Watching the Mariners should come with a surgeon general’s warning.

In less than two months, Jordan Walker went from a huge question mark to give this man all the monies.

The last 7 postseason Brewers-Dodgers games: Dodgers 5 Brewers 1 Dodgers 4 Brewers 2 Dodgers 3 Brewers 0 Dodgers 2 Brewers 1 Dodgers 5 Brewers 1 Dodgers 3 Brewers 1 Dodgers 5 Brewers 1

Josh Naylor lives on an island.

Water, oxygen, and this bobblehead.

Plotting their takeover of the treat drawer.

The 2025 Mariners were 31-22 in one-run games. The 2026 Mariners are 6-12 in one-run games.

when you see the president commit crimes

Nearly a third into the season and the White Sox have won more games than the Mariners. Baseball, man.

Watching on TV, they were LOUD. If a couple hundred dudes can make that much noise, get Axe Body Spray to sponsor a section and make it a regular thing.

A lot of pitchers do it, but pointing to the sky on a routine popup or fly ball seems completely pointless. No pun intended.

Dodger fan, baseball fan, Spokane fan, doesn’t matter. Eric’s book is so much fun to read. A fascinating look at the early careers of some amazing (and less amazing) players and managers. Highly recommended. bookshop.org/p/books/befo...

I hope "Before They Wore Dodger Blue" is a baseball story that will resonate with fans of all stripes. That was the case with this reader.

Annals of LA radio history: on this day in 1978, the Cubs beat the Dodgers. Unremarkable, except for this exchange between Tommy Lasorda & Paul Olden during the post-gane press conference: youtu.be/SA9Gkk9FMvw?...

Dual income, no kids? Polyamorous? I have some questions for Mr. Carroll.

Never thought I'd mention "That's So Raven" in a SABR bio, but here we are.

I could watch this for hours. Incredible footage. h/t @marshall8507.bsky.social for sharing.

Jesse Welles is great and this might be his best one yet. youtu.be/Ntbj-kB3Ooc?...

A morning stroll.

If Weird Al were to parody the Eagles’ “Life in the Fast Lane:”

For this week's newsletter, I wrote about my childhood in the rural Midwest listening to Jack Buck and Mike Shannon do play-by-play of St. Louis Cardinals games, and how they taught me to be a storyteller. substack.com/home/post/p-...

If you are in Philly and looking to adopt a cat, “Kyle Schwarbpurr” could be your new BFF

Most strikeouts in first 4 innings of game vs Royals, Mariners history: 5/27/91 Randy Johnson: 8 9/16/93 Randy Johnson: 8 Emerson Hancock on Randy Johnson number retirement day: 8

Robinson Cano-esque.

10:07 pm: we have brought a monster into our home 10:26 pm: what an angel

Powder blues vs Kelly greens 😍 love baseball!!

OTD in 2002, Angels shortstop David Eckstein hit a walk-off grand slam in the 14th inning to beat the Blue Jays. Even more remarkably, it was his second grand slam in as many days. Eckstein hit four for his career, or three more than Derek Jeter.

TWSY is, more often than not, my grocery shopping entertainment.

The coolest pitching thing in the Atlantic League this week and it isn't even close

It’s Independent Bookstore Day today! Please visit your favorite indie store and enjoy the book-filled, book-loving vibes. But if you can’t do that, consider getting something you’ve wanted to read at Bookshop.org. They support indie shops. Everyone wins! It’s cool when that can happen.

To me, Tommy Lasorda was something of a comical character, based on his interactions with Youppi and the Phillie Phanatic, and his Great Dodger in the Sky routine. Eric’s book gave me newfound respect for him as a developer of talent and player’s manager. It wasa great read.

Well, hello.

how can you not be romantic about baseball

We welcomed a new member to the family this weekend. Her name is Eleanor Rigby, and she is perfect.

My favorite Davey Lopes stat: he stole 47 bases in 51 attempts ... at age 40!

Tired: gold Wired: blueberries

I wrote a post about the life and baseball career of Davey Lopes, who died last week at the age of 80.

Hometown trips can be strange. The mall where I once bought R.E.M. cassette tapes, basketball shoes, and Sbarro pizza sits barren, except for a small library and handful of empty stores. Even the dedicated mall walkers have deserted this place.

The world needs more of this.

The Dodgers and Mets have gathered at the Jackie Robinson statue for Jackie Robinson Day — an annual tradition.

You'll get it but you need to watch the slide a dozen times and friends, it is worth it

I did a talk on the 1982 Cardinals yesterday at the State Historical Society of Missouri and included this photo in my presentation. It just so happened that someone in the audience is in the photo!

Have been going to Cardinals games for 40 years and have never seen a crowd this sparse. Took this photo last night right before first pitch. C’mon people, Jose Ramirez is in town!

Jordan Walker now has as many home runs (8) as the Cardinals have wins.

The Charleston RiverDogs are staging an ultra-patriotic Semiquincentennial giveaway tomorrow: "Arrive early as the first 250 fans will take home our limited-edition red, white, and blue pet-waste bag holders."

NASA's Artemis II mission has captured some of the most amazing photos we earthlings have ever seen.

I left a copy of my book in the Dodgers display at Burbank Airport. Confusion will ensue when someone tries to buy it.

Had a fun time talking about “Before They Wore Dodger Blue” yesterday at the LA Library. And got to hear @stevedittmore.bsky.social talk about his outstanding Jim Gilliam biography.

Last night I found the most interesting nook in Dodger Stadium.

My favorite reading bench, with views of Mt. Baker.