2023 MLB Thread

[ngineer]

xthumbsupxxsmiley_wix

[Gil Dobie]

Can Ohtani get the Triple Crown?

[caribbeanhen]

Can Ohtani get the Triple Crown?

Don’t think so unless he wants to turn into a slap hitter for average, he got the HRs

[bonarae]

Ooh... notice #10 in the article. Not too many pitch timer violations. #8: Free agent class of last year not good. #2: Four traditional contenders might all miss the playoffs... xlolx

https://www.mlb.com/news/biggest-surprises-of-2023-mlb-season

[grizband]

Julio Rodriguez of the Mariners set an MLB record with 17 hits over his last four games. He has at least four hits in each of these four games.

[bonarae]

Will Wander Franco be forced to go to Asia?

https://www.mlb.com/news/wander-franco-placed-on-administrative-leave

[caribbeanhen]

Will Wander Franco be forced to go to Asia?

https://www.mlb.com/news/wander-franco-placed-on-administrative-leave


Like putting the Fox in the henhouse

[Gil Dobie]

Ohtani is done pitching and Trout back to the Injured list.

[caribbeanhen]

Ohtani is done pitching and Trout back to the Injured list.

Well that proves Ohtani is human and humans weren’t made to throw 97 mph for very long before something tears

50 years ago hitting 90 on the gun was a big deal, today that’s a change up

[bonarae]

Ohtani is done pitching and Trout back to the Injured list.

Are the Angels' playoff chances going to be back up when BOTH of them move on from the team? xdontknowx

[Gil Dobie]

Well that proves Ohtani is human and humans weren’t made to throw 97 mph for very long before something tears

50 years ago hitting 90 on the gun was a big deal, today that’s a change up

Nolan Ryan was probably the hardest thrower 50 years ago. He wasn't the best pitcher of the era. You had Bob Gibson, Steve Carlton, Tom Seaver to name a few. Pitching speed was measured differently to. They would measure slightly fast on today's guns.

[caribbeanhen]

Nolan Ryan was probably the hardest thrower 50 years ago. He wasn't the best pitcher of the era. You had Bob Gibson, Steve Carlton, Tom Seaver to name a few. Pitching speed was measured differently too. They would measure slightly fast on today's guns.

Yes but today you have mop up bull pen pitchers throwing 96 97

The average fastball keeps creeping up in velocity over the years and seems like all hard throwing pitchers have had surgery

[MR. CHICKEN]

Yes but today you have mop up bull pen pitchers throwing 96 97

The average fastball keeps creeping up in velocity over the years and seems like all hard throwing pitchers have had surgery

......APPROACHIN'..DUH LIMITS UH MANKIND............BRAWK!

.....WONDER WHERE DUH BABE'S...HEATER WOODAH CLOCKED IN...xchinscratchx....AWK?

[Gil Dobie]

......APPROACHIN'..DUH LIMITS UH MANKIND............BRAWK!

.....WONDER WHERE DUH BABE'S...HEATER WOODAH CLOCKED IN...xchinscratchx....AWK?

Researchers were flabbergasted by Babe Ruth’s performance when they studied it in detail. The great Yankee slugger threw the ball at speeds of up to 100 mph, which was unheard of for his time.

[POD Knows]

Nolan Ryan was probably the hardest thrower 50 years ago. He wasn't the best pitcher of the era. You had Bob Gibson, Steve Carlton, Tom Seaver to name a few. Pitching speed was measured differently to. They would measure slightly fast on today's guns.I read that today's pitching speed is measured out of the pitcher's hand and in the past it was measured at a "later" point in time

[caribbeanhen]

The #1

https://www.si.com/.amp/mlb/2023/05/01/high-velocity-pitching-what-it-means-for-mlb-pitchers

The number of major league pitches clocked at 100 mph and faster more than tripled over three years, from 1,056 in 2019 to 3,348 last year. The rate continues to go up this season, as shown by this recent spike that includes the prorated total for ’23:



https://www.si.com/.image/c_fit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620/MTk3NjQyNTIwNDUxMDk4NDE4/photo1.png

[Gil Dobie]

Has Mookie Betts has passed Acuna in the NL MVP race?

