2019 MLB Thread

[PaladinFan]

Snitker's move today was reminiscent of Bobby Cox pulling Andruw Jones for not hustling on a fly ball.

I don't really have an opinion on it. Snitker has been in baseball for 40+ years. He's a player's manager. If he pulled his best player in a critical game, I'm sure he had a good reason to do it.

[ngineer]

Freakin' Phillies driving me nuts! Sweep the Cubs in monster fashion, take the opener over Padres, then lay two eggs in a row. I cannot see them making the playoffs with this kind of ying/yang play. Got decent pitching today, but only two runs.

[caribbeanhen]

Freakin' Phillies driving me nuts! Sweep the Cubs in monster fashion, take the opener over Padres, then lay two eggs in a row. I cannot see them making the playoffs with this kind of ying/yang play. Got decent pitching today, but only two runs.

Hoskins has disappeared after the All-Star break

Kingery not much better

these two We’re supposed to be a big part of the Phillies future

[ngineer]

Hoskins has disappeared after the All-Star break

Kingery not much better

these two We’re supposed to be a big part of the Phillies future

Agreed Hoskins a concern. Seems to be trying to yank everything to left. Although hit a monster "out" to deep center yesterday. Maybe a good sign. Can't understand Kapler putting him at leadoff. Nuts. Should be down around 6 right now until he can work out of slump.

[PaladinFan]

Braves make an "all in" move and pick up Billy Hamilton off waivers from KC.

Hamilton apparently won't get ABs, but will be a late-game defensive replacement and speedy pinch runner.

[ngineer]

Speed a great asset. Phillies Roman Quinn is a real burner and when in the line up can create havoc on the base paths as well as cover a lot of ground in the OF. Was just on a nice hot streak when he pulled his groin. The guy has had one injury after another over the past three years and just can't seem to stay healthy over a long haul.

[PaladinFan]

Speed a great asset. Phillies Roman Quinn is a real burner and when in the line up can create havoc on the base paths as well as cover a lot of ground in the OF. Was just on a nice hot streak when he pulled his groin. The guy has had one injury after another over the past three years and just can't seem to stay healthy over a long haul.

It can be. On a playoff roster, though, those guys can be invaluable.

[PaladinFan]

Nice night. Braves beat the fish and Pirates take care of the Nats.

Sounds like Austin Riley and Dansby Swanson are about to begin rehab assignments.

[Laker]

Twins pound Chi Sox 14-4. Mets beat Indians 9-2.

[ngineer]

How about the Red Sox running themselves out of the game in the 9th inning last night. Bogarts on second after a double, no out. Next batter hits grounder to SS and Bogarts takes off for 3B right in front of Segura! Thrown out at 3B. Next batter hits liner to 2B and the baserunner at first gets doubled off! Game over. For once the Phillies didn't look like idiots!

[MR. CHICKEN]

........HECTOR WAS......ON HIS WAY....TA....BLOWN SAVE..........THANKY SOX.....xhighfivex.....AWK!

[caribbeanhen]

and the Marlins drill Acuna with the first pitch of the game..... bush league ..... probably ordered by Jeter

for those that do not remember, this goes back to last year when Acuna was drilled by Urena .... after hitting a HR in something like 9 strait

braves retaliated earlier this year, thought it was over..... apparently not

[PaladinFan]

I like where Atlanta is right now. They've weathered injuries to Riley, Inciarte, Markakis, Swanson, and now McCann while still maintaining a division lead that has never really shrunk despite a hard charge from Washington and New York. Riley and Swanson are heading to rehab stints, as is Darren O'Day, who has yet to pitch for the Braves (though, if healthy, has been a very good relief pitcher).

Pickups like Hechavarria and Hamilton look like great "win now" moves to shore up the bench, defense, and base runner for late innings. The bullpen additions finally start looking like they have it together. Starting pitching continues to be strong as well.

Atlanta is now in a spot where these players can come back on rehab stints, rosters expand in September, and they can carry a roster full of quality major leaguers with varying useful skill sets through the stretch run.

[ngineer]

........HECTOR WAS......ON HIS WAY....TA....BLOWN SAVE..........THANKY SOX.....xhighfivex.....AWK!

"Sweeping" the Sawks in Bahstin is always nice, even if just two games. Bullpen doing a solid job, especially Alvarez.

[ngineer]

and the Marlins drill Acuna with the first pitch of the game..... bush league ..... probably ordered by Jeter

for those that do not remember, this goes back to last year when Acuna was drilled by Urena .... after hitting a HR in something like 9 strait

braves retaliated earlier this year, thought it was over..... apparently not

Agreed. Ridiculous. I am reading a book, now, called The Baseball Codes. I highly recommend for anyone "into" all of the "unwritten rules of the game". Numerous chapters on when and not 'drilling' an opponent is accepted, retaliation, stealing signs, doctoring the ball, etc.

[PaladinFan]

Braves gut out a 14 inning win against Degrom in NY. Interestingly, NY's only run was a Degrom homer in the 6th. Flotynewicz looked great.

Ronald Acuna swiped second to join the 30-30 club. He's the first Brave to do so since 1991 (Ron Gant)

[MR. CHICKEN]

............PHIGHTIN' PHLOUNDERS..........BLOW 7 RUN LEAD....TA.........DOUBLE AA MARLINS.....LOSE 19-11.........EXTREMELY POOR EFFORT.....AS CHARITABLE SCORER......TURNS 3/4 ERRORS....INTA MIAMI HITS......PLAYERS WORE JERSEYS WHIFF NICK NAMES ON BACK.........RICKY BO'S...."ANGRY RICKY".........BRAWK!

[PaladinFan]

............PHIGHTIN' PHLOUNDERS..........BLOW 7 RUN LEAD....TA.........DOUBLE AA MARLINS.....LOSE 19-11.........EXTREMELY POOR EFFORT.....AS CHARITABLE SCORER......TURNS 3/4 ERRORS....INTA MIAMI HITS......PLAYERS WORE JERSEYS WHIFF NICK NAMES ON BACK.........RICKY BO'S...."ANGRY RICKY".........BRAWK!

Strange result.

At the end of the year, if the Phillies miss out on the post season, they may need to look no further than their play against the Marlins. The Fish haven't been consistently competitive against any team but the Phillies.

[bonarae]

Meanwhile... the Players’ Weekend jerseys are hideous according to an article. I’ll search the article... but do you agree?


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[caribbeanhen]

Strange result.

At the end of the year, if the Phillies miss out on the post season, they may need to look no further than their play against the Marlins. The Fish haven't been consistently competitive against any team but the Phillies.

if?

You’re just being nice

[PaladinFan]

Braves notch their 7th in a row. They are putting everything together at the right time of year.

Brand new addition, Francisco Cervelli, had a big night at the dish.

[bonarae]

Meanwhile...

The Nats swept the Cubs at Wrigley. Was releasing Harper a good indicator that the Nats reset themselves, and that Harper is a primadonna at all? He skipped the Players' Weekend because he became a dad...

[clenz]

Yeah...**** that guy because he decided to spend time with a new born.....

What a ****ing tool.

[ngineer]

Meanwhile...

The Nats swept the Cubs at Wrigley. Was releasing Harper a good indicator that the Nats reset themselves, and that Harper is a primadonna at all? He skipped the Players' Weekend because he became a dad...

I give the guy a lot of credit for taking that leave for the birth of he and his wife's child. Who the hell wouldn't? Being there with my wife when both our kids were born were the top experiences in my life. Credit the players' union for getting that into their contract. As for being a primadonna--I've very few other athletes in any sport hustle more than Harper. He may be exciteable, and certainly is not the perfect hitter, but he has been quite productive this year and a better defensive player than many expected. If this team had more guys busting tail like Harper they'd in the hunt for the division. Instead, management forgot about the pitching component needed in this game. If the Phils don't right this meandering ship over the next five weeks, I expect the GM and Manager gone.

[ngineer]

Phillies continue to tease with a walk off HR win last night, after Neris blew the save in the 9th inning. Vargas did a decent job and is now their second best starter. Unbelieveable how bad they have played the past month, that they are only one game out of the wild card. Says alot about the mediocrity out there. Talent is spread thin under the system they play now.

[caribbeanhen]

Those Minnesota Twiminicans just keep on rolling

Indians lose Jose Rameriz for the year *

[bonarae]

Meanwhile...

The Polar Bear hits his 42nd HR, making a Mets record in the process and also tying Trout and Belli as well.

Do you think the Tribe and the Twins will play a game 163? xchinscratchx

[MR. CHICKEN]

31063........HOSKINS........LETS.......PLATE WOES....CREEP INTA HIS DEFENSE.......GETS HANDCUFFED......DROPS DUH ROCK......ON 9TH INNIN' ENDIN' DP.....TIED 4-4...........BUC ON THIRD SCORES WINNIN' RUN........SORRAH HECTOR..................ALAS..........AWK!

[ngineer]

31063........HOSKINS........LETS.......PLATE WOES....CREEP INTA HIS DEFENSE.......GETS HANDCUFFED......DROPS DUH ROCK......ON 9TH INNIN' ENDIN' DP.....TIED 4-4...........BUC ON THIRD SCORES WINNIN' RUN........SORRAH HECTOR..................ALAS..........AWK!

Yes, that was painful to watch. Hoskins needs a few days on the couch, imo. Clear his head or get a mental enema.

[ngineer]

Meanwhile...

The Polar Bear hits his 42nd HR, making a Mets record in the process and also tying Trout and Belli as well.

Do you think the Tribe and the Twins will play a game 163? xchinscratchx

The way things are going in the NL, I can easily see the need for a "play-in" game (or two) just to determine the wild cards. Could be a crazy scheduling nightmare.

[caribbeanhen]

Meanwhile...

The Polar Bear hits his 42nd HR, making a Mets record in the process and also tying Trout and Belli as well.

