#mlb sign stealing

[newtonsheffield]

Ok Chicagoan here. I am guffawing my way through the Cubs AU. I don’t think I’ve ever seen my hometown feature in someone else’s fic before and I love it.

Admittedly my partner stopped avidly following the team in 2018, so I haven’t heard that much of how they’ve been doing since, and Wrigleyville was batshit the night of their win in 2016, but…

I say this with all the love in my heart but the Cubs are generally a losing team. That’s just kinda a given. There was over a century between their World Series wins. Even when they’re doing well, there’s a healthy amount of skepticism that they actually won’t screw up at the last minute. So if Anthony is on his way there, the city and all the fans outside of it are about to lose their collective minds, and I cannot wait.

Also, it takes a lot to overcome the Curse of the Billy Goat (yeah this is a thing).

Imagine a lot of confusion from recruiters around Anthony Bridgerton who’s widely regarded as one of Baseball’s best prospects because he’s got offers from a lot of places and it’s an open secret that you can offer him whatever you want: He’s signing with the cubs.

Which seems insane because they haven’t done a lot of winning and he’s got offers from the most successful clubs in MLB. But there’s also the fact that his profile picture on Instagram is a photo of him as a five year old in a cubs jersey being held up by his Dad to stare through the net at Wrigley field.

This was is dream, and it was his father’s dream as well.

And that’s how the cubs ended up drafting Anthony Bridgerton in the first round. It was where he wanted to be and everyone knew it. Did the cubs beg borrow and steal to get a high enough draft pick to be able to nab him? Yeah. But he’s a huge talent and they know that people are going to be loyal to their own. They also know watching him take a bow as he steals third base while laughing? This kid’s going to sell a lot of fucking jerseys

[verfound]

FIC: "Cookie Teeth" (MLB; Lukanette; LBSC Lukanette Month 2024)

@lovebugs-and-snakecharmers is doing a Lukanette Month for September 2024, and we all just kinda tossed some prompts in the disco to compile a list?  We ended up with 71 prompts, so I decided I’d roll some dice to pick a prompt, do a twenty minute (ish, bc we all know sometimes they run away from me) sprint, and try to get some short fics out this month?

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Prompt 19: Thief

“Hey!”

Luka jumped at the shout, the macaron tumbling from his fingers as he jumped back.  He looked up to see a girl with short black pigtails angrily stomping towards him.  Her face was red and puffed out in anger, her blue eyes sparking…kinda like Ma’s did when Uncle Roger came to ‘visit’.  She stopped in front of him, her hands placed firmly on her hips, and peered up at him.

…she was so tiny.  Like…tinier than Juleka, and Juleka was pretty tiny.  And yet…for as tiny as she was, he was fairly certain she could kick his butt if she wanted to.

She’d bite his ankles, at least.  She looked like an ankle-biter.

“What do you think you’re doing?!” she asked, rocking forward onto her toes to make herself just a little taller.  He leaned back, but she just followed.  He held up his hands in defense, which might not have been the best idea: there was still a half-eaten macaron in his one hand.  “You’re only s’pposed to take one!”

“…I did,” he said, waving the one in his hand.  She puffed out her cheeks again and stomped her foot.  She pointed to the ground where the second one he’d been about to take was lying in crumbles.

“You was taking another!” she huffed.  “That’s two!”

Congratulations, you can count, he might have said, if she had been his sister and not a total stranger.

“But it wasn’t for me!” he said instead, hoping to get her off his back.  He pointed across the park, where his sister was still playing in the sandbox.  Ma was still sitting on the bench nearby, laughing with another parent.  “See?  That’s my sister.  I was getting one for her.  And my ma.  One for each of us.”

“The sign says take one,” the girl insisted, folding her arms across her chest.  Her white shirt had pink flowers on it surrounding a smiling cat.  He couldn’t help but think a shirt that happy didn’t belong on someone so…not.  “You was takin’ three!  If they want one, they gotta come get ‘em!”

He was about to argue – or maybe just agree and go get Juleka anyway – when a huuuuuuuuuuge man walked up, chuckling, and patted the little girl’s shoulder.

“Now, now, mon choux,” he said, his mustache twitching with his smile, “I think we can be a little lenient, don’t you?  He wasn’t trying to take them all for himself.”

“He was!” she insisted.  “Papa, he’s a teeth!”

…he was a what?

“You worked so hard on those, and he’s just stealing them!” she continued, and his eyes widened.

“Hey!  I’m not a teeth…thief!” he cried.  “I was just taking them for my ma and sister – honest!”

“Marinette, sweetheart, that’s enough,” the man said, sighing.  He knelt down and turned her towards him, frowning.  “It’s all right.  He can take more than one – we made them to share, didn’t we?”

“But…but…the sign…” the girl insisted, her voice warbly, but the man just shook his head with a smile.

“Maybe this time we go more with the spirit of the law and less the actual letter of it?” he asked, tapping her nose.  She looked back over at Luka, her eyes watery, and seemed to study him for a long moment before nodding.  She slipped out of the man’s hold and ran back over to the table where an older woman with short, dark hair was handing a box over to a super old guy with eyebrows as big as his mustache.  She swiped a long, thin box from the table and ran back over to him.

