As the Cleveland Guardians Make History, the National Media Turns a Blind Eye

[Votto]

MSN

Back before Quincy Wheeler gave me my big break writing for Covering the Corner, I was an unpublished journalist on Medium, uncovering corruption. I’ve exposed a corrupt shaman in the Amazon, possible antitrust violations at Medium itself, and the abuse of Latino workers at Selina Hostel. Now that the regular season has concluded, I’m setting my sights on another corrupt establishment: the national baseball media. Make no mistake — the national media doesn’t cover baseball; it markets it. They churn out clickbait, superficial articles that pander to big-market money while willfully ignoring the real stories taking place. This season has been no different, because today, the Cleveland Guardians led by should-be MVP candidate Jose Ramirez completed the unthinkable — clawing back from a 15.5-game deficit to capture the Central Division title — all while the national media looked the other way.

The corrupt media bought long ago by colluding elites, wrote them off from the very start of the season. ESPN ranked them as the 24th most watchable team. Pundits said they would be lucky to finish a .500 team. Toward the middle of the season, people were already calling for Stephen Vogt to be fired. And just a few weeks ago, the odds were stacked against them to even make the post season. Less than 1% chance of making the playoffs, according to every so-called expert and “analytical” model. And yet, here they are after doing something historic: Division Champions.

This isn’t a story of luck or easy wins. Every game was a battle, every comeback a declaration, and the entire run was pure cinema. Down by double digits, they clawed, scraped, and outworked every opponent. The Guardians didn’t just defy the odds — they rewrote them. And yet, as this historic surge unfolded, the national media yawned. The drama, the stakes, the heroics — invisible to the people who claim to cover baseball for a living.

Instead, they focused on the MVP race between Cal Raleigh and Aaron Judge while completely ignoring the man leading the charge for the Guardians – Jose Ramirez. Ramírez could have cashed in with any of the big market teams — a New York, Los Angeles, or Chicago team would have crowned him as their face of the franchise, and the headlines would have been splashed across ESPN. That would have placed Ramirez’s constant heroics in “Top Plays” every week and would have given him the national attention that he truly deserves. Instead, he took a hometown discount to stay in Cleveland, to fight for this team, to fight for this city — spurning the national media and big-market money that demands compliance to its fiscally-focused narrative that panders to to market size over merit.

What the Guardians have accomplished this season is historic — no team in MLB history has ever climbed back from a 15.5-game deficit to win their division. How could the media let the story of the season go unnoticed. While the national media drooled over home runs hit by Cal Raleigh and Aaron Judge, Jose Ramírez quietly led a team to do something no other team has done. How can he not be in the MVP conversation alongside those superstars — especially considering he doesn’t have the powerhouse roster that Raleigh and Judge enjoy?
From the very first day of the season, the Guardians were written off by the media. And yet this team, led by Ramírez, channeled the spirit of the Little Engine That Could, whispering “I think I can” with every game, every pitch, every swing…until the did.

Now they head into the postseason, set to host the Tigers. And while the corrupt media will likely continue to ignore them, focusing instead on the Yankees and Dodgers, the Guardians won’t stop at merely winning the division. They’ve silenced doubters, rewritten narratives, and shown the world that no deficit is too large, no odds too long. This team isn’t just playoff-bound — they’re division championships, and they’re just getting started. If anyone can do the unthinkable, it’s them—and this time, the media won’t be able to ignore them.

 

[lg325]

Baseball isn't covered the way it use to be. A lot of great games this season.

 

[ChristisKing]

Proud to be an Ohioan myself. I heard the news earlier today.

 

[candycorn]

MSN

Back before Quincy Wheeler gave me my big break writing for Covering the Corner, I was an unpublished journalist on Medium, uncovering corruption. I’ve exposed a corrupt shaman in the Amazon, possible antitrust violations at Medium itself, and the abuse of Latino workers at Selina Hostel. Now that the regular season has concluded, I’m setting my sights on another corrupt establishment: the national baseball media. Make no mistake — the national media doesn’t cover baseball; it markets it. They churn out clickbait, superficial articles that pander to big-market money while willfully ignoring the real stories taking place. This season has been no different, because today, the Cleveland Guardians led by should-be MVP candidate Jose Ramirez completed the unthinkable — clawing back from a 15.5-game deficit to capture the Central Division title — all while the national media looked the other way.

The corrupt media bought long ago by colluding elites, wrote them off from the very start of the season. ESPN ranked them as the 24th most watchable team. Pundits said they would be lucky to finish a .500 team. Toward the middle of the season, people were already calling for Stephen Vogt to be fired. And just a few weeks ago, the odds were stacked against them to even make the post season. Less than 1% chance of making the playoffs, according to every so-called expert and “analytical” model. And yet, here they are after doing something historic: Division Champions.

