Official 2019 MLB Season Thread.

[Reck]

midnightpulp When was the last time the reigning champs were this bad? You're the Baseball expert of ST and I'm having a hard time coming up with a any recent examples.

I mean, I dont get how they haven't fixed their problem because the problem it's known. Has been for a couple of years now. They just dont give a shit and are to faith dependent hoping their pitchers just come around.

[FrostKing]

midnightpulp When was the last time the reigning champs were this bad? You're the Baseball expert of ST and I'm having a hard time coming up with a any recent examples.

I mean, I dont get how they haven't fixed their problem because the problem it's known. Has been for a couple of years now. They just dont give a shit and are to faith dependent hoping their pitchers just come around.
Well Boston rarely repeats..,. They tend to rebuild/retool and return with a bang the following season.

2014 Red Sox lost 91 games

[Reck]

Well Boston rarely repeats..,. They tend to rebuild/retool and return with a bang the following season.

Well repeating in Baseball is rare to begin with so it has nothing to do with the Red Sox.

The Red Sox dont really retool. Their main thing is hoping/switching managers and hope all goes well. Adding minor pieces doesn't really count as retooling in my book.

I think they need to start from zero with their pitching staff and roster.

[midnightpulp]

midnightpulp When was the last time the reigning champs were this bad? You're the Baseball expert of ST and I'm having a hard time coming up with a any recent examples.

I mean, I dont get how they haven't fixed their problem because the problem it's known. Has been for a couple of years now. They just dont give a shit and are to faith dependent hoping their pitchers just come around.

Frostking seemed to answer that. That said, they're not that bad. They have the 2nd Wildcard spot as of now. Good news is their run production is the same as last year, bad news is their pitching is giving up .70 more runs per game (probably due to no longer having Kelly and Kimbrel, who were good in the regular season. Starters are also underperforming). I'd actually rather have my pitching slumping than my offense slumping, since hitting is the harder issue in baseball to fix, while pitching can be shored up with timely free agent signings, call ups, and mechanical adjustments.

AL East was always going to be a blood bath. Top 3 teams are strong.

[midnightpulp]

Dodgers with 3 straight walk offs in a row, all dingers by rookies :wow

[djohn2oo8]

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On pace for 28 HRs by End of September. Springer due back next week. Need starting pitching though

[MultiTroll]

Bet "tie" for 1st inning Kershaw vs Grienke.

What a suck out. 3-3! Nice.

[FrostKing]

Manny got warm ovation in Baltimore? Surprise

Giving respect to your ex is IN baseball right now

[Chris]

https://twitter.com/Rangers/status/1144056741589585920?s=19

[DeadlyDynasty]

This Yankees-Sox game being played in Williamsport?

[FrostKing]

https://i.ibb.co/4fJcz7Z/23099-1.jpg

[midnightpulp]

This Yankees-Sox game being played in Williamsport?

Didn't get a chance to watch, but :lol 17-13, with a 12 run first inning.

[midnightpulp]

https://i.ibb.co/4fJcz7Z/23099-1.jpg

Supposedly manufacturing tolerances are tighter than ever before, resulting in a more precisely centered core in each baseball, which reduces wobble in flight and thus drag. I don't have a problem with it, whether or not it was sanctioned by MLB. Pitching has far outpaced hitting in the arms race and hitters needed a bit of equalizer. Maybe this will lead to reduced strikeouts since hitters will realize you don't have to swing like you're chopping wood in order to hit the ball hard and far. More controlled swing, less strikeouts, more balls in play.

[FrostKing]

Supposedly manufacturing tolerances are tighter than ever before, resulting in a more precisely centered core in each baseball, which reduces wobble in flight and thus drag. I don't have a problem with it, whether or not it was sanctioned by MLB. Pitching has far outpaced hitting in the arms race and hitters needed a bit of equalizer. Maybe this will lead to reduced strikeouts since hitters will realize you don't have to swing like you're chopping wood in order to hit the ball hard and far. More controlled swing, less strikeouts, more balls in play.
Good stuff

I was aware of the "tighter ball" but this explains it better

[DeadlyDynasty]

Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs dead at 27 after cocaine overdose: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/27099081/angels-pitcher-tyler-skaggs-27-dies-texas

[Spurtacular]

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Angels starter Tyler Skaggs delivers a pitch in his final game Saturday against the Oakland Athletics at Angel Stadium. (Marcio Jose Sanchez / Associated Press)

[Spurtacular]

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[midnightpulp]

Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs dead at 27 after cocaine overdose: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/27099081/angels-pitcher-tyler-skaggs-27-dies-texas

Angels have shot down the overdose cause of death, but I think it's more than likely given his age. https://www.metro.us/sports/bet/advice/pa/how-did-tyler-skaggs-die-cause-death-what-rip45

Maybe Fentanyl? That shit is terrifying. The equivalent of like 5 grains of salt is lethal.

[DeadlyDynasty]

Angels have shot down the overdose cause of death, but I think it's more than likely given his age. https://www.metro.us/sports/bet/advice/pa/how-did-tyler-skaggs-die-cause-death-what-rip45

Maybe Fentanyl? That shit is terrifying. The equivalent of like 5 grains of salt is lethal.
True, I heard LA (more specifically SD) has recently had a spate of fentanyl od's in the news these past couple months

[Chad.]

