Jay Jaffe
@jayjaffe.bsky.social
Senior writer at @FanGraphs.com, formerly SI.com and Baseball Prospectus, creator of JAWS, author of The Cooperstown Casebook (2017). Not sticking to sports or paying $8.
This photo reminds me of my graphic design days, playing around in Photoshop with the Hue slider to see how it shifted the colors of a photo into something completely weird and unrecognizable.
Walker Buehler, San Diego Padre:
“Yeah, it feels a little weird. I imagine 5 years ago, it would’ve been a lot more weird. But this is a crazy game, and this is a great opportunity for me to again be part of a really talented baseball club.”
He hopes to make the team and win a rotation spot.
“Yeah, it feels a little weird. I imagine 5 years ago, it would’ve been a lot more weird. But this is a crazy game, and this is a great opportunity for me to again be part of a really talented baseball club.”
He hopes to make the team and win a rotation spot.
February 17, 2026 at 4:58 PM
This photo reminds me of my graphic design days, playing around in Photoshop with the Hue slider to see how it shifted the colors of a photo into something completely weird and unrecognizable.
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Rev. Jesse Jackson's "I *am* somebody..." remains one of the all-time great pieces of 20th century rhetoric / agitprop
And he could deliver it at a Black separatist meeting, the Democratic National Convention, or on god-blessed Sesame Street (see below 🥹)
RIP to the Voice of the Voiceless
And he could deliver it at a Black separatist meeting, the Democratic National Convention, or on god-blessed Sesame Street (see below 🥹)
RIP to the Voice of the Voiceless
February 17, 2026 at 11:29 AM
Rev. Jesse Jackson's "I *am* somebody..." remains one of the all-time great pieces of 20th century rhetoric / agitprop
And he could deliver it at a Black separatist meeting, the Democratic National Convention, or on god-blessed Sesame Street (see below 🥹)
RIP to the Voice of the Voiceless
And he could deliver it at a Black separatist meeting, the Democratic National Convention, or on god-blessed Sesame Street (see below 🥹)
RIP to the Voice of the Voiceless
Reposted by Jay Jaffe
ZiPS 2026 Top 100 Prospects
Dan runs down the ZiPS projection system’s Top 100 prospects.
blogs.fangraphs.com
February 17, 2026 at 4:16 PM
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The wise man bowed his head and said, “there’s actually zero difference between shooting citizens & exercising a fundamental right. You imbecile. You fucking moron.”
Rep. Steube: "They want ICE agents to have their ID, but they don't want voters who vote in our nation's elections to have ID to show they're actual citizens of our country. The hypocrisy is beyond the pale."
February 17, 2026 at 4:02 PM
The wise man bowed his head and said, “there’s actually zero difference between shooting citizens & exercising a fundamental right. You imbecile. You fucking moron.”
cc @davyandrewsdavy.bsky.social and the We Tried Tracker
Tom Pohlad, when told the Twins' over/under is 73.5 wins: "That's ridiculous."
Pohlad doubled down on his expectation of a winning season and talked openly about the Twins' pursuit of Framber Valdez.
But his actions still need to catch up to his words: www.nytimes.com/athletic/705...
Pohlad doubled down on his expectation of a winning season and talked openly about the Twins' pursuit of Framber Valdez.
But his actions still need to catch up to his words: www.nytimes.com/athletic/705...
Twins owner Tom Pohlad talks Framber Valdez pursuit, doubles down on 2026 expectations
Pohlad called the Twins' preseason over/under of 73 1/2 wins "ridiculous" and said the front office is still pursuing impact additions.
www.nytimes.com
February 17, 2026 at 3:57 PM
cc @davyandrewsdavy.bsky.social and the We Tried Tracker
The line for Baby Thunder, one of the few lifts open at Snowbird due to high winds. 90 minutes on the hill, one run. Early lunchtime, yeesh
February 16, 2026 at 6:52 PM
The line for Baby Thunder, one of the few lifts open at Snowbird due to high winds. 90 minutes on the hill, one run. Early lunchtime, yeesh
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2026 Top 100 Prospects blogs.fangraphs.com/2026-top-100...
2026 Top 100 Prospects
The prospect team presents their 2026 Top 100 Prospects list, with reports for each player.
blogs.fangraphs.com
February 16, 2026 at 2:00 PM
2026 Top 100 Prospects blogs.fangraphs.com/2026-top-100...
Showed this picture to my wife and now she wants one. I should have thought this through first.
a neighbor set up this werewolf for halloween and instead of taking it down they just update it with seasonal outfit changes. now it’s dressed for valentine’s day and holding a sign with a picture of bad bunny and his super bowl slogan. i love him.
February 16, 2026 at 3:30 AM
Showed this picture to my wife and now she wants one. I should have thought this through first.
Solid first morning skiing with the kiddo at Snowbird. I’m on my own for instructing as my 84-year-old father is battling a pesky knee issue
February 15, 2026 at 8:21 PM
Solid first morning skiing with the kiddo at Snowbird. I’m on my own for instructing as my 84-year-old father is battling a pesky knee issue
Jeez, isn’t that outfield crowded enough already?
The great Dwight Evans joined the Red Sox in camp today.
February 15, 2026 at 2:25 PM
Jeez, isn’t that outfield crowded enough already?
IMO repeal that law. Fuck Ronald Reagan eternally. Zero reason to pay tribute to him
Yeah, It's a requirement by law for the Governor's office to declare February 6 as Ronald Reagan Day in the state of California ever since it was passed by the state legislature and signed into law by Governor Schwarzenegger in 2010.
