Paul, baseball fan
@bravespaul.bsky.social
I love MLB history, the Atlanta Braves, stats, fun facts, trivia, and dad jokes. Baseball Reference Brand Ambassador and longtime Stathead helper.
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I'm new here, but I've been on Twitter since 2008 and @ BravesStats on there since 2013.
Lots of Major League Baseball chatter (stats, history, trivia and fun facts, official rules, CBA details, etc.), often focused on the Atlanta Braves but for love of the game first.
Lots of Major League Baseball chatter (stats, history, trivia and fun facts, official rules, CBA details, etc.), often focused on the Atlanta Braves but for love of the game first.
100% agreed.
Braves first, but after the Braves, I am entirely behind (in this order) the Brewers, Padres, Rays.
If the Braves lose the NLCS, I am entirely behind the team that beats us. Only the best shall win, so if you beat us, you better win!
Unless you're the stupid Dodgers.
Braves first, but after the Braves, I am entirely behind (in this order) the Brewers, Padres, Rays.
If the Braves lose the NLCS, I am entirely behind the team that beats us. Only the best shall win, so if you beat us, you better win!
Unless you're the stupid Dodgers.
Rasmussen was amazing. Good win for the Rays. Would love to see a Rays-Padres or Rays-Brewers WS. None have ever won and they are all smaller TV markets. It would be Manfred's worst nightmare for both ratings and his BS CBA proposals.
October 4, 2026 at 1:36 AM
100% agreed.
Braves first, but after the Braves, I am entirely behind (in this order) the Brewers, Padres, Rays.
If the Braves lose the NLCS, I am entirely behind the team that beats us. Only the best shall win, so if you beat us, you better win!
Unless you're the stupid Dodgers.
Braves first, but after the Braves, I am entirely behind (in this order) the Brewers, Padres, Rays.
If the Braves lose the NLCS, I am entirely behind the team that beats us. Only the best shall win, so if you beat us, you better win!
Unless you're the stupid Dodgers.
@megrowler.fangraphs.com I let out an audible yelp of a laugh when you said their "pets heads are falling off!"
October 2, 2026 at 9:23 PM
@megrowler.fangraphs.com I let out an audible yelp of a laugh when you said their "pets heads are falling off!"
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joey votto: "i don't think the braves score again"
ozzie albies:
ozzie albies:
Michael Jordan: It Became Personal
Alt: Michael Jordan: It Became Personal
static.klipy.com
October 2, 2026 at 1:32 AM
joey votto: "i don't think the braves score again"
ozzie albies:
ozzie albies:
"When you can go Baldwin, Acuña, Olson, Harris, that's a pretty good quartet up top." - @megrowler.fangraphs.com
October 1, 2026 at 9:11 PM
"When you can go Baldwin, Acuña, Olson, Harris, that's a pretty good quartet up top." - @megrowler.fangraphs.com
SCREENSHOT: The last #Postseason series winner-take-all win for all 30 MLB teams.
20+ year droughts:
Forever (White Sox)
51 (Reds 1975)
46 (Phillies 1980) 🚨
30 (Braves 1996) 🚨
24 (Twins 2002)
23 (Marlins 2003)
21 (Angels 2005)
Buckle up tonight!
💻 "Sudden Death" on @stathead.com Game Finder
20+ year droughts:
Forever (White Sox)
51 (Reds 1975)
46 (Phillies 1980) 🚨
30 (Braves 1996) 🚨
24 (Twins 2002)
23 (Marlins 2003)
21 (Angels 2005)
Buckle up tonight!
💻 "Sudden Death" on @stathead.com Game Finder
October 1, 2026 at 4:09 PM
SCREENSHOT: The last #Postseason series winner-take-all win for all 30 MLB teams.
20+ year droughts:
Forever (White Sox)
51 (Reds 1975)
46 (Phillies 1980) 🚨
30 (Braves 1996) 🚨
24 (Twins 2002)
23 (Marlins 2003)
21 (Angels 2005)
Buckle up tonight!
💻 "Sudden Death" on @stathead.com Game Finder
20+ year droughts:
Forever (White Sox)
51 (Reds 1975)
46 (Phillies 1980) 🚨
30 (Braves 1996) 🚨
24 (Twins 2002)
23 (Marlins 2003)
21 (Angels 2005)
Buckle up tonight!
