Mick Reinhard
@mayflies.bsky.social
I watch sports and then sometimes write about it.
Looking back/reposting on the features I did for the Senators/future Nationals
Thomas Schultz returned to City Island, out of the stands and onto the pitcher's mound.
Thomas Schultz returned to City Island, out of the stands and onto the pitcher's mound.
On the Field with Thomas Schultz
Thomas Schultz has a vivid memory of sitting in the first-base bleacher seats with his family at the then-Metro Bank Park as a kid.
mayflies.substack.com
January 19, 2026 at 6:46 PM
Looking back/reposting on the features I did for the Senators/future Nationals
Thomas Schultz returned to City Island, out of the stands and onto the pitcher's mound.
Thomas Schultz returned to City Island, out of the stands and onto the pitcher's mound.
Looking back/reposting on the features I did for the Senators/future Nationals
Including magical back-to-back nights on the island thanks to Carlos De La Cruz
Including magical back-to-back nights on the island thanks to Carlos De La Cruz
On the Field with Carlos De La Cruz
Carlos De La Cruz walked to the plate down to the Harrisburg Senators' final out.
mayflies.substack.com
January 14, 2026 at 5:56 PM
Looking back/reposting on the features I did for the Senators/future Nationals
Including magical back-to-back nights on the island thanks to Carlos De La Cruz
Including magical back-to-back nights on the island thanks to Carlos De La Cruz
Looking back/reposting on the features I did for the Senators/future Nationals
In his first season away from the Tampa Bay Rays' org, Nick Schnell posted career bests as he worked himself back to the precipice of an MLB call-up
In his first season away from the Tampa Bay Rays' org, Nick Schnell posted career bests as he worked himself back to the precipice of an MLB call-up
On the Field with Nick Schnell
When Walker Buehler struck out Alex Verdugo to secure the 7-6 victory in Game 5 and give the Los Angeles Dodgers their eighth World Series title, the clock began on off-season free agency.
mayflies.substack.com
January 11, 2026 at 7:07 PM
Looking back/reposting on the features I did for the Senators/future Nationals
In his first season away from the Tampa Bay Rays' org, Nick Schnell posted career bests as he worked himself back to the precipice of an MLB call-up
In his first season away from the Tampa Bay Rays' org, Nick Schnell posted career bests as he worked himself back to the precipice of an MLB call-up
Looking back/reposting on the features I did for the Senators/future Nationals
This one on Yoyo Morales and the baseball legacy his father, Andy, set in motion 25 years ago when he made the perilous journey to freedom from Cuba
This one on Yoyo Morales and the baseball legacy his father, Andy, set in motion 25 years ago when he made the perilous journey to freedom from Cuba
On the Field with Yohandy Morales
A year after hitting a memorable three-run homer to lead the Cuban National Team over the Baltimore Orioles in an exhibition game at Camden Yards, Andy Morales and eight other migrants landed in a boa...
mayflies.substack.com
January 8, 2026 at 6:57 PM
Looking back/reposting on the features I did for the Senators/future Nationals
This one on Yoyo Morales and the baseball legacy his father, Andy, set in motion 25 years ago when he made the perilous journey to freedom from Cuba
This one on Yoyo Morales and the baseball legacy his father, Andy, set in motion 25 years ago when he made the perilous journey to freedom from Cuba
Wrapping up my 2024 recap, here's my favorite piece I did this year...it's on Tyler Schoff's rise from undrafted free agent to the precipice of a call to the majors
Under the Radar, Tyler Schoff Inches Closer to His Dream
Tyler Schoff had already sat through the first two days of the 2021 Major League Baseball draft without getting selected.
mayflies.substack.com
December 31, 2024 at 4:43 PM
Wrapping up my 2024 recap, here's my favorite piece I did this year...it's on Tyler Schoff's rise from undrafted free agent to the precipice of a call to the majors
This year's inductee into the Senators' Bobblehead Hall of Fame (and my favorite person I've covered the last 15 years) was Aaron Barrett
A Comeback Story of a Lifetime
Aaron Barrett walked off the pitcher's mound like he had done thousands of times before.
mayflies.substack.com
December 29, 2024 at 2:52 PM
This year's inductee into the Senators' Bobblehead Hall of Fame (and my favorite person I've covered the last 15 years) was Aaron Barrett
This look back examines the relationship between Dylan Crews and his #1 fan Aubrey White
Dylan Crews: Making a Difference
Louisiana State University alumni Crystal and Robbie White settled in with their 7-year-old daughter, Aubrey, to watch their alma mater play in a televised baseball game during the 2021 spring season.
mayflies.substack.com
December 26, 2024 at 10:21 PM
This look back examines the relationship between Dylan Crews and his #1 fan Aubrey White
"A lot of people don't know what happened behind the wall," Lile said. "I hit the curve of the concrete right on my lower back. When that happened, my legs went into instant shock. I couldn't feel them. I was rolling around and screaming."
"I was scared."
"I was scared."
Daylen Lile's Love of the Game
Daylen Lile tracked the trajectory of the high-arching fly ball against the clear Florida sky.
mayflies.substack.com
December 23, 2024 at 4:02 PM
"A lot of people don't know what happened behind the wall," Lile said. "I hit the curve of the concrete right on my lower back. When that happened, my legs went into instant shock. I couldn't feel them. I was rolling around and screaming."
"I was scared."
"I was scared."
Cortland Lawson was expected play most of the year in Wilmington, but instead stuck with the Senators after an injury to Nick Senzel precipitated a cascade of moves down the farm system.
Cortland Lawson proves mettle after surprising promotion
Cortland Lawson was settling into his accommodations in Wilmington, Del., ready to start the 2024 season with the Blue Rocks.
mayflies.substack.com
December 18, 2024 at 3:40 PM
Cortland Lawson was expected play most of the year in Wilmington, but instead stuck with the Senators after an injury to Nick Senzel precipitated a cascade of moves down the farm system.
More year-end posts...this one on Senators' manager Delino DeShields and his path to coaching
On the field with...Delino DeShields
Many players begin the transition to coaching before their playing days end.
mayflies.substack.com
December 14, 2024 at 8:05 PM
More year-end posts...this one on Senators' manager Delino DeShields and his path to coaching
More looking back at the past year...
The Senators began the season with 5 players who had already made their MLB debut. They all hoped Harrisburg was a way station on their journey back.
The Senators began the season with 5 players who had already made their MLB debut. They all hoped Harrisburg was a way station on their journey back.
Back to The Show
“Yeah, I was in the show.
mayflies.substack.com
December 10, 2024 at 5:03 PM
More looking back at the past year...
The Senators began the season with 5 players who had already made their MLB debut. They all hoped Harrisburg was a way station on their journey back.
The Senators began the season with 5 players who had already made their MLB debut. They all hoped Harrisburg was a way station on their journey back.
Part of my year-end reposting of features...here's one on Andrew Pinckney who hasn't looked back after a breakout tenure in the Northwoods Summer League after his sophomore season at Bama
Andrew Pinckney: From Walk-On to Prospect
Among many varied interests growing up, Andrew Pinckney loved baseball and the University of Alabama.
mayflies.substack.com
December 8, 2024 at 10:31 PM
Part of my year-end reposting of features...here's one on Andrew Pinckney who hasn't looked back after a breakout tenure in the Northwoods Summer League after his sophomore season at Bama
I'm going to post some features I did for both the Substack and the Harrisburg Senators' program as we wind our way to the end of 2024.
First up (in no particular order) is J.T. Arruda's switch to switch-hitting after getting drafted and playing a professional season as a lefty in 2019.
First up (in no particular order) is J.T. Arruda's switch to switch-hitting after getting drafted and playing a professional season as a lefty in 2019.
J.T. Arruda's Switch to Switch-Hitting
After his first season in professional baseball, J.T.
mayflies.substack.com
December 6, 2024 at 7:54 PM
I'm going to post some features I did for both the Substack and the Harrisburg Senators' program as we wind our way to the end of 2024.
First up (in no particular order) is J.T. Arruda's switch to switch-hitting after getting drafted and playing a professional season as a lefty in 2019.
First up (in no particular order) is J.T. Arruda's switch to switch-hitting after getting drafted and playing a professional season as a lefty in 2019.