2024 MLB Thread

[bonarae]

Welcome to this year's edition of the MLB Thread on AGS.

[ngineer]

Waiting for my Phils to add an arm or two to the bullpen. I was wondering if Dealer Dave would try and swing a trade with Castellanos, but I suspect there was little interest. When the guy is on fire, wow; but when he goes into his too frequent swoons one feels like tearing their hair out. At least his defense has improved. xeyebrowx

[caribbeanhen]

Jorge Polanco traded to Seattle

The return from the Mariners is right-handed starter Anthony DeSclafani (mlbatbat://athlete?player_id=543101), and right-handed reliever Justin Topa (mlbatbat://athlete?player_id=623437), as well as Minor League prospects Gabriel Gonzalez (mlbatbat://athlete?player_id=694224) -- ranked No. 79 in the game by MLB Pipeline (https://www.mlb.com/prospects/top100/gabriel-gonzalez-694224) -- and right-hander Darren Bowen (https://www.milb.com/player/darren-bowen-804539). It’s an unsurprising deal that addresses the Twins’ big league depth needs on the pitching side and bolsters their farm system with a consensus Top 100 prospect.

[Gil Dobie]

Jorge Polanco traded to Seattle

The return from the Mariners is right-handed starter Anthony DeSclafani (mlbatbat://athlete?player_id=543101), and right-handed reliever Justin Topa (mlbatbat://athlete?player_id=623437), as well as Minor League prospects Gabriel Gonzalez (mlbatbat://athlete?player_id=694224) -- ranked No. 79 in the game by MLB Pipeline (https://www.mlb.com/prospects/top100/gabriel-gonzalez-694224) -- and right-hander Darren Bowen (https://www.milb.com/player/darren-bowen-804539). It’s an unsurprising deal that addresses the Twins’ big league depth needs on the pitching side and bolsters their farm system with a consensus Top 100 prospect.

Polanco leaving was expected. Gain a few needs and dump salary at a position they are deep on.

[caribbeanhen]

Polanco leaving was expected. Gain a few needs and dump salary at a position they are deep on.

no doubt

get Brooks Lee in the majors and Gabriel Gonzalez looks like a nice prospect

[Laker]

Where are the A's playing this year? Oakland for one more, or somewhere else?

[caribbeanhen]

Where are the A's playing this year? Oakland for one more, or somewhere else?

Oakland for one more year …. For now

Vegas in 2028

The Oakland Athletics (https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/oakland-athletics) may be playing their final season by the Bay in 2024, but their home for the next three years is undecided. The 124-year-old franchise is set for its fourth relocation as the A's will move to Las Vegas in 2028 after the owners approved the move in November (https://clutchpoints.com/athletics-news-oakland-out-las-vegas-in-owners-unanimous-relocation-vote)

[caribbeanhen]

One theory is the As will disband for three years

[ngineer]

Got my tickets for June 3 at "The Bank" to see the return of Rhys Hoskins when the Brewers come in for three games. The moment it was announced Hoskins had signed with Milwaukee, Phillies ticket sales for that three game series spiked like none in recent memory.

[bonarae]

Do you think the A's will fold up if neither Oakland nor Vegas accepts them? xsmhx

[Gil Dobie]

Do you think the A's will fold up if neither Oakland nor Vegas accepts them? xsmhx

They had an offer from the Warriors owner, to sell and stay in Oakland. I assume they would be sold before folding.

[caribbeanhen]

MLB had a serious infusion of young talent last year

if you look at the 2023 top 100 prospects probably 70 of em played in majors last year

Orioles have talent in the farm system with #1 prospect Jackson Holiday who is the son of Matt Holiday

Texas has another good hitter in Langford, played at Florida Gators and can hit. Of course Evan Carter is already up and played in post season last year… he’s good

[ngineer]

Word is that Phillies in discussions regarding Bellinger and Jordan Montgomery....I can see Bellinger in centerfield while Rojas gets more experience and builds up. Class 1 prospect as a defensive centerfielder, but offense needs work. As for Montgomery, ..can never have too much pitching.

[caribbeanhen]

Word is that Phillies in discussions regarding Bellinger and Jordan Montgomery....I can see Bellinger in centerfield while Rojas gets more experience and builds up. Class 1 prospect as a defensive centerfielder, but offense needs work. As for Montgomery, ..can never have too much pitching.

Jordan Montgomery is stealthy good, Bellinger fits in with blue collar Phils

[bonarae]

Are you unhappy with your team's uniforms? Players have mostly agreed. xsmhx

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mlbs-new-uniforms-are-driving-complaints-from-players-as-mlbpa-gets-involved-per-report/

[bonarae]

Also, Sac is likely to temporarily host the A's for now.

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10109696-mlb-rumors-sacramento-is-front-runner-to-host-athletics-before-2027-las-vegas-move

[bonarae]

Are the D-Backs the next team to move out?

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/diamondbacks-dont-rule-out-moving-without-public-funding-for-renovations-we-may-run-out-of-time-in-phoenix/

[caribbeanhen]

Are the D-Backs the next team to move out?

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/diamondbacks-dont-rule-out-moving-without-public-funding-for-renovations-we-may-run-out-of-time-in-phoenix/

where would they go?

Mexico? Baseball is thinking internationally with next expansion is my guess

[bonarae]

See-through pants? Now, that's too much xbawlingx

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10110341-mlbpa-executive-director-calls-out-mlbs-see-through-pants-amid-uniform-controversy?utm_medium=email&lid=0imc1n4fze93

[caribbeanhen]

Juan Soto will burn down the Bronx this year

50 homers

[ngineer]

Are you unhappy with your team's uniforms? Players have mostly agreed. xsmhx

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mlbs-new-uniforms-are-driving-complaints-from-players-as-mlbpa-gets-involved-per-report/


The most noticeable change I see on TV is that the players' names on the back of the uniforms (at least the Phillies) seem to have smaller lettering and more difficult to read.

[Gil Dobie]

Juan Soto will burn down the Bronx this year

50 homers

As a lefty, he could easily do it in Yankee Stadium.

[caribbeanhen]

As a lefty, he could easily do it in Yankee Stadium.

yea, the short porch combined with Soto power could break Maris record

It helps righties like Aaron Judge with cheap opposite line drive homers

Im not a fan of the cheap HR

[Gil Dobie]

yea, the short porch combined with Soto power could break Maris record

It helps righties like Aaron Judge with cheap opposite line drive homers

Im not a fan of the cheap HR

I belive Maris hit 32 on the road in 1961.

[caribbeanhen]

I belive Maris hit 32 on the road in 1961.

interesting

He also received threats just like Aaron started getting when approaching the Babe

[bonarae]

Opening Day is in eight days.

[caribbeanhen]

Opening Day is in eight days.

