MLB 2025 Discussion Thread (Current Champions: Los Angeles Dodgers)

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Rockies have worst 70-game mark since 1899

After a loss to Atlanta left Colorado with a 13-57 record, the Rockies have the fourth-fewest wins by any team through their first 70 decisions in a season in MLB history and the fewest since the 1899 Spiders.

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…trust the process

 

[Dead2009]

Rays in talks to sell team to Florida developer

Tampa Bay Rays principal owner Stu Sternberg is in "exclusive discussions" to sell the franchise to a group led by a Florida-based residential developer, the team acknowledged Wednesday.

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[Lilofan]

Rays in talks to sell team to Florida developer

Tampa Bay Rays principal owner Stu Sternberg is in "exclusive discussions" to sell the franchise to a group led by a Florida-based residential developer, the team acknowledged Wednesday.

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Surprised Marlins still around with poor home attendance.

 

[LSLS]

Surprised Marlins still around with poor home attendance.

Same with the White Sox and Pirates. They really have about 5 too many teams at this point.

 

[Lilofan]

Same with the White Sox and Pirates. They really have about 5 too many teams at this point.

The new Pope is a lifelong White Sox fan. Some say he’s used to suffering.

 

[Dead2009]

Angels' Washington to miss remainder of season

The Angels said Friday that manager Ron Washington will remain on medical leave for the rest of the season.

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[Bullseye1967]

Same with the White Sox and Pirates. They really have about 5 too many teams at this point.

White Sox have always had decent attendance in losing years except the last 3. Who would have thought if you hired the manager of the worst team in baseball (for 2 years) and you team would go bad. They fired a bunch of others, but it will take a bit. We have been there before. I also have to add, 6$ tickets on the third base line the last few years have been nice. Parking was $20.

 

[Lee Vining]

I remember $4.50 to go to a Dodger game with 75 cent beers, $1 Hot Dogs.
Even then we had to save up for it.

 

[Lilofan]

I remember $4.50 to go to a Dodger game with 75 cent beers, $1 Hot Dogs.
Even then we had to save up for it.

To not pay those current high prices at the ball game I use the movie theatre thinking. I eat a big meal before seeing a movie. When I see the movie I have no desire to buy that overpriced food at the concession stand. Rinse and repeat at the baseball game.

 

[Dead2009]

Nats seek 'fresh approach,' fire Martinez, Rizzo

Headed into an off day and stuck in last place in the NL East, the Washington Nationals fired manager Dave Martinez and general manager Mike Rizzo on Sunday night, hours after a 6-4 loss at home completed a sweep by the Boston Red Sox.

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Kershaw gets special ASG invite; no Soto, Betts

The MLB All-Star Game rosters will feature 19 first-timers -- and special commissioner's pick Clayton Kershaw -- as the pitchers and reserves were announced Sunday.

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[Dead2009]

Report: Sternberg to sell Rays for $1.7 billion

Stu Sternberg has agreed in principle to a $1.7 billion deal to sell the Rays to a group led by a Florida-based developer Patrick Zalupski.

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[Dad 2 M & M]

Guardians SP's leave pushed amid betting probe

Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz will remain on non-disciplinary paid leave through Aug. 31, while an MLB investigation continues into unusual betting detected on individual pitches thrown by the starter.

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Prop bets….)

 

[Dead2009]

Guardians' Clase on leave over gambling probe

Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase was placed on non-disciplinary paid leave through Aug. 31 as part of Major League Baseball's investigation into sports gambling, the second Guardians pitcher to be caught up in the inquiry.

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Sources: Harper cussed out Manfred in meeting

Bryce Harper told MLB commissioner Rob Manfred to "get the f--- out of our clubhouse" during a meeting with the Phillies about the game's economics, sources told ESPN.

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He's mad about the possibility of a salary cap because now players can't overprice themselves in the market. No more insane 700 million dollar contracts that teams can defer to the backend.

 

[LSLS]

I mean, if it's similar to NHL, wouldn't that mean each team would have be like $170-$230 million (based on average revenues in hockey around $200 mil per team and MLB is almost $400 mil)? Which, HILARIOUSLY, would probably increase salaries, as the current average is like $177 million. Miami would need to spend like $100 million just to hit the floor.