How dark of a period is on the horizon for the MLB?

A controversial moment at the MLB All-Star Game has sparked a major debate about the future of baseball and the disparity between small and big-market teams. After a reporter referred to Paul Skenes as a "future Yankee," the crew on The Fan Morning Show discuss the "unprofessional" comment, the economic realities facing the Pirates, and the "dark period" that might be looming for Major League Baseball. We also dive into the upcoming labor negotiations, the potential for another lockout, and why Pirates fans should be both excited and concerned as the team pushes for its first playoff appearance since 2015. In this video: 00:00 – Reporter calls Skenes "future Yankee." 01:45 – Big vs. small market issues. 02:53 – Comparisons to other major sports. 04:15 – The upcoming MLB lockout threat. 05:53 – Skenes' impact on baseball history. 07:08 – Dark period for MLB ahead. 08:21 – Risk of losing baseball fans. 09:12 – Pirates' current playoff momentum. 10:04 – Potential impact of salary caps. Don't forget to like, comment, subscribe and hit the notification bell so you don't miss any uploads from 93.7 The Fan for the latest Pittsburgh sports news & videos!! Listen live: https://www.audacy.com/937thefan/listen Visit our website: https://937thefan.com Follow us on Twitter:   / 937thefan   Like us on Facebook:   / 937thefan   Follow us on Instagram:   / 937thefan