Dodgers Padres playing now in S Korea or your side of the world

Ohtani interpreter fired for stealing millions to gamble

[caribbeanhen]

I'm liking Jackson Merrill
He got his first hit today


Kid has a nice looking bat and approach at the plate


20 years old and from Maryland ... was a SS until spring when they moved him to CF

Don’t want to jynx h him but looks like he’s going to be in bigs a long time

[Gil Dobie]

Brooks Lee starts the season in St Paul.

[caribbeanhen]

Wyatt Langford

power

[bonarae]

Phils' season opener moved to today.

What a 14-run inning by the D-Backs? But they failed to add lots more onto that total. The final score read 16 for the home team.

[Gil Dobie]

Chasing history Royce Lewis on pace for 162 HRs.

[POD Knows]

Chasing history Royce Lewis on pace for 162 HRs.
This guy can’t catch a break. Goes 2 for 2 and gets injured. Haven’t heard much about the severity of the injury.

[Gil Dobie]

This guy can’t catch a break. Goes 2 for 2 and gets injured. Haven’t heard much about the severity of the injury.

Sounds like a few weeks at least.

[caribbeanhen]

This guy can’t catch a break. Goes 2 for 2 and gets injured. Haven’t heard much about the severity of the injury.

Buxton and Lewis should invest in MRI imaging centers

[caribbeanhen]

Royce Lewis will be out for over a month with severe quad strain

seriously what is going on with all these quad strain injuries all over baseball these days

I don’t remember hearing anything about these type of injuries back in day

[MR. CHICKEN]

.... HOSKINS......PLUCKIN'....METS.....NERVE....xeekx.. ...BAWK!

[Bisonator]

Royce Lewis will be out for over a month with severe quad strain

seriously what is going on with all these quad strain injuries all over baseball these days

I don’t remember hearing anything about these type of injuries back in day
They're so soft now days because they get coddled like babies. Never heard of players having to sit out after a couple games or DH for a game back 20 years ago because they were used to playing every damn day. Now these fricking managers DH a guy every third day or pull a starter after 80 pitches it's ridiculous.

[caribbeanhen]

They're so soft now days because they get coddled like babies. Never heard of players having to sit out after a couple games or DH for a game back 20 years ago because they were used to playing every damn day. Now these fricking managers DH a guy every third day or pull a starter after 80 pitches it's ridiculous.

Yea but they play hard too, I never saw players dive for balls 50 years ago like they do now on every play

As for pitchers, well the average fastball just keeps going up. 95 is about average now. You have to be around 97/98 to have an elite fastball today. The human arm just not designed for it. So many pitchers out with a variety of aliments including forearm strains and elbow problems … surgery is almost a given now

[Bisonator]

Yea but they play hard too, I never saw players dive for balls 50 years ago like they do now on every play

As for pitchers, well the average fastball just keeps going up. 95 is about average now. You have to be around 97/98 to have an elite fastball today. The human arm just not designed for it. So many pitchers out with a variety of aliments including forearm strains and elbow problems … surgery is almost a given now
BS there's always been guys diving for balls. Problem is most of these guys rely on their athleticism too much now days. Rather then studying your opponents and putting yourself in better fielding position prior to a pitch they play the same spot for everyone and rely on their speed and athleticism to get there. I'd rather a guy make the routine look easier and play everyday than have a guy make some miraculous catch only to hurt himself and miss 20 games.

That's because everyone just wants to throw hard now days and they don't know how to pitch. Plenty of guys threw 97/98 back in the day but they threw other pitches too, didn't just rely on fastballs.

[caribbeanhen]

BS there's always been guys diving for balls. Problem is most of these guys rely on their athleticism too much now days. Rather then studying your opponents and putting yourself in better fielding position prior to a pitch they play the same spot for everyone and rely on their speed and athleticism to get there. I'd rather a guy make the routine look easier and play everyday than have a guy make some miraculous catch only to hurt himself and miss 20 games.

That's because everyone just wants to throw hard now days and they don't know how to pitch. Plenty of guys threw 97/98 back in the day but they threw other pitches too, didn't just rely on fastballs.


They have to throw hard if they want to get to the majors so of course they want to, they don’t have a choice. There are still pitchers that know how to pitch, they have to because they wouldn’t get anybody out even throwing at 97

You have middle inning relief pitchers hitting 99 on the gun now, sure there were hard throwers back in the day but right now there’s just more of them. The game has changed.

If Tom Seaver was playing today he would be near 100 as well as Gibson, but Seaver was around 96 97 in his hey day, Nolan Ryan would probably be about 103 104 today

[ngineer]

Yea but they play hard too, I never saw players dive for balls 50 years ago like they do now on every play

As for pitchers, well the average fastball just keeps going up. 95 is about average now. You have to be around 97/98 to have an elite fastball today. The human arm just not designed for it. So many pitchers out with a variety of aliments including forearm strains and elbow problems … surgery is almost a given now

Agreed. However, I think the arm problems are exacerbated by the fact many of these guys have been over-using their arms and associated joints from high school days. Years ago it was a fastball land curve. That's it. Now you have 15-18 year olds throwing all sorts of junk as well as looking to "light up the gun". Stands to reason they are getting operated on in the their early 20's. Seems really sadistic...but, then, it's "all about the Benjamins"....

[bonarae]

A's say goodbye to Oakland officially after 2024. They will temporarily play in Sacramento until 2027.

[bonarae]

It's not only the sheerness, it's also sweat... xsmhx

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/nike-testing-different-options-to-fix-new-mlb-uniforms-as-players-visibly-sweat-through-jerseys/

[bonarae]

One clan of 60 former and present MLB players from one town in Venezuela. They're all related to one superstar.

https://www.mlb.com/news/ronald-acuna-jr-whole-family-plays-pro-baseball

[Laker]

A's say goodbye to Oakland officially after 2024. They will temporarily play in Sacramento until 2027.

I've seen all of the current MLB play in person, most when they came to play the Twins, but eight on the road. Can I count Sacramento as a new team to my total if I see them in the next three years, and then count Vegas as another when they move there?

I regret that I never had a chance to see the Expos, the Pilots or the Senators.

[caribbeanhen]

The As are horrific

as are the
Whitesox
Rockies
Mets
Marlins

[caribbeanhen]

Spencer Strider, Baseballs most prolific strikeout pitcher and hardest thrower, labors for 4 innings and advises Braves his elbow is bothering him

MRI scheduled

the beat goes on with these pitchers and arm injuries

[caribbeanhen]

Ouch
Shane Bieber is done for the season with ligament damage. Headed for Tommy John surgery.

He was off to a hot start

12 scoreless innings with 20 strikeouts without giving up a run

[caribbeanhen]

Milwaukee Brewers (https://www.mlb.com/brewers) placed RHP Jakob Junis (https://www.mlb.com/player/596001) on the 15-day injured list retroactive to April 3, 2024. Right shoulder impingement.