Do you think the Tribe and the Twins will play a game 163? xchinscratchx

Trivia

What major leaguer was dubbed the Olso Blanco while playing in the Venezuela Winter league?

[Laker]

Trivia

What major leaguer was dubbed the Olso Blanco while playing in the Venezuela Winter league?

First I thought you were talking about a snoose chewing Norwegian. Then I thought you were talking about the Puerto Rico prison. I would never have known if I hadn't looked it up.

[caribbeanhen]

First I thought you were talking about a snoose chewing Norwegian. Then I thought you were talking about the Puerto Rico prison. I would never have known if I hadn't looked it up.

Im not sure if Olso (bear) is spelled correctly in Spanish but yes, Olso blanco was a notoriously bad prison that was torn down a few years ago....

but the dubbed him the ..... white bear or Polar bear..... he played for Braves and Astros

[PaladinFan]

El Oso Blanco is Evan Gattis

At 6'4 270, Gattis would dwarf even the Polar Bear himself, Pete Alonso.

[ngineer]

Ironic that the Phils are 9-5 over past two weeks, but it doesn't feel that way with some of the horrendous ways they have lost. Last night's win was one of the best balanced attacks I have seen in awhile. Everyone whaling away....of course, it was against the Pirates. Even Hoskins showed life. Dickerson is a keeper ! Management needs to lock him up for a few years!

[caribbeanhen]

El Oso Blanco is Evan Gattis

At 6'4 270, Gattis would dwarf even the Polar Bear himself, Pete Alonso.

thats him, wow my spanish is still horrible

[ngineer]

Phils start a big Labor Day weekend at home hosting the Mutts! Nola on the mound tonight to start things off, 2 1/2 out of WC.

[Laker]

Twins win, Indians lose. Lead is now 4 1/2 games.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

The Phils bullpen had another late inning epic meltdown (10 runs). This time it was against the Mutts. The hope is phading in philly....xsmhx

[ngineer]

Nice comeback win tonight by the Phils as we see the Eflin everyone was expecting! Hopefully he can remember this and build on it. Despite losing series to Mutts, still remain 2 back of the Cubs. Teasing us imo. Bravos in town, now. They could bury the Phils or provide a kick start to a run. Phils have not had a decent 'run' this season.

[caribbeanhen]

Nice comeback win tonight by the Phils as we see the Eflin everyone was expecting! Hopefully he can remember this and build on it. Despite losing series to Mutts, still remain 2 back of the Cubs. Teasing us imo. Bravos in town, now. They could bury the Phils or provide a kick start to a run. Phils have not had a decent 'run' this season.

Its amazing the Phils are still ahead of the Amazings with all that pitching the Mets have

Speaking of pitching, The Nats were 19-31 earlier this year and manager was rumored to be on the way out

Would much rather play the Cubs or Cardinals

Dodgers are very formidable but for some reason not as scary as they were earlier this year

[PaladinFan]

Braves sweep White Sox. Magic No. is 21.

What's strange is the Braves haven't been able to shake loose the Nationals. The lead has been 5 or 6 games for probably two months. That's far enough to be comfortable, but close enough to be a little uncomfortable going into the home stretch.

The Nats are comfortably in control of the first wild card spot.

[Laker]

Twins lead back to 5 1/2. They broke the home run record.

[caribbeanhen]

Twins lead back to 5 1/2. They broke the home run record.

hopefully the get the pitchers mound back to the way it was, hate to see the Twins choke and blame it on the Bison game...

[ngineer]

Hoskins starting to come to life?! Harper with another blast and decent outing by Smyly. Keeping heat on the Cubs. A 'little' 9-1 ten game streak would be great right now.

[Laker]

hopefully the get the pitchers mound back to the way it was, hate to see the Twins choke and blame it on the Bison game...

I plan on going a week from tomorrow when they host the Nationals. DC and the Giants are the only two MLB teams that I haven't seen in person. Giants come to town next May.

Twins come from behind to beat the Tigers 4-3. Indians are up 7-3 tonight.

[PaladinFan]

Braves finally are able gain a game on the Nationals.

Atlanta's magic number for the division is 19. They finish up with the Blue Jays tonight and then start a 4 game series with Washington over the weekend. With 7 games against the Nats over the next week and a half, the division race will either be put on ice or get uncomfortably close.

[ngineer]

Braves finally are able gain a game on the Nationals.

Atlanta's magic number for the division is 19. They finish up with the Blue Jays tonight and then start a 4 game series with Washington over the weekend. With 7 games against the Nats over the next week and a half, the division race will either be put on ice or get uncomfortably close.

Yes, I think Braves come to Philly for few after they leave Washington. Huge week for the division.

[caribbeanhen]

the ball is so juiced you can't even hide granny in the upper deck anymore and tell her she'll be safe, I've seen a lot of lil old ladies get real lucky when a 450 ft homer lands in the seat next to them ..... they don't even see it coming.... hopefully they wont have to put nets over the knothole seats

Aquino hit 3 homeruns last night as well as phenom Yordan Alvarez....Astros launching mortars against Baltimore ragtag staff, so many 3 homer games just not right

this is real.... 2 lil old ladies keeping score in the last row of the bleachers at Wrigley just got the surprise of their life when a Kyle Schwarber HR landed right between them, the look on their faces was priceless...... it's happening alot, ball is super juiced

[Laker]

Final from Boston, the Twins defeat the Red Sox 6-5 and their lead over the Indians in the AL Central is up to 6.5 games.

[PaladinFan]

Yes, I think Braves come to Philly for few after they leave Washington. Huge week for the division.

The Mets blew a 6 run lead last night in Washington. Atlanta has won six straight and has been on a tear, but they cannot get Washington off their tail. It really is a testament to both teams, frankly. The Nationals must be frustrated because they've been the hottest team in baseball the last two months and haven't gained a single game on the Braves.

With 22 to play, I think the only team that can seriously threaten Atlanta for the NL East crown is Washington. A strong week and it's over.

The Phillies are still 2.5 out of the wild card. They are to the point where they really cannot afford to lose.

[ngineer]

Well, we can lose a 'few', but it will be uphill. Cubs opposition the remaining 25 or so games is sub .500 and the Phillies' maybe the highest winning percentage. Moreover, Phils are on the road for 2/3 of their remaining games. But, they've gotten off to a nice start to September and look to a third in a row at the Reds tonight behind Nola. Then it's on the Citi Field where they can bury the Mutts for good before returning to for a four game set with the Braves, likely with Nola beginning things on 9/9. Amazing stretch as they have FIVE straight games in Washington from 9/23-26 including a DH on 9/24!!xholyx

[MR. CHICKEN]

...AHHH engineer........YER GLASS IS HALF FULL...xbeerchugx......BUT PHLOUNDERS....DROPPED DUH FINAL TWO.......WHIFF CINCY........BULLPEN WOES......AN' KAPLER'S MIS-MANAGEMENT.........RICKY BO......MAY GO OFF DUH....TYLER/MCCONNELL......ANY DAY NOW.......OWN-LAH HOPE......PHILS HAVE PLAYED PRETTY GOOD AGIN'......BETTERAH TEAMS......AN' REST UH SKED...IS AGIN' BETTER TEAMS......ME......AH KEEP REFILLIN' DUH GLASS......AT HALF-UH-TANK....xdrunkyx......PHILLIES CAIN'T OUT-HIT DEY'RE BULLPEN.....xbawlingx....BRAWK!!

[PaladinFan]

Braves win 7th in a row and survive Strasburg. Max Fried twirled a gem.

Atlanta is tightening the noose. 8 game lead now and the magic number is 15.

The Nationals are in a stretch of 13 games against division leaders (Braves, Cardinals, Twins). I'm not sure how they can overcome the deficit with those teams ahead of them and 23 games remaining.

[ngineer]

...AHHH engineer........YER GLASS IS HALF FULL...xbeerchugx......BUT PHLOUNDERS....DROPPED DUH FINAL TWO.......WHIFF CINCY........BULLPEN WOES......AN' KAPLER'S MIS-MANAGEMENT.........RICKY BO......MAY GO OFF DUH....TYLER/MCCONNELL......ANY DAY NOW.......OWN-LAH HOPE......PHILS HAVE PLAYED PRETTY GOOD AGIN'......BETTERAH TEAMS......AN' REST UH SKED...IS AGIN' BETTER TEAMS......ME......AH KEEP REFILLIN' DUH GLASS......AT HALF-UH-TANK....xdrunkyx......PHILLIES CAIN'T OUT-HIT DEY'RE BULLPEN.....xbawlingx....BRAWK!!

Yep, Chicken, I know they are teasing us, but then, I guess that's "half" the alure. They just don't have the arms to make a decent run..and Kapler has shown he's out of his element. Doesn't have a 'feel' for the game. Too data driven. Gotta make a change. Hoping to see this kid Spencer brought up from Reading. Could be another Nola.

[caribbeanhen]

Full Name: Spencer Lee Howard
Age: 23 (July 28, 1996)
Birthplace: San Luis Obispo, CA
Bats/Throws: R/R Ht: 6' 3" Wt: 205
Draft: Round 2 (2017, PHI)
School: Cal Poly San Luis Obispo


the kid dominated in his last AA start - 7 IP 2 hits 12 K

[bonarae]

Meanwhile...

The Twinkies' bullpen is still their Achilles heel. They gave up 4 runs in the 12th after blowing the save in the 8th.

If the Dodgers and the Yanks will play in the WS, would you rather move on to football, basketball and hockey?

[Laker]

Meanwhile...

The Twinkies' bullpen is still their Achilles heel. They gave up 4 runs in the 12th after blowing the save in the 8th.

If the Dodgers and the Yanks will play in the WS, would you rather move on to football, basketball and hockey?

That was a disappointment. Could have put them away this weekend. Now they have hope. This is why even if they make the playoffs I can't see them making a run.