“Here,” she said, shoving the box at him.  She still looked uncertain.  “I’m sorry.  You can take these.”

The man smiled, nodding in approval, and she shoved them a bit closer.  Luka blinked as he reached up to take the box.  What the heck…?

“Thanks…?” he asked.  His eyes widened when he opened the box to find it was a whole box full of macarons.  “Oh, wow, you really don’t –”

“I’m sorry!” Marinette insisted, stepping back when he tried to hand the box back to her.  “…even if you are a teeth!”

She turned and ran back to the table where the woman – her ma, he assumed – was waiting.  She tucked herself into the woman’s shirt…dress…thing, peeking back at him when her ma laid a hand on her back.  The man chuckled and shook his head.

“…it’s thief!” Luka called, his brow furrowing.  “And I’m not!”  He looked back at the box of macarons, frowning.  “…I’m a pirate.”

“Enjoy the macarons, son,” the man said, chuckling as he patted a hand on his shoulder.  “I’m sorry about Marinette.  She’s…a little particular about things like signs.  She really didn’t mean any offense.”

Luka nodded, but then he puffed his cheeks out as he stared at the girl still watching him suspiciously from where she could barely see over the table the bakery had set up for the neighborhood fair.

“…I’m not a tee…thief,” he said, looking up at the man.  “I’m not.”

“I know,” the man said.  He waved him a bit closer, and once Luka had stepped over to him he leaned in to whisper in his ear: “Marinette would never tell you, but she’s a notorious cookie ‘teeth’ herself.”

His eyes widened, and he leaned around the man to stare at Marinette.  When she saw he was looking at her again, she scrunched up her face and stuck her tongue out at him.  His eyes popped open, and the man laughed as he patted his shoulder.

“Go on, son,” he said, nodding at him.  “Enjoy your macarons.”

Luka nodded and turned to head back to his ma, but he gave one last look at the little girl by the table before he left.  She stuck her tongue out at him again, and he tried not to bristle.

…Juleka would probably love her.  They were both brats.

[redpenship]

which mlb team i think sonic characters would be a fan of + justifications:

sonic -- blue jays (they have blue uniforms with birds on the logo)

tails -- twins (like his tails)

knuckles -- diamondbacks (gem type in name)

amy -- giants (she's from in-universe san francisco)

espio -- only watches Japanese baseball

vector -- dodgers (currently hiding from the feds after taking 100k from ippei for football bets)

barry -- mets (always checks the trash for their post-season performance)

lanolin -- yankees (supports us imperialism)

eggman -- astros (their sign stealing camera was egg tech)

rouge -- nationals (shoplifts from walgreens)

[oofuri2003]

i just found out about the pitchcom system today that's become a thing in mlb, and now i'm imagining abe and mihashi using it. i think mihashi would be really resistant to it because not getting traditional signs would be upsetting. meanwhile abe is kinda into it because of the risk of sign stealing that he's keenly aware of post bijou. he programs a button saying "i'm not mad at you" and "plus thinking beam" for mihashi

I did this exact gif reading this and then got to the end and went NOOOO out loud. You're right. Unfortunately bc it's abe he is also programming a button that says if you dont pitch with your all i WILL come over there and GET you

[bigbuxbolds]

ok so since ohtani gave his first statement about whats been going on, heres my understanding of the timeline based off of what he said and whats already been reported:

mizuhara first met this illegal bookmaker in 2022, he bet on several different sports, but never baseball. he accumulated a massive amount of debt because of bad gambling decisions. he somehow got access to ohtanis bank account and used the funds in there to help pay off his debt, coming to around $4.5 million. these payments are spilt over time, including two payments that are $500k each

the illegal bookmaker is being investigated, and ohtanis name is uncovered on transactions to this guy.

ohtanis representatives organize an interview last tuesday with espn talking to mizuhara, who says that ohtani knew about his gambling debt and loaned him the money to help pay it off. this is why these transactions have "loan" included on them for their purpose. this interview is apparently 90 minutes long and detailed

however, on wednesday, ohtanis spokesperson, before espn can publish the story, says that everything mizuhara said the previous day was a lie and theyr now accusing him of massive theft from ohtani

the opening day game in seoul happens later that day. there are pictures of ohtani and mizuhara talking and laughing in the dugout

after the game, mizuhara tells ohtani that he wants to speak privately with him after a team meeting. during the team meeting, while mizuhara speaks english to the rest of the team, ohtani gets the feeling that something is off

after the meeting, mizuhara and ohtani speak privately. this is when ohtani finds out about mizuharas gambling problem and debts

later that same day, mizuhara is officially fired

on friday, its confirmed that both mlb and the irs are investigating the matter

on monday, when ohtani spoke to the public, he said mizuhara lied about speaking to him before the espn interview which led to the conflicting stories, and that he was completely in the dark until that wednesday meeting. he is adamant that he has never been involved in anyway with sports betting and he never helped mizuhara pay off his debts

now one of the big questions left after all of this is how exactly did mizuhara even get access to ohtanis bank account, and how was he able to steal so much without it being noticed? of course, its no secret that ohtani has a lot of money (i mean, just look at the $700 million 10yr contract that he just signed), but one would think that missing $4.5 million would be noticable, even if it was spread out over some time.

