Three Up: April 17-19 Could we be seeing a World Series straight out of the late 1990s? So far, we seem to be heading that way.

My thoughts emerging from this weekend’s baseball action

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Baseball Remembers: Tommy Holmes Only two players in history have hit ten or more home runs in a season while also hitting at least three homers for every time they struck out.

Tommy Holmes had a great season in 1945, but that was a war year that is often discounted. As a result, I’m not he’s recognized for what an excellent all-around player, and person, he was. @ibwaa.bsky.social

I review this nightmare week in my latest post on @royalskeep.com and look ahead to a key homestand which includes visits from the Orioles and Angels #FountainsUp @ibwaa.bsky.social

Instead of just rambling on here, I wrote a post about the Salvy situation at @royalskeep.com. While I think both sides could've handled it differently, the #Royals' struggles to start 2026 have only amplified the situation more than needed #FountainsUp @ibwaa.bsky.social

Season 7 starts now! We're back with silly takes, serious views and foolishness! @ibwaa.bsky.social #dodgers #angels #mlb #baseballpodcasts #siblings

Facing the Music: David Stearns Urges the Mets to “Find Their Identity Through Adversity” Amidst a lineup shuffle and mounting external noise, Stearns takes the podium in Chicago to preach patience before a critical series against the Cubs.

Cool on an 8-Game losing streak, David Sterns joined the #Mets in Chicago and gave a "State of the Mets" presser today.

On what Sterns had to say, and a dip into the numbers that were referred to.

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Three Down: April 17-19 The best matchups in baseball this weekend, including an interleague showdown between the class of the AL East and NL Central.

My picks for the three series to watch this weekend in the MLB.

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Friday Stuff Milestones in Odd Uniforms Edition

Players are usually identified with particular teams. This week’s Friday Stuff focuses on those moments when something historic happens while wearing an odd uniform, and it just seems wrong. @ibwaa.bsky.social

LIVE: Angels at Yankees 04/16/2026 Series Finale in the Bronx, NY

FINAL: #Angels 11 #Yankees 4
#RepTheHalo // #RepBX
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WP: Aldegheri (1-0)
LP: Fried (2-1)
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📊: Record: 10-9
⚾️: Streak: L1
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Looking at the (potential) end of this Houston Astros run and what’s behind it.

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Bronx Bedlam: Jose Caballero Punishes Romano Again in Thrilling Walk-Off New York With A

FINAL: #Yankees 5, #Angels 4
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WP: Bednar (1-2)
LP: Romano (0-2)
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📊: Record: 10-8
⚾️: Streak: W1
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1965 - when the Astros played home games on natural grass inside the Astrodome As the season progressed the grass died a slow death

1965 - when the Astros played home games on natural grass inside the Astrodome. And it died a day at a time. Read my latest post:
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With the Yankees current third base problem in the Bronx, it might be time to give current top infield prospect George Lombard Jr. a look at AAA.

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Two Days That Killed the Big Red Machine The 1977 season broke Bob Howsam’s spirit.

Cincinnati fans knew the Big Red Machine couldn’t last forever, but they really didn’t expect it to be killed off so quickly on back-to-back days in November 1978. @ibwaa.bsky.social

Ryan couldn't Weather the Storm against the Angles Angles even the series against the Yankees at a game a peice after Weather struggles early.

FINAL: #Angels 7, #Yankees 1
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WP: Detmers (1-1)
LP: Weathers (0-2)
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📊: Record: 9-8
⚾️: Streak: L1
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Blue Jays need Kazuma Okamoto to bring more power in the lineup The 29-year-old has two home runs, but has encountered difficulties with consistency at the plate.

Blue Jays need more power from Okamoto in the lineup ⚾️ 🔥 @ibwaa.bsky.social

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The Twins Are Here (For Now) How Minnesota finds itself atop the AL Central at this early point in the season

Minnesota’s tied for first place in the AL Central! How are they doing it?

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Miami Marlins Eury Perez still searching for that ace-like consistency The Miami Marlins needed a big time, ace-like effort from Eury Perez Monday night. They didn't get it. Fortunately, they won anyway, pounding the Braves 10-4.

The #Marlins need more from Eury. @ibwaa.bsky.social

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First Gloves: Lou Brock Lou Brock’s career was strange.

Lou Brock had a strange career. He earned a spot in Cooperstown by being so good at so many things. But when he was bad at something, wow, he was REALLY bad. @ibwaa.bsky.social

Grisham, Judge Lead Yankees to First Walk-Off Win of 2026 Yankees Walk-Off The Angels, win 11-10

FINAL: #Yankees 11 #Angels 10
#RepTheHalo // #RepBX
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WP: Blackburn (1-1, 1.80)
LP: Romono (0-1, 5.40)
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📊: Record: 9-7
⚾️: Streak: W1
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Three Up: April 10-12 Some streaks (winning and losing) as well as an ace emerging in Southern California

My thoughts on the MLB action this weekend (perhaps a bit lacking as I was distracted by the Masters).

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The #Yankees offense is riding the struggle bus right now as the team heads home to play the Angels.

Driving that bus is Ryan McMahon. His struggled date back to July.

Could the clock on McMahon's time as the Yankees primary third baseman be ticking?
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MLB injuries are piling up early & why the splitter has made huge comeback! Ep. 704 - 4.13.26 - Almost Cooperstown Pitcher injuries are mounting especially if you wear an Astros uniform.  We didn't mention the passing of Davey Lopes which was our mistake. Lopes stole 552 bases and was a member of the Dodgers ...

This week's episode - Konnor Griffin gets paid, injuries are skyrocketing, split-fingered fastballs make a comeback. All in under 30!
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Braves series gives Miami Marlins first chance to prove this team is different The Miami Marlins are floundering, having just lost seven of their last ten games. Fans will be watching eagerly to see if they sink or swim this week, with pl

#Marlins can start changing over a decade of narrative with one series win in Atlanta. @ibwaa.bsky.social

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The King of Solo Homers My son Sam was almost 16 when Mike Trout arrived in the big leagues, and for all but one of his 16 years of life, his favorite team was awful.

No, Mike Trout has not hit the most solo homers in history. Not even close. But there are a few very good reasons why we would should start calling solo homers “Trouts” anyway. @ibwaa.bsky.social

Offense Fails Again as the Yankees are Swept in Tampa New York started 8-2; Today, they fall to 8-7.

FINAL: Yankees lose 5-4 at the Trop, and got swept.

The Yankees made it close in the ninth inning with the Judge homer, but the comeback falls short again. New York is 0-6 in one run games.

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Yankees have lost 4 Straight Bad.

FINAL: #Rays 5, #Yankees 4
RECORD: 8-6
An absolute heartbreaker to lose the series to the Rays. Tomorrow, they will look to avoid the sweep at the trop.

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Calendar, Janson Junk just put Miami Marlins fans on Robby Snelling watch The moment Miami Marlins have long been waiting for could be happening as soon as next weekend's homestand. Robby Snelling just carved up the opposition for 12

#Marlins fans just might be on Snelling watch. @ibwaa.bsky.social

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Junk and Paddack holding off Robby Snelling best thing for 2026 Miami Marlins Robby Snelling isn't just knocking on the door for the Miami Marlins- he's banging on it. How else would you describe it when an organization's No. 2 prospect

#Marlins Snelling looks great, but it would also be great for team if Junk and Paddack can hold him off a bit. @ibwaa.bsky.social

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Padres Mason Miller showcasing his dominance early this season ⚾️ 🔥 @ibwaa.bsky.social #yardbarker

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