Angels have shot down the overdose cause of death, but I think it's more than likely given his age. https://www.metro.us/sports/bet/advice/pa/how-did-tyler-skaggs-die-cause-death-what-rip45

Maybe Fentanyl? That shit is terrifying. The equivalent of like 5 grains of salt is lethal.

#YOLO, atleast he died young wild and free

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[midnightpulp]

Bellingod winning DeadlyDynasty more cash.

https://streamable.com/cv9bp

Insane pulling 97mph on the outside like that.

[Pelicans78]

Supposedly manufacturing tolerances are tighter than ever before, resulting in a more precisely centered core in each baseball, which reduces wobble in flight and thus drag. I don't have a problem with it, whether or not it was sanctioned by MLB. Pitching has far outpaced hitting in the arms race and hitters needed a bit of equalizer. Maybe this will lead to reduced strikeouts since hitters will realize you don't have to swing like you're chopping wood in order to hit the ball hard and far. More controlled swing, less strikeouts, more balls in play.

I hate it to be honest. It's too easy to hit home runs. Makes the game like today's NBA and NFL when it comes to scoring. Basically it's all about walks and HRs just like the NBA is all about 3-point shooting and the NFL is about passing. Defense, contact hitting, base-running doesn't matter as much now. Fuck it.

[FrostKing]

Phillies in 3rd Place

[midnightpulp]

Phillies in 3rd Place

Braves looking scary. Rebirth of Donaldson has been big for them. As you said, pitching does need to be tightened up, but I don't want to see them in the playoffs regardless.

[FrostKing]

Braves looking scary. Rebirth of Donaldson has been big for them. As you said, pitching does need to be tightened up, but I don't want to see them in the playoffs regardless.
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I bet we come out cold to start the 2nd Half. Acuna suffers from HR derby curse

I'm attending the 2nd game of 2nd Half in San Diego

[MultiTroll]

2nd and 3rd nobody out 6th inning.

Houston rookie sensation dude choked as did next batter.
Cuba whiffs on full count, Gurriel pops out.

[midnightpulp]

I hate it to be honest. It's too easy to hit home runs. Makes the game like today's NBA and NFL when it comes to scoring. Basically it's all about walks and HRs just like the NBA is all about 3-point shooting and the NFL is about passing. Defense, contact hitting, base-running doesn't matter as much now. Fuck it.

I think there's a perception that home runs are excessive because it's what highlights are centered around, but the increase per game hasn't been all that much, since a home run is actually a comparatively rare event. The current rate is 2.8 per 9 innings. In 1986, which was definitely a "speed and contact" era/year, the rate was 1.8 per 9. So we're seeing only one extra homer per game. The walk rates are the same. I think the event that needs reduction is strikeouts. In 1986, the rate was 10.8 per 9. Today, it's 17.6 per 9. That's 7 less balls in play that could lead to a great defensive play, game changing error, etc.

I'm in favor of the new ball if potentially reduces the strikeout rate. Pitchers will start naturally being more fearful in giving up homers, so they'll try to nibble/throw more out of the zone, which will lead to more positive hitter counts and more fastballs/meatballs. Hitters will likely swing more controlled, knowing they don't have to come out of their shoes in order to drive a ball.

[Millennial_Messiah]

I think there's a perception that home runs are excessive because it's what highlights are centered around, but the increase per game hasn't been all that much, since a home run is actually a comparatively rare event. The current rate is 2.8 per 9 innings. In 1986, which was definitely a "speed and contact" era/year, the rate was 1.8 per 9. So we're seeing only one extra homer per game. The walk rates are the same. I think the event that needs reduction is strikeouts. In 1986, the rate was 10.8 per 9. Today, it's 17.6 per 9. That's 7 less balls in play that could lead to a great defensive play, game changing error, etc.

I'm in favor of the new ball if potentially reduces the strikeout rate. Pitchers will start naturally being more fearful in giving up homers, so they'll try to nibble/throw more out of the zone, which will lead to more positive hitter counts and more fastballs/meatballs. Hitters will likely swing more controlled, knowing they don't have to come out of their shoes in order to drive a ball.

Naturally more K's is a byproduct of more HR's because hitters in general are much more aggressive and willing to swing at pretty much anything.

[Reck]

The MLB All Star weekend is just as bad as the NBA. They’re just so boring and senseless.

They should think about ending the practice imo.

[Spurtacular]

I think there's a perception that home runs are excessive because it's what highlights are centered around, but the increase per game hasn't been all that much, since a home run is actually a comparatively rare event. The current rate is 2.8 per 9 innings. In 1986, which was definitely a "speed and contact" era/year, the rate was 1.8 per 9.

So, 162 more per team per year. That's quite a lot more. It's like the year the NBA moved the three a few feet closer and guys like Ewing became three shooters or the BS that led to too many threes ruining the game today. Back in 86, being a 30 HR hitter was a special thing; 40 HRs even more so. Nowadays, people don't even pay attention to that anymore.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/mlb/justin-verlander-mlb-juicing-balls-turning-this-game-into-a-joke/ar-AAE2t0V?ocid=spartanntp

[FrostKing]

The MLB All Star weekend is just as bad as the NBA. They’re just so boring and senseless.

