For Kyle to reach 500 homers during this contract he needs to average 32 dongs per season.
@JeffPassan tweeted
BREAKING: Slugger Kyle Schwarber and the Philadelphia Phillies are finalizing a five-year, $150 million contract, sources tell ESPN. The NL MVP runner-up, one of the best home run hitters and clubhouse leaders in baseball, is returning to Philadelphia.
BREAKING: Slugger Kyle Schwarber and the Philadelphia Phillies are finalizing a five-year, $150 million contract, sources tell ESPN. The NL MVP runner-up, one of the best home run hitters and clubhouse leaders in baseball, is returning to Philadelphia.
December 9, 2025 at 4:45 PM
For Kyle to reach 500 homers during this contract he needs to average 32 dongs per season.
When the Contemporary Baseball Era Players Committee (1980 to Present) meets again in 2028 only three players from this cycle’s ballot may reappear:
Carlos Delgado
Don Mattingly
Dale Murphy
Here is a list of who may join them.
Carlos Delgado
Don Mattingly
Dale Murphy
Here is a list of who may join them.
December 8, 2025 at 11:34 PM
When the Contemporary Baseball Era Players Committee (1980 to Present) meets again in 2028 only three players from this cycle’s ballot may reappear:
Carlos Delgado
Don Mattingly
Dale Murphy
Here is a list of who may join them.
Carlos Delgado
Don Mattingly
Dale Murphy
Here is a list of who may join them.
I know it’s early but I am happy to see Cole Hamels getting Hall votes.
123 ERA+ over 2,700 IP and deservedly won LCS and WS MVPs to lead a team to a ring. I’ll take it.
123 ERA+ over 2,700 IP and deservedly won LCS and WS MVPs to lead a team to a ring. I’ll take it.
December 8, 2025 at 6:42 PM
I know it’s early but I am happy to see Cole Hamels getting Hall votes.
123 ERA+ over 2,700 IP and deservedly won LCS and WS MVPs to lead a team to a ring. I’ll take it.
123 ERA+ over 2,700 IP and deservedly won LCS and WS MVPs to lead a team to a ring. I’ll take it.
Bookmark this:
Johan Santana will be a member of the 2029 Hall of Fame class.
Johan Santana will be a member of the 2029 Hall of Fame class.
December 8, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Bookmark this:
Johan Santana will be a member of the 2029 Hall of Fame class.
Johan Santana will be a member of the 2029 Hall of Fame class.
Anyone doing a live reaction pod tonight for the Era Committee? I’d love to listen!
December 7, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Anyone doing a live reaction pod tonight for the Era Committee? I’d love to listen!
Those 8 other hitters are all guys who in any normal situation would be first ballot Hall of Famers.
6 were first ballot.
Bonds is Bonds.
Ott’s ballot debut was during the early, chaotic HOF days. Dude hit .303 and was 3rd all time in homers until 1960. Beast.
@justbaseball.bsky.social
6 were first ballot.
Bonds is Bonds.
Ott’s ballot debut was during the early, chaotic HOF days. Dude hit .303 and was 3rd all time in homers until 1960. Beast.
@justbaseball.bsky.social
December 5, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Those 8 other hitters are all guys who in any normal situation would be first ballot Hall of Famers.
6 were first ballot.
Bonds is Bonds.
Ott’s ballot debut was during the early, chaotic HOF days. Dude hit .303 and was 3rd all time in homers until 1960. Beast.
@justbaseball.bsky.social
6 were first ballot.
Bonds is Bonds.
Ott’s ballot debut was during the early, chaotic HOF days. Dude hit .303 and was 3rd all time in homers until 1960. Beast.
@justbaseball.bsky.social
I’ve tried predicting in past cycles and am now out of that business. Too unpredictable.
I do know that on the BBWAA ballot that Stark voted for Sheffied, Bonds, Clemens and Kent. He did not vote for Delgado but…
I do know that on the BBWAA ballot that Stark voted for Sheffied, Bonds, Clemens and Kent. He did not vote for Delgado but…
Who do you think is getting in from this ballot after seeing the voting committee?
December 3, 2025 at 9:02 PM
I’ve tried predicting in past cycles and am now out of that business. Too unpredictable.