This isn’t a story of luck or easy wins. Every game was a battle, every comeback a declaration, and the entire run was pure cinema. Down by double digits, they clawed, scraped, and outworked every opponent. The Guardians didn’t just defy the odds — they rewrote them. And yet, as this historic surge unfolded, the national media yawned. The drama, the stakes, the heroics — invisible to the people who claim to cover baseball for a living.

Instead, they focused on the MVP race between Cal Raleigh and Aaron Judge while completely ignoring the man leading the charge for the Guardians – Jose Ramirez. Ramírez could have cashed in with any of the big market teams — a New York, Los Angeles, or Chicago team would have crowned him as their face of the franchise, and the headlines would have been splashed across ESPN. That would have placed Ramirez’s constant heroics in “Top Plays” every week and would have given him the national attention that he truly deserves. Instead, he took a hometown discount to stay in Cleveland, to fight for this team, to fight for this city — spurning the national media and big-market money that demands compliance to its fiscally-focused narrative that panders to to market size over merit.

What the Guardians have accomplished this season is historic — no team in MLB history has ever climbed back from a 15.5-game deficit to win their division. How could the media let the story of the season go unnoticed. While the national media drooled over home runs hit by Cal Raleigh and Aaron Judge, Jose Ramírez quietly led a team to do something no other team has done. How can he not be in the MVP conversation alongside those superstars — especially considering he doesn’t have the powerhouse roster that Raleigh and Judge enjoy?
From the very first day of the season, the Guardians were written off by the media. And yet this team, led by Ramírez, channeled the spirit of the Little Engine That Could, whispering “I think I can” with every game, every pitch, every swing…until the did.

Now they head into the postseason, set to host the Tigers. And while the corrupt media will likely continue to ignore them, focusing instead on the Yankees and Dodgers, the Guardians won’t stop at merely winning the division. They’ve silenced doubters, rewritten narratives, and shown the world that no deficit is too large, no odds too long. This team isn’t just playoff-bound — they’re division championships, and they’re just getting started. If anyone can do the unthinkable, it’s them—and this time, the media won’t be able to ignore them.

You meant to put this in satire, right?

 

[lith leo]

I put a curse on Cleveland a long time ago. As long as they keep that nickname, they will never win a World Series.

 

[evenflow1969]

I put a curse on Cleveland a long time ago. As long as they keep that nickname, they will never win a World Series.

I have a faded old wahoo hat I wear almost every day. It was my father's. I still call them the Indians. I am part native American. I see no problem with such names.

 

[Harry Dresden]

MSN

Back before Quincy Wheeler gave me my big break writing for Covering the Corner, I was an unpublished journalist on Medium, uncovering corruption. I’ve exposed a corrupt shaman in the Amazon, possible antitrust violations at Medium itself, and the abuse of Latino workers at Selina Hostel. Now that the regular season has concluded, I’m setting my sights on another corrupt establishment: the national baseball media. Make no mistake — the national media doesn’t cover baseball; it markets it. They churn out clickbait, superficial articles that pander to big-market money while willfully ignoring the real stories taking place. This season has been no different, because today, the Cleveland Guardians led by should-be MVP candidate Jose Ramirez completed the unthinkable — clawing back from a 15.5-game deficit to capture the Central Division title — all while the national media looked the other way.

The corrupt media bought long ago by colluding elites, wrote them off from the very start of the season. ESPN ranked them as the 24th most watchable team. Pundits said they would be lucky to finish a .500 team. Toward the middle of the season, people were already calling for Stephen Vogt to be fired. And just a few weeks ago, the odds were stacked against them to even make the post season. Less than 1% chance of making the playoffs, according to every so-called expert and “analytical” model. And yet, here they are after doing something historic: Division Champions.

This isn’t a story of luck or easy wins. Every game was a battle, every comeback a declaration, and the entire run was pure cinema. Down by double digits, they clawed, scraped, and outworked every opponent. The Guardians didn’t just defy the odds — they rewrote them. And yet, as this historic surge unfolded, the national media yawned. The drama, the stakes, the heroics — invisible to the people who claim to cover baseball for a living.

Instead, they focused on the MVP race between Cal Raleigh and Aaron Judge while completely ignoring the man leading the charge for the Guardians – Jose Ramirez. Ramírez could have cashed in with any of the big market teams — a New York, Los Angeles, or Chicago team would have crowned him as their face of the franchise, and the headlines would have been splashed across ESPN. That would have placed Ramirez’s constant heroics in “Top Plays” every week and would have given him the national attention that he truly deserves. Instead, he took a hometown discount to stay in Cleveland, to fight for this team, to fight for this city — spurning the national media and big-market money that demands compliance to its fiscally-focused narrative that panders to to market size over merit.

