Zac Petrillo
@zpetrillo.bsky.social
Post Production at ABC. Adjunct at Northeastern. SABR member. Korean baseball book coming soon. If you are into the KBO, let’s be friends.
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Tonight the Red Sox play the Yankees in ... the Bronx, named for the Broncks (and the only one of NYC's five boroughs still using the definite article).
September 29, 2026 at 4:50 PM
Tonight the Red Sox play the Yankees in ... the Bronx, named for the Broncks (and the only one of NYC's five boroughs still using the definite article).
Do-yeong Kim’s 41st of the year breaks Kia franchise record for most homers in a season. Kia, formerly Haitai, is one of the KBO’s Original Six.
September 29, 2026 at 2:56 PM
Do-yeong Kim’s 41st of the year breaks Kia franchise record for most homers in a season. Kia, formerly Haitai, is one of the KBO’s Original Six.
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30 years. 30 legendary names that are forever etched in WNBA history⭐🏀
We’ve put together a collection of 30 players who deserve to be honored as the league hits it’s 30th anniversary 🐐
Who’d we miss? ⬇️
We’ve put together a collection of 30 players who deserve to be honored as the league hits it’s 30th anniversary 🐐
Who’d we miss? ⬇️
September 27, 2026 at 2:39 PM
30 years. 30 legendary names that are forever etched in WNBA history⭐🏀
We’ve put together a collection of 30 players who deserve to be honored as the league hits it’s 30th anniversary 🐐
Who’d we miss? ⬇️
We’ve put together a collection of 30 players who deserve to be honored as the league hits it’s 30th anniversary 🐐
Who’d we miss? ⬇️
Do-yeong Kim delivered the go-ahead hit to help Korea win the Gold Medal at the Asian Games. It’s one of the biggest hits of Kim’s life, as the medal now releases his military service obligation and puts him on track for MLB posting in either 2028 or 2029.
September 27, 2026 at 1:54 PM
Do-yeong Kim delivered the go-ahead hit to help Korea win the Gold Medal at the Asian Games. It’s one of the biggest hits of Kim’s life, as the medal now releases his military service obligation and puts him on track for MLB posting in either 2028 or 2029.
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Robert Fitts turns fascination with Japanese baseball into award-winning writing career www.riverdalepress.com/stories/robe... #npb
Robert Fitts turns fascination with Japanese baseball into award-winning writing career - The Riverdale Press
Riverdale resident Robert Fitts turned a 1993 baseball game in Japan into a decades-long career researching Japanese baseball, culminating in his latest book about life behind the scenes.
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September 26, 2026 at 1:19 PM
Robert Fitts turns fascination with Japanese baseball into award-winning writing career www.riverdalepress.com/stories/robe... #npb
Sung-bum Na led the way in Kia’s critical win over LG today. Three hits, including his 29th homer of the season. Na has had a resurgent season after struggling with injuries last year.
September 26, 2026 at 12:06 PM
Sung-bum Na led the way in Kia’s critical win over LG today. Three hits, including his 29th homer of the season. Na has had a resurgent season after struggling with injuries last year.
It’s taken most of the season, but Woo-jin An has looked like his old, dominant self in his past few starts. 7 Ks and 0 ER over 6 IP against a strong KT offense today.
September 26, 2026 at 12:00 PM
It’s taken most of the season, but Woo-jin An has looked like his old, dominant self in his past few starts. 7 Ks and 0 ER over 6 IP against a strong KT offense today.
Every series is must see TV
September 25, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Every series is must see TV
I think the first season of The Girlfriend Experience is arguably the best TV I’ve ever seen, but the series dips from there, so no space. This was harder than I expected.
My Top Shows — the 100 best TV shows of the 21st century
The Underground Railroad, The Knick, The Leftovers and 7 more.
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September 25, 2026 at 2:36 PM
I think the first season of The Girlfriend Experience is arguably the best TV I’ve ever seen, but the series dips from there, so no space. This was harder than I expected.
Pretty chalk - though not bad - list. But The Girlfriend Experience is a big miss, The Knick is a huge miss, and The Underground Railroad is an incomprehensible, indefensible, and shocking miss. It almost seems like a mistake.
September 25, 2026 at 2:06 PM
Pretty chalk - though not bad - list. But The Girlfriend Experience is a big miss, The Knick is a huge miss, and The Underground Railroad is an incomprehensible, indefensible, and shocking miss. It almost seems like a mistake.
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This is something I would have forced them to make if I were a billionaire media scion. And they just ... made it.
HBO Max will dive in to Dennis Miller's tenure as a Monday Night Football analyst in a new documentary.
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'Miller Night Football' documentary debuting on HBO Max on September 29
"Miller Night Football" chronicles comedian Dennis Miller’s unlikely arrival in the Monday Night Football broadcast booth in 2000.
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September 16, 2026 at 2:17 PM
This is something I would have forced them to make if I were a billionaire media scion. And they just ... made it.
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The first @wpbl.bsky.social championship begins tonight. Who will win it all: The Queens or the Firebells? Here's a quick preview to get you ready. (I'll also be watching the game at Athena Keke's in BK who are hosting a watch party for those in the area): www.mlb.com/news/wpbl-ch...
Will the Queens or Firebells emerge victorious in the first WPBL championship?
The Los Angeles Queens certainly made things interesting. Their 9-2 lead during Monday’s Game 3, winner-take-all Women's Pro Baseball League semifinal matchup against the New York Heights soon disappe...