[caribbeanhen]

Has Mookie Betts has passed Acuna in the NL MVP race?

Mookie is sizzling hot but was nowhere to been seen early

Acuna is still it

[caribbeanhen]

Researchers were flabbergasted by Babe Ruth’s performance when they studied it in detail. The great Yankee slugger threw the ball at speeds of up to 100 mph, which was unheard of for his time.

and just how did they determine that?

[MR. CHICKEN]

32970

.....PHIGHTIN'S......STARTERS.....OWN-LAH TEAM IN MLB...TA AVERAGE........PITCHIN' 6 INNIN'S........BRAWK!

[Gil Dobie]

Mookie is sizzling hot but was nowhere to been seen early

Acuna is still it

Many of the modern voters look at WAR. Mookie leads 7.4 to 6.3. Playing 60+ games at 2B and SS will help his cause. Kim for the Padres is at 6.2.

[bonarae]

Is Anaheim (Angels' former name) having a "fire sale" of its own and is the worst franchise in baseball, period? xchinscratchx

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/angels-salary-dump-why-lucas-giolito-hunter-renfroe-more-were-reportedly-placed-on-waivers-and-whats-next/

[caribbeanhen]

Acuna attacked by 2 fans

But just fine

apparently one of them just wanted to take a selfie, but the second one was very aggressive and knocked Acuna on his ass

This was Monday night and Ronald had hit HR 29 and stolen his 60 th base

[POD Knows]

Here is an example of dumb, last night in the Twins game, Cleveland had a guy on first and one of their players hits a pop-up to the infield, infield fly rule, Correa lets the pop-up drop and gets a force out at second. The problem is, the guy that hit the pop up is Cleveland's leading base stealer, so what does he do, he steals second and scores on a single to center field. I am scratching my head like WTF did the Twins just do? In a previous game against the Rangers in extra innings, Twins have the guy on second, the batter hits a foul ball that is caught by the first basemen and for some unknown reason, Crazy Joe Gallo gets caught off of second base for a double play. Maybe some of the worst base running I have ever seen.

[caribbeanhen]

Here is an example of dumb, last night in the Twins game, Cleveland had a guy on first and one of their players hits a pop-up to the infield, infield fly rule, Correa lets the pop-up drop and gets a force out at second. The problem is, the guy that hit the pop up is Cleveland's leading base stealer, so what does he do, he steals second and scores on a single to center field. I am scratching my head like WTF did the Twins just do? In a previous game against the Rangers in extra innings, Twins have the guy on second, the batter hits a foul ball that is caught by the first basemen and for some unknown reason, Crazy Joe Gallo gets caught off of second base for a double play. Maybe some of the worst base running I have ever seen.

Carlos Correrá is the biggest Mamas boy in the majors and he is not bright ….. Hopefully for him, he has someone managing his money …. Twins should dump the bumb if they can

[POD Knows]

Carlos Correrá is the biggest Mamas boy in the majors and he is not bright ….. Hopefully for him, he has someone managing his money …. Twins should dump the bumb if they canBaseball keeps stats on everything, I would like to know who has hit into the most double plays this year, he has to be leading in that category.

[caribbeanhen]

Baseball keeps stats on everything, I would like to know who has hit into the most double plays this year, he has to be leading in that category.

And remember, a couple teams signed him over the winter until he did not pass his physical

also, one of the Houston Astros cheaters and gave one of the most stupid interviews ever when he tried to downplay it

[POD Knows]

And remember, a couple teams signed him over the winter until he did not pass his physical

also, one of the Houston Astros cheaters and gave one of the most stupid interviews ever when he tried to downplay itTwins blew another one today against a team that isn't even trying, Twins up by 2, their starting pitcher that was rolling was pulled after 82 pitches after 6, the bullpen and ****ty non offense cost them the game in extra innings.

[caribbeanhen]

Twins blew another one today against a team that isn't even trying, Twins up by 2, their starting pitcher that was rolling was pulled after 82 pitches after 6, the bullpen and ****ty non offense cost them the game in extra innings.

