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John Schriffen officially out, the search for the new PbP voice begins
Elder abuse?
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2026 NFL thread
I rather they had let go of Sweat than Kromah who produced. Heck, trade Sweat for a CB for all I care. I do think they need Mack, tbh.
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Illinois High School Football Thread
Wet/Dipped Chicago Style New Haven Style (from Piece Brewery)
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John Schriffen officially out, the search for the new PbP voice begins
He just signed an extension with Detroit.
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Offseason
Michael Soroka has officially declined his end of a $10MM mutual option with the Diamondbacks, reports Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic. He’ll be paid a $1MM buyout and return to free agency. This was inevitable, as Soroka has put himself in position to do pretty well financially. The Diamondbacks picked him up on a $7.5MM deal last offseason. (He earned an additional $1.35MM in performance bonuses by starting 20 games.) He was initially slated to open the season in a swing role, but an Opening Day injured list stint for Merrill Kelly drew him into the starting five.
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Offseason
MLB Trade RumorsAstros Hire Randy Flores As General ManagerIn a surprise turn of events, it's Randy Flores -- not Matt Kleine -- who's now the Astros general manager. MLB Trade Rumors has more.Brewers' AGM apparently turned it down, not getting the specific title he was going after Josh Barfield one of 5-6 finalists.
Today
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An ominous future...
MLB generally older fans/57 was the average age of those who consider baseball their favorite sport that demographic doesn't spend as much, so lower advertising rates as well RSN implosion mlb national contracts only worth $550 million, which didn't even increase in last negotiations increasing inaccessibility for middle class due to travel ball costs for teens NBA much bigger international footprint rise of the WNBA, with 40% ownership stake by NBA GS Valkyries already $1 billion plus challenges with Chinese politics, lack of interest in India as well LeBron James close to end Curry as well, young people around world can't identify as much with Wembayana as a Leo Messi or Rick Brunson
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An ominous future...
”Still, it is not entirely a coincidence that clubs in European soccer leagues—which also lack a salary cap—have similarly lagged behind the NFL and the NBA with their revenue multiples and their appreciation. Investors are willing to pay a premium for cost certainty—the predictability that comes with a salary cap curbing how much they can expect to spend from year to year.”
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An ominous future...
I have to believe the NBA is at risk here given how hard it is to find any NBA game in any given night. But I digress.
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John Schriffen officially out, the search for the new PbP voice begins
Sure, but the chemistry was stoney was so bad it's obvious they didn't like each other.
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John Schriffen officially out, the search for the new PbP voice begins
We had Jason Benetti.
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“The 78” + "The Railyard" = the future of the Sox and Fire
As of this we didn't get an email invite, but I hope whoever is able to go expresses the importance of fixing the gate entry issues.
Yesterday
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Illinois High School Football Thread
Yes, but the game is tomorrow at 1 PM. a.) Wet/dipped. But not on the south side — Johnnies Beef in Elmwood Park. b.) Chicago style — onions, relish, sport peppers, mustard, and celery salt. c.) Lou Malnati’s for deep dish but usually prefer tavern style.
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Illinois High School Football Thread
23 are we gonna win tonite? As a southsider I would love to know. a.) do u like Italian Beef sandwiches with the soggy bun? If so where is the best place to get 'em near Midway or Mt Greenwood. b.) do you like Chicago dogs? If so what do u put on 'em. c.) Deep dish vs. tavern. I love those Vince's commercials on the buffet near Midway. I may be in town in a week or so. I wonder if I should rent a car or do the uber thing.
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John Schriffen officially out, the search for the new PbP voice begins
Why not bring back Bennetti? He has to be 'sick' of Detroit by now. Chicago meanwhile is everybody's kinda town. Or how bout one year of an encore for Hawkeroo?
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Illinois High School Football Thread
Good stuff. Has to be a hassle for Holcomb to get to Rice for school every day and back home after practice.
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Upcoming Free Agent Signing + Labor Contract Uncertainty
Yea that's about the latest they can go without pushing the WS back, and they don't like doing that either.
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“The 78” + "The Railyard" = the future of the Sox and Fire
I hope I get an invite. I've been a Season Ticket Holder for years.
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2026 NFL thread
Id rather get a CB than Mack to be honest
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Sox picked 13th, Detroit 7th, Cleveland 8th, Cubs 17th in early 2027 ESPN projections
Hagen Schultz Sandlin McDougal Thorpe
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“The 78” + "The Railyard" = the future of the Sox and Fire
- White Sox hiring Matt Roffe as Scouting Director
Shirley had been here a long time and it was time for a change anyway (aside from his nonsense). Excited to see how this guy approaches the draft and scouting.- Sox picked 13th, Detroit 7th, Cleveland 8th, Cubs 17th in early 2027 ESPN projections
If I may ask, which young pitchers are you referring to??- Sox picked 13th, Detroit 7th, Cleveland 8th, Cubs 17th in early 2027 ESPN projections
13th is essentially one game out of the playoffs. A lot better than the forecasted ratings for the Cubs and Padres. And talent wise, everyone had them 12th 11th 10th with the Guardians and Astros.- Upcoming Free Agent Signing + Labor Contract Uncertainty
The two sides are much more dug in on their issues right now than last time. I don’t see the early March end date of last time to be a good indicator. I think the earliest this lockout ends is April but probably will go much later than that. If one of the sides caves on the salary cap issue before then, I’ll be very surprised. - White Sox hiring Matt Roffe as Scouting Director