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I write a lot of baseball. I work with Bob Ryan, Charley Steiner, and many other people you know. Subscribe to my Substack - http://billchuck.substack.com/
We have a Nine to Know billchuck.substack.com/p/tuesday-ti... that includes Justin Verlander, Mookie Betts, Yaz, and Hank. We remember Robert Duvall and Jesse Jackson. Music today from George Harrison and Phil Collins. Check us out.
17.02.2026 16:36 — 👍 0 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Billy-Ball billchuck.substack.com/p/sunday-notes is filled with fun today. Two quizzes, a Wordle, three songs, comics, and it’s all about baseball. Okay, there’s a little curling too.
15.02.2026 17:50 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Billy-Ball billchuck.substack.com/p/a-baseball... honors Black History Month today with a FREE Nine to Know Quiz. Let me know how you did.
10.02.2026 18:20 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Billy-Ball billchuck.substack.com/p/super-bowl... is filled with memories of Mickey Lolich and Terrance Gore and loaded with fun: a Wordle, two quizzes, two banned Super Bowl ads, and music from Ringo with his friends.
08.02.2026 15:36 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
I just read "The Church of Baseball: The Making of Bull Durham," by Ron Shelton, the screenwriter and director. I listened to the audiobook by Mr. Shelton. If you love baseball, if you love movies, if you love great writing, you will love this book. Now I'll re-watch the movie.
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Celebrating Hank Aaron's birthday, born on February 5, 1934. The legitimate all-time home run leader was born a day before Babe Ruth's 39th birthday in Mobile, Alabama.
05.02.2026 17:13 — 👍 0 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0"The truth is fighting for its life" - Former CBS exec Wendy McMahon, who oversaw its news division during a legal clash with Donald Trump
05.02.2026 16:59 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Today, Billy-Ball billchuck.substack.com/p/tuesday-tr... starts with the free agents who are still available. Then move on to Freeman’s plans, Mookie’s plans, the special skill of John Axford, and Tarik. We celebrate Freddie Lynn’s birthday and then remember Chuck Negron. Read and enjoy.
03.02.2026 18:15 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
It's a fun Sunday in Billy-Ball (billchuck.substack.com/p/a-february...). Do the Dodgers have a uniform #23 curse? A great Willie Mays story, and Luis Arraez signs. Music from the Brothers. Two quizzes and a Wordle. And an o’homage to Katherine O’Hara.
01.02.2026 17:31 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Billy-Ball billchuck.substack.com/p/january-20... has Bader, Bellinger, Bowden, White, Goslin, the Iselys, and so much more today.
28.01.2026 18:29 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Today’s Billy-Ball (billchuck.substack.com/p/funday-sun...) is more fun than a doggie playing in the snow. We have our weekly quiz and Wordle. Additionally, stories on how the Guardians are ruining baseball(?), the Dodgers are ruining comedy(?), and the return of Costas.
25.01.2026 16:57 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
The Mets are alive and well and are coming for the Dodgers. They are not ready to concede NL supremacy to them. Today’s Billy-Ball (billchuck.substack.com/p/the-mets-l...) looks at how the Mets turned their offseason around. Also, the greatest moment in ESPN SportsCenter History.
22.01.2026 19:59 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
Billy-Ball is free today (billchuck.substack.com/p/two-for-tu...). Everybody can read about Beltran and Jones, Trump vs. sanity, Baez, Lee vs. Grant, Fogarty vs. Turner, and much more. It’s a good time to visit. The price is right.
21.01.2026 01:29 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
It was a crazy week of baseball, and Billy-Ball (billchuck.substack.com/p/sunday-fun) has a recap. Plus, games and a lot of good music.
18.01.2026 16:18 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
While we await Kyle Tucker’s decision, Billy-Ball (billchuck.substack.com/p/thursday-t...) today looks at the latest pivot by the Red Sox and wonders what their next move could be. Also, a history lesson about Alexander the Great and a Knock on Wood battle.
