2023 MLB Thread

[bonarae]

Welcome to another edition of the AGS MLB thread.

[bonarae]

Rules changes: pitch clock, bigger bases and no more shifts in the infield. https://www.mlb.com/news/2023-mlb-rule-changes-inside-look

Balk rule: needs to be properly enforced. https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mlb-plans-to-properly-enforce-balk-rule-for-2023-season-per-report/

[OhioHen]

Bigger bases? Hopefully that doesn't mean the "vicinity rule" turning double plays means the second baseman or shortstop can be even FARTHER from the center of the base.

[FUBeAR]

Fine & good with all of these…except really wondering about the 2 pickoff attempts limit.

FUBeAR kinda likes the cat & mouse game with a fast runner and a pitcher with a good move are versus each other. Thinking the importance of speed / base running skills in the lineup just went up A LOT. Runners will be taking bigger leads to try to draw those pickoff attempts. Seems like they will almost be ‘awarded’ the next base if they can draw that 2nd attempt. Might see pinch runners used more often.

Will be interesting to see how that plays out.

Also…when he heard about the timer on the batter, Lenny Dykstra rolled over in his future grave. Dude took off and readjusted half of his uniform between every pitch! Maddening!!

[caribbeanhen]

Fine & good with all of these…except really wondering about the 2 pickoff attempts limit.

FUBeAR kinda likes the cat & mouse game with a fast runner and a pitcher with a good move are versus each other. Thinking the importance of speed / base running skills in the lineup just went up A LOT. Runners will be taking bigger leads to try to draw those pickoff attempts. Seems like they will almost be ‘awarded’ the next base if they can draw that 2nd attempt. Might see pinch runners used more often.

Will be interesting to see how that plays out.

Also…when he heard about the timer on the batter, Lenny Dykstra rolled over in his future grave. Dude took off and readjusted half of his uniform between every pitch! Maddening!!

on Nails comments a follow up ... what player was nicknamed the human rain delay?

[ngineer]

I am fine with the rules...except continuing with the "ghost runner" in extra innings. Call me a curmudgeon, but I don't like messing with extra innings. One of the 'charms' of baseball is that there was this chance of seeing a real game of attrition. The longest game I ever attended went 15 innings and loved it.

My one question with these new rules on pitchers and the timer...what are the penalties for violation? A ball against the pitcher for too much time.. A strike against the batter for delay?

[caribbeanhen]

No shift? Nah leave it alone ... let the hitter deal with it

getting the game moving with a pitch clock? Ok, my favorite pitchers are the ones that are ready to sling it as soon as they get the ball back

bigger bases? The bases have caused lots of injuries as they got hard... no give ... so hopefully bigger means more bag like too

[Gil Dobie]

Viewing Documentary of John Donaldson is available for free for Black History Month. It's about 1.5 hours.


https://www.39secondsfilm.com/39-seconds-bhm

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[Gil Dobie]

If you are wondering if John Donaldson ever played in your town, please check out this site.

Donaldson network link (https://johndonaldson.bravehost.com/)

Donaldson played primarily in the Midwest. I have documentation from my hometown. He also played for Bertha, Minnesota, and other towns mentioned in the documentary.

[MR. CHICKEN]

on Nails comments a follow up ... what player was nicknamed the human rain delay?

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MIKE HARGROVE......BRAWK!

MADDENIN' DELIBERATE ROUTINE @ PLATE.........AN' GOOD BAT CONTROL.....TA FOUL OFF PITCHES................DOODLE-DOO!

[caribbeanhen]

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MIKE HARGROVE......BRAWK!

MADDENIN' DELIBERATE ROUTINE @ PLATE.........AN' GOOD BAT CONTROL.....TA FOUL OFF PITCHES................DOODLE-DOO!

Correct Sir!

You ready for Painter to break camp as the Phillies 5th starter? Kid has the wow factor

[ngineer]

Correct Sir!

You ready for Painter to break camp as the Phillies 5th starter? Kid has the wow factor

Kid has the 'stuff'...just needs to show he has the mental toughness to handle MLB. He certainly has the 'wow' factor, physically. I'am going to Clearwater next week and maybe get lucky to see him play.

[caribbeanhen]

Kid has the 'stuff'...just needs to show he has the mental toughness to handle MLB. He certainly has the 'wow' factor, physically. I'am going to Clearwater next week and maybe get lucky to see him play.

Clearwater for some spring training … that’s paradise

I think Painter has the maturity to handle pitching in big leagues … No problem

[MR. CHICKEN]

PHIGHTIN'S.....PAINTER...IS COMPLAININ'....UH...TENDER ELBOW.......🤭....BRAWK!

[caribbeanhen]

PHIGHTIN'S.....PAINTER...IS COMPLAININ'....UH...TENDER ELBOW.......來....BRAWK!

Oh heavens no

hoping it’s nothing to serious but it seems like all pitchers have to get the TJ at some point

[Gil Dobie]

Not a big fan of the rules changes. As I said in the football thread, I don't care how long a game goes. Confused that the players can't adapt their hitting style to a shift. Oh well, that's what the modern fan wants. Just glad they didn't have the extra inning rule for game 163 in 2009. Fans were standing from the 6th inning till the end of the game.

[POD Knows]

Not a big fan of the rules changes. As I said in the football thread, I don't care how long a game goes. Confused that the players can't adapt their hitting style to a shift. Oh well, that's what the modern fan wants. Just glad they didn't have the extra inning rule for game 163 in 2009. Fans were standing from the 6th inning till the end of the game.
I like the clock deal on the pitchers and hitters. The elimination of the shift is stupid.

[MR. CHICKEN]

CONCESSIONS.......GONNA TAKE UH HIT.........🥨🌭🍔🥜🍺.......PRICES WILL RISE.............BRAWK!

[bonarae]

Has anyone of you watched the WBC so far? "The Olympics of Baseball" so it seems... xcoffeex

[caribbeanhen]

Has anyone of you watched the WBC so far? "The Olympics of Baseball" so it seems... xcoffeex

Dominican Republic is loaded, they handled the Braves 9-0 today in a warmup game

Venezuela has a good team

I saw Curacao beat Cuba in first game … All the players are from Curacao anyway but the team is the Netherlands

[caribbeanhen]

USA opens against Great Britain Saturday night

the match up reminds me of a hockey game back in 1980 so watch out USA

[MR. CHICKEN]

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..PHILLIES....SHUT DOWN ANDREW PAINTER....FO' 4 WEEKS.......DIAGNOSED WHIFF.....SPRAINED RIGHT PROXIMAL ULNAR COLLATERAL LIGAMENT....IN PITCHIN' ELBOW.......PITCHED MARCH 1st AGIN MINNESOTA....MARCH 3rd MRI....REVEALED DUH CULPRIT....FO' TENDER ELBOW......AWK!

[caribbeanhen]

The Dominican Republic vs Venezuela game is electric

[Gil Dobie]

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[caribbeanhen]

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nice pic of the Alou brothers who once all played in the same OF together

[ngineer]

Just got back from Clearwater and got to experience Phillies spring training for the first time in my 66 years of being a fan. Stadium very much like the AAA Iron Pigs field in Allentown, PA. Sorry that McCutchen didn't make the trip with the Pirates. I really liked the guy when he was with the Phils. I suspect his new contract doesn't require him to travel on those buses during spring training. Both Nola and Wheeler were not sharp. Got the sense they were 'experimenting' with new grips/pitches,,at least hope that was the reason for their lack of sharpness. However, the bats were warm. "Long Ball" Hall put on a nice show with two dingers in one game, and third catcher Garcia had a two homer game, as well. Hope "springs" eternal.

[caribbeanhen]

Just got back from Clearwater and got to experience Phillies spring training for the first time in my 66 years of being a fan. Stadium very much like the AAA Iron Pigs field in Allentown, PA. Sorry that McCutchen didn't make the trip with the Pirates. I really liked the guy when he was with the Phils. I suspect his new contract doesn't require him to travel on those buses during spring training. Both Nola and Wheeler were not sharp. Got the sense they were 'experimenting' with new grips/pitches,,at least hope that was the reason for their lack of sharpness. However, the bats were warm. "Long Ball" Hall put on a nice show with two dingers in one game, and third catcher Garcia had a two homer game, as well. Hope "springs" eternal.

Wonderful you were able to experience spring training

[caribbeanhen]

Puerto Rico Beats rival Dominican Republic but Mets closer Edwin Díaz injured knee in post game celebration… they ain’t happy

been saying for years on here these post game celebrations are juvenile and somebody is gonna get hurt

[Gil Dobie]

Puerto Rico Beats rival Dominican Republic but Mets closer Edwin Díaz injured knee in post game celebration… they ain’t happy

been saying for years on here these post game celebrations are juvenile and somebody is gonna get hurt

Gotta have some fun, just need to be careful so the fun police don't stop them. Puerto Rico bats were hot. These games are like the World Cup to these guys. Playing for their country and beating a tourney favorite.

[caribbeanhen]

Gotta have some fun, just need to be careful so the fun police don't stop them. Puerto Rico bats were hot. These games are like the World Cup to these guys. Playing for their country and beating a tourney favorite.

Actually, Puerto Rico is not a country….. see 3.5 million people nobody cares about thread…

[Gil Dobie]

Actually, Puerto Rico is not a country….. see 3.5 million people nobody cares about thread…

Speaking of no fun police.

[caribbeanhen]

Trea Turner blasts the US over Venezuela and into the semi with a grand slam in the 8th…

thing of beauty as those Venezuelan fans were getting on my nerves

[caribbeanhen]

Finals tonight

USA vs Japan in which should be another great game in this much better than World Cup WBC

[Gil Dobie]

Ohtani strikes out Trout as Japan wins 3-2.

