***Official - 2024 Major League Baseball Thread - Mahomes is Better At Baseball Than Jose Abreu*** (7 Viewers)

[3C's]

First question is why would the interpreter have access to Ohtani's bank account?

I'll bite. He was way much more than just an interpreter. He was confidant, concierge, friend, gopher, etc. Kind of like the manager of a boy band where Ohtani is the boy band. https://twitter.com/mrjeffu/status/1772452554145726704

The question really is if it's true that Ippei had access and made the transfers how did no one on Team Ohtani (lawyers, agent, etc) not notice?

 

[urbanhack]

This will be the closest the Sox are to first place all year!!!

Who knows, maybe with low expectations and some decent talent, than can surprise.

 

[FairWarning]

Feeling great about my Tigers!

Pretty favorable schedule to start the season also.

 

[FairWarning]

This will be the closest the Sox are to first place all year!!!

Who knows, maybe with low expectations and some decent talent, than can surprise.

I was looking at their schedule this morning, ugh. At least the Section 108 people on X will be funny.

 

[CGRdrJoe]

Angels last day in first place today as well

Today is probably the last day that Anthony Renon isn't on the IR

 

[Joe Schmo]

Here's to the most anticipated opening day in Baltimore in decades. Let's Go O's!!!

PS- Dear GM Mr. Elias, get on bended knee sooner rather than later and apologize to Jackson Holliday for the cynical way you treated him and bring him up to the mothership ASAP!

 

[STBootleg]

Let's GO O's!

 

[gump]

Rays-Ball ‘24, baby!

 

[Eephus]

The Giants continue their annual tradition by starting a different opening day left fielder for the 18th straight year.

Michael Conforto joins Barry Bonds, Dave Roberts, Freddie Lewis, Mark DeRosa, Pat Burrell, Aubrey Huff, Andres Torres, Michael Morse, Norichika Aoki, Angel Pagan, Jarrett Parker, Hunter Pence, Connor Joe, Alex Dickerson, Austin Slater, Joc Pederson and Blake Sabol.

 

[General Malaise]

I've never been able to say this a day in my life and I can't tell you how amazing this is to say out loud:

OPENING DAY FOR THE TEXAS RANGERS, DEFENDING WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1111111111111JUANGONZALEZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[guru_007]

Looks like @Bogart forgot to log off of his GM account

 

[General Malaise]

Looks like @Bogart forgot to log off of his GM account

Don't you make me break out my Halloween costume pictures from 1980! I made a fabulous Buddy Bell!

 

[Bogart]

Looks like @Bogart forgot to log off of his GM account

I could only hope to be a tenth as amazing as our very GBGM.

LET'S GO RANGERS!!!!!! The reigning, defending, undisputed World Champions!!!!!! The Wyatt Langford Era begins today (if the Rangers would get their lineup turned in and he gets that NA off his name)

 

[Bogart]

The Giants continue their annual tradition by starting a different opening day left fielder for the 18th straight year.

Michael Conforto joins Barry Bonds, Dave Roberts, Freddie Lewis, Mark DeRosa, Pat Burrell, Aubrey Huff, Andres Torres, Michael Morse, Norichika Aoki, Angel Pagan, Jarrett Parker, Hunter Pence, Connor Joe, Alex Dickerson, Austin Slater, Joc Pederson and Blake Sabol.

That's some solid shtick.

 

[Eephus]

The Giants continue their annual tradition by starting a different opening day left fielder for the 18th straight year.

Michael Conforto joins Barry Bonds, Dave Roberts, Freddie Lewis, Mark DeRosa, Pat Burrell, Aubrey Huff, Andres Torres, Michael Morse, Norichika Aoki, Angel Pagan, Jarrett Parker, Hunter Pence, Connor Joe, Alex Dickerson, Austin Slater, Joc Pederson and Blake Sabol.

That's some solid shtick.

It's one short of the all-time record held by the 1937-55 St. Louis Browns/Baltimore Orioles left fielders.

I'm not running down all the names but the streak spanned from Joe Vosmik (1937) to Gil Coan (1955). The only names I recognized were Twins pennant winning manager Sam Mele, one-armed Pete Gray, renowned WIS OBP cookie Roy Cullenbine and two-time All Star Jeff Heath.

