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Jake Mailhot @jakemailhot.com · 01/09/2026

You’d think these two posts back-to-back in the timeline were related, but they were not! But I did laugh very loudly!

One BlueSky post sharing a link to a story about the CDC challenging the two measles deaths in PA followed by a second BlueSky post showing Gonzo saying “and Tiny Tim, who MIGHT have died….”

They were not related posts.

Jake Mailhot @jakemailhot.com · 31/07/2026

I’ve lived in Bellingham for more than 20 years and I finally saw orcas in the bay tonight. Three juveniles and a mother close to the shore plus two more adults further out in the bay.

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Jake Mailhot @jakemailhot.com · 29/07/2026

The starting lineups from the last time the Mariners won against the Dodgers (L - April 19, 2021) and the last time they won in Dodger Stadium (R - June 28, 2009). Remember some of these guys?

Mariners-Dodgers lineups from April 19, 2021.

Mariners-Dodgers lineups from June 28, 2009.

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Jake Mailhot @jakemailhot.com · 16/07/2026

Some quick observations about the Mariners' 2027 schedule: - That stretch from late May to early July is going to be brutal. 36 games in 39 days. Two back-to-back 13 game stretches. A road trip through HOU, NYY, and PHI. 😬 - A series in CLE in early April 🥶 - A 16 game stretch to finish Apr. 😩

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Jake Mailhot @jakemailhot.com · 18/06/2026

I took a little time this afternoon to pencil out what the Mariners piggybacking schedule could look like until the All-Star break starting with Friday's Miller/Castillo combo. Days rest for each starter are listed in parentheses.

Calendar showing the potential Mariners' starting rotation up to the All-Star break

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Jake Mailhot @jakemailhot.com · 16/06/2026

Blaze Jordan is so trendy at @fangraphs.com today.

A screenshot of RotoGraphs featuring Blaze Jordan highlighted in two different trending articles.

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Jake Mailhot @jakemailhot.com · 20/05/2026

The Mariners pitching plan tonight:

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Jake Mailhot @jakemailhot.com · 04/05/2026

"And I'm free, free fallin'" Last week, the Giants had risen 7 spots in the @fangraphs.com Power Rankings, up to a hair above league average. They gave up all the progress and more.

A graph showing the Elo rating of the San Francisco Giants in free fall.

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Jake Mailhot @jakemailhot.com · 21/04/2026

It’s the best day of the year

A glove and glasses sit on the grass in the outfield. It’s Opening Day.

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Jake Mailhot @jakemailhot.com · 20/04/2026

I'm also debuting a new tool in the FanGraphs Lab: the Power Rankings Board. Track your team's Elo ranking throughout the season or take a look back historically -- Elo data goes back to the beginning of 2022. Enjoy! www.fangraphs.com/lab/power-ra...

FanGraphs Power Rankings Board tracking team Elo, playoff odds, and Power Score.

A graph tracking team Elo throughout the season.

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Jake Mailhot @jakemailhot.com · 16/04/2026

Here's a little sneak preview of a fun little tool I helped cook up for the @fangraphs.com Lab. Coming soon!

A table showing ten MLB teams, their W-L records, fun little emojis, and Elo scores.

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Jake Mailhot @jakemailhot.com · 18/03/2026

Found this while cleaning out a neighbor’s garage. It’s still sealed. Dare I open it? It would probably taste exactly the same as it did 25 years ago.

2001 All-Star Collector’s Can featuring Edgar Martinez.

Diet Pepsi: so light, so crisp, so refreshing — even after 25 years.

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Jake Mailhot @jakemailhot.com · 28/02/2026

Nice debut from Kade Anderson today. Earned 8 whiffs, 3 each with his fastball (43% whiff%) and changeup (100%). Really liked the action on his offspeed pitch and it looks like a weapon he can use against both right- and left-handed batters.

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Jake Mailhot @jakemailhot.com · 21/02/2026

Command kind of faltered for Emerson Hancock in his second inning of work, but I liked what I saw from him. Added a tick on his fastballs with a corresponding inch of additional IVB on his 4S. 7 whiffs (78% whiff%!) New slider looks interesting too, but he only threw a pair of them.

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Jake Mailhot @jakemailhot.com · 19/12/2025

The #1 movie when you were 10 years old is how your 2026 is going to go. I’m not sure if this is a good thing or a bad thing.

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Jake Mailhot @jakemailhot.com · 05/12/2025

World’s #1 (faux) Julio Rodriguez Enjoyer.

List of sleeper FanGraphs player pages visited showing two different Julio Rodriguezes at the top, but not THAT Julio Rodríguez. And also Arquimedes Caminero.

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Jake Mailhot @jakemailhot.com · 03/12/2025

Yep this checks out — my Apple Music account isn’t really my own. I’m just glad we’ve branched out from Frozen this year. The real shocker is Howard Shore sneaking in in June. Must have listened to the LotR soundtracks a ton that month. 🤷‍♂️

Apple Music Replay showing top artists per month. It’s Frozen, Wicked, Bluey, and KPop Demon Hunters all the way down.