[bonarae]

Meanwhile, has the "England curse" spread to America too? (i.e. they invent games yet they lose at them)

[caribbeanhen]

The WBC reminds me a little bit of the FCS playoff meaning half the teams don’t belong in the tournament really

The half that Japan advanced through was weak…. Japan won fair and square but in a single game championship is just not baseball

The half with USA included Venezuela, Dominican Republic, Mexico and Puerto Rico …. Caribbean strong

They should change the format to something more like the CWS meaning double elimination

I know they will never do it as MLB teams are already paranoid of this tournament because of injuries
best closer in the majors Edgar Díaz out for the year due celebration gone wild
Jose Altuve out for surgery on thumb

[caribbeanhen]

One more thought

On the day of the vernal equinox, when the sun rises due east, there was no way the land of the rising Sun was gonna lose that game

[ngineer]

Yes the semifinal and finals were great baseball games. However, until the owners allow the star pitchers to participate, we will be relegated to having to rely on offense; and, when it is said pitching is 80% of the game, that leaves little room for chance. Looking forward to Trea Turner in those red pinstripes!!!!

[ngineer]

Of course, I barely post the above and find out that Rhys Hoskins was carted off the field today with an apparent knee injury....:(

[MR. CHICKEN]

.....TORN ACL.......KISS DEM 30 DINGERS......ADIOS......xwavex......AWK!

[Gil Dobie]

Mike Trout passed Babe Ruth on the All-Time strikeout list last season. Trout strikes out at 22% of his plate appearances. Ohtani had a good chance to strike him out in the WBC final, and did.

[ngineer]

.....TORN ACL.......KISS DEM 30 DINGERS......ADIOS......xwavex......AWK!

I'm hoping "Long Ball Hall" will be able to pick up a lot of the power slack. I also see them using Bohm at first when there is left handed starter, and playing Sosa at third. There may not be much of a drop in run production as one might think, and,,defense may improve. Don't get me wrong, I love Hoskins in what he brings to the team. He has heart and tries like hell...sometimes too hard. It's too bad this was his final year on his contract. If Hall comes through, they may not re-sign him.

[caribbeanhen]

I'm hoping "Long Ball Hall" will be able to pick up a lot of the power slack. I also see them using Bohm at first when there is left handed starter, and playing Sosa at third. There may not be much of a drop in run production as one might think, and,,defense may improve. Don't get me wrong, I love Hoskins in what he brings to the team. He has heart and tries like hell...sometimes too hard. It's too bad this was his final year on his contract. If Hall comes through, they may not re-sign him.

Mark Belanger could hit 20 HRs in that band box, Phillies will be making a move as they can’t have Balsanova bat Bohm and Say it ain’t Sosa on the corners

[bonarae]

Oh, aside from the most significant rule changes... there's also a more balanced schedule, faster replay reviews, position player pitching limits, and the permanent use of PitchCom.

https://www.mlb.com/news/mlb-rules-changes-refresher-2023-season

[bonarae]

Opening Day has come and gone...

What are your impressions of your teams so far?

[caribbeanhen]

Oh, aside from the most significant rule changes... there's also a more balanced schedule, faster replay reviews, position player pitching limits, and the permanent use of PitchCom.

https://www.mlb.com/news/mlb-rules-changes-refresher-2023-season

Batting averages will be heading up

Stolen bases already way up

I really like the up tempo, get the ball and throw it

And it no longer 90 feet between bases as they are 3 inches longer

[caribbeanhen]

Opening Day has come and gone...

What are your impressions of your teams so far?

I like how teams are getting their talented players up often skipping AAA

Jordan Walker is the Phenom of 2023. Kid can play

Yankees SS Volpe is in the Bronx at 21

Corbin Carrol has skills and fast

Orioles have some nice young talent with more to follow

Mariners pitcher Luis Castillo is a joy to watch…. Great attitude

Phils already pushing the panic button and look for dealing Dave to get a 1b

Ronald Acuna ready for blastoff

[MR. CHICKEN]

[QUOTE=bonarae;3120589]Opening Day has come and gone...

What are your impressions of your teams so far?[/QUO


32769.......PHILLIES HAVE GIVEN UP.....27 RUNS....IN TWO GAMES........xeekx.....BRAWK!

[POD Knows]

Like the pace of play. Actually watched an entire regular season game the other day Can’t remember the last time I did that.

[caribbeanhen]

Like the pace of play. Actually watched an entire regular season game the other day Can’t remember the last time I did that.

The best sport in the world needed a jump start and I agree with you … the pace is a breath of fresh air

[POD Knows]

The best sport in the world needed a jump start and I agree with you … the pace is a breath of fresh air
It helps that the game I watched was a 2-0 win by the Twins but they left a lot of guys on base but still a pretty quick game

[ngineer]

The best sport in the world needed a jump start and I agree with you … the pace is a breath of fresh air

Agreed. However, I do sense that the pitchers are most effected by the clock. They have to 'relearn' their means of calming down. Can't take forever walking around the mound, scratching themselves, playing with the rosin bag, etc. Guy gives up a few base runners and all of a sudden he has to keep on chucking every 20 seconds. I can see where some will need some time to adjust...but the good ones will.

[caribbeanhen]

It helps that the game I watched was a 2-0 win by the Twins but they left a lot of guys on base but still a pretty quick game

Pablo Lopez pitched that game?

is Trevor Larnich going to break out this year? I’ve always seen something in him I like

[caribbeanhen]

One thing I miss in todays digital age is turning on the TV and having a Saturday game of the week with guys like Joe Garagiola, Curt Gowdy and Tony Kubek. Monday night baseball was the same, the entire nation had exposure to baseball due to the limited options pre cable. Now you have to have a subscription to MLB and a Roku device (which is great by the way) or go looking for baseball on local cable channel. The old way had its charms …. Not convinced it’s helping baseball grow

[caribbeanhen]

Pablo Lopez pitched that game?

is Trevor Larnich going to break out this year? I’ve always seen something in him I like

Larnich with a HR and a triple as the Twinkies sunburn the Marlins

with the pitching the Twins have they can just print the playoff tickets now

[caribbeanhen]

[QUOTE=bonarae;3120589]Opening Day has come and gone...

What are your impressions of your teams so far?[/QUO


32769.......PHILLIES HAVE GIVEN UP.....27 RUNS....IN TWO GAMES........xeekx.....BRAWK!

and now oh for 4 out of the gate

panic button is ready to be pushed because these streaks have a tendency to get out of hand

[POD Knows]

Pablo Lopez pitched that game?

is Trevor Larnich going to break out this year? I’ve always seen something in him I like
Yea. Lopez pitched and looked good. Larnach also looks good, he has a great looking swing.

[Gil Dobie]

Sandy cools off Twins.

[caribbeanhen]

Sandy cools of hTwins.

Complete game 3 hit shutout on April 4Th when almost all other pitchers are celebrating if they can pitch 5 innings at this early stage

Dylan Dodd out of Southeast Missouri State has a nice debut for the Braves in front of 150 the friends and family, a player the Braves manager said he didn’t even know who he was at the start of spring training

[caribbeanhen]

Orioles top pitching prospect Greyson Rodriguez called up and makes MLB debut vs Rangers today

Stick with your fastball kid

by the way, The Birds of Baltimore are coming together right now …

[caribbeanhen]

Sonny shades of Gray dazzles the Astros with 13 whiffs

Some bad looking teams like the A’s of Oakland who should get out of that place and nobody would notice

[caribbeanhen]

I like how teams are getting their talented players up often skipping AAA

Jordan Walker is the Phenom of 2023. Kid can play

Yankees SS Volpe is in the Bronx at 21

Corbin Carrol has skills and fast

Orioles have some nice young talent with more to follow

Mariners pitcher Luis Castillo is a joy to watch…. Great attitude

Phils already pushing the panic button and look for dealing Dave to get a 1b

Ronald Acuna ready for blastoff

update: Jordan Walker is special… ties Ted Williams 9 game hitting streak to start career

https://www.mlb.com/news/jordan-walker-extends-hitting-streak-to-nine-games?partnerID=mlbapp-iOS_article-share

Yankees rookie SS not ready to hit at MLB level, but fast …

Orioles Catcher Adley Rautchman already has a 5 hit and 4 hit game… a natural

Finally out of Cincy, the dazzling and entertaining Luis Castillo is spectacular to watch but few will see this talent in Seattle

Benches clear in Pittsburgh as Pirates exciting and tall rookie SS fractures ankle on HP collision

Oakland Athletics are horrible and Tampa Bay is undefeated

[Gil Dobie]

Looking at 2022, Angels had the 6th best WAR and finished with 11th best record in AL.

[caribbeanhen]

Looking at 2022, Angels had the 6th best WAR and finished with 11th best record in AL.

exactly why I don’t have time for WAR and all of these other computer boy stats …. At some point you just need to watch the game

Nelson Cruz can still hit at 42

[bonarae]

What do you think? xchinscratchx

https://www.livescience.com/baseball-home-runs-could-increase-by-10-percent-in-the-next-80-years-heres-why?ref=thefuturist

[caribbeanhen]

What do you think? xchinscratchx

https://www.livescience.com/baseball-home-runs-could-increase-by-10-percent-in-the-next-80-years-heres-why?ref=thefuturist

it’s more about launch angle (yuck) and short fences like RF at The new but not improved Yankee Stadium

[ngineer]

Got to my first Phillies game of the year last night and what a doozie I picked! Miami going with Alcantara and the Phils with Strahm plugging the dike. Phils offense exploded in the third and did not stop. Unreal how the Phils have had Alcantara's number over the past couple years. However, the real story is the 'youngsters' starting to show signs of being future stars: Bohm and Stott. I see Stott as another Utley; scrappy hard ball player, and Bohm looks like he has aged several years in one. I know its early, but excited for the future.
PS, time of game was 2:30!! Loved the pace and was able to get home at a decent hourxsmiley_wix

[caribbeanhen]

Got to my first Phillies game of the year last night and what a doozie I picked! Miami going with Alcantara and the Phils with Strahm plugging the dike. Phils offense exploded in the third and did not stop. Unreal how the Phils have had Alcantara's number over the past couple years. However, the real story is the 'youngsters' starting to show signs of being future stars: Bohm and Stott. I see Stott as another Utley; scrappy hard ball player, and Bohm looks like he has aged several years in one. I know its early, but excited for the future.
PS, time of game was 2:30!! Loved the pace and was able to get home at a decent hourxsmiley_wix

Phils we’re built with big money, still no farm system whatsoever…. Dealing Dave needs to make a move

[caribbeanhen]

did he win batting title last year ? He’s smoking hot batting over . .500 right now

Re: 2022 MLB Thread
Luis Arraez just might be the most underrated player in baseball

All the guy does his hit, and dare I say he reminds me of Tony Gwynn at the plate. There were only be one Tony Gwynn but this guy just has something that reminds me of him

[caribbeanhen]

https://www.inquirer.com/news/phillies-daulton-cancer-artificial-turf-pfas-veterans-stadium-20230410.html

good article about a sad story

Darren Daulton and many others who played at the old Veterans Stadium have died of brain cancer … was it the astroturf?

