One of the best damned pieces I've ever read about the sense of futility that has haunted the #Pittsburgh Pirates for two generations now. From Defector:

https://defector.com/why-are-there-still-pirates-fans?giftLink=2df99f3faa6fe5a4076238ff83b7affd

#Pirates #MLB #SellTheTeam

Why Are There Still Pirates Fans? | Defector

PITTSBURGH — Baseball is one of those sports where most fans head into Opening Day at least with a hint of hope. How else do you explain 48,000 showing up for the Rockies’ home opener? This year, the Pirates’ first game in Pittsburgh started with angry fans flying a plane with a banner over the PNC…

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🚨 NEW: "You want to be proud of where you played." Even former #Rockies are now rooting for CEO Dick Monfort to (finally) clean house on 20th & Blake. They make their case to The @DenverPost
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https://denverpost.com/2025/06/02/dick-monfort-rockies-clean-house-dave-veres-keeler/

#MLB #baseball #Denver #Colorado #SellTheTeam #sports #news

Keeler: Former Rockies wish Dick Monfort would clean house: “You want to be proud of where you played”

Dave Veres once saved 39 games for Dick Monfort. Now he’s pleading with Monfort to save a cratering Colorado Rockies franchise from itself.

The Denver Post

One less opportunity for Dallas fans to see Luka next year 🏀 🎲

Mavericks could play Luka Doncic, Lakers in preseason game in Las Vegas, per report

The first Dallas vs. Doncic matchup of the 2025-26 season might come early.

🆓🔗: https://archive.ph/vfSla

https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/mavericks/2025/05/07/mavericks-could-play-luka-doncic-lakers-in-preseason-game-in-las-vegas-per-report/

#Dallas #Mavericks #LukaDoncic #LasVegas #NBA #Lakers #Sports #Basketball #Adelson #FireNico #SellTheTeam

Luka Doncic threw his phone the night he was traded by the Mavericks | NBA Today

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It claims to be an alternate identity for the Sacramento River Cats, but it seems more fitting for the other club playing at Raley Field for the next few years. #SellTheTeam
https://apple.news/ADFepeVCEQHW3mbxkByldOA
Meet the Gold Diggers: Sacramento River Cats reveal alternate name and more — The Sacramento Bee

The Sacramento River Cats debut their new identity as the Sacramento Gold Diggers, honoring the gold rush with alternate jerseys and unique merch.

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Another guy who can fuck all the way off: Sacramento A’s owner John Fisher. #SellTheTeam
https://apple.news/AjZZp3fyKRPy44yWJRkPYNg
A’s owner John Fisher talks Sacramento excitement and whether he’d sell the team — The Sacramento Bee

Athletics owner John Fisher explained why he’s optimistic about West Sacramento and Las Vegas and explained why he won’t sell the MLB team.

#SellTheTeam #RaysUp #TampaBayRays

My nomination for This Week's Rich Dick (Stu Sternberg) was mentioned on #MeansMorningNews today: