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November 20, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Initial thoughts. Allen is a better fielder, but an even worse hitter than Dubon.
Atlanta acquires INF Mauricio Dubón from the Houston Astros in exchange for shortstop Nick Allen.
November 20, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Initial thoughts. Allen is a better fielder, but an even worse hitter than Dubon.
Curous trade from Baltimore's standpoint, as Rodriguez should have more future value (4 years before free agency; promising prospect) than Ward (1 year to FA). But Rodriguez has been hurt a ton. Did the Angels buy a lemon?
BREAKING: The Orioles are trading RHP Grayson Rodriguez to the Angels for OF Taylor Ward
Ward hit 36 home runs for Los Angeles in 2025. Rodriguez hasn't pitched in the big leagues since 2024
Ward hit 36 home runs for Los Angeles in 2025. Rodriguez hasn't pitched in the big leagues since 2024
November 19, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Curous trade from Baltimore's standpoint, as Rodriguez should have more future value (4 years before free agency; promising prospect) than Ward (1 year to FA). But Rodriguez has been hurt a ton. Did the Angels buy a lemon?
The FO chooses Dubon over Urias as utility infielder. Which makes sense because 1) Dubon can play SS and Urias can't and that keeps Correa from having to be a long term solution at SS, and 2) he's more popular in the clubhouse.
The Astros designated Ramón Urías for assignment on Tuesday, clearing a 40-man roster spot for Miguel Ullola. The move protects Ullola from the Rule 5 Draft while alleviating some work for the Astros prior to Friday's non-tender deadline. Urías profiled as a non-tender or trade candidate
November 18, 2025 at 10:07 PM
The FO chooses Dubon over Urias as utility infielder. Which makes sense because 1) Dubon can play SS and Urias can't and that keeps Correa from having to be a long term solution at SS, and 2) he's more popular in the clubhouse.
Need Dylan Cease to announce he's signing with the Astros by blasting himself into orbit.
4-star OL recruit Kevin Brown just committed to West Virginia on Pat McAfee's show by revealing a WVU shirt and then burning a couch in his yard.
November 18, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Need Dylan Cease to announce he's signing with the Astros by blasting himself into orbit.
Big sigh
November 18, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Big sigh
Angry at this. My Pomona-Pitzer Sagehens won 12-0 today and didn't throw a completed pass in the second half. And we get out shitty win'ed by our rivals from down the street.
Anyway, go Hens. #Chirp
Anyway, go Hens. #Chirp
Claremont-Mudd-Scripps just won a game 5-0 over La Verne in D3
November 16, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Angry at this. My Pomona-Pitzer Sagehens won 12-0 today and didn't throw a completed pass in the second half. And we get out shitty win'ed by our rivals from down the street.
Anyway, go Hens. #Chirp
Anyway, go Hens. #Chirp
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A four foot tall, 200 pound, serrated blade of 24 karat gold. It has injured 17 and killed 2. The rivers carved upon it must run red with the blood of the innocent.
October 16, 2024 at 3:14 PM
A four foot tall, 200 pound, serrated blade of 24 karat gold. It has injured 17 and killed 2. The rivers carved upon it must run red with the blood of the innocent.
Encouraging
Astros pitching prospect James Hicks was named Arizona Fall League Pitcher of the Year. Hicks struck out 19 across 14 scoreless innings while holding opponents to a .157 batting average
November 14, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Encouraging
Calendar alert set.
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Drive-By Truckers & Jason Isbell Reuniting For First Performance In 18 Years
Look at those adorable young men up there. That’s the version of Drive-By Truckers that existed in 2003, when the band released the classic 2003 album Decoration Day. Back then, a very young Jason Isb...
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November 13, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Calendar alert set.
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It's definitely just posturing. Which is what a GM should do.
#Astros
#MLBTradeRumors
This could just be posturing, we said the same about trading Tucker. If you are going to get a # 2 or 3 pitcher you have to give up an asset the other teams want, that could be Isaac.
www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/11/astr...
#MLBTradeRumors
This could just be posturing, we said the same about trading Tucker. If you are going to get a # 2 or 3 pitcher you have to give up an asset the other teams want, that could be Isaac.
www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/11/astr...
Astros GM:
The Astros don't intend to trade Isaac Paredes and aren't shopping Christian Walker. Find out more at MLB Trade Rumors.
www.mlbtraderumors.com
November 13, 2025 at 3:32 PM
It's definitely just posturing. Which is what a GM should do.
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don't Boras, get to the chorus
November 12, 2025 at 7:46 PM
don't Boras, get to the chorus
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People have been jailed for puns far less egregious than these.
Boras on Bregman in Boston: “Nobody wants a Bregs-it.” He then weaved a lengthy explanation about Dunkin and Starbucks into his description of Bregman providing the right blend in “Beantown.”
November 12, 2025 at 7:40 PM
People have been jailed for puns far less egregious than these.
November 12, 2025 at 7:47 PM
$58.5 Million.
November 11, 2025 at 12:17 AM
$58.5 Million.
Never in doubt
November 9, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Never in doubt
Punditry from my real job (political science professor).
Huge Democratic turnout drove Mikie Sherrill's massive in the NJ governor's race.
Anger at the current Administration drove these turnout numbers, just as it has in almost every election since 2009.
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Huge Democratic turnout drove Mikie Sherrill's massive in the NJ governor's race.
Anger at the current Administration drove these turnout numbers, just as it has in almost every election since 2009.
medium.com/3streams/gar...
Garden State Democrats Turned Out in Huge Numbers to Vote This Week
Anger at the President drove out party voters in New Jersey, just like they have in so many elections in recent years
medium.com
November 9, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Punditry from my real job (political science professor).
Huge Democratic turnout drove Mikie Sherrill's massive in the NJ governor's race.
Anger at the current Administration drove these turnout numbers, just as it has in almost every election since 2009.
medium.com/3streams/gar...
Huge Democratic turnout drove Mikie Sherrill's massive in the NJ governor's race.
Anger at the current Administration drove these turnout numbers, just as it has in almost every election since 2009.
medium.com/3streams/gar...
This is how I’m gonna look every time someone hits the dislike button on one of my posts.
November 7, 2025 at 7:23 PM
This is how I’m gonna look every time someone hits the dislike button on one of my posts.
Never change, Rockies. Never change.
November 6, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Never change, Rockies. Never change.
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I use them for poll archives but Fifty Plus One is the superior option going forward fiftyplusone.news/latest-polls
November 6, 2025 at 6:31 PM
I use them for poll archives but Fifty Plus One is the superior option going forward fiftyplusone.news/latest-polls
November 5, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Goodbye, Chas. We'll always have that catch.
The Astros have placed outfielder Chas McCormick on outright waivers, source tells @theathletic.com, along with John Rooney, Kenedy Corona, Luis Garcia and Pedro León.
November 4, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Goodbye, Chas. We'll always have that catch.
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Yeah I dunno I still think teams like the Cubs not acting like the big market behemoths they are is worse for MLB than the Dodgers.
November 4, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Yeah I dunno I still think teams like the Cubs not acting like the big market behemoths they are is worse for MLB than the Dodgers.