I do know that on the BBWAA ballot that Stark voted for Sheffied, Bonds, Clemens and Kent. He did not vote for Delgado but…
I do know that on the BBWAA ballot that Stark voted for Sheffied, Bonds, Clemens and Kent. He did not vote for Delgado but…
The 16 voters on this year’s Era Committee ballot: Fergie Jenkins, Jim Kaat, Juan Marichal, Tony Pérez, Ozzie Smith, Alan Trammell and Robin Yount; MLB executives Mark Attanasio, Doug Melvin, Arte Moreno, Kim Ng, Tony Reagins and Terry Ryan; Media/historians Steve Hirdt, Tyler Kepner & Jayson Stark.
December 2, 2025 at 7:28 PM
The 16 voters on this year’s Era Committee ballot: Fergie Jenkins, Jim Kaat, Juan Marichal, Tony Pérez, Ozzie Smith, Alan Trammell and Robin Yount; MLB executives Mark Attanasio, Doug Melvin, Arte Moreno, Kim Ng, Tony Reagins and Terry Ryan; Media/historians Steve Hirdt, Tyler Kepner & Jayson Stark.
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Alous in Latin American Halls of Fame…
Felipe
1981 Dominican Sports HOF
2010 Latino Baseball HOF
2016 Caribbean Series HOF
Jesús
1998 Dominican Sports HOF
Mateo
1983 Dominican Sports HOF
2013 Latino Baseball HOF
Moisés
2014 Dominican Sports HOF
2014 Latino Baseball HOF
Felipe
1981 Dominican Sports HOF
2010 Latino Baseball HOF
2016 Caribbean Series HOF
Jesús
1998 Dominican Sports HOF
Mateo
1983 Dominican Sports HOF
2013 Latino Baseball HOF
Moisés
2014 Dominican Sports HOF
2014 Latino Baseball HOF
November 29, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Alous in Latin American Halls of Fame…
Felipe
1981 Dominican Sports HOF
2010 Latino Baseball HOF
2016 Caribbean Series HOF
Jesús
1998 Dominican Sports HOF
Mateo
1983 Dominican Sports HOF
2013 Latino Baseball HOF
Moisés
2014 Dominican Sports HOF
2014 Latino Baseball HOF
Felipe
1981 Dominican Sports HOF
2010 Latino Baseball HOF
2016 Caribbean Series HOF
Jesús
1998 Dominican Sports HOF
Mateo
1983 Dominican Sports HOF
2013 Latino Baseball HOF
Moisés
2014 Dominican Sports HOF
2014 Latino Baseball HOF
I rarely like anything but Mike Petriello’s work is consistently awesome.
I won’t share it here, so you have to view the article to enjoy it, but the Arraez stat that mentions Nellie Fox is so great.
I won’t share it here, so you have to view the article to enjoy it, but the Arraez stat that mentions Nellie Fox is so great.
The most fascinating free agent of the winter isn't Pete Alonso or Bo Bichette.
It's Luis Arraez. We finally get to see how teams really value batting average.
On what he brings, and the one very obvious team that should sign him ...
--> www.mlb.com/news/underst...
It's Luis Arraez. We finally get to see how teams really value batting average.
On what he brings, and the one very obvious team that should sign him ...
--> www.mlb.com/news/underst...
Making sense of Arraez's complex free-agent case
This winter features what just might be the most divisive case we’ve seen for a free agent in years.
We’re talking about Luis Arraez, who is either “the best contact hitter alive” or “a below-average ...
www.mlb.com
November 21, 2025 at 6:23 PM
I rarely like anything but Mike Petriello’s work is consistently awesome.
I won’t share it here, so you have to view the article to enjoy it, but the Arraez stat that mentions Nellie Fox is so great.
I won’t share it here, so you have to view the article to enjoy it, but the Arraez stat that mentions Nellie Fox is so great.
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The 2026 Baseball Hall of Fame Ballot as announced moments ago by @baseballhall.org (baseballhall.org/news/2026-bb...). Results will be announced Jan. 20th. Game on!
November 17, 2025 at 5:08 PM
The 2026 Baseball Hall of Fame Ballot as announced moments ago by @baseballhall.org (baseballhall.org/news/2026-bb...). Results will be announced Jan. 20th. Game on!
No one cares about All MLB teams but it grinds my gears that Cristopher Sanchez didn’t make the first team. After being snubbed from the All Star Game and getting 100% of the NL Cy Young second place votes.
Why is he not more respected?
Why is he not more respected?
November 14, 2025 at 1:53 PM
No one cares about All MLB teams but it grinds my gears that Cristopher Sanchez didn’t make the first team. After being snubbed from the All Star Game and getting 100% of the NL Cy Young second place votes.
Why is he not more respected?
Why is he not more respected?
