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Daniel R. Epstein

@depstein1983.bsky.social
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Teacher, union president, baseball writer, and drummer. Contributor @baseballprospectus.com. Music @TheSubwayGhosts. he/him

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Daniel R. Epstein @depstein1983.bsky.social · 14h
How the hell did he hit that pitch at all, let alone for a homer
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Daniel R. Epstein @depstein1983.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Kody Clemens 13 G, 11.2 IP Javier Sanoja 13 G, 14 IP Garrett Stubbs 13 G, 12.1 IP Austin Hedges 12 G, 13 IP Luke Maile 12 G, 13 IP Miguel Rojas 12 G, 13 IP
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Daniel R. Epstein @depstein1983.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
We have a six-way battle to break TWO all-time MLB records in 2027! Hanser Alberto holds the records for pitching appearances (14) and innings (14) by a true position player. Six players could surpass both records next season:
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Daniel R. Epstein @depstein1983.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
I think we both know the answer to this
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Daniel R. Epstein @depstein1983.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
This is a biography Ron Swanson would approve of, except it should be in America instead of Canada, and it gives too much information.
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Daniel R. Epstein @depstein1983.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Correct. Making a big deal of this stuff is like analyzing a team's win-loss record in spring training.
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Daniel R. Epstein @depstein1983.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Can we all calm down about MLB's schedule "proposal?" If it was a real proposal, it would be 400 pages and cover a lot more than a reporter could fit in a tweet. This is a PR stunt, nothing more. It's meaningless.
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Daniel R. Epstein @depstein1983.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
That's kinda fascinating to dig into the generational trauma of emotional abuse passed down from Steinbrenner to Steinbrenner, and how it affects the team. But ultimately they're billionaires. The rest of us get over our shit and handle our business every day. They can too.
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Daniel R. Epstein @depstein1983.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Yes, and the Opening Day 3B will be McMahon. The Yankees are fixable, but that doesn't mean they'll be fixed.
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Daniel R. Epstein @depstein1983.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
The Yankees are fixable. 1)They have 8 SP who belong in a rotation, + Lagrange makes 9. Trade 2 of Warren, Weathers, Schmidt, & Elmer for 2B, 3B, and RHH C. 2)Get a manager who is less accepting of failure and doesn't let players FA without FO. That's working pretty well across the river for NYG.
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Daniel R. Epstein @depstein1983.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
These are not feel-good stories
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Daniel R. Epstein @depstein1983.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
The advantage didn't fade; it was acquiesced.
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Daniel R. Epstein @depstein1983.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
The Yankees used to be baseball's valedictorians, until somewhere along the way, they became content with a B+.
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Daniel R. Epstein @depstein1983.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
This miserable, hole-riddled patchjob of a lineup that Cashman cobbles together every year deserves this unceremonious exit.
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Daniel R. Epstein @depstein1983.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Everything Smoltz says is somehow more wrong than the last thing he said
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Daniel R. Epstein @depstein1983.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
🎶 Now it's Istanbul, not Constantinople 🎵
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Daniel R. Epstein @depstein1983.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
My daughter's middle school is having a fundraiser, and AI glasses are one of the prizes. This is not okay.
If my 6th grader sells enough chocolate, the school will give her AI glasses.
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Daniel R. Epstein @depstein1983.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Every store carries different ones anyway so my recommendation probably wouldn't help you much. I just look to see if it's single source primarily. Not "distributed in Italy (with the unwanted olives from six other countries).* Here's one of many guides online: www.seriouseats.com/best-extra-v...
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I Tasted 28 Olive Oils to Find the Best Ones to Buy for Cooking, Drizzling, and Dipping
We spoke to experts to find out what to look for when buying extra virgin olive oil—and tasted 28 bottles. We have top picks for cooking, finishing, and dipping.
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Daniel R. Epstein @depstein1983.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Now that's a new one for me! I'm going to have to look that up.
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Daniel R. Epstein @depstein1983.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
I always used olive oil kind of a lot but I didn't realize the quality I was losing. Now I'm on a huge olive oil kick and I'm putting it on probably way too many things lol. I didn't invent the ice cream idea though. It's a thing. honestlyyum.com/10740/vanill...
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Vanilla Ice Cream with OIive Oil and Sea Salt
People are always surprised to hear that I love my vanilla ice cream with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of sea salt. And then when I insist they try it – I get great pleasure in knowing that I...
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Daniel R. Epstein @depstein1983.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
... a few good olive oils and made my whole family do a taste test. The difference in quality was obvious. Now we're never turning back.
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Daniel R. Epstein @depstein1983.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
You absolutely must, but make sure you're using good, single-source olive oil that has been stored properly. Until a few weeks ago, I used a store brand jug of EVOO of questionable provenance, left out on my kitchen counter. I didn't even realize how bitter and rancid it had become. Then I bought...
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Daniel R. Epstein @depstein1983.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
The salt is a flavor enhancer, so a little of it makes the sweet taste sweeter. The olive oil depends on the olive oil itself. A fruity, mellow, slightly sweet extra virgin olive oil like the Moroccan oil I used pairs beautifully. I just started getting into good quality olive oils. Life changing.
