I ain't often right but I've never been wrong. Typically posting about active transportation and bike lanes, the Oilers, the Grateful Dead, bbq, or whatever random thing pops into my head.https://bsky.app/profile/ryanbatty.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/ryanbatty.bsky.social/post/3mvnmnemrms2cWho could have predicted that Alberta separation, a fantasy based on vibes with no clear path for execution, comes with significant economic risk for the province? Shocking stuff. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/university-of-calgary-school-of-public-policy-report-9.734630716 Sep 2026 17:03 +0000at://did:plc:dc6rl4fgxeqnzvpi7cumnfdq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvnmnemrms2chttps://bsky.app/profile/ryanbatty.bsky.social/post/3mvm3husjnc2sFollowed by a 4-6 stretch. Gross. Definitely not a good time to play ball like that. 8-2 the rest of the way and hope everyone else plays no better than a game above .500. It’s possible but I do not like their chances. [contains quote post or other embedded content]16 Sep 2026 02:23 +0000at://did:plc:dc6rl4fgxeqnzvpi7cumnfdq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvm3husjnc2shttps://bsky.app/profile/ryanbatty.bsky.social/post/3mvjjl77bek2nI really believe that the Blue Jays are trying to drive me insane.15 Sep 2026 01:58 +0000at://did:plc:dc6rl4fgxeqnzvpi7cumnfdq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvjjl77bek2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/ryanbatty.bsky.social/post/3mviyofnwrb2kWell, that was dogshit. [contains quote post or other embedded content]14 Sep 2026 20:55 +0000at://did:plc:dc6rl4fgxeqnzvpi7cumnfdq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mviyofnwrb2khttps://bsky.app/profile/ryanbatty.bsky.social/post/3mv7i4zb6vk25Grey Nuns. Royal Alexandra. University of Alberta. And now back to Grey Nuns. Can’t say I’m exactly enjoying this tour of Edmonton hospitals we’ve been doing for the last couple months.11 Sep 2026 02:05 +0000at://did:plc:dc6rl4fgxeqnzvpi7cumnfdq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv7i4zb6vk25https://bsky.app/profile/ryanbatty.bsky.social/post/3mv4nnsxih224Of course the team the employs Stan Bowman and Mike Babcock signed Alex Formenton. Alex Formenton Is an Oiler Because This Is Who The Oilers Are https://ryanbatty.substack.com/p/alex-formenton-is-an-oiler-because09 Sep 2026 23:06 +0000at://did:plc:dc6rl4fgxeqnzvpi7cumnfdq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv4nnsxih224https://bsky.app/profile/ryanbatty.bsky.social/post/3mv3v6d2jlk24Of fucking course they did. [contains quote post or other embedded content]09 Sep 2026 15:48 +0000at://did:plc:dc6rl4fgxeqnzvpi7cumnfdq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv3v6d2jlk24https://bsky.app/profile/ryanbatty.bsky.social/post/3muy47v6an22bRecently started going to a therapist. Talking last week about sports being a release for me, I mentioned that the teams I support never win. She asked if I’d ever considered cheering for other teams. I’ve approached this with an open mind, but that’s one of the most insane things I’ve ever heard.08 Sep 2026 03:44 +0000at://did:plc:dc6rl4fgxeqnzvpi7cumnfdq/app.bsky.feed.post/3muy47v6an22bhttps://bsky.app/profile/ryanbatty.bsky.social/post/3muy3ht2uqk2bEither the Chili Peppers or the Doors. [contains quote post or other embedded content]08 Sep 2026 03:30 +0000at://did:plc:dc6rl4fgxeqnzvpi7cumnfdq/app.bsky.feed.post/3muy3ht2uqk2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/ryanbatty.bsky.social/post/3muxtkskphc2yNever in doubt. [contains quote post or other embedded content]08 Sep 2026 01:09 +0000at://did:plc:dc6rl4fgxeqnzvpi7cumnfdq/app.bsky.feed.post/3muxtkskphc2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/ryanbatty.bsky.social/post/3muxjrlcjy22gLabour Day football. As an Edmonton fan this one has been disappointing more often than not in recent years. I’ve got a good feeling about today though.07 Sep 2026 22:13 +0000at://did:plc:dc6rl4fgxeqnzvpi7cumnfdq/app.bsky.feed.post/3muxjrlcjy22ghttps://bsky.app/profile/ryanbatty.bsky.social/post/3muqh37gucc2r20 left now. The Jays went 7-3 in the first 10. Will 12-8 the rest of the way be enough? Should be close. An extra win or two would be huge. [contains quote post or other embedded content]05 Sep 2026 02:36 +0000at://did:plc:dc6rl4fgxeqnzvpi7cumnfdq/app.bsky.feed.post/3muqh37gucc2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/ryanbatty.bsky.social/post/3mun4qh3lri2dThree successful challenges on called strikes for the Blue Jays in this inning. That feels like some sort of record.03 Sep 2026 18:54 +0000at://did:plc:dc6rl4fgxeqnzvpi7cumnfdq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mun4qh3lri2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/ryanbatty.bsky.social/post/3mulg2ayl7k26My mail in ballot arrived today. Hopefully there’s a “fuck off with your stupid referendum” box I can check that counts as no to every question.03 Sep 2026 02:35 +0000at://did:plc:dc6rl4fgxeqnzvpi7cumnfdq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mulg2ayl7k26https://bsky.app/profile/ryanbatty.bsky.social/post/3mucwwox6b22eI do like the good Scherzer. And to be clear, striking out the side is good Scherzer.30 Aug 2026 17:43 +0000at://did:plc:dc6rl4fgxeqnzvpi7cumnfdq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mucwwox6b22ehttps://bsky.app/profile/ryanbatty.bsky.social/post/3muaiqwo4hs2qWissa looks like a completely different player than last season. Same with Elanga. Early days and all that, but certainly an encouraging sign.29 Aug 2026 18:24 +0000at://did:plc:dc6rl4fgxeqnzvpi7cumnfdq/app.bsky.feed.post/3muaiqwo4hs2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/ryanbatty.bsky.social/post/3muain3bjy22qAn enjoyable couple hours of television. [contains quote post or other embedded content]29 Aug 2026 18:22 +0000at://did:plc:dc6rl4fgxeqnzvpi7cumnfdq/app.bsky.feed.post/3muain3bjy22qhttps://bsky.app/profile/ryanbatty.bsky.social/post/3muacjm6m4c2uNothing tops sports as a distraction from real life. Let’s go Newcastle.29 Aug 2026 16:32 +0000at://did:plc:dc6rl4fgxeqnzvpi7cumnfdq/app.bsky.feed.post/3muacjm6m4c2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/ryanbatty.bsky.social/post/3mu6d4uvljw2kI always like it when a player gets every penny available. They're the product fans pay money to see, they might as well get as much as they can. Please note, the above does not apply to players under contract with the Edmonton Oilers.28 Aug 2026 21:38 +0000at://did:plc:dc6rl4fgxeqnzvpi7cumnfdq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu6d4uvljw2k