Shane Lantz
@shanelantz.bsky.social
Sports writer, teacher in training. Fan of country music, baseball, and dive bars. Former: @sjc, @globegazette, @seattletimes.
Having a girlfriend will forever change your #SpotifyWrapped.
But Sturgill is in the right place. He’s always number one in my heart.
But Sturgill is in the right place. He’s always number one in my heart.
December 3, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Having a girlfriend will forever change your #SpotifyWrapped.
But Sturgill is in the right place. He’s always number one in my heart.
But Sturgill is in the right place. He’s always number one in my heart.
I still have one more day left in the classroom but after my final eval today, I have officially passed student teaching.
I still have a couple of things left to turn in, but I’ve cleared the biggest hurdle in my journey to a Master’s Degree.
What a weight off the shoulders.
I still have a couple of things left to turn in, but I’ve cleared the biggest hurdle in my journey to a Master’s Degree.
What a weight off the shoulders.
December 1, 2025 at 11:58 PM
I still have one more day left in the classroom but after my final eval today, I have officially passed student teaching.
I still have a couple of things left to turn in, but I’ve cleared the biggest hurdle in my journey to a Master’s Degree.
What a weight off the shoulders.
I still have a couple of things left to turn in, but I’ve cleared the biggest hurdle in my journey to a Master’s Degree.
What a weight off the shoulders.
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Kicking off a week of looking at the starting pitchers on the BBWAA ballot, I reckon with Félix Hernández's early flameout, the lack of Hall-bound starters in recent decades, and the reality of decreasing pitcher workloads and career lengths.
JAWS and the 2026 Hall of Fame Ballot: Félix Hernández blogs.fangraphs.com/jaws-and-the...
JAWS and the 2026 Hall of Fame Ballot: Félix Hernández
King Félix appeared on course for Cooperstown during his 20s, but faded quickly in his 30s.
blogs.fangraphs.com
December 1, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Kicking off a week of looking at the starting pitchers on the BBWAA ballot, I reckon with Félix Hernández's early flameout, the lack of Hall-bound starters in recent decades, and the reality of decreasing pitcher workloads and career lengths.
One last visit to another of my favorite Seattle bars-the Pike Brewing Taproom near Pike Place Market.
I’ve had some fun times in this place, I am sad to see it go. It will definitely be missed, along with Kate’s Pub. I wish my favorite pubs would quit closing.
I’ve had some fun times in this place, I am sad to see it go. It will definitely be missed, along with Kate’s Pub. I wish my favorite pubs would quit closing.
November 30, 2025 at 7:18 PM
One last visit to another of my favorite Seattle bars-the Pike Brewing Taproom near Pike Place Market.
I’ve had some fun times in this place, I am sad to see it go. It will definitely be missed, along with Kate’s Pub. I wish my favorite pubs would quit closing.
I’ve had some fun times in this place, I am sad to see it go. It will definitely be missed, along with Kate’s Pub. I wish my favorite pubs would quit closing.
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This is the shit right here. bsky.app/profile/the-...
Wow! Jesse Welles performed his song “Join ICE” on the Colbert Show last night. 🏆
November 20, 2025 at 8:16 PM
This is the shit right here. bsky.app/profile/the-...
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I'm sorry for Jason Myers and the Seahawks fans in my life but also I'm not going to pass up the opportunity to bring up one of my favorite answers ever given to a Talk About question.
November 17, 2025 at 12:13 AM
I'm sorry for Jason Myers and the Seahawks fans in my life but also I'm not going to pass up the opportunity to bring up one of my favorite answers ever given to a Talk About question.
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Not to be a dick, but my newsletter is six years older than Substack. Baseball Prospectus, as a paid product, is 13 years older. Also, "audience-backed media" covers radical concepts like "books," "magazines," and "newspapers." The idea that people shouldn't pay for words is a recent invention.
We have to start separating Substack’s failure from the model of audience-backed media. They are not the same thing. Substack is failing as a business AND they are failing creators but the audience model works
November 2, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Not to be a dick, but my newsletter is six years older than Substack. Baseball Prospectus, as a paid product, is 13 years older. Also, "audience-backed media" covers radical concepts like "books," "magazines," and "newspapers." The idea that people shouldn't pay for words is a recent invention.
