John Trupin
@johntrupin.bsky.social
A bear there in the bunch with you. Deputy Managing Editor: LookoutLanding.bsky.social | Prospects: BaseballProspectus.bsky.social | Co-Host: MeetAtTheMitt.bsky.social / Past: SFGATE.bsky.social | He/Him
Seattle, WA
Seattle, WA
Pinned
Do not be careful with your hope
From our wildest dreams, we have Game 7 for the first time.
www.lookoutlanding.com
I threw 140 pitches in my final college baseball game. I hope with all my heart there is another Mariners game this week I’ll need to summon the words for.
If there’s not, well, I hope you can feel every pitch I wrote in this one. www.lookoutlanding.com/editorial/13...
If there’s not, well, I hope you can feel every pitch I wrote in this one. www.lookoutlanding.com/editorial/13...
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Updated with contract details: www.lookoutlanding.com/transactions...
Mariners keep their word, sign Josh Naylor to 5-year, $92.5m contract
The first major deal of the offseason is the one that made the most sense.
www.lookoutlanding.com
November 18, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Updated with contract details: www.lookoutlanding.com/transactions...
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ok cool got it
A news conference started well for Gianni Infantino. Then Trump reiterated threats to relocate World Cup games from LA and Seattle. And then the likely recipient of FIFA’s peace prize didn’t rule out launching strikes on World Cup co hosts Mexico.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
Trump threatens World Cup host cities over 'safety' concerns, announces visa scheme for fans
www.nytimes.com
November 17, 2025 at 10:25 PM
ok cool got it
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MARINERS FAM: Bee needs some help, and I’ve got some cards I’m willing to give away. If you’re interested in any of these, DM me – we’ll work out an amount, and I’ll mail you the card with proof of that donation to Bee. I’m thinking $50 for Woo, $40 for Bryce, and $20 each for the rest. GOMS
November 17, 2025 at 7:16 PM
MARINERS FAM: Bee needs some help, and I’ve got some cards I’m willing to give away. If you’re interested in any of these, DM me – we’ll work out an amount, and I’ll mail you the card with proof of that donation to Bee. I’m thinking $50 for Woo, $40 for Bryce, and $20 each for the rest. GOMS
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Reposting this 🧵 thread since apparently Seattle is still dying or whatever according to the Washington Post.
Like all good propaganda there is a kernel of truth in that Seattle really has struggled with homelessness, but not because of what they suggest. We’ve been one of the fastest growing cities in the country for over a decade and our housing supply and services haven’t scaled with that
November 17, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Reposting this 🧵 thread since apparently Seattle is still dying or whatever according to the Washington Post.
We talked this aplenty on the soon-to-drop @meetatthemitt.bsky.social Awards Show. Aaron Judge is a worthy MVP. I’ve no disparagements against him.
But Cal Raleigh was worthier. He game-planned each start, called every pitch, had an impact on each game dwarfing Judge & all other non-catchers.
But Cal Raleigh was worthier. He game-planned each start, called every pitch, had an impact on each game dwarfing Judge & all other non-catchers.
November 17, 2025 at 9:04 PM
We talked this aplenty on the soon-to-drop @meetatthemitt.bsky.social Awards Show. Aaron Judge is a worthy MVP. I’ve no disparagements against him.
But Cal Raleigh was worthier. He game-planned each start, called every pitch, had an impact on each game dwarfing Judge & all other non-catchers.
But Cal Raleigh was worthier. He game-planned each start, called every pitch, had an impact on each game dwarfing Judge & all other non-catchers.
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Where Mariners’ roster stands following Josh Naylor reunion
Full Steam ahead
www.lookoutlanding.com
November 17, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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Jackie Bradley Jr. joins Banana Ball League in move that’s about a lot more than baseball
Jackie Bradley Jr. joins Banana Ball League in move that’s about a lot more than baseball
After standing alone for so long, JBJ has finally found the supportive environment that he truly deserves.
buff.ly
November 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Jackie Bradley Jr. joins Banana Ball League in move that’s about a lot more than baseball
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Because millionaires like to live places with good infrastructure?
NEW: The first two years of Massachusetts' millionaire tax has raised $3 billion more than expected.
And rather than driving the rich away, IPS researchers found that the number of millionaires has *increased.*
Tax the rich. Greg Ryan in @bloomberg.com:
And rather than driving the rich away, IPS researchers found that the number of millionaires has *increased.*
Tax the rich. Greg Ryan in @bloomberg.com:
Millionaire Tax That Inspired Mamdani Fuels $5.7 Billion Haul in Massachusetts
A millionaire levy in Massachusetts that New York City mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani holds up as a model for taxing the rich has generated $3 billion more in revenue than expected without forcing...
www.bloomberg.com
November 17, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Because millionaires like to live places with good infrastructure?
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good things do happen
The Mariners have reportedly signed Josh Naylor to a five-year contract, accomplishing their top priority of the winter. www.lookoutlanding.com/transactions...