Spot on on Body Odor vs Bad Breath in the WS. It will be football time full time if that happens.

[FUBeAR]

Braves win 7th in a row and survive Strasburg. Max Fried twirled a gem.

Atlanta is tightening the noose. 8 game lead now and the magic number is 15.

The Nationals are in a stretch of 13 games against division leaders (Braves, Cardinals, Twins). I'm not sure how they can overcome the deficit with those teams ahead of them and 23 games remaining.
*13

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

The Mutts win on a walk-off walk last night. The Phils are nearing the end....

[ngineer]

The Mutts win on a walk-off walk last night. The Phils are nearing the end....

What in God's name did Kapler see that caused him to change pitchers. Morin had two out and the two base hits were weak. Just happened to be in the right places. He had much better stuff and was throwing strikes. I've had it with Kapler. He's a data robot, not a manager.

[bonarae]

What in God's name did Kapler see that caused him to change pitchers. Morin had two out and the two base hits were weak. Just happened to be in the right places. He had much better stuff and was throwing strikes. I've had it with Kapler. He's a data robot, not a manager.

Do you think Kapler should be managing a NPB team next season? Or an independent league team? xchinscratchx

[ngineer]

Do you think Kapler should be managing a NPB team next season? Or an independent league team? xchinscratchx

Connie Mack xsmiley_wix

[ngineer]

Jeez, now the Phils take two in a row from the Mutts and move back within 2 games of the 2nd WC. Of course, now the prophylactic meets the road with the Braves coming in for four games. Nola goes tomorrow night. Harper missed last two games listed "day to day" after getting hit on the hand two nights ago.

[PaladinFan]

It was a tidy 8-1 homestand for the Braves.

The next seven are against Philly and Washington. By the end of that stretch, Atlanta may have clinched.

[caribbeanhen]

gotta give a tip of he cap to Josh Donaldson and the Braves for signing him, I thought it was a risky move as he had been hurt for a few years and is not really a young guy for baseball at 33, but he has really carried this team for a month or so, and with Acuna in a bit of a funk it was perfect timing

[PaladinFan]

gotta give a tip of he cap to Josh Donaldson and the Braves for signing him, I thought it was a risky move as he had been hurt for a few years and is not really a young guy for baseball at 33, but he has really carried this team for a month or so, and with Acuna in a bit of a funk it was perfect timing

He seemed like a logical candidate given his roots in the area and connection to the Braves' GM. He wasn't great early, but has turned it on the second half. It will be interesting to see if the Braves try to resign him.

[Laker]

Saw the Twins win their 89th game tonight- 5-0 over the Nats. Paid $6 to park and ride the bus from the western suburbs to Target Field. Dropped me right across the street. Bought a ticket for $12. Beautiful night, fast played game. Ride back to the car was free. I doubt if the Twins will go far in the post season but at least it looks like they will be in it.

[PaladinFan]

Saw the Twins win their 89th game tonight- 5-0 over the Nats. Paid $6 to park and ride the bus from the western suburbs to Target Field. Dropped me right across the street. Bought a ticket for $12. Beautiful night, fast played game. Ride back to the car was free. I doubt if the Twins will go far in the post season but at least it looks like they will be in it.

The Braves appreciated the help in reducing the magic number.

[bonarae]

Meanwhile... are the Cards going to lock up NL Central? Yelich says goodbye to this season.

Also... worth reading ... Cubs may become this generation's 80's Bears... xsmhx

https://www.mlb.com/news/2016-cubs-1985-bears-comparisons

And... M's and Bochy came close to their records made since 1995.... (though Bochy's surpassed his, it's now 1996-2019)

https://www.mlb.com/news/mariners-bruce-bochy-align-for-rare-1995-2019-stat

[caribbeanhen]

Saw the Twins win their 89th game tonight- 5-0 over the Nats. Paid $6 to park and ride the bus from the western suburbs to Target Field. Dropped me right across the street. Bought a ticket for $12. Beautiful night, fast played game. Ride back to the car was free. I doubt if the Twins will go far in the post season but at least it looks like they will be in it.

Good for you Laker!

shame about Buxton being out for the year now, and another Dominican pops positive

[ngineer]

Will the Phillies cut it out!!?? Five HRs last night to pull back within two games of second WC. The strip tease continues. Actually felt sorry for Acuna last night (very briefly) as he flipped the ball out of his glove after stealing an over the fence dinger from Kingery, who then circles the bases for his first inside-the-parker!

[caribbeanhen]

Will the Phillies cut it out!!?? Five HRs last night to pull back within two games of second WC. The strip tease continues. Actually felt sorry for Acuna last night (very briefly) as he flipped the ball out of his glove after stealing an over the fence dinger from Kingery, who then circles the bases for his first inside-the-parker!

It looked like a catch but Acuna didn’t do Himself any favors playing umpire while Kingery was circling the bases

[bonarae]

Twinkies couldn't stand Stras. Indians win though, lead now down to 4 1/2.

Is a Game 163 in sight? xchinscratchx

[ngineer]

Back to the same ol' same ol' with the Phils. Braves had some great/lucky D last night and Eflin returned to his old ways. Is it possible for any Phillies pitcher (including Nola) to be decent for than four straight starts? We know the answer...

[ngineer]

The NL WC#2 is getting tighter than a (fill in your favorite metaphor). Cubs, Brewers, Phillies, Mets, D'backs all packed together. Strong odds a "play in" game will be needed.

[PaladinFan]

Braves clinch a playoff berth with a win over Washington. Charlie Culberson, though, was removed from the game while being hit in the face trying to bunt. Looked bad.

[Laker]

Twinkies take both ends of a split doubleheader in Cleveland. Magic number goes from 13 to 9.

[PaladinFan]

I feel like Davey Martinez lost his team last night. Culberson takes a fastball square in the face, he ends up appealing to determine whether Culberson offered at the pitch (not sure how one offers at a pitch thrown at his face).

Fernando Rodney was clearly shaken. He admitted after the game he didn't want to continue. The Braves broke open a 1-1 game into a blowout against Rodney, who clearly didn't want to be out there. At no point did Washington even have a guy start tossing in the bullpen.

What sort of leadership is that?

[Laker]

Twins beat ChiSox 5-3. Indians didn't play. Magic number is 8.

[MR. CHICKEN]

The NL WC#2 is getting tighter than a (fill in your favorite metaphor). Cubs, Brewers, Phillies, Mets, D'backs all packed together. Strong odds a "play in" game will be needed.



.....................(SPORTS BRA....ON HONEY BOO-BOO).....................BRAWK!

[Laker]

Twinkies come from behind twice in extra innings, scoring three in the bottom of the 12th to win on a HBP over the ChiSox.

Magic number- 7.

[bonarae]

Cole and Bochy reach separate milestones on the same day - Cole Train with 300 K's on the season and Bochy with his 2000th lifetime managerial win.

Twinkies remain at 7 for clinching.

[Laker]

Twins top Royals 8-5. Indians also win. Magic number is now 6.

[PaladinFan]

Whelp, magic number is 1. Elementary now. The only real question left for the Braves is whether Acuna can steal three more bases and join the 40/40 club.

[PaladinFan]

And the Braves clinch their second straight division title.

[Laker]

Twins beat KC 4-3. Indians beat the Phillies so the magic number is 5.

[Laker]

Twins losing big, but the Phillies beat the Indians. Magic number is 4.

[bonarae]

Meanwhile...

Have the Cubs said goodbye to the Wild Card?

Ugh. Yanks / Twinkies again in the ALDS.

[Laker]

Twins win over the Royals 12-8. Magic number is 3.

​​​​​​​Twins attendance at Target Field this season: 2,294,152. 28,323 per game.

[bonarae]

Meanwhile...

Ned Yost is retiring at the end of this season...

https://www.mlb.com/news/ned-yost-retires-as-royals-manager

[ngineer]

Actually glad to see the Nationals put the proverbial fork in the Phils tonight rather than tease us for a few more days. If the limp home these last 8 games, Kapler will be gone, which will make me happy.

[PaladinFan]

Actually glad to see the Nationals put the proverbial fork in the Phils tonight rather than tease us for a few more days. If the limp home these last 8 games, Kapler will be gone, which will make me happy.

Not sure where the Phillies go. They've spent a bunch of money and are actually further out of first this season than they were last season.

[ngineer]

Not sure where the Phillies go. They've spent a bunch of money and are actually further out of first this season than they were last season.

It's been primarily a starting pitching problem. The bullpen was a MASH unit to begin the season, but somewhat righted itself by midway point. However, starting pitching has been horrid throughout, with exception of Nola, who himself has struggled of late. Management shored up the offense, but ignored the starting pitching passing on Corbin, Keuchel and others "hoping" their young guns of Velazquez, Pivetta, Eickhoff, and Eflin were all going to bloom. Other than an occasional 'quality start' no one stepped up. Of the four, only Eflin showed some sign of a future as a starter. Phils have one nice stud in AA who may join next year, but front office MUST go big in off season for some quality free agents or a deal. At the moment, they are one win short of last year's 80-82, with 7 to play.

[PaladinFan]

It's been primarily a starting pitching problem. The bullpen was a MASH unit to begin the season, but somewhat righted itself by midway point. However, starting pitching has been horrid throughout, with exception of Nola, who himself has struggled of late. Management shored up the offense, but ignored the starting pitching passing on Corbin, Keuchel and others "hoping" their young guns of Velazquez, Pivetta, Eickhoff, and Eflin were all going to bloom. Other than an occasional 'quality start' no one stepped up. Of the four, only Eflin showed some sign of a future as a starter. Phils have one nice stud in AA who may join next year, but front office MUST go big in off season for some quality free agents or a deal. At the moment, they are one win short of last year's 80-82, with 7 to play.

But isn't that just a self-perpetuating problem? The roster isn't good, so spend more money?

