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Brand Store Count (Mainland China) Additional Context MLB 800+ Operated by South Korean retailer F&F New Era 52 (Hong Kong) / Unknown Mainland New Era Hong Kong's website lists 52 stores in Hong Kong Mainland China numbers are less clear. Context MLB has experienced significant growth in China, with the number of stores increasing from 500 at the start of 2022 to over 800 by 2023. MLB has expanded its market reach in China through both brick-and-mortar stores and an omnichannel e-commerce strategy, utilizing platforms like Douyin and Xiaohongshu. New Era, while having a strong presence in other Asian markets like South Korea, also has a presence in China, but exact numbers for mainland China are not as readily available in the search results. The popularity of MLB in China extends beyond baseball fans, as its team logos and apparel have become a significant part of the streetwear and fashion scene 1) Fashion and merchandising in Asia directed 75% at females…hats and shoes, shirts, jackets, etc. 2) Elaborate dance teams in Korea/cheerleaders in stands and on dugouts 3) “Fighting” back and forth with supporters of both teams, waving huge flags and beating on drums, thunder sticks, etc. 4) Most popular sport for men to attend, so bring wives and girlfriends, socializing aspect 5) Kpop stars constantly throwing out first pitch in sexy outfits Went to a Doosan Bears game on a free evening during a business trip in April of last year, and will always recommend it. One of my favorite baseball experiences. Outfield tickets were super cheap right before game time. The seating is divided between home and away supporters and it was super fun seeing the different chants from the outfield as an outsider. Same here. First ever baseball game (from the UK) and it was an amazing experience. The crowd got really involved and I even got a free Swallows hat. Fan for life! "Rise of baseball?" KBO has been the most popular sports league in Korea for several decades now. The popularity fell for three years with Covid, and it's just recovering now. In fact, the popularity of their baseball league far exceeds that of their soccer league. But minor point aside, yeah, definitely attend a KBO game. It's a lot of fun. I've also attended a semi-final of the CPBL (Taiwan) last year. Asian baseball games are so festive, and I've never had a bad one so far. https://v.redd.it/ctrofu2ruz9f1 [JTBC News] 4 out of 10 people attending pro Baseball games in South Korea are women in their age 20s and 30s. This year, the percentage of female fans among the spectators who visited KBO stadiums is now 38.3%, the highest ever in league history.Video (v.redd.it)

Just awarded Basallo a huge deal...let's see what they do in FA this off season. And Elias is the one most blame for not spending. A Corbin Burnes FA deal would have killed them.

Called shot not a bit hot doggish? Like the LLWS kid telegraphing to the batter what pitch was coming...

Laureano and Bader were signed cheaply and got back solid returns for the Orioles and Twins. Laureano packaged together with OHearn so a bit hard to separate value but a high 800s ops with very strong arm/fielding, essentially after being a journeyman for 2-3 seasons.

Has to beat out Sosa Mead Colson Meidroth Baldwin Vargas...he can really only play 2B, and is arguably worse than Meidroth at SS.

That young Venezuelan 3B was the biggest signing two classes ago...Paddy. Is Graterol related to the relief pitcher?

Even dumped guys under control like Varland...

Don't forget "KPop Demon Hunters" sing-a-long sellouts in theatres across the country...

Happy KPop Demon Hunters Sing-a-Long Weekend White Sox now averaging 17,983 fans per game, last year also ended up 27th with 17,909. It's going to be really close in terms of overall attendance because of the four game Yankees series next weekend. Minnesota 2 KC 3 (on edge of the WC race) NYY 4 TB 3 (dead series) Baltimore 3 (dead series) San Diego 3 (???) two combined doubleheaders this year

Only Vaughn and Amaya were worse in the early season...

What young player could you possibly even award with an extension as of today? And Sox won't be close to that payroll number again until Ishbia cash injection five years or more from now. Not with the Sox local tv contract cut from $70 million to the $15-20 million level. Plus $150-200 million in debt to pay off first.

Win probability went down 39.1% with Colson foul out DP. Two critical runners wiped out at home in this one.

Plus Boston/NYY media. See Derek Jeter.

Well, they haven't even had a new deal for over $10 million since Fedde... $3.5/$72 million is still 5% of payroll.

Does JR have the money on hand to cut a $30+ million check? You know they're basically stuck with him until trade deadline 2027. Keuchel was the only big money guy they did that with, not even Grandal.

106.1 ev Buxton would have robbed it in the good 'ol days. Back to 225/801

He reminds me of young/er Narvaez so much in terms of his numbers...hopefully power will come.

Have to get at least one run back there...

How many games since HR #10? Feels like a month...homers in bunches coming again, hopefully. 107.7 ev

Of course...

Outman hitting in front of Royce Lewis?

Not even sure who else deserves to be recalled...

Venable still at least "cliched likeable" compared to Grifol...

Heading straight for Mendoza/Maldonado Line.

Finally got Outman to the AL Central... 342 .935 Bring back the great Keaschall debate