They should think about ending the practice imo.
I have only watched a few times in the past decade but O did catch home run derby last night

MLB all star game much like the sport still has a wholesome charm. You can sit down with your entire family and enjoy it. NBA lost any hope of that when they made a relationship with the Hip Hop community/culture in the early 2000s.


Father pitching to his son in the derby

Or

Random black celebrity sitting court side



All Star games

MLB - okay
NFL - bad
NBA - cringe

[midnightpulp]

So, 162 more per team per year. That's quite a lot more. It's like the year the NBA moved the three a few feet closer and guys like Ewing became three shooters or the BS that led to too many threes ruining the game today. Back in 86, being a 30 HR hitter was a special thing; 40 HRs even more so. Nowadays, people don't even pay attention to that anymore.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/mlb/justin-verlander-mlb-juicing-balls-turning-this-game-into-a-joke/ar-AAE2t0V?ocid=spartanntp

Still not much on a per game basis, as I don't think anyone minds seeing an extra home run per game. I do hate the all or nothing approach some hitters, like Joey Gallo, have, though. And this era has made one dimensional players like him more valuable.

[Spurtacular]

Still not much on a per game basis, as I don't think anyone minds seeing an extra home run per game. I do hate the all or nothing approach some hitters, like Joey Gallo, have, though. And this era has made one dimensional players like him more valuable.

One a game makes a pretty big difference, tbh. It was never 1-9 are HR threats before. The game had a much better cadence.

[Reck]

The AL is so stacked.

:lol National League

[Chris]

Joey Gallo

[Spurtacular]

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[Millennial_Messiah]

The AL is so stacked.

:lol National League

Philles are the team that's mainly disappointed me this year TBH. I thought they were back to 2009/10 status dominance wise, but this time with more offense than pitching.

[djohn2oo8]

Alvarez homered twice already

[Clipper Nation]

Easily the most incredible sports moment of the year:

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[Chris]

Alvarez homered twice already

Rangers won cuz :lol

[midnightpulp]

Easily the most incredible sports moment of the year:

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Pretty cool.

[midnightpulp]

Rangers won cuz :lol

Impressive how the Rangers have scratched and clawed themselves into the Wild Card race, since they don't have any notable players aside from Gallo, who's streaky. A 37 year old Korean has been their best all around player this season :lol.

[Spurtacular]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9L5GLrMxi7s

[FrostKing]

Philles are the team that's mainly disappointed me this year TBH. I thought they were back to 2009/10 status dominance wise, but this time with more offense than pitching.
Bad pitching, subpar hitting and they don't like the manager. Locker room is becoming toxic. Looks like the Nationals will likely finish 2nd

[Millennial_Messiah]

Bad pitching, subpar hitting and they don't like the manager. Locker room is becoming toxic. Looks like the Nationals will likely finish 2nd

Yeah, GK is trash and needs to go before anything else.

[Chris]

Impressive how the Rangers have scratched and clawed themselves into the Wild Card race, since they don't have any notable players aside from Gallo, who's streaky. A 37 year old Korean has been their best all around player this season :lol.

It's been exciting to watch for sure. Our bullpen always makes it interesting.

[Reck]

Red Sox at least making pitching moves.

[Spurtacular]

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Baseball going full retard; well maybe only part retard at this point.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/mlb/atlantic-league-batter-steals-first-base-for-first-time-in-pro-baseball-history/ar-AAEhOut?ocid=spartanntp

[Reck]

They need to shut down Sale. He is completely useless. Holy fucking shit.

I'd trade him at this point.

[FrostKing]

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[Millennial_Messiah]

They need to shut down Sale. He is completely useless. Holy fucking shit.

I'd trade him at this point.

Seriously, how do you go from winning 119 games one year (including winning the WS) to completely missing the playoffs the very next? :lol

[Millennial_Messiah]

It's been exciting to watch for sure. Our bullpen always makes it interesting.

Oakland Athletics are the biggest threat... weird, because they're not usually seen as a very competitive team... and the Angels are the ones loaded with talent.

[FrostKing]

Rumors: DH coming to the NL

Disappointing but makes sense for the sports growth. Why make your limited star arms swing a bat

[midnightpulp]

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Baseball going full retard; well maybe only part retard at this point.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/mlb/atlantic-league-batter-steals-first-base-for-first-time-in-pro-baseball-history/ar-AAEhOut?ocid=spartanntp

:lol I have actually always wanted this in the MLB. Why? Because if a pitcher is going to be a wild fuck or if a catcher is too uncoordinated/lazy to block a potential wild pitch (when there's no men on, and not on a strike 2 count), the defense should be punished. In cricket (I know, actually two completely different sports despite some superficial similarities), if the bowler throws wild, the batter can try for a run. Sometimes, a wild bowl has resulted in 4 runs since it found itself all the way to the boundary.

That said, this won't come to the MLB. The Atlantic League is an Indy league that is free to try any weird rules they want.

[midnightpulp]

Rumors: DH coming to the NL

Disappointing but makes sense for the sports growth. Why make your limited star arms swing a bat

I would be in favor of league wide DH if it somehow spurs more Ohtani type players to enter the league. But I do hate it since it's basically a retirement position for old sluggers too slow to play the field, like Pujols.