I look at it this way - talent-wise, the Phillies are lagging behind Atlanta and New York. Atlanta has more elite talent on their MLB roster and a deeper farm system. They are built for a long run. Which players exactly will Philly pick up this offseason that will close that gap? They aren't just one or two players away from contending for a title.

[Laker]

Twins top Tigers 4-2. Magic Number is 2. Cleveland is up 8-0 at the White Sox in the 4th.

[ngineer]

But isn't that just a self-perpetuating problem? The roster isn't good, so spend more money?

I look at it this way - talent-wise, the Phillies are lagging behind Atlanta and New York. Atlanta has more elite talent on their MLB roster and a deeper farm system. They are built for a long run. Which players exactly will Philly pick up this offseason that will close that gap? They aren't just one or two players away from contending for a title.

It will depend on what occurs on 9/30...Is McPhail, Klentak, and/or Kapler retained? Phils need to go after the Astros free-agent pitcher (senioritis at the moment) and Rendon of the Nats. 3B a big problem this hear. Franco has been an ongoing project and time to move on. While I don't care much for Kapler, I appreciate the situation he was put in by front office by not giving him any starting pitching. Corbin and Keuchel were there for the taking.

[bonarae]

Twinkies' magic number is now 1, pending the result of the Indians game.

[Laker]

Twinkies' magic number is now 1, pending the result of the Indians game.

Twins over Tigers 5-1.

White Sox lead the Indians 5-3 in the 7th. Could this be the night?

[Laker]

ChiSox win 8-3, Twins win Central for the first time since 2010.

[bonarae]

Do you think the baseballs will be altered again for next season?

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mlb-commissioner-rob-manfred-open-to-altering-baseballs-after-the-home-run-record-was-shattered-in-2019/

[PaladinFan]

It will depend on what occurs on 9/30...Is McPhail, Klentak, and/or Kapler retained? Phils need to go after the Astros free-agent pitcher (senioritis at the moment) and Rendon of the Nats. 3B a big problem this hear. Franco has been an ongoing project and time to move on. While I don't care much for Kapler, I appreciate the situation he was put in by front office by not giving him any starting pitching. Corbin and Keuchel were there for the taking.

Keuchel hinted in an interview the Phillies were never really involved with him.

The significance of not really pursuing Keuchel suggests, to me, that the Phillies' resources aren't infinite. What other reason would there be not to pursue an available starting pitcher who eventually lands with a rival?

If the Phillies resources are not infinite, the odds of landing multiple top free agents seems unlikely. Even if they did, is Rendon going to cover 17 games in the standings next year?

[Laker]

Do you think the baseballs will be altered again for next season?

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mlb-commissioner-rob-manfred-open-to-altering-baseballs-after-the-home-run-record-was-shattered-in-2019/

I just don't know how the Twins got their new found power this year. More than just Nelson Cruz.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EFXEDOGXsAAtT8T?format=jpg&name=900x900

[Thumper 76]

How bout the Brew Crew?!?!?! Beginning of September they had something like a 5-10% chance of the playoffs, lost Yelich (MVP back to back, fight me), then locked up a wildcard spot last night and closed within 1.5 games of 1st in the Central! LETS GOOOOO













Also FTC. Fly the L baby.


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[Thumper 76]

I just don't know how the Twins got their new found power this year. More than just Nelson Cruz.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EFXEDOGXsAAtT8T?format=jpg&name=900x900

I know Twins fans love them some dong, but they don’t need to be so in your face about it xlolx


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[ngineer]

Keuchel hinted in an interview the Phillies were never really involved with him.

The significance of not really pursuing Keuchel suggests, to me, that the Phillies' resources aren't infinite. What other reason would there be not to pursue an available starting pitcher who eventually lands with a rival?

If the Phillies resources are not infinite, the odds of landing multiple top free agents seems unlikely. Even if they did, is Rendon going to cover 17 games in the standings next year?

Certainly not. However, his is worth a few and with any semblance of an "average" starting rotation, they can easily make up 12 games that gets them into contention. The Phils had indicated that they had the wherewithal to pursue BOTH Harper and Machado, so that tells me the assets are there if they want to pull the trigger. Klentak and/or MacPhail were enamoured with their young arms and put all hope in that basket. Someone was out to lunch on that. I see the everyday lineup as being above average and could be very good, anticipating Hoskins gets straightened out from trying pull too much. The only weak spot is 3B. You are right that the Phils never seriously pursued Keuchel. I think they saw him as too old for serious pursuit of a long term contract and were already locked in with Arrieta. Once into the early 30's 'issues' tend to increase. The main focus is ages 24-32. Corbin is slightly younger, but no major health issues of which I'm aware. Phils offered 5 years, Nats offered 6. Balancing the risk of how many "quality" years are you going to get? Corbin in this year's rotation would have been a significant upgrade over anything, other than Nola, the Phillies had.

Kapler has one more year on his contract. Will be interesting to see if they will give him one more shot. However, if they fire him, then Klentak should be ushered out as well. This was a joint effort. Maybe Joe Maddon will want to come home to PA?

[PaladinFan]

Certainly not. However, his is worth a few and with any semblance of an "average" starting rotation, they can easily make up 12 games that gets them into contention. The Phils had indicated that they had the wherewithal to pursue BOTH Harper and Machado, so that tells me the assets are there if they want to pull the trigger. Klentak and/or MacPhail were enamoured with their young arms and put all hope in that basket. Someone was out to lunch on that. I see the everyday lineup as being above average and could be very good, anticipating Hoskins gets straightened out from trying pull too much. The only weak spot is 3B. You are right that the Phils never seriously pursued Keuchel. I think they saw him as too old for serious pursuit of a long term contract and were already locked in with Arrieta. Once into the early 30's 'issues' tend to increase. The main focus is ages 24-32. Corbin is slightly younger, but no major health issues of which I'm aware. Phils offered 5 years, Nats offered 6. Balancing the risk of how many "quality" years are you going to get? Corbin in this year's rotation would have been a significant upgrade over anything, other than Nola, the Phillies had.

Kapler has one more year on his contract. Will be interesting to see if they will give him one more shot. However, if they fire him, then Klentak should be ushered out as well. This was a joint effort. Maybe Joe Maddon will want to come home to PA?

I don't see how Kapler survives this season.

I'd frankly like to see Kapler managing a small market team like Pittsburgh.

[ngineer]

Well, the Phillies will NOT have a losing season this year!!! Looks like Phils are not pitching Nola today but going with a "bullpen start" for this mop up of a mess of a year. They've puked and shat all over the last month, so a lot of mop up guys needed....

[bonarae]

Joe Maddon is out... Gabe Kapler's fate is still TBD... xconfusedx

[POD Knows]

Twins apparently set the major league record for team home runs,

[Laker]

Joe Maddon is out... Gabe Kapler's fate is still TBD... xconfusedx

Why did they fire him- wins/losses or personality conflict?

[Peems]

Flaherty pitched a gem today. Since the All star break Jack Flaherty has a 0.97 ERA and 0.74 WHIP, 118/20 K/BB and that is not counting today.

[bonarae]

Meanwhile...

Do you think the Astros will win their 2nd WS in 3 years?

No sign of Phillies management on their personnel status.

Will Boston break up their vaunted outfield?

Rendon has been offered a 7-year extension. Will he wait until his Nats are eliminated before signing?

[cx500d]

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Scene outside Nats park...tickets behind home plate for the wild card playoff


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[Laker]

Bottom half of the 6th- Brewers lead 3-1.

[Laker]

That changed quickly. Nats score 3 in the bottom of the 8th to win 4-3. Brewers are done.

[caribbeanhen]

Soto, when you need a big hit get your Dominican to home plate ..... ala Francisco Cabrera

[caribbeanhen]

Do you think the baseballs will be altered again for next season?

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mlb-commissioner-rob-manfred-open-to-altering-baseballs-after-the-home-run-record-was-shattered-in-2019/

Yes, they will do something before somebody bunts a homerun.... might as well use an orange baseball with all the juice pumped into the ball, it has become a joke, lots of cheap Homeruns just don't excite the average fan

[NHwildEcat]

I think the Red Sox will end up moving Betts. He won't sign before free agency - and will command a mega deal that I think is uncomfortable for any team. They could get better value for their money by trading him and getting a haul in return - then have the flexibility to pay other guys in the future (i.e. Devers). They need to also figure out something with the pitching staff - and pray to God that Sale can bounce back from this down year. It's really all about that pitching staff.

I hate to see Betts go, but they have offered him massive extensions already. It is clear he would prefer to get his money and play in a place where there is less buzz around the ebs and flows of the season.

[cx500d]

That changed quickly. Nats score 3 in the bottom of the 8th to win 4-3. Brewers are done.

I had a blast at the Nats game last night. 7.83 innings of teeth gnashing, hand wringing, and sweat pumps followed by 20 seconds of elation, and a further half inning of nervous worry, finally followed by serious relief.


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[caribbeanhen]

I had a blast at the Nats game last night. 7.83 innings of teeth gnashing, hand wringing, and sweat pumps followed by 20 seconds of elation, and a further half inning of nervous worry, finally followed by serious relief.


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you just described why baseball is greater than football

[POD Knows]

you just described why baseball is greater than footballBlasphemy. Also, it is awesome that they are having the Twins/Yanks game on the freaking MLB network. My wife is a Twins fan and losing her mind over it, we don't get that station.

[PaladinFan]

Blasphemy. Also, it is awesome that they are having the Twins/Yanks game on the freaking MLB network. My wife is a Twins fan and losing her mind over it, we don't get that station.

Hey, the Braves first pitch is at 5:00 in a city with unbelievably bad traffic in 94 degrees.

[Bisonator]

Blasphemy. Also, it is awesome that they are having the Twins/Yanks game on the freaking MLB network. My wife is a Twins fan and losing her mind over it, we don't get that station.
Stream it.

[Silenoz]

Well now that the A's are gone, again, I guess go Rays/Twins. Maybe Nats and Braves. **** everyone else.

