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Bet #Mets Lindor ready to go in Colorado for weekend. Players don't want to miss opportunities to hit in that ballpark vs. that pitching staff! #LGM @SNYtv Francisco Lindor says he has a broken right pinky toe. Lindor says he's "day-by-day" and hopes to be able to play "sooner rather than later"

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#Mets Pete Alonso homered 2x last night vs. #Dodgers ensuring Amazin's win the season series. Afternoon game in L.A. today followed by a trip to Colorado to play the suddenly red hot #Rockies who've won 3 straight. #LGM

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1st place #Mariners Cal Raleigh 23 HRs! #Cubs #Mets #Phillies & #Dodgers #NL best. #Yankees #TIgers #AL best.2,500 career hits HOF worthy? Watch: youtu.be/s3AjBS33yA8 Listen: buzzsprout.com/1066072/epis... @ibwaa.bsky.social @jeffkallman.bsky.social @metsfan41.bsky.social @writerstevens.bsky.social

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Pitchers detest pitching in Colorado. So why haven't the #Rockies focused on getting batters who can rake? Worst hitting team in NL this year. How? Read my latest: open.substack.com/pub/almostco... @ibwaa.bsky.social @jeffkallman.bsky.social @metsfan41.bsky.social @writerstevens.bsky.social

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ICYMI we talked about pitcher Game scores in this weeks podcast. Mark mentioned Kerry Wood's memorable 20K/0BB start. That one has the highest recorded Game score of 105 in 1998! Listen to the episode: buzzsprout.com/1066072/epis... Watch: youtu.be/Ivh4iD0z8PM

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Jim Eisenreich was an excellent ballplayer. But what he had to overcome to play the game he loved is still an amazing story. Read my latest: open.substack.com/pub/almostco... @ibwaa.bsky.social @jeffkallman.bsky.social @metsfan41.bsky.social @writerstevens.bsky.social

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AC Tuesday Trivia: HOF catcher Ray Schalk caught 4 no-hitters, tied for the most by any catcher in #MLB history. Name the other catcher that tied his record. Hint: he played in this century. #baseballtrivia #catchingmagic

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ICYMI - Ronald Acuna Jr. returned w a bomb Tarik Skubal threw a Maddux w a Game Score of 96. Don't know about pitcher game scores? Listen: buzzsprout.com/1066072/epis... Watch: youtu.be/Ivh4iD0z8PM @ibwaa.bsky.social @jeffkallman.bsky.social @metsfan41.bsky.social @writerstevens.bsky.social

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This week's episode was #300 as we hit the 5 year mark. Another reason why you should listen or watch since that's why we do it in the 1st place! Watch on YT: youtu.be/2SqfHdfsMBQ Listen: buzzsprout.com/1066072/epis... #bestbaseballpodcast

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Fun read from @jaysonst.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/637...

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In 2020 the runner on 2nd base in extra innings was born. Isn't it time #MLB amends this rule? Why is it still the way it was 5 years ago? My latest article: Read: open.substack.com/pub/almostco... @ibwaa.bsky.social @jeffkallman.bsky.social @metsfan41.bsky.social @writerstevens.bsky.social

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Inside the park homers are so fun! Zero so far in 2025 #MLB season.TWIB featured 2 managers being fired. We cover the big stories! Listen: buzzsprout.com/1066072/epis... Watch: youtu.be/2SqfHdfsMBQ @ibwaa.bsky.social @jeffkallman.bsky.social @metsfan41.bsky.social @writerstevens.bsky.social

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@AlmostCoop #Twins have forgone sausage season simply winning 13 straight b4 losing Sunday. They are back in thick of AL Central race. One of This Week in Baseball's stories we will cover tomorrow! Check us out on YouTube or any podcast platform! #TWIB

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Most #baseball fans have at one time or another picked up a ball while holding a bat , tossed it up & took a swing. It's fun! It's called hitting a fungo. Read my latest: open.substack.com/pub/almostco... @ibwaa.bsky.social @jeffkallman.bsky.social @metsfan41.bsky.social @writerstevens.bsky.social