i also wonder, if ohtani really didnt know about anything until after the game on wednesday, how did his spokesperson know that mizuharas initial story was bs? since the theft allegations came out before the game. what discovery was made between that initial interview and before the game that told them for certain that ohtani was being stolen from without any kind of word from ohtani himself? did they find some kind of evidence that contradicted mizuharas story? did he himself confess to lying? why lie at all, then, in such a supposedly detailed manner to the press?

these answers might not come to light, however, until both the mlb and irs investigations are over

[lboogie1906]

Leon Joseph “Bip” Roberts (October 27, 1963) is a former MLB second baseman and outfielder who played (1986-98) for the San Diego Padres, Cincinnati Reds, Kansas City Royals, Cleveland Indians, Detroit Tigers, and Oakland Athletics.

He was a speedy second baseman. Originally drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the first round of the Draft as a supplemental pick in 1982, after stealing a combined 90 bases in his two previous minor league seasons, he was taken by the San Diego Padres in the Rule 5 draft in December 1985.

In 1992, he was selected as a National League All-Star, going 2-for-2 with two RBI. Ηe was named the Cincinnati Reds team MVP, and was 8th in voting for the NL MVP, stealing 44 bases, and hitting .323. He tied an NL record in 1992 with ten consecutive base hits.

After the 1993 season, he re-signed with the Padres. In 1994, he recorded an MLB-best 24-game hitting streak for the Padres. He would play for the Indians in the postseason, although he missed a game in the World Series.

In 1202 games over 12 seasons, he posted a .294 batting average (1220-for-4147) with 663 runs, 203 doubles, 31 triples, 30 home runs, 352 RBI, 264 stolen bases, 396 bases on balls, .358 on-base percentage, and .380 slugging percentage. He finished his career with a .976 fielding percentage. In 16 postseason games, he hit .246 (15-for-61) with 4 runs, 5 doubles, 5 RBI, 3 stolen bases and 5 walks.

He has worked for NBC Sports Bay Area as a co-host for the Oakland Athletics pre-game telecasts. In 2008, he took over as the head coach for the Skyline High School baseball team in Oakland. He was an assistant coach to the Academy of Art Urban Knights NCAA Division II PacWest baseball program (2010–12). He has donated his time to the Students Rising Above Foundation, which helps low-income, at-risk Bay Area kids overcome obstacles.

He was born in Berkeley and raised in Oakland, attending Skyline High School And Chabot Community College. He is married to Janina Roberts and has one child. He is the nephew of former NFL player Roy Shivers. #africanhistory365 #africanexcellence

[bmkc2a]

Shohei Ohtani’s Shoulder Injury Clouds Dodgers’ World Series Path

Los Angeles, October 26, 2024 – The Dodgers’ Game 2 victory over the Yankees to claim a 2-0 lead in the World Series was quickly overshadowed by a shocking twist: Shohei Ohtani, the team’s multi-talented sensation, suffered a left shoulder injury in the seventh inning while attempting a stolen base. The star player's setback left fans, teammates, and managers holding their breath as the Dodgers now face an uncertain path forward in their title quest. Here’s a look at how the injury happened, its implications for the Dodgers, and what it means for Ohtani’s role in MLB.

The Injury: What Went Wrong During the Slide?

In a critical moment of Game 2, Ohtani reached base and made an aggressive move to steal second. As he stretched out his left arm to reach the bag, he landed awkwardly, immediately showing signs of discomfort. Dodger Stadium went silent as trainers quickly assessed Ohtani, who eventually left the field, cradling his shoulder. Initial reports are mixed, but the injury could potentially be significant enough to impact his performance or availability in the series.

Medical Analysis: Understanding the Risks of a Shoulder Injury in Baseball

Ohtani’s injury is suspected to involve strain or possibly minor ligament stress, which commonly occurs when athletes extend joints beyond their range. According to Dr. James Mallory, a sports medicine expert, “Shoulder injuries from aggressive slides can range from muscle strains to dislocations, both of which can affect power and rotation—key for a player like Ohtani.”

Given the high stakes of the World Series, the Dodgers are expected to monitor Ohtani closely, possibly employing MRI scans to determine the severity. If Ohtani’s injury proves minor, the Dodgers may cautiously reintroduce him into the lineup. However, if recovery requires more time, they will need to make immediate lineup adjustments, as each game in the World Series is pivotal.

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Shohei Ohtani’s Role in the Dodgers’ Road to the World Series

The Dodgers have relied heavily on Ohtani since signing him in a landmark deal earlier this year. Ohtani’s numbers during the regular season—over .300 in batting average and high slugging metrics—were crucial in the Dodgers’ drive toward the postseason. His dual role, even though limited to hitting in this series, gave the Dodgers added flexibility and a reliable offensive force.

Ohtani’s ability to produce in clutch moments is exactly why the Dodgers brought him aboard. In Game 1, he notched two key hits, contributing to their initial win. His injury now places additional pressure on the Dodgers, as his left-handed power and adaptability are unique in their lineup.