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Thinking today about Jim Devlin: ourgame.mlblogs.com/i-am-honest-...
“I Am Honest, Harry”
The final weeks of the 1877 National League season witnessed a mysterious collapse of the Louisville club, permitting Boston to take the…
ourgame.mlblogs.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Thinking today about Jim Devlin: ourgame.mlblogs.com/i-am-honest-...
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If you missed my SABR presentation this summer on the 4,000 Professional Hit Club, I’ll be sharing it with SABR’s Clyde Sukeforth chapter tonight. This version is expanded to cover recent additions to the club and a bit more detail on the data we’re looking for. Sign up here: tinyurl.com/4kxuecv9
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Clyde Sukeforth Chapter Meeting with Adam Darowski!. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Clyde Sukeforth Chapter Meeting with Adam Darowski!. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
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November 10, 2025 at 7:33 PM
If you missed my SABR presentation this summer on the 4,000 Professional Hit Club, I’ll be sharing it with SABR’s Clyde Sukeforth chapter tonight. This version is expanded to cover recent additions to the club and a bit more detail on the data we’re looking for. Sign up here: tinyurl.com/4kxuecv9
Last Hall Ballot Performance
Bonds : <4/16 (2023 EC)
Clemens - <4/16 (2023 EC)
Delgado - 3.8% (2015 BBWAA)
Kent - 46.5% (2023 BBWAA)
Mattingly - 50% 8/16 (2023 EC)
Murphy - 37.5% 6/16 (2023 EC)
Sheffield - 63.9% (2024 BBWAA)
Valenzuela - 3.8%% (2004 BBWAA)
EC= Era Committee
Bonds : <4/16 (2023 EC)
Clemens - <4/16 (2023 EC)
Delgado - 3.8% (2015 BBWAA)
Kent - 46.5% (2023 BBWAA)
Mattingly - 50% 8/16 (2023 EC)
Murphy - 37.5% 6/16 (2023 EC)
Sheffield - 63.9% (2024 BBWAA)
Valenzuela - 3.8%% (2004 BBWAA)
EC= Era Committee
The Contemporary Baseball Era player ballot features eight candidates for consideration in the Hall of Fame Class of 2026.
Results will be announced at 7:30 p.m. ET on Dec. 7: ow.ly/Agwx50XlQRH
Results will be announced at 7:30 p.m. ET on Dec. 7: ow.ly/Agwx50XlQRH
November 6, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Last Hall Ballot Performance
Bonds : <4/16 (2023 EC)
Clemens - <4/16 (2023 EC)
Delgado - 3.8% (2015 BBWAA)
Kent - 46.5% (2023 BBWAA)
Mattingly - 50% 8/16 (2023 EC)
Murphy - 37.5% 6/16 (2023 EC)
Sheffield - 63.9% (2024 BBWAA)
Valenzuela - 3.8%% (2004 BBWAA)
EC= Era Committee
Bonds : <4/16 (2023 EC)
Clemens - <4/16 (2023 EC)
Delgado - 3.8% (2015 BBWAA)
Kent - 46.5% (2023 BBWAA)
Mattingly - 50% 8/16 (2023 EC)
Murphy - 37.5% 6/16 (2023 EC)
Sheffield - 63.9% (2024 BBWAA)
Valenzuela - 3.8%% (2004 BBWAA)
EC= Era Committee
Gary Sheffield played with 8 different franchises and Detroit is probably the last one I’d remember him for.
Debuted with MIL
Batting title with SD
WS ring with FLA
2,000+ PA & 2 ASGs with LAD
3rd for MVP with ATL
2nd for MVP + playoff runs with NYY
Hit 500th HR with NYM
🤷♂️
Debuted with MIL
Batting title with SD
WS ring with FLA
2,000+ PA & 2 ASGs with LAD
3rd for MVP with ATL
2nd for MVP + playoff runs with NYY
Hit 500th HR with NYM
🤷♂️
The Contemporary Baseball Era player ballot features eight candidates for consideration in the Hall of Fame Class of 2026.
Results will be announced at 7:30 p.m. ET on Dec. 7: ow.ly/Agwx50XlQRH
Results will be announced at 7:30 p.m. ET on Dec. 7: ow.ly/Agwx50XlQRH
November 3, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Gary Sheffield played with 8 different franchises and Detroit is probably the last one I’d remember him for.