February 15, 2026 at 2:38 AM
IMO repeal that law. Fuck Ronald Reagan eternally. Zero reason to pay tribute to him
Really great to see the state of Utah crack down by <squints at notes> carding my 84-year-old parents (and me) when we order wine at dinner
February 15, 2026 at 1:13 AM
Really great to see the state of Utah crack down by <squints at notes> carding my 84-year-old parents (and me) when we order wine at dinner
If nothing else, he’s upgrading his beer choices.
Breaking: Nick Castellanos close to Padres deal
February 14, 2026 at 6:24 PM
If nothing else, he’s upgrading his beer choices.
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As a longtime fan of Bloodshot Records (with a wall full of Jon Langford paintings to prove it), I’m really digging label co-founder @millerscave.bsky.social’s memoir
February 14, 2026 at 4:04 AM
As a longtime fan of Bloodshot Records (with a wall full of Jon Langford paintings to prove it), I’m really digging label co-founder @millerscave.bsky.social’s memoir
The penguins are huge Johnny Cash fans
A ‘ring of fire’ solar eclipse will dazzle people and penguins in Antarctica
'Ring of fire' solar eclipse visible in Antarctica
The first solar eclipse of the year will grace Antarctica, and only a lucky few will get to bask — or waddle — in its glow.
www.ctvnews.ca
February 14, 2026 at 2:39 AM
The penguins are huge Johnny Cash fans
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New @fangraphs.com: yes, the Dodgers spend massive amounts of money, but they owe a good bit of their Friedman-era success to their ability to turn fringy journeymen into reliable contributors. In a busy couple of days, they ensured three such players stick around and parted ways with a fourth
In a Flurry of Moves, the Dodgers Maintain Continuity While Eying a Three-Peat blogs.fangraphs.com/in-a-flurry-...
In a Flurry of Moves, the Dodgers Maintain Continuity While Eying a Three-Peat
The reigning two-time champs have extended Max Muncy and re-signed Enrique Hernández and Evan Phillips, among other moves.
blogs.fangraphs.com
February 13, 2026 at 6:05 PM
New @fangraphs.com: yes, the Dodgers spend massive amounts of money, but they owe a good bit of their Friedman-era success to their ability to turn fringy journeymen into reliable contributors. In a busy couple of days, they ensured three such players stick around and parted ways with a fourth
At Rick Bayless’ Frontera Tortas in O’Hare airport and I keep yelling at the kiosk that Skip Bayless fucking sucks but all it’s doing is adding terrible opinions to my order
February 14, 2026 at 12:06 AM
At Rick Bayless’ Frontera Tortas in O’Hare airport and I keep yelling at the kiosk that Skip Bayless fucking sucks but all it’s doing is adding terrible opinions to my order
Oh fuck off forever
Governor Newsom proclaims Ronald Reagan Day
Governor Newsom proclaims Ronald Reagan Day | Governor of California
www.gov.ca.gov
February 13, 2026 at 11:23 PM
Oh fuck off forever
This goose needs to get cooked
Hours before a game against the Reds on May 18, 2025, Emmanuel Clase received a text message.
“Throw a rock at the first rooster in today’s fight.”
It may have read cryptically, but in an indictment unsealed Friday, prosecutors say Clase understood.
“Throw a rock at the first rooster in today’s fight.”
It may have read cryptically, but in an indictment unsealed Friday, prosecutors say Clase understood.
February 13, 2026 at 9:46 PM
This goose needs to get cooked
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Alex Vesia addressed the media today for the first time about his daughter’s death during the World Series. He thanked the Dodgers and Blue Jays for their support, and encouraged people who are struggling to seek therapy. Hat tip to @fabianardaya.bsky.social for transcribing Vesia’s full statement.
February 13, 2026 at 7:34 PM
Alex Vesia addressed the media today for the first time about his daughter’s death during the World Series. He thanked the Dodgers and Blue Jays for their support, and encouraged people who are struggling to seek therapy. Hat tip to @fabianardaya.bsky.social for transcribing Vesia’s full statement.
Backpfeifengesicht (German): a face that's badly in need of a fist.
Braden Peters, known as Clavicular, has emerged as a beacon for a group of narcissistic, status-obsessed young men. He wants to take his fixation with “looksmaxxing” mainstream.
Looks Aren’t Everything? Clavicular Begs to Differ.
Braden Peters, known as Clavicular, has emerged as a beacon for a group of narcissistic, status-obsessed young men. He wants to take his fixation with “looksmaxxing” mainstream.
nyti.ms
February 13, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Backpfeifengesicht (German): a face that's badly in need of a fist.
New @fangraphs.com: yes, the Dodgers spend massive amounts of money, but they owe a good bit of their Friedman-era success to their ability to turn fringy journeymen into reliable contributors. In a busy couple of days, they ensured three such players stick around and parted ways with a fourth
In a Flurry of Moves, the Dodgers Maintain Continuity While Eying a Three-Peat blogs.fangraphs.com/in-a-flurry-...
In a Flurry of Moves, the Dodgers Maintain Continuity While Eying a Three-Peat
The reigning two-time champs have extended Max Muncy and re-signed Enrique Hernández and Evan Phillips, among other moves.
blogs.fangraphs.com
February 13, 2026 at 6:05 PM
New @fangraphs.com: yes, the Dodgers spend massive amounts of money, but they owe a good bit of their Friedman-era success to their ability to turn fringy journeymen into reliable contributors. In a busy couple of days, they ensured three such players stick around and parted ways with a fourth