Baseball writer/historian, music, baseball cards. Founder SABR’s Biography Project & Baseball Cards committee, author 7 books, former SABR board president, creator Satchel Paige Project. https://marklaurencearmour.wordpress.com/https://bsky.app/profile/markarmour04.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/markarmour04.bsky.social/post/3mt6angbon22wThe two best teams in baseball (Brewers and Rays) have low payrolls and high competence. [contains quote post or other embedded content]16 Aug 2026 03:28 +0000at://did:plc:car67gl2h4eorfrosfldu5c4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mt6angbon22whttps://bsky.app/profile/markarmour04.bsky.social/post/3mshohwmmk22zIn Fenway tonight there were eight Manfred Men, seven of whom scored. The one that did not (T13) was the difference in the game. @craigcalcaterra.bsky.social @sheehannewsletter.bsky.social07 Aug 2026 04:05 +0000at://did:plc:car67gl2h4eorfrosfldu5c4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mshohwmmk22zhttps://bsky.app/profile/markarmour04.bsky.social/post/3mscgehn7hc2kThe Red Sox have won the last 15 times they’ve faced teams with winning records. Which seems like a lot.05 Aug 2026 01:56 +0000at://did:plc:car67gl2h4eorfrosfldu5c4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mscgehn7hc2khttps://bsky.app/profile/markarmour04.bsky.social/post/3mrbqmtpfcs2aGetting ready for Portland Fire vs. Dallas Wings game. Bonus: Pride Night! Love is all around.23 Jul 2026 02:02 +0000at://did:plc:car67gl2h4eorfrosfldu5c4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrbqmtpfcs2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/markarmour04.bsky.social/post/3mrammen6d22gI have a few days to finsish my SABR talk but still kicking around some through lines.22 Jul 2026 15:17 +0000at://did:plc:car67gl2h4eorfrosfldu5c4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrammen6d22ghttps://bsky.app/profile/markarmour04.bsky.social/post/3mqzslsaf5c2jSpain are the kings and queens of football.19 Jul 2026 22:16 +0000at://did:plc:car67gl2h4eorfrosfldu5c4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqzslsaf5c2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/markarmour04.bsky.social/post/3mqv7wcjgrs2mA few weeks ago when the Red Sox were in last place I said “they will win 16 of 18 and get right back in this thing.”18 Jul 2026 02:31 +0000at://did:plc:car67gl2h4eorfrosfldu5c4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqv7wcjgrs2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/markarmour04.bsky.social/post/3mqrdkg5jy22oAubrey Go Dog Go. [contains quote post or other embedded content]16 Jul 2026 13:25 +0000at://did:plc:car67gl2h4eorfrosfldu5c4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqrdkg5jy22ohttps://bsky.app/profile/markarmour04.bsky.social/post/3mqijarbjbk2nThe Red Sox are apparently NOT going to sell at the deadline. The main flaw has been that the star prospect class (Anthony, Mayer, Campbell) has failed (injuries mainly) while the acquisitions have been excellent. Get Crochet and Anthony back and let’s enjoy the second half. ⚾️ ⚾️ ⚾️13 Jul 2026 01:13 +0000at://did:plc:car67gl2h4eorfrosfldu5c4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqijarbjbk2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/markarmour04.bsky.social/post/3mq2t34qzjs2kSatchel Paige was born 120 years ago today. Born into poverty, destined for greatness despite being forced to live under the yoke of white supremacy.07 Jul 2026 14:32 +0000at://did:plc:car67gl2h4eorfrosfldu5c4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq2t34qzjs2khttps://bsky.app/profile/markarmour04.bsky.social/post/3mpydkw34ss2iThis has been a fantastic World Cup, a sorely needed distraction from the madman destroying the world. And, here he is.06 Jul 2026 14:49 +0000at://did:plc:car67gl2h4eorfrosfldu5c4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpydkw34ss2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/markarmour04.bsky.social/post/3mprsjgw3xk2zThis is what the people who run American sports work to prevent.04 Jul 2026 00:28 +0000at://did:plc:car67gl2h4eorfrosfldu5c4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mprsjgw3xk2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/markarmour04.bsky.social/post/3mpj5s3omfs24On August 18, 1950, all baseball games observed a moment of silence on the second anniversary of Babe Ruth's death. Does anyone know how long this tradition continued?30 Jun 2026 13:56 +0000at://did:plc:car67gl2h4eorfrosfldu5c4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpj5s3omfs24https://bsky.app/profile/markarmour04.bsky.social/post/3mp5gm7kdxs2xJune 1950 Black Barons sold contract of Willie Mays to Giants. Next 80 games he hit .353 for