Still sorting my 1991 Topps and discovered this Spike Owen with the Desert Shield stamp! The Shield did not protect Spike from the stick of gum. #cardsky

As you get older, it’s harder & harder to keep your registration.

Guy pitching for my team and I’ve absolutely never heard of him. Definitely this is one of the joys of Spring Training. 13th round pick last summer. Also, “Afthim?! I don’t even know him!” #springtraining x #baseball

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Looking up at Blarney Castle (the stone is at the top). From this spot, if you listen closely, every 5 minutes you’ll hear a middle-aged American tourist look up and say, “We seek the Grail.”

With Paul and Storm! @paulandstorm.bsky.social paulandstorm.bandcamp.com/album/openin...

Leather Tuscadero!

Finally stained and installed the fireplace mantle in the library. Added some handy baseball stuff for decoration. And a cool Creature from the Black Lagoon piece my brother gave me for Christmas.

Did you know that if you buy my book on Amazon, Jeff Bezos makes 5 times as much as I do on each copy sold? Sharing some behind-the-scenes book math on why buying directly from presses is best for EVERYONE (except Bezos) in my newsletter today! aubreyhirsch.substack.com/p/book-math

Daryl Thompson was briefly a Reds prospect; 3 starts back in 2008. Just discovered he’s still playing! Over a decade in the Atlantic League and just clocked a 1.47 ERA in 8 starts in the Puerto Rican Winter League. He’s 39 now. Love guys like this! www.baseball-reference.com/register/pla...

Heathers (1989) It only played for 2 weeks where I lived. Saw it 6 times. Honorable mention: Dead Men Don’t Wear Plaid (1982)

Every time I see a mention of “Tanner ‘88” I think of his “who’s your favorite Beatle” diatribe. Only saw it once and 37+ years ago, but sticks with me.

So many good options in today’s Immaculate Grid! Went all Negro Leaguers. Hat tip to @adarowski.bsky.social for the Heavy Johnson knowledge. Slim & Heavy seemed a good pairing. Jackie & Larry, because sometimes you have to show due respect.

We’re onto you, Ring

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Wow! Many thanks to @dolphindoug.bsky.social for the 1984 Donruss Jumbo set! (And the bonus jumbo Topps Dave Parker.) Donruss nailed it with the 2 Reds. Ron Oester and my man Gary Redus! Thanks also as always to @ngtcollectibles.bsky.social for hosting the Sunday Card Swap. Join us! #cardsky

Local Card Show in Tallahassee! Solid show, although no great weird bargains. Made some headway on a couple vintage sets. Also decided to go through the newer stuff and see what modern weirdness I haven’t noticed. Modern Chaos Binder is probably the correct balance for my organized vintage.

Yes! Buck O’Neil was born in nearby Carrabelle, FL. Alonzo Mitchell & Duke Cleveland were Jacksonville Red Caps. Slim Jones and Wilson Redus are personal favorites. Ben Taylor is a Hall of Famer & bottom row are his 3 brothers, Candy Jim, C.I., and Steel Arm Johnny. #immaculategrid x #baseball

“Minnie Miñosnow” for the baseball nerds! “Daniel Brrrnham” for the architecture nerds! Make no little snowplows.

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Sorting through some boxes of old baseball cards I haven’t peeked at for 20-25 years, some still in packs, and here’s a thread of some of the fun ones. Starting out with a 2001 Bowman card of a guy who kinda came out of the blue as a rookie that year…

Hey @adarowski.bsky.social , over on Mastodon we’re (@beisbolcards.bsky.social ) noticing that Gary Sheffield is on the grid with a Dodger cap, so thinking cap is decided by WAR. But Rusty Staub is a Met, not an Expo. Is there a rule for which photo/team a player is displayed as?

All Reds! Position shenanigans for rarity. 30-30 means Ken Williams, the first to do it. Bench & Larkin are the only Hall guys, but Joey will join them. Imagine Big Klu with those torn off sleeves in the age of ESPN and social media. Shoutouts: Joe Morgan & Tony Perez.

Just saw that the Twins traded Edouard Julien to the Rockies. Naturally, it makes me wonder… m.youtube.com/watch?v=CrSZ...

QR codes? Why yes, I have an opinion.

Wait, “Marty Supreme” has both Fran Drescher and Sandra Bernhard?

I don’t know what y’all are doing with your snow day, but I’m finally getting around to putting my 1982 Topps cards in a binder

My friend Greg finally found the Christmas gift he got for me and mislaid. Worth the wait! #books x #booksky

Wow! and many thanks to @nightowlcardz.bsky.social for this array of 1982 Fleer Stamps. Dave Concepcion, Dave Collins, & Ray Knight for the Reds. Thanks also, and as always, to @ngtcollectibles.bsky.social for hosting the terrific Sunday Card Swap.

Levi posts interesting stuff. If you haven’t already stumbled upon him, I recommend. Here’s the actual post from the screengrab of the timeline serendipity I just posted.

Timeline serendipity. We all get these sometimes, but this one is pitch perfect.

62 days until Red Sox at #Reds Opening Day 2026

67 days until Red Sox at #Reds Opening Day 2026

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Many thanks to @nightowlcardz.bsky.social for these 1970s gems. I’m a big fan of Larry “the Devil” Milbourne. (My friend Steven and I played tons of APBA with his 1981 card and gave him that nickname.) Thank you also and as always to @ngtcollectibles.bsky.social for hosting the Sunday Card Swap!

Many thanks to @ryanpeoples.bsky.social for these new “Mayo’s Cut Plug” cards of Orville Wright and Milton Hershey. Sweet! And thanks as always to @ngtcollectibles.bsky.social for hosting the Sunday Card Swap. If you collect, join us!

71 days until Red Sox at #Reds Opening Day 2026

Lots of Eagles fans were thrilled when they finally got rid of Andy Reid. He’s done pretty well at his next job. (This is a Mike Tomlin post.)

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Hey @gritz.bsky.social Misfits up for claim!

Love today’s most popular grid picks. Greg Maddux dominates a whole column, while Nolan Ryan and Pedro Martinez take 2/3 of the other two columns. Don’t think I’ve ever seen that before.

Many thanks to @nightowlcardz.bsky.social for these terrific Hostess cards! These make me so very happy. Especially excited about former Reds OF Mike Lum, a childhood favorite. Thanks also to @ngtcollectibles.bsky.social for hosting the Sunday Card Swap.

Haven't played the Grid in a while, but couldn't resist when I saw the Reds and no "faux" teams. ⚾️ Immaculate Grid 1012 9/9: Rarity: 14 IMMACULATE! 🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩

Many thanks to @hrderbyswing.bsky.social for these terrific Elly De La Cruz cards! Go Reds! (And also apologies for not thanking him earlier, as these got shuffled into the general Christmas chaos.)

Today’s Flea Market Haul. All from the dollar bin.

Waited in line at a West Philadelphia Starbucks behind Randall “Tex” Cobb and exchanged nods as he left. (This was 20+ years ago.)

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Today's #MiLBCoD is Elite 1990 SPBA Commissioner Curt Flood. Just your reminder that he should be in the Hall of Fame. If you don't know, look him up. Challenged establishment. Sundays feature the Sr. League. Tell me your favorite story about the player, team, etc. Especially SPBA RPs appreciated

A nice Boxing Day surprise from @4miles2roll.bsky.social — these lovely gems of the 1980s. Many thanks! And also to @ngtcollectibles.bsky.social for hosting the Sunday Card Swap!

Merry Christmas to All!