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Justin Klugh

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Hittin’ Season for WHYY, The Dirty Inning, BP | Read my book, "Summer of the Cheap Wieners," out February 2026 from Brookline Books | "I don't believe in curses. I believe in a good bullpen.” Gene Mauch

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Justin Klugh @justinklugh.bsky.social · Jun 10

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT (Non-sarcastic)

My first book, "Summer of the Cheap Wieners," will be released next year by @brooklinebooks.bsky.social!

Ted Williams. Joe DiMaggio. In 1941, some eternal baseball lore was being written.

Also, the Phillies were there.

www.brooklinebooks.com/978195504158...

Summer of the Cheap Wieners - Brookline Books

Meet the 1941 Phillies: A sad little ball club with a fading number of disgruntled fans. They aren’t very good now, and they won’t be soon. But the Phill...

www.brooklinebooks.com

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Justin Klugh @justinklugh.bsky.social · 2h

DID YOU KNOW: @ahpod.bsky.social is an actual podcast, not just the account posting screencaps of J.T. Realmuto pointing to first base?

It's true, and we recorded everyone's favorite thing last night: An extremely long episode (for us). @franzkela.bsky.social

www.patreon.com/posts/absolu...

Absolutely Hammered: We can't fix the Phillies, but maybe we can fix you | Hittin' Season

Get more from Hittin' Season on Patreon

www.patreon.com

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Andrew Mearns @mearns.bsky.social · 2h

I am still eagerly awaiting the day Pope Bob rips his regalia off to reveal a Tad Iguchi shirsey to a confused Vatican

Razzball @razzball.bsky.social · 3h

Someone in the crowd: “Go Cubs!”

Pope Leo XIV: “Han perdido! They lost!”

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BYCTOM @byctom.bsky.social · 1d

this is the most like a mike tyson's punch out guy i have ever seen anyone look

Brewers outfielder Sal Frelick making an intense face as he prepares to throw the ball

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Jon Bois @jonbois.bsky.social · 5h

can we all at least agree that no one should ever be criticized for any reason

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The Ass is the father of the legs @internethippo.bsky.social · Nov 16

Honest question, (some of the most bad faith shit you've ever heard)

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JJ Cooper @jjcoop36.bsky.social · 4h

Hi everyone. I'm currently working on one of our offseason baseball books, and I have some freelance hours available for someone to help place copy/tables onto pages in InDesign and help edit the book.

If you have InDesign/editing skills and baseball knowledge, my DMs are open.

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lauren @lauren.rotatingsandwiches.com · 21h

only surprising thing about the racist young republican groupchat is that jd vance wasn't in there dropping crylaugh emoji reacts

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Justin Klugh @justinklugh.bsky.social · 1d

Would anyone like to read something silly on @baseballprospectus.com

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

The Shocking Shenaniganery of NLCS Game One | Baseball Prospectus

Chaos on ye olde ball field.

www.baseballprospectus.com

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jen ramos-eisen 🇵🇭 @jenramose.online · 23h

Jesus fucking Christ

Matt Ford @mford.bsky.social · 1d

Padres manager Mike Shildt said he retired in part because of death threats from sports bettors:

Mike Shildt says decision to retire was his own, but Padres questions remain

www.nytimes.com

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The Onion @theonion.com · 1d

Political Profile: Russell Vought https://theonion.com/political-profile-russell-vought/

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Justin Klugh @justinklugh.bsky.social · 1d

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1st Viscount Craigavon @cdgoldstein.baseballprospectus.com · 1d

if you wanted to read about last night's Game 1 -- and yes, that double play -- in the voice of an old-timey radio broadcaster, @justinklugh.bsky.social has you covered:

The Shocking Shenaniganery of NLCS Game One | Baseball Prospectus

Chaos on ye olde ball field.

www.baseballprospectus.com

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Justin Klugh @justinklugh.bsky.social · 1d

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Justin Klugh @justinklugh.bsky.social · 1d

Would anyone like to read something silly on @baseballprospectus.com

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

The Shocking Shenaniganery of NLCS Game One | Baseball Prospectus

Chaos on ye olde ball field.

www.baseballprospectus.com

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Jacob Pomrenke @buckweaver.bsky.social · 1d

What are the best baseball analytics articles you’ve read (or written) in 2025? Nominations are now open for the SABR Analytics Conference Research Awards: sabr.org/latest/seeki...

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Justin Klugh @justinklugh.bsky.social · 1d

Yes

Justin Klugh @justinklugh.bsky.social · 1d

Poultry. He’s a bird

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Justin Klugh @justinklugh.bsky.social · 1d

Not sure why they suddenly cut to Blake Snell vs. Phillies highlights

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Justin Klugh @justinklugh.bsky.social · 2d

Keep ‘um coming, folks.

We WILL fix you.

Justin Klugh @justinklugh.bsky.social · 2d

Tomorrow we're recording a new @ahpod.bsky.social!

Hmm? We're totally fine, thanks. In fact, we're totally fine enough to solve YOUR Phillies problems.

Tell us your short or long term, made-up or real issues with the Phillies. We'll have you feeling better in no time. @franzkela.bsky.social