[caribbeanhen]

Twins SS Farmer drilled in face by Giolito…… I had to change the channel it looked bad

[POD Knows]

did he win batting title last year ? He’s smoking hot batting over . .500 right now

Re: 2022 MLB Thread


Luis Arraez just might be the most underrated player in baseball

All the guy does his hit, and dare I say he reminds me of Tony Gwynn at the plate. There were only be one Tony Gwynn but this guy just has something that reminds me of him


He is built like Gwynn, hits to all fields like Gwynn.

[caribbeanhen]

He is built like Gwynn, hits to all fields like Gwynn.


He might push .400 this year as the No shift rule had Batting averages up

The Suddenly pitching rich Twins got Pablo Lopez for him and he had been great

Larnich is fading

[caribbeanhen]

The 1982 Atlanta Braves, after a decade of bad baseball, won 13 in a row to open the season and now The Tampa Bay Rays have tied the record

Twins continue to get great pitching, Joe Ryan improves to 3-0 whiffing 10 Yankees over 7 IP

Rookie 2B Edouard Julien gets first major league hit and later homers in same inning

Larnich …. Already back to his old underperforming self

[caribbeanhen]

Ok it’s official, the baseball thread is an echo chamber 😂 (where have I heard that)

I might as well go sing in the shower where no one will hear except me 😞

[bulldog10jw]

The Mets drew 17 walks last night against a terrible Oakland pitching staff. The A's starter walked 5 straight in the second inning followed by a Lindor grand slam. It was so bad that the A's brought in a position player to finish the game which ended 17-6. Not a good look for MLB. Heck, I was hoping the Mets would make outs in the ninth to end the farce.

[MR. CHICKEN]

Ok it’s official, the baseball thread is an echo chamber  (where have I heard that)

I might as well go sing in the shower where no one will hear except me 


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[Laker]

Oakland A's agree to purchase land near Las Vegas Strip (espn.com) (https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/36241520/oakland-agree-purchase-land-las-vegas-strip)

[bonarae]

Oakland A's agree to purchase land near Las Vegas Strip (espn.com) (https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/36241520/oakland-agree-purchase-land-las-vegas-strip)

Vegas has taken away the Oakland-based teams, save for the Warriors... xsmhx

[Laker]

Vegas has taken away the Oakland-based teams, save for the Warriors... xsmhx

And now they are back in San Francisco again at the Chase Center. Remember the Cow Palace? To me, it sounded like a place for livestock sales. Or a place to milk contented cows.

[bonarae]

Back to the topic...

MadBum is saying goodbye? https://www.mlb.com/news/madison-bumgarner-designated-for-assignment-by-d-backs

What do you think about the sweeper? xchinscratchx

[bonarae]

Manfred feeling sympathetic about Oakland fans... do you think those fans will end up similar to Vancouver Grizzlies, SuperSonics or Thrashers fans?

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/rob-manfred-sorry-for-as-fans-but-says-attendance-has-never-been-outstanding-in-defense-of-possible-move/

[Gil Dobie]

Manfred feeling sympathetic about Oakland fans... do you think those fans will end up similar to Vancouver Grizzlies, SuperSonics or Thrashers fans?

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/rob-manfred-sorry-for-as-fans-but-says-attendance-has-never-been-outstanding-in-defense-of-possible-move/

Seattle may get another basketball team when ARod move the Timberwolves.

[caribbeanhen]

The As have Mason Miller pitching today

only pitched about 30 innings in minors but he can be overpowering as fastball clocked at 102 mph

[bonarae]

Do you think Ohtani is better off with a consistent playoff / WS contender?

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/shohei-ohtani-free-agency-ex-manager-joe-maddon-says-angels-chance-to-re-sign-two-way-star-not-very-good/

[caribbeanhen]

Tanner Bibee made ML debut today and got the win for the Indians

looked sharp

[Gil Dobie]

Arozarena of to a good start.

[caribbeanhen]

Arozarena of to a good start.

Yes he is, saw rookie Hunter Brown whiff him twice yesterday though

Rays off to a 20-5 start and every team in the AL East is .500 or better

[ngineer]

Back to the topic...

MadBum is saying goodbye? https://www.mlb.com/news/madison-bumgarner-designated-for-assignment-by-d-backs

What do you think about the sweeper? xchinscratchx

Just a gimmicky name for something to talk about while people argue over the time clocks. Looks just like a curve ball that has more sideways movement than drop. But they have been around for decades. Just depends on the particular mechanics of the pitcher. Of all sports, baseball doesn't need another 'data point' to yammer about. I am sick and tired of being inundated with all this data analytics. Reuben Amaro gets the 'mute' button in my house when he starts spewing all of these percentages, angles, speed deviations, etc. I prefer listening to John Kruk talking baseball strategies and stories of players. "Don't get me started!"--Billy Crystal...xsmiley_wix

[ngineer]

Phillies have made to .500 already! NL East is going to be a battle royal.

[caribbeanhen]

Just a gimmicky name for something to talk about while people argue over the time clocks. Looks just like a curve ball that has more sideways movement than drop. But they have been around for decades. Just depends on the particular mechanics of the pitcher. Of all sports, baseball doesn't need another 'data point' to yammer about. I am sick and tired of being inundated with all this data analytics. Reuben Amaro gets the 'mute' button in my house when he starts spewing all of these percentages, angles, speed deviations, etc. I prefer listening to John Kruk talking baseball strategies and stories of players. "Don't get me started!"--Billy Crystal...xsmiley_wix


Exactly right on all points!!

The Braves blew a 4 run lead in the 9th yesterday too, they need their closer back ASAP

The Cards sent my can’t miss Phenom Jordan Walker back to AAA …. Panic mode in April in St Louie

[caribbeanhen]

The As have Mason Miller pitching today

only pitched about 30 innings in minors but he can be overpowering as fastball clocked at 102 mph

Mason Miller pitched 7 no hit innings last night, got lifted

Mariners called up another top pitching prospect…. Named Miller who pitched 6 scoreless with 10 Ks

This was a classic pitchers dual game and so early in careers

The kind of game history will look back on 20 years from now when these 2 are done

[Gil Dobie]

Larnach sent to Minors.

[caribbeanhen]

The 1982 Atlanta Braves, after a decade of bad baseball, won 13 in a row to open the season and now The Tampa Bay Rays have tied the record

Twins continue to get great pitching, Joe Ryan improves to 3-0 whiffing 10 Yankees over 7 IP

Rookie 2B Edouard Julien gets first major league hit and later homers in same inning

Larnich …. Already back to his old underperforming self

Well you could see it coming

[POD Knows]

Well you could see it coming
The Twins are lucky they seem to have decent pitching because their hitting sucks balls.

[caribbeanhen]

The Twins are lucky they seem to have decent pitching because their hitting sucks balls.

They really do have some pitching and that will go a long way towards making the playoffs in that weak division

They hornswaggled Toronto into taking Jose Berrios too, he has lost his way

maybe Krilloff will hit

[caribbeanhen]

The Yanks in the basement but have winning record at 18-16

The Orioles are for real and have more talent on the way

Colton Cowser is raking at AAA Norfolk, he was drafted out of Sam Houston

[bonarae]

Meanwhile... the Cards have hit rock bottom. Will the Cubbies get the upper hand in the rivalry for now? xchinscratchx

[caribbeanhen]

Meanwhile... the Cards have hit rock bottom. Will the Cubbies get the upper hand in the rivalry for now? xchinscratchx

They sent my can’t miss Phenom Jordon Walker back to minors

Cubs are definitely better right now … Goldy did smack 3 homers yesterday though

[Gil Dobie]

Some afternoon baseball trivia

Most hits, first 10 seasons, all-time:

Rk
Player
H
From
To
Age
G


1
Ichiro Suzuki (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/s/suzukic01.shtml?utm_source=direct&utm_medium=Share&utm_campaign=ShareTool)
2244
2001
2010
27-36
1588


2
Paul Waner (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/w/wanerpa01.shtml?utm_source=direct&utm_medium=Share&utm_campaign=ShareTool)
2036
1926
1935
23-32
1490


3
Kirby Puckett (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/p/puckeki01.shtml?utm_source=direct&utm_medium=Share&utm_campaign=ShareTool)
1996
1984
1993
24-33
1538


4
Al Simmons (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/s/simmoal01.shtml?utm_source=direct&utm_medium=Share&utm_campaign=ShareTool)
1996
1924
1933
22-31
1386


5
Wade Boggs (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/b/boggswa01.shtml?utm_source=direct&utm_medium=Share&utm_campaign=ShareTool)
1965
1982
1991
24-33
1482


6
Pete Rose (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/r/rosepe01.shtml?utm_source=direct&utm_medium=Share&utm_campaign=ShareTool)
1922
1963
1972
22-31
1537


7
George Sisler (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/s/sislege01.shtml?utm_source=direct&utm_medium=Share&utm_campaign=ShareTool)
1916
1915
1925
22-32
1348


8
Albert Pujols (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/p/pujolal01.shtml?utm_source=direct&utm_medium=Share&utm_campaign=ShareTool)
1900
2001
2010
21-30
1558


9
Hank Aaron (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/a/aaronha01.shtml?utm_source=direct&utm_medium=Share&utm_campaign=ShareTool)
1898
1954
1963
20-29
1511


10
Earl Averill (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/a/averiea01.shtml?utm_source=direct&utm_medium=Share&utm_campaign=ShareTool)
1888
1929
1938
27-36
1486

[Gil Dobie]

Most HR, first 10 seasons, all-time:

Rk
Player
HR
From
To
Age
G


1
Albert Pujols (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/p/pujolal01.shtml?utm_source=direct&utm_medium=Share&utm_campaign=ShareTool)
408
2001
2010
21-30
1558


