The See-Thru Pants Debacle Is Not the Kind of Exposure MLB Was Looking For | The Rich Eisen Show

[@richardcranium5801]

MLB says these uniforms were tested more than any before. To be fair, they never said they passed the tests..

[@0style]

🥁

[@ScottG91]

Enter gif with the guy pointing to his head.

[@wjack89]

They past the testicles

[@thundercat2000ca]

They never said what those tests were....

[@surfwriter8461]

It's downright laughable that they would distribute such trash uniform pants and say that they were "tested" first. Get real. Take them back and get this right, jerks.

[@TophsterOven]

Fanatics has been screwing over fans for years. Glad they're finally letting the players in on the fun.

[@HoonAgain]

Fanatics single handedly ruining everything it touches

[@justinland1208]

I bought a chinese knockoff online at the same time I ordered an official jersey. I'm not talking BSing when I say the knockoff was of much better quality and 1/4th the price.

[@TophsterOven]

​@@justinland1208being a bigger guy, I've struggled with the sizing from some of the Chinese, but the quality is always really high.

[@rix5301]

Rich didn’t even bring up the fact that they’re using 50 percent less material but also RAISING the price by $40!!

[@ashharris7293]

You can by what they are now pushing on Ali express for 26 dollars. Thin printed jerseys.

[@bpach8919]

And they’re just iron on. They cut corners everywhere

[@SuperCatacata]

These Jerseys cost like 20$ to make now at most... And then they sell these Ohtani jerseys for 400$

[@asecretone]

Two balls No strikes 😆😆😆

[@ocrowleym]

Uniforms were inspired by the studio curtains behind Rich 😂

[@JuiceIsChillin]

Yooooo 💀💀💀💀💀

[@juliorojo6536]

😂😂😂

[@bigtimetimmyjim6486]

LOL!!!

[@shaindaman13]

I am SO GLAD everyone is covering this. I hope you guys stay on it, these uniforms are hot garbage.

[@mfreel1657]

The 2024 season will be described as the Lululemon Year. The players union should come out and state the players won't wear them.

[@rogerrubio9540]

man that Casey Schmit San Francisco Giants picture was brutal lol

[@Dunski18]

It really is ridiculous that no one noticed this before they were given to the players

[@BlahBlah-em2ed]

It’s taken the media and PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL PLAYERS to understand that FANATICS merchandise is GARBAGE!

[@kanzaki0001]

The fact that Fanatics is hiding behind Nike’s branding is something else. It’s damaging their name as well. Just wondering if Nike will take legal action

[@bundesautobahn7]

If I wanna buy Nike, then I want Nike and not Nike made by Fanatics. Same with e.g. Adidas and Puma.

[@SantaDog81]

My wife has already ordered two complete uniforms for us to wear on our anniversary night.

[@nathanielduncan4692]

She has that's great.

[@nickhoward7283]

Get a good player rivalry or a good 2B/SS defensive combo could call em double play days 😂 or say me and my lady gonna go home and turn two

[@SuperCatacata]

Most expensive lingerie possible 😂

[@steffengillespie4208]

😂🎉 I need more of Rich and the crew everyday.

[@rb89509]

Follow the money. Fanatics went with the cheapest vendor they could find. Who won the bid, AliExpress or Wish?

[@PurdyGood]

“But muh breathability” they say

[@questionhouse303]

100% a big “HEYOO” right when they came up with this title 😂

[@ghostridah73]

what a flawless "my balls was hot" moment lol perfect

[@andrewkovac]

The commissioner is asleep at the wheel…

[@thelonewolf7443]

Colin Mochrie from Whose Line Is It Anyway?: “Nice Pants.”

[@RemoGaggi]

I didn't understand the issue at first, but now I can SEE what the problem is.

[@susantownsend8397]

I seen a lot (ahem) this week on this subject but this is definitely the best take yet. Thanks for the laughs.

[@michaelbanawa]

“2 balls, 1 strike” 😂😂😂

[@itscalleddesign9940]

Nike did the same thing to the pants in the NFL in 2012...

[@TheOtherDerek]

I hated the idea of a pitch clock but by about June I realized I was way wrong. The pitch clock definitely moves the pace of play and I'm glad no one can ever do the Big Papi glove routine between pitches anymore.

[@aranjenkins2627]

At least he made a Costanza reference. 😂😂

[@amen_ra6926]

I thought the same when I saw the uniform. George had to have come up with this 😂🤣

[@LoneStar62]

“Just trying to touch ‘em all”. LoL.

