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.
“You’ll be visited by three spirits.”
The three spirits:
The three spirits:
November 28, 2025 at 8:06 PM
“You’ll be visited by three spirits.”
The three spirits:
The three spirits:
Secretary of War Crimes Pete Hegseth
November 28, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Secretary of War Crimes Pete Hegseth
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“Black Friday,” Stephen miller yells, getting redder and redder, “will be replaced with White Friday.”
November 28, 2025 at 1:38 PM
“Black Friday,” Stephen miller yells, getting redder and redder, “will be replaced with White Friday.”
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This is so deeply at odds with the vision and history of America. Take pretty much any ethnic or racial group that are part of the American mosaic America today - they have all faced the same accusation. The moment these accusations are turned into policy are some of the most shameful in US history
Stephen Miller is now arguing that assimilation is fundamentally impossible and that certain cultures are not compatible with Western civilization
November 28, 2025 at 1:58 PM
This is so deeply at odds with the vision and history of America. Take pretty much any ethnic or racial group that are part of the American mosaic America today - they have all faced the same accusation. The moment these accusations are turned into policy are some of the most shameful in US history
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Just hit me like a ton of bricks that with the death of Garth Hudson in January, all five members of the Band are gone.
November 28, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Just hit me like a ton of bricks that with the death of Garth Hudson in January, all five members of the Band are gone.
It’s about that time
November 27, 2025 at 11:58 PM
It’s about that time
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Delayed by a week due to COVID (I'm clear as of this morning, back to licking doorknobs), here's me rambling to Ben and Meg about this year's BBWAA and Contemporary Baseball Era Committee ballots and the Hall of Fame's heavy hand.
Effectively Wild Episode 2406: Hal and the Hall blogs.fangraphs.com/effectively-...
Effectively Wild Episode 2406: Hal and the Hall
Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about the Red Sox-Cardinals trade involving Sonny Gray and take Hal Steinbrenner to task for his comments about the Yankees not being profitable, then (37:00) talk...
blogs.fangraphs.com
November 26, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Delayed by a week due to COVID (I'm clear as of this morning, back to licking doorknobs), here's me rambling to Ben and Meg about this year's BBWAA and Contemporary Baseball Era Committee ballots and the Hall of Fame's heavy hand.
Whether you're hosting, guesting, or going to a restaurant, here's something fun for you and your Thanksgiving companions to argue about — who would be on your Hall of Fame ballot. Free for any @fangraphs.com registered user (you don't have to be a member, though we'd love it if you became one).
A 2026 Hall of Fame Ballot of Your Own – and a Schedule of Profiles blogs.fangraphs.com/a-2026-hall-...
A 2026 Hall of Fame Ballot of Your Own – and a Schedule of Profiles
It’s time to cast your “vote” in this year’s Hall of Fame election.
blogs.fangraphs.com
November 27, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Whether you're hosting, guesting, or going to a restaurant, here's something fun for you and your Thanksgiving companions to argue about — who would be on your Hall of Fame ballot. Free for any @fangraphs.com registered user (you don't have to be a member, though we'd love it if you became one).
Kiddo is telling me “squash the bug” at floats she doesn’t like — invoking an oft-referenced clause in my marital vows (any bug bigger than a quarter is my job to deal with)
November 27, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Kiddo is telling me “squash the bug” at floats she doesn’t like — invoking an oft-referenced clause in my marital vows (any bug bigger than a quarter is my job to deal with)
Me, when the Bluey float goes by during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
a man in a yellow shirt is sitting in a chair and pointing at something
ALT: a man in a yellow shirt is sitting in a chair and pointing at something
media.tenor.com
November 27, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Me, when the Bluey float goes by during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
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The Blue Jays got our no. 1 free agent starting pitcher, which is great for them. But also that ranking doesn't tell the whole story about Cease, and ooooooo $210 million (even with deferrals) is a lot of money
Blue Jays Render Unto Cease What Is Cease’s: $210 Million
Cease is the realistic worst-case scenario for a pitcher who’s the best in the world at the two most important things a pitcher needs to do.
blogs.fangraphs.com
November 27, 2025 at 2:03 AM
The Blue Jays got our no. 1 free agent starting pitcher, which is great for them. But also that ranking doesn't tell the whole story about Cease, and ooooooo $210 million (even with deferrals) is a lot of money
10/10, no notes
Good morning to Brazilian reporter Manuela Borges, who’s been waiting eleven years for this petty moment. ❤️ 🇧🇷
November 26, 2025 at 7:23 PM
10/10, no notes
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new @fangraphs.com: When he announced his retirement, I fretted that Chase Utley wouldn't get much of a sniff from BBWAA voters due to his short career and lack of awards. As he enters his 3rd year on the ballot, he's in very good shape for eventual election.
JAWS and the 2026 Hall of Fame Ballot: Chase Utley blogs.fangraphs.com/jaws-and-the...