2
Eddie Mathews (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/m/matheed01.shtml?utm_source=direct&utm_medium=Share&utm_campaign=ShareTool)
370
1952
1961
20-29
1482


3
Ralph Kiner (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/k/kinerra01.shtml?utm_source=direct&utm_medium=Share&utm_campaign=ShareTool)
369
1946
1955
23-32
1472


4
Adam Dunn (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/d/dunnad01.shtml?utm_source=direct&utm_medium=Share&utm_campaign=ShareTool)
354
2001
2010
21-30
1448


5
Ken Griffey (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/g/griffke02.shtml?utm_source=direct&utm_medium=Share&utm_campaign=ShareTool)
350
1989
1998
19-28
1375


6
Alex Rodriguez (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/r/rodrial01.shtml?utm_source=direct&utm_medium=Share&utm_campaign=ShareTool)
345
1994
2003
18-27
1275


7
Hank Aaron (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/a/aaronha01.shtml?utm_source=direct&utm_medium=Share&utm_campaign=ShareTool)
342
1954
1963
20-29
1511


8
Ernie Banks (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/b/bankser01.shtml?utm_source=direct&utm_medium=Share&utm_campaign=ShareTool)
335
1953
1962
22-31
1370


9
Frank Robinson (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/r/robinfr02.shtml?utm_source=direct&utm_medium=Share&utm_campaign=ShareTool)
324
1956
1965
20-29
1502


10
Ted Williams (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/w/willite01.shtml?utm_source=direct&utm_medium=Share&utm_campaign=ShareTool)
323
1939
1951
20-32
1421

[caribbeanhen]

Most HR, first 10 seasons, all-time:

Rk
Player
HR
From
To
Age
G


1
Albert Pujols (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/p/pujolal01.shtml?utm_source=direct&utm_medium=Share&utm_campaign=ShareTool)
408
2001
2010
21-30
1558


2
Eddie Mathews (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/m/matheed01.shtml?utm_source=direct&utm_medium=Share&utm_campaign=ShareTool)
370
1952
1961
20-29
1482


3
Ralph Kiner (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/k/kinerra01.shtml?utm_source=direct&utm_medium=Share&utm_campaign=ShareTool)
369
1946
1955
23-32
1472


4
Adam Dunn (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/d/dunnad01.shtml?utm_source=direct&utm_medium=Share&utm_campaign=ShareTool)
354
2001
2010
21-30
1448


5
Ken Griffey (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/g/griffke02.shtml?utm_source=direct&utm_medium=Share&utm_campaign=ShareTool)
350
1989
1998
19-28
1375


6
Alex Rodriguez (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/r/rodrial01.shtml?utm_source=direct&utm_medium=Share&utm_campaign=ShareTool)
345
1994
2003
18-27
1275


7
Hank Aaron (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/a/aaronha01.shtml?utm_source=direct&utm_medium=Share&utm_campaign=ShareTool)
342
1954
1963
20-29
1511


8
Ernie Banks (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/b/bankser01.shtml?utm_source=direct&utm_medium=Share&utm_campaign=ShareTool)
335
1953
1962
22-31
1370


9
Frank Robinson (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/r/robinfr02.shtml?utm_source=direct&utm_medium=Share&utm_campaign=ShareTool)
324
1956
1965
20-29
1502


10
Ted Williams (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/w/willite01.shtml?utm_source=direct&utm_medium=Share&utm_campaign=ShareTool)
323
1939
1951
20-32
1421





Eddie Matthews was a Phenom coming up in the Braves system and my father has told me the story more than once that when he was playing for the Atlanta Crackers, the AA afíliate of the Braves in 1950 or so, he saw A 19 year old Matthews hit a HR way up into a Old Magnolia tree that was on the field about 450 feet from home plate at old Ponce De Leon Park in Atlanta

https://atlanta.curbed.com/2014/4/21/10111922/the-case-of-the-missing-magnolia-marker

[MR. CHICKEN]

32801


........PHIGHTIN'S.........SUCK!.........AWK!

[caribbeanhen]

The Red Sox are 24-20 in last place

The Twins are 24-20 in first place

[caribbeanhen]

32801


........PHIGHTIN'S.........SUCK!.........AWK!

Don’t say I didn’t put out some warnings after the Hoskins injury Mr C

only thing keeping em out of the basement is the rebuilding Nationals

But Braves have big pitching problems as well…. Quick come here I won’t say a word Jesse Chavez gets a start today

[MR. CHICKEN]

......SUAREZ CHUCKS 40 PITCHES IN FIRST INNIN'.........POSITION PLAYER FINISHES GAME...IN 10 -1 SNOOZER...TA CUBS.....PHIGHTIN'S...LOB'S ASTRONOMICAL....IN LAST WEEK OR SO.......KRUK SAYS...DON'T THROW CHAIRS...NOT IN MANAGER'S DNA....AN' PLAYERS WILL KNOW IT' HOKEY..........CASTALANO/HARPER/REALMUTO....OWNLIES....CARRYIN' DEY'RE WEIGHT........DOODLE-DOO-DOO!

[caribbeanhen]

......SUAREZ CHUCKS 40 PITCHES IN FIRST INNIN'.........POSITION PLAYER FINISHES GAME...IN 10 -1 SNOOZER...TA CUBS.....PHIGHTIN'S...LOB'S ASTRONOMICAL....IN LAST WEEK OR SO.......KRUK SAYS...DON'T THROW CHAIRS...NOT IN MANAGER'S DNA....AN' PLAYERS WILL KNOW IT' HOKEY..........CASTALANO/HARPER/REALMUTO....OWNLIES....CARRYIN' DEY'RE WEIGHT........DOODLE-DOO-DOO!

but that position player that pitched was named Clemens…..

[caribbeanhen]

While the best team money can buy San Diego Padres are busy taking selfies in the dugout after solo homers and still down big in the game …. They continue to lose games and I would bet some teammates are not so fond of the scoreboard ignoring cutesy antics…. Bob Gibson would be taking notes for their next AB

Tatis back from suspension has 7 homers and 10 fancy handshakes .. making some dazzling plays in RF…. Lol the guy should be the SS

Juan Golden slumbers Soto starting to wake up a bit but what happened to kid prodigy ? Been in a slump that traces back to DC

[ngineer]

Phils starting to show some life, but they are frustrating. Ironically, the bullpen has improved, but the starters are horribly inconsistent. Meanwhile the offense is not in sync. A lot of baserunners, but not enough runs. Too many not 'coming through in the clutch" with RISP. The saving grace is that the NL is fairly balanced with most teams having their issues. Turner, Realmuto and Schwarber need to kick it in gear. Castellanos showing signs of what they expected last year and Bohm and Stott are looking like solid pieces for years to come. Old PA Dutch saying, "It's getting late, early". They're in better position than this time last year, but doesn't make it good. One thing good about the long season, there's time.

[caribbeanhen]

Michael Soroka makes it back to bigs starting tonight for the Braves

Hasn't pitched since 2020 after multiple Achilles tears


Kid was 13-6 as a 21 year old in 2019

[bulldog10jw]

Looks like the cure for what ails the Mets is the Phillies.

[Gil Dobie]

Royce Lewis, the next Kirby Puckett.

[caribbeanhen]

Royce Lewis, the next Kirby Puckett.

Huh?

[caribbeanhen]

I don’t remember if I mentioned the Diamondbacks earlier in this thread but they pulled off one heck of a trade with the Blue Jays this off-season

got a catcher who can hit his name is don’t call me Omar Moreno

Lordes Gurriel has wild pink hair but can hit

they are tied for first with the Dodgers

Padres continue to perfect handshakes from the basement

[Gil Dobie]

Huh?

https://youtu.be/2Q9nfEGkO08

[caribbeanhen]

https://youtu.be/2Q9nfEGkO08


That link opens a living legend video

Lewis looks like a good player and as a former number one pick he should be

But he’s no Kirby

[Gil Dobie]

That link opens a living legend video

Lewis looks like a good player and as a former number one pick he should be

But he’s no Kirby

Goes to a Lewis/Kirby discussion for me.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Q9nfEGkO08&t=3s

[caribbeanhen]

I don’t remember if I mentioned the Diamondbacks earlier in this thread but they pulled off one heck of a trade with the Blue Jays this off-season

got a catcher who can hit his name is don’t call me Omar Moreno

Lordes Gurriel has wild pink hair but can hit

they are tied for first with the Dodgers

Padres continue to perfect handshakes from the basement

Eddie Money Rosario grand slam in 9th puts pesky Dbacks in the bag

[bonarae]

Meanwhile... should the A's dissolve instead of forcing Vegas area residents to fund their new stadium? xchinscratchx

https://apnews.com/article/las-vegas-baseball-oakland-as-stadium-7f30a9730bc5d6d85dcb754ce28ddbb5?utm_campaign=mb&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_source=morning_brew

[caribbeanhen]

Meanwhile... should the A's dissolve instead of forcing Vegas area residents to fund their new stadium? xchinscratchx

https://apnews.com/article/las-vegas-baseball-oakland-as-stadium-7f30a9730bc5d6d85dcb754ce28ddbb5?utm_campaign=mb&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_source=morning_brew

Vegas too hot, would be another monstrosity like they built in Miami

[caribbeanhen]

Red hot Arráez at .399

Andrew Abbott who terrorizing minor-league hitters, has a very impressive major league debut on the mound for the Reds

[Gil Dobie]

Arraez at .401

[caribbeanhen]

21 year old Phenom Elly De La Cruz got called up Monday and rocked a long HR to the top row of RF bleachers in Cincy, fastest time to third on a triple at 10.88 sec

Reds

Indians have the pitching to overtake the sugar filled Twinkies

[bulldog10jw]

Yesterday was the second time in two weeks the Mets scored 10 runs and lost.

[caribbeanhen]

Yesterday was the second time in two weeks the Mets scored 10 runs and lost.

got swept but hey… it was the Braves

[bonarae]

Meanwhile... should Ross and Hoyer be poached by other teams at the end of the season? The Cubbies are struggling once again.

[caribbeanhen]

Meanwhile... should Ross and Hoyer be poached by other teams at the end of the season? The Cubbies are struggling once again.