[caribbeanhen]

Spencer Strider, Baseballs most prolific strikeout pitcher and hardest thrower, labors for 4 innings and advises Braves his elbow is bothering him

MRI scheduled

the beat goes on with these pitchers and arm injuries

ligament damage

if he needs Tommy John, it will be his second one

[caribbeanhen]

He was one of the only reasons to watch the White Sox play

Chicago White Sox (https://www.mlb.com/whitesox) placed CF Luis Robert Jr. (https://www.mlb.com/player/673357) on the 10-day injured list. Right hip flexor strain.

this guy can’t stay healthy

04/05/24
Chicago White Sox (https://www.mlb.com/whitesox) placed LF Eloy Jiménez (https://www.mlb.com/player/650391) on the 10-day injured list retroactive to April 2, 2024. Left adductor strain.

[bonarae]

The MLBPA claimed that the shortened pitch clock has forced some pitchers to the season long IL due to TJS.

https://www.mlb.com/news/mlb-response-pitcher-injuries-2024

[bonarae]

What has happened to center fielders?

https://www.mlb.com/news/the-future-of-the-center-field-position-in-mlb

[caribbeanhen]

Do you think the A's will fold up if neither Oakland nor Vegas accepts them? xsmhx


The MLBPA claimed that the shortened pitch clock has forced some pitchers to the season long IL due to TJS.

https://www.mlb.com/news/mlb-response-pitcher-injuries-2024

from the article

Velocity and spin rate increases are highly correlated to arm injuries..

The players associations claim that the recent uptick in arm injuries was due to the pitch
Clock was quickly debunked by MLB

[caribbeanhen]

04/08/24
Cincinnati Reds (https://www.mlb.com/reds) placed RHP Tejay Antone (https://www.mlb.com/player/622088)on the 15-day injured list. Right elbow inflammation.


https://www.mlbstatic.com/team-logos/108.svg
04/08/24
Los Angeles Angels (https://www.mlb.com/angels) placed RHP Chase Silseth (https://www.mlb.com/player/681217) on the 15-day injured list. Right elbow inflammation.
Texas Rangers (https://www.mlb.com/rangers) placed 2B Justin Foscue (https://www.mlb.com/player/679822)on the 10-day injured list. Left oblique strain.

04/06/24
Boston Red Sox (https://www.mlb.com/redsox) placed SS Trevor Story (https://www.mlb.com/player/596115)on the 10-day injured list. Left shoulder dislocation.

04/05/24
New York Yankees (https://www.mlb.com/yankees) placed RHP Jonathan Loáisiga (https://www.mlb.com/player/642528) on the 60-day injured list retroactive to April 4, 2024. Right flexor strain.

04/04/24
Miami Marlins (https://www.mlb.com/marlins) transferred RHP Eury Pérez (https://www.mlb.com/player/691587)from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list. Right elbow inflammation

[caribbeanhen]

Jackson Holiday, baseballs number one Prospect is getting the call from the Orioles

Who is the son of Matt Holliday

and he’s good

[caribbeanhen]

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10097711-ranking-the-top-15-mlb-pitchers-currently-recovering-from-tommy-john-surgery#:~:text=Undergoing%20at%20least%20one%20To mmy,some%20point%20in%20their%20careers.

unreal…. The number of pitchers out

Trevor Story done for the year as he busted his shoulder trying to make a diving play

and Yoan Moncada out 3 to 6 months hurting himself running to first base… what a wimp

[caribbeanhen]

“The average fastball velocity leaped from 90.5 mph in 2008 to 93.9 mph in 2022 and topped 94 for the first time last year. Glenn Fleisig, head of biomechanics research at American Sports Medicine Institute and part of MLB’s study group on arm injuries, notes that the injury curve is almost in lockstep with the velocity rise.”

well, the players union jumped in, as well as a few players that are blaming the pitch clock on the rise of elbow blowouts

this is a good article

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2024/04/09/mlb-pitcher-injuries-key-culprits-baseball-elbow-epidemic/73260109007/

[ngineer]

The MLBPA claimed that the shortened pitch clock has forced some pitchers to the season long IL due to TJS.

https://www.mlb.com/news/mlb-response-pitcher-injuries-2024

What a bunch of crap. The games were almost always 2-2:30 in duration for 9 innings up until the last couple decades. What has changed to alter the physical well-being of the pitchers' arms is the amount off time twisting and torquing the elbow and shoulder starting in the early teens and playing all the time the same sport. Muscles need a break from the all the stress that is applied to them. Dan Plesac stressed that a few days ago on MLB. Moreover, he noted that teams have moved away from having pitchers do 'long toss' in the outfield. Parents are responsible for some of this by pushing their budding superstars into playing all year, going to camps, travel squads and learning all these junk pitches while the body is still growing. They see the potential for millions in Little Johnnie's repertoire of pitches. Don't get me started...It's all about the Benjamins.

[caribbeanhen]

What a bunch of crap. The games were almost always 2-2:30 in duration for 9 innings up until the last couple decades. What has changed to alter the physical well-being of the pitchers' arms is the amount off time twisting and torquing the elbow and shoulder starting in the early teens and playing all the time the same sport. Muscles need a break from the all the stress that is applied to them. Dan Plesac stressed that a few days ago on MLB. Moreover, he noted that teams have moved away from having pitchers do 'long toss' in the outfield. Parents are responsible for some of this by pushing their budding superstars into playing all year, going to camps, travel squads and learning all these junk pitches while the body is still growing. They see the potential for millions in Little Johnnie's repertoire of pitches. Don't get me started...It's all about the Benjamins.

I totally agree. It has nothing to do with a pitch clock, however there are a few major league pitchers that are raising questions about it.

back in the 70s growing up the general world on the street was don’t throw a curveball because it will mess up your arm

I was trying to think of some major league pitchers who have never had a arm surgery and the one guy that popped up first in my head was Aaron Nola…

[bonarae]

Wow, do you think KC is back to dominance this season? Or will time tell the true story? Ditto for the O's as well.

[caribbeanhen]

Wow, do you think KC is back to dominance this season? Or will time tell the true story? Ditto for the O's as well.