Dodgers’ Strategic Adjustments Moving Forward

Should Ohtani be unable to return, manager Dave Roberts will need to make critical lineup decisions. The Dodgers’ reliance on Ohtani as a designated hitter and occasional left fielder means that his absence could affect both offense and defense. Without him, Roberts will likely have to rotate players like Max Muncy and J.D. Martinez into heavier-hitting roles to balance the lineup.

Roberts commented, “We’ll do whatever we can to get Shohei back, but our team is prepared to step up.” While confident, Roberts hinted at more conservative offensive strategies moving forward, as he navigates a Yankees bullpen well-equipped to exploit lineup shifts. Expect more bunts, base hits, and defensive plays to help control the game, as Roberts adapts to the loss of Ohtani’s left-handed power.

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Yankees’ Strategic Shift: Taking Advantage of the Dodgers’ Dilemma

Ohtani’s potential absence offers an opportunity for the Yankees to refocus their pitching plans. Without having to navigate around Ohtani, Yankees pitchers can concentrate on Dodgers’ right-handers and lean more on the Yankees’ left-handed bullpen options. Yankees manager Aaron Boone has already signaled possible shifts in their bullpen usage, suggesting his team is prepared to target Dodgers batters now vulnerable in Ohtani’s absence.

As the Yankees recalibrate, they’ll seek to cut the Dodgers’ momentum, seizing on any opportunities the lineup change might create. Boone emphasized the importance of “staying aggressive and attacking weak spots,” making it clear the Yankees intend to take advantage of any perceived gaps in the Dodgers’ lineup.

Fan Reaction: Social Media’s Response and Global Support for Ohtani

As word of Ohtani’s injury spread, fans around the world voiced their concerns. Within hours, #GetWellSoonShohei trended on Twitter, with fans sharing supportive messages and photos. Japanese fans, in particular, held watch parties for the World Series, with entire communities rallying to support Ohtani, whose journey to MLB has become a cultural phenomenon in Japan. Ohtani’s popularity is a testament to his role in elevating baseball’s global reach, with fans from all corners of the world united in following his career.

Many Dodgers fans on social media expressed frustration with the stolen base attempt, questioning whether Ohtani’s health should have taken priority over such a risky play. Others praised his dedication, framing the stolen base attempt as symbolic of his commitment to winning a title for Los Angeles. Fans await updates on Ohtani’s condition, with many emphasizing the need for him to prioritize recovery—even if it means stepping back.

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The Broader Impact: What Ohtani’s Absence Means for MLB’s Global Reach

Ohtani’s injury resonates beyond Dodger Stadium. As one of MLB’s most marketable stars, his absence could impact the World Series viewership, particularly in international markets like Japan, where his influence has been transformative. Major League Baseball, which has actively promoted Ohtani as a global ambassador, faces a potential loss in overseas engagement if he misses additional games.

For MLB, Ohtani embodies the sport’s potential to capture international attention, encouraging younger generations and aspiring athletes. His absence in the World Series may prompt discussions around the role of two-way players and the demands placed on athletes juggling multiple skill sets at an elite level. His injury highlights the risks of his unique role, sparking conversations about player safety and the physical limits of baseball’s two-way stars.

The Dodgers’ Next Steps: Roster Shifts and Possible Replacements

If Ohtani is indeed sidelined for upcoming games, the Dodgers will have to reconfigure both the lineup and defensive strategies. Players like Betts and Freeman, who already bear significant responsibilities, will likely step up further. The Dodgers may look to Muncy and Martinez for additional offensive power, though neither fully replaces Ohtani’s left-handed versatility.

The Dodgers’ 2-0 lead does provide some breathing room, but the Yankees’ resilience means each game remains critical. Roberts may consider calling on younger talent or other bench players, trusting in their postseason preparation to help secure the title. Regardless, the Dodgers’ path will test the entire lineup’s depth and adaptability in Ohtani’s absence.

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The Psychological Shift: Dodgers Rally Around Their Injured Star

A loss like Ohtani’s often fuels a team’s emotional drive, galvanizing players to push harder. Ohtani’s teammates have expressed unwavering support, and many have cited his work ethic and dedication as a source of inspiration. Veteran Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw commented, “Shohei has been a warrior all season. If he’s not out there, we’re going to play for him.”

The injury could serve as a unifying moment for the Dodgers, motivating the lineup to perform in Ohtani’s absence. With their superstar temporarily sidelined, the Dodgers may find new energy in the shared goal of securing a title not only for themselves but also for their injured teammate.

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Final Thoughts: Can the Dodgers Overcome Without Ohtani?

The Dodgers’ historic 2024 season has been shaped by Ohtani’s incredible talent and versatility. Losing him, even briefly, poses significant challenges, but the team’s depth and adaptability could carry them through. If the Dodgers succeed without him, it will reinforce their reputation as a team that can endure hardship without losing momentum.

Alternatively, if Ohtani’s recovery allows him to return to limited action, his presence—however small—could be the emotional lift the team needs to secure victory. Either way, the Dodgers’ resilience will be tested, as they strive to bring home a championship title with or without their star player.

In a season filled with unforgettable moments and dramatic shifts, the 2024 World Series now has an added layer of intrigue. Shohei Ohtani’s injury is yet another twist in a story of perseverance, resilience, and the pursuit of greatness. Whether he returns or watches from the sidelines, Ohtani’s spirit will remain embedded in every inning, pitch, and play, as the Dodgers chase baseball’s ultimate prize.