Bibee, I’ve talked about the 3 rookie Pitchers for Cleveland on here

[ngineer]

Was at "The Bank" today to see firsthand how one can go from extreme high to low in a short period of time. The exhilaration of seeing Harper go yard for his 300th HR that catapulted the Phillies into the lead in the bottom of the 8th, only to see the lead be frittered away by bullpen implosion in the 9th. Such is the game of baseball. No game clock, always gotta shot to comeback. But seeing Harper continually come through in the clutch with huge hits (many homers) is jaw dropping. The Bank was rocking and demanded a curtain call, which Harper exuberantly gave. The bullpen's failure to hold was gut wrenching. I don't see the loss as devastating as this team seems to put such things behind them and they did take a 9 game homestead 7-2. Big series coming up away at Milwaukee and San Diego. Despite loss, the Harper homer will long be remembered as one of my sports attendance highlights in my 71 years.

[grizband]

Baseball keeps stats on everything, I would like to know who has hit into the most double plays this year, he has to be leading in that category.
Correa does in face lead MLB in grounded into double plays, with 27 this season.

[grizband]

And remember, a couple teams signed him over the winter until he did not pass his physical

also, one of the Houston Astros cheaters and gave one of the most stupid interviews ever when he tried to downplay it
I'm a Giants fan, and never wanted them to sign Correa. I wish him nothing but the best, health wise, but I considered it an ill-advised deal for the team.

[caribbeanhen]

I'm a Giants fan, and never wanted them to sign Correa. I wish him nothing but the best, health wise, but I considered it an ill-advised deal for the team.

Why are fans like you smarter than the Giants?

by the way, Harrison the rookie Lefty was sensational in his home debut the other night

[caribbeanhen]

Ronald Acuña with 30th home run last night in the spectacular fashion with a grand slam putting him in the 30 60 club, first time its ever been done in major-league baseball

[Gil Dobie]

Ronald Acuña with 30th home run last night in the spectacular fashion with a grand slam putting him in the 30 60 club, first time its ever been done in major-league baseball

Rickey Henderson I was the closest, 28/60+ twice. If Acuna continues, he'll be one of the all-time greats.

[caribbeanhen]

Acuna launched a 454 ft laser shot to dead center

121 mph hardest hit baseball this season a must see

[ngineer]

Acuna launched a 454 ft laser shot to dead center

121 mph hardest hit baseball this season a must see

Wow. He and Harper may be lighting up South Philly next week!! Harper's last five homers have all been excess of 112 mph...but 121?! UFR!

[caribbeanhen]

Wow. He and Harper may be lighting up South Philly next week!! Harper's last five homers have all been excess of 112 mph...but 121?! UFR!

The ball looked like it never slowed down

[ngineer]

The ball looked like it never slowed down

I had the fortune to witness Dick Allen hit an amazing shot over the ROOF of the centerfield seats at Connie Mack back in the late 60's. Unfortunately, no technical means of measurement at the time, and, it was a night game. The ball was a line drive and was still going up as it went into the night sky over the roof, which was 450' from home plate and 40' high!

[caribbeanhen]

I had the fortune to witness Dick Allen hit an amazing shot over the ROOF of the centerfield seats at Connie Mack back in the late 60's. Unfortunately, no technical means of measurement at the time, and, it was a night game. The ball was a line drive and was still going up as it went into the night sky over the roof, which was 450' from home plate and 40' high!

it’s easy to understand why you still remember that

I regret never making it to Connie Mack, my first game was at the Vet in 1971 so I just missed

[POD Knows]

I had the fortune to witness Dick Allen hit an amazing shot over the ROOF of the centerfield seats at Connie Mack back in the late 60's. Unfortunately, no technical means of measurement at the time, and, it was a night game. The ball was a line drive and was still going up as it went into the night sky over the roof, which was 450' from home plate and 40' high!
Was Dick Allen the guy that broke a bat on a check swing once without the bat making contact with anything.