The Orioles were really good last year and only getting better

The Royals play in a baseballs weakest division but Bobby Witt is a stud …

[caribbeanhen]

Carlos Correrá out

makes diving play

next AB in pain

[bonarae]

It's not only the uniforms that have gotten worse, it's the ball quality as well... xsmhx

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/red-soxs-kenley-jansen-becomes-second-notable-mlb-pitcher-to-criticize-ball-quality-its-just-brutal/

[bonarae]

A Maddux for the Red Sox? And in LESS THAN 2 hours? Count me in.

https://www.mlb.com/news/tanner-houck-throws-shutout-vs-guardians

[bonarae]

Information Overload on the scoreboards: yay or nay to let them go? xchinscratchx

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/snyders-soapbox-scorebugs-and-scoreboards-are-overcrowded-and-overwhelming-us-with-too-much-information/

[caribbeanhen]

Information Overload on the scoreboards: yay or nay to let them go? xchinscratchx

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/snyders-soapbox-scorebugs-and-scoreboards-are-overcrowded-and-overwhelming-us-with-too-much-information/

Too much information
Running round my brain

Too much information
driving me insane

The Police

[caribbeanhen]

Injury situation in baseball is unreal…. Oblique…. Could these guys have to much muscle?

https://www.fantraxhq.com/mlb-injury-report-massive-monday-musings/

[Bisonator]

White Sox shut out for the 8th time in 22 games.........they make the Twins look good xlolx

[caribbeanhen]

White Sox shut out for the 8th time in 22 games.........they make the Twins look good xlolx

On the southside of old Chicago

lived the baddest baseball team in town

if you go down there

you better be aware of a man name Leroy Brown

[caribbeanhen]

https://www.mlb.com/news/oldest-living-mlb-player-turns-100?partnerID=mlbapp-iOS_article-share

Happy birthday to baseball’s oldest living player

[bonarae]

Have you seen this? Is John Fisher MLB's version of James Dolan, Clay Bennett or other indifferent owners?

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/oakland-stadium-workers-feeling-deserted-by-as-moves-blast-john-fisher-thank-you-for-ruining-our-lives/

[caribbeanhen]

Mike Trout hurt again

knee surgery

[POD Knows]

We are truly in the bizarro world, the Twins have won like 9 in row and they have a rotting sausage to thank for it

[caribbeanhen]

We are truly in the bizarro world, the Twins have won like 9 in row and they have a rotting sausage to thank for it

The legend of Trevor Larnach gets another chance…. He’s been barreling it up

what is the rotting sausage?

[POD Knows]

The legend of Trevor Larnach gets another chance…. He’s been barreling it up

what is the rotting sausage?
https://www.si.com/mlb/twins/news/twins-reveal-a-summer-sausage-is-behind-turnaround-at-the-plate

Twins reveal a summer sausage is behind turnaround at the plate

An unusual good-luck charm has kept the hits coming for the Twins.

[caribbeanhen]

https://www.si.com/mlb/twins/news/twins-reveal-a-summer-sausage-is-behind-turnaround-at-the-plate

Twins reveal a summer sausage is behind turnaround at the plate

An unusual good-luck charm has kept the hits coming for the Twins.


Got it !

thanks

good luck to the Twins when they’re playing somebody other than the White Sox

[POD Knows]

Got it !

thanks

good luck to the Twins when they’re playing somebody other than the White Sox
Oh. The streak will end and it will end hard. BOOKIT.

[bonarae]

Skenes' debut didn't go as well...

[caribbeanhen]

Skenes' debut didn't go as well...

he is definitely hyped up but pitched better than what you might think by just looking at the box score

and besides, the place was almost sold out and they were going crazy in the first inning, Pirates Management would probably disagree my good man Bonarae…. Just don’t tell me he got hurt 😞

[caribbeanhen]

There is an ex MLB player that’s gonna try to play college football next year of 29 years of age

I bet NIL is motivating this


Former Top Outfield Prospect Monte Harrison To Play College Football At ArkansasMay 9th, 2024 at 1:22pm CST • By Steve Adams (https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/author/steveadams)
Former second-round pick and top outfield prospect Monte Harrison (https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/h/harrimo01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.mlbtraderumors.com&utm_campaign=2024-05-09_br) hasn’t appeared in the majors since 2022 and apparently isn’t pursuing a return to the big leagues at this point. Rather, he’s now committed to the University of Arkansas’ football team as a walk-on wide receiver, as first reported by Richard Davenport of WholeHogSports.com (https://www.wholehogsports.com//news/2024/may/07/former-mlb-player-monte-harrison-commits-to-arkansas-football/).

[caribbeanhen]

The atmosphere in Philadelphia for baseball is electric and the Phillies are going to pull away from the lifeless Braves

Part of me has always suspected that the reason Freeman and Swanson didn’t stay in Atlanta is because of one superstar named Ronald prima donna Acuna ….

[ngineer]

The atmosphere in Philadelphia for baseball is electric and the Phillies are going to pull away from the lifeless Braves

Part of me has always suspected that the reason Freeman and Swanson didn’t stay in Atlanta is because of one superstar named Ronald prima donna Acuna ….

Yep. Nothing like “The Bank” when the Phils are flyin’ . I’ve been down four times already, and have tickets for the “homecoming “ game for Rhys Hoskins. Looks doubtful he’ll be able to play, but the pregame ceremonies should be great. This team really looks built for the long haul. Stay healthy!

[caribbeanhen]

Yep. Nothing like “The Bank” when the Phils are flyin’ . I’ve been down four times already, and have tickets for the “homecoming “ game for Rhys Hoskins. Looks doubtful he’ll be able to play, but the pregame ceremonies should be great. This team really looks built for the long haul. Stay healthy!

glad to hear you’re enjoying some baseball

Phillies are reportedly trying to trade for Mason Miller, a flamethrower who’s been lights out in Oakland …

[caribbeanhen]

Skenes' debut didn't go as well...

check out his second start

6 no hit innings

whiffed first 7 Cubs of the game

kid is dominating

[bonarae]

An automated ball-strike system still has issues in the Minors; do you think MLB should be more careful with their approach to extend it to the association?

https://www.mlb.com/news/mlb-commissioner-rob-manfred-on-automated-ball-strike-system

[bonarae]

Acuna is out for the season once again. Do you think he will be the next Mike Trout? xchinscratchx

[caribbeanhen]

Acuna is out for the season once again. Do you think he will be the next Mike Trout? xchinscratchx

he had ACL surgery in July of 2021, Braves make flurry of Trades and win World Series

2022 had down year, was already playing in April but didn’t look 100%

2023 completely healthy wins MVP

2024 tweaked knee in spring, looked less than 100% all year

yesterday was ugly

he’ll be back …

[Gil Dobie]

Negro League Stats Update (https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/columnist/bob-nightengale/2024/05/28/negro-leagues-statistics-officially-incorporated-into-major-league-record-book/73882293007/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR29GeVpJNpiRPCWP7U6Ycmt PXINzjgXVR6al5UPewvTuK4d34ku5XEk3Ug_aem_AfWLENgv-SMHZJo98Xuoib6f4q8OymxHxZ2rKlTwtEZ8AqUkYVdj6zoadwW t1rdrB-SVvQGJlXqFIHsw_PYnMDTl)

Tomorrow there will be a new all-time batting leader, Josh Gibson with a career average of .372, replace Ty Cobb as the leader. Gibson will also have the highest average for a single season, .466 in 1943. (Error in the article, had it at .446).

Gibson's 162 average is 45 HR and 197 RBI.