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[thinkazul]

The dodgers spend nearly a quarter of a billion dollars every year and like clockwork, we end up with Kershaw, who is no longer a number 1, starting game 1 and a bunch of other mid pitchers in the rotation. Make it make sense. Regardless, the offense takes a vacation every October so why would the pitching even matter. I'm convinced even god-like Ohtani would turn into a pumpkin in October if he signed with us. Just venting, but damn is it frustrating.

I understand completely. And I feel it cause it's frustrating. The fact is the Dodgers have to adjust to the mlb push of stealing bases, pitch clock, and dealing with playing 2 baseball games in a 9 day span. Almost every year, baseball has changed the rules in some way to have baseball look different.

It's rough, but all it takes is one game to turn things around.

[sputnikodin]

how does one get into baseball. can you just start watching a random thing or should you try to start at the beginning of a season or like. hows that work

here was my process

have boyfriend who loves baseball (this is truly not an essential step bc i went a year and a half of our relationship before making any active moves towards getting into baseball but having someone in your life who loves it DOES help)

read The Echoing Green by joshua prager, a book chronicling a sign-stealing (cheating) scandal that led to and marred one of those home runs informally monikered The Shot Heard Round the World bc of its impact on baseball fans during a time when baseball was still really popular in the usa. the book was written by a journalist who is an avid baseball fan, so it's FULL of statistical information, technical terminology, humanity, and deep, elegant, funny, sad, joyful insights into the role of the sport within people's minds and american (and global) culture. it's additionally about the giants and dodgers, bf's team and bf's team's eternal rivals

look up a lot of definitions and explanations while reading that book, start to become enamored with the weirdness of the game

download the mlb app, make an account, and use it to listen to radio broadcasts of giants games, because the app aggregates the radio stations for every team and broadcasts them almost-live for every game, for free

have switch flipped in your brain for you after your first time listening to a complete game on the radio

listen to at least part of every one of your team's games since then except all-stars bc you were on a plane

you don't have to start at the beginning of a season, and a random thing is totally fine! honestly i recommend the live radio steps of my method bc they were hugely accessible and following what's happening with a team in the present day makes things pretty exciting and engaging. (baseball has also been broadcast on the radio for a very long time so it's a cool way to engage with history.) there are also livestreaming piracy sites for sports including one that has had video streams of every baseball game i've wanted to watch rather than listen to .... i can share the url privately if u want. the mlb app/mlb.com also does a Free Game of the Day every day, where the video stream of one game will be free! also there are lots of full games on youtube, and old radio games on archive.org.

i can't in good faith recommend like, reading a long book and going on wikipedia deep dives trying to piece things together and teaching yourself stuff as an entry method for everyone since that's not .... fun, for everyone, but it did a lot towards getting me into the game in a way that exposed me to some of its most interesting elements right from the getgo, so (shrugs). (and it was fun for ME!! hehe) i also sort of had a team picked out for me going in, which helped -- like i totally could've gotten into another but i'd heard about the giants from mar, and about some interesting parts of their character as a team and their history, and for several reasons they on their own were appealing to me so while i listen to a broadcast from other teams now and then i was locked in from the start. which fast tracked me towards caring about specific players, eras, moments. plus, alaska doesn't have a baseball team

re: the season -- the way baseball works is for most of the season every team is playing every other team, more or less, in series of 2-4 games. during this period everything is just hammering out division standings. tournament-stuff starts happening during the postseason (starts october i think?) so that's when jumping in in the middle might get confusing. even then tho u would probably be fine. games happen like, often every day and sometimes twice a day, with occasional rest days

thank u for asking me this this was fun :D feel free to ask me to clarify anything

[beardedmrbean]

New York – The Yankees fan who ripped the ball from Mookie Betts’ glove at the World Series has since received social-media vitriol, profanity-riddled voicemails and even a package containing feces, he said in a new interview.

In his first comments since MLB banned him indefinitely, Austin Capobianco told The Athletic he regrets the incident that occurred during Game 4 of the World Series at Yankee Stadium.

“I’m a hero in Yankees land. I’m a villain in America,” Capobianco, 38, told the outlet’s Brendan Kuty. “I don’t really care. I just want to be forgotten about. That’s it. I want people to forget about me.”

Capobianco garnered national attention when he grabbed Betts’ glove and removed the ball after the Dodgers’ right fielder made a first-inning catch near the wall down the right-field line. Amid the struggle, Capobianco’s friend John Hansen held Betts’ wrist.

Right-field umpire Mark Carlson called fan interference, resulting in an out, and Capobianco and Hansen were quickly ejected from the stadium.

They were banned from Game 5 of the World Series, and last month, the league indefinitely banned both men from attending any MLB stadiums or affiliated events, saying their actions “posed a serious risk” to Betts.

But that’s not the only form of punishment Capobianco has received.

He told The Athletic he’s been bombarded with hundreds of text messages and voicemails from strangers, along with multiple anonymous packages.

Among them was a box sent to Capobianco’s parents’ house in Connecticut that he did not open but said, based on the company attached to the return address, contained poop.

