So MLB decided officially today that pitchers do not have to physically execute 4 intentional balls to walk a batter. They can signal to the umpire that they want to walk someone, and they will immediately be sent to 1st base.
MLB stated: "Last season, 932 intentional walks were issued in 2,427 games. It is estimated that this change could save 14.3 seconds per game."
Wew, lads. A whole 14 seconds off what is usually a 3 1/2 to 4 hour game. How does /sp/ feel about this? Is it cheapening the game of baseball and it's original and traditional formalites?
In other news, they are supposed to raise the strike zone this year as well, but this Walk situation, i don't know how I feel about it. What do you guys think?
>>74335007
What? Why? That's pretty gay
I think it takes away the humiliation the fielders should feel for doing such a cowardly thing
I don't watch baseball much anymore but this seems like an absolutely stupid change. Baseball is a sport that shouldn't be messed with aside from removing umpires for technology .
>>74335055
I have no idea why they did it. It was rumored all through last season, but I guess they decided it was necessary for... I have no idea why.
>>74335065
Exactly. Robot Umps when? Strike zones will be impossible to mis-call.
Forthcoming this weekend
24/02 - Live in Quebec City on Indigo (Canada)
>Eleider Alvarez vs. Lucian Bute
>Eric Martel Bahoeli vs. Adam Braidwood
>Francis Lafreniere vs. Marcus Willis
24/02 - Live from Oslo
>Cecilia Braekhus vs. Klara Svensson
>Tomas Adamek vs. Tim Robin Lihaug
25/02 - Live in Birmingham Alabama on Fox (USA) & Sky (UK)
>Deontay Wilder vs. Gerald Washington
>Jarrett Hurd vs. Tony Harrison
>Dominic Breazeale vs. Izuagbe Ugonoh
>Alantez Fox vs. Kenneth McNeil
>Caleb Plant vs. Thomas Awimbono
25/02 - Live in Hull on Sky (UK)
>Gavin McDonnell vs. Rey Vargas
>Luke Campbell vs. Jairo Lopez
>Tommy Coyle vs. Rakeem Noble
Frank Burton absolutely BTFO, dropped like a sack of shit
Tell me about Wilder! Why does he wear the mask?
Also this Friday on Boxnation
Boy Jones vs Craig Poxton
Thomas Essomba vs Jay Harris
Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series and ARCA at Daytona International Speedway
>Ricardo Juncos purchases two cars from KV Racing and is expected to be putting together a '17 500 effort, along with a part time 2018 program
>Taylor brothers join Cadillac for PWC SprintX
>Chicagoland offering free ticket refund if Dale wins Daytona 500
>Penske-Honda DPi expected in 2018
Thursday, February 16
>ARCA practice 1600 ET/2100 UTC
Friday, February 17
>ARCA final practice 0930 ET/1430 UTC
>ARCA Quali (Group) 1530 ET/2030 UTC
>MENCS first practice for The Clash at Daytona, FS1 1700 ET/2200 UTC
>MENCS final practice for The Clash at Daytona, FS1 1830 ET/2330 UTC
Saturday, February 18
>MENCS first practice, FS1 1130 ET/1630 UTC
>ARCA Lucas Oil Complete Engine Treatment 200 Driven By General Tire (80 laps / 200 miles), FS1 1615 ET/2115 UTC
>MENCS Advance Auto Parts Clash at Daytona (75 laps, 187.5 miles), FS1 2000 ET/0100 UTC (Sunday)
Sunday, February 19
>MENCS Daytona 500 Qualifying (single vehicle/two rounds), FOX 1510 ET/2010 UTC
IT'S FINALLY TIME
>>74247424
>mmmmmMENCS
Its almost time!
>Manchester United
>there's another team in Manchester
>Paris St German
>it's in France, not Germany
>Real Madrid
>there actually is a Fake Madrid (pic related)
>>74340519
germain you stupid shit
Manchester United have replaced Bayern Munich as the most popular team online in China, according to a new report.
The sixth edition of the Red Card, which analyses the influence of 53 European clubs on China's social media platforms, has Arsenal and Liverpool joint third with Manchester City fifth.
The German Bundesliga remains the most influential league online.
United forward Wayne Rooney, who has been linked with a move to China, also features in the top five, along with Old Trafford team-mate Anthony Martial.
Real's Wales international Gareth Bale is third, but Lionel Messi is a notable absentee. The Barcelona forward does not have a social media presence in China.
"The Bundesliga clubs are far more active. The German league tells its clubs what to do, whereas the respective Premier League clubs are in control of what they do."