15.01.2026 17:47 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
In today's Sunday/Funday Billy-Ball (billchuck.substack.com/p/sundayfunday-ii): What a night for Chicago. Another mess-up for the Red Sox. I write about (and show pictures of) Don Mossi. Mickey Rivers quotes. A mash-up, a quiz, a musical battle, and a salute to Bob Weir. Try to top that.
11.01.2026 16:52 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Today in Billy-Billy (billchuck.substack.com/p/around-the-horn-thursday), we send kudos to the Padres, salute the one-hit baseball wonders of 2025, play some music from one-hit wonders, and marvel at how SNY choreographed the entrances of Edwin Diaz.
08.01.2026 16:16 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Today, Billy-Ball (billchuck.substack.com/p/i-dont-lik...) has an imaginary tale, casts his pretend HOF vote, and has a song competition between three versions of The Letter.
05.01.2026 22:41 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
It’s another Sunday of fun in the land of Billy-Ball (billchuck.substack.com/p/its-sundayfunday). We have a quiz, a Wordle, and some great music. Plus, two Did You Knows. Join us.
04.01.2026 16:43 — 👍 0 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Today's Billy-Ball, billchuck.substack.com/p/one-more-for-2025, I'm wishing Sandy Koufax a happy and healthy birthday and remembering the gift he gave me. Remembering a pop-up that Rico Petrocelli caught. Looking at the declining numbers of Willson Contreras. And wishing a Happy New Year to all.
30.12.2025 17:11 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Each Sunday on Billy-Ball, billchuck.substack.com/p/sundayfunday, I provide fun things for your pleasure. If some smart folks at a media site (like @TheAthletic) would hire me to do this for their site, everybody would be happier. Today we have trivia, Wordle, a mash-up, and more.
28.12.2025 16:17 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Boxing Day is still celebrated in the Commonwealth countries and on Billy-Ball. I have a few baseball gifts that I cobbled together from those countries that still celebrate the holiday. Some might be a stretch, but be kind, it’s the holidays.
billchuck.substack.com/p/happy-boxi...
Sundays are filled with games on Billy-Ball. Today we have a Wordle, an anagram, a mash-up, a quick true-or-false quiz, an SNL highlight, the Sunday Funnies, and lots of holiday music. Subscribers will have a great time today, and they deserve it. billchuck.substack.com/p/sunday-is-funday
21.12.2025 17:51 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Today on Billy-Ball, I have a lineup of Yankees who became Mets. Great holiday music from Springsteen, Chuck Berry, The Kinks, and more. And I want to know your HOF ballot. billchuck.substack.com/p/friday-fun
19.12.2025 18:13 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Who else plays Shuffalo? I got it in 1m 02s today. My best time.
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A couple of fun coincidences from baseball’s past and an appreciation of Freddie Freeman. It’s Billy Ripken’s birthday today. Do you have a card for him as good as the card he had for you? Check it out on Billy-Ball today. billchuck.substack.com/p/tuesday-tidbits-bb4
16.12.2025 18:05 — 👍 0 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Sundays are fundays at Billy-Ball. We even have a fun PSA with Freddie Freeman. There’s an anagram for you to solve. A Billy-Ball Wordle. An odd stat or two. A trivial question. And some terrific music. Please join in the fun. billchuck.substack.com/p/fundaysunday
14.12.2025 17:10 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Kent is no Superman, but he’s a HOFer. Were you surprised by the announcement? I was. Now, the next decision revolves around Chase Utley and Dustin Pedroia. billchuck.substack.com/p/jeff-kent
08.12.2025 18:39 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
We have another freebie because Sundays should be Fundays. Hey, if your media outlet wants to add Billy-Ball Fundays to your site, podcast, or YouTube channel to increase engagement, let’s talk. billchuck.substack.com/p/sunday-fun...
07.12.2025 17:18 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
THE BILLY-BALL BASEBALL WORD OF THE YEAR is….
Find out in this free edition of Billy-Ball.
billchuck.substack.com/p/the-billy-ball-word-of-the-year