💻 "Sudden Death" on @stathead.com Game Finder
I said what I said and I stand by it
Rudimentary bullpen comparison:
#Braves:
598.2 IP, 497 H, 229 ER, 214 BB
Phillies:
555.0 IP, 541 H, 273 ER, 214 BB
(Wow?)
#Braves:
598.2 IP, 497 H, 229 ER, 214 BB
Phillies:
555.0 IP, 541 H, 273 ER, 214 BB
(Wow?)
September 29, 2026 at 9:31 PM
I said what I said and I stand by it
Don't let Merzel write the narrative.
Pitch a perfect game.
Pitch a perfect game.
NEWS: The home-plate umpire for game one of the NL Wild Card in Atlanta is Dan Merzel
He's the umpire that called a balk on Chris Sale in NYC & then ejected him the next day, and he ejected Phillies hitting coach Kevin Long last week
Trying to figure out if they could have found a WORSE choice
He's the umpire that called a balk on Chris Sale in NYC & then ejected him the next day, and he ejected Phillies hitting coach Kevin Long last week
Trying to figure out if they could have found a WORSE choice
September 29, 2026 at 12:18 PM
Don't let Merzel write the narrative.
Pitch a perfect game.
Pitch a perfect game.
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astros winning the AL West
Luigi Wins in Mario Party Mini-Game
ALT: Luigi Wins in Mario Party Mini-Game
static.klipy.com
September 27, 2026 at 9:53 PM
astros winning the AL West
My new favorite Twitter thread
September 27, 2026 at 8:03 PM
My new favorite Twitter thread
Re: EW 2531
I think intra-division matchups in Sept are a stronger driver of attendance than more playoff spots. That said, expand to 32 and we no longer need constant interleague. Bring back late Sept rivalry weeks.
@benlindbergh.bsky.social @jazayerli.bsky.social @sheehannewsletter.bsky.social
I think intra-division matchups in Sept are a stronger driver of attendance than more playoff spots. That said, expand to 32 and we no longer need constant interleague. Bring back late Sept rivalry weeks.
@benlindbergh.bsky.social @jazayerli.bsky.social @sheehannewsletter.bsky.social
September 23, 2026 at 9:25 PM
Re: EW 2531
I think intra-division matchups in Sept are a stronger driver of attendance than more playoff spots. That said, expand to 32 and we no longer need constant interleague. Bring back late Sept rivalry weeks.
@benlindbergh.bsky.social @jazayerli.bsky.social @sheehannewsletter.bsky.social
I think intra-division matchups in Sept are a stronger driver of attendance than more playoff spots. That said, expand to 32 and we no longer need constant interleague. Bring back late Sept rivalry weeks.
@benlindbergh.bsky.social @jazayerli.bsky.social @sheehannewsletter.bsky.social
Now listening in tribute to the teams of the AL West:
🎶 Ben Folds Five - Battle of Who Could Care Less 🎶
🎶 Ben Folds Five - Battle of Who Could Care Less 🎶
The dream lives: with five days to go, the AL West leader is 78-79.
September 23, 2026 at 2:55 PM
Now listening in tribute to the teams of the AL West:
🎶 Ben Folds Five - Battle of Who Could Care Less 🎶
🎶 Ben Folds Five - Battle of Who Could Care Less 🎶
Pete Crow-Armstrong has the 12th 39/39 season in MLB history.
Before he joins the 40/40 Club, let's recognize how close Jose Ramirez, Matt Kemp, Vladimir Guerrero, and Bobby Bonds came... and how close Alfonso Soriano came to doing it twice!
💻 @stathead.com Batting Season Finder
Before he joins the 40/40 Club, let's recognize how close Jose Ramirez, Matt Kemp, Vladimir Guerrero, and Bobby Bonds came... and how close Alfonso Soriano came to doing it twice!
💻 @stathead.com Batting Season Finder
September 23, 2026 at 2:17 PM
Pete Crow-Armstrong has the 12th 39/39 season in MLB history.
Before he joins the 40/40 Club, let's recognize how close Jose Ramirez, Matt Kemp, Vladimir Guerrero, and Bobby Bonds came... and how close Alfonso Soriano came to doing it twice!
💻 @stathead.com Batting Season Finder
Before he joins the 40/40 Club, let's recognize how close Jose Ramirez, Matt Kemp, Vladimir Guerrero, and Bobby Bonds came... and how close Alfonso Soriano came to doing it twice!
