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John Thorn @johnthorn.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

On this date in 1845, first baseball game played that would hit the newspapers. Brooklyn beats NY, 22-1. Reported three days later, in the True Sun, October 13, 1845. (Don't get me started on single-wicket cricket.)

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Alex Gibney @alexgibneyfilm.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Yes. Later this fall the film will be available for rental and purchase on Amazon/Apple. And it will stream on HBO, likely in January.

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John Trupin @johntrupin.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Nothing could’ve prepared me for the ad read of the century from the Brewers radio broadcast after that Christian Yelich go-ahead single:

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Eric Umansky @ericumansky.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

This is exactly what ICE said: "Parra-Hernandez ran in front of an ICE vehicle and was struck." Now watch the video. They're no other word for it: They're lying.

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lauren @lauren.rotatingsandwiches.com · 12/10/2026

baseball in 2026 is like "the home team's starting pitcher gutted it out through thick and thin in a herculean effort of four and one third innings"

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Keith Law @keithlaw.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

so the final four are * a team that has never won the World Series in its 28 seasons * a team that has never won the World Series in its 57 seasons * a team that hasn’t won the World Series in 77 seasons * Dodgers

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J.C. Bradbury @jcbradbury.com · 10/10/2026

Politicians, when it comes to sports venues.

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David Simon @audacityofdespair.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Opposed to the death penalty, me. But if I did see capital punishment as appropriate for the worst crimes -- Eichmann in Jerusalem, or Timothy McVeigh or Dylann Roof -- the profundity of the state taking life in reply demands sobriety and a basic distaste for the undertaking. Not a public carnival.

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Dan Szymborski @dszymborski.fangraphs.com · 10/10/2026

The reason is obvious, of course, but it's kinda funny that 2017-now had more MLB playoff games than 1903 to 1968.

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The Onion @theonion.com · 10/10/2026

Forward-Thinking CEO Hoping Company Can Capture New Audience By Making Product Worse In Every Conceivable Way theonion.com/forward-thinking-ceo-h…

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John Thorn @johnthorn.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Simply great ... I had not seen this 1992 documentary before: Larry Hogan's "Before You Can Say Jackie Robinson." Veterans of the Negro Leagues (Leon Day, Monte Irvin, Larry Doby, more) tell their stories; Amiri Baraka, too. So many old friends took part. www.youtube.com/watch?v=0G29...

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Before You Can Say Jackie Robinson

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JamBase @jambase.com · 09/10/2026

John Prine would have turned 80 tomorrow. Last night in Chicago, Jeff Tweedy, Margo Price, Nathaniel Rateliff, Steve Earle and more celebrated the songwriter through his music. See how Chicago honored one of its own ... www.jambase.com/article/jeff...

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Jeff Tweedy, Margo Price, Nathaniel Rateliff & More Celebrate John Prine’s 80th Birthday In Chicago

Jeff Tweedy, Margo Price, Nathaniel Rateliff and more performed John Prine songs at The Chicago Theatre on Thursday for the Souvenirs: 80 Years of John Prine tribute concert.

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Rex Huppke @rexhuppke.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Absolute depravity. Our country is profoundly broken.

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peter wilt @pwilt1.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

This was Machado after his follow through on his 8th inning fly out to Mitchell at the wall. Blowing bubbles.

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Sarah Langs @slangsonsports.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

The White Sox are the only team in postseason history to win 4 straight games, with their starter going 4 innings or fewer in each

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"smokey stevenson" @kurtblumenau.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

temporary scoreboards: so awesome. Pull up your flivver and watch the World Serious with all your neighbors

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Heavy J Studios #CardSky @heavyjstudios.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Rich Kee shared the passing of Fred Claire last night. I asked Fred in ‘21 if he’d help judge the Josh Gibson card art contest. Super easy to tell an internet rando no. Instead shared how grateful he’d be to honor a man his friend Campy spoke so highly of. Kindness thru and thru. A great soul. RIP.

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James Fegan @jrfegan.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Grant Taylor threw four innings two days ago. Braden Montgomery had a .430 OPS vs. LHP this season. Sean Burke got demoted to Triple-A last August. These White Sox just keep defying all of it. chicago.suntimes.com/white-sox/20...

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James Fegan @jrfegan.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

White Sox beat the Guardians, 4-3 A three-run sixth keyed by a Braden Montgomery two-run double flipped the game. Sean Burke was brilliant in bulk. Grant Taylor pitched again. Sox are a win away from the ALCS.

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Sarah Langs @slangsonsports.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Game finished in relief getting 4+ outs in each of first 3 career postseason app: 2026 Grant Taylor 1983 Al Holland 1982 Bruce Sutter 1960 Roy Face 1959 Gerry Staley 1959 Larry Sherry

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Chicago Tribune @chicagotribune.com · 04/10/2026

‘He’s a beast out there’: Grant Taylor’s 4-inning save extends lights-out postseason for Chicago White Sox

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‘He’s a beast out there’: Grant Taylor’s 4-inning save extends lights-out postseason for Chicago White Sox

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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Memorable Presidential Quotes In History From FDR: "The only thing we have to fear... is fear itself." From JFK: "Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country." From our Vulgarian-In-Chief:

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Bruce Little @brucedlittle.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

"Guess who I bumped into?" Jack Smith was spotted (with a Springsteen Tee) at the "Power to the People" concert by Joanne Leahy. Who thinks he would be a great AG?

