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[BSLChrisStoner]

CBS Sports: Batting Around: Which MLB team has improved the most this offseason?

https://www.cbssport...this-offseason/

[BSLChrisStoner]

CBS Sports: MLB free agency: Ranking 10 most intriguing opt outs after 2023 season, including Manny Machado, Max Scherzer

https://www.cbssport...o-max-scherzer/

[BSLChrisStoner]

FanGraphs: Diamond Sports Group's Bankruptcy Could Rock the Baseball Revenue Boat

[dude]

That's another good article by Ben Clemens.  Teams possibly impacted by this crazy....(from the article) "*DSG holds local broadcast rights for 14 teams: the Arizona Diamondbacks, Atlanta Braves, Cincinnati Reds, Cleveland Guardians, Detroit Tigers, Kansas City Royals, Los Angeles Angels, Miami Marlins, Milwaukee Brewers, Minnesota Twins, St. Louis Cardinals, San Diego Padres, Tampa Bay Rays, and Texas Rangers. They also own minority stakes in the Marquee network, which broadcasts Chicago Cubs games, and YES Network, which broadcasts New York Yankees games."

[CantonJester]

I just got back to MD after a drive back from south Florida. And this is the first email I opened.

 

Not what you want.

 

Hi [...],

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We have been working hard to renew our deal with the MLB Network to continue carrying their content on YouTube TV. However, we have been unable to reach an agreement, and starting today, January 31, 2023, MLB Network content will no longer be available on YouTube TV. You will also lose access to any previous Library recordings from this channel. Members will be able to continue watching select national MLB games via coverage on FOX, ESPN, and TBS through our Base Plan. We also provide the flexibility to pause or cancel your membership anytime.

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We apologize for the news and will continue conversations with the MLB to advocate on your behalf, in the hope of restoring their content on YouTube TV.

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As always, thank you for being a YouTube TV member, and for your patience and understanding.

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Sincerely,

The YouTube TV team

[BSLChrisStoner]

ESPN: Power Rankings

https://www.espn.com...3-braves-padres

[BSLChrisStoner]

CBS Sports: MLB offseason reset: Four pieces of unfinished baseball business as spring training approaches

https://www.cbssport...ing-approaches/

[BSLChrisStoner]

CBS Sports: Batting Around: Who's the team to beat in NL West after Dodgers, Padres have opposite offseasons?

https://www.cbssport...ite-offseasons/

[BSLChrisStoner]

FanGraphs: The 2023 Start of Spring ZiPS Projected Standings: National League

[BSLChrisStoner]

CBS Sports: MLB Power Rankings: 2023 spring training is here, and Astros are still No. 1; Yankees slot in ahead of Mets

https://www.cbssport...-ahead-of-mets/

[Pedro Cerrano]

CBS Sports: MLB Power Rankings: 2023 spring training is here, and Astros are still No. 1; Yankees slot in ahead of Mets
https://www.cbssport...-ahead-of-mets/

Os at 21? Tough crowd

[BSLMikeLowe]

The 2023 MLB.tv package was announced today, and for the first time minor league baseball games, which previously were sold separately, will be part of the deal. 

 

https://www.mlb.com/...ateId=mlbMENUtv

[BSLChrisStoner]

CBS Sports: MLB spring training 2023: Most pressing question for each team as preseason begins, from health to homers

https://www.cbssport...alth-to-homers/

[BSLMikeLowe]

Front Office Sports: MLB Looks to Reform Local Media Deals, Payroll Disparity

 

The other issue prompting the creation of the committee is a more familiar one: revenue and spending disparity between teams. 

The much-discussed topic was raised anew by New York Mets owner Steve Cohen, who will pay his players around $370 million this season, plus around $111 million in luxury tax payments. 

You gotta fight the battle on both fronts, MLB. You need to form a Committee To Oust John Angelos if you want more payroll parity.

[makoman]

Front Office Sports: MLB Looks to Reform Local Media Deals, Payroll Disparity

 

You gotta fight the battle on both fronts, MLB. You need to form a Committee To Oust John Angelos if you want more payroll parity.

But then what about the concerts Mike? That's an MLB owner's most sacred duty after all. And I don't see Citi Field on Springsteen's tour list. 

[BSLChrisStoner]

CBS Sports: MLB Power Rankings: Picking baseball's top 10 lineups entering 2023 season with Braves, Astros at the top

https://www.cbssport...ros-at-the-top/

[mweb08]

A really interesting look at how arbitration goes down from a relief pitcher.

https://twitter.com/...V1I_iu9eiw&s=19

[BSLChrisStoner]

CBS Sports: MLB free agency: Re-ranking the 2023-24 market after Manny Machado's extension

https://www.cbssport...ados-extension/

[BSLChrisStoner]

CBS Sports: MLB Power Rankings: Revamped Mets rotation hits No. 1 with co-aces Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander

https://www.cbssport...stin-verlander/

[Mike in STL]

A really interesting look at how arbitration goes down from a relief pitcher.

https://twitter.com/...V1I_iu9eiw&s=19

Pretty interesting. Sounds like two sides arguing on a message board.