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Eric Vickrey @ericvickrey.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Kiké Hernández has now homered in 5.7% of his postseason at-bats. Hank Aaron homered in 5.4% of his career at-bats.

Eric Vickrey @ericvickrey.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

I connected with Fred Claire while working on a Dodgers-related book and found him to be incredibly kind and generous. The former sportswriter-turned-baseball executive wrote about his inspiring cancer journey in the book Extra Innings. He donated all proceeds from the book to City of Hope. RIP.

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Eric Vickrey @ericvickrey.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Found the one baseball-related item at the National Nordic Museum in Seattle. Children of Finnish immigrants playing sandlot ball in Askel, Michigan, circa 1915.

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Eric Vickrey @ericvickrey.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Born on September 23: John Coltrane Ray Charles Bruce Springsteen Jim Morrison

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Eric Vickrey @ericvickrey.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Sweet mail day! A travel scorebook from @thirty81press.bsky.social and the latest book by @zakford.bsky.social.

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Eric Vickrey @ericvickrey.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Only four players have played 26 seasons. One is this chap, Deacon McGuire, who had an 80-grade mustache.

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Eric Vickrey @ericvickrey.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Besties: Ralphie and Eleanor Rigby

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Eric Vickrey @ericvickrey.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Ichiro is going through a warmup routine for the Mariners alumni home run derby as if it’s a game. Playing long toss and throwing lasers from the warning track to the first-base line.

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Eric Vickrey @ericvickrey.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Tonight was only the third time in Yankees history in which both teams hit five or more home runs. One of the other two was this slug fest, featuring 3 home runs by Lou Gehrig!

Yankees vs Athletics line score, May 22, 1930

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Eric Vickrey @ericvickrey.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

A week after the Dodgers announced the signing of Jackie Robinson, Dan Daniel of The Sporting News wrote, "It is quite inconceivable that the story has received far more attention than it is worth. ... Robinson ... insofar as can be discerned, will never play for the Brooklyn club." Wow.

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Eric Vickrey @ericvickrey.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

This is heartbreaking. If you'd like to donate to SpokAnimal, here's the link: checkout.shelterluv.com/donate/spok

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Eric Vickrey @ericvickrey.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Just finished this gem…a must-read for any Beatles fan. I didn’t want it to end.

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Eric Vickrey @ericvickrey.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

David Eckstein dressed as an usher and handed out his own bobblehead.

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Eric Vickrey @ericvickrey.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Fun day slaying dragons with our 4-month-old pup, Eleanor Rigby.

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Eric Vickrey @ericvickrey.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Age 23 seasons: Ryne Sandberg: 3.2 WAR, 87 OPS+ Roberto Alomar: 4.6 WAR, 119 OPS+ Robinson Canó': 3.2 WAR, 126 OPS+ Dustin Pedroia: 3.9 WAR, 112 OPS+ JJ Wetherholt: 3.7 WAR (so far!), 129 OPS+ #Cardinals

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Eric Vickrey @ericvickrey.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Amazing experience speaking at the @baseballhall.org in Cooperstown today. Still pinching myself.

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Eric Vickrey @ericvickrey.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Had Doubleday Field all to myself this morning.

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Eric Vickrey @ericvickrey.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

With the advent of the electron microscope, scientists are now able to read the back of Tommy John’s 1989 Topps card.

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Eric Vickrey @ericvickrey.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

When in Cooperstown…ripped my first pack in many years. Not brave enough to try the gum. A few solid guys. Had to look up Louie Meadows.

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Eric Vickrey @ericvickrey.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Went to Yankee Stadium tonight expecting see a pitchers’ duel between Davis Martin and Gerrit Cole and instead saw a bunch of bombs and Luiangel Acuna lobbing 41 mph meatballs.

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Eric Vickrey @ericvickrey.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Former Chunichi Dragons first baseman Don Newcombe was born 100 years ago today.

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Eric Vickrey @ericvickrey.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Good show on Cat TV this morning.

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Eric Vickrey @ericvickrey.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

No better way to commute home after a ballgame. Mariners make it seven in a row.

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Eric Vickrey @ericvickrey.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Thanks to SABR, Dan Wilson can learn a thing or two about the 2001 team.

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Eric Vickrey @ericvickrey.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Plotting their takeover of the treat drawer.

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Eric Vickrey @ericvickrey.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

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

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Eric Vickrey @ericvickrey.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

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.

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Eric Vickrey @ericvickrey.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

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

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Eric Vickrey @ericvickrey.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

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

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Eric Vickrey @ericvickrey.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

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.

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Eric Vickrey @ericvickrey.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

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

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Eric Vickrey @ericvickrey.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

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.

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Eric Vickrey @ericvickrey.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

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!

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Eric Vickrey @ericvickrey.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

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!

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Eric Vickrey @ericvickrey.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

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

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Eric Vickrey @ericvickrey.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

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

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Eric Vickrey @ericvickrey.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

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.

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Eric Vickrey @ericvickrey.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

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

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Eric Vickrey @ericvickrey.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

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

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Eric Vickrey @ericvickrey.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Not sure if this says more about Koufax or Skenes: Sandy Koufax in 1966: 26-8, 2.04 ERA, 382 strikeouts in 335.2 innings. Paul Skenes career totals: 23-14, 2.08 ERA, 398 strikeouts in 332.2 innings.

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Eric Vickrey @ericvickrey.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

I have a little shadow that goes in and out with me, And what can be the use of him is more than I can see.

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Eric Vickrey @ericvickrey.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

I host a music show called Jam Sandwich on my local community radio station. This week, I'm blending two of my passions with a baseball-themed playlist in celebration of opening day. Tune in tonight from 6:30 to 8:00 pm PST at kptz.org.

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Eric Vickrey @ericvickrey.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

The Angels, who didn't televise a single spring training game this year, were the one team in the Cactus League that let its players and fans roast in the 105-degree heat today rather than push to a night game.

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Eric Vickrey @ericvickrey.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

This book has some great quotes, including this one by Bill Foster: "As I was going to the ballpark one morning, I saw a rat in the alley sitting on a garbage can chewing on an onion. He was just eating & crying. Any time a rat's got to eat an onion, that's rough. But that's what happened in '29."

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