“All the stuff my family has had to deal with because of me,” Capobianco said. “The nonstop phone calls. The people sending me pictures of their ugly looking penises. The packages.”

Betts initially downplayed the incident, saying after Game 4 that he was “fine,” but he later acknowledged on Peacock’s “Back That Year Up 2024” that he briefly considered throwing the ball at the fans before taking the high road.

The Yankees won Game 4 but went on to lose the World Series in five games. Capobianco said he wants to speak with MLB this year about figuring a way to speed up his ban.

Alonso stays with Mets

 First baseman Pete Alonso is staying with the New York Mets, agreeing to a $54 million, two-year contract, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press.

The person spoke on condition of anonymity Wednesday night because the agreement, first reported by The New York Post, was subject to a successful physical.

Alonso gets a $10 million signing bonus and gets salaries of $20 million this year and $24 million in 2026. He can opt out after the 2025 season to become a free agent again.

Bader joins Twins

Outfielder Harrison Bader and the Minnesota Twins have agreed to a one-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.

The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity Wednesday because the agreement, which includes a mutual option for 2026, had not been finalized.

A Gold Glove winner for St. Louis in 2021, Bader will be playing for his fifth team in five seasons.

He hit .236 with 12 homers, 51 RBIs and 17 stolen bases in 25 attempts for the New York Mets last year. He was limited to just two postseason starts in 12 games.

Bader is expected to provide an experienced right-handed bat off the bench and excellent defense in the outfield that can keep the Twins from too much of a drop-off in the field when Byron Buxton needs a break.

Bader has a .242 average with 71 homers, 268 RBIs and 94 steals in 120 attempts for the Cardinals (2017-22), New York Yankees (2022-23), Cincinnati (2023) and the Mets, who signed the New York native to a $10.5 million, one-year deal.

Angels extend lease

The Los Angeles Angels have extended their lease at Angel Stadium through 2032.

The team and the city of Anaheim, which owns the stadium, announced the decision Wednesday to extend the Angels' stay at the ballpark they have called home since 1966.

The team's current lease runs through 2029, but includes three three-year extensions that will keep the Halos in the stadium through 2038 if exercised.

Angel Stadium is the fourth-oldest stadium currently in use in the majors. Just like the older Fenway Park, Wrigley Field and Dodger Stadium, the Angels' Orange County home has undergone extensive renovations in the decades since its opening.

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On recruiting Kim Ha-sung to the Yankees, MLB analyst Stephen Russell also said, "Kim Ha-sung is the second best fit for the Yankees (after Torres). He is an average hitter, a defensive player, and a versatile player."

Torres was known as the "Yankees' Future." He challenged the Major League by signing a free contract with the Chicago Cubs. Since then, he changed his uniform in return for a trade between the Cubs and the Yankees, which included Adolis Chapman, in the middle of the 2016 season. During the 해외배팅사이트리스트2016-2017 season, he was selected as the No. 1 prospect in the Yankees team by Baseball America for two consecutive seasons, drawing high expectations.

Torres made his long-awaited debut in the Major League in the 2018 season. During the seven seasons, he played for the Yankees in 888 games with a batting average of 0.265 (870 hits in 3,281 at-bats), 138 homers, 441 RBIs, 53 steals, and 해외배팅사이트KRWOPS of 0.775. This year, he posted a batting average of 0.257 (151 hits in 587 at-bats), 15 homers, 63 RBIs, and four steals in 154 games, with an OPS of 0.708.

He hit more than 20 homers in four seasons and 38 homers in the 2019 season, but suffered a slump in batting this year. His solid defense has also deteriorated. As a second baseman, he allowed 1,342 ⅔ innings in 153 games, making 18 mistakes. Torres made a mistake of 15 ⅔ in 145 games as a second baseman last year, posting the disgrace of having메이저사이트 the most errors in the field of second baseman for two consecutive years.

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MINIFIC: Oct. 23: Day 6: Tiny (MLB, Lukanette, DLM AU)

Shout out to Quick for this one.  I liked what I had, but I also didn’t, and she had some suggestions that…quadrupled its size.  Huh.  Maybe I shouldn’t say thank you.  😝

For @lovebugs-and-snakecharmers October Minific Challenge 2023.

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To Feel Alive Again: Day 6: Tiny

Luka hissed as the tug on the leash he was holding caused his hand to slip and the flame from his lighter to get too close to his thumb, burning it.  The cigarette he’d been trying to light fell to the sidewalk and rolled away with the breeze, and he sighed as he looked down at the runt that had caused it all.

“Would you just piss already?” he grumbled, digging in his pocket for another cigarette.  “It’s fucking cold out here.”

The dog he had been charged with walking today, an annoying little shit named Pip (who was seriously the tiniest dam dog Luka had ever seen, and she was full grown), skittered up to another lamp post and sniffed.  Luka sighed and tipped his head back, frowning at the cloudy skies above.  He wondered if it was supposed to rain today.

“Have a great day!”

His head dropped back at the voice, his eyes scanning the street around him until he heard the voice again.

“Hi!  What can I get…?”

