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Paul Barnes

Interleague play killed one of baseball’s most unique traditions and nobody talks about it enough

The separate leagues with different rules weren’t just quirky - they were the SOUL of what made the World Series special. You used to get genuine mystery when AL and NL teams met in October. Different strategies, different philosophies, players who’d never faced each other. Now? The Yankees have already played the Dodgers twice this season. Where’s the intrigue? And don’t get me started on how watered down regular season schedules have become. I’m supposed to get excited about Yankees-Rockies when we could be playing the Red Sox or Orioles instead? Those Rocky Mountain games mean absolutely nothing to anyone except maybe TV executives trying to hit new markets. The DH being universal now was the final nail in the coffin. We used to have legitimate strategic differences between leagues - watching AL teams navigate NL parks in the World Series was half the fun. Now it’s just 30 teams playing identical baseball. Sure, “balanced schedules” sound nice on paper, but baseball was never supposed to be perfectly balanced. It was supposed to be weird and traditional and full of quirks that took decades to understand. We traded decades of tradition for scheduling convenience. Not worth it. #BringBackRealLeagues #MLB

Interleague play killed one of baseball’s most unique traditions and nobody talks about it enough
Michael Gonzalez

Camden Yards regular— sharing my go-to sections

I’ve been to Camden Yards probably 15-20 times over the years, Section 336 is my go-to for day games, hands down. You get this amazing view of the whole field, but more importantly - and trust me on this - you’re gonna have shade for most of the game. Nothing worse than baking in the Baltimore sun for three hours watching the O’s blow a lead. If you’re doing an evening game though, Section 56 is where it’s at. Third base side, you’ll get shade when the sun starts going down, and you’re close enough to actually see the players’ faces. I sat there last season and could hear the chatter between the third baseman and the runner. That’s the kind of stuff that makes baseball fun. Now if you want to splurge a bit, Sections 220 and 250 on the club level are absolutely worth it. Yeah, you’ll pay more, but the view is incredible and the concession lines are like half as long. Plus the bathrooms are way cleaner, which honestly matters more than it should when you’re drinking $12 beers all afternoon. #MLB #Birdland

Camden Yards regular— sharing my go-to sections
Thomas Hansen

Just learned playing just one day in the MLB gives players lifetime healthcare

So you’re telling me someone could theoretically get called up for a single game, pinch hit once, strike out, and boom - healthcare for life? Meanwhile most of us are stressed about keeping our employer insurance if we switch jobs. The contrast is wild: • MLB: 1 day = lifetime healthcare • Most jobs: Miss a premium payment and you’re screwed • MLB: 43 days = $34k/year pension • Most careers: Work 30+ years and MAYBE get a decent 401k Don’t get me wrong, I’m not mad at the players - good for them having a strong union that actually fights for benefits. But it really puts into perspective how broken healthcare and retirement are for everyone else. Now I’m curious about other pro sports. Do NBA/NFL players have similar deals, or is baseball just uniquely generous with benefits? #MLB

Just learned playing just one day in the MLB gives players lifetime healthcare
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