Two Strike Noise
@twostrikenoise.bsky.social
"America's favorite baseball history podcast."™ We stan Don Stanhouse, Jay Johnstone, Moe Drabowsky & Sabrina the Teenage Witch. If you like real stirrups, baseball cards & pop culture you'll probably dig us.
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Nolan Ryan's Fight Club - Don't Mess With the Express
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You've seen the brawl, now find out what started it two & a half years earlier! You won't believe who pissed off Nolan Ryan in spring training before ever playing in the big leagues! Hint, it wasn't Robin Ventura.
youtu.be/4xYNGC_qffs
You've seen the brawl, now find out what started it two & a half years earlier! You won't believe who pissed off Nolan Ryan in spring training before ever playing in the big leagues! Hint, it wasn't Robin Ventura.
youtu.be/4xYNGC_qffs
Two years! Thats more than 420 days.
February 6, 2026 at 4:59 AM
Two years! Thats more than 420 days.
Anything by Bonnie Raitt, Aaron Neville or Rush. Yes, Rush. Fight me!
And yes, I know Getty Lee is a huge baseball nut
And yes, I know Getty Lee is a huge baseball nut
Fuck your favourite song. Tell me your least favourite song. The one that makes you die inside the moment you hear the first 3 seconds.
February 4, 2026 at 2:17 AM
Anything by Bonnie Raitt, Aaron Neville or Rush. Yes, Rush. Fight me!
And yes, I know Getty Lee is a huge baseball nut
And yes, I know Getty Lee is a huge baseball nut
This week we came up with some baseball names that had a loose tie at best to the movie Tombstone. This included Frank Ringo (no relation to Johnny!) @mattalbertson.bsky.social coming through with more great/grim info as usual.
@twostrikenoise.bsky.social Frank C. Ringo formed the inaugural Phillies battery with John Coleman. Ringo was an addict and went on a week-long bender after learning that Kansas City intended to release him in 1889. He ingested 40g of morphine, intending to commit suicide. He died as a result.
February 1, 2026 at 7:43 PM
This week we came up with some baseball names that had a loose tie at best to the movie Tombstone. This included Frank Ringo (no relation to Johnny!) @mattalbertson.bsky.social coming through with more great/grim info as usual.
Am I missing others from the MLB-universe talking about this? Please quote if you know any.
Being silent because you're worried about repercussions 100% compliance/acceptance. Nobody in MLB is going to be destitute on the streets for speaking up about fascism.
If you play with balls, grow some.
Being silent because you're worried about repercussions 100% compliance/acceptance. Nobody in MLB is going to be destitute on the streets for speaking up about fascism.
If you play with balls, grow some.
Spencer Strider of the Braves remains one of the few MLB players I’ve seen post about it. Love him.
January 25, 2026 at 8:14 PM
Am I missing others from the MLB-universe talking about this? Please quote if you know any.
Being silent because you're worried about repercussions 100% compliance/acceptance. Nobody in MLB is going to be destitute on the streets for speaking up about fascism.
If you play with balls, grow some.
Being silent because you're worried about repercussions 100% compliance/acceptance. Nobody in MLB is going to be destitute on the streets for speaking up about fascism.
If you play with balls, grow some.
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Hi everyone -- there is a general strike in Minnesota tomorrow to protest what the Trump administration and DHS are doing to our community. In solidarity with the action, I am going to donate my revenue from tmrw's newsletter to People over Papers, the Midway-Hamline Diaper Bank, & Every Meal. (1/2)
January 22, 2026 at 10:17 PM
Hi everyone -- there is a general strike in Minnesota tomorrow to protest what the Trump administration and DHS are doing to our community. In solidarity with the action, I am going to donate my revenue from tmrw's newsletter to People over Papers, the Midway-Hamline Diaper Bank, & Every Meal. (1/2)
It's nice to see SOME baseball in my timeline, but the amount of Rickey content today is outstanding.
1/22/1998: Rickey Henderson signs with Oakland (again) — that season he will swipe 66 bags and record 118 walks just months shy of his 40th birthday.
In 2025, no major league player stole more than 49 bases; 26 teams did not feature a batter with 100 or more walks.
In 2025, no major league player stole more than 49 bases; 26 teams did not feature a batter with 100 or more walks.
January 22, 2026 at 6:23 PM
It's nice to see SOME baseball in my timeline, but the amount of Rickey content today is outstanding.
Loving the t-shirt. Like..ALOT
Steve Nash. Clayton Kershaw. Patrick Mahomes.
Pro athletes love ping pong and science suggests there’s a reason why.
