FINAL: Italy 8, Puerto Rico 6
The Italians' magical run in the World Baseball Classic continues to the semifinals, where they'll face the winner of Japan and Venezuela. They took a big lead early, held off a late rally and will take their espresso machine and hot bats to Miami.
I really thought they'd pull it off in the year of Bad Bunny
Much thanks to @kujhawk90.bsky.social for this sweet Lou Whitaker card! And thanks to @ngtcollectibles.bsky.social for hosting the Sunday cards giveaway thread here. #cardsky #mailday
Voters under the sway of "Big Sexy"
I agree.
Minnesota native retired to Florida?
Oscar Gamble
You say there's an old leaf factory in that photo, but I don't see a single tree. 😁
Just to be contrarian, I'll say the game will end in a tie and Martin won't win or lose.
Cool. I like that it's a multi-statue ode that also includes the Siegels and Shuster.
Have you visited the new Superman statue in downtown Cleveland? Looks like it's close to where the SABR convention will be, so I plan to check it out sometime while there.
He's the Smurfiest!
Consider coming to Madison, WI. We have several great locally-owned bookstores and a fantastic main library that regularly hosts author events (including Wisconsin Book Festival).
I haven't seen most of those movies, but Psycho II is a solid decades-later sequel to the classic original. 🔪😱🚿
You're welcome! Enjoy!
Rabbit Maranville looks like he would beat a guy up and spit tobacco juice on him while he's down, and all before breakfast.
The Dominican Republic vs. Korea and Canada vs. the United States on Friday.
Italy vs. Puerto Rico and Japan vs. Venezuela on Saturday.
Here's everything you need to know about the WBC quarterfinals.
www.mlb.com/news/mlb-202...
Pasquantino played for the Quad Cities River Bandits in 2021.
If only they had a shred of intellectual curiosity beyond wondering how to make more money, they might understand anything else.
My tribe 😁
That Clemente! 👀
Congrats Gary! 🎉 A well-deserved honor for a great baseball artist.
a Jeff Reardon baseball card
There was a Jeff Hearron in addition to the better-known Jeff Reardon?! I don't remember him.
This is how I access Bluesky.
If nobody else wants it, I wouldn't mind having the Fred Dryer card. Hunter!
Also, I'd like to point out that Alfred Jenkins has two butler names.
Thanks!
Can I have the Lou Whitaker please?
Pick up to 3. US address preferred.