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September 16, 2026 at 1:51 PM
The first @wpbl.bsky.social championship begins tonight. Who will win it all: The Queens or the Firebells? Here's a quick preview to get you ready. (I'll also be watching the game at Athena Keke's in BK who are hosting a watch party for those in the area): www.mlb.com/news/wpbl-ch...
Hyun-jin Ryu still has the capacity to dominate and it remains a joy to watch. Nine Ks on 83 pitches today against the best team in the KBO.
September 16, 2026 at 2:22 PM
Hyun-jin Ryu still has the capacity to dominate and it remains a joy to watch. Nine Ks on 83 pitches today against the best team in the KBO.
I’ve never seen a more consistent young Korean starter than Min-seok Choi. With another five tough innings in a much-needed Doosan win today, he once again looked like an ace, and maybe the best Korean starter in the world, and he’s only 20.
September 13, 2026 at 12:00 PM
I’ve never seen a more consistent young Korean starter than Min-seok Choi. With another five tough innings in a much-needed Doosan win today, he once again looked like an ace, and maybe the best Korean starter in the world, and he’s only 20.
Spectacular game between NC and Doosan today. A few weeks ago, it seemed Doosan would threaten a top three spot but with today’s win, NC is only two games away from knocking them out of the playoffs. Whee-jip Kim (of the great KBO names club), had three hits and five RBIs for the Dinos.
September 12, 2026 at 11:59 AM
Spectacular game between NC and Doosan today. A few weeks ago, it seemed Doosan would threaten a top three spot but with today’s win, NC is only two games away from knocking them out of the playoffs. Whee-jip Kim (of the great KBO names club), had three hits and five RBIs for the Dinos.
Austin Dean hit homers 37 and 38 today. Somehow he’s only 54 away from the most all time for a foreign hitter. Given how much love Dean gets from LG, he has a good shot at sticking around. Wonderful story of a player finding a second life in the KBO. One of the 5-10 best foreign players ever.
September 12, 2026 at 11:45 AM
Austin Dean hit homers 37 and 38 today. Somehow he’s only 54 away from the most all time for a foreign hitter. Given how much love Dean gets from LG, he has a good shot at sticking around. Wonderful story of a player finding a second life in the KBO. One of the 5-10 best foreign players ever.
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This is not true: the biggest crowd at American Airlines Center was last year to see the Dallas Wings play the Indiana Fever
September 10, 2026 at 2:41 PM
This is not true: the biggest crowd at American Airlines Center was last year to see the Dallas Wings play the Indiana Fever
How to Follow Japanese Baseball in English Video
How to Follow Japanese Baseball in English Video
Yuri Karasawa has produced this informative video on how to follow Japanese baseball in English. Learn how to follow the current season, learn about the leagues’ history, and delve into the s…
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September 10, 2026 at 12:29 PM
How to Follow Japanese Baseball in English Video
#40 for Do-yeong. He missed becoming the youngest in KBO history by just four days (Seung-yuop Lee in 1999 still holds that record), but he’s the first Korean player to hit 40 homers since Yoo-seom Han in 2018, and the first Korean player ever to reach 40 for the Tigers.
September 8, 2026 at 12:39 PM
#40 for Do-yeong. He missed becoming the youngest in KBO history by just four days (Seung-yuop Lee in 1999 still holds that record), but he’s the first Korean player to hit 40 homers since Yoo-seom Han in 2018, and the first Korean player ever to reach 40 for the Tigers.
Ja-wook Koo is mounting a late MVP case. Today, Koo had his 15th 3+ hit game. He’s now slashing .361/.443/.563, leading the league in both BA and OBP.
September 6, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Ja-wook Koo is mounting a late MVP case. Today, Koo had his 15th 3+ hit game. He’s now slashing .361/.443/.563, leading the league in both BA and OBP.
Min-ho Kang comes off the bench and delivers what seems like his 1000th clutch hit for Samsung. The Lions are back in first.
September 5, 2026 at 2:27 PM
Min-ho Kang comes off the bench and delivers what seems like his 1000th clutch hit for Samsung. The Lions are back in first.
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This is tremendous defense from Aliyah Boston. Giving up 10 inches of height she snatches this attempt at the bucket from Ziyu ZHANG.
September 4, 2026 at 1:23 PM
This is tremendous defense from Aliyah Boston. Giving up 10 inches of height she snatches this attempt at the bucket from Ziyu ZHANG.
Bo-gyeong Moon led LG to a huge comeback win today at Jamsil. LG is back to their winning ways lately, and still has a shot at finishing first.
Minor fun fact: All of LG's pitchers tonight have experience with MLB clubs.
Minor fun fact: All of LG's pitchers tonight have experience with MLB clubs.
September 4, 2026 at 4:46 PM
Bo-gyeong Moon led LG to a huge comeback win today at Jamsil. LG is back to their winning ways lately, and still has a shot at finishing first.
Minor fun fact: All of LG's pitchers tonight have experience with MLB clubs.
Minor fun fact: All of LG's pitchers tonight have experience with MLB clubs.
I refuse to believe people talk like some of these options.
September 4, 2026 at 4:20 PM
I refuse to believe people talk like some of these options.
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Jonathan Cheng on when Billy Graham visited Pyongyang, from his Cundill Prize-Shortlisted Korean Messiah.
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The Jerusalem of the East: When Billy Graham Visited Pyongyang
In the fall of 1991, Rev. Billy Graham, the American evangelist, received an unexpected invitation from Pyongyang. “It will be a great joy to welcome you to our church,” read the letter, which was …
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September 2, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Jonathan Cheng on when Billy Graham visited Pyongyang, from his Cundill Prize-Shortlisted Korean Messiah.
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