[Robz4000]

God damn I love Chris Paddack. Too bad Tatis had to get hurt, otherwise the Padres are prolly holding a wildcard spot right now.

[djohn2oo8]

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[midnightpulp]

God damn I love Chris Paddack. Too bad Tatis had to get hurt, otherwise the Padres are prolly holding a wildcard spot right now.

So close to the first Dads no-no there.

You've also missed Cordero for the majority of the season. Was an .850OPS hitter. Next year, they'll make some noise if they can get another starting arm or two and get a lower order hitting threat.

[midnightpulp]

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Sound off the bat, like a gunshot.

[Reck]

Juiced up balls.

[djohn2oo8]

Juiced up balls.
They are. But Alvarez kills the ball juiced or not. He did that in the minors too

[FrostKing]

Nationals win series in Atlanta. Squarely step into 2nd East status.

I'm gonna start scoreboard hunting the Nats

[midnightpulp]

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Kershaw on. Det pitch tunneling.

[midnightpulp]

Nationals win series in Atlanta. Squarely step into 2nd East status.

I'm gonna start scoreboard hunting the Nats

Riley hitting a bit of a wall. 526OPS in July. Big back-to-back series @ Philly and Washington coming up. Should be fun.

[Pelicans78]

Royals 7-2 post ASB. Have tradeable assets in Whit Merrifield, Alex Gordon, Jorge Soler, Ian Kennedy, and Jake Diekman. Need to release Luca Duda and maybe Billy Hamilton unless some time needs a PF and defensive replacement in CF.

[djohn2oo8]

Lol Rangers

[Millennial_Messiah]

Nobody cares about the stupid braves. Lol Shitlanta and their shitty nonchalant sports "fans"

[FrostKing]

Nobody cares about the stupid braves. Lol Shitlanta and their shitty nonchalant sports "fans"
Haha. What's this lashing out about?

[Millennial_Messiah]

Haha. What's this lashing out about?
Shitty Atlanta in general. Ghetto capital of the world... Lagos Nigeria west

[FrostKing]

Shitty Atlanta in general. Ghetto capital of the world... Lagos Nigeria west
Its American sports. The team has nearly no connection to the city.

Braves moved twice already. They are THE team of the South though

FYI the new ballpark was specifically built in the suburbs away from the Atlanta inner city

[Millennial_Messiah]

Its American sports. The team has nearly no connection to the city.

Braves moved twice already. They are THE team of the South though

FYI the new ballpark was specifically built in the suburbs away from the Atlanta inner city

The south in general is terrible for baseball, really any sport other than football, especially college football. Notice places like NO and Charlotte/Carolina have never been close to having a baseball team. The Florida teams have long struggled with attendance and are still talking about relocation, for good reason. Mainly because the climate in the Southeast US is frankly terrible and we're talking about a purely outdoor sport here. What's the point of even having the Rays play in Tampa at all if the monsoon lasts the whole f'ing summer and they're going to play the latter 70% of the season in Canada anyway? Just move them up there, full time.

[Millennial_Messiah]

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c3/US_50_states_K%C3%B6ppen.svg/800px-US_50_states_K%C3%B6ppen.svg.png

^^^^

The worst climates are the "A" climates which are sticky, swampy, hot, humid and rainy. The next worse is the "Cfa" climate which in light green covers most of the Southeast quadrant of the US. Hot, very humid, and wet. Not good for outdoors. The best climates are out west and up north, but even the "B" climates are much superior to Cfa -- even the Sonoran Bwh is better because of the lack of humidity despite the high actual temperatures.

[FrostKing]

The south in general is terrible for baseball, really any sport other than football, especially college football. Notice places like NO and Charlotte/Carolina have never been close to having a baseball team. The Florida teams have long struggled with attendance and are still talking about relocation, for good reason. Mainly because the climate in the Southeast US is frankly terrible and we're talking about a purely outdoor sport here. What's the point of even having the Rays play in Tampa at all if the monsoon lasts the whole f'ing summer and they're going to play the latter 70% of the season in Canada anyway? Just move them up there, full time.
The South dominates College baseball

MLB in the South is relatively young. I do agree popularity would be helped without Obeseball (SEC) in the picture as is the case on the West Coast.

Interesting point about the regional climate

[Millennial_Messiah]

The South dominates College baseball

MLB in the South is relatively young. I do agree popularity would be helped without Obeseball (SEC) in the picture as is the case on the West Coast.

Interesting point about the regional climate
College baseball in general is a dead phenomenon in the sports world. Players just get drafted and play in the minors and get another job on the side doing construction labor or whatever. Nobody goes to school who is really serious for the most part.

[Reck]

Nobody cares about the stupid braves. Lol Shitlanta and their shitty nonchalant sports "fans"

They're a pretty underrated team. They are always either winning their division or coming in second.

Only problem is they always get crushed in the first round so they are highly forgettable.

[djohn2oo8]

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too much damn fun

[midnightpulp]

Probably the best night of regular season baseball in a while. NY vs. Minnesota was game of the year, and there was a bunch of one run games and walk offs.

[Pelicans78]

Royals go into Atlanta and sweep a two game series against the Braves and now have gone 9-3 since the ASB. Hopefully they can make more trades before the minors and replenish their farm system.