[Gil Dobie]

I'll say it again, Royce Lewis, the next Kirby Puckett.

[ngineer]

Was Dick Allen the guy that broke a bat on a check swing once without the bat making contact with anything.

I believe so. the whip and sudden stop snapped the bat at the handle.

[ngineer]

What a nail biter last night in San Diego! Phils bullpen almost blows 4 run lead. Alvarado becoming the Second Coming of The Wild Thing! Got the job done, but jeeesh!

[POD Knows]

I believe so. the whip and sudden stop snapped the bat at the handle.Yea, it was kind of one of those baseball "myths" but this one actually happened.

[caribbeanhen]

Yea, it was kind of one of those baseball "myths" but this one actually happened.


been done several times

https://www.si.com/.amp/mlb/2014/08/09/dodgers-yasiel-puig-breaks-bat-check-swing

Yasil Puig El Cubano Loco

Jim Rice to name a few

[ngineer]

The “Schwarberian” surpassed Jimmy Rollins tonight with his 10th lead off homer. I must admit he frustrates me a lot with all the K’s, as well as a sub-Mendoza Line average, but one cannot ignore his production. The HRs and RBIs speak for themselves, but he belongs strictly as DH. I hold my breath whenever he is in left and a ball heads in that direction.

[ngineer]

Phillies looked tired tonight and past several days. Day off could not come at a better time. Losing too many tight games the past week.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Phillies looked tired tonight and past several days. Day off could not come at a better time. Losing too many tight games the past week.

Phils have picked a bad time to ride the struggle bus. Losing last night after rallying back to tie it in the 9th seemed to carry over to tonight. As it is, their margin for error remains razor thin. They're banking on lightning striking two years in a row. I'm not very confident....

[caribbeanhen]

Guys, you were playing the Braves, who clinched their 6Th consecutive NL East title last night. these games don’t matter much at this point anyway

Come October though, the Braves will be plenty fearful of the Phillies and the loud and rowdy fans once again

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Guys, you were playing the Braves, who clinched their 6Th consecutive NL East title last night. these games don’t matter much at this point anyway

Come October though, the Braves will be plenty fearful of the Phillies and the loud and rowdy fans once again

Also lost 2/3 to Miami the series before and lost 2/3 to Milwaukee recently. I don't see the Phils catching lightning in the bottle two years in a row. They're simply deficient.....

[ngineer]

Also lost 2/3 to Miami the series before and lost 2/3 to Milwaukee recently. I don't see the Phils catching lightning in the bottle two years in a row. They're simply deficient.....

Better to have the 'lull', now, than in the first week of October. The Phils are a better team than what they fielded last year. Turner is a massive upgrade, and Bohm and Stott have now shown themselves to be serious major leaguers. The only 'everyday' player I am concerned about is JT. Seems very 'off'. Not sure if it is timing or mechanics, but it is concerning. Hopefully, Thompson knows how to handle the starters the last three weeks here, so they are ready to go in October. I think Sanchez and Suarez will be in the bullpen for long work if necessary.

[caribbeanhen]

Better to have the 'lull', now, than in the first week of October. The Phils are a better team than what they fielded last year. Turner is a massive upgrade, and Bohm and Stott have now shown themselves to be serious major leaguers. The only 'everyday' player I am concerned about is JT. Seems very 'off'. Not sure if it is timing or mechanics, but it is concerning. Hopefully, Thompson knows how to handle the starters the last three weeks here, so they are ready to go in October. I think Sanchez and Suarez will be in the bullpen for long work if necessary.

JT is lost at the plate right now

Bellinger was lost a few years ago and came back strong this year, it could take into next year for JT to get right

[ngineer]

JT is lost at the plate right now

Bellinger was lost a few years ago and came back strong this year, it could take into next year for JT to get right

JT's splits between home and away are mind-boggling. Batting over .300 on the road and below Mendoza at home. Had a hit in the first inning tonight in St.Louis.