[Professor Chaos]

Congratulations if you had this on your love triangle bingo card...

https://twitter.com/barstoolsports/status/1795886585365319838

[OhioHen]

Negro League Stats Update (https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/columnist/bob-nightengale/2024/05/28/negro-leagues-statistics-officially-incorporated-into-major-league-record-book/73882293007/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR29GeVpJNpiRPCWP7U6Ycmt PXINzjgXVR6al5UPewvTuK4d34ku5XEk3Ug_aem_AfWLENgv-SMHZJo98Xuoib6f4q8OymxHxZ2rKlTwtEZ8AqUkYVdj6zoadwW t1rdrB-SVvQGJlXqFIHsw_PYnMDTl)

Tomorrow there will be a new all-time batting leader, Josh Gibson with a career average of .372, replace Ty Cobb as the leader. Gibson will also have the highest average for a single season, .466 in 1943. (Error in the article, had it at .446).

Gibson's 162 average is 45 HR and 197 RBI.
And he removes Babe Ruth from the top of the slugging and on-base percentage lists. All that offense while playing catcher.

[NY Crusader 2010]

I'm definitely in favor of the Negro League stats being legitimized as MLB. As far as career batting average though, shouldn't there be some kind of sensible line drawn when it comes to minimum career plate appearances?

Ty Cobb had over 13,000 plate appearances while Josh Gibson had 2,500.

[bonarae]

Meanwhile... as things stand:

Royals are the surprise team in the MLB, 2nd in ALC next to the Guardians. This article can explain why (https://www.mlb.com/news/royals-2024-breakout). ALC is the strongest division in baseball ATM.
Seattle currently the leader in the ALW.
NLC and ALW the weakest divisions in baseball, if standings are concerned.

CWS front-runners in the MLB draft lottery for next season.

[Gil Dobie]

I'm definitely in favor of the Negro League stats being legitimized as MLB. As far as career batting average though, shouldn't there be some kind of sensible line drawn when it comes to minimum career plate appearances?

Ty Cobb had over 13,000 plate appearances while Josh Gibson had 2,500.

This appears to be the biggest contention by fans with the inclusion of the Negro League stats. Unfortunately the Negro League seasons averaged 40 to 60 games. It doesn't diminish what Cobb did, IMO, it brings to light the greatness of some of the players you rarely here of. DiMaggio, Feller, and Ted Williams for example, had mention of how great some of these players were. Now we have stats to look at for a glimpse into these players careers. Former Negro League players won 11 MVP awards after integration, meaning they did have great players.

[bonarae]

Poor Marcano; he may go the way of Trevor Bauer by spending the rest of his career in Asia... the four others get one year bans for gambling violations.

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mlbs-ineligible-list-tucupita-marcano-becomes-latest-to-get-lifetime-ban-from-commissioner-rob-manfred/

https://www.mlb.com/news/mlb-announces-sports-betting-violation-suspensions

[bonarae]

Also, Ohtani is cleared from the gambling scandal he once faced involving his interpreters.

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/shohei-ohtani-gambling-scandal-mlb-officially-clears-dodgers-star-after-investigation-into-interpreters-bets/

[NY Crusader 2010]

This appears to be the biggest contention by fans with the inclusion of the Negro League stats. Unfortunately the Negro League seasons averaged 40 to 60 games. It doesn't diminish what Cobb did, IMO, it brings to light the greatness of some of the players you rarely here of. DiMaggio, Feller, and Ted Williams for example, had mention of how great some of these players were. Now we have stats to look at for a glimpse into these players careers. Former Negro League players won 11 MVP awards after integration, meaning they did have great players.

A lot of people also falsely claim that the stats shouldn't count or be legitimized because the Negro Leagues were inferior competition. Sure, the worst players in the top Negro League wouldn't have made AL or NL rosters. But the worst players on AL and NL rosters wouldn't have been major leaguers either if the leagues were fully integrated.

If the National Association (1870's), American Association (1880's and 1890's) and Federal League (couple seasons during WWI) players and stats are to be counted as MLB, the Negro League should count as well. Pretty sure converted cricket players from the railyards in 1871 have nothing on Josh Gibson, Jackie Robinson, Larry Doby, Satchel Paige and Roy Campanella. Not to disrespect those pioneers either, just putting things in perspective. It's not like MLB is counting the hundreds of homers and multi-thousands of hits Gibson had on barnstorming tours. We're talking about legit, documented games at the highest level of Negro League baseball.

[Gil Dobie]

Royce Lewis is back, 2 more games, 2 more homers.

[Gil Dobie]

A lot of people also falsely claim that the stats shouldn't count or be legitimized because the Negro Leagues were inferior competition. Sure, the worst players in the top Negro League wouldn't have made AL or NL rosters. But the worst players on AL and NL rosters wouldn't have been major leaguers either if the leagues were fully integrated.

If the National Association (1870's), American Association (1880's and 1890's) and Federal League (couple seasons during WWI) players and stats are to be counted as MLB, the Negro League should count as well. Pretty sure converted cricket players from the railyards in 1871 have nothing on Josh Gibson, Jackie Robinson, Larry Doby, Satchel Paige and Roy Campanella. Not to disrespect those pioneers either, just putting things in perspective. It's not like MLB is counting the hundreds of homers and multi-thousands of hits Gibson had on barnstorming tours. We're talking about legit, documented games at the highest level of Negro League baseball.

I believe they used the covid year model for the stats. Same with the baseball strike seasons.

[Gil Dobie]

Lewis 4th homer in 7 games played.

[caribbeanhen]

I know you predicted Royce was gonna be the next Kirby and I laughed but he’s strong and has really quick powerful bat….

He’ll probably be a dodger or a Yankee in three years

[Gil Dobie]

I know you predicted Royce was gonna be the next Kirby and I laughed but he’s strong and has really quick powerful bat….

He’ll probably be a dodger or a Yankee in three years

If he can stay healthy.

[caribbeanhen]

Skenes already best pitcher in baseball?

Skubal is a beast as well

[Gil Dobie]

Lewis 7 homers in 12 games.

[Gil Dobie]

Lewis gets 8th homer in 14 games. No injuries yet.

[caribbeanhen]

Aaron Judge and Mookie Betts both out after being hit in wrist by fastballs

this wasn’t happening anywhere near as much when the average fastball was like 93 to 95 mph

[pardfan]

I know of two Patriot League baseball players in MLB:
1.) Two-time all-star closer David Bednar (Pirates).
2.) Jake Bloss majored in math and economics and graduated in three years. Used final year of eligibility for a masters at Georgetown. Drafted in 2023, he jumped from AA to start v. Orioles the other day. (Houston)
Both pitched for Lafayette College.

[bonarae]

Are we seeing an unexpected "changing of the guard" in MLB pitchers? xchinscratchx And to hitters, to some extent as well?

[caribbeanhen]

Are we seeing an unexpected "changing of the guard" in MLB pitchers? xchinscratchx And to hitters, to some extent as well?

