942 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 30 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 8 PM UTC. Mostly text posts.
r/mlb Traffic & Engagement r/mlb Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
Post Format
Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/mlb Most Active Times When r/mlb Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
Most Active by Day
r/mlb Flair Performance r/mlb Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| :AMessage: | Discussion | 318 (33.9%) | 54 |
| :AMessage: | History | 94 (10.0%) | 291 |
| :ANews: | News | 66 (7.0%) | 135 |
| :AImage: | Image | 63 (6.7%) | 202 |
| :AMessage: | Opinion | 62 (6.6%) | 46 |
| :ANews: | Article | 54 (5.8%) | 102 |
| :AVideo: | Highlight | 53 (5.7%) | 765 |
| :AMessage: | Analysis | 42 (4.5%) | 37 |
| :ABaseball: | Game Thread | 38 (4.1%) | 4 |
| :AImage: | Original Content | 36 (3.8%) | 11 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/mlb Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/mlb
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| mlb | 170 (18.1%) | 160 | 39 |
| game | 122 (12.9%) | 133 | 25 |
| baseball | 97 (10.3%) | 132 | 26 |
| thread | 76 (8.1%) | 1 | 3 |
| star | 65 (6.9%) | 153 | 88 |
| home | 59 (6.3%) | 366 | 64 |
| season | 58 (6.2%) | 90 | 41 |
| run | 57 (6.0%) | 414 | 69 |
| history | 51 (5.4%) | 280 | 31 |
| team | 50 (5.3%) | 10 | 30 |
r/mlb Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/mlb
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| espn.com | 36 | 87 |
| yardbarker.com | 34 | 38 |
| youtu.be | 23 | 3 |
| youtube.com | 9 | 16 |
| mlb.com | 8 | 23 |
| nytimes.com | 6 | 38 |
| awfulannouncing.com | 5 | 122 |
| themirror.com | 4 | 361 |
| chron.com | 4 | 114 |
| sports.yahoo.com | 3 | 238 |
r/mlb Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/mlb
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
After 1,543 at-bats in the minors, Eduardo Valencia finally got the call up and he hit a home run in his first big league at-bat!
Who remembers when Randy Johnson fell rounding first base on a guaranteed double? The next day there was a chalk outline of his body done by his teammates and the grounds crew in the same spot. 😂
I’ve never seen an outfielder put sunglasses on while the ball was in flight and make a perfect catch while doing it!
Remember when MLB All Stars actually had All-Star level stats?
The most patriotic moment in MLB history was when Sammy Sosa ran out to right field with an American flag during the first game after 9/11. He then went on to hit a home run and rounded the bases with Old Glory in his hand. Happy Birthday, America! 🇺🇸
Jered Weaver wasn’t happy with Kyle Seager calling time in the middle of his windup. So he plunked Seager on the next pitch! 😲
This Bob Uecker interview is 10 minutes long, but it had Letterman in tears all ten mins. Best thing you’ll see today if you are into legendary baseball HoF’s.
Happy Bobby Bonilla Day: Bonilla is set to collect another $1.193 million from the NY Mets today, as he will each July 1st through the year 2035.
Justin Verlander’s pitch grips. A trip through JV’s career one grip at a time.
Bryce Harper wants MLB to let Home Run Derby participants use metal bats during the bonus round, per Buster Olney
r/mlb Audience Overlap r/mlb Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/mlb FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/mlb
What's the best time to post on r/mlb?
Based on posting volume, r/mlb is most active on Tuesdays around 8 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/mlb?
r/mlb averages 30 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/mlb get?
Posts on r/mlb average about 145 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/mlb get most?
On r/mlb, posts are a mix of formats, mostly text posts