Matt Albertson @mattalbertson.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Apropos youtu.be/yMq0rfR15gg?...youtu.beJoe Conklin Audio Bit: Aaron Nola - Lola!YouTube video by Joe Conklin Comedy 011
Matt Albertson @mattalbertson.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Last weekend, I had the opportunity to play for the New York Mutuals at the National Association of Historic Base Ball Clubs National Championship outside Lewes, Delaware. 2120
Matt Albertson @mattalbertson.bsky.social · 24/09/2026I listened to the @justmckinney.bsky.social episode of @doingbaseball.bsky.social and was surprised to learn Geer lived in Philadelphia in 1882 but didn't hook up with the Phila. League Alliance club that season. (Ad from Nov 1881 Inquirer) 230
Matt Albertson @mattalbertson.bsky.social · 22/09/2026~ 8.5 hours, low and slow. (Added some char on the Griddle top for a few mins before letting the meat rest). 020
Reposted by Matt AlbertsonMatt Albertson @mattalbertson.bsky.social · 07/09/2026September 3rd marked the 157th anniversary of a significant event in American History: the baseball game between the Pythian B.B.C. and the Olympic Ball Club of Philadelphia. This was the first interracial game between two prominent clubs. 1/ 1259
Matt Albertson @mattalbertson.bsky.social · 07/09/2026September 3rd marked the 157th anniversary of a significant event in American History: the baseball game between the Pythian B.B.C. and the Olympic Ball Club of Philadelphia. This was the first interracial game between two prominent clubs. 1/ 1259
Matt Albertson @mattalbertson.bsky.social · 04/09/2026Baseball's 19th century stars were quickly forgotten by the time the HOF was established. In 1911, Baseball Magazine published a piece on a theoretical HOF. "The object of our HOF was merely to choose the greatest players from the history of the game..." Charlie Ferguson was included. 140
Matt Albertson @mattalbertson.bsky.social · 04/09/2026As a kid, my first exposure to the baseball's history was through this book by David Nemec. I was enthralled. Eventually, I joined the Society for American Baseball Research in 2015, a year after graduating from grad school. I thought my research focus would be the dead ball era. I was wrong. 2162
Reposted by Matt AlbertsonBaseballObscura @justmckinney.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Okay, so I'm 500 cases in on the 892 missing Negro League players from 1920-1948, now designated as major leaguers. Thought I would share success rates and a few fun/interesting cases. So far, I've managed to locate 58 missing players definitively with Gary Ashwill at Seamheads giving confirmation 1222
Reposted by Matt AlbertsonMatt Albertson @mattalbertson.bsky.social · 01/10/2025It was an exciting day turned nightmarish for Ed Sixsmith on September 11, 1884. Sixsmith replaced Mike DePangher behind the plate in the third inning because the latter hurt his hand. Also note, three different Philadelphia papers noted 8 passed balls, not 5 per B-R. @twostrikenoise.bsky.social 461
Matt Albertson @mattalbertson.bsky.social · 03/09/2026This is a new discovery, and a wonderful one at that! 130
Matt Albertson @mattalbertson.bsky.social · 25/08/2026Scoring helps me stay focused at a game. Also, Aubrey is using the score book I use. It's excellent. eephusleague.com/product/the-...eephusleague.comThe Halfliner - Eephus LeagueDo you even keep score, bro? 050
Reposted by Matt AlbertsonBaseballObscura @justmckinney.bsky.social · 25/08/2026Smart and cool people like @mattalbertson.bsky.social are buying my book? Do you wanna be smart and cool and be part of the Billy Geer zeitgeist? Then buy my book for 20% off at mcfarlandbooks.com/product/the-...mcfarlandbooks.comThe Shortstop Was a Crook - McFarlandThe Shortstop Was a Crook The Sordid Baseball Life and Crimes of Billy Geer Justin Mckinney 978-1-4766-9989-9 979-8-3686-0009-3 111
Matt Albertson @mattalbertson.bsky.social · 24/08/2026This weekend, the Athletic Base Ball Club of Philadelphia participated in the Rocky Point Festival (RI) hosted by the Providence Grays. One player had a cigar bat, and asked that I take a few swings. Hard not to indulge. 0100
Matt Albertson @mattalbertson.bsky.social · 24/08/2026Mail day! Seek out @justmckinney.bsky.social latest publication, anywhere books are sold. 041
Matt Albertson @mattalbertson.bsky.social · 19/08/2026Reviewing my transcription and one word seems misplaced: "Irwin struck out and Gilligan ended his career(?) at first on Bastian’s assist." Odd. Gilligan finished the game and his playing career ended in 1888. Per the Popular American Dictionary (1885), career was defined as "a course; race". 130
Reposted by Matt AlbertsonBaseballObscura @justmckinney.bsky.social · 15/08/2026Hey, my book is out and it just got delivered to my house. If you want the same thrilling experience, you can buy it today. It's good, Gabby Hayes good. mcfarlandbooks.com/product/the-... 4143
Reposted by Matt AlbertsonMatt Albertson @mattalbertson.bsky.social · 15/08/2026A breakthrough! I am writing the SABR Games Project account for Charlie Ferguson's August 29, 1885 no-hitter against the Providence Grays. And I ran into some challenges with the play-by-play. Let's do another thread! 1/ 192
Matt Albertson @mattalbertson.bsky.social · 15/08/2026A breakthrough! I am writing the SABR Games Project account for Charlie Ferguson's August 29, 1885 no-hitter against the Providence Grays. And I ran into some challenges with the play-by-play. Let's do another thread! 1/ 192
Matt Albertson @mattalbertson.bsky.social · 15/08/2026A thread from the "Look What I Found While Looking For Something Else" file: I was reading a recall article about Charlie Ferguson (d. 1888) in the Jan. 30, 1908 Sporting News. It mentioned a base running contest between Ferguson and Tom Poorman! That's odd and interesting. Problem is, no date! 1/ 120
Matt Albertson @mattalbertson.bsky.social · 14/08/2026Today I uploaded some raw data for the Philadelphia City Series which stretched between 1882-90, 1903-1954. I'm slowly making my way through the 20th century at this point. But if you want dates, scores, home ballpark, attendance...I got you. mattalbertson.net/city-series-...mattalbertson.netCity Series TableVisit the post for more. 040
Matt Albertson @mattalbertson.bsky.social · 14/08/2026The last time the Phillies wore the uniforms that they're wearing tonight for the Field of Dreams game, Bloomsburg State Teacher's College graduate Danny Litwhiler was their leftfielder. @timkellysports.bsky.social 0141
Reposted by Matt AlbertsonTodd Radom @toddradom.bsky.social · 13/08/2026Tonight the Phillies will be wearing the 1939 baseball centennial patch on their jersey sleeves. Did you know that it was designed by a woman artist? New Yorker Marjori Bennett created the mark, which was worn across the AL and NL that year. My blog post from 2014: www.toddradom.com/blog/in-1939...toddradom.comIn 1939, Every MLB Team Wore This Logo — Todd Radom Design2014 marks the 75th anniversary of the first commemorative sleeve patch to be worn by every Major League Baseball club—the Baseball Centennial patch. All 16 teams—along with Minor League teams—feature... 25219
Reposted by Matt AlbertsonJohn Thorn @johnthorn.bsky.social · 10/08/2026@Retrosheet "is pleased to announce its first semi-annual release of 2026 ... box scores for the 1897 NL, play-by-play for the 1908 and 1909 AL/NL, and the 1933 and 1934 Negro League seasons. Thanks to Joe Callahan, Rob Wood, and others for their assistance." retrosheet.org/summer2026re...retrosheet.orgSummer 2026 Release 0228
Reposted by Matt AlbertsonMatt Albertson @mattalbertson.bsky.social · 05/08/2026I saw a short video today on the importance of Al Reach and his sporting goods business. It started off good before going off a cliff, stating that his company dated to 1874 and that he bought the Worcester (NL) franchise and moving them to Philadelphia. Let's fix that and do a deep dive. 2117
Matt Albertson @mattalbertson.bsky.social · 05/08/2026I saw a short video today on the importance of Al Reach and his sporting goods business. It started off good before going off a cliff, stating that his company dated to 1874 and that he bought the Worcester (NL) franchise and moving them to Philadelphia. Let's fix that and do a deep dive. 2117