What the Guardians have accomplished this season is historic — no team in MLB history has ever climbed back from a 15.5-game deficit to win their division. How could the media let the story of the season go unnoticed. While the national media drooled over home runs hit by Cal Raleigh and Aaron Judge, Jose Ramírez quietly led a team to do something no other team has done. How can he not be in the MVP conversation alongside those superstars — especially considering he doesn’t have the powerhouse roster that Raleigh and Judge enjoy?
From the very first day of the season, the Guardians were written off by the media. And yet this team, led by Ramírez, channeled the spirit of the Little Engine That Could, whispering “I think I can” with every game, every pitch, every swing…until the did.

Now they head into the postseason, set to host the Tigers. And while the corrupt media will likely continue to ignore them, focusing instead on the Yankees and Dodgers, the Guardians won’t stop at merely winning the division. They’ve silenced doubters, rewritten narratives, and shown the world that no deficit is too large, no odds too long. This team isn’t just playoff-bound — they’re division championships, and they’re just getting started. If anyone can do the unthinkable, it’s them—and this time, the media won’t be able to ignore them.

look its a great comeback but if the Tigers didnt collapse like they did this would not be a story....and if they get by the tigers they have to take on Seattle who they are 2-4 against this year and like Cleveland ripped up sept and kicked Houston out of the tournament...... ..they may not even make it to the C Series ......just sayin...

 

[1srelluc]

I could care less about them after they changed their name.

That name change was:

 

[DGS49]

One of the biggest (and most satisfying) side stories of the year was the collapse of the $250MILLION Mets. From first place and on top of the world to out of the playoffs in two months. And all they needed was a win on the last day of the season and they got shut out. New Yorkers - you know, the ones who embarrassed the whole country at Bethpage last week - are not taking it well.

 

[Votto]

One of the biggest (and most satisfying) side stories of the year was the collapse of the $250MILLION Mets. From first place and on top of the world to out of the playoffs in two months. And all they needed was a win on the last day of the season and they got shut out. New Yorkers - you know, the ones who embarrassed the whole country at Bethpage last week - are not taking it well.

Juan Soto Retires From Professional Baseball To Play For The New York Mets​

Sports·Dec 9, 2024 · BabylonBee.com

NEW YORK, NY — The sweepstakes to land free agent Juan Soto came to a surprising end, as the star outfielder decided to retire from professional baseball and play for the New York Mets instead.

Soto explained his decision to the press, noting that though playing professional baseball had been his lifelong dream, the opportunity to sign a 15-year contract for $765 million to enjoy a quiet retirement playing baseball recreationally for an amateur team like the Mets was too attractive to pass up.

"I can now live comfortably while playing inconsequential games no one will watch or care about," Soto explained. "I am grateful for the career I had, but playing for the Mets will be a lot more laid back than dealing with the intense pressure of playing for a professional team."

Soto's decision reportedly left baseball fans dejected, as they would now have to watch the Mets play if they wanted to catch a glimpse of Soto.

"It's heartbreaking to see a great player leave the major leagues at such a young age," said baseball fan Chad Gleiser. "It seemed like he had so much ahead of him. We all wish him all the best of luck in the future since it's unlikely that he'll ever be heard from again. He will be missed."

At publishing time, baseball analysts agreed that, despite the Mets not being a professional baseball team, they would still be heavily favored in any games against the Chicago White Sox.

 

[The Sage of Main Street]

I put a curse on Cleveland a long time ago. As long as they keep that nickname, they will never win a World Series.

"Guardian" Is the Term Communists Use to Describe Their Right to Rule

Boston had Babe Ruth and "The Curse of the Bambino."

Houston had Anna Nicole Smith and "The Curse of the Bimbo."

 

[ChristisKing]

They lost today. I had the game on YouTube since I don't have cable. That one guy (I forget who it was) picked the wrong time to try and steal home plate as that cost us more runs and the game. Crossing my fingers about tomorrow though. Otherwise it's all over for us unfortunately.

 

[ChristisKing]

Still loving this!!

 

[The Sage of Main Street]

Still loving this!!

Indian Summer

Haplin is the key, wearing the pitcher down so much that he had nothing left for Rocchio.

 

[my2¢]

I wasn't old enough to really start paying attention to baseball until the early 1960's. Cleveland was the team I grew up and was often on the verge of relocation. I heard rumors they were headed for Seattle during the 60's and then in the 70's the idea of sharing the team with New Orleans arose. Their success on the field wasn't at all inspiring, but it was still in the era before free agency where one could associate with the players. Given the past history, I consider any season where they finish at least 10 games over .500 as a huge success.