[@sabishiihito]

5:49 Yakko Warner "Goodnight, everybody!!"

[@oblivieon1567]

I would totally wear absurd boxers under those like happy face or heart boxers. 🤣

[@beanie3427]

I demand the Giants play by play guy to say "Casey Schmitt has TWO BALLS" emphatically every time he is in a 2-x count.

[@JB-bs1se]

😂😅 cupless in Seattle!

[@TheGreatTimtini1]

They used every possible falic reference EVER. Great job, hilarious.

[@DarthUrso]

I'm ded, I gotta clean my coffee off my desk an keyboard...an monitor. Y'all are killin me here, I gotta spend the next hr cleaning🤣2 BALLS, No strikes....thanks guys.

[@HawgWyldFishing]

I’ve never laughed so hard at this show. 🤣🤣🤣

[@tommybotts]

This is MLB breaking something that wasn't broken.

[@guitarkoala5]

The puns in this segment are legendary 😂

[@TheKyubiisaan]

This needed another hour of banter tbh

[@bobsobie678]

Great show Rich. Thoughtful and evocative.

[@bamesbamesbames]

"It gives new meaning to member clubs" made me spit out my drink love ya Rich

[@davidyoungs1482]

funniest segment in a long time.

[@Lumberjack_69]

Great segment. Maybe alltime 😂

[@jacksondeer3877]

This is what the people want thanks tj

[@iansarver4177]

That big unit joke was hilarious

[@timothysworld1028]

Going back to High school: Rolled up sock in the Jockstrap...

[@PianoUniverse]

This has George Constanza's finger prints all over it.

[@Bazookatom]

That was a Top 10 all-time on the Roku channel.

[@bobbowie9350]

3:33 are the top jerseys thicker material than the pants? Tops doesnt look see through.

[@pezjme]

Almost all the white baseball pants back in the 90's where see through. You had to go on a wild goose hunt or order out of a magazine to find some that weren't see through. I just wore white spandex shorts when I had to wear white.

[@Dustoff_Johnny]

This should go down as the Members Only pants era

[@Neckrollios18]

Boy between the Jerseys and the Pants, it has *not* been a great start to the baseball season for MLB, Nike and Fanatics. NHL fans must be shitting brinks rn.

[@mattrinck7503]

At least hockey players have pads to protect their modesty.

[@ramblr1959]

Heard on the radio today that players were given these uniforms last year and they complained about all these same issues. They did nothing to fix the problems.

[@maxsanjuan2524]

Fanatics is awful. They make low quality gear with inflated prices. I bought a shirt from them last year and it was see-through also and shrunk like crazy after the first wash. I will never buy nor endorse Fanatics products. They're the cheapest company that I have ever come across!

[@adamrielh]

Thumbnail is perfect 😂

[@HoonAgain]

The SNL skit that writes itself. They better have something this weekend when Gillis hosts. Instant classic. MLB can’t get out of its own way. 😂😂😂

[@wrathchildamerica2104]

You should do a whole show on how Fanatics is ruining the sports apparel market- someone has to put them on blast

[@Arthur-bd4vi]

Baseball has too many variables regarding player performance and injuries. In other words it’s often a crap shoot with who wins.

[@simonsobo4644]

IDK how anyone can take MLB seriously. I used to love MLB so much I'd listen to preseason games on the radio. But when it came out that the Houston Astros cheated in the 2017 World Series and MLB did nothing about it I realized that whatever goes on on a baseball field cannot be trusted.

[@UHOH_415]

It’s gotten so bad, we’re seeing two baseballs and a baseball bat out in full force. (I’m keeping it PG)

[@franchise619]

"You can see these nuts"😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@christianperez9660]

😂😂😂😂😂😂 “BOOM”

[@eric_day84]

Hopefully there aren't any players who like to go commando because with some of those batting stances, we'll be seeing some danglers.

[@HonoluluBlue81]

Majestic sitting back eating popcorn rn

[@kingtrav]

Guess who owns Majestic?

[@Matt_In_Beaverton]

Nothing like an episode like this to let our childlike humor roar!😂 I guess the Nike designers wanted to start every player with a 2 and 1 count… if you get my drift! You brought up the mariners, you should see cal Raleigh in those see through trousers, the big dumper is on full display!