Trenton. On 9/24 Birmingham honored him between games of DH. He got a wrist watch, and Mays actually played for the Black Barons in the games(!), 3-for-7 with two doubles and two "sensational" catches.25 Jun 2026 22:02 +0000at://did:plc:car67gl2h4eorfrosfldu5c4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp5gm7kdxs2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/markarmour04.bsky.social/post/3mobldgktn22gCongratulations to the great city of New York, their awesome mayor, their wonderful multicultural population. May their city know the great joy they all deserve.14 Jun 2026 20:12 +0000at://did:plc:car67gl2h4eorfrosfldu5c4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mobldgktn22ghttps://bsky.app/profile/markarmour04.bsky.social/post/3mob5t26xcc2j10/10 [contains quote post or other embedded content]14 Jun 2026 16:10 +0000at://did:plc:car67gl2h4eorfrosfldu5c4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mob5t26xcc2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/markarmour04.bsky.social/post/3mo2ecw2iqk2zCatching in a Pinch? RIP Chief. @sabrlandmarks.bsky.social @phitter72.bsky.social @vossbrink.bsky.social @buckweaver.bsky.social11 Jun 2026 23:17 +0000at://did:plc:car67gl2h4eorfrosfldu5c4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mo2ecw2iqk2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/markarmour04.bsky.social/post/3mo2cc7t7ns2wPaid my respects to a Windy City hero, who left us too soon. @sabrlandmarks.bsky.social @phitter72.bsky.social @billpearch.bsky.social11 Jun 2026 22:41 +0000at://did:plc:car67gl2h4eorfrosfldu5c4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mo2cc7t7ns2whttps://bsky.app/profile/markarmour04.bsky.social/post/3mny2yoeqx22hMajor League ballpark #49.11 Jun 2026 01:25 +0000at://did:plc:car67gl2h4eorfrosfldu5c4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mny2yoeqx22hhttps://bsky.app/profile/markarmour04.bsky.social/post/3mmwrjwftkc2zWell, here is some news. My two-year (and counting) Satchel Paige Project has been recognized with SABR's Baseball Research Award for 2026. This endeavor has been tremendously rewarding to me, but knowing that other people have appreciated it too is deeply gratifiying. https://sabr.org/latest/2026-sabr-baseball-research-award-winners-announced/28 May 2026 19:38 +0000at://did:plc:car67gl2h4eorfrosfldu5c4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmwrjwftkc2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/markarmour04.bsky.social/post/3mmtvr6ypac2fYesterday I reviewed this piece of art from Chris and Lindsay Dial. Finally, my branding is making headway.27 May 2026 16:16 +0000at://did:plc:car67gl2h4eorfrosfldu5c4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmtvr6ypac2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/markarmour04.bsky.social/post/3mmmy62nfjs2gOne of my Alma Maters going to the Big Dance! [contains quote post or other embedded content]24 May 2026 22:10 +0000at://did:plc:car67gl2h4eorfrosfldu5c4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmmy62nfjs2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/markarmour04.bsky.social/post/3mlxynw6xqc2gIn the very first major league game I ever attended (Red Sox hosting Yankees, June 1969), I saw two future Hall of Famers play. One was Carl Yastrzemski. I wonder if anyone can get this without looking it up. (Still holding out hope for Vicente Romo, but it wasn't him.)16 May 2026 13:53 +0000at://did:plc:car67gl2h4eorfrosfldu5c4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlxynw6xqc2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/markarmour04.bsky.social/post/3mltynca7rc2uUmm, look behind you mate. [contains quote post or other embedded content]14 May 2026 23:42 +0000at://did:plc:car67gl2h4eorfrosfldu5c4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mltynca7rc2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/markarmour04.bsky.social/post/3mltjwa7luk2cLast night SABR unveiled its All-Era teams for both the 19th Century and the Deadball Era. Well done. For all 90 people (45 per era) SABR has biographical articles. Who else could do this? SABR is sitting on a gold mine of baseball knowledge. Four more Eras to come. https://sabr.org/all-time-eras-teams/14 May 2026 19:19 +0000at://did:plc:car67gl2h4eorfrosfldu5c4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mltjwa7luk2chttps://bsky.app/profile/markarmour04.bsky.social/post/3ml7vvns6ys2vAt an appreciation dinner for Satchel Paige, held in Kansas City on 10/3/1971, Paige is flanked by Bill Veeck and Casey Stengel. He seems amused and, honestly, how could he be otherwise?07 May 2026 00:00 +0000at://did:plc:car67gl2h4eorfrosfldu5c4/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml7vvns6ys2v