Cracks in the Cathedral: Can Major League Baseball Finally Get Out of Its Own Way?

The sacred is being sacrificed — and it’s kind of fun to watch

Baseball isn’t out of the denial phase — not even close. It still clings to old myths, sacred rituals, and the illusion that tradition alone will keep fans engaged.

But there are cracks in the cathedral — and for once, that’s a good thing. Because those cracks are where the game feels most alive: messy, memeable, and maybe… modern.

For decades, MLB clung …