Mariners keep their word, sign Josh Naylor to 5-year contract
The first major deal of the offseason is the one that made the most sense.
www.lookoutlanding.com
November 17, 2025 at 8:03 AM
good things do happen
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life is beautiful and everything is good
The Mariners have reportedly signed Josh Naylor to a five-year contract, accomplishing their top priority of the winter. www.lookoutlanding.com/transactions...
Mariners keep their word, sign Josh Naylor to 5-year contract
The first major deal of the offseason is the one that made the most sense.
www.lookoutlanding.com
November 17, 2025 at 2:15 AM
life is beautiful and everything is good
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Many of you know about the struggles my family and I have had lately, and how desperately we need to raise money to catch up to keep from homelessness. In that effort I am selling a somewhat rare signed promotional item of mine, one an article I wrote inspired, Death Cabby For Cutie.
About Last Night: José Caballero has earned his moment
Death Caballero For Cutie continues to play the fan favorite “I Will Follow You Into The Park”
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November 16, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Many of you know about the struggles my family and I have had lately, and how desperately we need to raise money to catch up to keep from homelessness. In that effort I am selling a somewhat rare signed promotional item of mine, one an article I wrote inspired, Death Cabby For Cutie.
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Here is the eBay listing of the item, with the buy out price reflecting the fundraising goal. Signed by Death Cab for Cutie members Ben Gibbard, Jason McGerr, and Nick Harmer, and former Seattle Mariner José Caballero.
ebay.us/m/ZxNeb1
ebay.us/m/ZxNeb1
Pardon Our Interruption...
ebay.us
November 16, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Here is the eBay listing of the item, with the buy out price reflecting the fundraising goal. Signed by Death Cab for Cutie members Ben Gibbard, Jason McGerr, and Nick Harmer, and former Seattle Mariner José Caballero.
ebay.us/m/ZxNeb1
ebay.us/m/ZxNeb1
The Mariners have reportedly signed Josh Naylor to a five-year contract, accomplishing their top priority of the winter. www.lookoutlanding.com/transactions...
Mariners keep their word, sign Josh Naylor to 5-year contract
The first major deal of the offseason is the one that made the most sense.
www.lookoutlanding.com
November 17, 2025 at 2:07 AM
The Mariners have reportedly signed Josh Naylor to a five-year contract, accomplishing their top priority of the winter. www.lookoutlanding.com/transactions...
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It only took 25 days for @brittneybush.bsky.social to manifest Josh Naylor’s contract. Huge improvement over Cal Raleigh’s extension, which took 135 days.
I add a new hockey logo to Josh Naylor’s jersey every day until the Mariners re-sign him
Day 25: Atlanta Thrashers
Day 25: Atlanta Thrashers
November 17, 2025 at 1:22 AM
It only took 25 days for @brittneybush.bsky.social to manifest Josh Naylor’s contract. Huge improvement over Cal Raleigh’s extension, which took 135 days.
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Contrary to what some people *cough* the lame duck mayor and the still-in power police guild president *cough* say, there was nothing wrong with the Seattle election:
www.thestranger.com/news/2025/11...
www.thestranger.com/news/2025/11...
There Was Nothing Unusual About Seattle’s Election, or the Results
There was nothing odd, wrong, or suspicious about Seattle’s election results. They sure felt slow, but they weren’t. Someone tell that to outgoing Mayor Bruce Harrell and Seattle Police Officer’s Guil...
www.thestranger.com
November 14, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Contrary to what some people *cough* the lame duck mayor and the still-in power police guild president *cough* say, there was nothing wrong with the Seattle election:
www.thestranger.com/news/2025/11...
www.thestranger.com/news/2025/11...
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FINALLY someone appreciates our jokes (and influence) www.nytimes.com/2025/11/14/t...
How a Seattle Alt-Weekly Newspaper Became a Progressive Kingmaker
www.nytimes.com
November 14, 2025 at 7:03 PM
FINALLY someone appreciates our jokes (and influence) www.nytimes.com/2025/11/14/t...
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Answering your questions about a hypothetical three-team trade between SEA, SDP, and HOU, Cole Young’s power ceiling, and the AquaSox.
📩 MaiLLbag for @lookoutlanding.bsky.social: www.lookoutlanding.com/news/136841/...
📩 MaiLLbag for @lookoutlanding.bsky.social: www.lookoutlanding.com/news/136841/...
Mariners MaiLLbag 11/14/25: Three-Way Trade, Young, AquaSox
Answering your questions about a hypothetical three-way trade, Cole Young, and more!
www.lookoutlanding.com
November 14, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Answering your questions about a hypothetical three-team trade between SEA, SDP, and HOU, Cole Young’s power ceiling, and the AquaSox.
📩 MaiLLbag for @lookoutlanding.bsky.social: www.lookoutlanding.com/news/136841/...
📩 MaiLLbag for @lookoutlanding.bsky.social: www.lookoutlanding.com/news/136841/...