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Daniel R. Epstein @depstein1983.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Vanilla ice cream, olive oil, kosher salt; whiskey, rocks
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Daniel R. Epstein @depstein1983.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
That can't be true. It would be huge worldwide news if he died. They would do the whole college of cardinals thing with the smoke or whatever.
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Daniel R. Epstein @depstein1983.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Wait, THAT'S who the Pope is??
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Daniel R. Epstein @depstein1983.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
It's gonna be Shoeless Joe
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Daniel R. Epstein @depstein1983.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Prepare for the Invasion of Aidans. There has never been an MLB player named Aidan, but there were 26 active minor leaguers named Aidan in the 2026 season.
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Daniel R. Epstein @depstein1983.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Since 2021, the Yankees have averaged 0.57 errors per game in the regular season and 0.66 errors per game in the postseason.
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Daniel R. Epstein @depstein1983.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
The Yankees were scared of the moment and mentally unprepared to face a Rays team that looked professional in every way. I can only describe their performance as "soft." I know that's not analytical, but everyone in the field looked like they were hoping the batter wouldn't hit it to them.
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Daniel R. Epstein @depstein1983.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Fire Boone. The Yankees looked mentally unprepared and scared of the moment tonight. They've beaten themselves repeatedly in both of these games.
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Daniel R. Epstein @depstein1983.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
This is absolutely pathetic from the Yankees. Just a miserable goddamn disaster. Soft.
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Daniel R. Epstein @depstein1983.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
The Yankees need to take Chisholm out of this game. Immediately, in the middle of the bottom of the first.
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Daniel R. Epstein @depstein1983.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Finally the unreleased tracks from the lion king are coming out
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Baseball Prospectus @baseballprospectus.com · 05/10/2026
Grant Taylor Is Stretching and Flexing at the Same Time by Daniel R. Epstein (@depstein1983.bsky.social) www.baseballprospectus.com/news/article...
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Grant Taylor Is Stretching and Flexing at the Same Time | Baseball Prospectus
Players sometimes announce themselves to the baseball world in the postseason. Last year, Cam Schlittler threw eight shutout innings against Boston in his first postseason outing, giving a sneak…
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Daniel R. Epstein @depstein1983.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Makes perfect sense! Didn't you know Tom Morello was in the band Rage in Favor of the Machine?
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Daniel R. Epstein @depstein1983.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Grant Taylor's two playoff outings are the two longest appearances of his MLB career, either by innings or pitches thrown. I broke down the deciding pitch to each of the 13 batters he faced in his four-inning save on Saturday. @baseballprospectus.com www.baseballprospectus.com/news/article...
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Grant Taylor Is Stretching and Flexing at the Same Time | Baseball Prospectus
Players sometimes announce themselves to the baseball world in the postseason. Last year, Cam Schlittler threw eight shutout innings against Boston in his first postseason outing, giving a sneak previ...
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Daniel R. Epstein @depstein1983.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
I've already started reading it, and I cosign this.
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Daniel R. Epstein @depstein1983.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Grant Taylor's two playoff outings are the two longest appearances of his MLB career, either by innings or pitches thrown. I broke down the deciding pitch to each of the 13 batters he faced in his four-inning save on Saturday. @baseballprospectus.com www.baseballprospectus.com/news/article...
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Grant Taylor Is Stretching and Flexing at the Same Time | Baseball Prospectus
Players sometimes announce themselves to the baseball world in the postseason. Last year, Cam Schlittler threw eight shutout innings against Boston in his first postseason outing, giving a sneak previ...
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Daniel R. Epstein @depstein1983.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Bad news: I missed most of the sports today. Good news: see below.
Steak seared in its own tallow and rosemary/thyme-infused butter, with golden potatoes and green beans roasted with herbs and a shitload of parmesan
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Daniel R. Epstein @depstein1983.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
si puo stoparlo
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Sarah Langs @slangsonsports.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
4+ inning saves in postseason since saves official (1969): Grant Taylor (CHW), 2026 ALDS G1 Lance McCullers Jr. (HOU), 2017 ALCS G7 Madison Bumgarner (SF), 2014 WS G7 Sammy Stewart (BAL), 1983 ALCS G3 Pedro Borbon (CIN), 1976 NLCS G2 Vida Blue (OAK), 1972 ALCS G5
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Daniel R. Epstein @depstein1983.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
They're stretching him out before our very eyes in the postseason! At this rate, he's going to throw three CG in the World Series.
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Daniel R. Epstein @depstein1983.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
They were like, bullpen game, but we're building the whole bullpen out of Grant Taylor
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Daniel R. Epstein @depstein1983.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Why do you think they're the Rutgers SCARLET Knights
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Daniel R. Epstein @depstein1983.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
static.klipy.com
Clapping Applause
ALT: Clapping Applause
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Daniel R. Epstein @depstein1983.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Imagine walking Austin Hedges
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Daniel R. Epstein @depstein1983.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
I'm a Rutgers fan and I've gotten so much done over the last decade or so
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Daniel R. Epstein @depstein1983.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Yes, we need more housing, more schools, more religious centers, yes to all of it, and yes in my backyard, but we can't build any of it without more infrastructure to support it. We need that just as much as everything else.
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Daniel R. Epstein @depstein1983.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
That road really is a traffic nightmare, though. They needed to widen it several decades ago because they're not going to stop developing the area.
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