💻 @stathead.com Batting Season Finder
12 pitchers traded at this year's trade deadline have pitched 30+ innings since.
Here is how #Braves Tyler Mahle ranks among them:
ERA: #1
WHIP: #1
K/BB: #1
BB%: #1
K%: #3
BAA: #3
FIP: #2
fWAR: #2
RE24: #1
WPA: #1
Barrel%: #2
Run Support: #11
Wins: #1
Here is how #Braves Tyler Mahle ranks among them:
ERA: #1
WHIP: #1
K/BB: #1
BB%: #1
K%: #3
BAA: #3
FIP: #2
fWAR: #2
RE24: #1
WPA: #1
Barrel%: #2
Run Support: #11
Wins: #1
September 22, 2026 at 10:38 AM
12 pitchers traded at this year's trade deadline have pitched 30+ innings since.
Here is how #Braves Tyler Mahle ranks among them:
ERA: #1
WHIP: #1
K/BB: #1
BB%: #1
K%: #3
BAA: #3
FIP: #2
fWAR: #2
RE24: #1
WPA: #1
Barrel%: #2
Run Support: #11
Wins: #1
Here is how #Braves Tyler Mahle ranks among them:
ERA: #1
WHIP: #1
K/BB: #1
BB%: #1
K%: #3
BAA: #3
FIP: #2
fWAR: #2
RE24: #1
WPA: #1
Barrel%: #2
Run Support: #11
Wins: #1
And one of those topped 400
Most home runs in first 8 MLB seasons:
Ralph Kiner: 329
Albert Pujols: 319
Pete Alonso: 303
Ralph Kiner: 329
Albert Pujols: 319
Pete Alonso: 303
September 22, 2026 at 12:08 AM
And one of those topped 400
Unlikely, but if…
* White Sox lose all 6 (Royals, Rockies)
* Rangers lose 4 of 6 (Mets, Twins)
* Astros lose 3 of 6 (M's, A's)
* Blue Jays lose 3 of 6 (O's, Reds)
* O's lose 1 of 6 (Blue Jays, Yankees)
…two sub-.500 teams would make the playoffs.
* White Sox lose all 6 (Royals, Rockies)
* Rangers lose 4 of 6 (Mets, Twins)
* Astros lose 3 of 6 (M's, A's)
* Blue Jays lose 3 of 6 (O's, Reds)
* O's lose 1 of 6 (Blue Jays, Yankees)
…two sub-.500 teams would make the playoffs.
September 21, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Unlikely, but if…
* White Sox lose all 6 (Royals, Rockies)
* Rangers lose 4 of 6 (Mets, Twins)
* Astros lose 3 of 6 (M's, A's)
* Blue Jays lose 3 of 6 (O's, Reds)
* O's lose 1 of 6 (Blue Jays, Yankees)
…two sub-.500 teams would make the playoffs.
* White Sox lose all 6 (Royals, Rockies)
* Rangers lose 4 of 6 (Mets, Twins)
* Astros lose 3 of 6 (M's, A's)
* Blue Jays lose 3 of 6 (O's, Reds)
* O's lose 1 of 6 (Blue Jays, Yankees)
…two sub-.500 teams would make the playoffs.
Ronald Acuña Jr has the 26th 20/20 season in #Braves history. He is one of 13 Braves to do it:
Aaron (6)
Acuña (3)
Gant (3)
A. Jones (3)
Murphy (2)
C. Jones (2)
Torgeson
Baker
L. Smith
Grissom
Heyward
Albies
Harris
💻 @stathead.com Batting Season Finder
Aaron (6)
Acuña (3)
Gant (3)
A. Jones (3)
Murphy (2)
C. Jones (2)
Torgeson
Baker
L. Smith
Grissom
Heyward
Albies
Harris
💻 @stathead.com Batting Season Finder
September 20, 2026 at 5:44 PM
Ronald Acuña Jr has the 26th 20/20 season in #Braves history. He is one of 13 Braves to do it:
Aaron (6)
Acuña (3)
Gant (3)
A. Jones (3)
Murphy (2)
C. Jones (2)
Torgeson
Baker
L. Smith
Grissom
Heyward
Albies
Harris
💻 @stathead.com Batting Season Finder
Aaron (6)
Acuña (3)
Gant (3)
A. Jones (3)
Murphy (2)
C. Jones (2)
Torgeson
Baker
L. Smith
Grissom
Heyward
Albies
Harris
💻 @stathead.com Batting Season Finder
Michael Jackson's thriller was released 16,000 days ago.