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Jake Mailhot @jakemailhot.com · 01/11/2025

Wicked has taken over our house this Halloween. I guess it’s a reprieve from Frozen. Not even the stormy wind and rain could dampen their spirits.

Two children dressed as Elphaba and Glinda from Wicked for Halloween.

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Jake Mailhot @jakemailhot.com · 17/10/2025

Playoff baseball, round deux. Catch it!

T-Mobile park from the third deck as the Mariners take the field.

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Jake Mailhot @jakemailhot.com · 17/10/2025

It’s possible I spotted the only Luke French jersey in existence. Too bad his friend wasn’t wearing a Ty France jersey, but Jose Lopez is a good pull too.

Two men wearing a Jose Lopez jersey and a Luke French jersey.

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Jake Mailhot @jakemailhot.com · 11/10/2025

Yeah, the location on the changeup hasn’t been great, but it doesn’t matter. They’re flailing at it anyway.

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Jake Mailhot @jakemailhot.com · 11/10/2025

lol nearly an 80% whiff rate on the changeup for Skubal.

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Jake Mailhot @jakemailhot.com · 28/09/2025

Not now White Sox! I’ve already got the quad box filled up!

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Jake Mailhot @jakemailhot.com · 23/09/2025

I generally play my series previews for @lookoutlanding.bsky.social pretty straight, but writing about Bradley Blalock broke me. I can’t believe the Rockies made me write about pitchers named McCade Brown, Tanner Gordon, and Blalock... www.lookoutlanding.com/series-previ...

A screenshot from the Mariners-Rockies series preview for Lookout Landing decrying Bradley Blalock.

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Jake Mailhot @jakemailhot.com · 22/09/2025

It's the final week of the season and there are only a few opportunities to shake up the playoff races. Here's an updated spoiler table for this week's games: 🚨Spoiler alert: TEX #AllForTX PIT #LetsGoBucs MIA #MarlinsBeisbol ATH #Athletics LAA #RepTheHalo 👻Playing for fun: Too many...

A table showing which eliminated teams have the most chances to disrupt the playoff picture. This week, the Rangers, Pirates, and Marlins have big series against playoff contenders, while the Braves, Giants, Nationals, and Royals are playing teams without any playoff jeopardy.

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Jake Mailhot @jakemailhot.com · 15/09/2025

Which teams can sow chaos into the playoff picture? Here's an updated spoiler table for this week's games: 🚨Spoiler alert: MIN #MNTwins KCR #FountainsUp TBR #RaysUp 👻Playing for fun: COL #Rockies

A table showing which eliminated teams have the most chances to disrupt the playoff picture. This week, the Twins and Royals have two series against playoff contenders, while the Rockies and Braves are playing teams without any playoff jeopardy.

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Jake Mailhot @jakemailhot.com · 14/09/2025

I see you George Kirby. 7 whiffs on 16 swings (44% whiff rate) on the four-seamer through three innings today.

A screenshot from Baseball Savant showing George Kirby’s pitch velocity readings. His fastball is up by almost a full mile per hour.

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Jake Mailhot @jakemailhot.com · 08/09/2025

Is your team out of the playoff picture? Do you want to know if your eliminated team will be able to play spoiler in September? Here's a table to reference for this week's games: 🚨Spoiler alert: COL #Rockies ATH #Athletics 👻Playing for fun: PIT #LetsGoBucs WSN #Natitude

A table showing which eliminated teams have the most chances to disrupt the playoff picture. This week, the Rockies and Athletics have two series against playoff contenders, while the Pirates and Nationals are playing teams already eliminated.

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Jake Mailhot @jakemailhot.com · 02/09/2025

I have remembered some esoteric Mariners from the past, including a cursed infield trio.

Immaculate Grid x Defector Remeber Some Guys
First row: Stan Javier, Arquimedes Caminero, Carlos Peguero
Second row: Jeremy Reed, Mike Marjama, Chris Snelling
Third row: Pokey Reese, Wilson Valdez, Robert Andino

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Jake Mailhot @jakemailhot.com · 13/08/2025

The Mariners got me a very nice birthday present 🎁

AL West standings showing the Mariners and Astros tied for the lead.

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Jake Mailhot @jakemailhot.com · 10/08/2025

Toured this college baseball stadium and some minor leaguers decided to start playing.

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Jake Mailhot @jakemailhot.com · 07/08/2025

Back to the best place on Earth.

A panorama view of the Oregon coast, just outside of Newport

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Jake Mailhot @jakemailhot.com · 16/07/2025

At one point, the @fangraphs.com trade value tool served up Shohei vs. Skenes three times within 10 matchups. I think I picked Ohtani twice and Skenes once. It's too close to call!

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Jake Mailhot @jakemailhot.com · 01/06/2025

When you’re in Seattle for the day and the Mariners are playing a late afternoon game, you grab late minute tickets. It’s what you do.

T-Mobile Park from the Center Field bleachers

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Jake Mailhot @jakemailhot.com · 13/05/2025

“Obviously, a person no longer with us cannot represent a threat to the integrity of the game.” I do not think that’s so obvious, Mr. Manfred, given the sweeping vitriol this decision was met with. Relitigating Rose’s eligibility seems to be a threat to the integrity of the game in and of itself.