@rustindodd.bsky.social on the surprising case for table tennis as a brain-training tool 🏓
www.nytimes.com/athletic/690...
Pro athletes love ping pong and science suggests there’s a reason why.
@rustindodd.bsky.social on the surprising case for table tennis as a brain-training tool 🏓
www.nytimes.com/athletic/690...
January 22, 2026 at 6:21 PM
Loving the t-shirt. Like..ALOT
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Folks, here is another local place that works with a lot of vulnerable kids and their families that could use your help.
January 11, 2026 at 5:35 PM
Folks, here is another local place that works with a lot of vulnerable kids and their families that could use your help.
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Pentz Homes will be doing a rolling food drive to support our struggling local businesses and help the families who are afraid to leave their homes. You can help in two ways! Shop at local immigrant-owned stores and donate the goods, or send us your funds and we will do the shopping for you.
January 11, 2026 at 1:03 AM
Pentz Homes will be doing a rolling food drive to support our struggling local businesses and help the families who are afraid to leave their homes. You can help in two ways! Shop at local immigrant-owned stores and donate the goods, or send us your funds and we will do the shopping for you.
Following in the footsteps of other Seattle sports legends like Marshawn Lynch for Beacon Plumbing, Big Dumper now has his own plumbing-related local spot. It was nice of Cal to dress up in his best acid-washed Canadian tux for the shoot, though.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Skqh...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Skqh...
Big Dumper & Friends — Bathroom Idol!
YouTube video by Bob Oates
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January 8, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Following in the footsteps of other Seattle sports legends like Marshawn Lynch for Beacon Plumbing, Big Dumper now has his own plumbing-related local spot. It was nice of Cal to dress up in his best acid-washed Canadian tux for the shoot, though.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Skqh...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Skqh...
Yes, please. And thank you.
January 6, 2026 at 4:54 PM
Yes, please. And thank you.
Drops a strike in to the approval of the team owner.
January 2, 2026 at 6:23 PM
Drops a strike in to the approval of the team owner.
It may be baseball offseason now, just remember, it's always roller derby season.
December 30, 2025 at 5:08 PM
It may be baseball offseason now, just remember, it's always roller derby season.
I always thought it was his backstory, TBH
Let's be honest. This 1988 Fleer card of Tim Flannery 1000% led to the making of Point Break.
December 27, 2025 at 6:22 PM
I always thought it was his backstory, TBH
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This week, we discussed the mythical "amphibious" pitcher Greg Harris! Harris had a special glove made to allow him to switch hands on the mound. He was only allowed to do so once in his very good 15 year career. In his second to last game.
Learn more: 1988toppspodcast.blogspot.com/2025/12/greg...
Learn more: 1988toppspodcast.blogspot.com/2025/12/greg...
December 26, 2025 at 5:53 PM
This week, we discussed the mythical "amphibious" pitcher Greg Harris! Harris had a special glove made to allow him to switch hands on the mound. He was only allowed to do so once in his very good 15 year career. In his second to last game.
Learn more: 1988toppspodcast.blogspot.com/2025/12/greg...
Learn more: 1988toppspodcast.blogspot.com/2025/12/greg...
One year ago today I lost the reason I love baseball just a couple of months after losing my favorite team of all time. I still love baseball, just a whole fucking lot less.
I was at this softball game to see Rickey, not knowing it was going to be the last time. I miss Oakland A's baseball. #FJF
I was at this softball game to see Rickey, not knowing it was going to be the last time. I miss Oakland A's baseball. #FJF
We find a bit of solace knowing the last field Rickey walked out onto was the one he made history in.
This is footage from the last time he stepped onto a diamond…The Oakland Coliseum. One last look onto the field where so many memories were made.
#24ever
This is footage from the last time he stepped onto a diamond…The Oakland Coliseum. One last look onto the field where so many memories were made.
#24ever
December 20, 2025 at 8:44 PM
One year ago today I lost the reason I love baseball just a couple of months after losing my favorite team of all time. I still love baseball, just a whole fucking lot less.
I was at this softball game to see Rickey, not knowing it was going to be the last time. I miss Oakland A's baseball. #FJF
I was at this softball game to see Rickey, not knowing it was going to be the last time. I miss Oakland A's baseball. #FJF
Freddie Freeman, when he's not bullying rookies to not have fun, is actually pretty funny.
December 5, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Freddie Freeman, when he's not bullying rookies to not have fun, is actually pretty funny.
