@hiphuntsville.bsky.socialSome baseball teams are remembered for championships. Others are remembered for what might have been. Orange Crush tells the story of the neglected 1971 Houston Astros.
#Astros #HoustonAstros #AstrosHistory #MLBHistory #BaseballHistory #MLB #Baseball
@baseballnicknames.comToday's Baseball Nickname · October 16, 2026
“The Left Arm of God”
Sandy Koufax · Los Angeles Dodgers · 1955–1966
Also answered to: Dandy Sandy, Koo-Foo
https://baseballnicknames.com/player/koufasa01
#baseball #mlb #baseballhistory #sabr #mlbhistory #vintagebaseball #Dodgers
@baseballnicknames.comToday's Baseball Nickname · October 15, 2026
“The Earl of Snohomish”
Earl Averill · Cleveland Indians · Detroit Tigers · 1929–1941
Also answered to: Rock
https://baseballnicknames.com/player/averiea01
#baseball #mlb #baseballhistory #sabr #mlbhistory #vintagebaseball #Guardians
@indycarcards.bsky.socialImproving My Buyback Frankenset!
#cardsky | #THEhobby | #baseballcards | #setbuilding | #Frankenset | #WillieMays | #sportscards | #cardcollecting | #tradingcards | #baseballcardcollecting | #VintageBaseballCards | #BaseballCardCollector | #cardcollector | #sportscollecting | #BaseballHistory |
@indycarcards.bsky.social@baseballnicknames.comToday's Baseball Nickname · October 14, 2026
“The Pride Of Havana”
Dolf Luque · Cincinnati Reds · New York Giants · 1914–1935
https://baseballnicknames.com/player/luquedo01
#baseball #mlb #baseballhistory #sabr #mlbhistory #vintagebaseball #Reds
@hrapb.bsky.socialTitle: A Negro League All-Star Taps In With Tha End Of Da Bench ⚾
A legend of the Negro Leagues steps up to represent Tha End Of Da Bench—where sports, culture, and history come together. Tap in and show love!
#NegroLeagues #BaseballHistory #BlackBaseball #ThaEndOfDaBench #SportsCulture
@baseballnicknames.comToday's Baseball Nickname · October 13, 2026
“The Mouse That Roared”
Maury Wills · Los Angeles Dodgers · 1959–1972
Also answered to: Mousy, Sonny, Uncle Maury
https://baseballnicknames.com/player/willsma01
#baseball #mlb #baseballhistory #sabr #mlbhistory #vintagebaseball #Dodgers
Our baseball storytelling project -- Clear the Field -- is on YouTube, check it out: Project_3.18_Clear_the_Field
Tagline: tales from when baseball goes sideways!
@baseballnicknames.comToday's Baseball Nickname · October 12, 2026
“The Singer Throwing Machine”
Bill Singer · Los Angeles Dodgers · 1964–1977
Also answered to: Bullet Bill, Sing Sing
https://baseballnicknames.com/player/singebi01
#baseball #mlb #baseballhistory #sabr #mlbhistory #vintagebaseball #Dodgers
@greatest21days.bsky.socialBob Link threw single-A perfect game, saw 6 seasons, AAA www.greatest21days.com/2026/10/bob-... #Tigers #ClevelandIndians #DetroitTigers #Baseball #BaseballHistory
@baseballnicknames.comToday's Baseball Nickname · October 11, 2026
“The Earl Of Snohomish”
Earl Torgeson · Boston Braves · Chicago White Sox · 1947–1961
Also answered to: The Torg
https://baseballnicknames.com/player/torgeea01
#baseball #mlb #baseballhistory #sabr #mlbhistory #vintagebaseball #Braves
@greatest21days.bsky.socialGustavo Pinto started in Venezuela, then made minors www.greatest21days.com/2026/10/gust... #Tigers #DetroitTigers #Baseball #BaseballHistory
@greatest21days.bsky.socialShawn Turri signed out of tryout, made 3 pro seasons www.greatest21days.com/2026/10/shaw... #Tigers #DetroitTigers #Baseball #BaseballHistory
@greatest21days.bsky.socialKurt Shea worked to keep ball down, saw 3 pro seasons www.greatest21days.com/2026/10/kurt... #Tigers #DetroitTigers #Baseball #BaseballHistory
@baseballnicknames.comToday's Baseball Nickname · October 10, 2026
“Hit 'Em Where They Ain't”
Willie Keeler · Baltimore Orioles · New York Highlanders · 1892–1910
Also answered to: Wee Willie
https://baseballnicknames.com/player/keelewi01
#baseball #mlb #baseballhistory #sabr #mlbhistory #vintagebaseball #Yankees
@mabelquill.bsky.socialDon Larsen Pitches Perfection On October 8, 1956, Don Larsen pitched the first perfect game in postseason baseball history. #TodayInHistory #MabelQuill #DonLarsen #PerfectGame #BaseballHistory #HistoryTok #HistoryFacts #LearnHistory #fyp
@greatest21days.bsky.social1990 Seattle Mariners minor leaguers: Complete www.greatest21days.com/2022/12/1990... #Mariners #Baseball #BaseballHistory #SeattleMariners
@greatest21days.bsky.socialBryan Clark became pitcher, not thrower in 8 ML seasons www.greatest21days.com/2026/10/brya... #Mariners #Indians #BlueJays #WhiteSox #Baseball #BaseballHistory
@greatest21days.bsky.socialGene Harris liked starting over relief, saw 7 ML seasons www.greatest21days.com/2026/10/gene... #Expos #Mariners #Padres #Baseball #BaseballHistory