[PaladinFan]

Ugh. Braves have 3-1 lead, set up man gets pulled before starting his inning with an oblique issue, and the Cardinals score six. Braves come back with 3 in the 9th, but it wasn't enough.

Freddie Freeman hit a 9th inning homer, though, that I'm not entirely sure has landed yet.

[caribbeanhen]

Acuna

Cardinals are mad at him
Braves manager is mad at him
Freeman is not happy with him

but Wow that kid is a lighting rod of talent

[Bisonator]

What a dumb ass and what was that **** he did rounding the bases on the 9th inning homer?? Kid needs to be slapped by his own teammates.

[ngineer]

What a dumb ass and what was that **** he did rounding the bases on the 9th inning homer?? Kid needs to be slapped by his own teammates.

"In the day" he'll be wearing the ball's seams next game. We'll see...

[bonarae]

Meanwhile...

Not too many Bombas and poor relief pitching mean no win. :( Yankees still have the Twinkies' number.

[Laker]

Meanwhile...

Not too many Bombas and poor relief pitching mean no win. :( Yankees still have the Twinkies' number.

Watching that game was like having a root canal done by Dr. Mengele. Absolute torture.

[caribbeanhen]

What a dumb ass and what was that **** he did rounding the bases on the 9th inning homer?? Kid needs to be slapped by his own teammates.

I pretty can much agree with this, especially since the Braves were still 2 runs down after the 9th inning HR he hit, but the difference is he is a talented 21 year old Mother ****er

if the HR Tied the game I would be somewhat ok with his 2 step dance move approaching third base in that situation

[bonarae]

Meanwhile...

Will the Twins need more than skill and luck to advance past the ALDS? Or should the fans move on to other sports?

[PaladinFan]

I pretty can much agree with this, especially since the Braves were still 2 runs down after the 9th inning HR he hit, but the difference is he is a talented 21 year old Mother ****er

if the HR Tied the game I would be somewhat ok with his 2 step dance move approaching third base in that situation

Acuna does the exact same thing on every home run he hits - he claps his hands crossing home and stutter steps around third. Baseball is full of weird quirky things, and that's one of them. It's not like he broke that out just for the playoffs. He hit 40+ homers this year, and I'm pretty sure did the same thing on every one of them.

Acuna's a flashy kid. He plays the game with a passion and enjoys the moment.

The only criticism of his game is that he sometimes doesn't run out of the box on a ball hit off the wall.

[PaladinFan]

Braves staged a great comeback today against the Cardinals to go up 2-1. Soroka was brilliant, as was Wainwright.

Atlanta can close out the series tomorrow. Does not look like they've named a starter yet. Might be Teheran. Could be Keuchel on short rest.

[TTUEagles]

Braves staged a great comeback today against the Cardinals to go up 2-1. Soroka was brilliant, as was Wainwright.

Atlanta can close out the series tomorrow. Does not look like they've named a starter yet. Might be Teheran. Could be Keuchel on short rest.

I'm pretty sure it will be Keuchel, but I would like Teheran get a shot against the Righty-heavy-Cards lineup. Have Keuchel come in once the lineup has turned over twice...

[caribbeanhen]

Acuna does the exact same thing on every home run he hits - he claps his hands crossing home and stutter steps around third. Baseball is full of weird quirky things, and that's one of them. It's not like he broke that out just for the playoffs. He hit 40+ homers this year, and I'm pretty sure did the same thing on every one of them.

Acuna's a flashy kid. He plays the game with a passion and enjoys the moment.

The only criticism of his game is that he sometimes doesn't run out of the box on a ball hit off the wall.

I wouldn’t say he does exactly the same thing, he put some xtra mustard on the approach to thirdbase on the HR trot, Chief Knockahoma never had those moves

Still not understanding why he can’t run to first base

Im not that worried about it though, his AB’s are a must see

On today’s game I felt the Cardinals manager gave the Braves a break when he walked McCanna in the ninth to face Swanson..... just s gut feeling

[MR. CHICKEN]

Acuna does the exact same thing on every home run he hits - he claps his hands crossing home and stutter steps around third. Baseball is full of weird quirky things, and that's one of them. It's not like he broke that out just for the playoffs. He hit 40+ homers this year, and I'm pretty sure did the same thing on every one of them.

Acuna's a flashy kid. He plays the game with a passion and enjoys the moment.

The only criticism of his game is that he sometimes doesn't run out of the box on a ball hit off the wall.


31154....ALL DUH MO' REASON.......TA PLUNK 'EM...........BRAWK!

[PaladinFan]

I wouldn’t say he does exactly the same thing, he put some xtra mustard on the approach to thirdbase on the HR trot, Chief Knockahoma never had those moves

Still not understanding why he can’t run to first base

Im not that worried about it though, his AB’s are a must see

On today’s game I felt the Cardinals manager gave the Braves a break when he walked McCanna in the ninth to face Swanson..... just s gut feeling

Schildt's biggest gamble, I think, was leaving Wainwright in as long as he did. It ended up not backfiring, but I do not understand that decision. You've got a pen warm and you're going to let Wainwright face Acuna a fourth time with a 1 run lead?

I suppose the numbers said pitch to Swanson, a righty, over McCann. I guess you can second guess any decision. Just glad it worked out for the Braves.

Really hope they can close it out today and worry about Flaherty next season.

[Bisonator]

Meanwhile...

Will the Twins need more than skill and luck to advance past the ALDS? Or should the fans move on to other sports?
I think most Twins fans moved on once they knew they were playing the Yankees. If they don't add pitching in the off season nothings gonna change.

[PaladinFan]

I think most Twins fans moved on once they knew they were playing the Yankees. If they don't add pitching in the off season nothings gonna change.

on the bright side, at least you don't get to be obliterated by the Astros.

[bonarae]

Meanwhile... can the Twins do what the Rays did earlier? Greinke is baseball's Nick Kyrgios?

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Cards win 5-4 in 10! Game 5 will be in Atlanta on Wednesday!

[CHIP72]

I’m at the Dodgers/Nationals NLDS Game 4, and the Nationals did not come close to selling out this game.


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[cx500d]

I’m at the Dodgers/Nationals NLDS Game 4, and the Nationals did not come close to selling out this game.


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Me too, but I enjoyed the 6-1 win


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[cx500d]

Me too, but I enjoyed the 6-1 win. ~37K attendance. I think rain threat kept people away, plus the ass whooping last night scared some away.


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[ngineer]

It was reported that the Phils have terminated their pitching coach, but that some 'other staff' were being retained. Jury's been out, now for 8 days on Kapler. Judge may need to give a 'dynamite charge' soon.

[cx500d]

It was reported that the Phils have terminated their pitching coach, but that some 'other staff' were being retained. Jury's been out, now for 8 days on Kapler. Judge may need to give a 'dynamite charge' soon.

How’s Bryce Harper enjoying his off season?


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[bonarae]

Twinkies still can't quench the Yankees and their own curse against that team.

So much for the Bomba Squad. xbawlingx

[PaladinFan]

Cards win 5-4 in 10! Game 5 will be in Atlanta on Wednesday!

That was a crusher. Really missed Culberson, Camargo, and Inciarte in that game. One base hit in any one of 3 or 4 innings would have broken it open for Atlanta.

Whelp. We do get what the baseball watching nation wants - elimination game with two electric pitchers on the mound in a packed house.

[PaladinFan]

Meanwhile... can the Twins do what the Rays did earlier? Greinke is baseball's Nick Kyrgios?

Not sure if this is what you are referring to, but Grienke has a social anxiety issue. He's sort of always been aloof in interviews.

There's a really good profile from Joe Posnanski done 10 years ago when Grienke was with Kansas City. https://www.si.com/more-sports/2009/04/28/zack-greinke

[CHIP72]

CX500d,

RE: Dodgers/Nationals NLDS Game 4 attendance:

You have no idea what you are talking about. In most cases people buy MLB playoff tickets days in advance of the game. Because MLB counts attendance based on tickets sold, people who stayed away because of the weather (and quite honestly, the weather forecast wasn’t bad; it ended up being worse weather-wise during the game than predicted) would still have been counted in the attendance. The slightly less than 37K announced attendance included nearly 5K unsold tickets, and that was for a game that started only about 30 minutes earlier than a typical weeknight game in a market that has over 6 million people.

NLDS Game 4, with all those unsold tickets and noticeable number of empty seats in various portions of Nationals Park, was an embarrassing showing by the Nationals’ fanbase.


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[Bison Fan in NW MN]

Twins got boat raced by the Yankees.

13 straight wins for the Yankees over the Twins in the post season.

[bulldog10jw]

Twins got boat raced by the Yankees.

13 straight wins for the Yankees over the Twins in the post season.

The Twins absolutely folded. It was embarrassing.

[Laker]

Yankees are just better than the Twins. No one came through in the clutch at bat- and the Evil Empire made some great defensive plays.

Go Astros. Or Rays.

[bulldog10jw]

Yankees are just better than the Twins. No one came through in the clutch at bat- and the Evil Empire made some great defensive plays.

Go Astros. Or Rays.

The Yankees are better, but the Tigers would have put up more of a fight.

[PaladinFan]

The Yankees are better, but the Tigers would have put up more of a fight.

Everything is magnified in the postseason. Two really good teams intensely focused on a single goal. Every little mistake is a critical one.

[Bisonator]

The Yankees are better, but the Tigers would have put up more of a fight.
Based on what? xlolx

Twins couldn't get the big hit when they needed it. They relied on the HR too much this year. They need to upgrade their pitching staff in the worst way but I don't see them adding much this off season.

[JayJ79]

The slightly less than 37K announced attendance included nearly 5K unsold tickets
If the tickets were unsold, why would they count toward attendance?