Regarding United's ascent to the top for the first time since the report began, Hornby said: "There was a gap between following and engagement.
"United were the most followed, but Bayern were a country mile ahead regarding activity online. But United have taken big strides with fan events and a tour last year."
>Yurogooks sold their soul for fake Chinese money
>we're 6th but we have more likes on facebook
kys my man
They're both still filthy rich. Who cares
Lads
a literal cock and ball
Pathetic club
>>74353658
Gents,....
Can he fix Lestah?
BUM BUM BUM
but they just sacked him
>>74351769
I was just about to make this thread
>this man comes up to you and cuts inside your gf's ass
What do you do?
>>74348158
I would be honored
NO ERA MI NOVIA
>having a gf
>absolutely halal
>no nignogs
Is Barcelona a raycis?
>>74347354
What? Mathieu, Iniesta, Neymar, Rakitic, Sergi Roberto and Ter Stegen are the only non-blacks in that picture.
Also remember than Dani Alves is at Juve and Vermalen at Roma
>>74347376
Wow epic post dude where do I hit the like button man wow I can't believe you did it again whoa bruh you are a good poster guy how does he do it everyone
https://twitter.com/MailSport/status/834849797400064000
Ranieri sacked
RIP
F
THE GLOBALISTS DID THIS
ungrateful little shits
SUPER RUGBY ROUND 1
>Thursday 23 February
21:45 Rebels v Blues, Melbourne
>Friday 24 February
19:35 Highlanders v Chiefs, Dunedin
22:00 Reds v Sharks, Brisbane
>Saturday 25 February
17:15 Sunwolves v Hurricanes, Tokyo
19:35 Crusaders v Brumbies, Christchurch
21:45 Waratahs v Force, Sydney
>Sunday 26 February
02:05 Cheetahs v Lions, Bloemfontein
04:15 Kings v Jaguares. Port Elizabeth
06:30 Stormers v Bulls, Cape Town
*all times are in RWCT*
>NEWS
http://www.superxv.com/news/
>STANDINGS
http://www.superxv.com/table/
6 NATIONS
>Saturday 25 February
14.25 Scotland v Wales
16.50 Ireland v France
>Sunday 26 February
15.00 England v Italy
>NEWS
http://www.rbs6nations.com/en/news/index.php#i0ELCvHrs5XEetjI.97
>STANDINGS
Englandwinslol
LAST CHANCE FOR SUPERBRU LADS
http://www.superbru.com/superrugby/pool.php?p=11644350
Pool name: Super /rug/by 2017
Pool code: dintarts
Blues.
Just took a big poo. It was blue.
Is this a sign?
>>74343406
That t-shirt is actually pretty neat.
if they don't get top 4 he's gone right?
>>74353750
No. Tottenham have a small club mentality so any position higher than 6th is overachieving.
At this point what is even the point of clubs battling it out to get into the top 4 as by the time the next season comes they just get humiliated and knocked out of Europe
there have been results, other results are in progress, spain's domination is finally ogre
get in here
>spuds
first for Roma wins Europa league
>de gladbach
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AVcsaDha2m4
that's hilarious, tbqh.
has he ever been on skis before? impressive that he even completed imo
>>74350862
this guy was arrested in france, on his way to the championship, because he barely had any money one him as well as no bank/credit card, so they thought he was suspicious. they thought he was a south american drug smuggler. he told the french police "he was skiing in the world championship in finland" but they just laughed at him since he was from venezuela. after a few days in jail they sent him back to venezuela and he could not afford to try to go to finland again. some finnish guy started a donation run to pay for his tickets so he could come - without stopping in france.
>>74351233
he gave up half-way or so, he was cold and tired, didn't finish the race. but he seemed happy anyway.
APOLOGIZE
LAK:Tyler Ennis traded for Marcelo Huertas
IND:Pacers decline trade offers for Paul George
OKC:Doug McDermott traded to the Thunder
BKN:K.J. McDaniels traded to the Brooklyn Nets
LAC:Doc: Chris Paul likely out for Thursday night
CHI:Report: Thunder nearing deal for McDermott
OKC:Report: Enes Kanter could play on Friday?
BOS:Avery Bradley goes through partial practice
PHI:Joel Embiid (knee) to miss next four games
POR:Jusuf Nurkic could start on Thursday?
PHI:Andrew Bogut traded to Philadelphia
PHI:Woj: Noel to Dallas for Anderson & pick
reminder trades are still going to come in
Based Danny for staying put and not falling for the ruse.
DERON WILLIAMS WAIVED
CAVS GONNA GET HIM AFTER HE CLEARS THE WAIVER WIRE