RIP Todd Snider. One of our great musical storytellers — funny, tender, wise, and always human.

HANG IT IN THE LOUVRE

Been a Reds fan since 1978. In all those years, they’ve reached the World Series once. So I don’t pick sides anymore — I just root for Game 7 and games that end before midnight.

Thanks to all of the folks who made this possible!

Yesterday's sports gambling bombshell isn't an outlier. Actually, it's alarmingly normal. Gambling scandals are the new American pastime. But there is an easy way to head off the next crisis: Take prop bets off the board. My piece for the @theatlantic.com www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...

Marc Maron played a Flaming Lips song when he signed off of his podcast for the last time, and since then I’ve been listening to Yoshimi on repeat. It’s got this blend of dreamy, electronic sounds and some really poignant, emotional storytelling.

It made me happy to see this Reds team scrap their way into the playoffs. Their quick exit doesn’t diminish that. This is a young team on the rise, and watching Terry Francona every day is fun. Can’t wait for opening day.

Tito got the Reds into the playoffs in his first season.

Students, applications are now open for the 2026 Sarah Langs Women in Baseball Analytics Scholarship to attend the upcoming SABR analytics Conference in Arizona and more: sabr.org/latest/apply... @slangsonsports.bsky.social

Reds are in it with six games to go.

Most photos and reproductions don't capture the colors of Van Gogh's paintings well at all, and certainly not the vibrancy and texture of the brushstrokes. “Starry Night” stands out to me as one you must see in person. t.co/jPj7czpTc2

20 years of schooling and they put you on the day shift. #LookOutKid

Happy Opening Day to those who celebrate.

This is fascinating

On this date in 1986, Manute Bol of the Washington Bullets blocks 15 shots in a win against the Atlanta Hawks. Hooray Manute Bol!

“It is during the gray days of winter that I feel the creative power within me stirring.” —Vincent Van Gogh

Where is this van Gogh painting, which hasn't been seen publicly since it was sold at auction in 1990? "The question has grown more relevant as it becomes clearer that most museums can no longer outbid billionaire collectors for the greatest works of art." www.nytimes.com/2024/12/17/a...

Joel Youngblood at Riverfront, May ‘78. First MLB game I saw in person featured Tom Seaver against his old Mets teammates. Reds lost, but it didn’t diminish the experience.

Is data dead? MLB’s search for the next competitive advantage may have a softer touch www.nytimes.com/athletic/598...

I’d watch this

Harsh but fair, Colin Robinson.

Have always loved the way Norman Rockwell’s paintings captured a moment that told a story. This has long been one of my favorites. It’s in the permanent collection of the Rochester Memorial Art Gallery.

I’ve always been fascinated by this photo. Not so much because of the iconic Ali moment, but because of legendary photographer Herb Scharfman, visible here between Ali’s legs. He’s at the biggest moment in boxing history with a camera in his hand but a ringside spot where he can’t get a usable shot.

India is the kind of player you love having in your team. But this deal makes sense from Reds side. Relieves logjam at 2B and plugs a hole at back end of their rotation.

Reds CFO says with TV deal done, "We will maintain payroll levels at or above 2024." Their payroll last year was $100M, per @spotrac By my calculation, they’re at $59M now, plus the QO for Nick Martinez if he takes it atmlb.com/3URbTut

Jerry Seinfeld and David Letterman talk about their encounters with Joey Votto. youtu.be/8BdhnvR7uRc?...

The Hot Stove can be fun but I feel better living within the rhythms of a baseball season.

Well, this escalated quickly. Welcome to Bluesky, y’all. Here’s a starter pack of SABR members I could find who appear to be active here: go.bsky.app/4oQpXLh And if I accidentally missed somebody and you want to be added (or removed), please let me know.

I’m here now.