JAWS and the 2026 Hall of Fame Ballot: Chase Utley
Overshadowed by a pair of MVP-winning teammates, the longtime Phillies second baseman was a favorite of scouts and statheads, and may be the one who winds up in Cooperstown.
blogs.fangraphs.com
November 26, 2025 at 2:31 PM
new @fangraphs.com: When he announced his retirement, I fretted that Chase Utley wouldn't get much of a sniff from BBWAA voters due to his short career and lack of awards. As he enters his 3rd year on the ballot, he's in very good shape for eventual election.
new @fangraphs.com: When he announced his retirement, I fretted that Chase Utley wouldn't get much of a sniff from BBWAA voters due to his short career and lack of awards. As he enters his 3rd year on the ballot, he's in very good shape for eventual election.
JAWS and the 2026 Hall of Fame Ballot: Chase Utley blogs.fangraphs.com/jaws-and-the...
JAWS and the 2026 Hall of Fame Ballot: Chase Utley
Overshadowed by a pair of MVP-winning teammates, the longtime Phillies second baseman was a favorite of scouts and statheads, and may be the one who winds up in Cooperstown.
blogs.fangraphs.com
November 26, 2025 at 2:31 PM
new @fangraphs.com: When he announced his retirement, I fretted that Chase Utley wouldn't get much of a sniff from BBWAA voters due to his short career and lack of awards. As he enters his 3rd year on the ballot, he's in very good shape for eventual election.
Delayed by a week due to COVID (I'm clear as of this morning, back to licking doorknobs), here's me rambling to Ben and Meg about this year's BBWAA and Contemporary Baseball Era Committee ballots and the Hall of Fame's heavy hand.
Effectively Wild Episode 2406: Hal and the Hall blogs.fangraphs.com/effectively-...
Effectively Wild Episode 2406: Hal and the Hall
Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about the Red Sox-Cardinals trade involving Sonny Gray and take Hal Steinbrenner to task for his comments about the Yankees not being profitable, then (37:00) talk...
blogs.fangraphs.com
November 26, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Delayed by a week due to COVID (I'm clear as of this morning, back to licking doorknobs), here's me rambling to Ben and Meg about this year's BBWAA and Contemporary Baseball Era Committee ballots and the Hall of Fame's heavy hand.
You better believe JAWS knows who is below standard.
Is THE BAT X conscious? Does Steamer love me? Would ZiPS consider me a friend? Will OOPSY invite me to its wedding?
November 26, 2025 at 1:01 PM
You better believe JAWS knows who is below standard.
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Is THE BAT X conscious? Does Steamer love me? Would ZiPS consider me a friend? Will OOPSY invite me to its wedding?
November 26, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Is THE BAT X conscious? Does Steamer love me? Would ZiPS consider me a friend? Will OOPSY invite me to its wedding?
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new @fangraphs.com: the final entry in my Era Committee ballot series, Roger Clemens. Revisiting and reworking this one for the first time in half a decade was a trip.
2026 Contemporary Baseball Era Committee Candidate: Roger Clemens blogs.fangraphs.com/2026-contemp...
2026 Contemporary Baseball Era Committee Candidate: Roger Clemens
As with Barry Bonds, the Rocket’s stratospheric statistics and achievements have been overshadowed by his links to PEDs.
blogs.fangraphs.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:36 PM
new @fangraphs.com: the final entry in my Era Committee ballot series, Roger Clemens. Revisiting and reworking this one for the first time in half a decade was a trip.
seatbelts are woke, fly through the windshield headfirst to own the libs.
Exclusive: Republicans plan to challenge vehicle-safety mandates, such as automatic emergency braking and alarms that remind drivers a child is in the back seat.
Senate Committee to Challenge Auto-Safety Mandates That Hurt ‘Affordability’
Republicans are questioning the value of some features, such as automatic braking and rear-seat reminders.
on.wsj.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:16 PM
seatbelts are woke, fly through the windshield headfirst to own the libs.
fire him directly into the fucking sun
KASH PATEL ON FIRING WATCH, THIS IS NOT A DRILL, REPEAT KASH PATEL ON FIRING WATCH
President Trump may have had enough of Kash Patel, according to sources
The president is weighing whether to oust the FBI director after scrutiny of Patel's stewardship of bureau resources, including his girlfriend’s security detail and use of a government jet.
www.ms.now
November 25, 2025 at 8:08 PM
fire him directly into the fucking sun
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Please read our baseball website!
November 25, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Please read our baseball website!
Important news on where the Richard Fitts
@JeffPassan tweeted
Full trade, per ESPN sources:
Boston Red Sox receive: Sonny Gray and cash
St. Louis Cardinals receive: LHP Brandon Clarke and RHP Richard Fitts
Full trade, per ESPN sources:
Boston Red Sox receive: Sonny Gray and cash
St. Louis Cardinals receive: LHP Brandon Clarke and RHP Richard Fitts
November 25, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Important news on where the Richard Fitts