The Bill Chuck Files

NL Silver Sluggers, qualifying offers, “Moneyball” the movie, “Happy Birthday” with the Beatles, Willie Mays and Mickey Mouse, and so much more. Today on Billy-Ball.
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THURSDAY TIDBITS NOVEMBER 6, 2025

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The earliest recorded usage of the word “tidbit” as a choice morsel dates back to the 1630s. In the early 19th century, it was used as a small, interesting piece of information. Today, I’m using it for baseball, and because it goes well with “Thursday.”

A LOT TO WATCH WEDNESDAY November 5, 2025

Billy-Ball features the Dodgers on Jimmy Kimmel, Ken Rosenthal on Tim Kurkjian, Chris Russo on Joe Davis, Jon Stewart on the Mets, and music from Duran Duran. Check us out. billchuck.substack.com/p/a-lot-to-watch-wednesday

TODAY IS TUESDAY NOVEMBER 4, 2025 - GO VOTE!

Today, I rant a bit about two candidates on the HOF ballot. Rave a bit about Freddie Freeman. And I have an Elvis Costello tune. billchuck.substack.com/p/today-is-tuesday

MONDAY, MONDAY November 3, 2025

Today, we have the Gold Glove winners and their batting stats. We have some Clayton Kershaw, Norm MacDonald, and Grace Slick. Plus, the oddly named “Willie Mays Award.” Join the Billy-Ball readers. billchuck.substack.com/p/monday-monday

AND NOW, GAME 7 BASEBALL'S JOURNEYS INTO NOVEMBER

In baseball, one of the most famous sayings is, “Hey, we’ll get them tomorrow.” When it comes to the World Series Game 7, there is no tomorrow. At least Billy-Ball will be here tomorrow. Join us today. billchuck.substack.com/p/and-now-game-7

GAME 6 AWAITS Do we crown a champion, or do we play tomorrow?

Here’s a spooky thought: the baseball season could end tonight. Then again, we could play on. Billy-Ball has what you need to know for Game 6. billchuck.substack.com/p/game-6-awaits

TORONTO IS ON THE VERGE OR WILL THERE BE A GAME 7?

Billy-Ball disects Game 5 and sets the stage for Game 6. Do you have any predictions? I say the Jays should NOT start Kevin Gausman. What’s your take? billchuck.substack.com/p/toronto-is...

IT'S NOW THE BEST OF THREE AND TONIGHT WE WILL HAVE GAME 5

aybe Vladdy is the one who should be getting all those intentional passes? You think Dave Roberts needs to make a lineup change? I know it and I’ll show you. There is so much in Billy-Ball as I strive to be as relentless as the Jays. billchuck.substack.com/p/its-now-th...

It’s Game 3. It’s the best of five. Is it Max Scherzer’s last start? Will Andy Pages be on the bench? What will happen in the 1st inning? These questions have answers, and they can be found in Billy-Ball. open.substack.com/pub/billchuc...

IT'S 1-1 IN THE SERIES IT'S EVEN, BUT THE DODGERS HAVE AD IN

It’s 1-1 in the Series, and we review how Yoshi got the Dodgers there AND gained the advantage. Plus, the wonders of Will Smith. Why this Series is for the birds. And do you know who Mark Kiger is? Billy-Ball will tell you. open.substack.com/pub/billchuc...

OCTOBER 25 A GLORIOUS BASEBALL DATE

Here’s a FREE post from Billy-Ball celebrating October 25, a glorious baseball date.
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It was such a night for the Blue Jays. The Dodgers could certainly use a win, but what they really need is some length from their starting pitcher. We go through it all on Billy-Ball. open.substack.com/pub/billchuc...

EVERYBODY WANTS TO RULE THE WORLD (SERIES) GAME 1 IS TONIGHT AND I'M HAPPY

We have a “42 to Know” today, and there's even more. Billy-Ball is the column for fans with a sense of baseball and a sense of humor. Get smarter and give us a read.
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CRANKY BILLY-BALL (AGAIN) IT'S THURSDAY AND I'M WAITING FOR BASEBALL TO RESUME

All paid Billy-Ball subscribers will receive extensions at the end of the World Series. Monthly subscribers will receive an additional month, and yearly subscribers will receive a 3-month extension as a thank-you. Let me thank you. Subscribe today. open.substack.com/pub/billchuc...

WHET YOUR APPETITE WEDNESDAY AND THE POWER OF SPENDING

Billy-Ball features tasty appetizers with stats about the Blue Jays and the Dodgers to prepare you for the action starting Friday. And why is it good to spend in baseball? Because you don’t want to be Bob Nutting or Gordon Gekko. open.substack.com/pub/billchuc...