Pip had stopped outside a café to (attempt) to do her business.  Through the plants and signs lining the glass, he could see a familiar raven-haired undead girl…smiling behind the counter.  Not just smiling, but laughing and talking to people like…like she was a normal, well-adjusted, happy person.  That liked interacting with other people.  It was a completely different person from the girl who had kicked his shin under the table an hour ago for stealing her bacon.

(…he should probably stop that.  It wasn’t like he couldn’t afford his own bacon.  She just got so indignant every time he did it, and her eyes got a bit bluer when she was annoyed, and…he owed her a few breakfasts’ worth of bacon.  He should fix that.  Soon.)

The customer she was helping said something that made her laugh, and he was momentarily distracted by the way her smile filled her entire face, how her eyes crinkled at the edges, the laughter that itched at the edges of his mind like an old, familiar song when the door opened again.  The way his hand twitched for some paper – for his fucking guitar – eager to get the notes down before he lost them forever.

He was moving before he fully registered what he was doing.

Pip yelped as he scooped her up and dropped her in her doggie bag.  She growled when he went to zip it up, and he sighed as he scratched behind her ears.  She shook his hand off and snapped at him.

“Be nice,” he said, rolling his eyes as he moved to the door, “or I won’t get you anything.”

The café was busier than he’d expected, and by the time he reached the front of the queue Pip was snoozing in her bag.  Marinette didn’t notice him at first, busy counting the change the last customer had given her, and he took a moment to just…appreciate her.

Because he wasn’t staring.  Or admiring.

Or checking her out? Théo’s sleazy voice drawled in his head, and he tried not to roll his eyes.  He wasn’t doing any of that, because that would be weird.

“What can I get…oh,” Marinette said, her eyebrows lifting as she finally looked up to see him standing there.  “H-hi.”

“Hi,” he said, the side of his mouth twitching with a smile.  He looked up at the menu, pretending not to notice the way she was suddenly fidgeting with the hair trying to escape her messy bun.  “Barista, huh?”

“It’s close enough to patisserie,” she said, shrugging one shoulder as she tucked some hair behind her ear.  “And the boss is…flexible.  With hours and breaks.  Plus, y’know.  Free coffee.”

“Cool,” he said, nodding.  He was still looking at the menu, trying to find something that passed as plain, black coffee.  What the hell kind of place was this?  He couldn’t pronounce half the shit on the board.

“Did…did you want…” she started, and he hummed as he looked back at her.  She was shifting from foot to foot awkwardly, her lower lip between her teeth and her cheeks a light pink.  “I mean…were you…”

“Hmm?” he asked, an eyebrow lifting as he watched her.  She sighed and gestured to the board.

“What do you want, Luka?” she asked.  “Are you going to order something, or are you just…checking up on me?”

“Hey, I didn’t even know you worked here,” he said, holding his hands up defensively.  “I just…saw you from the street and…wanted to say hi.”

“…hi?” she asked, her voice flat.  She raised her own eyebrow, and he tried to smile at her.  “Because you totally didn’t do that when you were stealing my breakfast an hour ago.”

His smile fell, and she winced as she looked back at the till.

“Sorry,” she said.  “That was…”

“I refuse to do Mendeleiev’s dirty work for her, Mari…Emma,” he said, glancing at her name tag.  “If she wants to check in on you, she can do so herself.”

He hesitated a moment, but then he reached out and laid a hand on hers.  Her eyes snapped up to him, surprised.

“…I’m just being a friend,” he said.  When her eyebrows rose, he shrugged and pulled his hand back.  “Or trying to be.  Honest.  We don’t…you don’t get many lasting friends.  Unlife like ours.”

He stuffed his hands in his pockets and looked back up at the board, frowning as he resumed his search for whatever the hell they called black coffee.

“…thanks, Luka,” she finally said, making him glance back at her.  Her smile was still hesitant, but it was more genuine this time.  Honest.

…he liked her smile.

“Seriously, though,” she said, shaking her head.  “Can I get you anything?  Black coffee?”

“Please,” he said, smiling at her.  He patted the bag at his side, where Pip grumbled at the jostling.  “And something for my friend?”

“Your…?” she asked, and her eyes widened when he opened the bag to reveal the sleeping dog inside.  “You…you have a dog?  And it’s so little!  When?  How…how did I not know this?”

“She’s not mine,” he said.  At Marinette’s confused look, he shrugged.  “Part-time dog walker.  I can make my own hours and move around the city as needed.  Plus, dogs.”

“…you like dogs,” she said, as if she found that amusing.  Maybe surprising.  Her smile grew a bit more, and he shifted uncomfortably as he felt heat crawling up his neck.  “Well, what do you know.  Luka Couffaine’s just a big ol’ softie, isn’t he?”

“…shut up,” he said.  “Pip’s a vicious killer, thank you very much.”

“Pip?” she asked.

“…Pipsqueak,” he said.  She was outright grinning now.  The bell above the door jingled as another customer came in.  “Her maman thought she was being clever.”

Marinette was still giggling as she handed him a large black coffee and a to go bag.  He reached for his wallet, but she shook her head and waved him off.

“On me,” she said.  Her cheeks darkened as she ducked her head.  “For a friend.”

He smiled, and she told him to go before he held up her line.  He had a feeling it was more before he could fluster her any more, though.  He held the door open for a group of collège students on his way out, still smiling.  He was at least a block away before he opened the bag and found two cookies – a macaron for him and a shortbread biscuit for Pip – and his smile grew.

