"We just suit up and play our game. We don't pay much attention to the columnists. They have a job to do, but so do we. Petaluma has a ton of firepower and facing them 4 straight times was an all hands grind. Things get no easier with 4 at Gramercy starting today." — Thelonious Mertle

"We ballplayers met privately without Bingo or the other coaches. Effa encouraged it. Well we took a vote, & the fellas named Karl Spooner team captain this season. Karl is as much a mainstay as Smokey or I am. King Karl deserves it! He'll compete tonight, you watch" — Turkey Stearnes

153-1 sounds good to us. Glad we got our one loss out of the way.

Petaluma starts 2026 with a 10-6 victory over @eastpoint-elites.bsky.social Reb Russell gets his first win as a Privateer, allowing 4 runs over 6 1/3 innings. Privateers batted around in the top of the 6th and every member of the line up recorded either a Run or RBI in the inning!

Opening Day for @classicleague05.bsky.social

Thanks to a coworker, I added a cool artifact to my collection this week. Wish the outcome of the series was a bit different that year, but still a nice piece of history to have.

Our opening day lineup vs @clb-privateers.bsky.social is set. 1. Bill Monroe 3B 2. Charlie Gehringer 2B 3. Wild Bill Wright RF 4. Turkey Stearnes CF 5. Hank Aaron 1B 6. Brian Giles DH 7. Wally Berger LF 8. Larry Brown C 9. Tony Fernandez SS Smokey Joe Williams will face ace southpaw Reb Russell

I nominate, for a future @classicleague05.bsky.social DPB episode "dipper", the Sourtoe Cocktail 🍸

*TRANSACTIONS* "With opening day on the horizon, we have made some final moves in preparation. Released: Bobby Abreu Carlos Guillen Robin Roberts Kevin Mitchell Signed: Tony Fernandez SS Bob Ewing P Candy Jim Taylor 3B Augie Galan OF The added versatility was needed." — Effa Manley

Aye aye aye

*ANNOUNCEMENT* We have rejected a proposed partnership with Rexall Drug Stores. "We couldn't form a harmonized stance bridging chlorine gas and our beautiful local fan base" — Toni Stone

We have our playlist submission for the 2026 @classicleague05.bsky.social season. Considering our move to Shea, 'Ode to the Mets' by The Strokes. Hopefully this is not another year of disappointment on Linwood Ave. #PointItEast👉🏼

*TRANSACTION* We have made the following roster move. Released: Brian McCann Signed: Ted Kluszewski "Ted gets his old locker back and will see full time reps the remainder of Spring. His swing was made for this park." — Stud Cantrell

Charlie Gehringer personally fueled up all the Classic League cars that stopped by his station this morning before Spring Action. Regularly priced at 18¢ per gallon, anyone who presented CLB credentials only paid 9¢ ⛽

*PERSONNEL CHANGE* Effective immediately, Effa Manley is taking over as President of Baseball Operations for the East Point Alliance of Elite Emcees Baseball Club. Effa brings along immense experience, a tremendous history of relationship building & practical efficacy to win ball games.

Rest well Bill

R. I. P. Roy Face

A little known fact about Superbowl Sunday: It's a perfect day to dig into baseball research for Classic League team maintenance.

Turkey Stearnes used his Detroit connections to land the East Point Elites our latest partnership, for the 2026 season. Detroit's very own, Velvet Peanut Butter.

Old Metropolitan Stadium home plate and red seat where Killebrew hit a long HR. Things have been built up a bit since I was last here in 2012. The stadium seat used to be visible from home plate.

Future Elite 👀

Felix Hernandez lost his final 8 decisions of his MLB career. Winless over his final 14 starts. Final start was 2019 and of the lineup that day and the 4 relievers who also pitched, only Omar Navarez and JP Crawford are still in majors. Very unfitting end to an excellent career.

Winter League wrapped up today. I'm sending out team reports to those who participated, but they are available to all upon request. I am also willing to send specific player detail reports upon request.

Added a little more flair to the legends wall area. Welcome aboard to McGee and Jagger.

Two thirds of the way through Winter League ❄️

All roster eligibles, pitching assignments and lineups that have been submitted have been set. Keep 'em coming. Gameplay will begin approximately 10:30am EST 12/20.

9 teams have opted in for Winter League action so far. Today the schedule will be built & gameplay will begin tomorrow, 12/20 after 10am EST daily lineup & starter submission deadline. All games played at 2005 Turner Field: Single R = 8 Single L = 8 HR R = 8 HR L = 8

If you've never owned it or need incentive to purchase a newer version, maybe these current sales will be right for you.

*100% OPTIONAL *100% VOLUNTARY *NOT CLB AFFILIATED Winter League is just being offered to anyone who wants to test drive their new toys immediately. All teams will be scheduled for 30 games with post draft rosters, but will be 100% computer controlled unless a manager submits guidelines to me.

The Vidalia Sweets are offering their facilities for two weeks of Winter League action. If you would like to participate, this is the format: 30 games in 15 days, 12/20 - 1/3. Double-headers daily. All starting pitchers limited to 4 ip. Results sent to game participants only. No official standings.

*SELECTION 35.8* Chone Figgans joins the Elite Emcees in a super utility capacity, adding a blend of speed & versatility utilizing his small ball attributes. "Chone will be leading bunting drills this Spring. He's a magician in that regard" — Tony Stone #PointItEast👉🏼

We wanna see Josh Gibson vs Lee May in batting practice 👀

*SELECTION 28.8* Luscious "Luke" Easter Mr. Easter will get max playing time for the Elites and provide prodigious power to the lineup. Ray's Sausage Co., owned & operated by Easter will also be our newest sponsor at Linwood Field & concession stands. #PointItEast👉🏼

A good friend decided to downsize and take a hybrid nomadic lifestyle to tend to his mother half the time and continue his freelance videography work. He sent me a few items and here are the baseball related ones. Pretty amazing.

East Point is filing a grievance with @classicleague05.bsky.social over @lhbc2005.bsky.social manager Jimmy Dugan's interaction with a young fan at a game last season. The child asked Dugan for an autograph and Dugan obliged.

When one of your favorites is selected by another team, even if you didn't intend to draft them yourself

*SELECTION 21.8* Ernie 'Mr Handsome' Lombardi returns to East Point with a chance to platoon with the catcher he was traded for last season.

Don't be jealous that we get a 12 hour pick window every round and you don't 😏

*SELECTION 18.8* The East Point Alliance of Elite Emcees bring back a fan favorite to fill the short side platoon at the hot corner. Kevin 'Boogie Bear' Mitchell We've finalized a partnership with Spitz Jewelers of Oakland CA to get Kevin all the gold fronts he desires. #PointItEast👉🏼

*SELECTION 11.8* 1B Willie Stargell "We submitted our pick as first baseman, because that's how we will use Stargell. I don't know why the league office failed to list the pick that way. Probably a bunch of interns running the joint" — Bateman

When your league pal texts you "I got my guy" and you're happy for them, but learn his guy is YOUR guy

"As soon as the CLB season ends, I take my staff & Turkey fishing, then we build a fire, pour the Lumumbas & talk draft strategy for hours. My fax machine goes crazy when my selection submissions drift off task. But everyone knows I'm the Grand Coddiwompler, we'll get there" — Bingo

Today (and all days) we are Thankful for @classicleague05.bsky.social