Michael Clair
@michaelclair.bsky.social
I like baseball and I write about it for MLB.com. Special focus on the World Baseball Classic, culture, and freaky little oddities. I also like rock n roll.
A little teaser ... but if you've been thinking about pre-ordering (preferably from your favorite indie bookshop), why don't you do that and hang on to your receipt.
Outside US/CA, Amazon is current best place to purchase.
Will have some more info in a few days.
bookshop.org/p/books/we-s...
Outside US/CA, Amazon is current best place to purchase.
Will have some more info in a few days.
bookshop.org/p/books/we-s...
January 13, 2026 at 6:47 PM
A little teaser ... but if you've been thinking about pre-ordering (preferably from your favorite indie bookshop), why don't you do that and hang on to your receipt.
Outside US/CA, Amazon is current best place to purchase.
Will have some more info in a few days.
bookshop.org/p/books/we-s...
Outside US/CA, Amazon is current best place to purchase.
Will have some more info in a few days.
bookshop.org/p/books/we-s...
January 13, 2026 at 4:24 PM
THEY DID IT! There are other worlds than these!
January 13, 2026 at 4:03 PM
THEY DID IT! There are other worlds than these!
this team might be the most beautiful in mexican winter baseball
January 9, 2026 at 5:29 AM
this team might be the most beautiful in mexican winter baseball
Hermosillo's throwback unis are incredible. Really struggling to come up with a reason why I DON'T need this
January 9, 2026 at 5:28 AM
Hermosillo's throwback unis are incredible. Really struggling to come up with a reason why I DON'T need this
Necessary libations
January 9, 2026 at 12:10 AM
Necessary libations
I’ve been cleaning house and putting a baseball book or two every so often in a little free library near my apartment. Today, Clemente’s biography was there.
I like to think it’s from a secret baseball friend who has been scooping up my books and wanted to return the favor.
I like to think it’s from a secret baseball friend who has been scooping up my books and wanted to return the favor.
January 8, 2026 at 11:17 PM
I’ve been cleaning house and putting a baseball book or two every so often in a little free library near my apartment. Today, Clemente’s biography was there.
I like to think it’s from a secret baseball friend who has been scooping up my books and wanted to return the favor.
I like to think it’s from a secret baseball friend who has been scooping up my books and wanted to return the favor.
just doing some remembering of great names today
January 7, 2026 at 3:52 PM
just doing some remembering of great names today
Starting to work on putting together a little mini book tour for myself when WE SACRIFICE EVERYTHING TO BASEBALL comes out.
Looks like I'll be going to ... North Dakota, Minnesota, and West, Texas! (The kolaches in West, Texas are great)
Looks like I'll be going to ... North Dakota, Minnesota, and West, Texas! (The kolaches in West, Texas are great)
January 6, 2026 at 11:23 PM
Starting to work on putting together a little mini book tour for myself when WE SACRIFICE EVERYTHING TO BASEBALL comes out.
Looks like I'll be going to ... North Dakota, Minnesota, and West, Texas! (The kolaches in West, Texas are great)
Looks like I'll be going to ... North Dakota, Minnesota, and West, Texas! (The kolaches in West, Texas are great)
I have high expectations for Tatsuya Imai on the mound for the Astros next year -- I think he'll slot in as a great No. 2/3 type -- but there's another skill that's being ignored: He just may be the Major Leagues' best mahjong player.
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January 1, 2026 at 8:33 PM
I have high expectations for Tatsuya Imai on the mound for the Astros next year -- I think he'll slot in as a great No. 2/3 type -- but there's another skill that's being ignored: He just may be the Major Leagues' best mahjong player.
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34. KING OF ASHES - S.A. Cosby
Got one more in before the end of the year! A dark, nasty, twisty crime thriller. Think this may be Cosby’s best since Blacktop Wasteland.
Got one more in before the end of the year! A dark, nasty, twisty crime thriller. Think this may be Cosby’s best since Blacktop Wasteland.
December 31, 2025 at 2:59 PM
34. KING OF ASHES - S.A. Cosby
Got one more in before the end of the year! A dark, nasty, twisty crime thriller. Think this may be Cosby’s best since Blacktop Wasteland.
Got one more in before the end of the year! A dark, nasty, twisty crime thriller. Think this may be Cosby’s best since Blacktop Wasteland.
Love this: While in the Philippines for a family wedding, Anthony Volpe decided to host a free baseball camp while he was in the country. Image at the Rizal Memorial Baseball Stadium via r/SportsPhilippines
December 31, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Love this: While in the Philippines for a family wedding, Anthony Volpe decided to host a free baseball camp while he was in the country. Image at the Rizal Memorial Baseball Stadium via r/SportsPhilippines
The books I ordered during the @univnebpress.bsky.social 50% off sale came in. Plenty of research to start diving into now.