The Cubs stink

[bonarae]

Meanwhile... are the Tigers and the A's racing towards oblivion? xdontknowx

[caribbeanhen]

Meanwhile... are the Tigers and the A's racing towards oblivion? xdontknowx

That race is over they already made it there

[Gil Dobie]

Meanwhile... are the Tigers and the A's racing towards oblivion? xdontknowx

Tigers finally snap losing streak.

[caribbeanhen]

Tigers finally snap losing streak.

that was shocking to see them blow up the Braves closer

Athletics on a 6 game win streak

[Gil Dobie]

Royce Lewis batting over .300 on the hitless wonders.

[MR. CHICKEN]

32855


....INNA...9-8 LOSS TA ARIZONA.....MONDAY NIGHT....PHILS JT REALMUTO...HIT FO' CYCLE......OWNLAH 17th CATCHER IN BB HISTORY...LAST PLAYER TA DO IT FO' PHIGHTIN'S....DAVID BELL IN 2004.......JT ALSO JOINED HALL O' FAMER...LOU GEHRIG....BECOMIN' ONLY SECOND PLAYER IN MLB HISTORY.....TO HOMER IN AN ALL-STAR GAME.......HIT AN INSIDE DUH PARK HOMER.....IN POST SEASON PLAY.....AN' HIT FO' CYCLE....PHILLY EVENED SERIES LAST NIGHT......WHIFF 15-3 POUNDIN' UH SNAKES.......AWK!

[caribbeanhen]

32855


....INNA...9-8 LOSS TA ARIZONA.....MONDAY NIGHT....PHILS JT REALMUTO...HIT FO' CYCLE......OWNLAH 17th CATCHER IN BB HISTORY...LAST PLAYER TA DO IT FO' PHIGHTIN'S....DAVID BELL IN 2004.......JT ALSO JOINED HALL O' FAMER...LOU GEHRIG....BECOMIN' ONLY SECOND PLAYER IN MLB HISTORY.....TO HOMER IN AN ALL-STAR GAME.......HIT AN INSIDE DUH PARK HOMER.....IN POST SEASON PLAY.....AN' HIT FO' CYCLE....PHILLY EVENED SERIES LAST NIGHT......WHIFF 15-3 POUNDIN' UH SNAKES.......AWK!

I saw that, ball was jumpin off his bat. If he keeps it up he might challenge the Braves catcher Murphy as best in NL… didn’t know he was so good hiding out in Oakland but that guy is locked in

[bonarae]

Do you think Dermody is better off playing in Asia because of his social media past?

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/red-sox-re-evaluating-pitcher-matt-dermody-after-finding-more-concerning-social-media-posts/

[ngineer]

Phillies' seem to have recaptured their mojo! Now above .500 and having won 8 of last 10.

[bonarae]

Will the remaining Oakland fans stage a Seattle-esque fight for their last pro team to remain in the East Bay?

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/nevada-governor-approves-380-million-public-funding-for-as-move-to-las-vegas-next-up-owners-vote/

Bryce Harper is not a fan of the A's ambitious plans.

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/las-vegas-native-bryce-harper-blasts-as-relocation-plans-i-feel-sorry-for-the-fans/

[caribbeanhen]

Phillies' seem to have recaptured their mojo! Now above .500 and having won 8 of last 10.

Stotty is a hotty

[Gil Dobie]

Will the remaining Oakland fans stage a Seattle-esque fight for their last pro team to remain in the East Bay?

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/nevada-governor-approves-380-million-public-funding-for-as-move-to-las-vegas-next-up-owners-vote/

Bryce Harper is not a fan of the A's ambitious plans.

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/las-vegas-native-bryce-harper-blasts-as-relocation-plans-i-feel-sorry-for-the-fans/

Teams move, bfd. Minnesota lost the North Stars, Lakers, Muskies, Pipers and maybe the Timberwolves in the coming years. Such is life.

[ngineer]

Stotty is a hotty

My favorite Phillie. The kid is a classic old-time scrapper. Even Mike Schmidt, a few weeks ago, said that the way Stott plays the game reminds him of Chase Utley. I do believe he can become such a star if he keeps at it the way he has. Just need to get Nola's head screwed on tight when he has men on base and a fifth starter and the Fightin's will be do well.

[caribbeanhen]

The Reds are hot

De La Cruz has them excited

Andrew Abbott called up and has not allowed a run in first three starts

2021 #1 pick Matt McLain has been great

they have more impact talent in minors as well

[bonarae]

David Freese didn't welcome himself to St. Louis immortality... but why?

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/david-freese-rejects-induction-into-cardinals-hall-of-fame-says-tenure-in-st-louis-weighs-heavily-on-me/

[caribbeanhen]

Best player in baseball is Ronald Acuna

30 steals
15 homers
rocket arm

head case

love watching the guy play but sometimes he forgets to run

[bulldog10jw]

Best player in baseball is Ronald Acuna

30 steals
15 homers
rocket arm

head case

love watching the guy play but sometimes he forgets to run

Better than Shohei?

[caribbeanhen]

Better than Shohei?


good Question, Ohtani is unbelievable as a pitcher and power hitter but Acuna as a leadoff man is definitely the spark that gets the Braves going more so than Ohtani and his 23 homers.

[Gil Dobie]

Arraez 5 for 5 back to .400

[POD Knows]

Arraez 5 for 5 back to .400Don't know if you are a Twins fan or not but is this Bald Eddy guy the worst manager in the Bigs right now??

[caribbeanhen]

Arraez 5 for 5 back to .400

it’s his second 5 for 5 in a few days

images of Tony Gwynn

- - - Updated - - -


Don't know if you are a Twins fan or not but is this Bald Eddy guy the worst manager in the Bigs right now??

what did he do?

[POD Knows]

it’s his second 5 for 5 in a few days

images of Tony Gwynn

- - - Updated - - -



what did he do?
He is a ****ing idiot. Multiple times this year he has pulled starting pitchers, that were rolling, with pitch counts in the 70s and 80s and gave games away because of their relief pitching. He has Buxton batting third and the guy is absolutely clueless at the plate. The Twins are probably the worst situational baseball team in the majors and their base running is atrocious. He doesn’t seem to expect much from his players. He also apparently doesn’t think guys can play 3 games in a row or some ****.

[caribbeanhen]

He is a ****ing idiot. Multiple times this year he has pulled starting pitchers, that were rolling, with pitch counts in the 70s and 80s and gave games away because of their relief pitching. He has Buxton batting third and the guy is absolutely clueless at the plate. The Twins are probably the worst situational baseball team in the majors and their base running is atrocious. He doesn’t seem to expect much from his players. He also apparently doesn’t think guys can play 3 games in a row or some ****.

Very nice summary, noticed Lewis got 2 days off. Buxton plays hard, I’ll give him that.

Just include the entire AL East in the playoffs and let Central stay home

[POD Knows]

Very nice summary, noticed Lewis got 2 days off. Buxton plays hard, I’ll give him that.

Just include the entire AL East in the playoffs and let Central stay home
Buxton plays hard? How hard is it to DH and strike out 3 times a game.

[caribbeanhen]

Buxton plays hard? How hard is it to DH and strike out 3 times a game.

Yea, he’s lost at the plate right now but just watch the way he runs the bases, he used to run through walls playing CF

Is that why they won’t let him play OF anymore? Because he’s always busting himself into pieces ?

[Bisonator]

Yea, he’s lost at the plate right now but just watch the way he runs the bases, he used to run through walls playing CF

Is that why they won’t let him play OF anymore? Because he’s always busting himself into pieces ?
He had knee surgery and apparently can't play OF anymore. Now he can't hit either. Another player who goes in the tank after signing a huge deal......xsmhx

[Gil Dobie]

Don't know if you are a Twins fan or not but is this Bald Eddy guy the worst manager in the Bigs right now??

Some can manage Sabr metric teams some can't. They traded Arraez, hired Rocco.......

[caribbeanhen]

He had knee surgery and apparently can't play OF anymore. Now he can't hit either. Another player who goes in the tank after signing a huge deal......xsmhx

2 hits including a HR last night, saw the manager Talking about him last night as well. He basically said he just can’t physically play the outfield right now, but it didn’t sound like they had to given up on him ever playing out the OF again.

Buxton is a streaky player

if you want to criticize a Twin, I would go after Carlos Correrá ….. overpriced little bitch

[Bisonator]

2 hits including a HR last night, saw the manager Talking about him last night as well. He basically said he just can’t physically play the outfield right now, but it didn’t sound like they had to given up on him ever playing out the OF again.

Buxton is a streaky player

if you want to criticize a Twin, I would go after Carlos Correrá ….. overpriced little bitch
Considering he's 29 and has had a chronic knee issue I doubt he's ever the player he was, no argument from me about Correa he's another over paid player. The Twins have a history of trading away or not signing the better players and overpaying or keeping players they shouldn't.

[POD Knows]

2 hits including a HR last night, saw the manager Talking about him last night as well. He basically said he just can’t physically play the outfield right now, but it didn’t sound like they had to given up on him ever playing out the OF again.

Buxton is a streaky player

if you want to criticize a Twin, I would go after Carlos Correrá ….. overpriced little bitchOh yea, don't get me started on Correa, easily the most overpaid player in baseball. He is hurt all the time as well. Twins are gonna set a record for strike outs in a single season and it might be one of those records that never gets broken. This is a classic situation I have seen over and over again with them, guys on second and third, one out, close or tied game, back to back strike outs. I have seen them play small ball maybe once or twice this year and this is once or twice more than they did last year. Apparently, nobody can bunt or something. I need to find this stat, I am sure MLB keeps track of it but they must have the most called strikes on their hitters season to date. I would also like to know how many called third strike strike outs they have and how many strikeouts they have where the batter never took the bat off his shoulder.

[Bisonator]

Oh yea, don't get me started on Correa, easily the most overpaid player in baseball. He is hurt all the time as well. Twins are gonna set a record for strike outs in a single season and it might be one of those records that never gets broken. This is a classic situation I have seen over and over again with them, guys on second and third, one out, close or tied game, back to back strike outs. I have seen them play small ball maybe once or twice this year and this is once or twice more than they did last year. Apparently, nobody can bunt or something. I need to find this stat, I am sure MLB keeps track of it but they must have the most called strikes on their hitters season to date. I would also like to know how many called third strike strike outs they have and how many strikeouts they have where the batter never took the bat off his shoulder.
I'm thinking of sending a thank you to Bally Sports for not allowing me to watch the Twins anymore.xlolx

[POD Knows]

I'm thinking of sending a thank you to Bally Sports for not allowing me to watch the Twins anymore.xlolxUnfortunately, we still get them on BSN, my wife is the Twins fan in the house, I mostly just laugh at their ineptitude. I thought my wife was gonna stroke out the other day when Bald Eddy pulled some pitcher after 6 and the guy had a pitch count of 75 or something and the bullpen blew the game. The Twins were up by a crooked number at the time. This has happened multiple times this year.