[bonarae]

Ohtani's locker has been cleared out ?!?

https://www.mlb.com/news/shohei-ohtani-scratched-oblique-injury

[ngineer]

Phillies dominated Braves tonight in Atlanta behind strong outing by Wheeler and FIVE homers! Schwarbomb #45 went 483 feet over the Chop House in right! Hopefully a good sign for a strong finish in September.

[bonarae]

Will Waino be the LAST pitcher to EVER reach 200 wins even in the NPB or KBO?

https://www.mlb.com/news/why-it-s-a-big-deal-that-adam-wainwright-got-his-200th-win

[ngineer]

Will Waino be the LAST pitcher to EVER reach 200 wins even in the NPB or KBO?

https://www.mlb.com/news/why-it-s-a-big-deal-that-adam-wainwright-got-his-200th-win

I think I understand the premise, but what do those letters stand for? I agree that with the recent philosophical change to taking the starter out after 5/6 innings rather than have a tired arm face the lineup for the third time appears to make sense, it has certainly changed the 'metrics' on how one evaluates the 'greatness' of a starting pitcher. I look at Zack Wheeler, who has really become a strong starter, and would think he would be a candidate; yet, he's 33 years old and only has 86 or so wins. A 15 win season seems to be the equivalent of the .300 hitter nowadays, and even at that rate Wheeler would have to pitch until he's 40...and winning consistently. I think back to baseball history when guys like Grover Alexander threw two compete games on the same day! It's all about protecting the owners' investments in the arms, and even with today's "pampering", guys are still going down on the IL. I remember Marichal and Spahn one time hooked up in a game that went 15 or so innings with neither coming out. It's a different world.

[bonarae]

I think I understand the premise, but what do those letters stand for? I agree that with the recent philosophical change to taking the starter out after 5/6 innings rather than have a tired arm face the lineup for the third time appears to make sense, it has certainly changed the 'metrics' on how one evaluates the 'greatness' of a starting pitcher. I look at Zack Wheeler, who has really become a strong starter, and would think he would be a candidate; yet, he's 33 years old and only has 86 or so wins. A 15 win season seems to be the equivalent of the .300 hitter nowadays, and even at that rate Wheeler would have to pitch until he's 40...and winning consistently. I think back to baseball history when guys like Grover Alexander threw two compete games on the same day! It's all about protecting the owners' investments in the arms, and even with today's "pampering", guys are still going down on the IL. I remember Marichal and Spahn one time hooked up in a game that went 15 or so innings with neither coming out. It's a different world.

The initials in the two league are the major pro baseball leagues in Japan and South Korea, respectively. I am not sure when Ichiro is eligible for Cooperstown though.

[bonarae]

Meanwhile... can the Rangers break Seattle fans' hearts again and settle for the WC?

[Gil Dobie]

Getting to the 40-60 club and making headlines has pushed Acuna as the strong favorite for MVP over Betts. Acuna also has gained on Betts in WAR, and may even pass him.

[caribbeanhen]

Getting to the 40-60 club and making headlines has pushed Acuna as the strong favorite for MVP over Betts. Acuna also has gained on Betts in WAR, and may even pass him.

A slam dunk for Acuna

batting .337 with 40 homers

143 runs no one even close

68 steals leads the majors

even has 102 RBIs batting leadoff

and don’t make me look up the 2018 thread when I called him the future player of the ages….

[ngineer]

Phillies rolling with their power show continuing today despite gale force winds at "The Bank" today. Harper hit a ball 453' into the second row of he second deck in right center field...into the wind!!! Having concerns about Turner, again. He's made an inordinate number of errors this year on what I would call mundane plays. Bad positioning, lackadaiscal throwing to first...He makes sensational plays, but boots a lot of routine grounders. I'd sit him a couple days and play Sosa at short, who is an excellent glove anyway. Thompson needs to rest a few guys as soon as the Phils clinch home field in WC round.

