Brian Baute

The Reds are one of the 3 worst franchises since 2001, and arguably the worst.

Since 2001 (26 seasons), only three MLB teams have had 3 or fewer 85 win seasons (or .525 win % in 2020): the Reds and Pirates with 3 seasons each, and the Marlins with 2.

If the NL had 8 Wild Cards, the @Reds would still be 3.5 games out of a playoff spot.

“In the world of international football, Messi is essentially Jesus. Although saying that might be blasphemous, because Jesus in his prime wasn’t nearly as great as Messi was in his.” - Mike Schur (with @JPosnanski)

Reading this on a Sunday morning, and WC final day, is joyful.

My latest local bookstore find is a signed copy of @JPosnanski and Michael Schur talking about sports and America. And 10 pages in I already learned about Irish Hurling and Gaelic Football, so I’m looking for match tickets for my trip there this fall.

18 total strikeouts in this game so far, then in the 6th the @Reds got a hit! Followed by a fielder’s choice, caught stealing, and another strikeout.

How can you not be romantic about baseball? 🤒