 

[General Malaise]

And that'll do it for Patrick Sandoval. He labored for 1.2 innings, gave up 6 hits, walked 2 and exits with a 16.20 ERA.

Mike Trout did hit a home run, however, so there's that.

 

[B Maverick]

And a pleasant good afternoon to you, wherever you may be.


It's time for Dodger Baseball!

 

[CGRdrJoe]

And that'll do it for Patrick Sandoval. He labored for 1.2 innings, gave up 6 hits, walked 2 and exits with a 16.20 ERA.

Mike Trout did hit a home run, however, so there's that.

and just like that we are no longer tied for first place

 

[Cowboysfan8]

“Weve had all the introductions.
We’ve had all the pomp and circumstance.
We’ve had all the fuss and feathers.
But it’s time….It’s time for Dodger baseball !!! “

 

[General Malaise]

Royce Lewis on pace for 547 home runs. Could be huge!

 

[Yankee23Fan]

I made it a point to come home early, told wife I'm ordering food, opened a new bottle of bourbon and put on the YES app, which sucks, but it is what it is.....and I get that first inning. I would have said the F word slightly less in my office.

 

[ChiefD]

Royce Lewis leaves game with what looks like a sprained ankle rounding second base.

 

[STBootleg]

Other than the home run to Trout, Burnes has been dealing.

 

[guru_007]

Mikolas dealing up BP here

 

[Eephus]

Royce Lewis leaves game with what looks like a sprained ankle rounding second base.

Buxton is still healthy

 

[guru_007]

Betts with a robust 2.169 OPS so far.

 

[snellman]

Royce Lewis leaves game with what looks like a sprained ankle rounding second base.

Why can't we have anything nice!? They are initially calling it a Quad, but we will know more after the game.

 

[General Malaise]

Great pitching performances by the AL Central so far today.

 

[Cowboysfan8]

Sweating this Tigers game

 

[ChiefD]

Welp, there’s always next year for the Royals. See you next year boys

 

[ChiefD]

Royce Lewis leaves game with what looks like a sprained ankle rounding second base.

Why can't we have anything nice!? They are initially calling it a Quad, but we will know more after the game.

Ugh, that sucks. I think I’d rather see a standard ankle sprain than that.

He’s one hell of a player.

 

[Tango]

Rays-Ball ‘24, baby!

The upper level was closed off on opening day? They really couldnt sell it out today?

 

[gump]

Rays-Ball ‘24, baby!

The upper level was closed off on opening day? They really couldnt sell it out today?

Nope. The new stadium won’t sell out on OD either. But it’ll be pretty. And the payroll will be the same.

 

[urbanhack]

https://x.com/jaycuda/status/1773477172985942124?s=61&t=45QNR9AGoloBv1FIyK6ibw

:confetti:

 

[scoobus]

WTF is Royce Lewis hustling around the bases?

Just pretend you're David Ortiz, your bat is too important.

 

[General Malaise]

Welp, there’s always next year for the Royals. See you next year boys

Will you give Cole Ragans back to the Rangers please?

 

[fred_1_15301]

WTF is Royce Lewis hustling around the bases?

Just pretend you're David Ortiz, your bat is too important.

Is he the next Byron Buxton? Elite talent but never healthy.

 

[Encyclopedia Brown]

Craig Counsell said that Justin Steele is headed to the IL, and will be out for awhile.

That's ungood.

 

[FairWarning]

Craig Counsell said that Justin Steele is headed to the IL, and will be out for awhile.

That's ungood.

Ugh, I missed his injury.

 

[guru_007]

Rays-Ball ‘24, baby!

The upper level was closed off on opening day? They really couldnt sell it out today?

Nope. The new stadium won’t sell out on OD either. But it’ll be pretty. And the payroll will be the same.

Baseball tickets today

Rays - available as low as $17
Marlins - available as low as $7
A's - available as low as $12

Conversely if you want to see
Phillies - as low as $113
Astros - as low as $52
Padres - as low as $51

All prices courtesy of ESPN.com and yeah, Phils are a season opener, but tickets for less than 20 bucks for a major league baseball game are pretty crazy low, imo.