We’re seeing pitchers pitch like it might be the last game they pitch before they have to go into the knife

[ngineer]

We’re seeing pitchers pitch like it might be the last game they pitch before they have to go into the knife

A real shame what has happened. The young kids in junior high on up are throwing the hell out of their arms. Learning all these 'spinning' pitches and playing all year. The arms are shot by their early 20's..but no fear, we got "Tommy John" waiting for you. It's become a freaking meat factory. Yes, some will get their millions, but how many end up with just scar tissue? Talk a bout child abuse.

[caribbeanhen]

If he can stay healthy.

hurt again

[caribbeanhen]

Brooks Lee up for Twins

2022 First round pick

[bonarae]

There's always a DARK side to anything... xdontknowx

https://www.mlb.com/news/aaron-judge-aaron-boone-respond-to-personal-hitting-coach

[caribbeanhen]

Brooks Lee up for Twins

2022 First round pick

Brooks off to a hot start

and yes, the Yankees are imploding

[bonarae]

Should the Home Run Derby be scrapped once and for all? xdontknowx

[MR. CHICKEN]

33361


.......TIME TA USE UH STANDARD RECORDIN'......UH NATIONAL ANTHEM...........BRAWK!

[caribbeanhen]

Should the Home Run Derby be scrapped once and for all? xdontknowx

who won?

[Laker]

Professional sports league revenue sources.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GSnqldsW0AAHtIA?format=jpg&name=4096x4096

[Laker]

MLB Revenue compared to this year's payroll.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GSnfdD4WQAArKGE?format=jpg&name=4096x4096

[Gil Dobie]

Should the Home Run Derby be scrapped once and for all? xdontknowx

I enjoy the derby.

[bonarae]

Flexible WS 2024 start date is coming. https://www.mlb.com/news/2024-mlb-playoff-and-world-series-schedule

Trout, meanwhile, is now a bust like Kris Bryant. xsighx

[Gil Dobie]

Flexible WS 2024 start date is coming. https://www.mlb.com/news/2024-mlb-playoff-and-world-series-schedule

Trout, meanwhile, is now a bust like Kris Bryant. xsighx

No, Trout will be a Hall of Famer. Write that down.

[caribbeanhen]

No, Trout will be a Hall of Famer. Write that down.

Agree and bonarae should not be using Trout and Kris Bryant in the same sentence

[Gil Dobie]

Royce Lewis is back, actually getting some RBI's.

[Professor Chaos]

Move over Edwin Diaz... you no longer have the best entrance for a closer in MLB history:

https://twitter.com/Twins/status/1819919940939313262

[ngineer]

No, Trout will be a Hall of Famer. Write that down.

Agree. The poor guy's career has a similar arc of Mickey Mantle's. Sad.

[bonarae]

White Sox may finish with the worst ever modern era record in baseball... https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/white-sox-on-pace-for-ignominious-history-can-chicago-challenge-1962-mets-for-another-120-loss-season/

[caribbeanhen]

Agree. The poor guy's career has a similar arc of Mickey Mantle's. Sad.

and without all the booze

[ngineer]

White Sox may finish with the worst ever modern era record in baseball... https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/white-sox-on-pace-for-ignominious-history-can-chicago-challenge-1962-mets-for-another-120-loss-season/

You'd think they should win 15 games over next 7 weeks, but they have won only 28 in four months, plus they have jettisoned some of what little talent they had. Ignominious..

[bonarae]

You'd think they should win 15 games over next 7 weeks, but they have won only 28 in four months, plus they have jettisoned some of what little talent they had. Ignominious..

That's what you call the textbook definition of tanking... xsighx

[caribbeanhen]

MLB had a serious infusion of young talent last year

if you look at the 2023 top 100 prospects probably 70 of em played in majors last year

Orioles have talent in the farm system with #1 prospect Jackson Holiday who is the son of Matt Holiday

Texas has another good hitter in Langford, played at Florida Gators and can hit. Of course Evan Carter is already up and played in post season last year… he’s good

Jackson Holiday struggled big on his first call up but after 3 more months in the minors, hes back up and has bit homers in 3 consecutive games

[caribbeanhen]

I'm liking Jackson Merrill
He got his first hit today


Kid has a nice looking bat and approach at the plate


20 years old and from Maryland ... was a SS until spring when they moved him to CF

Don’t want to jynx h him but looks like he’s going to be in bigs a long time

the Merril kid is for real, 4 hits with 2 taters last night

[caribbeanhen]

That's what you call the textbook definition of tanking... xsighx

they were already in the tank though

[ngineer]

Phillies showing signs of heating up, again. Amazing they went through this month-long slump and still had a 5-6 game lead, which is now back to 8.

[Gil Dobie]

Twins sweep doubleheader, 1.5 games out.

[bonarae]

The relievers have been abused so much xsighx

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mlb-reportedly-weighing-six-inning-requirement-for-starting-pitchers-how-mandatory-outings-could-work/

[caribbeanhen]

Aaron Judge already at 300 homers

[Gil Dobie]

Aaron Judge already at 300 homers

Flirting with a triple crown.

[caribbeanhen]

Flirting with a triple crown.

I don’t think Bobby Witt is it gonna lose the batting title, that kid can hit

[caribbeanhen]

I really hate how so many players are getting hurt by getting hit on their hands and wrist


It Has to be associated with the higher velocity, and just not having enough time to react because it wasn’t like this back in the old days


Austin Riley latest victim

[MR. CHICKEN]

33406


....JUST AS PITCHES.....WITH MOVEMENT....COME BACK OVER THE PLATE.....THOSE SAME PITCHES...WITH MOVEMENT.......MAKE THE BATTER THINK.....HE'S OUTTAH THE WAY......BRAWK!

[bonarae]

Castellanos has a suggestion if he was the Commissioner for a day: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/phillies-nick-castellanos-would-like-to-see-severe-consequences-for-mlb-owners-who-dont-try-to-win/

[caribbeanhen]

33406


....JUST AS PITCHES.....WITH MOVEMENT....COME BACK OVER THE PLATE.....THOSE SAME PITCHES...WITH MOVEMENT.......MAKE THE BATTER THINK.....HE'S OUTTAH THE WAY......BRAWK!

“You can’t hit a guy back anymore,” Merrifield said. “That ‘oh if I hit this guy, my guy’s gonna get hit.’ That’s not in the game anymore...the teams are bringing pitchers up that don’t know where [their pitches are] going. They throw 100 miles an hour, and they’re like, ‘All right, we’ll see if you can get these guys out.’”
Merrifield said he would make sure this is addressed to the rules committee to address safety concerns.
“It is driving me nuts and I hate where the game is at right now with that, and I’m on the rules committee. We got a call tomorrow. And it’s gonna be a long conversation on what they gotta do to make pitchers think. I just took 95 off the back of the head. I’m very lucky I got hit in a good spot.”