Matt Albertson @mattalbertson.bsky.social · 09/07/2026@twostrikenoise.bsky.social This is great. But it gets awesome at 11:43 www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHz_...youtube.com1988 Triple-A All-Star Game Player IntroductionsYouTube video by TexasWildheartsFan 130
Reposted by Matt AlbertsonTodd Radom @toddradom.bsky.social · 08/07/2026One last call for Philly friends!— I'll be discussing and reading from "the Ballpark and Beyond" at the Free Library of Philadelphia Parkway Central Library on Thursday, July 9, at 6PM. Please join me. 075
Matt Albertson @mattalbertson.bsky.social · 04/07/2026Got a close look at the Big Boy today near MLK Drive in Philly 030
Reposted by Matt AlbertsonTodd Radom @toddradom.bsky.social · 30/06/2026Philly friends! I'll be discussing and reading from "the Ballpark and Beyond" at the Free Library of Philadelphia Parkway Central Library on Thursday, July 9, at 6PM. Please join me. libwww.freelibrary.org/calendar/eve...libwww.freelibrary.orgEvents: Author Talk | The Ballpark and Beyond with Todd Radom4th Floor Skyline Room Philadelphia will be the center of the baseball universe this July as Major League Baseballs All-Star Game returns here for the first time since 1996 as part of the nations 250... 094
Reposted by Matt Albertsonschmenk-bsky @schmenk.bsky.social · 28/06/2026The #Phillies were the first team in any pro sport to reach 10,000 and 11,000 losses. After last night they are now halfway to 12,000, at 11,500 (including the postseason). The Braves are next with 11,175. __ @thegoodphight.bsky.social 0135
Matt Albertson @mattalbertson.bsky.social · 28/06/2026If this intrigues you, you're in luck. Pierre and I are going to record an episode about these topics this week for what will undoubtedly be another thrilling episode of Quaker City Cranks! Stay tuned. 000
Matt Albertson @mattalbertson.bsky.social · 28/06/2026@twostrikenoise.bsky.social You will enjoy the ending. 000
Matt Albertson @mattalbertson.bsky.social · 28/06/2026Bryce Harper's cycle on Saturday June 20 was completed in the 5th inning. That's awfully quick and tied Gregg Jefferies for the quickest cycle in Phillies history. Or did he? Reliable records for this kind of thing only date to 1900 or 1901. 1/ 241
Reposted by Matt AlbertsonTwo Strike Noise @twostrikenoise.bsky.social · 22/06/2026I long ago turned off the Mets game for mental health reasons. But here's the John Kruk clip he was talking about from Aqua Teen Hunger Force. The likeness is spot on. Spot on! And yes, I do have all of these on hand just for such an occasion. Please share! 031
Matt Albertson @mattalbertson.bsky.social · 18/06/2026@twostrikenoise.bsky.social McBride would have been great for the hair category 120
Matt Albertson @mattalbertson.bsky.social · 09/06/2026You can have your '52 Mantle. This is the coolest baseball card ever produced. 010
Reposted by Matt AlbertsonSABR Pictorial Committee @sabrpictorial.bsky.social · 06/06/2026Exciting News! Friend of the Pictorial Committee, Craig Brown, has announced that there will soon be a book based on his tremendous website, Threads of the Game. See a preview of the book www.threadsofourgame.com/about/baseba...threadsofourgame.com“Baseball Threads” - Threads Of Our GameArriving April 2027 from Schiffer Publishing. Introducing BASEBALL THREADS. The Book of Early Baseball Fashion, 1849 to 1900. by Craig S. Brown Why do we need another baseball book? Here are 900 reaso... 0103
Matt Albertson @mattalbertson.bsky.social · 03/06/2026Bob Hamelin 1995 Pinnacle The greatest card ever made. @twostrikenoise.bsky.social 170
Matt Albertson @mattalbertson.bsky.social · 03/06/2026A leadoff triple (first peanut out of the bag) @markarmour04.bsky.social 060
Matt Albertson @mattalbertson.bsky.social · 02/06/2026On Facebook, I see a lot of baseball group posts. No surprise. But the sudden flood of AI generated images on pages and groups that used to be quality is a head scratcher. I just don't get it. Doesn't it take more time an effort to generate an AI image? 110