Debuted with MIL
Batting title with SD
WS ring with FLA
2,000+ PA & 2 ASGs with LAD
3rd for MVP with ATL
2nd for MVP + playoff runs with NYY
Hit 500th HR with NYM
🤷♂️
Debuted with MIL
Batting title with SD
WS ring with FLA
2,000+ PA & 2 ASGs with LAD
3rd for MVP with ATL
2nd for MVP + playoff runs with NYY
Hit 500th HR with NYM
🤷♂️
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@cooperstowndave.bsky.social and @adarowski.bsky.social - The official list is out! baseballhall.org/news/contemp...
Contemporary Baseball Era Committee Candidates Announced | Baseball Hall of Fame
baseballhall.org
November 3, 2025 at 4:10 PM
@cooperstowndave.bsky.social and @adarowski.bsky.social - The official list is out! baseballhall.org/news/contemp...
If a similar rule were to have been in place in the past, several current Hall of Famers would have become ineligible and never elected.
Including both inductees from the 2025 Classic Baseball Era Players Committee - Dick Allen and Dave Parker.
Including both inductees from the 2025 Classic Baseball Era Players Committee - Dick Allen and Dave Parker.
If this is indeed the ballot we see tomorrow, it’s worth noting that Bonds and Clemens could be facing permanent ineligibility if they fail to reach five votes (they both had <4 last time).
November 3, 2025 at 3:20 AM
If a similar rule were to have been in place in the past, several current Hall of Famers would have become ineligible and never elected.
Including both inductees from the 2025 Classic Baseball Era Players Committee - Dick Allen and Dave Parker.
Including both inductees from the 2025 Classic Baseball Era Players Committee - Dick Allen and Dave Parker.
I have many thoughts on this ballot and, barring a podcast invite, I’ll write them up in the next couple of days.
Something very important to remember heading into this year’s committee cycle is the following eligibility rule change that was announced in March.
Something very important to remember heading into this year’s committee cycle is the following eligibility rule change that was announced in March.
November 3, 2025 at 3:07 AM
I have many thoughts on this ballot and, barring a podcast invite, I’ll write them up in the next couple of days.
Something very important to remember heading into this year’s committee cycle is the following eligibility rule change that was announced in March.
Something very important to remember heading into this year’s committee cycle is the following eligibility rule change that was announced in March.
Big news.
The candidates for the 2026 Contemporary Baseball Era Players Committee ballot have been released.
Barry Bonds
Roger Clemens
Carlos Delgado
Jeff Kent
Don Mattingly
Dale Murphy
Gary Sheffield
Fernando Valenzuela
The candidates for the 2026 Contemporary Baseball Era Players Committee ballot have been released.
Barry Bonds
Roger Clemens
Carlos Delgado
Jeff Kent
Don Mattingly
Dale Murphy
Gary Sheffield
Fernando Valenzuela
@adarowski.bsky.social From the Memories and Dreams magazine. Saw this floating around on FB.
November 3, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Big news.
The candidates for the 2026 Contemporary Baseball Era Players Committee ballot have been released.
Barry Bonds
Roger Clemens
Carlos Delgado
Jeff Kent
Don Mattingly
Dale Murphy
Gary Sheffield
Fernando Valenzuela
The candidates for the 2026 Contemporary Baseball Era Players Committee ballot have been released.
Barry Bonds
Roger Clemens
Carlos Delgado
Jeff Kent
Don Mattingly
Dale Murphy
Gary Sheffield
Fernando Valenzuela
Bill James selected Charlie Bennett as the catcher for his 1880s Gold Glove team.
Home Run Charlie had the highest 1880s OPS+ of anyone on James’ team.
#Charlie4HOF
Home Run Charlie had the highest 1880s OPS+ of anyone on James’ team.
#Charlie4HOF
November 3, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Bill James selected Charlie Bennett as the catcher for his 1880s Gold Glove team.
Home Run Charlie had the highest 1880s OPS+ of anyone on James’ team.
#Charlie4HOF
Home Run Charlie had the highest 1880s OPS+ of anyone on James’ team.
#Charlie4HOF
For 6 straight seasons (1963-1968), the winners of the National League Gold Glove Award for outfield were the same three players EVERY YEAR:
Roberto Clemente
Curt Flood
Willie Mays
Roberto Clemente
Curt Flood
Willie Mays
November 3, 2025 at 2:44 AM
For 6 straight seasons (1963-1968), the winners of the National League Gold Glove Award for outfield were the same three players EVERY YEAR:
Roberto Clemente
Curt Flood
Willie Mays
Roberto Clemente
Curt Flood
Willie Mays