[FrostKing]

Royals go into Atlanta and sweep a two game series against the Braves and now have gone 9-3 since the ASB. Hopefully they can make more trades before the minors and replenish their farm system.
Well done. A bit of a trap series sandwiched between series against 2 division rivals but you deserve all the spoils

Braves now 2-6 in the last 8. Fried is back in the rotation and expect Folty to as well. But the offense also needs a jump start. Riley has hit a major slump and Ender isn't adding much with his bat.

Trade deadline approaching.

[Reck]

Red Sox of 2018 showing up out of nowhere. :lol

Porcello was still trash though. The offense was on point. Only wish it was this consistent.

[midnightpulp]

Red Sox of 2018 showing up out of nowhere. :lol

Porcello was still trash though. The offense was on point. Only wish it was this consistent.

I wouldn't worry too much. Still a dangerous team. Just get to the Wild Card.

[midnightpulp]

Angels got shut down by a position player throwing 55mph in the 16th inning :lol. That's the first ever recorded save by a position player in MLB history. And of course, Pooholes made the last out. Fabbs gotta be steaming.

[Pelicans78]

Royals lost a tough one last night 5-4 in 14 innings. Down 5-3 and had bases loaded with no outs and managed to just get a run.

[Reck]

So is it just me or does the ball this year seem to be extra juiced for those explosive homers? When these guys get one they absolutely crush it.

Boegarts hit a couple last night and Mookie just hit two more today and they sent it to the moon.

[MultiTroll]

You guys followed Greinke over the years?
Unreal how many quality starts his teams burn into Ls.
At least 20 career. Probably more like 30-40.

Tonight yet another.
6 in
4 hits
1 earned.

Remember when Skosha used to burn Jered Weaver out of wins on a regular basis.

[midnightpulp]

So is it just me or does the ball this year seem to be extra juiced for those explosive homers? When these guys get one they absolutely crush it.

Boegarts hit a couple last night and Mookie just hit two more today and they sent it to the moon.

No, not just you. Ball is supposedly wound tighter and has a more centered core, allowing for less drag. I'm not really concerned about it since homers are still relatively rare, occurring only about 3% of the time. In addition to that, pretty much every analytic and tactical trend over the last decade has made pitching more effective, so I'm fine with hitters getting a boost. The event that I would like to see considerably lessened in the modern game is the strikeout. Nearly at 18 per game. That's too large a chunk for the sport's most boring outcome when there's only 54 outs. My ideal strikeout number would be like 9 total per game. Also can't wait for the pitch clock to arrive, pushed back to 2021. A 5-4 game with 15 hits shouldn't last 4 fuckin' hours.

[FrostKing]

Braves stumble into rival Philadelphia

Markakis out til September https://i.ibb.co/47YfPjr/Screenshot-2019-07-27-17-19-26-1.png
Harper on suicide watch

[Pelicans78]

Braves stumble into rival Philadelphia

Markakis out til September https://i.ibb.co/47YfPjr/Screenshot-2019-07-27-17-19-26-1.png
Harper on suicide watch

Loved the Braves unis tonight. They had some nice unis before going to their current look back in 1987 which originated from their Milwaukee days. I recently bought a Dale Murphy throw back from Lids Locker Room.

https://images.app.goo.gl/Hhh7JfMjzZSTJB6K6

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[Reck]

I wouldn't worry too much. Still a dangerous team. Just get to the Wild Card.

Got it as of yesterday. By a mere half game.

We'll see if Sale can even last 1 inning (Doubt it, no he won't.) and today and complete the 4 game sweep of the Yankees.

[Spurtacular]

A lot of empty seats. Would be different if the Angels had not lost three in a row to the Orioles. That f'ing monster Butt Holes contract really set us back. We haven't even made the playoffs since Albert Anuses arrived in town, sapping our energy.

[Spurtacular]

Angels with the walkoff HR to avoid the four game sweep; but starting pitching probably not gonna be enough to make a real run at the Wild Card.

[Reck]

LOL Sale.

Since everyone knows at this point that playing him is an automatic loss I just dont understand why they keep putting him on the mound. Get someone's grandpa out there and you'd still have the same result but at least it would be more entertaining than watching Sale self implode.

[Pelicans78]

A lot of empty seats. Would be different if the Angels had not lost three in a row to the Orioles. That f'ing monster Butt Holes contract really set us back. We haven't even made the playoffs since Albert Anuses arrived in town, sapping our energy.

You guys had the best record in baseball back in 2014. I remember A-Jols on that team when the Royals swept them.

[Spurtacular]

You guys had the best record in baseball back in 2014. I remember A-Jols on that team when the Royals swept them.

Forgot about that. TBH, we overachieved. It seemed like it was the Royals year all along; unfortunately for them, they choked in the WS.

[Pelicans78]

Forgot about that. TBH, we overachieved. It seemed like it was the Royals year all along; unfortunately for them, they choked in the WS.

It wasn't really a choke. They had a great run, but the Giants were built similarly with good defense, bullpen, timely, and they had an ace which the Royals didn't. The Royals were much better in 2015 with the additions of Kendrys Morales, Johnny Cueto, Edison Volquez, and Ben Zobrist which helped them win it all. That team would have trashed that same Giants team.