 

[Capella]

Rays-Ball ‘24, baby!

The upper level was closed off on opening day? They really couldnt sell it out today?

They’ve sold out every opener for like 18 years now. The top level would make it 43,000. They don’t open it. New stadium capacity will be 25k.

 

[Capella]

Nope. The new stadium won’t sell out on OD either.

Sorry GB you are wrong on this one. The Rays attendance notoriously sucks but they sell out OD every year.

 

[CGRdrJoe]

Rays-Ball ‘24, baby!

The upper level was closed off on opening day? They really couldnt sell it out today?

Nope. The new stadium won’t sell out on OD either. But it’ll be pretty. And the payroll will be the same.

Baseball tickets today

Rays - available as low as $17
Marlins - available as low as $7
A's - available as low as $12

Conversely if you want to see
Phillies - as low as $113
Astros - as low as $52
Padres - as low as $51

All prices courtesy of ESPN.com and yeah, Phils are a season opener, but tickets for less than 20 bucks for a major league baseball game are pretty crazy low, imo.

It sounds like the A's had more fans in the parking lot for the home opener than they had inside the stadium with a parking lot protest over their Vegas move.

With the weather predicted to be wet, windy and cold in Oakland tonight I'd expect ticket prices to drop even further down.

 

[gump]

Nope. The new stadium won’t sell out on OD either.

Sorry GB you are wrong on this one. The Rays attendance notoriously sucks but they sell out OD every year.

You’re right…I’m just a little frustrated still with the new stadium plan…as is ownership honestly. At least they aren’t moving.

 

[Capella]

Nope. The new stadium won’t sell out on OD either.

Sorry GB you are wrong on this one. The Rays attendance notoriously sucks but they sell out OD every year.

You’re right…I’m just a little frustrated still with the new stadium plan…as is ownership honestly. At least they aren’t moving.

Frustrated by what? The city council?

 

[gump]

Nope. The new stadium won’t sell out on OD either.

Sorry GB you are wrong on this one. The Rays attendance notoriously sucks but they sell out OD every year.

You’re right…I’m just a little frustrated still with the new stadium plan…as is ownership honestly. At least they aren’t moving.

Frustrated by what? The city council?

That they couldn’t get the funding in Tampa….where Ownership believes the upside was.

 

[General Malaise]

Rays-Ball ‘24, baby!

The upper level was closed off on opening day? They really couldnt sell it out today?

Nope. The new stadium won’t sell out on OD either. But it’ll be pretty. And the payroll will be the same.

Baseball tickets today

Rays - available as low as $17
Marlins - available as low as $7
A's - available as low as $12

Conversely if you want to see
Phillies - as low as $113
Astros - as low as $52
Padres - as low as $51

All prices courtesy of ESPN.com and yeah, Phils are a season opener, but tickets for less than 20 bucks for a major league baseball game are pretty crazy low, imo.

Always been the best value for pro sports. An NBA game is laughably expensive.

 

[General Malaise]

Nope. The new stadium won’t sell out on OD either.

Sorry GB you are wrong on this one. The Rays attendance notoriously sucks but they sell out OD every year.

You’re right…I’m just a little frustrated still with the new stadium plan…as is ownership honestly. At least they aren’t moving.

Frustrated by what? The city council?

That they couldn’t get the funding in Tampa….where Ownership believes the upside was.

Portland is breaking ground for our Rays as I type. All are welcome to stay at Chez Malaise when they begin play here in 2028.

 

[Capella]

Nope. The new stadium won’t sell out on OD either.

Sorry GB you are wrong on this one. The Rays attendance notoriously sucks but they sell out OD every year.

You’re right…I’m just a little frustrated still with the new stadium plan…as is ownership honestly. At least they aren’t moving.

Frustrated by what? The city council?

That they couldn’t get the funding in Tampa….where Ownership believes the upside was.

Oh yea. Well, that was never happening.

I thought it was eye opening the other day when one of the Glazers said they aren’t looking for a new Tampa stadium. Just assumed they’d be banging that drum.

 

[BeTheMatch]

Didn't realize I hated Rhys Hoskins until yesterday. And I don't particularly care for the Mets or Jeff McNeil