John Olerude's Avatar

John Olerude

@johnolerude

Curmudgeon. Balancing decades of cynical devotion to the Seattle Mariners with the joy in the crisp execution of Oregon State baseball. Black Cat throwing anarchist. Needler of The Powers That Be.

66
Followers
128
Following
31
Posts
30.01.2026
Joined
Posts Following

Latest posts by John Olerude @johnolerude

Thanks for the clips!

06.03.2026 21:50 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks Molly! So nice to not need to -3 hours every game.

06.03.2026 04:24 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I absolutely agree! He’s a great partner to Rick, encouraging stories, and a nice counter to Gary, who tends to try to fill every second. Charlie is great, hope he gets the second seat permanently.

23.02.2026 00:31 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Felix Fernandez in an old Mariners commercial, in fake wig and glasses saying his name is Larry Bernandez, so he can pitch 2 days in a row.

Felix Fernandez in an old Mariners commercial, in fake wig and glasses saying his name is Larry Bernandez, so he can pitch 2 days in a row.

Not a bit

20.02.2026 00:35 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks Shannon! Great pick me up on a dreary, cold day in the PNW. Keep the vids coming!

19.02.2026 17:43 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Take the wins where you can!

19.02.2026 02:29 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Post image

Some fans will hate the #Mariners bringing back Mitch Garver on a minor-league deal. But...

Whether Garver or Cal Raleigh was catching in 2025, the M's staff experienced similar outcomes in areas a pitcher/catcher tandem can influence: walks, strikeouts, quality of contact.

19.02.2026 01:28 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

I love it! Comfortable continuity for the pitching staff, understands his role behind Raleigh, familiar face/strong presence in the clubhouse. Given the unknowns slated in the backup role, and your stats above, it’s a W.

19.02.2026 02:12 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Video thumbnail

We are going to win. Because we are stronger together and because love is more powerful than hate.

(I am going to go cry now)

12.02.2026 20:54 πŸ‘ 1217 πŸ” 302 πŸ’¬ 24 πŸ“Œ 46

This thread is the we are going to win thread, is the kids are alright thread, is the STOP ICE thread, is the civil society rising thread; read it through.

16.02.2026 04:00 πŸ‘ 2625 πŸ” 716 πŸ’¬ 11 πŸ“Œ 11
Post image
14.02.2026 18:11 πŸ‘ 137 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 1

In danger of being a broken record a bit but really, truly, take comfort and strength in knowing this *is* most of us. It’s true it should be all of us and it sucks it’s not. But most everyone hates this stuff.

14.02.2026 16:17 πŸ‘ 95 πŸ” 21 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

The people who are telling you they are withdrawing ICE from Minnesota are the same people who told you a year ago they would release the Epstein Files in full.

They are not to be trusted. They are allergic to truth and incapable of decency.

Stay vigilant.
Stay united.
Keep fighting.
We will win.

14.02.2026 04:37 πŸ‘ 3208 πŸ” 964 πŸ’¬ 51 πŸ“Œ 28
Preview
4 indicted after Minneapolis clashes, including a woman accused of biting off an officer’s fingertip Four people have been indicted on federal charges stemming from clashes with federal officers in Minneapolis.

Four people have been indicted on federal charges stemming from clashes with federal officers in Minneapolis.

14.02.2026 07:00 πŸ‘ 72 πŸ” 29 πŸ’¬ 29 πŸ“Œ 9
Post image

πŸ˜•πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈπŸ’°

14.02.2026 02:47 πŸ‘ 3995 πŸ” 2233 πŸ’¬ 228 πŸ“Œ 134

When the people fear their government that's fascism. When the government fears the people that democracy. Let's get that back NOW.

14.02.2026 02:49 πŸ‘ 620 πŸ” 182 πŸ’¬ 16 πŸ“Œ 7
Preview
The Failed Spectacle of Operation β€˜Racial Purge’ Or how Minneapolis became a modern day Sundown Town in 2026

Clear eyed overview of the events and impact of Trump’s Operation Metro Surge, the detailed activities that were undertaken in preparation, and the cost to businesses and taxpayers. From Sean Sherman, The Sioux Chef; Owamni Restaurant, Minneapolis.

open.substack.com/pub/siouxche...

14.02.2026 08:50 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

ICE β€œleft” Chicago in November, but they’ve disappeared three people from my community in two days this week.

Don’t believe the hype about them, leaving Minnesota, either.

12.02.2026 18:27 πŸ‘ 2615 πŸ” 906 πŸ’¬ 31 πŸ“Œ 28
Video thumbnail

Someone was abducted at 10 AM by ICE on Central Ave. Their coworker says they’ve lived here for over 20 years, are documented, and have 3 kids who were born here.

Don’t be fooled by headlines when they’ve been lying to us the whole time. We still need you out patrolling until every agent is gone.

12.02.2026 17:22 πŸ‘ 19633 πŸ” 7840 πŸ’¬ 217 πŸ“Œ 294

This is hypothetically good news, but I’ll believe it when I see it.

12.02.2026 14:23 πŸ‘ 1207 πŸ” 107 πŸ’¬ 8 πŸ“Œ 3

Considering the previous "draw down" was purely symbolic, I'm skeptical about what this will functionally mean. That said, for the sake of the people of Minnesota, I pray it's true and that this campaign of terror will soon be over.

12.02.2026 14:33 πŸ‘ 2620 πŸ” 434 πŸ’¬ 94 πŸ“Œ 14

You certainly deserve such a night! Thanks for all you do!!

12.02.2026 01:13 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
For Months, Tear Gas Has Entered Their Homes. Now They’re Suing ICE.

MAHA should join this suit…

For Months, Tear Gas Has Entered Their Homes. Now They’re Suing ICE. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/11/c...

11.02.2026 22:37 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
Before this couple got married during Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show, they got engaged in Oregon The couple that got married in front of Bad Bunny and the world at the Super Bowl has a romantic connection to Oregon.

www.oregonlive.com/living/2026/...

11.02.2026 22:22 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Charge them.

11.02.2026 16:46 πŸ‘ 1953 πŸ” 360 πŸ’¬ 23 πŸ“Œ 1

Oh, but didn’t I just read that Walz said that Homan said this thing was about finished? β€œa trust-but-verify situation.”?

As if anything from anyone in this administration can be trusted. The β€œjust terrible suffering caused by the federal government” will continue. Thanks for the updates.

11.02.2026 16:41 πŸ‘ 27 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

This is the second time an ICE employee has been arrested in in a Bloomington, MN underage sex trafficking sting www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/ne...

10.02.2026 21:26 πŸ‘ 5438 πŸ” 2257 πŸ’¬ 104 πŸ“Œ 113
Post image

LFGGGG

#SeattleMariners #MarinersBaseball #MLBSeattle

10.02.2026 09:09 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Such a great line: β€œKnowing what questions to ask a patient and what information might be withheld or missing during an examination are nuanced skills that make great human physicians; based on this study, chatbots can’t reliably replicate that kind of care.”

09.02.2026 16:40 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A musician playing a guitar in sugarcane that is somehow in the middle of a football field

A musician playing a guitar in sugarcane that is somehow in the middle of a football field

First shot: sugarcane

The backbone of Puerto Rico's agricultural economy since colonial times

Still used to make rum of course!

09.02.2026 02:33 πŸ‘ 3628 πŸ” 629 πŸ’¬ 35 πŸ“Œ 285