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With #Reds Pete Rose & Joe Jackson now being HOF eligible the dividing line may come to whether or not you feel the HOF is a shrine or a museum. Those 2 things are very different. #baseballhall

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Bat Boys in #baseball are a time-honored tradition. Are bat boys a weird thing or a cool tradition? Read my latest post: open.substack.com/pub/almostco... @ibwaa.bsky.social @jeffkallman.bsky.social @metsfan41.bsky.social @writerstevens.bsky.social

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#Yankees Max Fried & Aaron Judge are on track to win. No 70 HR players unless things change. Or 20 game winners! Catch our latest episode! Listen: buzzsprout.com/1066072/epis... Watch: youtu.be/fYTLLcQ5LyE @ibwaa.bsky.social @jeffkallman.bsky.social @metsfan41.bsky.social @writerstevens.bsky.social

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AC Tuesday Trivia: #Pirates Paul Skenes was the 39th pitcher to win a #MLB Rookie of the Year award. Only one of them has made it to Cooperstown. Name the pitcher. #baseballtrivia @pirates

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nside the park home runs represent less than 1% of all #MLB homers. It wasn't always like it is today. Read my latest post: open.substack.com/pub/almostco... @ibwaa.bsky.social @jeffkallman.bsky.social @metsfan41.bsky.social @writerstevens.bsky.social

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Today in Baseball History: Furillo's Last Burst open.substack.com/pub/ibwaa/p/...

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#Cubs Seiya Suzuki is having a great 2025 #MLB season #Tigers r better than we thought like #Mets. MLB team captains? There are only 3? Listen: buzzsprout.com/1066072/epis... Watch: youtu.be/J1f8jEFgDAA @ibwaa.bsky.social @jeffkallman.bsky.social @metsfan41.bsky.social @writerstevens.bsky.social

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#Royals Salvador Perez is 1 of 3 #MLB team captains in 2025. IICYMI I wrote about baseball captains last week. Read: open.substack.com/pub/almostco...

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#Dbacks Suarez had 19th 4HR game last week.R #Giants for real? Check out checked swing technology tested in AFL. It's great! Watch episode: youtu.be/Fid1OLfogj8 Listen: buzzsprout.com/1066072/epis... @ibwaa.bsky.social @jeffkallman.bsky.social @metsfan41.bsky.social @writerstevens.bsky.social

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omorrow morning we will drop a This Week In Baseball episode which will also include a discussion of batter checked swings. How do umpires even evaluate 'going too far' or not far enough? Will ABS change checked swings? Listen or watch tomorrow! #baseballpodcast

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Soon-to-be put in Cooperstown #Cardinals #Angels #Dodgers Albert Pujols had a career OPS+ of 145 53rd all-time in #MLB history. I explore if OPS+ is a cheat code. Read: open.substack.com/pub/almostco... @ibwaa.bsky.social @jeffkallman.bsky.social @metsfan41.bsky.social @writerstevens.bsky.social

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#MLB fans think they want fewer K's, more balls in play. But weak ground balls & soft pop-ups aren't exciting either. Read my latest: open.substack.com/pub/almostco... @ibwaa.bsky.social @jeffkallman.bsky.social @metsfan41.bsky.social @writerstevens.bsky.social

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AC Tuesday Trivia: #Tigers #Marlins Miguel Cabrera will be the 13th #MLB player in the HOF to win 4 batting titles. Cobb, Gwynn, Wagner, Carew, Hornsby, Musial, Williams, Boggs, Dan Brouthers, Anson, Clemente, & Heilmann Name the only player to win 4 titles that is not a HOFer.