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Thank you, Cal Raleigh, for an unforgettable season! ⚾
Celebrate Cal’s record-breaking year by giving in his honor: https://give.seattlechildrens.org/give/743432/#!/donation/checkout
Every gift helps bring hope, care & cures to kids and families at Seattle Children’s.
Celebrate Cal’s record-breaking year by giving in his honor: https://give.seattlechildrens.org/give/743432/#!/donation/checkout
Every gift helps bring hope, care & cures to kids and families at Seattle Children’s.
November 14, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Thank you, Cal Raleigh, for an unforgettable season! ⚾
Celebrate Cal’s record-breaking year by giving in his honor: https://give.seattlechildrens.org/give/743432/#!/donation/checkout
Every gift helps bring hope, care & cures to kids and families at Seattle Children’s.
Celebrate Cal’s record-breaking year by giving in his honor: https://give.seattlechildrens.org/give/743432/#!/donation/checkout
Every gift helps bring hope, care & cures to kids and families at Seattle Children’s.
I'll be back with @aaronlevinefox13.bsky.social on Washington Sports Wrap tonight at 6:30 to discuss the AL MVP award - celebrating Cal Raleigh either way!
November 13, 2025 at 11:42 PM
I'll be back with @aaronlevinefox13.bsky.social on Washington Sports Wrap tonight at 6:30 to discuss the AL MVP award - celebrating Cal Raleigh either way!
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"A lot of people are saying I shouldn’t concede and there are anomalies"
Bruce, dude, what the actual fuck
Bruce, dude, what the actual fuck
November 13, 2025 at 8:40 PM
"A lot of people are saying I shouldn’t concede and there are anomalies"
Bruce, dude, what the actual fuck
Bruce, dude, what the actual fuck
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As of this morning, Starbucks workers across the country are officially ON STRIKE. And we're prepared for this to become the biggest and longest ULP strike in Starbucks history.
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
November 13, 2025 at 11:33 AM
As of this morning, Starbucks workers across the country are officially ON STRIKE. And we're prepared for this to become the biggest and longest ULP strike in Starbucks history.
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
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Seattle's mayor race update:
Katie Wilson's lead grows to 1,346 votes over and incumbent corporate-Democrat Bruce Harrell.
Kate Wilson won 61.23% of the 6,121 ballots counted today.
Overall total:
Katie Wilson 50.08% 137,217
Bruce Harrell 49.59% 135,871
Write-in 0.33% 908
Katie Wilson's lead grows to 1,346 votes over and incumbent corporate-Democrat Bruce Harrell.
Kate Wilson won 61.23% of the 6,121 ballots counted today.
Overall total:
Katie Wilson 50.08% 137,217
Bruce Harrell 49.59% 135,871
Write-in 0.33% 908
November 12, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Seattle's mayor race update:
Katie Wilson's lead grows to 1,346 votes over and incumbent corporate-Democrat Bruce Harrell.
Kate Wilson won 61.23% of the 6,121 ballots counted today.
Overall total:
Katie Wilson 50.08% 137,217
Bruce Harrell 49.59% 135,871
Write-in 0.33% 908
Katie Wilson's lead grows to 1,346 votes over and incumbent corporate-Democrat Bruce Harrell.
Kate Wilson won 61.23% of the 6,121 ballots counted today.
Overall total:
Katie Wilson 50.08% 137,217
Bruce Harrell 49.59% 135,871
Write-in 0.33% 908
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Game 5 of the ALDS has entered the 9,748th inning, the Sounders are in round 3,250 of their shootout and Katie Wilson leads the vote count for mayor by 91 votes. Seattle just doesn’t like knowing results.
November 11, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Game 5 of the ALDS has entered the 9,748th inning, the Sounders are in round 3,250 of their shootout and Katie Wilson leads the vote count for mayor by 91 votes. Seattle just doesn’t like knowing results.
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read Matthew's latest to hear about how Ben Gibbard's "friend" hit him with the most devastating sports reverse jinx I've ever heard of during the ALCS game 7: www.gq.com/story/death-... #Mariners
Death Cab for Cutie’s Ben Gibbard and Dave Depper on Running the NYC Marathon: ‘It Was Kind of a Major Party’
The Pacific Northwest indie rockers share a love of running, which brought them to the Big Apple for their first time for the city’s storied marathon.
www.gq.com
November 10, 2025 at 9:34 PM
read Matthew's latest to hear about how Ben Gibbard's "friend" hit him with the most devastating sports reverse jinx I've ever heard of during the ALCS game 7: www.gq.com/story/death-... #Mariners
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heritage distilling closed down all its tap rooms and it turns out the business is all in on crypto and has decided to become a crypto company with a distillery attached to it www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/c...
Popular Pierce County distillery closed tasting rooms. Is crypto the reason?
The local distillery that created “House of Doge Bourbon” and “Bitcoin Bourbon” has a treasury of hundreds of millions of dollars in digital tokens.
www.thenewstribune.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:52 PM
heritage distilling closed down all its tap rooms and it turns out the business is all in on crypto and has decided to become a crypto company with a distillery attached to it www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/c...