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Katie Wilson for Seattle @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social · 21h

ICYMI: Last 4th of July, I enjoyed a Mariners game with local baseball writer John Trupin. We talked about baseball, affordability, and freedom. It’s a great October to be a scrappy upstart in Seattle. #thisisyourcity #mariners #humpy #katiewilson #seattle

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Roger Cormier: Built for Fall @yayroger.bsky.social · 18h

Welcome to Bluesky. Here is your copy of the Antifa Manual and MLB Extra Innings for some reason.

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1st Viscount Craigavon @cdgoldstein.baseballprospectus.com · 19h

www.baseballprospectus.com/news/article...

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Nathalie Graham @gramsofgnats.bsky.social · 21h

Before you tune into the Mariners game, read this story about campaign finance drama:

www.thestranger.com/news/2025/10...

Bruce Harrell Spoke at a Fundraiser for the PAC Supporting Him

On Sept. 16, Bruce Harrell was scheduled to attend a fundraising event for Bruce Harrell for Seattle’s Future, the political action committee supporting his reelection campaign. According to an email ...

www.thestranger.com

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John Trupin @johntrupin.bsky.social · 19h

Absolutely crushing so far, but having been at dozens of Blue Jays invasions of Seattle, mercifully weak showing from the Mariners rivals to the south

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John Trupin @johntrupin.bsky.social · 20h

There was some concern of Toronto fans infiltrating the crowd in Seattle this week. I’ve never heard it quieter during Blue Jays success at a Mariners game.

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Lookout Landing @lookoutlanding.bsky.social · 1d

The world has gotten to know Eduard Bazardo in these playoffs. But the Mariners’ fiery Venezuelan reliever wasn’t always this guy.

@ajeto.bsky.social is back to tell you how Seattle found its stopper. www.lookoutlanding.com/mlb-postseas...

Eduard Bazardo Has Been a Life Raft

The unheralded Venezuelan mixed up his pitch mix midseason and has become invaluable for the Seattle Mariners.

www.lookoutlanding.com

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Ryan Blake @swingsandtakes.com · 2d

Josh Naylor picked up a bizarre hit in ALCS Game 2 on a pitch way up and away. It's an extreme example of a pitch he's had success on in 2025.

Like most things with Josh Naylor, I'm not really sure how or why.

For @lookoutlanding.bsky.social

Josh Naylor: up, up and away

New heights

www.lookoutlanding.com

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John Trupin @johntrupin.bsky.social · 2d

This is a fabulous article on a trend I love. Players being healthier means more everyday players. More being able to count on a team's best efforts when you go to the ballpark. Fewer limp-hitting backstops, better competition.

Mike Petriello @mikepetriello.bsky.social · 2d

Wrote about how Cal Raleigh is up to 739 PA this season & how top catchers in general just seemed to play more often after a job-sharing trend - and how maybe we should listen to all the catchers telling us that receiving on one knee saves their legs.

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This big change is keeping catchers like Raleigh fresh for October

Among the many, many, many impressive things about Cal Raleigh's 60-homer 2025 is something a lot more mundane, but extremely important: He showed up every day. Ralegh played in 159 games. He took 705...

www.mlb.com

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Jared Holt @jaredlholt.bsky.social · 2d

One of the craziest stories I've seen in a long time. If you think Trump and his administration are extreme and depraved, just wait until you learn about the young guns who are positioning themselves to take over the reigns in the next few decades

www.politico.com/news/2025/10...

‘I love Hitler’: Leaked messages expose Young Republicans’ racist chat

Thousands of private messages reveal young GOP leaders joking about gas chambers, slavery and rape.

www.politico.com

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John Trupin @johntrupin.bsky.social · 2d

@sanfordandson.bsky.social you're getting a new neighbor

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Ivy @jivy.bsky.social · 3d

The Sultan of Squat!

Lookout Landing @lookoutlanding.bsky.social · 3d

The Sultan of Squat does it again: www.lookoutlanding.com/game-recap/1...

With conviction, Bryce Miller, Cal Raleigh, and the Seattle Mariners win ALCS Game 1, 3-1

A brilliant start yields a brilliant start.

www.lookoutlanding.com

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Jake Parr @jakebparr.bsky.social · 2d

The Mariners are in a better position right now than at any point in their history. How did we get here? And what happens now that they're coming home?

www.lookoutlanding.com/game-recap/1...

Mariners rock, roll through Blue Jays 10-3

The Mariners have reached new heights and uncharted waters

www.lookoutlanding.com

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John Trupin @johntrupin.bsky.social · 2d

I see. No, I spoke unclearly. I knew Babe Ruth's nicknames, and given his fame, many players are nicknamed in reference to him and his many flowery nicknames. I was surprised to find nobody had made the "Sultan of *Squat*" reference already, and pleased to realize I could hopefully get it started.

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John Trupin @johntrupin.bsky.social · 2d

Are they going to qualifying offer him at this point?

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John Trupin @johntrupin.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you for listening and holding up a newspaper with today's date on it while doing so, haha.

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John Trupin @johntrupin.bsky.social · 2d

Indeed, that is the inspiration for why I called Raleigh the "Sultan of Squat" in my article. The reference of course is to Ruth, given Raleigh's 60 homers, as well as his famous backside, and the simple fact that he squats to catch.

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Razzball @razzball.bsky.social · 2d

If I send you this, know I’ve lost my shit

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John Trupin @johntrupin.bsky.social · 2d

I thought he was fabulous in the playoffs last year. This has been distinctly disappointing following how good Amin+Waino was! Has he just kinda absorbed Smoltz's combo disinterest and presumption everyone is as brand new as him?

John Trupin @johntrupin.bsky.social · 2d

Brandon Nimmo thinks that looks burnt

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John Trupin @johntrupin.bsky.social · 2d

He is risking being executed by his pitchers, that's for sure

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John Trupin @johntrupin.bsky.social · 2d

So uh... do they do Gold Glove voting before the end of the season too

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John Trupin @johntrupin.bsky.social · 2d

Max Scherzer doesn't need extra incentive, but if he wants to improve his chances of winning, he may need to incapacitate his manager

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John Trupin @johntrupin.bsky.social · 2d

In the 4 playoff games John Schneider has managed the Blue Jays against the Mariners between 2022 and 2025, he's pulled his starter mid-inning each time.

The numbers from the relievers to complete those half innings:

9 TBF, 2 wild pitches, 2 home runs, 4 hits, and 8(!!!) runs allowed.

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Katie Wilson for Seattle @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social · 2d

Now is not the time to reelect a mayor who refuses to take responsibility for the failures of his administration. We have lost shelter beds every year of the mayor’s term, and more people are sleeping outside as a result. We are a national outlier on unsheltered homelessness.

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