[TTUEagles]

That was a crusher. Really missed Culberson, Camargo, and Inciarte in that game. One base hit in any one of 3 or 4 innings would have broken it open for Atlanta.

Whelp. We do get what the baseball watching nation wants - elimination game with two electric pitchers on the mound in a packed house.
The Cardinals’ stars have shown up, as has Acuña... big question is will Freddie Freeman show up for Game 5?

[Laker]

The Yankees are better, but the Tigers would have put up more of a fight.

Are you talking about LSU or Auburn? :D

[caribbeanhen]

That was a crusher. Really missed Culberson, Camargo, and Inciarte in that game. One base hit in any one of 3 or 4 innings would have broken it open for Atlanta.

Whelp. We do get what the baseball watching nation wants - elimination game with two electric pitchers on the mound in a packed house.

Tomlin was in good grove, hated the move taking him out

[PaladinFan]

Tomlin was in good grove, hated the move taking him out

As much as I like postseason baseball, the thing I don't like is that the managers have to handle the game completely differently than they would over the previous 162+ contests.

Bottom line, the Braves middle of the lineup isn't hitting. Acuna has been on base a dozen times and, I think, the only time he's scored was his solo home run. The runs are out there and the series is there for the winning, just gotta get the big guys going.

[Laker]

Just think if Oakland would lose the Raiders, Warriors and A's?

MLB told the A's they can go to Vegas if the city of Oakland doesn't drop its lawsuit that the county of Alemeda be forced to sell their half of the Coliseum to Oakland instead of the A's who are offering more. Oakland can't match the A's offer of $85 million to buy the portion they don't own (owning half already).

[bonarae]

Just think if Oakland would lose the Raiders, Warriors and A's?

MLB told the A's they can go to Vegas if the city of Oakland doesn't drop its lawsuit that the county of Alemeda be forced to sell their half of the Coliseum to Oakland instead of the A's who are offering more. Oakland can't match the A's offer of $85 million to buy the portion they don't own (owning half already).



ALL THREE at once?! Wow, that's going to sting them...

[Professor Chaos]

Switching gears a bit but wanted to throw an idea I had out there for MLB's pace of play conundrum. Last night the Astros and Rays played a nearly 4 hour 8.5 inning game. Each team used 6 pitchers. Looking at the box score it looks like 6 of those 12 pitchers started in the middle of an inning. My idea is this, why not eliminate the mound warm-up tosses pitchers get when they're inserted in the middle of an inning? Batters don't get a few swings off a BP pitcher when they pinch hit. These pitchers have a full size mound to warm up on out in the bullpen. I say if they come in mid-inning (unless due to injury) they need to throw live from the get-go. In the case of last night's game I think that would've gotten rid of 6 commercial breaks and probably got the game over with 20+ minutes quicker.

[Laker]

ALL THREE at once?! Wow, that's going to sting them...

Warriors are moving across the bay. It isn't because they weren't drawing fans in Oakland. Same with the Raiders- the first time to LA, now to Vegas.

How many times have there been rumors of the A's leaving? And remember when the Giants were leaving for Washington DC and then to San Jose?

Soon it will be like Gertrude Stein said, "There is no there there."

[Bisonator]

Switching gears a bit but wanted to throw an idea I had out there for MLB's pace of play conundrum. Last night the Astros and Rays played a nearly 4 hour 8.5 inning game. Each team used 6 pitchers. Looking at the box score it looks like 6 of those 12 pitchers started in the middle of an inning. My idea is this, why not eliminate the mound warm-up tosses pitchers get when they're inserted in the middle of an inning? Batters don't get a few swings off a BP pitcher when they pinch hit. These pitchers have a full size mound to warm up on out in the bullpen. I say if they come in mid-inning (unless due to injury) they need to throw live from the get-go. In the case of last night's game I think that would've gotten rid of 6 commercial breaks and probably got the game over with 20+ minutes quicker.
I never have understood those warmup pitches, that's what they are doing in the fricking pen. So I agree with you but that's not gonna make a huge difference. What they need to do is stop these clowns from having to adjust everything after every damn pitch. Just fricking stay in the damn box and hit FFS. The constant adjusting of their gloves or pads or jersey or helmet is mind numbing.

[Professor Chaos]

I never have understood those warmup pitches, that's what they are doing in the fricking pen. So I agree with you but that's not gonna make a huge difference. What they need to do is stop these clowns from having to adjust everything after every damn pitch. Just fricking stay in the damn box and hit FFS. The constant adjusting of their gloves or pads or jersey or helmet is mind numbing.
Yeah, that's annoying too. Robinson Cano was the absolute worst at that. That would be a really tough sell to change though but it wouldn't be outrageous to say that if you don't swing (or at least offer) at the previous pitch the pitcher can throw the next pitch whenever he's ready so step out of the box at your own risk. Of course players could get around that by checking their swing on every pitch so they have to reset. It's difficult to enforce any changes around that.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

St. Louis puts up 10 runs in the first inning....lol.

[cx500d]

CX500d,

RE: Dodgers/Nationals NLDS Game 4 attendance:

You have no idea what you are talking about. In most cases people buy MLB playoff tickets days in advance of the game. Because MLB counts attendance based on tickets sold, people who stayed away because of the weather (and quite honestly, the weather forecast wasn’t bad; it ended up being worse weather-wise during the game than predicted) would still have been counted in the attendance. The slightly less than 37K announced attendance included nearly 5K unsold tickets, and that was for a game that started only about 30 minutes earlier than a typical weeknight game in a market that has over 6 million people.

NLDS Game 4, with all those unsold tickets and noticeable number of empty seats in various portions of Nationals Park, was an embarrassing showing by the Nationals’ fanbase.


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the entire season has been lowly attended, so only 5k unsold tickets is a win.


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[ngineer]

Switching gears a bit but wanted to throw an idea I had out there for MLB's pace of play conundrum. Last night the Astros and Rays played a nearly 4 hour 8.5 inning game. Each team used 6 pitchers. Looking at the box score it looks like 6 of those 12 pitchers started in the middle of an inning. My idea is this, why not eliminate the mound warm-up tosses pitchers get when they're inserted in the middle of an inning? Batters don't get a few swings off a BP pitcher when they pinch hit. These pitchers have a full size mound to warm up on out in the bullpen. I say if they come in mid-inning (unless due to injury) they need to throw live from the get-go. In the case of last night's game I think that would've gotten rid of 6 commercial breaks and probably got the game over with 20+ minutes quicker.

Ah-hem! ka-ching..

[ngineer]

What a lousy way to end a season for the Bravos, but a superlative year they had. Actually rooting for the Nats, now, in the NL, which is weird but just seems that they have waited long enough.

[cx500d]

What a lousy way to end a season for the Bravos, but a superlative year they had. Actually rooting for the Nets, now, in the NL, which is weird but just seems that they have waited long enough.

We are doomed


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[bonarae]

Do you think we side with Duffey? Are the Twins fans better than the Red Sox fans in this area, though?

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/twins-reliever-tyler-duffey-says-yankees-fans-are-the-worst-comments-on-their-behavior-during-alds/

[bonarae]

Meanwhile ...

How about 'dem Nats?! 10 innings and an epic implosion of the Dodger pitching .... xlolx xhurrayx

Cards / Nats should be that interesting.

[PaladinFan]

What a lousy way to end a season for the Bravos, but a superlative year they had. Actually rooting for the Nets, now, in the NL, which is weird but just seems that they have waited long enough.

Some nights you just have a game like that. Unfortunate that it happened in a series clincher.

Bush league for the Cardinals to throw at Acuna with a 12 run lead, too.

Braves are in a fine position going forward. Many fans think that the management has to be more judicious with how they use some of the key players during the season. Freddie Freeman, for instance, hardly ever gets a day off (he never asks for one), but promptly had a dud of a series and wasted one at bat after another with men on base. Bad time to have a slump

[PaladinFan]

Ah-hem! ka-ching..

That's the ridiculous argument about pace of play - there's a simple solution to that problem and it is almost entirely the length of the commercial breaks.

They'd rather speed up the game itself than cut down on their revenue.

[MR. CHICKEN]

Some nights you just have a game like that. Unfortunate that it happened in a series clincher.

Bush league for the Cardinals to throw at Acuna with a 12 run lead, too.

Braves are in a fine position going forward. Many fans think that the management has to be more judicious with how they use some of the key players during the season. Freddie Freeman, for instance, hardly ever gets a day off (he never asks for one), but promptly had a dud of a series and wasted one at bat after another with men on base. Bad time to have a slump

.....BUSH....TA TROT LIKE UH TURKEY........AH SAID TA PLUNK 'EM.....MANY POSTS AGO...(DAT'S WHEN YA PLUNK.....WHEN IT CAIN'T HURT YA)....................BRAWK!

[Laker]

Meanwhile ...

How about 'dem Nats?! 10 innings and an epic implosion of the Dodger pitching .... xlolx xhurrayx

Cards / Nats should be that interesting.

Started watching until the Dodgers pulled away- turned to Ap State @ LALA. Switched back after that finished and BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! Listened on the radio and BOOM again. And I can't feel one bit sorry for LA.

[caribbeanhen]

Forget about the fans, let Freeman play

You can’t out think a slump

Honestly, let Freeman decide if he needs to sit

[cx500d]

Meanwhile ...

How about 'dem Nats?! 10 innings and an epic implosion of the Dodger pitching .... xlolx xhurrayx

Cards / Nats should be that interesting.

Looking forward to the home stand


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[MR. CHICKEN]

....PHIGHTIN'S...CAN KAPLER..........JES'.....CAME ACROSS TV.....xwavex....BRAWK!

[ngineer]

Yep, made my day! what took 'em so long? I see they also canned longtime trainer Scott Sheridan. Don't know what's going on there. Keeping most of the coaching staff, ecxcept pitching coach. Manuel going back to being "front office adviser". I'd like to see them talk t Joe Maddon. He's somewhat of a "local", born/raised in Hazelton and went to...cough, cough, Laughteryette College, where he played freshman football.