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Shannon7218 @winniefloof.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

I fucking love @tommorelloofficial.bsky.social and Dave Grohl for showing Jack Smith he is a badass! This is how you fight back against the sack of shit in the White House! Jack Smith enrages Trump by wearing 'No Kings' shirt to Springsteen show www.rawstory.com/jack-smith-t...

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Jack Smith enrages Trump by wearing 'No Kings' shirt to Springsteen show

President Donald Trump went after former special counsel Jack Smith on Sunday, a day after photos of Smith at a Maryland music festival spread across social media."Deranged Jack Smith is a Crooked Pro...

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Tondu @tonduturk.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Jack Smith wearing a Bruce Springsteen Land of Hope & Dreams No Kings t-shirt 🙂

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dianecheyanne.bsky.social @dianecheyanne.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Jack Smith at Power to the People wearing a Springsteen t-shirt

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Serendipity @serendipityinfl.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

I know why Trump was in a foul mood🤣 20,000 attended Power to the People Concert with Bruce Springsteen Dave Grohl, Dave Matthew,Tom Morello, Flavor Fav,Public Enemy and more in Maryland today (Special sighting Jack Smith)

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Sarah Langs @slangsonsports.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Most 100+ mph pitches in postseason series under tracking (2008): 2026 NLDS MIL SD: 64 (1 game) 2016 NLDS CHC SF: 56 2025 NLDS CHC MIL: 55 2016 WS CHC CLE: 54 2025 NLWCS CIN LAD: 49 h/t the wizard @jasonbernard.bsky.social

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Sarah Langs @slangsonsports.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Brothers to each homer in same postseason: 2026 William & Willson Contreras 2025 Bo & Josh Naylor 2007 Stephen & J.D. Drew 1997 Sandy Jr. & Roberto Alomar 1964 Ken & Clete Boyer h/t @EliasSports

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Casey Drottar @caseydrottar.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Kudos to Austin Wells, who broke up a no-hitter in a way that somehow made things worse for his own team...

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Sarah Langs @slangsonsports.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Tarik Skubal now has 63 career postseason strikeouts That’s the second-most in a pitcher’s first 7 postseason appearances, behind only Bob Gibson (74) Only other pitchers with 63+ Ks in any 7-PS game span: Randy Johnson Gerrit Cole Cliff Lee Curt Schilling

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MLB @mlbbot.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

The @WhiteSox are 3-0 to start the Postseason! They have yet to trail at any point 😯

Kyle Teel and Grant Taylor celebrate after the White Sox win Game 1 of their ALDS matchup with the Cleveland Guardians. They are wearing black Chicago White Sox jerseys.

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Sarah Langs @slangsonsports.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Through seven strikeouts today in 5 innings, Tarik Skubal has 63 career postseason strikeouts That’s the second-most in a pitcher’s first 7 postseason appearances, behind only Bob Gibson (74)

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Keith Law @keithlaw.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

ah, of course the entire thing is a lie

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James Fegan @jrfegan.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

White Sox beat the Guardians, 3-0 in ALDS Game 1. Munetaka Murakami cranked a long dinger, Colson Montgomery had a funny-looking RBI double. Grant Taylor and four other Sox pitchers combined for a three-hit shutout One way or another, Chicago will host multiple playoff games.

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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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LaMond Pope @lamondpope.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Game 1 Final: White Sox 3, Guardians 0. White Sox lead in the ALDS 1-0. Munetaka Murakami hit a 2-run homer. Grant Taylor struck out 6 over the last 4 innings.

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Sarah Langs @slangsonsports.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Grant Taylor’s six strikeouts are tied for the most in a postseason relief appearance with no walks all time 11th instance

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Brent Maguire @bmags94.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

The White Sox have their first postseason shutout since Game 4 of the 2005 World Series, which secured their four-game sweep of the Astros. Just sayin'.

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Cali @calimiller.me · 03/10/2026

Here’s the shirt the singer in Grandson is wearing. #PowerToThePeople

EAT TAINTED MEAT
BREATHE POISON AIR
DRINK NASTY WATER
HELP ONLY YOURSELF
* VOTE *
REPUBLICAN

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Sarah Langs @slangsonsports.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Munetaka Murakami! 112.2 mph home run! That’s the hardest-hit ball so far this postseason

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Block Club Chicago @blockclubchi.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

You can tour the Uptown Theatre as part of Open House Chicago this year. buff.ly/T4N8a8W

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Dan Chibnall @bookowl.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Mattingly might still have a job if he had just listened to Mr. Burns

mr. burns yelling at don mattingly to trim his sideburns and that he should go home he's off the team

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Brian Stack @brianstack153.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

“Camp Michael McDonald”from “Late Night with Conan” years ago with Jon Glaser as McDonald. Still cracks me up. Jon came up with this idea one day after we were all talk-singing to each other at rehearsal like Michael McDonald. #FlashbackFriday youtu.be/p6hclTqXvBw?is

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Satellite TV Channels Camp Michael McDonald

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Ken Tremendous @kentremendous.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

They deserve every miserable humiliating L they take

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