[caribbeanhen]

2 hits including a HR last night, saw the manager Talking about him last night as well. He basically said he just can’t physically play the outfield right now, but it didn’t sound like they had to given up on him ever playing out the OF again.

Buxton is a streaky player

if you want to criticize a Twin, I would go after Carlos Correrá ….. overpriced little bitch

Buxton baby

477 foot HR for his second one today

[POD Knows]

Buxton baby

477 foot HR for his second one todayIt is now more clear than ever that I am the master of this matrix simulation, I rip on the Twins for not playing some small ball and they played some small ball to win an extra innings game, rip on Buxton and literally the next couple games he is hitting the cover off the ball and I bitched about pulling starting pitchers too early and for the first time in 5 years the Twins have a complete game shutout against the BoSox. It hurts to be this powerful

[caribbeanhen]

It is now more clear than ever that I am the master of this matrix simulation, I rip on the Twins for not playing some small ball and they played some small ball to win an extra innings game, rip on Buxton and literally the next couple games he is hitting the cover off the ball and I bitched about pulling starting pitchers too early and for the first time in 5 years the Twins have a complete game shutout against the BoSox. It hurts to be this powerful

all good

Let’s see if you can whip up something for the playoffs …. That would be powerful

[POD Knows]

all good

Let’s see if you can whip up something for the playoffs …. That would be powerfulThere is not enough power in the universe for that, the Twins will continue to ad on to the playoff losing streak record of 18 in a row, a record that may never be broken. They will also shatter the major league single season strike out record this year.

[caribbeanhen]

freaking Buxton oh for 5

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

The Reds are hot

De La Cruz has them excited

Andrew Abbott called up and has not allowed a run in first three starts

2021 #1 pick Matt McLain has been great

they have more impact talent in minors as well

De La Cruz hit for the cycle last night in the Reds highlight filled 11-10 win over the Braves. Arguably, the most exciting Cincinnati home game since the 1990 WS against Oakland.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

A few pics from the games I attended (so far) this year. Hope to add a game in Pittsburgh, Kansas City and perhaps Houston (vs Seattle 7/7) before the season wraps up.....

Cubs vs Dodgers 4/21 (Smyly lost a perfect game in the 8th after colliding with his catcher)
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Phillies vs Blue Jays 5/9
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Brewers vs A's 6/11
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Phillies vs Braves 6/20

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[POD Knows]

freaking Buxton oh for 5I told the wife that after he hit the two homers that he would probably now go 0-30 or something.

[caribbeanhen]

De La Cruz hit for the cycle last night in the Reds highlight filled 11-10 win over the Braves. Arguably, the most exciting Cincinnati home game since the 1990 WS against Oakland.

The place was electric last night … if you would’ve told me that was Cincinnati a few weeks ago I would’ve said you were crazy

They started reaching down into the farm system earlier and called up SS Matt McLain

next up was Andrew Abbott, a lefty who has been pitching great in his first 4 starts

De La Cruz needed a triple for the cycle and got it, speed and power he has

[caribbeanhen]

I told the wife that after he hit the two homers that he would probably now go 0-30 or something.

Nah, Oh for 20 maybe

[Ivytalk]

And the Phillies finally beat the Mutts this season, 5-1, behind Taiwan Walker, who now has 8 wins.

[MR. CHICKEN]

...THEY JES' LOST GAME #2 UH SERIES....xsighx...AWK!

[caribbeanhen]

...THEY JES' LOST GAME #2 UH SERIES....xsighx...AWK!

Is Harper ever gonna hit another homer….. that surgery he had and rushed back from might have abdicated him from the throne

Braves end The Red Hots win streak today but tried hard to blow it… closer is a mess

[caribbeanhen]

Angels batting in the 4th inning up 23-0 … let’s get 30

[MR. CHICKEN]

Is Harper ever gonna hit another homer….. that surgery he had and rushed back from might have abdicated him from the throne

Braves end The Red Hots win streak today but tried hard to blow it… closer is a mess

32879


..NOT JES' HARPER'S WOES.......8th INNIN' YESTERDAY....BRANDON MARSH LEADS OFF...WHIFF 3-0 COUNT....HE SWINGS @ BALL 4 SLIDER....WHERE WAS TAKE SIGN....???......PROMPTLAH K'S.... .....SCHWARBER....HAS BEEN GOIN' DOWN LOOKIN' ALOT LATELY.....BOHM'S LOST HIS GROOVE....SINCE COMIN' BACK FROM INJURY......TURNER'S UH WASTE UH MEGA CONTRACT......REALMUTO'S INNA FUNK........HOMER DROUGHT @ CITIZEN'S PARK........CASTALANO....OWN-LAH CONTRIBUTER LATELY....ON HIS WAY TA ALL-STAR GAME........WHAA WILL GOLDSCHMIDT....COST US???........PHENOM PITCHER STILL ON SHELF......xbangx......BRAWK!

[caribbeanhen]

32879


..NOT JES' HARPER'S WOES.......8th INNIN' YESTERDAY....BRANDON MARSH LEADS OFF...WHIFF 3-0 COUNT....HE SWINGS @ BALL 4 SLIDER....WHERE WAS TAKE SIGN....???......PROMPTLAH K'S.... .....SCHWARBER....HAS BEEN GOIN' DOWN LOOKIN' ALOT LATELY.....BOHM'S LOST HIS GROOVE....SINCE COMIN' BACK FROM INJURY......TURNER'S UH WASTE UH MEGA CONTRACT......REALMUTO'S INNA FUNK........HOMER DROUGHT @ CITIZEN'S PARK........CASTALANO....OWN-LAH CONTRIBUTER LATELY....ON HIS WAY TA ALL-STAR GAME........WHAA WILL GOLDSCHMIDT....COST US???........PHENOM PITCHER STILL ON SHELF......xbangx......BRAWK!

I'm surprised by Turner, he has really underperformed... he has the talent

Phils just need to keep fightin and get into the expanded wild card playoffs and get hot, once your in anything can happen as we were reminded of last year when they knocked off the over confident Bravos in the playoffs

The Cards would probably want Abel who is pitching in AA right now, a Johan Rojas would be in the deal I think.... Phillies don't have much down on the farm to give

Painter trying to avoid surgery, will be interesting to see if he makes it back this year and how fast he's back on DL....

But 3 HR's from Harper is just not a good thing, something is not right with power stroke

[MR. CHICKEN]

PHIGHTIN'S.....COME FROM BEHIND...TA TAKE TWO UH THREE....FROM NEW YAWK....BRAWK!

TRAILIN' 6-3 IN BOTTOM UH 8th....PHILS...SCORED 4 RUNS....IN UNLIKELY COMBINATION....UH....3 WALKS....TWO HIT BATTERS.....AN ERROR...&...WHIFF JES' ONE HIT....AWK!

[bulldog10jw]

PHIGHTIN'S.....COME FROM BEHIND...TA TAKE TWO UH THREE....FROM NEW YAWK....BRAWK!

TRAILIN' 6-3 IN BOTTOM UH 8th....PHILS...SCORED 4 RUNS....IN UNLIKELY COMBINATION....UH....3 WALKS....TWO HIT BATTERS.....AN ERROR...&...WHIFF JES' ONE HIT....AWK!

The Mets keep finding new ways to lose.

[ngineer]

PHIGHTIN'S.....COME FROM BEHIND...TA TAKE TWO UH THREE....FROM NEW YAWK....BRAWK!

TRAILIN' 6-3 IN BOTTOM UH 8th....PHILS...SCORED 4 RUNS....IN UNLIKELY COMBINATION....UH....3 WALKS....TWO HIT BATTERS.....AN ERROR...&...WHIFF JES' ONE HIT....AWK!

That was one of the most hysterical games I ever saw! The Phils finally had a game handed TO THEM! The Mutts' relief pitchers were like the Three Stooges, "Nyuk, nyuk, yuk!"

Harper has hit a fair number of deep balls, but the center field, which are just long outs. He'll come around power wise; but I'm concerned about Schwarber...in the field. He has become horrible. Can't catch at times, poor speed, and mediocre arm that is being run-on frequently. Need to make him the DH, and put Harper on first as soon as he's able. He is worse than the liability of Greg Luzinski was back in the late '70's.

[caribbeanhen]

That was one of the most hysterical games I ever saw! The Phils finally had a game handed TO THEM! The Mutts' relief pitchers were like the Three Stooges, "Nyuk, nyuk, yuk!"

Harper has hit a fair number of deep balls, but the center field, which are just long outs. He'll come around power wise; but I'm concerned about Schwarber...in the field. He has become horrible. Can't catch at times, poor speed, and mediocre arm that is being run-on frequently. Need to make him the DH, and put Harper on first as soon as he's able. He is worse than the liability of Greg Luzinski was back in the late '70's.

Bryce McNiel

The Braves are hot 🥵

good to see Mike Soroka get his first win in 3 years, kid was a stud before rupturing his Achilles twice

Buxton homered last night so probably gonna go 0 for 12 now

Ohtani with 30 homers and hit a bomb last night at 490 feet

those old stories about 500 foot homers are just that

[caribbeanhen]

The hot Phillies not hot enough to gain ground on the scorching hot Atlanta Braves

Miami is a hot place and the Marlins went into Atlanta hot and got destroyed

20 years old rookie pitcher Eury Perez had been dominating teams until the Braves, he pitched 1/3 of an inning giving up 6 runs

tonight Atlanta will be in Cleveland and another really good rookie pitcher Gavin Williams will take his chances with the Braves…

By the way, I was in the grocery store yesterday, needed some butter, but couldn’t find that cute Indian girl on the outside of the box… had to buy another brand for banning hotties

[caribbeanhen]

Dear Gavin,

Welcome to the Big Leagues kid

signed
The Atlanta Braves

[ngineer]

The hot Phillies not hot enough to gain ground on the scorching hot Atlanta Braves

Miami is a hot place and the Marlins went into Atlanta hot and got destroyed

20 years old rookie pitcher Eury Perez had been dominating teams until the Braves, he pitched 1/3 of an inning giving up 6 runs

tonight Atlanta will be in Cleveland and another really good rookie pitcher Gavin Williams will take his chances with the Braves…

By the way, I was in the grocery store yesterday, needed some butter, but couldn’t find that cute Indian girl on the outside of the box… had to buy another brand for banning hotties

Maybe she was melting the butter...