[Spurtacular]

It wasn't really a choke. They had a great run, but the Giants were built similarly with good defense, bullpen, timely, and they had an ace which the Royals didn't. The Royals were much better in 2015 with the additions of Kendrys Morales, Johnny Cueto, Edison Volquez, and Ben Zobrist which helped them win it all. That team would have trashed that same Giants team.

Only scoring 2 in a Game 7 at home. That's on the choke side, tbh. Giants were not the better team.

[Pelicans78]

Only scoring 2 in a Game 7 at home. That's on the choke side, tbh. Giants were not the better team.

What the Spurs did in Game 6 at Miami was a choke job. The Royals never had a lead in Game 7. It was close throughout, but they couldn't score off of Bumgarner. They lost the series when they blew a 4-1 lead in Game 4. The two teams were very similar overall. Timely hitting, strong defense, good speed, and elite bullpens. The biggest difference was Bumgarner who overmatched a young Royals offense that wasn't very good that season.

[MultiTroll]

Angels got shut down by a position player throwing 55mph in the 16th inning :lol. That's the first ever recorded save by a position player in MLB history. And of course, Pooholes made the last out. Fabbs (https://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=3662) gotta be steaming.
I'm just now getting caught up with that game.
Those at bats the final inning. :spin
FFS go for a sure single and stop the swinging for the fences crap.

:lol todays MLB strategy

[Spurtacular]

Hope the Angels get a starting pitcher or two at the trade deadline; but I'm not holding my breath.

[Spurtacular]

Optimistic: https://halohangout.com/2019/07/30/top-5-moves-la-angels-make-now-future-trade-deadline/

[Spurtacular]

A journeyman outfielder and back-up catcher is what we apparently have to offer. :lol

https://www.halosheaven.com/2019/7/30/20747344/mlb-trade-rumors-angels-drawing-trade-interest-in-brian-goodwin-and-jonathon-lucroy

[midnightpulp]

Stove was hot today. Three team trade that saw Bauer to the Reds, Puig and Reyes to the Tribe, and Padres stacking their farm with more prospects. JoeTait75, thoughts? Bauer is a talent but he made it clear he wasn't resigning with the Indians and the Tribe got some big bats in the lineup. Puig has been on fire.

[JoeTait75]

Stove was hot today. Three team trade that saw Bauer to the Reds, Puig and Reyes to the Tribe, and Padres stacking their farm with more prospects. JoeTait75, thoughts? Bauer is a talent but he made it clear he wasn't resigning with the Indians and the Tribe got some big bats in the lineup. Puig has been on fire.

Considering this organization's biggest strength is developing starting pitchers and its biggest weakness is developing power-hitting corner outfielders, it's a no-brainer of a deal.

[djohn2oo8]

Holy shit. Greinke traded to Astros.

[Reck]

Holy shit. Greinke traded to Astros.

If ya'll dont win it this year, what an embarrassment that would be.

The path is quite easy too. Red sox are nowhere and the Yankees are a couple of games from a total collapse.

[MultiTroll]

the Yankees are a couple of games from a total collapse.
:rolleyes

[Millennial_Messiah]

If ya'll dont win it this year, what an embarrassment that would be.

The path is quite easy too. Red sox are nowhere and the Yankees are a couple of games from a total collapse.

We saw with Arrieta a couple years ago that a truly great pitcher can completely fall apart in a short matter of time.

The Astros pitching is still an issue behind the top 2. The bullpen isn't good. They just gave up 10 runs. Offense is good but not on 2017 clip.

[djohn2oo8]

We saw with Arrieta a couple years ago that a truly great pitcher can completely fall apart in a short matter of time.

The Astros pitching is still an issue behind the top 2. The bullpen isn't good. They just gave up 10 runs. Offense is good but not on 2017 clip.
No it’s not. Verlander, Cole, and Miley are all very very solid. They gave up 10 runs, a rookie starting pitcher gave up 6 of those.

[Millennial_Messiah]

No it’s not. Verlander, Cole, and Miley are all very very solid. They gave up 10 runs, a rookie starting pitcher gave up 6 of those.

Obviously Verlander and now Greinke are the top 2 and look a lot like the Philles' top 2 when they were winning world series a decade ago. But who's the ace behind them? And the rookie starting pitcher, will he play any playoff games? Because that's an automatic loss.

[djohn2oo8]

Obviously Verlander and now Greinke are the top 2 and look a lot like the Philles' top 2 when they were winning world series a decade ago. But who's the ace behind them? And the rookie starting pitcher, will he play any playoff games? Because that's an automatic loss.
Verlander, Cole, and Greinke are all aces. Miley has also been superb this season so that’s their top 4 of the rotation. Their next best pitcher, Peacock, hopefully should be coming off the DL soon

[djohn2oo8]

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that swing doe

[Spurtacular]

MLB juicing balls again. They apparently on pace to break the HR record total by ten percent.

[djohn2oo8]

Alvarez homered. Diaz, Correa, Altuve, and Marisnick all homered

[Pelicans78]

Obviously Verlander and now Greinke are the top 2 and look a lot like the Philles' top 2 when they were winning world series a decade ago. But who's the ace behind them? And the rookie starting pitcher, will he play any playoff games? Because that's an automatic loss.