On the day it was released, the Wizard of Oz (released in 1939) was younger than Thriller is today.
On the day it was released, the Wizard of Oz (released in 1939) was younger than Thriller is today.
September 20, 2026 at 10:27 AM
Michael Jackson's thriller was released 16,000 days ago.
On the day it was released, the Wizard of Oz (released in 1939) was younger than Thriller is today.
On the day it was released, the Wizard of Oz (released in 1939) was younger than Thriller is today.
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The Braves fans in the background, reminds me of the Soler homer.
September 20, 2026 at 1:18 AM
The Braves fans in the background, reminds me of the Soler homer.
Favorite one-album-only bands. Not counting supergroups.
My picks:
• American Pearl (2000)
• Audiovent (2002)
• Midnight to Twelve (2008)
• Mother Love Bone (1990)
• New Radicals (1998) *new single 2026?!
• Propellerheads (1998)
• Revis (2003) *new album 2025?!
My picks:
• American Pearl (2000)
• Audiovent (2002)
• Midnight to Twelve (2008)
• Mother Love Bone (1990)
• New Radicals (1998) *new single 2026?!
• Propellerheads (1998)
• Revis (2003) *new album 2025?!
September 18, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Favorite one-album-only bands. Not counting supergroups.
My picks:
• American Pearl (2000)
• Audiovent (2002)
• Midnight to Twelve (2008)
• Mother Love Bone (1990)
• New Radicals (1998) *new single 2026?!
• Propellerheads (1998)
• Revis (2003) *new album 2025?!
My picks:
• American Pearl (2000)
• Audiovent (2002)
• Midnight to Twelve (2008)
• Mother Love Bone (1990)
• New Radicals (1998) *new single 2026?!
• Propellerheads (1998)
• Revis (2003) *new album 2025?!
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Xander Bogaerts is the first player in Padres history with a homer and triple in an inning
He’s the second in MLB this year, joining Tristan Peters on 7/10
Before this year, it hadn’t happened since Shin-Soo Choo on 4/26/17
He’s the second in MLB this year, joining Tristan Peters on 7/10
Before this year, it hadn’t happened since Shin-Soo Choo on 4/26/17
September 17, 2026 at 8:03 PM
Xander Bogaerts is the first player in Padres history with a homer and triple in an inning
He’s the second in MLB this year, joining Tristan Peters on 7/10
Before this year, it hadn’t happened since Shin-Soo Choo on 4/26/17
He’s the second in MLB this year, joining Tristan Peters on 7/10
Before this year, it hadn’t happened since Shin-Soo Choo on 4/26/17
Any Alien Ant Farm fans on here? They released the 25th anniversary remaster of ANThology this year (Movies, Smooth Criminal, etc.)... and let me just tell you, their 2024 album ~mAntras~ is all that plus 23 years of experience.
Love. It.
Anyway. Back to business.
Love. It.
Anyway. Back to business.
September 17, 2026 at 4:12 PM
Any Alien Ant Farm fans on here? They released the 25th anniversary remaster of ANThology this year (Movies, Smooth Criminal, etc.)... and let me just tell you, their 2024 album ~mAntras~ is all that plus 23 years of experience.
Love. It.
Anyway. Back to business.
Love. It.
Anyway. Back to business.
Post a perfect album from the 90s that isn't Nirvana, Soundgarden, Pearl Jam, or Alice In Chains
September 17, 2026 at 2:40 AM
Post a perfect album from the 90s that isn't Nirvana, Soundgarden, Pearl Jam, or Alice In Chains
I posted a blog response to this episode, particularly the Future of MLB Umpires segment (and the suggestion that they will be gone in 10 years).
Spoiler alert: I don't disagree, but I do.
It's a quick read.
bravespaul.tumblr.com/post/8279249...
Spoiler alert: I don't disagree, but I do.
It's a quick read.
bravespaul.tumblr.com/post/8279249...
September 16, 2026 at 3:25 PM
I posted a blog response to this episode, particularly the Future of MLB Umpires segment (and the suggestion that they will be gone in 10 years).
Spoiler alert: I don't disagree, but I do.
It's a quick read.
bravespaul.tumblr.com/post/8279249...
Spoiler alert: I don't disagree, but I do.
It's a quick read.
bravespaul.tumblr.com/post/8279249...