Phils need a good windup roadtrip to Tampa and Miami before the Break. Nola versus Eflin tomorrow night. Time for Aaron to command an entire (7 innings in this era) game. Phils are virtually in same position as they were last year. Be realistic and just shoot for winning 2 out of 3 and they'll have a decent playoff position. The situational hitting has got to start kicking in.

[caribbeanhen]

Maybe she was melting the butter...

Phils need a good windup roadtrip to Tampa and Miami before the Break. Nola versus Eflin tomorrow night. Time for Aaron to command an entire (7 innings in this era) game. Phils are virtually in same position as they were last year. Be realistic and just shoot for winning 2 out of 3 and they'll have a decent playoff position. The situational hitting has got to start kicking in.

Yep, just get in and anything can happen, the Braves will wilt again in Philly in October

Harper needs to power it up, 3 homers not going to get it done

Acuna has a shot to be baseballs first 40-80 man… jammed his shoulder last night on SB # 40

Trout had to depart his AB with pain in wrist last night, didn’t sound good

[Gil Dobie]

Trout out with injury.

[bonarae]

Trout out with injury.

Ditto for Ohtani. xsmhx

[caribbeanhen]

Ditto for Ohtani. xsmhx

I got blisters on my fingers

said Ringo after Helter Skelter…. The Paul McCartney song that jump started Heavy Metal

[caribbeanhen]

The Yanks in the basement but have winning record at 18-16

The Orioles are for real and have more talent on the way

Colton Cowser is raking at AAA Norfolk, he was drafted out of Sam Houston

Cowser finally gets the call

A product of Sam Houston State

The Orioles called up Westburg a week ago as they are now reaching down into that rich farm system

[bulldog10jw]

Trout out with injury.

Isn't he always

[bulldog10jw]

I got blisters on my fingers

said Ringo after Helter Skelter….

I always thought that was John

[caribbeanhen]

I always thought that was John

lots of people think it was John when talkin Beatles, but history will show us McCartney was the super talent that carried that band

Ohtani has a blister on his finger but can still hit

Trout has the hamate break could be back in 4-8 weeks

Buxton is hot again

[bulldog10jw]

lots of people think it was John when talkin Beatles, but history will show us McCartney was the super talent that carried that band


Paul was certainly a super talent, but so were John and George. There is a reason that, at least for Paul and John, their best work was with the Beatles. George was different. He had so many songs backlogged, many of which were written as a Beatle but were not released until he was solo, so the bulk of his great work was post Beatles.

I do agree that Paul was the most talented but "carrying" the group is a bit too far. IMO.

[caribbeanhen]

Paul was certainly a super talent, but so were John and George. There is a reason that, at least for Paul and John, their best work was with the Beatles. George was different. He had so many songs backlogged, many of which were written as a Beatle but were not released until he was solo, so the bulk of his great work was post Beatles.

I do agree that Paul was the most talented but "carrying" the group is a bit too far. IMO.

Do you want to try and name a baseball player that matches a Beatle?

for starters

John = Doc Ellis

[bulldog10jw]

Do you want to try and name a baseball player that matches a Beatle?

for starters

John = Doc Ellis

John = Ted Williams (spectacular, but controversial)
Paul = Joe DiMaggio (spectacular, but never a show off )

I would have to think about the other two.

Why Doc Ellis? My memory of Doc is the moonshot Reggie Jackson hit off him in the '71 AllStar game.

[caribbeanhen]

John = Ted Williams (spectacular, but controversial)
Paul = Joe DiMaggio (spectacular, but never a show off )

I would have to think about the other two.

Why Doc Ellis? My memory of Doc is the moonshot Reggie Jackson hit off him in the '71 AllStar game.

Because Doc was on acid for that moonshot Reggie hit

Ringo would be Bob Ueker

George would be a talented player who was always in the shadow of 2 great players

[bulldog10jw]

Because Doc was on acid for that moonshot Reggie hit

Ringo would be Bob Ueker

George would be a talented player who was always in the shadow of 2 great players

I was thinking of Ringo as Yogi. Steady, dependable, and all those malapropisms.

George could be Boog Powell. In the shadow of Brooks and Frank, but still an MVP candidate.

[caribbeanhen]

I was thinking of Ringo as Yogi. Steady, dependable, and all those malapropisms.

George could be Boog Powell. In the shadow of Brooks and Frank, but still an MVP candidate.

I like it

[ngineer]

Because Doc was on acid for that moonshot Reggie hit

Ringo would be Bob Ueker

George would be a talented player who was always in the shadow of 2 great players

I see Ringo as John Kruk! Love the guy. A wry sense of humor and understated. It's because of Kruk that my wife watches baseball games with me!

[caribbeanhen]

I like how teams are getting their talented players up often skipping AAA

Jordan Walker is the Phenom of 2023. Kid can play

Yankees SS Volpe is in the Bronx at 21

Corbin Carrol has skills and fast

Orioles have some nice young talent with more to follow

Mariners pitcher Luis Castillo is a joy to watch…. Great attitude

Phils already pushing the panic button and look for dealing Dave to get a 1b

Ronald Acuna ready for blastoff

some more predictions for second half

Yes Ronald Acuna was ready for blastoff… could challenge the 40 80 mark

World Series will be played at Camden Yards this October, the Orioles are good and will be getting better

[bonarae]

NL finally wins an ASG for the first time in 10 tries.

[Gil Dobie]

NL finally wins an ASG for the first time in 10 tries.

Wish they wore their own team uniforms. These new uniforms were butt ugly last night.

[caribbeanhen]

NL finally wins an ASG for the first time in 10 tries.

it’s just not the same

The All Star game used to be a big deal when compared to the other major sports All-Star games but now it’s just another Twitter tweet zzzzzzzzz

[bonarae]

it’s just not the same

The All Star game used to be a big deal when compared to the other major sports All-Star games but now it’s just another Twitter tweet zzzzzzzzz

Are ALL "all-star" games like that now? xsighx

[caribbeanhen]

Are ALL "all-star" games like that now? xsighx

Yes, now that baseball has joined the who cares club of All Star games

My first ASH memory was Pete Rise colliding into Ray Fosse at home plate to win a game for the NL in 1970 followed by the fantastic 1971 game

[POD Knows]

Yes, now that baseball has joined the who cares club of All Star games

My first ASH memory was Pete Rise colliding into Ray Fosse at home plate to win a game for the NL in 1970 followed by the fantastic 1971 gameHere is how out of touch I am with the MLB All Star game. I still thought that they wore the jerseys of their teams. My wife had the game on and I glanced at it and noticed the "generic" jerseys. Apparently they have been wearing that type of jersey for quite a while, just my opinion, but the jerseys suck. Why don't they wear the team jerseys? Whose ****ing brain fart was that?

[caribbeanhen]

Here is how out of touch I am with the MLB All Star game. I still thought that they wore the jerseys of their teams. My wife had the game on and I glanced at it and noticed the "generic" jerseys. Apparently they have been wearing that type of jersey for quite a while, just my opinion, but the jerseys suck. Why don't they wear the team jerseys? Whose ****ing brain fart was that?

don’t know and didn’t watch any of the game, but still love the game of baseball

[ngineer]

some more predictions for second half

Yes Ronald Acuna was ready for blastoff… could challenge the 40 80 mark

World Series will be played at Camden Yards this October, the Orioles are good and will be getting better

Goldschmidt anyone???

[ngineer]

Wish they wore their own team uniforms. These new uniforms were butt ugly last night.

Absolutely!! I could not believe they wore those 'things'....UFR!

[caribbeanhen]

Goldschmidt anyone???

If I were the Phillies, I would pass

[ngineer]

If I were the Phillies, I would pass

Yes, I think the asking price would be too high. Cards would want a bunch of the Phils' "up and comers", and while they do have some nice kids a year or two away, their minor league teams have not been very deep, so giving up a couple youngsters for an aging first sacker should not occur. But, someone will be picking him up by the end of this month.

[caribbeanhen]

Yes, I think the asking price would be too high. Cards would want a bunch of the Phils' "up and comers", and while they do have some nice kids a year or two away, their minor league teams have not been very deep, so giving up a couple youngsters for an aging first sacker should not occur. But, someone will be picking him up by the end of this month.

totally agree with all of this!!

Twins could use a bat

[Gil Dobie]

Ohtani blast #35

[caribbeanhen]

Ohtani blast #35

Angels listening to offers

[POD Knows]

At this point in time, is Byron Buxton for the Twins the worst player in MLB? His BA with RISP is right around .100. He needs to get healthy and play OF so at least he is contributing something.

Now, just watch, he will hit 3 dingers tonight or something.

[caribbeanhen]

At this point in time, is Byron Buxton for the Twins the worst player in MLB? His BA with RISP is right around .100. He needs to get healthy and play OF so at least he is contributing something.

Now, just watch, he will hit 3 dingers tonight or something.

Byron on bench past 2 games, does he wear contact lenses? Might be time to get his eyes checked

[bonarae]

Byron on bench past 2 games, does he wear contact lenses? Might be time to get his eyes checked

Next year, will we see him on the other side of the Pacific if he still plays poorly?

[caribbeanhen]

Next year, will we see him on the other side of the Pacific if he still plays poorly?

not sure of his contract situation and not sure how much he loves baseball to continue playing overseas. Obviously he has enough money to hit the beach for the rest of his life if he wants to.

[POD Knows]

not sure of his contract situation and not sure how much he loves baseball to continue playing overseas. Obviously he has enough money to hit the beach for the rest of his life if he wants to.
Twins win a couple games with Buxton on the bench, so what does the worst manager in MLB do in response, puts Buxton back in the line-up.