Dude what is wrong with you. Quit acting like you know anything about the Astros. Do you want DJohn to spoon feed you every little info?

[Reck]

I'm done with the Red Sox until they get rid of Sale.

Why do they keep trotting that faggot out there? Dumbbroski is running this organization into the ground.

[Pelicans78]

I'm done with the Red Sox until they get rid of Sale.

Why do they keep trotting that faggot out there? Dumbbroski is running this organization into the ground.

He was a shit GM for the Tigers as well. AlexJones/IrisShock can tell you all about it

[Spurtacular]

I'm done with the Red Sox

Yea, that bandwagon isn't riding high.

[djohn2oo8]

Stros with the combined no hitter

[midnightpulp]

I'm done with the Red Sox until they get rid of Sale.

Why do they keep trotting that faggot out there? Dumbbroski is running this organization into the ground.

You won the title last season, bro :lol. I've been waiting since '88. Pitchers typically regress hard after a World Series run. It's a phenomenon you can set your watch to. The organization is fine. Still have a great young offensive core, and as I said, pitching is easier to fill and fix than hitting.

[Reck]

You won the title last season, bro :lol. I've been waiting since '88. Pitchers typically regress hard after a World Series run. It's a phenomenon you can set your watch to. The organization is fine. Still have a great young offensive core, and as I said, pitching is easier to fill and fix than hitting.

You do know that makes it even worse right?

I dont mind when the regression takes effect gradually because all teams in all of sports goes through it but when you fall off a cliff in 0 to 60 it just baffles me.

From champs to cant even get a second wild card spot in a 1 year span. Man, come the fuck on. :lol

Just remember too; when the Red Sox lose, the Yankees win.

That hurts the entire league, imo.

[djohn2oo8]

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Thank you Dodgers

[MultiTroll]

mid, anyone,

What is the stat that tells RBIs in relation to RBI opportunites? To me, should also be factored in how many outs. Example, man on 3rd with nobody out? Striking out there should cost more points then striking out with man on 2nd and 2 outs.

I've contended for years that Trouts RBI totals are more impressive then some of the fat hitting teams like Boston and Houston.
This year Trouts leading the league in RBIs, along with his other stats are MVP caliber. Don't give a rats ass that
:lol todays MLB media person :lol
Insists on sticking with the archaic *award winner must come from winning team* tired, way past worn out schtik.

[djohn2oo8]

Lol Sorry. MVPs don’t go to dudes who have repeatedly missed the playoffs

[JoeTait75]

If you'd told me in late May that the Indians would be 22 games over .500 in the first week of August I would've thought you were nuts.

[MultiTroll]

Lol Sorry. MVPs don’t go to dudes who have repeatedly missed the playoffs
Great. Lets us know who is better this season. :corn:

Ya, it's Trouts fault his teammates have not been as good as Yankees, Astros, Dodgers. :rolleyes

[MultiTroll]

If you'd told me in late May that the Indians would be 22 games over .500 in the first week of August I would've thought you were nuts.
And very good trade last week for the playoffs push.

[Blake]

Lol Sorry. MVPs don’t go to dudes who have repeatedly missed the playoffs

Meh. I think ARod got an MVP on a Texas ranger team that had a losing record.

[Blake]

mid, anyone,

What is the stat that tells RBIs in relation to RBI opportunites? To me, should also be factored in how many outs. Example, man on 3rd with nobody out? Striking out there should cost more points then striking out with man on 2nd and 2 outs.

I've contended for years that Trouts RBI totals are more impressive then some of the fat hitting teams like Boston and Houston.
This year Trouts leading the league in RBIs, along with his other stats are MVP caliber. Don't give a rats ass that
:lol todays MLB media person :lol
Insists on sticking with the archaic *award winner must come from winning team* tired, way past worn out schtik.

You mean RISP (runners in scoring position) stats?

[MultiTroll]

You mean RISP (runners in scoring position) stats?
Ya does it break it down to men on 3b with no outs?
2b with 2 outs etc.

Outa be some kind of way to gauge that.

[Blake]

Ya does it break it down to men on 3b with no outs?
2b with 2 outs etc.

Outa be some kind of way to gauge that.

That's too advanced. I don't really think GM's go that in depth because some of that comes down to the manager making calls to the hitter depending on those different scenarios.

[FrostKing]

"Scouts are thinking about the Braves lineup after Waters and Pache are added..Some think the Braves will become the fastest lineup to take the field in 20 years. He said he couldn't remember a team since the 80s Cardinals that had 5(Acuña Oz Dans Pache and Waters) plus plus speed guys"

The DH

"A lot of buzz thinking a bunch of NL teams will make a big push to add the DH. The main reason, hitters are cheaper than pitchers. Also they are tired of the competitive disadvantage. Many have watched Cruz transform the Twins lineup at a very low cost and want to be able take similar steps"

[midnightpulp]

If you'd told me in late May that the Indians would be 22 games over .500 in the first week of August I would've thought you were nuts.

This is what I love about the long season. It's a marathon, not a race. And it's always fun to watch teams who thought were dead make a run. The Mets resurrection has been fun to see.

[midnightpulp]

mid, anyone,

What is the stat that tells RBIs in relation to RBI opportunites? To me, should also be factored in how many outs. Example, man on 3rd with nobody out? Striking out there should cost more points then striking out with man on 2nd and 2 outs.