Literally, if we could have one game-worm item from The Babe, I honestly believe his stirrups might be it. We have to be in the top 10% world-wide of stirrup fans (prove us wrong!).
Always the coolest part of baseball uniforms & we will never forgive Kent Hrbek for his crimes against them.
Always the coolest part of baseball uniforms & we will never forgive Kent Hrbek for his crimes against them.
Babe Ruth's game worn New York #Yankees stirrup sock! Love that "G. Ruth" chain stitched name tag! #MLB #History #NationalSockDay
December 4, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Literally, if we could have one game-worm item from The Babe, I honestly believe his stirrups might be it. We have to be in the top 10% world-wide of stirrup fans (prove us wrong!).
Always the coolest part of baseball uniforms & we will never forgive Kent Hrbek for his crimes against them.
Always the coolest part of baseball uniforms & we will never forgive Kent Hrbek for his crimes against them.
I take this time every year to remind you all not to do marijuana even once. Puff, puff, pass. It says it right there, atleast twice. At bare minimum. I beg you.
We've all heard of those murderous marijuana-crazed killings. They're easy to avoid. Please share. Again, puff, puff, pass.
We've all heard of those murderous marijuana-crazed killings. They're easy to avoid. Please share. Again, puff, puff, pass.
November 27, 2025 at 10:19 PM
I take this time every year to remind you all not to do marijuana even once. Puff, puff, pass. It says it right there, atleast twice. At bare minimum. I beg you.
We've all heard of those murderous marijuana-crazed killings. They're easy to avoid. Please share. Again, puff, puff, pass.
We've all heard of those murderous marijuana-crazed killings. They're easy to avoid. Please share. Again, puff, puff, pass.
Finally! Somebody that guest starred on Sabrina the Teenage Witch is going to be back in uniform. About time!
November 21, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Finally! Somebody that guest starred on Sabrina the Teenage Witch is going to be back in uniform. About time!
It helps to be lucky sometimes, but it's not going to stop me from bragging about this week & all those tanks!
My starting9 Stats:
Nov03 W-L: 9-0
HR:⚾⚾⚾⚾
AVG/SLG: .750/1.917
starting9.vercel.app
My starting9 Stats:
Nov03 W-L: 9-0
HR:⚾⚾⚾⚾
AVG/SLG: .750/1.917
starting9.vercel.app
a man wearing sunglasses and a suit stands at a podium in front of a microphone
ALT: a man wearing sunglasses and a suit stands at a podium in front of a microphone
media.tenor.com
November 7, 2025 at 6:10 PM
It helps to be lucky sometimes, but it's not going to stop me from bragging about this week & all those tanks!
My starting9 Stats:
Nov03 W-L: 9-0
HR:⚾⚾⚾⚾
AVG/SLG: .750/1.917
starting9.vercel.app
My starting9 Stats:
Nov03 W-L: 9-0
HR:⚾⚾⚾⚾
AVG/SLG: .750/1.917
starting9.vercel.app
A Japanese TV show set out to find a person in Japan who didn’t know who Shohei Ohtani was. It took them 7,524 attempts.
Serious question: over/under on what that number would be in the US? I actually think it might be over
Serious question: over/under on what that number would be in the US? I actually think it might be over
November 6, 2025 at 7:07 PM
A Japanese TV show set out to find a person in Japan who didn’t know who Shohei Ohtani was. It took them 7,524 attempts.
Serious question: over/under on what that number would be in the US? I actually think it might be over
Serious question: over/under on what that number would be in the US? I actually think it might be over
First, Red Panda returns. Then this!? Am I going to have to start watching the NBA again?
Ofcourse not, but I might just start watching halftime. Meanwhile my dogs just peed all over the kitchen for some reason.
Ofcourse not, but I might just start watching halftime. Meanwhile my dogs just peed all over the kitchen for some reason.
November 6, 2025 at 6:54 PM
First, Red Panda returns. Then this!? Am I going to have to start watching the NBA again?
Ofcourse not, but I might just start watching halftime. Meanwhile my dogs just peed all over the kitchen for some reason.
Ofcourse not, but I might just start watching halftime. Meanwhile my dogs just peed all over the kitchen for some reason.
Still just the worst timeline, but he's still 'the greatest of all time'.
Rickey Henderson had the most views of any Baseball Reference player page on a single day this season, as the baseball world remembered the tremendous impact he had on the game ❤️
Full season recap: https://info.baseball-reference.com/25-br-mlb-season-review
Full season recap: https://info.baseball-reference.com/25-br-mlb-season-review
November 6, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Still just the worst timeline, but he's still 'the greatest of all time'.