***2024 MLB Regular Season Thread***

MLB umpire Ángel Hernández is retiring effective immediately, ending a controversial three-decade-long career that in recent years turned Hernández into a constant source of consternation with players and a social-media punching bag among fans, sources familiar with Hernández's plans told ESPN.

Hernández, 62, reached a settlement to leave Major League Baseball, according to a source, and will retire after umpiring thousands of games since his debut in 1991.

Originally posted by JustinMT:

BREAKING: Negro Leagues statistics will officially be integrated into MLB database on Wednesday. Negro Leagues legend Josh Gibson will become MLB record holder in multiple categories.

Story to come for @YahooSports on a monumental day in baseball's history.

— Russell Dorsey (@Russ_Dorsey1) May 28, 2024

Originally posted by TheXFactor:
People actually thought Ron Washington would help turn the Angels around lol. They are legit cursed.

Originally posted by SoCold:

Originally posted by JustinMT:

BREAKING: Negro Leagues statistics will officially be integrated into MLB database on Wednesday. Negro Leagues legend Josh Gibson will become MLB record holder in multiple categories.

Story to come for @YahooSports on a monumental day in baseball's history.

— Russell Dorsey (@Russ_Dorsey1) May 28, 2024

Good!

Now they just need to change the stupid blackout rules for mlbtv. Oh and give Armando Galarraga his perfect game!

Originally posted by Zachary:

Originally posted by SoCold:

Originally posted by JustinMT:

BREAKING: Negro Leagues statistics will officially be integrated into MLB database on Wednesday. Negro Leagues legend Josh Gibson will become MLB record holder in multiple categories.

Story to come for @YahooSports on a monumental day in baseball's history.

— Russell Dorsey (@Russ_Dorsey1) May 28, 2024

Good!

Now they just need to change the stupid blackout rules for mlbtv. Oh and give Armando Galarraga his perfect game!

I'm not a fan of this. Because it's MLB records. I get that the Negro Leagues had some of the best players coming from there, but it wasn't the MLB. Just creates a grey area for what will be counted and whatnot. Ichiro's hits in Asia, etc

Originally posted by Zachary:

Originally posted by SoCold:

Originally posted by JustinMT:

BREAKING: Negro Leagues statistics will officially be integrated into MLB database on Wednesday. Negro Leagues legend Josh Gibson will become MLB record holder in multiple categories.

Story to come for @YahooSports on a monumental day in baseball's history.

— Russell Dorsey (@Russ_Dorsey1) May 28, 2024

Good!

Now they just need to change the stupid blackout rules for mlbtv. Oh and give Armando Galarraga his perfect game!

I'm not a fan of this. Because it's MLB records. I get that the Negro Leagues had some of the best players coming from there, but it wasn't the MLB. Just creates a grey area for what will be counted and whatnot. Ichiro's hits in Asia, etc

Originally posted by GoreGoreGore:

Originally posted by Zachary:

Originally posted by SoCold:

Originally posted by JustinMT:

BREAKING: Negro Leagues statistics will officially be integrated into MLB database on Wednesday. Negro Leagues legend Josh Gibson will become MLB record holder in multiple categories.

Story to come for @YahooSports on a monumental day in baseball's history.

— Russell Dorsey (@Russ_Dorsey1) May 28, 2024

Good!

Now they just need to change the stupid blackout rules for mlbtv. Oh and give Armando Galarraga his perfect game!

I'm not a fan of this. Because it's MLB records. I get that the Negro Leagues had some of the best players coming from there, but it wasn't the MLB. Just creates a grey area for what will be counted and whatnot. Ichiro's hits in Asia, etc

Agree. But this is the only way those guys will get some recognition.

Originally posted by Zachary:

Originally posted by GoreGoreGore:

Originally posted by Zachary:

Originally posted by SoCold:

Originally posted by JustinMT:

BREAKING: Negro Leagues statistics will officially be integrated into MLB database on Wednesday. Negro Leagues legend Josh Gibson will become MLB record holder in multiple categories.

Story to come for @YahooSports on a monumental day in baseball's history.

— Russell Dorsey (@Russ_Dorsey1) May 28, 2024

Good!