[@leonardsr.1389]

Biggest story in baseball is the mlb letting John Fisher rip the A’s out of Oakland

[@Liermann44]

Look at the Guardians sleeves on the end…they’re different🤣🤣

[@coburnboeder2320]

The MLB isnt being transparent about the issue 😂

[@ChadDsWorld]

I live in Iowa I'm not allowed to know what MLB is can someone explain it?

[@jaimeb2339]

Somewhere in the world there are garment factories working overtime to make new uniforms using the same material as last year. Can't see how MLB will let these new uniforms see opening day.

[@JGARCIA2012FULL]

Well, something extra for the high prices you pay for baseball cards, the update set will be real hot this year!!

[@kokolovitch56]

Wait until a guy with John Holmes gear flashes the TV audience.

[@jordanhoughton1948]

Those uniforms are the total package.

[@courteouscarpenter7811]

This is why I like this guy. It's Entertainment. It's not the news it's not important it's just entertainment

[@TheCpadron19]

Whats crazy is how far some of those guys tuck their jerseys in. I thought pros got fit a little better than that.

[@adamcoe]

I think they're deliberately super long so they don't get untucked when guys slide and whatnot. They're definitely longer than the ones you can buy in stores.

[@richardjaimepr]

Deltufo is the drunk uncle @ family gatherings

[@patrickeast6926]

We need a "best pun" contest. It was almost like listening to middle school boys...........

[@adamrielh]

I thought he was gonna let member clubs go by, bravo 😂

[@lupislupine1709]

Reminds me of the "Batman and Robin" bat suit.

[@bwayne6]

Did they try these on at the factory?

[@joseortega7815]

New meaning to "Sliding head first" 😅😅😅

[@bundesautobahn7]

Isn‘t it false advertising if the jerseys are badged with the Nike swoosh yet are made by Fanatics? It makes me doubt about the authenticity of the products, even for replicas.

[@jeffreytoman8351]

I’m an mlb guy……. But rich, you rarely talk about it.

[@corruptionfighter6279]

two balls and a bat - it is BASEBALL and we want to make sure you can SEE that! Literally

[@rakenbake3482]

Feel bad for the growers in those early, “cold” months….

[@raph.c1120]

I THINK after 1 wash and running thru the dryer cycle, the thread should shrink in more to not let it be see thru.

[@MrHunterbg]

I can’t wait until the NHL has to deal with the Fanatics clown show next year. Fanatics might be the most incompetent sports merchandise company of all time. Totally ruining the merch game.

[@Present4]

🤣 This is funny as hell

[@brianlewis8722]

Hasn't been a baseball uniform controversy this big since George Costanza's cotton Yankee unis back in the 90's.

[@Brumata]

I'm shocked Rich, avid Seinfeld fan, didn't also bring up Elaine's Christmas card nip-slip. This is the MLB version of that. 😆

[@marcmeyer9969]

Can’t believe they didn’t mention the two different sleeves on the Guardians photo

[@susantownsend8397]

I know people who have never watched a baseball game who are following this story very attentively. I’m sending them the link to this segment.

[@ryanrussell4931]

Love the Derrick Lewis sample 😂

[@noone1704]

George was the first thing I thought about 😂

[@DillonCola]

7:01 BOOM! 😂😂😂

[@ScottG91]

Fanatics sucks plain amd simple. Fanatics ruined my Blackhawks jerseys, glad I have my Adidas jersey. And for my Cardinals glad I have my old Pujols Majestic jersey. And a Nike Jersey from a few years ago.

[@Astr0b0y8]

Imagining a head first slide and the pants just ripping in all the wrong places when the players get up

[@ericwickman920]

Some company needs to send every player brightly coloured underwear to shine through these pants.

[@THEKIDWISCONSIN]

If you've ever ordered from Fanatics...there's zero chance they can deliver before the regular season starts

[@wvnovello]

An MLB player in uniform walks into a psychiatrists office and says to the receptionist, "I really need to see a doctor immediately". The receptionist stands up, looks him up and down and says "Come right in. I can clearly see you're nuts".

[@scottvaughn9]

Incredible Seinfeld reference. 👏

[@neilflack1756]

Not a great look for Fanatics but unfortunately their efforts are also a reflection on MLB and Nike right now

[@RoboJediNate]

I welcome the new MLB: Major Lingerie Baseball.

[@BuckFieri]

They might be showing it intentionally as a protest to have them changed