2026 MLB Season Thread:F the Dodgers, John Fisher, Arte Moreno, Polymarket, Pohlads, the Dodgers...

[Krandor]

Pirates gave Konnor Griffin 9 years and 140 million before his main roster debut (which would be today)

[Obsidian]

Colt Emerson also got a big deal this week before ever playing an MLB game. I think these teams are a little nuts for doing it this way.

[Krandor]

It's obviously a big gamble for the teams, but if the players are good as they hope they can save themselves a good chunk of money in what would have previously been arbitration years or the first couple years of free agency on those players.

[Xno Kappa]

I think it’s pretty similar to what the Braves did two or three years ago. Gave a bunch of their young talent long term contracts.

Orioles just did it for a few of their guys recently too after only their rookie years or some shit.

[Krandor]

It is surprising seeing the Pirates do it considering how fucking cheap they are, but signs point to Griffin being a potentially elite talent so I understand them making the move.

[Xno Kappa]

National Anthem executed flawlessly at Yankee stadium for the home opener. Unlike our friends over in Queens.

[6souls]

Twins fans really hate themselves, this pic is from 40 minutes ago. Gates open in 20 and game starts at 3 CT



It's just above freezing and sleet is expected to start falling soon.

[Xno Kappa]

Will Warren is exactly the starter I expected to allow the first homerun of the season against the Yankees.

[Xno Kappa]

ALL FUCKING RISE!

[Xno Kappa]

The baseball season has officially started

[6souls]

The sleet is here

[6souls]

Target Field lost power

[6souls]

Target Field lost power

Xcel energy's estimated restoration is 3 hours from now

[Xno Kappa]

I genuinely feel bad for twin fans

[Krandor]

If you're dumb enough to live in Minnesota you get what you deserve.

[6souls]

I genuinely feel bad for twin fans

Game was delayed an hour, but $2 beers got extended for 2 extra innings. The wind in the area was the worst part. Cold from that completely negated the heat lamps.

[6souls]

If you're dumb enough to live in Minnesota you get what you deserve.

At least it's not a hellhole like Washington

[Krandor]

I don't live in Washington but ok. The fact that you think it's a hellhole is hilarious though

[Xno Kappa]

Lmao

https://www.reddit.com/r/baseball/s/aWrQEOEtME

[Mertron]

coors field but here’s the longest homerun of the year so far

https://x.com/MLB/status/2040182811693310190?s=20