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Baseball author Steve Dittmore joined us for an interesting podcast on a forgotten star player for #Dodgers.
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December 22, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Baseball author Steve Dittmore joined us for an interesting podcast on a forgotten star player for #Dodgers.
Watch: youtu.be/fgd8L7KCv0E
Listen: www.buzzsprout.com/1066072/epis...
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Jeff Kent was good at hitting homers, and the Hall of Fame has rewarded him for that. That’s terrible news for second basemen who were good at virtually anything else. @ibwaa.bsky.social
The Jeff Kent Problem
Okay, I’ve now thought enough about Jeff Kent’s election to the Hall of Fame, and I’ve come to some conclusions.
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December 22, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Jeff Kent was good at hitting homers, and the Hall of Fame has rewarded him for that. That’s terrible news for second basemen who were good at virtually anything else. @ibwaa.bsky.social
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Full story on the #RedSox acquiring Wilson Contreras from the #STLCards
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Report: Red Sox Acquire Wilson Contreras from Cardinals
The Boston Red Sox and St. Louis Cardinals are finalizing a trade, sending 1B Willson Contreras to Boston for a package of young pitching.
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December 22, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Full story on the #RedSox acquiring Wilson Contreras from the #STLCards
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Which #Royals will lose their roster spots as the club improves its outfield? #MLB @ibwaa.bsky.social
Recent outfield moves could leave these 4 Royals out in the cold
The Kansas City Royals have added two new outfielders this winter, and may acquire more. That means some key roster moves are coming. Who will be involved?
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December 21, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Which #Royals will lose their roster spots as the club improves its outfield? #MLB @ibwaa.bsky.social
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The #Yankees offseason has dragged on so far. There is still hope, but the Front Office has work to do.
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Yankees Updates: The Slow Offseason
The Yankees are hard at work this offseason trying to improve the team. The offseason has been super slow this offseason, and there are some reasons for that. Bellinger Race The first reason the offseason his slow is who they are targeting. Scott Boras is taking his sweet time with Cody Bellinger, waiting for his market to develop. Boras is planning to wait out the…
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December 21, 2025 at 2:18 PM
The #Yankees offseason has dragged on so far. There is still hope, but the Front Office has work to do.
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The #Yankees are re-signing RHP Paul Blackburn to a 1-year, $2 million dollar deal, per @JonHeyman.bsky.social.
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Yanks Re-Sign Paul Blackburn
The Yankees continue to get the band back together. The Yankees and right-hander Paul Blackburn are in agreement on a contract. It's a one-year, $2 million deal, sources confirm the report of Jon Heyman. Blackburn could serve multiple roles for the Yankees. He has experience as a starter and a reliver. The Yankees claimed Blackburn off Waivers from the Mets in August.
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December 21, 2025 at 4:49 AM
The #Yankees are re-signing RHP Paul Blackburn to a 1-year, $2 million dollar deal, per @JonHeyman.bsky.social.
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Baseball and BBQ: Captain Ron is a Big Green Egghead and Frank Catalanotto is a Former MLB Player and Current College Coach
Episode 322 features Big Green Egghead, Captain Ron and former Major League Baseball player and current college baseball coach Frank Catalanotto
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December 20, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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Hot Stove is still cooking – what’s been served up and which Free Agent eggs have yet to be cracked & served. What does your team’s menu look like? Find out this week on BaseballBiz On Deck bit.ly/4akOXwd #MLB #HotStove #KyleTucker #Mets #BlueJays #Padres #Giants #Braves #Reds @ibwaa.bsky.social
December 19, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Hot Stove is still cooking – what’s been served up and which Free Agent eggs have yet to be cracked & served. What does your team’s menu look like? Find out this week on BaseballBiz On Deck bit.ly/4akOXwd #MLB #HotStove #KyleTucker #Mets #BlueJays #Padres #Giants #Braves #Reds @ibwaa.bsky.social
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If you are @Mariners fan is it HOFer Randy Johnson or King Felix who's the #1 starter for the all time? Read my latest:
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Top five starting pitchers in Seattle Mariners history
You probably will guess the #1
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December 19, 2025 at 3:27 PM
If you are @Mariners fan is it HOFer Randy Johnson or King Felix who's the #1 starter for the all time? Read my latest:
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From the best third baseman of the early 1950s to a good fielding catcher who later became a spy, we’re highlighting some of the best Jewish ballplayers ever with the Happy Hanukkah edition of Friday Stuff. @ibwaa.bsky.social
Friday Stuff
Happy Hanukkah Edition
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December 19, 2025 at 2:02 PM
From the best third baseman of the early 1950s to a good fielding catcher who later became a spy, we’re highlighting some of the best Jewish ballplayers ever with the Happy Hanukkah edition of Friday Stuff. @ibwaa.bsky.social
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Baseball 2025: During March I shared a story that grew out of a full SABR bio. Here’s the @ibwaa.bsky.social story of when the Chicago White Sox and New York Giants played an exhibition game in Dublin, but hardly anyone attended. Link is in the comments. ⚾️
December 18, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Baseball 2025: During March I shared a story that grew out of a full SABR bio. Here’s the @ibwaa.bsky.social story of when the Chicago White Sox and New York Giants played an exhibition game in Dublin, but hardly anyone attended. Link is in the comments. ⚾️
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Stu Miller was one of the best relievers of his era, and that’s usually something that gets a player Hall of Fame consideration. But role evolution is a thing Hall voters sometimes struggle with. @ibwaa.bsky.social
Late Bloomers: Stu Miller
We’re going to have a bit of a combo platter in today’s edition, because I want to do two things.