The #BlueJays failed to end their 32-year #WorldSeries title drought with last night’s loss to the Dodgers.
But least Canadians can now turn to hockey, where they have also not won a #StanleyCup in 32 years.
But least Canadians can now turn to hockey, where they have also not won a #StanleyCup in 32 years.
November 2, 2025 at 1:35 PM
The #BlueJays failed to end their 32-year #WorldSeries title drought with last night’s loss to the Dodgers.
But least Canadians can now turn to hockey, where they have also not won a #StanleyCup in 32 years.
But least Canadians can now turn to hockey, where they have also not won a #StanleyCup in 32 years.
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Baseball makes America bigger and the world smaller ❤️
It is truly the most American thing that the World Series MVP needs a translator to take his post game interview
November 2, 2025 at 4:56 AM
Baseball makes America bigger and the world smaller ❤️
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I think that was my favorite overall baseball season of the past 20 years or so. I’m sad it’s over. Can’t wait until next year.
November 2, 2025 at 5:54 AM
I think that was my favorite overall baseball season of the past 20 years or so. I’m sad it’s over. Can’t wait until next year.
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Now that the World Series is over, let’s talk about position player needs for the #Mariners.
Let’s talk position player needs
Seattle is expected to lose three starting position players to free agency without clear-cut replacements in place.
www.mariners-consigliere.com
November 2, 2025 at 5:11 AM
Now that the World Series is over, let’s talk about position player needs for the #Mariners.
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This is the sixth straight season in which a Will Smith wins a World Series:
2025: C Will Smith (LAD)
2024: C Will Smith (LAD)
2023: LHP Will Smith (TEX)
2022: LHP Will Smith (HOU)
2021: LHP Will Smith (ATL)
2020: C Will Smith (LAD)
2025: C Will Smith (LAD)
2024: C Will Smith (LAD)
2023: LHP Will Smith (TEX)
2022: LHP Will Smith (HOU)
2021: LHP Will Smith (ATL)
2020: C Will Smith (LAD)
November 2, 2025 at 4:48 AM
This is the sixth straight season in which a Will Smith wins a World Series:
2025: C Will Smith (LAD)
2024: C Will Smith (LAD)
2023: LHP Will Smith (TEX)
2022: LHP Will Smith (HOU)
2021: LHP Will Smith (ATL)
2020: C Will Smith (LAD)
2025: C Will Smith (LAD)
2024: C Will Smith (LAD)
2023: LHP Will Smith (TEX)
2022: LHP Will Smith (HOU)
2021: LHP Will Smith (ATL)
2020: C Will Smith (LAD)
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we recreated baseball twitter in the aggregate
I love for everyone that this is now the baseball app
November 2, 2025 at 4:38 AM
we recreated baseball twitter in the aggregate
100 days until pitchers and catchers report for #SpringTraining
November 2, 2025 at 4:49 AM
100 days until pitchers and catchers report for #SpringTraining
My latest story for @seattletimes-rss.bsky.social
Named the starting QB from Week 1 of his freshman season, Graham-Kapowsin sophomore AJ Tuivaiave has already garnered eight college offers, including from #UW and #Oregon.
www.seattletimes.com/sports/high-...
Named the starting QB from Week 1 of his freshman season, Graham-Kapowsin sophomore AJ Tuivaiave has already garnered eight college offers, including from #UW and #Oregon.
www.seattletimes.com/sports/high-...
Why this sophomore might be the best QB recruit in WA state
Named the starting QB from Week 1 of his freshman season, Graham-Kapowsin sophomore AJ Tuivaiave has already garnered eight college offers, including from UW and Oregon.
www.seattletimes.com
October 31, 2025 at 6:57 PM
My latest story for @seattletimes-rss.bsky.social
Named the starting QB from Week 1 of his freshman season, Graham-Kapowsin sophomore AJ Tuivaiave has already garnered eight college offers, including from #UW and #Oregon.
www.seattletimes.com/sports/high-...