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Is #Phillies Bryce Harper already a HOFer? TWIB right now #Athletics Soderstrom on pace for 72 HRs! Lots of news so give a listen or watch Listen: buzzsprout.com/1066072/epis... Watch: youtu.be/3MZoljX8tlQ @ibwaa.bsky.social @jeffkallman.bsky.social @metsfan41.bsky.social @writerstevens.bsky.social

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How do you feel about following & watching year-round #baseball? #MLB wants to be in more markets. A world where winter games count Read my latest: almostcooperstown.substack.com/p/the-best-5... @ibwaa.bsky.social @jeffkallman.bsky.social @metsfan41.bsky.social @writerstevens.bsky.social

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#Rays Jonathan Aranda leads #MLB in OPS+ ahead of #Yankees Aaron Judge & #Mets Pete Alonso. Is his a name we will remember at the end of the 2025 season? #mlbrisingstars

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Tom Seaver heads #Mets list of their best 5 starting pitchers. There are other obvious choices. This might be the start of.a series for all 30 #MLB teams, Read my latest: open.substack.com/pub/almostcoop… @ibwaa.bsky.social @metsfan41.bsky.social @writerstevens.bsky.social

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AC Tuesday Trivia: #Royals Bret Saberhagen is 1 of 2 pitchers to win multiple Cy Young awards in seasons in which he was NOT all All-Star! Name the other pitcher. #baseballtrivia #cyyoungaward #saberhagen

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#Mets Tom Seaver is #1 in their top 5 franchise pitchers. We pick other 4 & those who came close along w a quick This Week In #Baseball Listen: buzzsprout.com/1066072/epis... Watch: youtu.be/0Y9b8mhRlPs @ibwaa.bsky.social @jeffkallman.bsky.social @metsfan41.bsky.social @writerstevens.bsky.social

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I am truly honored to see Charlie Hustle among these finalists for @penamerica.bsky.social’s best biography of of the year. Amazing!

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A-Rod is last player to drive in 150+. It's happened 47x in #MLB history. 2024 #Yankees Aaron Judge knocked in 144. Read my latest on the great hitters that drove in 150 open.substack.com/pub/almostco... @ibwaa.bsky.social @jeffkallman.bsky.social @metsfan41.bsky.social @writerstevens.bsky.social

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Do you have a fav but under-appreciated #baseball movie? 6 of us got together to discuss ones we love & feel should be watched - again or 4 the 1st time! Watch: youtu.be/J4qT2ap7mS0 Listen: buzzsprout.com/1066072/epis... @thetwinbill.bsky.social @mollyknight.bsky.social @metsfan41.bsky.social

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I missed seeing #RedSox Ted Williams & a bunch of legendary #MLB players. It bothers me more than it should so I wrote about it. Read: open.substack.com/pub/almostco... @ibwaa.bsky.social @jeffkallman.bsky.social @metsfan41.bsky.social @writerstevens.bsky.social

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AC Tuesday Trivia: #Mets broadcaster Todd Zeile hit a HR in his 1st AB w #Cardinals. Zeile has an unusual #MLB record for home runs. What is it? #baseballtrivia #toddzeile #zeileofapproval

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What were biggest #MLB stories this week in #baseball? We cover Commissioner Rob Manfred's revealing comments on where things r going. Watch: youtu.be/r24eoRv7C2c Listen: buzzsprout.com/1066072/epis... @ibwaa.bsky.social @jeffkallman.bsky.social @metsfan41.bsky.social @writerstevens.bsky.social

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HOF manager Leo Durocher was a teammate of #Yankees Babe Ruth. He then managed #Dodgers Jackie Robinson & later #Giants Bobby Thomson. Leo had quite a story/ Read my latest: open.substack.com/pub/almostco... @ibwaa.bsky.social @metsfan41.bsky.social @writerstevens.bsky.social

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Great post from my friend Gary Livacari today! All about baseball cycles history. www.baseballhistorycomesalive.com/fun-with-bas...

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Yes last night #Dodgers Shohei Ohtani had a walk-off HR. But forgotten is that Ben Casparius from Staples HS in Wesport, CT escaped a bases full no outs jam in the 6th giving up 0 runs. #Braves were destined to lose their 7th straight right at that moment.

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A full month of April #baseball has a bigger impact on a season than formerly was the case. Which teams had the best Aprils in #MLB history? Read my lates! open.substack.com/pub/almostco... @ibwaa.bsky.social @jeffkallman.bsky.social @metsfan41.bsky.social @writerstevens.bsky.social

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