BREAKING: Following billionaire Elon Musk’s statement on the X app comparing the Giants and Dodgers, San Francisco Giants CEO Larry Baer has stirred headlines by urging MLB fans to delete the X app altogether. In a surprising and fiery remark, Baer expressed frustration over what he labeled as “garbage” content flooding the platform, with Elon Musk’s recent post being the final straw. His statement, “this app is no longer about baseball — it’s about noise,” has quickly gained traction, sparking debates among fans, media outlets, and tech watchers.
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The controversy began when Musk, never one to shy away from bold claims, posted a comparison between the Giants and the Dodgers on the X platform — formerly known as Twitter. The post, which many interpreted as a jab at the Giants, ignited a digital firestorm. While some users found it humorous, others, including prominent Giants supporters and executives, saw it as uninformed and inflammatory. Baer, never known for being overly outspoken, responded in a way few expected: with a public call to action.
He didn’t mince words when speaking to reporters: “This app used to be a place where fans could share love for the game. Now it’s being hijacked by billionaires with no real connection to baseball.” That quote alone has since been retweeted thousands of times and used as a rallying cry by frustrated MLB fans who feel social media discourse has become increasingly toxic.
Baer’s call for users to delete the X app reflects a growing sentiment in sports communities about the role of social platforms in shaping — and sometimes distorting — fan culture. Whether this stance will gain momentum is yet to be seen, but one thing is clear: the collision of tech moguls and traditional sports is stirring tension. As Baer put it, “Baseball is about the players, the fans, and the heart of the game. Not algorithms and ego.”
With Baer taking a firm stand and Musk doubling down on his posts, the digital diamond might soon become as contentious as the real one. MLB fans, stay tuned — this feud is just warming up. vannguyen
