The 2025 MLB Season Is Here. ⚾

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It is a rematch of the Game 3 starters, a 13-4 win for the Blue Jays on Wednesday.

Bieber allowed two runs and four hits while striking out eight in six innings to collect the victory.

Kirby allowed eight runs and eight hits in four innings in getting the loss.

7th inning stretch....

Video Shows Couple Allegedly Having Sex At Blue Jays Game; Escorted Out Of Stadium​

Couple Caught Allegedly Having Sex At Blue Jays Game, Escorted Out

Police said they had no information related to the incident, which suggested that no charges were laid out over what happened.

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1-1

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The Blue Jays turn an inning-ending double play as the relay throw hits the baserunner.

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How's that knee punk loser?
Jays 4-3

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Baseball play with runners on 1st and 2nd no outs, bunt...... Seattle Manager lost game not walking next batter to set up DP?

• Toronto Blue Jays +2800

 

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https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1980470073623273547

 

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https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1980478512466391112

 

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No Robo umps…

Overview

No, MLB will not use robot umpires in the 2025 World Series. However, starting in the 2026 season, the Automated Ball/Strike (ABS) challenge system will be used for all regular season and postseason games, including the World Series. This system will be a challenge system, meaning human umpires will still call balls and strikes, but teams can challenge two calls per game.

 

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Los Angeles Angels reportedly hiring former catcher Kurt Suzuki as manager after Albert Pujols talks fall through.​

The Los Angeles Angels are hiring Kurt Suzuki as their next manager, according to multiple reports, ending a search that included former Angels slugger and St. Louis Cardinals icon Albert Pujols.
The 42-year-old Suzuki finished his 16-year career in the majors as the Angels' backup catcher from 2021-22, and he spent the past three seasons as a special assistant to Angels general manager Perry Minasian.

 

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Blue Jays star shortstop Bo Bichette says he'll return to team for World Series: 'I'll be ready'​

After a hard-fought series against the Seattle Mariners, the Toronto Blue Jays are going to the World Series. It was a tough battle, one that took seven games before a winner was crowned. In the end, the clutch Blue Jays came away with the victory. Their reward: taking on the powerhouse Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series.
But the Blue Jays have an ace up their sleeve for that matchup. After missing the entire postseason so far, injured shortstop Bo Bichette said he will return to the team for the World Series, according to the ESPN.

 

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Game 1: Blake Snell
Game 2: Yoshinobu Yamamoto

 

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Snell over 6 1/2 K's 11/10

Will any of these guys be involved

Who is considered the worst umpire in major league baseball?

While Angel Hernandez was widely considered the worst umpire before his 2024 retirement, the title is now often debated, with C.B. Bucknor frequently mentioned as a top contender due to his frequent poor calls. Other umpires like Doug Eddings and Laz Diaz are also mentioned in discussions about the worst umpires currently in MLB

With only 2 challenges per game on a ball or strike

There is no set number of times a strike is called a ball or a ball is called a strike in a game
; these are subjective calls made by the umpire that vary by game and depend on many factors. However, in a 2015 sample of MLB games, there were approximately 240,981 called balls and 110,497 called strikes in total. Research has shown that called balls can be twice as likely to be called a strike in a two-strike count compared to other counts.

Factors influencing calls

• The umpire's judgment: The umpire's personal judgment plays a role, and a pitch can be called a strike or a ball depending on whether it's in the strike zone and whether the batter swings.
• The count: Some research suggests that umpires may be more inclined to call a ball a strike when a batter is at a two-strike count.
• Batter's stance: A batter's stance can affect the umpire's judgment, as the strike zone is defined relative to a batter in their stance.
• The specific game: The number of called balls and strikes can vary significantly from game to game, depending on the performance of the pitcher and batter, as well as the umpire's judgment.

Research on called balls and strikes

• A 2015 study of MLB games: Found that called balls were significantly more frequent than called strikes.
• A 2021 study: Found that umpires were twice as likely to call a ball a strike when the batter was at a two-strike count.
• A 2025 study: Found that in some games, umpires called every strike a ball.

Key takeaway

• Called balls are more frequent than called strikes in baseball games.
• The number of called balls and strikes can vary significantly from game to game.
• Research suggests that the count and the umpire's judgment can influence the number of called balls and strikes.

 

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Snell over 6 1/2 K's 11/10

Will any of these guys be involved

Who is considered the worst umpire in major league baseball?

While Angel Hernandez was widely considered the worst umpire before his 2024 retirement, the title is now often debated, with C.B. Bucknor frequently mentioned as a top contender due to his frequent poor calls. Other umpires like Doug Eddings and Laz Diaz are also mentioned in discussions about the worst umpires currently in MLB

With only 2 challenges per game on a ball or strike

There is no set number of times a strike is called a ball or a ball is called a strike in a game
; these are subjective calls made by the umpire that vary by game and depend on many factors. However, in a 2015 sample of MLB games, there were approximately 240,981 called balls and 110,497 called strikes in total. Research has shown that called balls can be twice as likely to be called a strike in a two-strike count compared to other counts.

Factors influencing calls

• The umpire's judgment: The umpire's personal judgment plays a role, and a pitch can be called a strike or a ball depending on whether it's in the strike zone and whether the batter swings.
• The count: Some research suggests that umpires may be more inclined to call a ball a strike when a batter is at a two-strike count.
• Batter's stance: A batter's stance can affect the umpire's judgment, as the strike zone is defined relative to a batter in their stance.
• The specific game: The number of called balls and strikes can vary significantly from game to game, depending on the performance of the pitcher and batter, as well as the umpire's judgment.

Research on called balls and strikes

• A 2015 study of MLB games: Found that called balls were significantly more frequent than called strikes.
• A 2021 study: Found that umpires were twice as likely to call a ball a strike when the batter was at a two-strike count.
• A 2025 study: Found that in some games, umpires called every strike a ball.

Key takeaway

• Called balls are more frequent than called strikes in baseball games.
• The number of called balls and strikes can vary significantly from game to game.
• Research suggests that the count and the umpire's judgment can influence the number of called balls and strikes.

The umpires for the 2025 World Series are: Mark Carlson (crew chief), Andy Fletcher, Mark Ripperger, and Carlos Torres. This crew will make their debut together in the Fall Classic.

• Crew Chief: Mark Carlson
• Crew Members: Andy Fletcher, Mark Ripperger, and Carlos Torres
• Note: Fletcher, Ripperger, and Torres will be making their World Series debut.

 

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Giants are hiring Tennessee baseball coach Tony Vitello as their next manager. He will become the first coach to go from college to MLB manager without any professional experience.

 

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Here are the NL Silver Slugger finalists.

 

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