Now they just need to change the stupid blackout rules for mlbtv. Oh and give Armando Galarraga his perfect game!

I'm not a fan of this. Because it's MLB records. I get that the Negro Leagues had some of the best players coming from there, but it wasn't the MLB. Just creates a grey area for what will be counted and whatnot. Ichiro's hits in Asia, etc

Agree. But this is the only way those guys will get some recognition.

I know, it's just that every MLB player was facing MLB players... Josh Gibson was not always facing MLB level pitching, which 100% of mlb batters faced.

Originally posted by Zachary:

Originally posted by GoreGoreGore:

Originally posted by Zachary:

Originally posted by SoCold:

Originally posted by JustinMT:

BREAKING: Negro Leagues statistics will officially be integrated into MLB database on Wednesday. Negro Leagues legend Josh Gibson will become MLB record holder in multiple categories.

Story to come for @YahooSports on a monumental day in baseball's history.

— Russell Dorsey (@Russ_Dorsey1) May 28, 2024

Good!

Now they just need to change the stupid blackout rules for mlbtv. Oh and give Armando Galarraga his perfect game!

I'm not a fan of this. Because it's MLB records. I get that the Negro Leagues had some of the best players coming from there, but it wasn't the MLB. Just creates a grey area for what will be counted and whatnot. Ichiro's hits in Asia, etc

Agree. But this is the only way those guys will get some recognition.

I know, it's just that every MLB player was facing MLB players... Josh Gibson was not always facing MLB level pitching, which 100% of mlb batters faced.

Originally posted by SteveWallacesHelmet:

Originally posted by Zachary:

Originally posted by GoreGoreGore:

Originally posted by Zachary:

Originally posted by SoCold:

Originally posted by JustinMT:

BREAKING: Negro Leagues statistics will officially be integrated into MLB database on Wednesday. Negro Leagues legend Josh Gibson will become MLB record holder in multiple categories.

Story to come for @YahooSports on a monumental day in baseball's history.

— Russell Dorsey (@Russ_Dorsey1) May 28, 2024

Good!

Now they just need to change the stupid blackout rules for mlbtv. Oh and give Armando Galarraga his perfect game!

I'm not a fan of this. Because it's MLB records. I get that the Negro Leagues had some of the best players coming from there, but it wasn't the MLB. Just creates a grey area for what will be counted and whatnot. Ichiro's hits in Asia, etc

Agree. But this is the only way those guys will get some recognition.

I know, it's just that every MLB player was facing MLB players... Josh Gibson was not always facing MLB level pitching, which 100% of mlb batters faced.

Statistics are useful tools, but stats should always be coupled with context. Yeah, Gibson's stats were incredible and many consider him one of the best ever. But as you said, he wasnt facing MLB level players 100% of the time. Most people will understand that when discussing his statistics.

Originally posted by SoCold:

Originally posted by SteveWallacesHelmet:

Originally posted by Zachary:

Originally posted by GoreGoreGore:

Originally posted by Zachary:

Originally posted by SoCold:

Originally posted by JustinMT:

BREAKING: Negro Leagues statistics will officially be integrated into MLB database on Wednesday. Negro Leagues legend Josh Gibson will become MLB record holder in multiple categories.

Story to come for @YahooSports on a monumental day in baseball's history.

— Russell Dorsey (@Russ_Dorsey1) May 28, 2024

Good!

Now they just need to change the stupid blackout rules for mlbtv. Oh and give Armando Galarraga his perfect game!

I'm not a fan of this. Because it's MLB records. I get that the Negro Leagues had some of the best players coming from there, but it wasn't the MLB. Just creates a grey area for what will be counted and whatnot. Ichiro's hits in Asia, etc

Agree. But this is the only way those guys will get some recognition.

I know, it's just that every MLB player was facing MLB players... Josh Gibson was not always facing MLB level pitching, which 100% of mlb batters faced.

Statistics are useful tools, but stats should always be coupled with context. Yeah, Gibson's stats were incredible and many consider him one of the best ever. But as you said, he wasnt facing MLB level players 100% of the time. Most people will understand that when discussing his statistics.

Steve Phillips brought up an excellent point the other day. Maybe if the white mlb players had to face the better black players they wouldn't have been as good.

Ever think of that?