[bonarae]

Meanwhile.... this road to the World Series is without the Yankees or Red Sox! xhurrayx The smaller market teams reign in the AL... xrulesx

[caribbeanhen]

Meanwhile.... this road to the World Series is without the Yankees or Red Sox! xhurrayx The smaller market teams reign in the AL... xrulesx

Baltimore Orioles are going to the WS

[ngineer]

Baltimore Orioles are going to the WS

That would be great for the Phils to get revenge in a 40th anniversary series of the Wheeze Kids of 1983! Phils should clinch top wild card on Tuesday. Sanchez made a serious claim for consideration as a starter in the playoffs with a very solid showing tonight. Also, a glimpse into the future as rookie sensation Orion Kerkering debuted with an amazing combination of 100 mph heat and a nasty slider.

[caribbeanhen]

That would be great for the Phils to get revenge in a 40th anniversary series of the Wheeze Kids of 1983! Phils should clinch top wild card on Tuesday. Sanchez made a serious claim for consideration as a starter in the playoffs with a very solid showing tonight. Also, a glimpse into the future as rookie sensation Orion Kerkering debuted with an amazing combination of 100 mph heat and a nasty slider.

I saw Kerkering.. looked good

[caribbeanhen]

And the Braves get to the 100 win mark but 2 starters on DL now

Max Fried with blister
Morton on DL

Wright just coming back from injury is certainly not WRIght

big opportunity for Phils to beat Braves again

[CHIP72]

I bought tickets (well, technically in one case my brother bought tickets) to the following postseason games already:

*Orioles WC Series Game 3 (Thu 10/5)
*Phillies WC Series Game 3 (Thu 10/5)
*Orioles ALDS Game 5 (Fri 10/13)
*Orioles ALCS Game 2 (most likely Mon 10/16)

Only one of the first two Orioles games listed might be played. (If the Orioles are in the Wild-Card Series, they won't host a third ALDS game. If the Orioles win the AL East and advance directly to the ALDS, they won't play in the Wild-Card Series.)

If the Phillies and Orioles both play on Thursday 10/5 and the games aren't sufficiently staggered (i.e. one in the early afternoon, one at night), I'll sell my ticket for one of the two games.

[CHIP72]

Through a Capital One offer, I was also able to buy two Orioles tickets to (probably) ALDS Game 1 on Saturday 10/7 (could still end up being ALDS Game 3 on Tuesday 10/10; I’ll probably sell the tickets in the latter scenario).


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[bonarae]

The Phils walk off and clinch a Wild Card spot!

Four teams remain for the 2nd and 3rd spots... Who can clinch?

[bonarae]

O's staying there for now. A new 30 year lease of Camden Yards was announced today.

https://www.mlb.com/news/orioles-will-remain-in-baltimore-new-lease

[Gil Dobie]

Larnach hits a grand salami, Twins tie the 1961 team with 8 grand slams.

[Gil Dobie]

Twins vs a good Toronto team. Can they break the streak?

[caribbeanhen]

Twins vs a good Toronto team. Can they break the streak?

No but I’ll be pulling for the Twins anyway

something about Fatty Vlady I just don’t like

[bonarae]

The Twins have finally won a playoff game for the first time in 19 tries! xhypedx Can they be consistent?

[bonarae]

Ohtani should move on to a "real" contender ... Angels didn't work out for him...

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/shohei-ohtani-free-agency-two-way-superstar-respects-angels-but-disappointed-says-gm-perry-minasian/

[Gil Dobie]

Royce Lewis!

[Professor Chaos]

The Twins finally snap their North American pro sports record playoff losing streak at 18 games (which dates back to 10/5/2004).... maybe now they can even win a postseason series for the first time in 21 years....

[Chalupa Batman]

The Twins finally snap their North American pro sports record playoff losing streak at 18 games (which dates back to 10/5/2004).... maybe now they can even win a postseason series for the first time in 21 years....

It was also breaks their streak of 13 straight home losses in the playoffs, which dates back to game 2 of the 2002 ALCS.

[caribbeanhen]

Royce Lewis!

Kirby?

[Gil Dobie]

The Twins finally snap their North American pro sports record playoff losing streak at 18 games (which dates back to 10/5/2004).... maybe now they can even win a postseason series for the first time in 21 years....

2-18 never looked so good.