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December 18, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Stu Miller was one of the best relievers of his era, and that’s usually something that gets a player Hall of Fame consideration. But role evolution is a thing Hall voters sometimes struggle with. @ibwaa.bsky.social
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Can the #Royals solve a bullpen problem with a member of their starting rotation? #MLB @ibwaa.bsky.social
Bold Royals move could be quick and easy solution to looming bullpen problem
Recent moves have left a hole in the bullpen of the Kansas City Royals. Filling it could be a task well-suited for a current member of the rotation.
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December 17, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Can the #Royals solve a bullpen problem with a member of their starting rotation? #MLB @ibwaa.bsky.social
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With few exceptions, I don’t enjoy being mean to people, especially in my Baseball Remembers series. Alas, I’ve painted myself into a corner, and now I have to be mean to Vince Coleman. Let me explain… @ibwaa.bsky.social
Baseball Remembers: Vince Coleman
I have painted myself into a corner, and now I have to be mean to Vince Coleman.
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December 17, 2025 at 2:03 PM
With few exceptions, I don’t enjoy being mean to people, especially in my Baseball Remembers series. Alas, I’ve painted myself into a corner, and now I have to be mean to Vince Coleman. Let me explain… @ibwaa.bsky.social
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Best to wear No. 34 for the #Marlins? That'd be A.J. Burnett. @ibwaa.bsky.social
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Miami Marlins Best To Wear Jersey Number Series, No. 34: A.J. Burnett
Well, if Marlin Maniac decides to run back this Best To Wear The Miami Marlins Jersey Number series for season No. 43, the real ones reading this will know what
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December 17, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Best to wear No. 34 for the #Marlins? That'd be A.J. Burnett. @ibwaa.bsky.social
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Standards change. Sometimes they’re up, sometimes they’re down, and whether that’s good or not is often just opinion. But one thing is certain; our standards for what makes a baseball star are definitely higher now. @ibwaa.bsky.social
Forgotten Treasures: Loosely Defined Stars
Turn on the news, or scroll through social media, and you’ll find any number of references to how some aspect of life on this planet simply isn’t as good as it was some number of years ago, because we...
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December 16, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Standards change. Sometimes they’re up, sometimes they’re down, and whether that’s good or not is often just opinion. But one thing is certain; our standards for what makes a baseball star are definitely higher now. @ibwaa.bsky.social
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Our podcast this week on Free Agent signings and
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angst - and a Queens Baseball Convention wrap!
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angst - and a Queens Baseball Convention wrap!
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Tigers bolster bullpen, Mets are confusing their fans & notes from Met fan event Ep. 640 - 12.15.25
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December 15, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Our podcast this week on Free Agent signings and
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angst - and a Queens Baseball Convention wrap!
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angst - and a Queens Baseball Convention wrap!
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Covid Curveball, broadcaster, Tim Neverett recounts how MLB responded to the pandemic. Stories on Mookie Moments, Rick Monday camping with the coyotes, Zoom interviews, testing, food poisoning & the Dodgers 60-game march to the World Series. Find Tim’s book at bit.ly/49dTjnO @ibwaa.bsky.social
December 15, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Covid Curveball, broadcaster, Tim Neverett recounts how MLB responded to the pandemic. Stories on Mookie Moments, Rick Monday camping with the coyotes, Zoom interviews, testing, food poisoning & the Dodgers 60-game march to the World Series. Find Tim’s book at bit.ly/49dTjnO @ibwaa.bsky.social
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In the 1970s, the Pirates were seemingly strong everywhere in the lineup except shortstop, and that was a hole they created themselves, by trading away the guy who could have solved their problem. @ibwaa.bsky.social
Pittsburgh's Shortstop Problem
In the 1970s, the Pirates didn’t make many personnel mistakes.
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December 15, 2025 at 2:07 PM
In the 1970s, the Pirates were seemingly strong everywhere in the lineup except shortstop, and that was a hole they created themselves, by trading away the guy who could have solved their problem. @ibwaa.bsky.social
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Roy Halladay & Paul Skenes - Costs at the turnstiles when a franchise does not build a great team around a great pitcher? Mat looks at franchise decisions on #Skenes & #Pirates to those of #Halladay & #BlueJays @matgermain.bsky.social @ibwaa.bsky.social www.buzzsprout.com/1125350/epis...
December 14, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Roy Halladay & Paul Skenes - Costs at the turnstiles when a franchise does not build a great team around a great pitcher? Mat looks at franchise decisions on #Skenes & #Pirates to those of #Halladay & #BlueJays @matgermain.bsky.social @ibwaa.bsky.social www.buzzsprout.com/1125350/epis...
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Holiday Reading - As #WPBL emerges it is important to reflect on the stories of the young women baseball players of the #USABWNT.
In "A Game of Their Own", Jennifer Ring captures the narrative of these women who played at the 2010 Women's Baseball World Cup in #Venezuela @ibwaa.bsky.social #ALOTO
In "A Game of Their Own", Jennifer Ring captures the narrative of these women who played at the 2010 Women's Baseball World Cup in #Venezuela @ibwaa.bsky.social #ALOTO
December 13, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Holiday Reading - As #WPBL emerges it is important to reflect on the stories of the young women baseball players of the #USABWNT.
In "A Game of Their Own", Jennifer Ring captures the narrative of these women who played at the 2010 Women's Baseball World Cup in #Venezuela @ibwaa.bsky.social #ALOTO
In "A Game of Their Own", Jennifer Ring captures the narrative of these women who played at the 2010 Women's Baseball World Cup in #Venezuela @ibwaa.bsky.social #ALOTO