December 30, 2025 at 9:01 PM
The books I ordered during the @univnebpress.bsky.social 50% off sale came in. Plenty of research to start diving into now.
Imagine my delight when I opened this week's newsletter from Colin Dickey and found @ihavethatonvinyl.com among his recommendations!
December 29, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Imagine my delight when I opened this week's newsletter from Colin Dickey and found @ihavethatonvinyl.com among his recommendations!
33. FLYING SAUCERS ARE REAL by Jack Womack
An archive of books about flying saucers and all the incredible and incredibly strange things people have written about them over the years. A Fox Mulderian joy on every page.
An archive of books about flying saucers and all the incredible and incredibly strange things people have written about them over the years. A Fox Mulderian joy on every page.
December 29, 2025 at 4:27 PM
33. FLYING SAUCERS ARE REAL by Jack Womack
An archive of books about flying saucers and all the incredible and incredibly strange things people have written about them over the years. A Fox Mulderian joy on every page.
An archive of books about flying saucers and all the incredible and incredibly strange things people have written about them over the years. A Fox Mulderian joy on every page.
32. THE PARASITE - @ramseycampbell.bsky.social
I found Campbell’s work as he is a favorite of many of my favorite horror novelists. This is my fourth of his as he’s now one of my favorites, too. This should be considered a classic of the genre. Also look at that amazing cutaway cover!
I found Campbell’s work as he is a favorite of many of my favorite horror novelists. This is my fourth of his as he’s now one of my favorites, too. This should be considered a classic of the genre. Also look at that amazing cutaway cover!
December 27, 2025 at 5:48 PM
32. THE PARASITE - @ramseycampbell.bsky.social
I found Campbell’s work as he is a favorite of many of my favorite horror novelists. This is my fourth of his as he’s now one of my favorites, too. This should be considered a classic of the genre. Also look at that amazing cutaway cover!
I found Campbell’s work as he is a favorite of many of my favorite horror novelists. This is my fourth of his as he’s now one of my favorites, too. This should be considered a classic of the genre. Also look at that amazing cutaway cover!
This New Mexico - Minnesota game is a veritable feast for the eyes. Lobos need to change to these unis as their main set.
December 26, 2025 at 11:00 PM
This New Mexico - Minnesota game is a veritable feast for the eyes. Lobos need to change to these unis as their main set.
Big fan of these Águilas uniforms. This is how you do a wild design right.
December 26, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Big fan of these Águilas uniforms. This is how you do a wild design right.
It's time for the annual tradition: The best bloopers of the season.
This time I got to bust out my Rod Serling impression. Come with me ... TO THE BLOOPER ZONE www.mlb.com/news/best-ml...
This time I got to bust out my Rod Serling impression. Come with me ... TO THE BLOOPER ZONE www.mlb.com/news/best-ml...
December 24, 2025 at 4:49 PM
It's time for the annual tradition: The best bloopers of the season.
This time I got to bust out my Rod Serling impression. Come with me ... TO THE BLOOPER ZONE www.mlb.com/news/best-ml...
This time I got to bust out my Rod Serling impression. Come with me ... TO THE BLOOPER ZONE www.mlb.com/news/best-ml...
An incredible Roberto Clemente story. From El Béisbol by John Krich
December 23, 2025 at 1:55 PM
An incredible Roberto Clemente story. From El Béisbol by John Krich
31. A FIRING OFFENSE - George Pelecanos
December 22, 2025 at 8:52 PM
31. A FIRING OFFENSE - George Pelecanos
(I took advantage of the sale, too. Where will I store these books until I read them? Unsure! But still, more books!)
December 17, 2025 at 3:16 PM
(I took advantage of the sale, too. Where will I store these books until I read them? Unsure! But still, more books!)
I am so insanely excited to share that WE SACRIFICE EVERYTHING TO BASEBALL, about the remarkable run Czechia made in the WBC, is out on April 1. And if you order from @univnebpress.bsky.social with code 6HLW25 you can get 50% off through 12/31!
www.nebraskapress.unl.edu/nebraska/978...
www.nebraskapress.unl.edu/nebraska/978...
December 17, 2025 at 3:04 PM
I am so insanely excited to share that WE SACRIFICE EVERYTHING TO BASEBALL, about the remarkable run Czechia made in the WBC, is out on April 1. And if you order from @univnebpress.bsky.social with code 6HLW25 you can get 50% off through 12/31!
www.nebraskapress.unl.edu/nebraska/978...
www.nebraskapress.unl.edu/nebraska/978...
The most incredible college football QB names on one team. Troy is a team of destiny.
December 17, 2025 at 3:53 AM
The most incredible college football QB names on one team. Troy is a team of destiny.