re: The non verbals of this bunch makes it look like they're ok with losing

There is no more inane trope than this “no leader” mantra that is spouted after every loss. No one posting here has any clue about the attitude or verbal exchanges in the dugout and the clubhouse. ‘Team does bad and isn’t noticeably excited’ is the way of the world.

Literally the barometer for leadership and attitude from a viewer’s perspective is whether or not a particular game is won. It may instead be the case that the team is lacking in some critical component, maybe pitching development or situational hitting, and all of the stalwart and sage wisdom in the world won’t turn these into victories.