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It may soon be possible to bundle ESPN and local RSNs in the same streaming package, but do not expect those networks to be part of any ESPN service in the near future. ESPN and Main Street Sports Group — operator of the FanDuel-branded regional sports networks — have discussed bundling their streaming offerings, but have not discussed the possibility of ESPN including the FanDuel RSNs as an add-on to ESPN+ and its upcoming direct-to-subscriber service, John Ourand of Puck reported Thursday. The arrangement would solely constitute a bundle of the separate streaming services, akin to the existing bundle of Disney+, Max and Hulu. https://www.sportsmediawatch.com/2025/03/espn-main-street-fanduel-rsns-discuss-bundling-services/

Please put rush delivery on Ishbia's millions in FA...

White Sox: Shortstop "Competition has been the theme during Will Venable’s first Spring Training as manager, and when factoring in recent injuries, more than one roster spot remains undecided. Colson Montgomery, MLB's No. 39 prospect overall, per MLB Pipeline, had a viable shot at shortstop at camp’s outset and still might be the choice, but he has been out of game action for 10 days going into Sunday due to back issues. Fellow rookie Chase Meidroth has played three games at shortstop during Cactus League, with seven for Jacob Amaya, who provides the best option with the glove. Veteran Josh Rojas also has the defensive versatility to move there."-- Scott Merkin mlb.com Interesting that Baldwin's name not mentioned here...nor Sosa.

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/03/the-opener-cole-mets-non-roster-veterans.html Grandal McCann and Nicky Lopez all featured.

Lane Johnson OU 2013

Plus 2022-24 Russian chemical weapons attacks added into the mix...

https://soxmachine.com/2025/03/a-few-more-questions-about-white-sox-prospects-with-farm-director-paul-janish/ Fegan, paywall Story about Grant Taylor, but the biggest debate seems to be about both Sammy Zavala and Jacob Gonzalez in terms of remaining/future potential to get back on track

Tray rebuttal?

A suburban stadium has worked for the Braves...but that's probably unique to Atlanta's downtown/reputation, to an extent. Kauffman/Arrowhead and Arlington, TX are more connected to interstate highways/transportation hubs than any other particular reason for their siting. Kauffman's basically the model for GRate, minus the CF/fountains. The upper deck slants/rake are almost exactly the same. Treacherous. 85% sit in the lower bowl, except on nights when there is significant attendance. You don't have anything besides parking lots in KC (used to be a Taco Bell and a hotel where visiting teams stayed at one point before most relocated to the Country Club Plaza), but then again it's also perceived to be a much safer area for tailgating and just hanging out in the lots before games in general.

Mark Prior-esque...

With all these vets like Tauchman Slater Rojas Drury...maybe Gallo (hopefully not), getting more at-bats, you'd like to think NOT. Not to mention that guys like Vargas and Meidroth are known for their walks/OBP numbers. With the pitching staff...god knows, but that's where most of the talent (at least future talent) lies with this organization. For now, they're known as more of a high-contact, get outs in 2-3 pitches type of staff, so we shall see. Shane Smith and Thorpe should be two of the higher K guys, but Cannon/Martin/B.Wilson/Perez more pitch to contact. Maybe Martin's somewhere in between if his stuff keeps ticking up coming off surgery. Lots more work for Bannister/Katz.

https://talksox.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/stomach-bug-besieges-the-fort-red-sox-bedeviled-by-bum-tum-r2349/

On Thursday, ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported that while no deal was close, a group of businesspeople local to the Tampa Bay area have started to put together ownership groups with their sights set on purchasing the team. Drellich’s report expands on that report, confirming that no sale is close but that “several groups” with ties to Florida have expressed interest in purchasing the club. Drellich reports that those involved include the family of San Francisco 49ners owner Edward DeBartolo Jr., former Yankees minority owner Joe Molloy, and Tampa-area businessman Dan Doyle Jr. Seems pretty likely they would either be staying in Tampa or moving no further than Orlando...

Cease to the Yankees...or Michael King back?

https://www.tampabay.com/sports/rays/2025/03/09/tampa-businessman-interested-buying-rays-keeping-them-st-pete/ Molloy is George Steinbrenner's former son-in-law and 64 years old...and seemingly NOT a billionaire, lol. Of course, former Red Barry Larkin is leading a group attempting to get a new team in Orlando or theoretically moving the Rays there as yet another possibility. Under Molloy's leadership, the Yankees invested money into player development and scouting. He green-lit the selection of Derek Jeter in the 1992 MLB Draft. Steinbrenner was reinstated on March 1, 1993, and Molloy remained a general partner. Molloy planned the development of Legends Field as a new spring training complex for the Yankees.[1] He was also involved in hiring Bob Watson as the team's new general manager.[5] In 1997, Molloy requested a one-year leave of absence from the Yankees due to the stress of the job and George's managing style. Molloy and Jessica separated in January 1998. He officially resigned from the Yankees in February, and filed for divorce in March. After leaving the Yankees, he returned to teaching.[1] In 2017, Molloy joined a group that attempted to purchase the Miami Marlins of MLB.[6] Joe and Jessica's son, Robert, is a film producer. He runs the production company Pinstripe Productions.[7]

The Sox might have the best rotation in baseball (at least best stuff) one day with Schultz Smith Taylor Sh.Smith and ???. Might. And eventually the ability to supplement that young core with hitting and perhaps a closer from Ishbia bucks. And theoretically a new stadium in the next 5-7 years. That's a lot to be excited about. At least ompared to a few months ago. And two high/er draft picks the next two years...in all likelihood three years. Another 3-22 start in March/April though...would set the tenor for the season. Ofc, it depends on the changes in fundamentals/defense, etc., that we see under Venable...at least from the young/er players. That means Sosa/Vargas/Baldwin should prove they belong...and, as of now, it remains to be seen whether Meidroth, Ramos and Colson will be in Charlotte or (one of them) with the big league club, and of course Teel/Quero/B.Montgomery. And all the young pitchers, ofc. Everything else is pretty much window dressing/distraction. Other than that, we're just hoping for health/productivity out of Luis Robert so he can be jettisoned for the highest possible return.

We also didn't vote for Mr. TeslaX but here we are...

Balta is boycotting again as long as Clevinger's on the team or at least spring training roster? does Charlotte still count, lol?

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2025/3/1/24375277/marquee-sports-network-comcast-xfinity-higher-tier&ved=2ahUKEwic97y6mf6LAxWzOTQIHWNNDN4QrAIoAHoECDkQAQ&usg=AOvVaw1Af6MWQm6b6gfnwdUCYnTm Marquee Sports Network likely moving to higher tier with Comcast/Xfinity

Dalbec must have requested playing the whole game at third...quite rare for this time in camp. Unfortunately, he hasn't done anything productive with it.

DJ Gladney can cover some ground in CF. Pallette at 95-96.

Altavilla up to 97. Has a good cutter/slider. Dominated Guardians' minor leaguers.

Amaya drove a double to CF over Jackson Chourio's brother...stranded. 3 hits on the day. Vaughn and Drury the other two.

Karinchak just not effective at 93...and zero ability to hold runners on with that unorthodox wind up. Somehow he discovered an effective curve and got 2 k's. Clevinger at 95 and two K's...feels pretty likely he makes the team with all the injuries. Venable said he might not name an official closer the entire season.

How tall is Lebron?