Michael Clair

Tarik Skubal is the pitching coach’s fallacy. He makes starting every hitter 0-2 look EASY.

Now THIS is the kind of pitching matchup worth canceling afternoon plans for

WBCに懸ける：フレディ・ペラルタ（ドミニカ共和国） ブルワーズのエースで、ドミニカ共和国出身のフレディ・ペラルタ（29）が来年のワールドベースボールクラシック（WBC）への参加意志を表明した。 「ドミニカ共和国のためにプレーすることは、とても大きな意味がある」

"I remember how I felt back then [watching the national team]. I'd feel so proud to be on the mound wearing that same uniform."

On our Japanese language website: www.mlb.com/ja/news/brew...

Caught @mikepetriello.bsky.social cheesing while he was playing with Heartbreak Lake last night

If that's the case, I would have hoped he could have earned a callup by now!

Can't believe I didn't see any teams trying to pry Ryan Ward away from the Dodgers. .305/.388/.593 with 28 HRs in AAA after posting an .860 OPS with 33 HRs at same level and starring for USA Baseball at P12.

You're telling me there isn't fringe playoff team that could roll dice on corner OF or 1B?!

YouTube video by Legionaere TV Recap: Team Germany vs. Team Czech Republic | Baseball

Regensburg Legionäre have probably the best broadcast feed for a European baseball team. (Others are close, but on a game-by-game basis?) They're showing off with the Czech Republic vs. Germany series.

Highlights from game 1 here for you to peek: www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHZS...

Transaction Analysis: Merrill Kelly Isn’t Slowing Down | Baseball Prospectus The veteran's journey across the desert may just be an early step.

Next, @depstein1983.bsky.social celebrates the ageless Merrill Kelly, who may be on track to become baseball's next Beloved Old Guy, and writes about how getting traded is one step in the process.

Fashionwise, this is hideous. But Whitby Town FC embracing their Dracula roots. Seventh-tier soccer quakes!

hahaha, thanks Mike! Far too kind! It rained all day in NYC so I just stayed indoors

What a fool I was to go to bed DURING the Braves' 8-run inning

14. DESPERATION - Stephen King

Arguably his most religious book ever. Slots in at No. 18 on my all-time King rankings.

Eduardo Tait could be a big name to watch on Panama’s roster this spring

From Monday's Ryne Sandberg coverage:

• On Sandberg's career and legacy: www.mlb.com/cubs/news/ry...

• Reaction from Milwaukee: www.mlb.com/cubs/news/ry...

• A look back at "The Ryne Sandberg Game" www.mlb.com/cubs/news/ry...

• Ryno's top moments: www.mlb.com/cubs/news/ry...

Nicaragua confirmed as hosts of WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup 2026 - World Baseball Softball Confederation Nicaragua beat China to claim the bronze medal at the WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup 2024. While Nicaragua have hosted the WBSC Baseball World Cup five times (in 1948, 1950, 1972, 1973 and 1994), it's t...

It's all coming up Nicaragua! Yesterday, they announced that Dusty Baker will be leading the team at the World Baseball Classic next year. Now, the WBSC has announced they are hosting next year's U-23 World Cup.

www.wbsc.org/en/news/nica...

13. MIRACLE ON GRASS - David Fanucchi

USA Baseball's former media head takes you inside the team for the nation's first Olympic gold medal in baseball. Quotes from Tommy Lasorda are worth it alone.

The origin of Dave Parker's 'Boys Boppin' shirt A version of this story was originally published in March 2021. Dave Parker passed away Saturday at the age of 74.

Origin story courtesy of @michaelclair.bsky.social

www.mlb.com/news/origin-...

AGREED

【独占インタビュー】侍ジャパン・井端弘和監督に聞く 2013年ワールド・ベースボール・クラシック（以下、WBC）第2ラウンドの台湾戦、日本は2-3で１点を追いかける九回２死で、二塁に同点ランナーを置き、東京ドームを埋め尽くす大観衆の前で打席に立ったのは、ベテラン内野手の井端弘和だった。 「スタジアム全体が僕を応援してくれていました。『ここでヒットを打ったらどうなるだろう』という思いと、『打てなかったらどうなるんだろう』と思いながら打席に向かいました...

Thanks to Ayako Oikawa, my conversation with Samurai Japan manager Hirokazu Ibata is now available in Japanese!

www.mlb.com/ja/news/hiro...

As Fernando Rayo on Twitter reports (ATrayo2fer), Dusty Baker will be managing Nicaragua at the World Baseball Classic next year.

Huge news!

After being the rare player to go from the French baseball leagues to the Majors, Spencer Bivens also welcomed his old ballclub to the Majors.

Earlier this year, the Lions de Savigny — Bivens’ French team — met up with the pitcher
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Former No. 1 pick and potential future No. 1 pick dominate HRDX Round Rock With the Home Run Derby X championship already sealed and just five seconds left on the clock, former No. 1 overall pick Adrián González celebrated with a chest bump to teammate Grady Emerson, a top p...

Adrián González and next year's potential first overall Draft pick Grady Emerson teamed up to absolutely decimate the Round Rock Home Run Derby X. They've punched their ticket to the SLC final.

Story from Jake Sage:
www.mlb.com/news/dodgers...

BEAUTIFUL

Repping France, LaCombe eyes MLB impact This story was excerpted from Scott Merkin’s White Sox Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.

"I know that reaching the big leagues, I would make so many people proud in France."

Scott Merkin has a great interview with French pitching prospect Matthias LaCombe after his Single-A debut:

www.mlb.com/news/mathias...

Cape Cod baseball, where everything is perfect

A remarkable contest!

Katie Stewart bringing national title and dingers to HRDX: Round Rock Home Run Derby X comes to Round Rock this Saturday and it's bringing a battle for the Lone Star state! The Rangers and Astros will face off while college stars from the University of Texas, Texas A&M,...

www.mlb.com/news/texas-s...

Road to AUSL championship went through Japan The first year of the Athletes Unlimited Softball League is almost complete, with the Talons and Blaze set to face off this weekend in the Championship series beginning Friday night. The two teams rac...

It’s not just baseball that’s global: Softball is worldwide, too. Ahead of this weekend’s AUSL championship, I looked at some of the league’s star players like Georgina Corrick who also showed out in Japan’s JD League:

www.mlb.com/news/ausl-st...

Road to AUSL championship went through Japan The first year of the Athletes Unlimited Softball League is almost complete, with the Talons and Blaze set to face off this weekend in the Championship series beginning Friday night. The two teams rac...

For many, the road to this weekend's AUSL championship started in Japan. Stars Georgina Corrick, Megan Faraimo, Maya Brady all played in the JD League, Japan's premier softball league.

"Their style of play is very different, so it's a big learning experience."

www.mlb.com/news/ausl-st...

Had not seen this ... hate it