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First piece:
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Internal messages from Live Nation reveal two execs talking about "robbing [fans] blind."
“These people are so stupid. I almost feel bad taking advantage of them," one says.
That man is now the head of ticketing for the unit responsible for Live Nation's 150 amphitheaters.
I think there is something to explore that many nations at the WBC have come showing what they love about their country (dancing, celebration, tradition) to represent the people while the American team has shown up representing and only celebrating the military
loading the bases down 7 after I lost all hope
cmon man😭😭😭
Like 5 seconds of the song??? 😂😂
pregame vibes, setting the tone early
gonna call it la Gloria di Houstón after Benji and Pepe do the right thing 🙏
gonna call it la Gloria di Houstón after Benji and Pepe do the right thing 🙏
there is a TON of great and cool culture in the states, it’s just not represented by the collection of players on this team or the fan base sadly. Very aptly tho, Cal has been great embodying the current US state of “culture”
USA sports culture always been based around military references I feel. Fans will tell you they have culture and it’s just a supporters group dressed as colonial soldiers and Uncle Sam 🙏. Sprinkle the occasional Lincoln suit and top hate in flag print
taking the game away from beautiful little Tubi. Disgraceful stuff smh smh
playing against baseball ‘eritage tomorrow
this would be more satisfying than winning the whole thing given who would freak out over it, and to what degree, I think.
I’ve watched Mexican national teams enough to know they love to crumble as favorites so please change the narrative Benji
would be hilarious if they agreed to a 1-0 Mexico win, both clearly throw the game, then having USA fans cry about no getting a handout from either team 🙏🙏🙏
Hang the banner?
Italy isn’t gonna qualify for the World Cup but they’re about to to play knockout round baseball in 2026 😭
yeah man we all wanna be Federer too but you ain’t him either big fella🙏
😭😭😭
Para el gabacho Cal y a los que apoyen a Team USA béisbol
Taking advantage of people’s desperation to have them train their own destruction. Can’t believe this is the glorious future that was advertised to us.
the sportsmanship/have some class/act like you been there before warriors defending Cal is very funny (in the laugh to not scream way, not jaja funny😔)
would be funny if Randy was doing some wrestling bit to build up a rematch but regardless I know better than to ever give a yt man the benefit of the doubt
the winter leagues are gonna have a little extra juice this year 🙏
the pine tar thing is so silly too you can dap up with the back of the glove or even a nice butt tap. Or a kiss. So many options
A tweet from Master Flip: Randy Arozarena just went off on Cal Raleigh; How do you think I should respond to Cal Raleigh? How should I put it to him? I want to say it in four languages. First in Spanish: The only thing he should be thankful for is having such great parents. He’s very well educated, thank God. I was lucky enough to see them a few days ago at the hotel. They came over to greet me, gave me a big hug, and were genuinely proud to see me again. After that, I want to give it to him straight Cuban style: What he has to do is fuck off! Mexican style: Go to hell! And in English: That fake ass “good to see you” he hit me with? He can shove it straight up his ass. I’m out.
Raleigh wouldn't shake Arozorena's hand when he came up to bat during the Mexico/USA game earlier. Trouble in Mariners paradise.
honestly not bad considering it was the best pitcher in the world against this
Gerardo Reyes owns you AJ Preller you absolute dipshit