List of all-time Major League Baseball win–loss records - Wikipedia

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[San Souci]

MSN

Back before Quincy Wheeler gave me my big break writing for Covering the Corner, I was an unpublished journalist on Medium, uncovering corruption. I’ve exposed a corrupt shaman in the Amazon, possible antitrust violations at Medium itself, and the abuse of Latino workers at Selina Hostel. Now that the regular season has concluded, I’m setting my sights on another corrupt establishment: the national baseball media. Make no mistake — the national media doesn’t cover baseball; it markets it. They churn out clickbait, superficial articles that pander to big-market money while willfully ignoring the real stories taking place. This season has been no different, because today, the Cleveland Guardians led by should-be MVP candidate Jose Ramirez completed the unthinkable — clawing back from a 15.5-game deficit to capture the Central Division title — all while the national media looked the other way.

The corrupt media bought long ago by colluding elites, wrote them off from the very start of the season. ESPN ranked them as the 24th most watchable team. Pundits said they would be lucky to finish a .500 team. Toward the middle of the season, people were already calling for Stephen Vogt to be fired. And just a few weeks ago, the odds were stacked against them to even make the post season. Less than 1% chance of making the playoffs, according to every so-called expert and “analytical” model. And yet, here they are after doing something historic: Division Champions.

This isn’t a story of luck or easy wins. Every game was a battle, every comeback a declaration, and the entire run was pure cinema. Down by double digits, they clawed, scraped, and outworked every opponent. The Guardians didn’t just defy the odds — they rewrote them. And yet, as this historic surge unfolded, the national media yawned. The drama, the stakes, the heroics — invisible to the people who claim to cover baseball for a living.

Instead, they focused on the MVP race between Cal Raleigh and Aaron Judge while completely ignoring the man leading the charge for the Guardians – Jose Ramirez. Ramírez could have cashed in with any of the big market teams — a New York, Los Angeles, or Chicago team would have crowned him as their face of the franchise, and the headlines would have been splashed across ESPN. That would have placed Ramirez’s constant heroics in “Top Plays” every week and would have given him the national attention that he truly deserves. Instead, he took a hometown discount to stay in Cleveland, to fight for this team, to fight for this city — spurning the national media and big-market money that demands compliance to its fiscally-focused narrative that panders to to market size over merit.

What the Guardians have accomplished this season is historic — no team in MLB history has ever climbed back from a 15.5-game deficit to win their division. How could the media let the story of the season go unnoticed. While the national media drooled over home runs hit by Cal Raleigh and Aaron Judge, Jose Ramírez quietly led a team to do something no other team has done. How can he not be in the MVP conversation alongside those superstars — especially considering he doesn’t have the powerhouse roster that Raleigh and Judge enjoy?
From the very first day of the season, the Guardians were written off by the media. And yet this team, led by Ramírez, channeled the spirit of the Little Engine That Could, whispering “I think I can” with every game, every pitch, every swing…until the did.

Now they head into the postseason, set to host the Tigers. And while the corrupt media will likely continue to ignore them, focusing instead on the Yankees and Dodgers, the Guardians won’t stop at merely winning the division. They’ve silenced doubters, rewritten narratives, and shown the world that no deficit is too large, no odds too long. This team isn’t just playoff-bound — they’re division championships, and they’re just getting started. If anyone can do the unthinkable, it’s them—and this time, the media won’t be able to ignore them.

Who? You mean the INDIANS?

 

[ChristisKing]

Six to one today baby!! Come on Tribe let's get em tomorrow so we can get into the Divisions!! Fingers crossed!!

 

[Andrew_Jackson_FTW]

look its a great comeback but if the Tigers didnt collapse like they did this would not be a story....and if they get by the tigers they have to take on Seattle who they are 2-4 against this year and like Cleveland ripped up sept and kicked Houston out of the tournament...... ..they may not even make it to the C Series ......just sayin...

Agreed but to be fair toward the end of the season Cleveland beat Detroit five out of six times.

 

[Harry Dresden]

Agreed but to be fair toward the end of the season Cleveland beat Detroit five out of six times.

yea the tigers folded down the stretch...they only won 6 games and they had a nice lead...

 

[ChristisKing]

Noooooo!!! We were so close!! Ah well, better luck next year Indians. At least we made the playoffs.

Detroit Tigers get last laugh, eliminate Cleveland Guardians with 6-3 victory in Game 3 of AL Wild Card Series

The Guardians' miracle run came to an end with a 6-3 loss to the Tigers in a winner-take-all Game 3 of the AL Wild Card Series.

www.wkyc.com