[Other Sport] MLB 2024 Season

[Fignon's Ponytail]

After a long winter break, its just three weeks until Spring Training resumes!

2024 MLB spring training start dates: Baseball season begins as pitchers and catchers report to camp

Baseball is coming back in Arizona and Florida this month

www.cbssports.com

Really hoping for a bounce back year from the Padres, but expecting more of a rebuild tbh with the lack of impact signings so far. Looking forward to seeing Michael King on the mound though after putting up decent numbers at the back end of last year with the Yankees. After losing Soto to the Bronx Bombers in that trade, Im really hoping the likes of Bogaerts, Kim, Tatis Jr, Machado (if healthy), Cronenworth etc will come out firing on all cylinders on Day 1.

Hopes and expectations for your teams...?

Batter Up!

 

[Hotchilidog]

My team is the Nationals. Expectations are for other people

 

[Fignon's Ponytail]

My team is the Nationals. Expectations are for other people

At least you have a nice new uniform

 

[Fignon's Ponytail]

If anyone needs a nice new cap etc for the season....site wide sale on at LIDS

https://www.lids.co.uk/en/mlb/hats/o-2376+d-06778984+z-92782-69433890?ab={wt-static_graphic}{dm-FILIDS}{pt-home}{al-G_Spot}{ct-mlb-headwear}

 

[Hotchilidog]

At least you have a nice new uniform

Losing the curly W Still there is nothing like the start of a new season and reminder that the MLB at Bat subscription is up for renewal to get the juices flowing.

 

[AZ Gull]

Feeling pretty positive about the moves made during this off-season by the Diamondbacks. Finding a 3rd baseman was crucial so very happy with the trade for Eugenio Suarez from the Mariners. Added Eduardo Rodriguez (E-Rod) to the starting rotation, so we now have Zak Gallen, Merrill Kelly, E-Rod and Brandon Pfaadt - very happy with that 1 through 4.
Re-signed Lourdes Gurriel Jnr in the outfield and recently added Joc Pederson as a DH (not officially announced yet). I think we're stronger than last season on both sides of the ball so looking to at least match our 84 wins from last season (and hopefully improve on it). Would be disappointed not to make the play-offs again.

 

[Deportivo Seagull]

Must admit to being very excited with the Cubs prospects now that Craig Counsel is on board.

 

[Fignon's Ponytail]

Anyone bought tickets yet for the London Series this year between the Mets & Phillies?

 

[AZ Gull]

Only two days until Spring Training gets underway - one of the highlights of living in Arizona, for sure.

Also happened to catch much of this MLB documentary last night - it features Arjun Nimmala, a first generation Indian-American [as in the country India, not Native American] who was selected at no. 20 in the draft last season by the Toronto Blue Jays, as well as a number of other storylines concerning the growth of baseball in India:-

WATCH: Blue Jays 1st-rounder Nimmala featured in 'Indian Baseball Dreams' doc​

 

[Stat Brother]

Losing the curly W Still there is nothing like the start of a new season and reminder that the MLB at Bat subscription is up for renewal to get the juices flowing.

You are shitting me!
I completely missed that this is proper minging.

 

[Hotchilidog]

You are shitting me!
I completely missed that this is proper minging.

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If you are going to play bad may aswell look the part.

 

[Fignon's Ponytail]

You are shitting me!
I completely missed that this is proper minging.

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I dont mind them tbh. I would've made a slight change to the Washington text on the right, but the jersey on the left looks pretty cool imo

Changes to MLB uniforms came after years of work, input from players

Major League Baseball’s new uniforms have been a hot topic during the early days of Spring Training ahead of the new Nike Vapor jerseys' debut on a full-time basis in 2024. But the changes have been a long time in the making. It’s been six years since the league began

www.mlb.com

Good read - and worth noting the material & style changes to uniforms has been a 6 year process involving players throughout the majors, so not something a new intern designer has quickly come up with overnight. Theres been a huge fuss made on social media, but isn't it always the case when something "new" comes out? Just look at it on NSC when a new Albion kit is released!

 

[Fignon's Ponytail]

Only two days until Spring Training gets underway - one of the highlights of living in Arizona, for sure.

Also happened to catch much of this MLB documentary last night - it features Arjun Nimmala, a first generation Indian-American [as in the country India, not Native American] who was selected at no. 20 in the draft last season by the Toronto Blue Jays, as well as a number of other storylines concerning the growth of baseball in India:-

WATCH: Blue Jays 1st-rounder Nimmala featured in 'Indian Baseball Dreams' doc​

Just watched the first 30 mins before work. Really interesting docu, especially the crossover element between cricket & baseball. My lad plays both, so I can definitely relate to it.

 

[Fignon's Ponytail]

Today...we have baseball.

 

[FCB]

Any Mariners fans here?

 

[PTC Gull]

High hopes for the Braves this season. Another divisional win and a really good chance of the World Series. Some interesting signings and looking forward to seeing Harris II get better. Another strong season from Strider on the mound. Just seen MLB Network naming Acuna number 1 player. Go Braves.

 

[Deportivo Seagull]

You are shitting me!
I completely missed that this is proper minging.

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That is f***ing horrendous. End of.

 

[Fignon's Ponytail]

Headwear, Caps & Hats Sale

Shop our New Era Outlet now with discounts across all your favourite headwear, caps and hats. Browse from men's and women's fitted, snapback and more....

www.neweracap.co.uk

Some great deals to be had on here...and not just the usual NY and LA stuff

 

[AZ Gull]

Any Mariners fans here?

@Poojah supports Grimsby Town.

 

[AZ Gull]

High hopes for the Braves this season. Another divisional win and a really good chance of the World Series. Some interesting signings and looking forward to seeing Harris II get better. Another strong season from Strider on the mound. Just seen MLB Network naming Acuna number 1 player. Go Braves.

Difficult to look past the Braves and the Dodgers as the best two National League teams again this coming season. Thankfully, as a D'backs fan, winning 100 or more regular season games counts for pretty much diddly squat when the post-season starts!