[ngineer]

We are doomed


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Oh, I bring good karma! Also, not thinking of basketball, auto-correct changed "Nats" to "Nets"

[PaladinFan]

Yep, made my day! what took 'em so long? I see they also canned longtime trainer Scott Sheridan. Don't know what's going on there. Keeping most of the coaching staff, ecxcept pitching coach. Manuel going back to being "front office adviser". I'd like to see them talk t Joe Maddon. He's somewhat of a "local", born/raised in Hazelton and went to...cough, cough, Laughteryette College, where he played freshman football.

Maddon likely a big name. Girardi still out there. Buck Showalter. John Farrell. Brad Ausmus. Others.

Ron Washington, Braves third base coach, has had his name thrown around a good bit too.

I forget how many open managerial jobs there are, but it's a pretty sizable number.

[cx500d]

Oh, I bring good karma! Also, not thinking of basketball, auto-correct changed "Nats" to "Nets"

I should thank you! I figured
Out what you meant


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[caribbeanhen]

Bryceadelphia giving consideration to Dusty Baker

[cx500d]

Bryceadelphia giving consideration to Dusty Baker

Is that near Wentzylvania?


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[OSBF]

Some nights you just have a game like that. Unfortunate that it happened in a series clincher.

Bush league for the Cardinals to throw at Acuna with a 12 run lead, too.

Braves are in a fine position going forward. Many fans think that the management has to be more judicious with how they use some of the key players during the season. Freddie Freeman, for instance, hardly ever gets a day off (he never asks for one), but promptly had a dud of a series and wasted one at bat after another with men on base. Bad time to have a slump

Ozuna got hit first
BEYOND bush league to hit a guy when your BEHIND by 12

[OSBF]

I never have understood those warmup pitches, that's what they are doing in the fricking pen. So I agree with you but that's not gonna make a huge difference. What they need to do is stop these clowns from having to adjust everything after every damn pitch. Just fricking stay in the damn box and hit FFS. The constant adjusting of their gloves or pads or jersey or helmet is mind numbing.

There is good reason for why this happens
MLB regulates and monitors everything about the mound on the field of play
Some teams will play games with the bullpen mounds, change the height, change the slope, shorten or lengthen the landing area, etc
Its important to allow the guy coming in a chance to get a feel for the mound on the field vs what he was on in the bullpen

In college Bradley was infamous for this, at their old stadium the pens were in foul ground down the foul lines
The visitors didn't have a mound, you had a flat surface that may or may not even have a pitching rubber
They claimed it was for the safety of fielders coming into foul territory to attempt to make a play

But somehow THEIR side of the field always had a mound on it...……………..

[Bisonoline]

There is good reason for why this happens
MLB regulates and monitors everything about the mound on the field of play
Some teams will play games with the bullpen mounds, change the height, change the slope, shorten or lengthen the landing area, etc
Its important to allow the guy coming in a chance to get a feel for the mound on the field vs what he was on in the bullpen

In college Bradley was infamous for this, at their old stadium the pens were in foul ground down the foul lines
The visitors didn't have a mound, you had a flat surface that may or may not even have a pitching rubber
They claimed it was for the safety of fielders coming into foul territory to attempt to make a play

But somehow THEIR side of the field always had a mound on it...……………..

I never thought or knew that they did stuff like that. Interesting.

[ngineer]

I never thought or knew that they did stuff like that. Interesting.

Oh my, yes. There is a great book called "The Baseball Code"--the unwritten rules of baseball. There was a section looking back at all the 'groundwork' teams field crews would do to their field to give them an edge or screw with the opposition. I remember the Dodgers, back in the 60's, used to add dirt down the infield baselines to 'tilt' toward the infield so that bunts (what are they anymore?)would stay fair when they had their great base running team with Maury Wills and Co. Screwing with the opponents bullpen mound has long been another 'dirty trick'.

[PaladinFan]

Ozuna got hit first
BEYOND bush league to hit a guy when your BEHIND by 12

What reason on earth would the Braves have to hit Ozuna? Why would they put more Cardinals runners on base?

[Laker]

Oh my, yes. There is a great book called "The Baseball Code"--the unwritten rules of baseball. There was a section looking back at all the 'groundwork' teams field crews would do to their field to give them an edge or screw with the opposition. I remember the Dodgers, back in the 60's, used to add dirt down the infield baselines to 'tilt' toward the infield so that bunts (what are they anymore?)would stay fair when they had their great base running team with Maury Wills and Co. Screwing with the opponents bullpen mound has long been another 'dirty trick'.

Some teams would really wet down the basepaths if they were playing a base stealer like Wills.

There are all kinds of tricks pulled in sports. 1968- USC @ Minnesota. That grass in Memorial Stadium was long enough to bale. Gophers led in the 4th quarter but couldn't stop OJ Simpson from scoring 4 TDs. He murdered the Gophers............

[OSBF]

What reason on earth would the Braves have to hit Ozuna? Why would they put more Cardinals runners on base?

Because he was wearing out their staff to the tune of an over 400 BA?
This is just how baseball works, the casual fan doesn't really understand it

1 guy gets red hot, you hit him
other team retaliates by hitting/throwing at somebody
Everybody stomps around and yells, few guys may come out of the dugout

then its over, the players take care of this stuff just fine
another one of those un-written rules

ALSO
Ever noticed how sometimes when a guy gets hit he just heads to 1st with no drama and sometimes the same guy will throw the helmet and stand and glare at the mound and even take a couple steps in that direction?
These guys KNOW when it was one that got away and one that was with intent
If you get hit with a fastball, 99% chance that was on purpose
You get hit with a slider or cutter, likely one that got away, missed the release point, whatever

Both Ozuna and Accuna got hit with fastballs
Both were to send a message, the players dealt with it and its over...……………
Until next year...…………..

[Professor Chaos]

There is good reason for why this happens
MLB regulates and monitors everything about the mound on the field of play
Some teams will play games with the bullpen mounds, change the height, change the slope, shorten or lengthen the landing area, etc
Its important to allow the guy coming in a chance to get a feel for the mound on the field vs what he was on in the bullpen

In college Bradley was infamous for this, at their old stadium the pens were in foul ground down the foul lines
The visitors didn't have a mound, you had a flat surface that may or may not even have a pitching rubber
They claimed it was for the safety of fielders coming into foul territory to attempt to make a play

But somehow THEIR side of the field always had a mound on it...……………..
It is the big leagues... if they can monitor the mound on the field I don't think it's too much to ask that they do the same to the two mounds in the visitor's bullpen. If MLB is serious about pace of play improvements it's something easy to look into.

And to add to it... if a manager really wants his new relief pitcher to be able to acclimate to the mound on the playing field wait to put him in until the beginning of the next inning so he can get the normal warm up tosses in while the game is in commercial.

[PaladinFan]

Because he was wearing out their staff to the tune of an over 400 BA?
This is just how baseball works, the casual fan doesn't really understand it

1 guy gets red hot, you hit him
other team retaliates by hitting/throwing at somebody
Everybody stomps around and yells, few guys may come out of the dugout

then its over, the players take care of this stuff just fine
another one of those un-written rules

ALSO
Ever noticed how sometimes when a guy gets hit he just heads to 1st with no drama and sometimes the same guy will throw the helmet and stand and glare at the mound and even take a couple steps in that direction?
These guys KNOW when it was one that got away and one that was with intent
If you get hit with a fastball, 99% chance that was on purpose
You get hit with a slider or cutter, likely one that got away, missed the release point, whatever

Both Ozuna and Accuna got hit with fastballs
Both were to send a message, the players dealt with it and its over...……………
Until next year...…………..

I'd agree with you if the Braves weren't trailing in an elimination game. There's just no reason to be petty in that situation. If this was some Saturday evening in July, then maybe. You aren't going to do that in Game 5 while trailing.

I get why the Cards threw at Acuna. I've seen numerous teams hit Acuna because they can't get him out. The Marlins usually just start throwing at him in the first inning. If this was midseason, they'd have thrown at him several games ago. They waited until they had a big enough lead, which is just weak.

I hate it for Acuna, frankly. Opponents think he showboats, but the kid is a near incomparable talent and just has fun playing the game. He is never in anyone's face. He doesn't talk trash. He's just plays with a lot of energy. If you don't like him watching home runs, then throw something he can't hit to the moon.

All the Cardinals managed to do with that is to ensure one of their star players wears a fastball between the shoulder blades next season.

[JayJ79]

Molina should have thrown his bat at Acuna after his walkoff sac fly in G4. (or maybe he did. haha)

[OSBF]

I'd agree with you if the Braves weren't trailing in an elimination game. There's just no reason to be petty in that situation. If this was some Saturday evening in July, then maybe. You aren't going to do that in Game 5 while trailing.

I get why the Cards threw at Acuna. I've seen numerous teams hit Acuna because they can't get him out. The Marlins usually just start throwing at him in the first inning. If this was midseason, they'd have thrown at him several games ago. They waited until they had a big enough lead, which is just weak.

I hate it for Acuna, frankly. Opponents think he showboats, but the kid is a near incomparable talent and just has fun playing the game. He is never in anyone's face. He doesn't talk trash. He's just plays with a lot of energy. If you don't like him watching home runs, then throw something he can't hit to the moon.

All the Cardinals managed to do with that is to ensure one of their star players wears a fastball between the shoulder blades next season.

Ozuna was pegged on purpose
Why?
A) He tore them apart
B) The game was OVER before the first 1/2 of the 1st was over, another baserunner not even another run or another 5 runs were going to impact the outcome

Go look at the statcast on the at bats
Both players were hit with fastballs with almost no movement on them, either down nor across
The bean balls were the straightest pitches thrown in either AB
Both were on purpose
The Braves decided to go first, they did
The Cardinals followed suit, as is expected
Warnings were issued, and it was over

The players do a really good job of policing this themselves
I like the warnings after the retaliation so it doesn't get out of hand, but I also like that the warning *usually* doesn't come after the initial gotcha

[caribbeanhen]

Some teams would really wet down the basepaths if they were playing a base stealer like Wills.