[bulldog10jw]

Miguel Rojas Making Play While Talking To The Announcers



https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Fs4gfj97Dsc

[ngineer]

Phillies grab opener beating Strider! Amazing double play started by Turner squelched any comeback attempt, Harper shoots another laser, and Thompson created a virtual bullpen game. With tomorrow off, Phil’s are in good position with Wheeler and Nola on the bump next two games.

[CHIP72]

A day late, but here was my view for ALDS Game 1 in Baltimore (Rangers/Orioles):

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20231009/c2f0c2141173904687a737c79de18476.jpg


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[caribbeanhen]

A day late, but here was my view for ALDS Game 1 in Baltimore (Rangers/Orioles):

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20231009/c2f0c2141173904687a737c79de18476.jpg


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A beauty

[dbackjon]

Dbacks Dodgers Game 2 tonight.

Dbacks destroyed the Dodgers 11-2 in Game 1

[Professor Chaos]

Get ready for the Dodgers to go nuts this offseason throwing money at starting pitchers after their starters' implosions in the first 2 games of the ALDS against the Diamondbacks.

To think about the kind of money they would've thrown at Ohtani had he not messed up his arm... it would've been bananas.

[caribbeanhen]

Phillies grab opener beating Strider! Amazing double play started by Turner squelched any comeback attempt, Harper shoots another laser, and Thompson created a virtual bullpen game. With tomorrow off, Phil’s are in good position with Wheeler and Nola on the bump next two games.

The Braves were choking again big time but somehow came back to win that game last night

Harper doesn’t know how good Micheal Harris is and Harris makes a circus catch at the wall and Harper gets doubled off after he had already rounded second…

I think the Phillies are still The favorite though, the fans will rock the house

Thank goodness a segment of our society still knows how good the game of baseball is

[dbackjon]

Dbacks Dodgers Game 2 tonight.

Dbacks destroyed the Dodgers 11-2 in Game 1

Dbacks chase another Dodger starter early enroute to a 4-2 win

[bonarae]

O's are toast! xlolx

Waiting on the Twins. They were soaked in the first inning yesterday.

[dbackjon]

What a game last night!!

Crowd was electric!

Dbacks made MLB history by becoming the first team in Playoff History to hit four Home Runs in a single inning!!


Swept LA!!

[caribbeanhen]

And the Braves are in the fetus position

[bonarae]

Braids are gone... xlolx

DBacks vs Phils and Astros vs Rangers...

[Gil Dobie]

First the Boston Bruins, great season, playoff demise, then the Boston/Milwaukee/Atlanta Braves great season ends early.

[caribbeanhen]

First the Boston Bruins, great season, playoff demise, then the Boston/Milwaukee/Atlanta Braves great season ends early.

I must’ve posted a dozen times this baseball season that the Braves would wilt once again to the Phillies. It will happen next year as well.

Harper is a true leader something the Braves don’t have

[dbackjon]

I must’ve posted a dozen times this baseball season that the Braves would wilt once again to the Phillies. It will happen next year as well.

Harper is a true leader something the Braves don’t have


And Freddy Freeman took the Braves wilting with him to LALA Land.

[caribbeanhen]

And Freddy Freeman took the Braves wilting with him to LALA Land.

Well the Freeman led Braves did win the WS in 2021 and skipped off to the Lala Land

[ngineer]

Phillies are amazing. This team was built for the post-season. Harper is one of those few who does not blink when the big lights go on. His post game interview was downright emotional as he spoke about why he wanted to play in Philly. Series with the snakes can be closer than many think, but I see the Phils winning in five or six.

[caribbeanhen]

Phillies are amazing. This team was built for the post-season. Harper is one of those few who does not blink when the big lights go on. His post game interview was downright emotional as he spoke about why he wanted to play in Philly. Series with the snakes can be closer than many think, but I see the Phils winning in five or six.

they have two very solid righty starting pitchers in Kelly and Gallen

if Pfadt is on he’s really good to but often he’s not

I agree with your prediction

Phillies in 5

[Gil Dobie]

Phillies are amazing. This team was built for the post-season. Harper is one of those few who does not blink when the big lights go on. His post game interview was downright emotional as he spoke about why he wanted to play in Philly. Series with the snakes can be closer than many think, but I see the Phils winning in five or six.

