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Ryan Blake @swingsandtakes.com · 17h

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

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John Trupin @johntrupin.bsky.social · 17h

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 · 23h

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...

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Jared Holt @jaredlholt.bsky.social · 18h

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 · 18h

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

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Ivy @jivy.bsky.social · 2d

The Sultan of Squat!

Lookout Landing @lookoutlanding.bsky.social · 2d

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

Are they going to qualifying offer him at this point?

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John Trupin @johntrupin.bsky.social · 1d

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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

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John Trupin @johntrupin.bsky.social · 1d

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 · 1d

Brandon Nimmo thinks that looks burnt

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John Trupin @johntrupin.bsky.social · 1d

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

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John Trupin @johntrupin.bsky.social · 1d

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

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John Trupin @johntrupin.bsky.social · 1d

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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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Lookout Landing @lookoutlanding.bsky.social · 1d

We usually link "today in Mariners history" in our game preview but thanks to @amandalc.bsky.social we have a whole article about it. Looking for this team to once again make some new history on this date: www.lookoutlanding.com/2020/10/13/2...

Failure, Redemption, and the Last Night of Mariner Magic in 1995

25 years ago today, the Mariners won their last game of the magical 1995 season. It was quite a journey.

www.lookoutlanding.com

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John Trupin @johntrupin.bsky.social · 1d

The Seattle Mariners have just announced that George Kirby and Luis Castillo will start Games 3 and 4 respectively, on Wednesday and Thursday in Seattle.

That lines up Bryan Woo in theory for a Friday return for Game 5 (if necessary). www.lookoutlanding.com/seattle-mari...

Mariners announce George Kirby and Luis Castillo as Game 3 and 4 starters

If it ain’t broke.

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Bee Everfolly @honeyvenomstorm.bsky.social · 2d

This is incredibly hard, and I come with no expectations. But my family needs help. We need it fast, by this Wednesday, or we will be homeless with no options. If you can help, please do. We just want to keep our family together and safe. #mutualaid #helpsky

Donate to Help the Everfolly Family to not lose their home, organized by Bee Everfolly

It is easier to keep up, than it is to catch up. It is not a lesson the… Bee Everfolly needs your support for Help the Everfolly Family to not lose their home

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Lookout Landing @lookoutlanding.bsky.social · 2d

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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John Trupin @johntrupin.bsky.social · 1d

May the good word spread! Thanks Davy.

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Davy Andrews @davyandrewsdavy.bsky.social · 2d

This is my first time hearing this nickname. It’s absolutely perfect.

Lookout Landing @lookoutlanding.bsky.social · 2d

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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John Trupin @johntrupin.bsky.social · 1d

I thought it fit while writing it and was surprised to search and not find it anywhere before. Rizzs keeps calling him the Modern Day Bambino, but this felt a bit more on the money.

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