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Still on the fence about our ground rule double debate? Join me in The Clubhouse for a deep dive on this silly scoring anomaly.
The Devers RuleOn Rule 9.06(f), Joe DiMaggio's extra double, and the minutiae that makes baseball wonderfulwww.joeposnanski.comIt’s time to pick a side in the great ground rule double debate. Who is right, Brilliant Readers? @kentremendous.bsky.social or me?
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Emergency PosCast: Joe and Mike Just Had Their First FightYouTube video by Joe Posnanskiyoutu.beAnswering a Brilliant Reader question and pondering the rare occasion that a Hall of Fame career just doesn't echo.
Reigniting the Dale Murphy Hall of Fame DebateHow do we factor in popularity and command of the spotlight?open.substack.comIsn’t it great when a joyful player succeeds? Salvador Perez, who has one of game’s biggest smiles, is now the all-time home run leader in Kansas City.
SalvyOn Salvador Perez getting the absolute most out of his talent and passing George Brettwww.joeposnanski.comICYMI: Dutton and I revealed the cover for FIFTY SEASONS today!
The FIFTY SEASONS Cover RevealOn book covers, Earle Combs, and, just maybe, the most perfect baseball photograph ever takenwww.joeposnanski.comHear it from the man himself! Join us in The Clubhouse for a very special follow-up on yesterday's Duane Kuiper story.
ZIP 106 Month: Part IIYes, THE Duane Kuiper called to take us deeper down the rabbit hole.open.substack.comIt's here! After almost 200 correct guesses from Brilliant Readers, I'm proud to reveal the cover for FIFTY SEASONS.
The FIFTY SEASONS Cover RevealOn book covers, Earle Combs, and, just maybe, the most perfect baseball photograph ever takenopen.substack.comHas your brain ever just stalled while you're trying to do something important? Mine has.
CURB!On J.T. Realmuto, brain blips and wandering down a Kuiper rabbit hole.open.substack.com"It was not a bummer because it was bad. I mean, it WAS bad, but that’s not the reason it was a bummer — I can thoroughly enjoy a bad superhero movie. It was a bummer because I did not understand a single choice this movie made. Not one."
Supergirl Should Be FunA roving review of the new movie and some specific choices I still don't understand.open.substack.comWhat would pitchers do? What would batters do? Would it be more fun?
What if Starting Pitchers HAD to Finish?A wandering thought that started with England 6, France 4.open.substack.comJoin us in The Clubhouse for a reflection on Rafael Nadal, the new Netflix documentary and his drive for glory.
ObsessionIn the Clubhouse: Rafa Nadal, the greatest athletes, and what it means to simply be a person.open.substack.comIt turns out, "parking the bus" might have been the wrong approach for England. Why do coaches do that? And why is it so hard to watch?
The Obvious AnswerOn hindsight, and knowing when your winning strategy is failing.open.substack.comCome for another 50 Seasons cover clue, and stay for my thoughts on the 2026 MLB All-Star Game.
Pitching Warlocks and All-Star ShutoutsOn finding joy, even without monster hits or witty commentary.open.substack.com