SCORE OF THE GAME, SCORE OF THE ALCS Both were 4-3

open.substack.com/pub/billchuc... The score of the game was 4-3. The score of the ALCS. Toronto moves on, Seattle goes home, and the Dodgers await. It's all in today's Billy-Ball. And, who are this season's comeback kids? Why is this guy smiling? Give us a read and find out.

WHO WILL FARE WELL AND WHO WILL SAY FAREWELL? ARE YOU READY FOR GAME 7?

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The ALCS is now tied 3-3, a proceeding so delicious, I gained two pounds writing it. Will the Mariners reach the World Series for the first time? Will the Jays return after a 23-year absence? Start preparing with Billy-Ball.

TAKE NOTE, IT'S SUNDAY GETTING READY FOR ALCS GAME 6

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Are we on the verge of the Mariners reaching the World Series for the first time? Or, will there be a Game 7 in the ALCS? Who should the Dodgers be rooting for? Did you know that Cal Raleigh has hit more homers in regular/postseason than any non-PED user?

OH-OH-OH OHTANI THE MARINERS HAVE NEVER BEEN THIS CLOSE TO THE WS

What a joy it was to watch Shohei Ohtani and then be able to write about one of the greatest postseason performances ever. Eugenio Suarez and Cal Raleigh also provided joy. It’s all here in today’s Billy-Ball. I know you’ll enjoy it. open.substack.com/pub/billchuc...

DODGERS ON THE BRINK IT'S A BEST OF THREE IN THE ALCS

Billy-Ball today has the dominant Dodgers, the Blue Jays, who are rolling, and a look back at great moments from this date. Oh, we have Ohtani, Betts, Gimenez, Mad Max Scherzer, and Grand Funk Railroad. You can’t ask for anything more. billchuck.substack.com/p/dodgers-on...

OCTOBER 16 IN BASEBALL HISTORY BIG DEAL MOMENTS

October 16 is a great day in baseball history. This FREE edition of Billy-Ball recalls some of the great moments, starting with the Miracle Mets. This is free for you to enjoy, and you are cordially invited to do just that. billchuck.substack.com/p/october-16...

DOUBLE-HEADER THURSDAY THE JAYS STAYIN' ALIVE

The Jays do not go gently into that good night. Will the Brewers? Guess who pitches for Toronto? Those eyes of Max Scherzer. We have all the Gold Glove nominees, an LCS doubleheader, Vlad not going for the cycle, and two great songs today on Billy-Ball. open.substack.com/pub/billchuc...

KINGS OF THE ROAD LIKE THE MARINERS, THE DODGERS HAVE TAKEN TWO ABROAD

Both the Dodgers and the Mariners are 2-0 in the LCS thanks to winning the first two games on the road. Yamamoto was a complete pleasure from start to finish last night. It’s Kirk Gibson day and Cakes’ birthday. Billy-Ball has it all and a little more. open.substack.com/pub/billchuc...

THE SNELL-CS THIS IS AS CLOSE TO THE WORLD SERIES AS THE MARINERS HAVE EVER BEEN

BILLY-BALL is free today. So keep on reading, keep on walking, and keep on talking about the incredible double play, muscle memory, great broadcasting, and NoShow Ohtani.
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It’s a great day for baseball, let’s play two! Billy-Ball has an ALCS Game 1 recap and an NLCS preview. Plus Guess Who went deep on this date?https://open.substack.com/pub/billchuck/p/double-header-monday

Hold on, I’m coming at you with the Sunday Notes and baseball’s final four. It’s a great day for baseball, let’s play the ALCS. I squeezed as much as I could in, and I hope you love reading Billy-Ball as much as I love writing it.https://open.substack.com/pub/billchuck/p/its-time-for-the-final-four

ANOTHER INSTANT CLASSIC THIS ROUND OF THE PLAYOFFS IS DOWN TO ONE GAME

Last night, I felt so lucky to be a baseball fan that I wanted to share this BILLY-BALL with you all FREE today. billchuck.substack.com/p/another-instant-classic

THE DODGERS WIN AND MOVE ON THE CUBS WIN AND SURVIVE

The instant classic. The pressure moment of Orion Kerkering. The Dodgers, the Cubs, the Mariners, and the Tigers, oh my! It’s Billy-Ball. open.substack.com/pub/billchuc...

NL THURSDAY THE LDS CONTINUES - ONLY ONE TEAM IS GONE

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Toronto has some rest. The Tigers, Cubs, and Phillies win and keep their hopes alive. Only the strong survive.