Shout out to Matt Strahm of West Fargo.

[POD Knows]

A relative of mine, a Yankee fan, just pointed out to me that the Twins have started a new post season losing string of 2 games. Keep hope alive. xlolx

[ngineer]

Shout out to Matt Strahm of West Fargo.

Strahm was a heckuva signing by Dombrowski. He really saved the Phillies' bacon early in the season when Suarez was out injured, and now effective in the bullpen.

[ngineer]

Getting psyched for tomorrow night! Bedlam at the Bank time. After the Wrecked Weekend with Lehigh and the Iggles both losing, I need something to cheer!

[Gil Dobie]

Pulling for Texas, so I can possibly get to a World Series game. Heading south this weekend if all goes as planned.

[bonarae]

The Phillies will play in their FIRST-EVER Game 7... wait... xsmhx

[ngineer]

Should be a heck of an atmosphere at CBP! Cool Hand Ranger will have things under control 😊

[grizband]

Bruce Bochy is headed to his fifth World Series as a manager, after the Rangers beat the Astros tonight.

[Gil Dobie]

Now I have to see if the stars align and I can get to a game 6 or 7 if played. Texas has homefield with a better record and a season series win over Philly.

[caribbeanhen]

Now I have to see if the stars align and I can get to a game 6 or 7 if played. Texas has homefield with a better record and a season series win over Philly.

Phillies need to win game 7 first

[ngineer]

I feel pretty good about tonight's game. Suarez has been very consistent in his outings since his return to the lineup in mid-summer. The only thing to worry about is whether they will be subjected to a 'monster Pfaadt' that gasses them. Can't believe the Phils will be shut down two nights in a row in The Bank. This game is literally, "in the Bank!" Go Phillies!!

[caribbeanhen]

I feel pretty good about tonight's game. Suarez has been very consistent in his outings since his return to the lineup in mid-summer. The only thing to worry about is whether they will be subjected to a 'monster Pfaadt' that gasses them. Can't believe the Phils will be shut down two nights in a row in The Bank. This game is literally, "in the Bank!" Go Phillies!!

Pfaadt has certainly found his way late season but he’s still vulnerable to giving up the long ball.. Phillies fans need to be heard like it was Burt Hooten on the mound

[bonarae]

The 2023 World Series features two teams that haven't been that far in at least 12 years... xrulesx

Can Texas erase the bitter memories from 2011?

[Gil Dobie]

Phillies need to win game 7 first

No, Texas has home field.

[NHwildEcat]

Who do we want to win? I am going for Texas. Would be great to see a first time winner!

[Professor Chaos]

Entertaining little game 1 of the world series that was. I appreciate how the Rangers didn't do the dumb stadium light show after those big HRs so you could actually see the atmosphere on the broadcast.

[bonarae]

Will Texas finally claim their first World Series title tomorrow? Or will the DBacks hiss their way back?

[bonarae]

Rangers finally win the World Series! xhurrayx

[dbackjon]

Congrats to the Rangers.

While it would have been great to win, winning the NL Pennant, especially sweeping the Dodgers, and winning games 6&7 in the craphole that is Philly was sweet.

Far better than we expected.

[POD Knows]

Congrats to the Rangers.

While it would have been great to win, winning the NL Pennant, especially sweeping the Dodgers, and winning games 6&7 in the craphole that is Philly was sweet.

Far better than we expected.
Yes. Ridding the series of the debris that is the Dodgers and Philly is awesome. 😀

[SFA 93]

Rangers finally win the World Series! xhurrayx

52 years in the making! Seems surreal!

[bonarae]

Meanwhile...

Mets get Yankees bench coach Mendoza, then the Cubs poach Counsell...

[Gil Dobie]

Heard up to 700,000 were at the Rangers celebration. The Dallas Baseball Card show was a little bit slow early Friday during the victory party.