[ngineer]

Yeah, Harper got nailed on his left elbow Wednesday, and luckily escapes a fracture. I fully agree with Merrifield that something needs to be done. A more severe penalty for a HBP? Batter gets two bases rather than just first? Pitcher thrown out of game? Or depending on severity of injury? Definitely needs some thought.

[caribbeanhen]

Yeah, Harper got nailed on his left elbow Wednesday, and luckily escapes a fracture. I fully agree with Merrifield that something needs to be done. A more severe penalty for a HBP? Batter gets two bases rather than just first? Pitcher thrown out of game? Or depending on severity of injury? Definitely needs some thought.

Yes sir

so many out with hand / finger injuries and baseball needs the stars on the field

[ngineer]

Great bounce back game for the Phillies! Contributions coming from all sorts of directions.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Great bounce back game for the Phillies! Contributions coming from all sorts of directions.

Cal Stevenson with an awesome game! Between Lehigh's win and the Phil's victory, it was a smitten Saturday....

[ngineer]

Cal Stevenson with an awesome game! Between Lehigh's win and the Phil's victory, it was a smitten Saturday....
The mojo continued on Sunday! Every day a different hero(es)!

[caribbeanhen]

The upstart Tigers who are going to be good, are creeping up quickly on the Twins for that last wild card spot

I didn’t think Detroit was ready yet but it’s a long season

[ngineer]

Nice to see the Phils bounce back with a lopsided win, as well; but no real celebration for clinching wild card. Eyes on much bigger goals.Hopefully, Suarez gets straightened out tomorrow.

[ngineer]

Nice to see the Phils bounce back with a lopsided win, as well; but no real celebration for clinching wild card. Eyes on much bigger goals.Hopefully, Suarez gets straightened out tomorrow.

Well, Suarez's travails continue. Barely goes 5 innings. Having control problems. Lots of deep counts. Ever since back injury hasn't been the same. Kerkering had an unusual loss of control as well today. Wheeler on the mound Sunday night, should be the Division Title winner.

[caribbeanhen]

Well Ohtani has over 50 homers and 50 SB

He went 6 for 6 with 3 home runs and 10 RBIs a few nights ago

he hasn’t been pitching this year due to ACL surgery on his throwing arm last year. I will be telling him you’re pitching days are over.

[bonarae]

Do you think Oakland baseball will end its stay like Seattle basketball before them?

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10136514-as-owner-john-fisher-sends-fans-letter-before-final-oakland-series-goal-was-to-stay

[JALMOND]

If you lead a terrible life, beat your wife, shoot your dog, cheat on your mistress, when you die you will become a Minnesota Twins fan.

[Gil Dobie]

Royals and Tigers now 2 games ahead of Twins and Mariners.

Could be worse, White Sox are chasing history.

[caribbeanhen]

Carlos Correa's lack of effort on final play Thursday night was hypocritical (msn.com) (https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/mlb/carlos-correa-s-lack-of-effort-on-final-play-thursday-night-was-hypocritical/ar-AA1rkObc?ocid=msedgntp&pc=LSJS&cvid=7f7deb99d0ac480c8c4c5dad85ec57fd&ei=10)

check out Carlitos Correa ... not running it out after calling out members of his team

[Bisonoline]

Carlos Correa's lack of effort on final play Thursday night was hypocritical (msn.com) (https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/mlb/carlos-correa-s-lack-of-effort-on-final-play-thursday-night-was-hypocritical/ar-AA1rkObc?ocid=msedgntp&pc=LSJS&cvid=7f7deb99d0ac480c8c4c5dad85ec57fd&ei=10)

check out Carlitos Correa ... not running it out after calling out members of his team

Poor professionalism.

[Gil Dobie]

Analytics killed the Twins. They lack decision making based on analytics, and rely to much on letting the tool use them.

[caribbeanhen]

Analytics killed the Twins. They lack decision making based on analytics, and rely to much on letting the tool use them.

Will AI Robot managers demand payment?

- - - Updated - - -


Analytics killed the Twins. They lack decision making based on analytics, and rely to much on letting the tool use them.

Will AI Robot managers demand payment?

[caribbeanhen]

Ron Washington, who was Braves third base coach for several years and loved by the players, just dropped a truth bomb.... I love it

In an interview with the Los Angeles Times this week, Washington claimed the franchise “forgot” to acquire big-league talent for the 2024 season.
“We’re going to get some baseball players who may not be superstars, but they know how to play,” Washington told the LA Times (https://www.latimes.com/sports/angels/story/2024-09-25/ron-washington-believes-teach-young-angels-how-to-win). “We forgot to bring real baseball players into the organization. Nothing against those guys here, but they’re not big-league baseball players, and they certainly can’t help us win a championship.”

[ngineer]

Well, the Phillies sort of limped home in finishing up the regular season. I think getting the first round bye will be very beneficial in helping them heal up and recharge. Suarez has become the latest 'concern' as he has not been able to recover from the back injury that took him out of the lineup in late June, and since 'returning' has not been the same. Hopefully, they can figure it out, but for now it appears they will be left with Wheeler, Sanchez and Nola as the 'solid three'. Maybe Turnbull returns from his ailments, but I would be surprised the could go more than 4 or 5 innings.

[caribbeanhen]

Regular season Double Header in Atlanta tomorrow with da Mets

If Braves and Mets split, both are in and Dbacks are out

Arizona needs a Braves or Mets sweep to get in

[ngineer]

Regular season Double Header in Atlanta tomorrow with da Mets

If Braves and Mets split, both are in and Dbacks are out

Arizona needs a Braves or Mets sweep to get in

Question…Did Nimmo lollygag his way down the first base line allowing the Braves to complete a double play that cemented their win? Looked like it to me.

[caribbeanhen]

Question…Did Nimmo lollygag his way down the first base line allowing the Braves to complete a double play that cemented their win? Looked like it to me.

good question, the Braves are just lucky to be in the playoffs with so many key players being injured this year

Acuna
Strider
Riley

all out, and Harris and Albies both missed several months

and now Chris Sale suddenly can't pitch due to back problems and was left off the playoff roster

[bonarae]

Milwaukee's MLB curse is still on xbawlingx

[caribbeanhen]

Milwaukee's MLB curse is still on xbawlingx

Mets vs Phillies

Beat those Mutts

[ngineer]

Mets vs Phillies

Beat those Mutts

Damn shame for Wheeler. The guy is a stud. The Phils' bats might as well be used for studs. Sanchez better have is 'A' game tomorrow and the rest of the bats better wake up.