Named the starting QB from Week 1 of his freshman season, Graham-Kapowsin sophomore AJ Tuivaiave has already garnered eight college offers, including from #UW and #Oregon.
www.seattletimes.com/sports/high-...
Hoping @megrowler.fangraphs.com saw Eugenio Suarez give Jorge Polanco a little kiss after Julio’s homer. That’s the good stuff. #ALCS
October 21, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Hoping @megrowler.fangraphs.com saw Eugenio Suarez give Jorge Polanco a little kiss after Julio’s homer. That’s the good stuff. #ALCS
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Cal Raleigh hit 2 HR & grand slam on 4️⃣ year anniversary of MLB debut (July 11, 2021). Cal also became seventh player with 38+ HR in team’s first 94 G. The first: Babe Ruth.
What else do Cal & Babe have in common? Both made MLB debut on July 11! 🤯 (July 11, 1914). #TheMayerGWS
What else do Cal & Babe have in common? Both made MLB debut on July 11! 🤯 (July 11, 1914). #TheMayerGWS
July 12, 2025 at 4:52 AM
Cal Raleigh hit 2 HR & grand slam on 4️⃣ year anniversary of MLB debut (July 11, 2021). Cal also became seventh player with 38+ HR in team’s first 94 G. The first: Babe Ruth.
What else do Cal & Babe have in common? Both made MLB debut on July 11! 🤯 (July 11, 1914). #TheMayerGWS
What else do Cal & Babe have in common? Both made MLB debut on July 11! 🤯 (July 11, 1914). #TheMayerGWS
Today's story for @seattletimes-rss.bsky.social
#Mariners top prospect Colt Emerson, already excelling in Everett, has lofty goals
www.seattletimes.com/sports/marin...
#Mariners top prospect Colt Emerson, already excelling in Everett, has lofty goals
www.seattletimes.com/sports/marin...
Mariners top prospect Colt Emerson is 'obsessed' with getting better
Colt Emerson, the Mariners top prospect, has big dreams for his future on the baseball diamond, and he's well on his way to accomplishing them.
www.seattletimes.com
July 10, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Today's story for @seattletimes-rss.bsky.social
#Mariners top prospect Colt Emerson, already excelling in Everett, has lofty goals
www.seattletimes.com/sports/marin...
#Mariners top prospect Colt Emerson, already excelling in Everett, has lofty goals
www.seattletimes.com/sports/marin...
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Cal Raleigh's career OPS ...
as LH .789
as RH .789
... is absolutely incredible to me
as LH .789
as RH .789
... is absolutely incredible to me
July 10, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Cal Raleigh's career OPS ...
as LH .789
as RH .789
... is absolutely incredible to me
as LH .789
as RH .789
... is absolutely incredible to me
Today for @seattletimes-rss.bsky.social
Blake Fiddler is no wide-eyed, nervous 17-year-old-kid hockey player. The Kraken’s second-round pick knows what it takes to succeed in the NHL.
www.seattletimes.com/sports/krake...
Blake Fiddler is no wide-eyed, nervous 17-year-old-kid hockey player. The Kraken’s second-round pick knows what it takes to succeed in the NHL.
www.seattletimes.com/sports/krake...
Why this Kraken draft pick has head start on getting to the NHL
Blake Fiddler, the Kraken's second-round draft pick, grew up in NHL locker rooms and learned the game from his father Vern, who played 14 years in the NHL.
www.seattletimes.com
July 2, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Today for @seattletimes-rss.bsky.social
Blake Fiddler is no wide-eyed, nervous 17-year-old-kid hockey player. The Kraken’s second-round pick knows what it takes to succeed in the NHL.
www.seattletimes.com/sports/krake...
Blake Fiddler is no wide-eyed, nervous 17-year-old-kid hockey player. The Kraken’s second-round pick knows what it takes to succeed in the NHL.
www.seattletimes.com/sports/krake...
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Seeing Julio Rodriguez 12th in OPS among CFs only reinforces that while his other numbers are better he’s not hitting the ball hard at all.
June 19, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Seeing Julio Rodriguez 12th in OPS among CFs only reinforces that while his other numbers are better he’s not hitting the ball hard at all.
