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Is it possible to be lucky and unlucky at the same time? Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) are talking about the Royals 3-3 week against quality teams in the Blue Jays and Rangers. - Where are the Royals defying the numbers... good and bad? - What's the Playoff Optimism Meter look like? - Is it time to make some roster changes? - What to make of Daniel Lynch's start? - The worst hitting outfield in baseball.

I had the privilege to join Chris Marinak (Chief Operations & Strategy Officer, MLB) on an episode of Business of Baseball (CohnReznick & MLB) to speak on MLB's international business. What we do in India is a large part of our international strategy and we hope to continue to make progress in this beautiful part of the world through the sport of baseball. #onebaseball #MLB #MLBIndia #sportsbusiness #internationalbusiness

Demand for MLB tickets is up in 2024. The average ticket price across all 30 Major League Baseball (MLB) teams is up 12% year over year. At the same point last year, tickets were selling for $55.88 across the league on the secondary market. This year, that figure is $62.43 per ticket, not including fees. Here are the top 5 movers: 1- Texas Rangers Baseball Club: +51% 2- Kansas City Royals: +48% 3- New York Yankees: +30% 4- Seattle Mariners: +29% 5- Arizona Diamondbacks: +29% The defending World Series Champs are also number one in the league in average price at $106.47 per ticket sold across multiple ticket exchanges. #mlb #ticketing #LinkedInSports  

Juiced by a historically good start from the Rotation, the Royals are playing .600 ball!  Can they really be this good? Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) are breaking down the first three series of the Royals season.   - When was the last time the Royals were 2 games over .500? - Just how good has the Royals rotation actually been? - Where Bobby Witt Jr. fits in the MVP talks? - Is there still room for improvement? - What's going on in the minors? - Reaction to the Royals Stadium vote going down to defeat.

Clash of Titans: St. Louis Cardinals vs Dodgers Match Player Stats The St. Louis Cardinals vs Dodgers match player stats are two of the most storied franchises in Major League Baseball (MLB). Their matchups have often been characterized by high stakes and intense competition. This article delves into the player statistics that have defined recent clashes between these two baseball powerhouses, highlighting key performances and pivotal moments. #st._louis_cardinals_vs_dodgers_match_player_stats #sports #football #baseball https://lnkd.in/encnB5AB

What does Joe Sheehan from the Joe Sheehan MLB Newsletter think of what the Royals have done this offseason? Rany Jazayerli (Co-Founder Baseball Prospectus/@Jazayerli) and Soren Petro (Sports Radio 810-WHB, 810whb.com/@SorenPetro) welcome Joe to discuss the Royals very busy offseason on the field and in the front office. - Did the Royals do enough to contend in '24? - If not this year, when can they contend? - Which move was the best one? - Did the Royals get good value for the money spent? - Reaction to the Royals Front Office additions. - Does Joe agree with the Royals building a new stadium?

The international signing date in Major League Baseball takes place between January 15 and December 15 each year. So far, 2024 is the year with the fewest signings in Venezuela. What can we then expect for the Class of 2025? At Wahoo, we bring projections of what the number of signings for Venezuela in 2025 could be, including the distribution by position, where we note that the outfield positions are one of the significant deficits 🤔

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Rewriting Major League Baseball's Record Books: Exposing Elite Exclusions Discover the shocking truth behind Major League Baseball's record books as we dive into the performances of excluded players. See how they stack up against the so-called elites and rewrite history. Get ready to be amazed! #MLBRecordBooks #BaseballRewrite #ExcludedPlayers #EliteExclusions #RewritingHistory #ShockingTruth #MLBStats #BaseballFacts #MajorLeagueBaseball #RecordBreaking

Over a long life, this man signed only a small number of baseballs. - In 2016, one of these baseballs auctioned for $4,300 - In 2019, another of these baseballs auctioned for $4,800 - And in December 2023, a third auctioned for $8,820 Of course there are differences between signed baseballs. Condition. Eye-appeal. Provenance etc. Yet the trend is clear. Up 105% in 7 years. That’s 15% per annum. I have now sourced a fourth baseball signed by this man. What price do you think I’ve placed on it? - The 2023 price: $8,820? No - The 2019 price: $4,800? No - The 2016 price: $4,300? No You can buy it now for just £1,500. That is $1,865 at today’s exchange rate. Equal to its circa 2002 value. In other words, you’re getting 23 years of price growth for free. It is Fidel Castro autographed baseball available for a bargain price. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eYW589fN