[bulldog10jw]

Let's Go Mets

[caribbeanhen]

Let's Go Mets

The modern Shea was a ghost town for the entire summer and suddenly it was full

[bulldog10jw]

The modern Shea was a ghost town for the entire summer and suddenly it was full

If you can't win on the field, I guess winning the attendance battle is something to be proud of. xthumbsupx

[caribbeanhen]

If you can't win on the field, I guess winning the attendance battle is something to be proud of. xthumbsupx

Just saying The Mets had a very fair weather type season, place was almost like attending a Yale game back in August, heck I don't ever remember any Mets fans on here...

so who do you want... Padres of Dodgers

[bulldog10jw]

Just saying The Mets had a very fair weather type season, place was almost like attending a Yale game back in August, heck I don't ever remember any Mets fans on here...

so who do you want... Padres of Dodgers

Dodgers. The Padres have better pitching and just as good an offense.

The Mets were 11 games under .500 in May. Even the most optimistic Mets fans didn't take them seriously until Sept.

[caribbeanhen]

Dodgers. The Padres have better pitching and just as good an offense.

The Mets were 11 games under .500 in May. Even the most optimistic Mets fans didn't take them seriously until Sept.

I agree with you

Dodgers are thin at bottom of order

[ngineer]

Congrats to the Mutts. They deserved it. Phillies wasted an heroic effort by Suarez, who hardly had any control early on, yet fought back leaving the game with no runs allowed. Bohm, I really think needs to see a sports psychologist. You can see by the body language that he lets every little thing bother him and his head is not clear, also showing up in his fielding. Other than Harper and Castellanos, the Phils bats were anemic. Would love to see them make a run a Soto. Fixes still needed in left and center and more 'bull' pen improvement, though during the regular season they were fairly effective. Esteves appears to be a mistake. Yes, he can bring 100, but the pitches are all straight. Without a good breaking pitch or two of offset, good hitters will rip. As a life long Phillies Phan, I have become accustomed to being let down. Like the old Iggles fan who left burial requests with his will, please have six Phillies carry my coffin, so I can be 'let down' one last time....

[bonarae]

Milton destroys the roof of the Trop.

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10138843-video-surfaces-of-rays-tropicana-field-roof-destroyed-by-winds-from-hurricane-milton

Twins are up for sale, as well.

[bonarae]

Padres are stopped by the Dodgers.

Mets/Dodgers and Guards/Yanks... hopeful WS curse-breaker vs. big-timer.

[caribbeanhen]

Padres are stopped by the Dodgers.

Mets/Dodgers and Guards/Yanks... hopeful WS curse-breaker vs. big-timer.

Game 5
Tigers at Cleveland today

[Gil Dobie]

Game 5
Tigers at Cleveland today

Skubal going for Detroit.

[caribbeanhen]

Skubal going for Detroit.

best pitcher in baseball right now

[MR. CHICKEN]

33512


.....AH HATE ALONSO.......BOHM IS UH BABY........AUSTIN HAYES....IS UH ZERO......(UH LEFT FIELDER SHOOD BE UH HITTER)........FIND UH WAY TA GET STUBBS IN LINE-UP...... (MOST UNDER RADAR PHILLIE).......AWK!

ps.......HOW MANY TIMES HAS HARPER....BEEN PICKED OFF FIRST.....THIS SEASON..........xbangx...........AWK?

[ngineer]

Sorry to see "my" Tigers lose to Cleveland. I lived in Detroit from 1974-77, and enjoyed going to old Tiger Stadium, nee Briggs Stadium. Opening Day three years in a row with center field upper deck bleacher seats (real wooden bleacher seats!) for $1.50! Still have my old blue Tigers cap with the 'Olde English' "D". Always next year....

[ngineer]

33512


.....AH HATE ALONSO.......BOHM IS UH BABY........AUSTIN HAYES....IS UH ZERO......(UH LEFT FIELDER SHOOD BE UH HITTER)........FIND UH WAY TA GET STUBBS IN LINE-UP...... (MOST UNDER RADAR PHILLIE).......AWK!

ps.......HOW MANY TIMES HAS HARPER....BEEN PICKED OFF FIRST.....THIS SEASON..........xbangx...........AWK?

Absolutely!! Guy drives me up the wall. You could see his hitting was affecting his head in the field. Talking to himself in the dugout. A real whiner. I recognize his physical ability, but having now faced some adversity, we get to see how 'strong' he really is. If I were in the Phils' front office I'd have him getting some attention with a sports psychologist.

[Gil Dobie]

New York, New York yesterday.

[caribbeanhen]

New York, New York yesterday.

Subway series looming

Yanks Mets

or

an old school subway series between the Yanks and Dodgers

[bonarae]

Another AL Central team may be up for sale too.

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/white-sox-owner-jerry-reinsdorf-in-active-discussions-about-selling-chicago-team-per-report/

[bonarae]

While we're at it, here's another new ballpark-related story:

https://www.mlb.com/news/white-sox-proposed-ballpark-update

[bulldog10jw]

Subway series looming

Yanks Mets

or

an old school subway series between the Yanks and Dodgers

Looks like old school. The Dodgers are pounding the Mets into submission.

[bonarae]

L.A. vs. the Yankees, first since 1981.

[caribbeanhen]

L.A. vs. the Yankees, first since 1981.

Yep and Dodgers got revenge for losing to Yanks in 77 and 78

Mr October Reggie Jackson hits 3 homers to clinch in 78 as the cameras panned the burning Bronx and the always dramatic Howard Cosell announces… what a great time for baseball

[Bisonator]

Wish both teams could lose....

[caribbeanhen]

Wish both teams could lose....

just pick the most evil one and root for the other

[Professor Chaos]

Check out the date on this....

https://twitter.com/Hayden_Carlson4/status/794325139848499202

xeyebrowx

[caribbeanhen]

Check out the date on this....

https://twitter.com/Hayden_Carlson4/status/794325139848499202

xeyebrowx

would be pretty amazing if that’s when they actually tweeted it

[Professor Chaos]

would be pretty amazing if that’s when they actually tweeted it
You can click on it and see thats the real date... not sure how someone could change the date on an X post/tweet but it's dated 11/3/2016 on the site - that's not an doctored image/screenshot.

[caribbeanhen]

You can click on it and see thats the real date... not sure how someone could change the date on an X post/tweet but it's dated 11/3/2016 on the site - that's not an doctored image/screenshot.

golly gee... Yahiko is banned from all casinos

[Laker]

ESPN "reporter" thought that the guy who assaulted Mookie Betts was a "beaut".

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GbHZGMeWQAAKGZi?format=jpg&name=large

[caribbeanhen]

ESPN "reporter" thought that the guy who assaulted Mookie Betts was a "beaut".

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GbHZGMeWQAAKGZi?format=jpg&name=large

never seen a fan do that so blatantly

welcome to NY

[bonarae]

Dodgers do it again, this time for a full-season WS championship!

Is parity still around in baseball, after all?

[Bisonoline]

ESPN "reporter" thought that the guy who assaulted Mookie Betts was a "beaut".

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GbHZGMeWQAAKGZi?format=jpg&name=large

Hes an idiot.

[caribbeanhen]

Hes an idiot.

It's a New York state of mind

BJ