There are all kinds of tricks pulled in sports. 1968- USC @ Minnesota. That grass in Memorial Stadium was long enough to bale. Gophers led in the 4th quarter but couldn't stop OJ Simpson from scoring 4 TDs He murdered the Gophers............

I saw that....

[CHIP72]

I think it is likely this guy won’t be inducted into the Phillies Wall of Fame:

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[Laker]

Nats shut out the Cards 2-0.

[ngineer]

Anyone read the book, K -the story of baseball through its 10 pitches? I just started, but I can tell I am going to love it. Similar to the Baseball Codes it gives an a deep inside look at the history of the game through the development of the the 10 pitches used in the game. Many anecdotes and interviews with all the great pitchers and catchers as to "how they did it".

[bonarae]

Nats have a 2-0 lead in any postseason series since the Expos of 1981... Cards bats are having difficulties getting through Nats pitching...

[ngineer]

I saw that....

Yes, he really knifed through their line quite easily...

[Gil Dobie]

Ulysses Samuel Harrison, born March 16, 1892, In Missouri, one of ten children, to parents Robert A. Harrison and Amanda Harrison of Paragould, Arkansas. Ulysses was found homeless living in the stands on the Bennett Park baseball grounds of the Detroit Tiger's baseball club in early July, 1908, by Ty Cobb. Ulysses became the teams "good luck charm" of sorts and traveled with the Tigers. It is known that Ty Cobb shielded Ulysses from racist bullies, and establishments, trains, hotels, ballparks, eateries. Ty Cobb employed Ulysses Harrison during baseball's off seasons of 1908 and 1909 in Augusta, Georgia as a general helper for visitors, one being President William Howard Taft, and a host of friends in baseball and otherwise. Ulysses also worked at his Augusta Hupmobile showroom. After this time he moved on to work for other ball clubs. By 1916, Ulysses was married, and worked as a chauffeur for Detroit construction magnate F.H. Hubbard, of Goddard and Hubbard. It is believed that Ty Cobb helped him get this job. Married to Alice Ellis of Detroit, William Ellis, father, and Mary Ellis, mother, by Joseph M. Evans, Clergyman, on July 3, 1915, witnesses Grace A. Evans and Jesse Bridgeman. A later marriage is found to Gladys Liveretia Coates in Chicago, Illinois, on September 1, 1920, and death 1944 in Knoxville, Iowa. Research inspired by Bob Poet.

[ngineer]

I find this quite interesting, as Cobb has been considered one of the worst examples of a human being from other accounts. Where'd you find this?

[Laker]

I find this quite interesting, as Cobb has been considered one of the worst examples of a human being from other accounts. Where'd you find this?

I'd love to find some examples, but the dickhead who wrote the book about Cobb claiming he was a super racist has pretty much been debunked. The guy was trying to sell more books (surprised) so he turned it into a narrative like Pastor Weems did with George Washington- only the other way.

Update- Al Stump was the author.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ty_Cobb

[Gil Dobie]

I find this quite interesting, as Cobb has been considered one of the worst examples of a human being from other accounts. Where'd you find this?

As Laker said, Al Stump has his own agenda.

MLB.com link (https://www.mlb.com/news/ty-cobb-history-built-on-inaccuracies-c178601094)

"Turns out, Leerhsen does have a hit on his hands. But not the one he intended. The truth he's helped uncover in his book, "Ty Cobb: A Terrible Beauty," is changing old assumptions and painting a picture of Cobb that -- get this -- actually makes him appear to be a human being.
A flawed human being. A human being whose life did, indeed, come with its fair share of tussles and tumult. But a human being who was not the racist lunatic so many baseball fans assume him to be.If you buy one version of the image of Ty Cobb," Leerhsen said, "it's so one-dimensional and paper thin that it's almost like a cartoon character. He's always in the same emotional place, just like Bugs Bunny or Wile E. Coyote, always doing the same thing when we check in on them."

[cx500d]

Hey, baseball isn’t done yet,...Nats up 7-0 in game 3. There’s still time to get on the Nats bandwagon


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[JayJ79]

I set out fruit fly traps specifically to get rid of gNats.

[cx500d]

I set out fruit fly traps specifically to get rid of gNats.

It ain’t working...


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[JayJ79]

It ain’t working...

oh well. easy enough to get rid of them in my house by just turning off the TV or flipping to a different channel

[cx500d]

oh well. easy enough to get rid of them in my house by just turning off the TV or flipping to a different channel

Go back to your bachelor in paradise series


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[cx500d]

8-1 Nats....up 3 games to zip. I’ll be at the game tomorrow, hopefully the deciding game....


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[caribbeanhen]

8-1 Nats....up 3 games to zip. I’ll be at the game tomorrow, hopefully the deciding game....


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Cx has fair weather fan writing all over him

Nats will take him though

[bonarae]

Have the Cardinals' bats gone the Twins' way back in the ALDS? xconfusedx

[cx500d]

Cx has fair weather fan writing all over him

Nats will take him though

I’ve been going all season, it’s those pesky season tickets my girlfriend has.


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[cx500d]

Have the Cardinals' bats gone the Twins' way back in the ALDS? xconfusedx

Don’t know, but I’m liking it


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[MR. CHICKEN]

31164.........AH'M MISSIN'....PALADINFAN....:(....................... ..............:D....BRAWK!

[ngineer]

Hey, baseball isn’t done yet,...Nats up 7-0 in game 3. There’s still time to get on the Nats bandwagon


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See? My karma is working!xdrunkyx

[cx500d]

Enjoying some pregame festivities
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[cx500d]

See? My karma is working!xdrunkyx

Hopefully your magic is still working tonight


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[Laker]

Houston is up 4-1 in the top of the 9th. This MIGHT get done before midnight.

[JayJ79]

The Cardinals scored 10 runs in the first inning of their clinching game over the Braves, then only scored 9 runs after that (3 in the rest of that Braves game, then 6 total in the NLCS against the gNats).

Washington scored 7 runs in the first inning of their clinching game over the Cardinals, and now will only score 6 total runs in the World Series.

[PaladinFan]

The Nats/Cardinals series is about as unpalatable a baseball series as it could get for Atlanta.

Also a lot of chatter about how MLB changed the baseballs from what they were using in the regular season. Seems like the data supports that - balls hit in the playoffs with certain angle and exit velocity are traveling about 30 feet shorter than they were in the regular season.

[PaladinFan]

31164.........AH'M MISSIN'....PALADINFAN....:(....................... ..............:D....BRAWK!

Was camping this weekend!

It was the first weekend in months that wasn't insufferably hot, the Braves were eliminated, and Furman was off. Perfect timing!

[cx500d]

Great game last night....not a fan of the bats going cold after the first inning, but a win is a win.

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[caribbeanhen]

Nats in and Harper out

Howie Kendrick who Phils let go is on fire

[caribbeanhen]

Harper really missed in DC? Nope

Howie Kendrick missed in Philly? Yes

[ngineer]

Great game last night....not a fan of the bats going cold after the first inning, but a win is a win.

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Congrats! And.....You're welcome! xsmiley_wix

[cx500d]

Congrats! And.....You're welcome! xsmiley_wix

Thank you. Keep the magic coming, I have World Series tickets for game 3 and 5 (hopefully not necessary if your magic is working)


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[Laker]

Former Cubs manager Joe Maddon hired by Los Angeles Angels. http://strib.mn/32nsicL (https://t.co/hwUttkblJM?amp=1) #MLB (https://twitter.com/hashtag/MLB?src=hashtag_click)

[caribbeanhen]

Former Cubs manager Joe Maddon hired by Los Angeles Angels. http://strib.mn/32nsicL (https://t.co/hwUttkblJM?amp=1)#MLB (https://twitter.com/hashtag/MLB?src=hashtag_click)

Angels are a mess on field

DEA all over team officials as Tyler Skaggs drug use was not a big secret

Maddon will have his work cut out for him

[bonarae]

Yanks seem to have exposed themselves in the ALCS....

[ngineer]

Yanks seem to have exposed themselves in the ALCS....

Hung out to dry...?xsmiley_wix

[ngineer]

Thank you. Keep the magic coming, I have World Series tickets for game 3 and 5 (hopefully not necessary if your magic is working)


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Will do my best, but it looks like the 'stros will be he opponent, and I aint guaranteeing that one (though will be cheering).

[bonarae]

Bad news for the Minors... xsmhx

https://deadspin.com/report-mlb-proposal-would-wipe-out-a-quarter-of-all-mi-1839178218

And... The Yanks were able to solve JV again.

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[ngineer]

I know our Phillies affiliate, Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs, are in good shape. No question, though, that some of Minors have bad conditions.

[Laker]

Two run homer by the Yankees to tie it at four in the top of the 9th.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Altuve crushes a 2 hr off Chapman to send the Astros to the WS!!

[caribbeanhen]

Pitching pitching and more pitching is the World Series theme

and the baseballs have the juice squeezed out

[ngineer]

Looking forward to this Series. Some great pitching match ups and some guys who can hit. Go Nats!

[Laker]

Nats take game 1 in Houston 5-4.

[cx500d]

Nats take game 1 in Houston 5-4.

Looking good!


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[ngineer]

Looking good!


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xthumbsupx

[ngineer]

Girardi in for his second interview, yesterday. Seems to be the 'favorite', though Baker and Showalter have also been interviewed. Obviously, Middleton is looking for an 'experienced hand' and not some 'young techie'....xsmiley_wix

[caribbeanhen]

Looking good!


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Soto ..... check his birth certificate

what a hitter

[cx500d]

Seems to be going all Nats....


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