[caribbeanhen]

Twins win a couple games with Buxton on the bench, so what does the worst manager in MLB do in response, puts Buxton back in the line-up.


Byron whiffs twice
0 for 4

.193

a mess

[bulldog10jw]

Pete Alonso is in danger of dropping below the Mendoza line batting .204.

[caribbeanhen]

At this point in time, is Byron Buxton for the Twins the worst player in MLB? His BA with RISP is right around .100. He needs to get healthy and play OF so at least he is contributing something.

Now, just watch, he will hit 3 dingers tonight or something.

Well he’s got 2 homers and 4 RBIs in first 2 ABs so good call

[POD Knows]

Well he’s got 2 homers and 4 RBIs in first 2 ABs so good callI told you guys, I am the master of this existing matrix, just a word from me for any given situation and something happens. :D This much power is potentially corrupting.

[Gil Dobie]

Ohtani goes yard again.

[caribbeanhen]

Goldschmidt anyone???

Harper and his 4 Homers are playing First base

shouldn’t of cut the Sampson locks

[caribbeanhen]

some more predictions for second half

Yes Ronald Acuna was ready for blastoff… could challenge the 40 80 mark

World Series will be played at Camden Yards this October, the Orioles are good and will be getting better

Orioles are printing WS tickets as they overpower the slumping Rays

Acuna 46 SB 23 Homers

[caribbeanhen]

Painter has opted for the elbow surgery

Hopefully not Harpers Chinese surgeon that stole his power and shipped it to a 12 year old Chinthani in Shanghai

[caribbeanhen]

Twins fans

Watch Pitcher Luis Castillo in this game and tell me if you don’t see that he has a great appreciation for the talents bestowed on him that allows them to play baseball at such a high level

I love the guy, Twin fans won’t

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Phils earned their most "energized" win of the season so far by scoring 2 runs in the bottom of the 9th to beat Baltimore 4-3. Harper, Stott, JT and Bohm each came up huge in the 9th to give the Phils the much, MUCH needed win. The top of the order continues to be a disaster; Turner is trending towards an all-time awful Philly sports signing. Hopefully Philly can capture the series win Wednesday night!

[caribbeanhen]

Phils earned their most "energized" win of the season so far by scoring 2 runs in the bottom of the 9th to beat Baltimore 4-3. Harper, Stott, JT and Bohm each came up huge in the 9th to give the Phils the much, MUCH needed win. The top of the order continues to be a disaster; Turner is trending towards an all-time awful Philly sports signing. Hopefully Philly can capture the series win Wednesday night!

Turner is a head shaker for sure, he’s had an outstanding major league career up until 2023

[bulldog10jw]

https://www.mlb.com/news/facts-about-shohei-ohtani-1-hit-shutout-2-hr-day

(https://www.mlb.com/news/facts-about-shohei-ohtani-1-hit-shutout-2-hr-day)7 Shohei facts about one of the best days baseball has ever witnessed


A day unlike any other for a player who is one of one. Just another day in the baseball life of the most unique player we have ever seen: Shohei Ohtani (https://www.mlb.com/player/shohei-ohtani-660271).

(https://www.mlb.com/news/facts-about-shohei-ohtani-1-hit-shutout-2-hr-day)

[caribbeanhen]

https://www.mlb.com/news/facts-about-shohei-ohtani-1-hit-shutout-2-hr-day

(https://www.mlb.com/news/facts-about-shohei-ohtani-1-hit-shutout-2-hr-day)7 Shohei facts about one of the best days baseball has ever witnessed


A day unlike any other for a player who is one of one. Just another day in the baseball life of the most unique player we have ever seen: Shohei Ohtani (https://www.mlb.com/player/shohei-ohtani-660271)
(https://www.mlb.com/news/facts-about-shohei-ohtani-1-hit-shutout-2-hr-day)trad

Yea I read the news today oh boy
about a Japanese man who was in trade

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Phils take down the Pirates 2-1 thanks to another awesome start by Wheeler. I'm making the 300 mile trek from Northeast PA to Pittsburgh for Sunday's game! Can't wait!

[caribbeanhen]

Tim Anderson with a swing and a miss last night

Dominican Jose Ramirez said Anderson has been disrespectful to the game and that why I knocked him out, not to mention Anderson put up his dukes and takes wild haymaker at him but missed

finally a good brawl

[bonarae]

The Cubs have eclipsed the Sox again by this time of year... they are now holding the 3rd WC for now. (They hold the lead over the Reds through a greater run differential.)

[MR. CHICKEN]

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....TREA TURNER......MIRED INNA SLUMP....BOTH IN DUH BATTER'S BOX....'HOOD UH .230.....&[email protected] ERRORS........WAS GENTLY MASSAGED BAH DUH FIGHTIN'S FAITHFUL.....RECIEVIN' STANDIN' "O's".....FRIDAY/SATURDAY NIGHTS........TOOK DUH PRESSURE TA PREFORM....(AFTERAH ALL...HE WANTS TA EARN THOSE MILLIONS)....OFF.......HE RESPONDED.....WHIFF DAZZLIN' DEFENSIVE PLAYS.....@ PLATE HE WENT 4-12....WHIFF 3 RUN DINGER.....TWO DOUBLES.....5 RBI's.....PHILS TOOK DUH KC SERIES....2 UH 3................AWK!

[caribbeanhen]

Hit ‘em where they ain’t Harper even hit a Homer this weekend … Phils setting up nicely for a wildcard spot where they will terrorize the mighty Braves once again

[MR. CHICKEN]

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...DID AH MENTION.....PHIGHTIN'S PITCHER......TAIJUAN WALKER.....FIRST PITCHER....TA 13 DUBBYS...IN MAJORS.......PHILS LIKE TA HIT....BEHIND HIM.....BRAWK!

[caribbeanhen]

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...DID AH MENTION.....PHIGHTIN'S PITCHER......TAIJUAN WALKER.....FIRST PITCHER....TA 13 DUBBYS...IN MAJORS.......PHILS LIKE TA HIT....BEHIND HIM.....BRAWK!


Ohtani gets all the publicity and it’s well deserved but Olson has 39 HR himself

Acuna hitting at a .343 clip with 52 steals and 25 homers, he might need to close out some games before it’s over

[caribbeanhen]

So the Cleveland Indians 3 rookie starters are really coming into their own right now so much so they remind you of the 1990 Atlanta Braves with a young Glavine, Smoltz and Maddux who came later…. Young pitching staff loaded with potential that did not disappoint

Gavin Williams big hard throwing righty is like a young Smoltz, whiffed 12 one a one hitter the other night

Tanner Bibee is more crafty but can throw hard …. Maddux

Logan Allen is the Lefty, the Glavine

keep a watch on this team

[MR. CHICKEN]

...PHILLIES PITCHER....MICHAEL LORENZEN......NO-HITS.........DUH NATIONALS........xhurrayx.......AWK!

[caribbeanhen]

...PHILLIES PITCHER....MICHAEL LORENZEN......NO-HITS.........DUH NATIONALS........xhurrayx.......AWK!

good trade!

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

...PHILLIES PITCHER....MICHAEL LORENZEN......NO-HITS.........DUH NATIONALS........xhurrayx.......AWK!

Incredible night in South Philly! Wilson's first career hit is a HR with his family there, Castellanos belts HR 199 and 200 and Lorenzen's no-hitter!

[caribbeanhen]

Olson tied with Ohtani at 40 HRs

Orioles continue March to the World Series

The Muts suck

[caribbeanhen]

The Braves put up 21 runs in game one

Olson 42 HRs

complete sweep taking nightcap 6-0

Mets are awful

[caribbeanhen]

So the Cleveland Indians 3 rookie starters are really coming into their own right now so much so they remind you of the 1990 Atlanta Braves with a young Glavine, Smoltz and Maddux who came later…. Young pitching staff loaded with potential that did not disappoint

Gavin Williams big hard throwing righty is like a young Smoltz, whiffed 12 one a one hitter the other night

Tanner Bibee is more crafty but can throw hard …. Maddux

Logan Allen is the Lefty, the Glavine

keep a watch on this team

Gavin Williams goes 5 innings yesterday whiffs 10

future Ace

[bonarae]

Do you think the Yanks have slid back into their 1980s and early 1990s basement days? xconfusedx

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/how-missteps-by-yankees-ownership-brian-cashman-have-led-to-new-yorks-shocking-decline-since-2017/

[caribbeanhen]

Do you think the Yanks have slid back into their 1980s and early 1990s basement days? xconfusedx

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/how-missteps-by-yankees-ownership-brian-cashman-have-led-to-new-yorks-shocking-decline-since-2017/


All I know is there is no Pride in or of the Yankees right now, all their fans are moving south

[caribbeanhen]

Indians pitching report

Tanner Bibee improves to 9-2 in his last start

last night, Logan Allen with 6 shutout innings improving to 6-5

Gavin Williams is up next and he is really getting into the grove now, dominating hitters in past 2 starts

[POD Knows]

All I know is there is no Pride in or of the Yankees right now, all their fans are moving south
I think it is great for America when high payroll teams like the Stankees and Mutts 😂 are smelling up the place.

[ngineer]

Phillies continue to 'lurk'. Two or three good games, then a stink bomb or two. Surprised that they have one of the best records in MLB since June 1. Still not happy with the way they are using Schwarber. God awful in left field. Big liability. Thompson still doesn't always replace him with defense in late innings, which has cost them several games. I really question his value as nothing more than a streaky HR hitter who, for a week or two, will hit 5 or 6 dingers, but then do diddly for three. Certainly shouldn't be leading off. Nola is also concerning. Has lost his consistency and when trouble rears its head, he seems to start fidgeting, physically and mentally. Hopefully the 6-man rotation will give more needed rest. Rest of the squad seems to be 'turning the corner' and I love the contributions that the "Daycare" has provided (Stott, Bohm and Marsh). Bullpen gets Alvarado back next week which will be a much needed boost. Like last year, I think the Phils are built for the playoffs. October should be a very busy month with the playoffs and football!!

[caribbeanhen]

No doubt the mighty Braves will roll over in fear at the sight of the Fightins come October

just like last year