“…I think she likes us, Pip,” he said, pulling the biscuit out and handing it to the dog.  He frowned when she nipped his fingers taking it.  “…oh, fuck you.  You’re walking the rest of the way, asshole.”

If he hadn’t dropped the entire biscuit at the bite (and she wasn’t happily devouring it), he would have taken that back, too.

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"Oh my gosh," I'm applying for FA in four moves, but there's nowhere to go…

They are still living together. I applied for an FA, but I have nowhere to go. What's worse is news that Kia Tigers from the original team will recruit an "inner" as a new foreign hitter. Will Seo Geon-chang (35) become an 다파벳우회주소"ineligible player" as he entered the free agent market after four moves.

The U.S. media 'CBS Sports' reported that "Patrick Wisdom (33) has signed with KIA in the KBO League." The media said, "The Chicago Cubs released Wisdom as a non-tender, who recorded eight home runs, 23 RBIs and five steals, a batting average/on base rate/base percentage of 0.171/0.237/0.392 in 해외배팅사이트순위75 games. Wisdom has recorded more than 20 home runs in the past three consecutive seasons, and he will head abroad to bat again."

Wizdham, a right-handed infielder with a stout physique of 188 centimeters tall and weighing 100 kilograms, was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals with the 52nd overall pick in the 2012 MLB Rookie Draft. Having achieved his big league debut dream with the St. Louis in 2018, he had full-fledged potential with the Cubs after playing for the 메이저사이트Texas Rangers and Seattle Mariners.

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Juan Soto, the biggest fish in the big league FA

The Toronto Blue Jays are likely to serve as Juan Soto's destination, which is considered one of the biggest free agents in the U.S. Major League Baseball. 넥스트벳가입 Some predict that he will sign a large contract worth at least 600 million U.S. dollars.

MLB.COM reported on the 3rd (Korea time) that "there is widespread belief among bidders that 다파벳가입 Toronto will make the best offer (to Soto)."

Soto, who made his MLB debut in 2018, played in 936 games with the Washington Nationals, 메이저사이트 San Diego Padres and New York Yankees, batting .285 with 201 home runs, 592 RBIs, 655 runs and 57 steals.

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700 → 14.8 million won in annual salary... Hyun-soo, who likes japchae, achieved his "California dream."

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced on Monday (Korea time) that it has signed Edman, the hero of the 2024 MLB World Series and MVP of the 해외배팅사이트리스트 National League Championship Series. The deal will last for five years, totaling 74 million U.S. dollars. Edman will be wearing the Dodgers uniform through 2029. The team option is 13 million dollars for the 2030 season. The bar-out is 3 million dollars. Edman's salary for the 2024 season was 70 million dollars. The arithmetic salary for this contract is 14.8 million dollars. Edman is also a familiar player to Korean baseball fans. He made his big league debut with the St. Louis Cardinals in 2019 and played full time during the 2021 season, becoming the main second baseman. He had a batting average of 0.262, 11 homers, 30 steals, and 91 runs, and won the Gold Glove Award in the NL second baseman category during 해외배팅사이트KRW the same season. Edman, who had a career-high 13 home runs in the 2023 season, was selected for the Korean World Baseball Classic (WBC) team in March of the following year. His parents' nationality allowed him to participate in the competition, and he accepted the KBO's proposal. He also served as the main second baseman and formed a "big leaguer keystone duo" with Kim Ha-sung. He went through trials until the first half of this season. He thus underwent wrist surgery in October 2023. He recovered late. He could not even play a single 메이저사이트 game in the first half of the year. It was a crisis that he faced at a time when he was ramping up his stock price. However, his transfer made an inflection point. The Dodgers acquired him through triangular trades with the St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago White Sox. He kept an eye on his solid defense and reckless running ability.

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Will there be another big leaguer…Kim Hye-sung Ahead. Seattle (MLB) Attention

In fact, Seattle is well known for continuously sending scouts to closely monitor Kim. MLB Network reporter John Morosi also expressed his stance on social networking services (SNS). In addition, the Boston Red Sox, San Francisco Giants, and Los Angeles 다파벳슬롯 Angels are mentioned as teams that need to strengthen their second base, which could naturally lead to Kim Hye-sung. Kim Hye-sung, who announced her entry into the big league ahead of this season, is one of the best infielders in the Korean pro league. In 2017, she made her first step in her professional career by ranking seventh in the first round of the Nexen Heroes (the predecessor of "Kium"). 넥스트벳우회주소 After playing for eight years, she recorded a batting average of 0.304 (3,043 hits in 3,433 at-bats) with 37 homers and 211 steals for 953 games. With his fast feet, he became the king of stolen bases (46) in 2021. He also set a new record by moving between second and shortstop. Kim is the only one in the history of the KBO league to win both the Golden Glove award. He has emerged as a strong candidate for the Golden Glove award in the second base category this season as well. Kim plans to monitor the situation by getting physical at the training site set up by her agency CAA. 메이저사이트 CAA is well-known as a major agency that signed a 10-year, 700 million-dollar jackpot contract with Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers last year.