I've contended for years that Trouts RBI totals are more impressive then some of the fat hitting teams like Boston and Houston.
This year Trouts leading the league in RBIs, along with his other stats are MVP caliber. Don't give a rats ass that
:lol todays MLB media person :lol
Insists on sticking with the archaic *award winner must come from winning team* tired, way past worn out schtik.

I don't think there's a stat that breaks down by specific base location and outs. Best I can find is looking at the advanced splits.

https://www.fangraphs.com/statsplits.aspx?playerid=10155&position=OF&season=2019

Trout has a 1.191 OPS with men in scoring position, which is pretty godly.

[Spurtacular]

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/mlb/twins-lose-cruz-mlbs-hottest-hitter-to-ruptured-wrist-tendon/ar-AAFAIoP?ocid=spartandhp

Twins should sit Cruz for a month and a half. They need to be healthy for the postseason.

[Spurtacular]

mid, anyone,

What is the stat that tells RBIs in relation to RBI opportunites? To me, should also be factored in how many outs. Example, man on 3rd with nobody out? Striking out there should cost more points then striking out with man on 2nd and 2 outs.

I've contended for years that Trouts RBI totals are more impressive then some of the fat hitting teams like Boston and Houston.
This year Trouts leading the league in RBIs, along with his other stats are MVP caliber. Don't give a rats ass that
:lol todays MLB media person :lol
Insists on sticking with the archaic *award winner must come from winning team* tired, way past worn out schtik.

Trout has been robbed of an MVP or two. My thought is that voters won't be eager to rob him on that basis.

Also, that is more of a basketball thing than a baseball thing to discourage stat stuffing.

[Spurtacular]

Angels have lost 8 straight. That's the mf Angels I know. Don't bother to make even a faint run at the Wild Card. And they haven't even had a lead during that time that I've seen when I tuned in on TV; and it's never even close. You can set your watch by this utterly bad play.

[midnightpulp]

Angels have lost 8 straight. That's the mf Angels I know. Don't bother to make even a faint run at the Wild Card. And they haven't even had a lead during that time that I've seen when I tuned in on TV; and it's never even close. You can set your watch by this utterly bad play.

Losing LaStella was a big blow. And Pujols is still on the team. Once that albatross is gone, they can start moving forward. Ohtani, Trout, Fletcher, LaStella, Simmons is a nice offensive core. Their pitching rotation is in shambles, though.

[Reck]

Angels have lost 8 straight. That's the mf Angels I know. Don't bother to make even a faint run at the Wild Card. And they haven't even had a lead during that time that I've seen when I tuned in on TV; and it's never even close. You can set your watch by this utterly bad play.

Losing to an equally bad team who had lost like 9 straight games up to that point. :lol Angels

[MultiTroll]

Astrohs acquire Aaron Sanchez 3-14 from Toronto and immediately add him to the rotation. WTF

Then he hurls a 6 inning shutout his 1st game out.

I dunno, can I put money on the Astros today?

[Spurtacular]

Losing to an equally bad team who had lost like 9 straight games up to that point. :lol Angels

Their lineup is adequate but not strong; and when they go in lulls, there's not starting pitching to prop them up. The Angels faint playoff hopes died with Skaggs. We couldn't afford to lose a quality starting pitcher. We were already threadbare in that department; a case could be made that he was effectively our ace.

[Spurtacular]

And Pujols is still on the team. Once that albatross is gone

I knew that was a huge albatross the second we signed him. Angels GMs have been so bad. And the sad thing is they had made those types of mistakes in the preceding decade, and they just one-upped their jack assery with the Pujols signing.

And we know Pujols won't retire and leave all that money on the table. He's so fat, slow, and offensively inefficient that I doubt he'll even entertain a buyout because he's greedy and won't take that kind of pay cut for a team for whom he has well under performed. If he does, it will be the year after next (when his production drops further) in the last year of his contract to save face over just being outright cut.

[djohn2oo8]

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[djohn2oo8]

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Rookie. Of. Year.

[Pelicans78]

Mets keep winning. Legit shot at top wild card spot now.

[FrostKing]

https://i.ibb.co/bs2VDJs/Screenshot-2019-08-10-19-19-33-1.png

[djohn2oo8]

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based Yordan

[Blake]

Air Yordan is sick. This team is sick.

[Millennial_Messiah]

Air Yordan is sick. This team is sick.
All time choke job if they don't win the WS this year.

[FrostKing]

https://i.ibb.co/QDS42kj/Screenshot-2019-08-11-18-27-36-1.png

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[FrostKing]

https://i.ibb.co/GJBchRV/Screenshot-2019-08-12-00-32-45-1.png


https://i.ibb.co/yBZLdQf/Screenshot-2019-08-12-00-33-08-1.png

[FrostKing]

Coaches in Baseball wearing full uniforms is fuckin goofy to be honest

[MultiTroll]

Roberto Osuna can blow me.

Was that rigged or does he simply suck?

[Spurtacular]

Coaches in Baseball wearing full uniforms is fuckin goofy to be honest

Agreed.

It was probably done in the olden days for economical reasons. No reason for it now. I'm not saying they wouldn't look good in an official getup with the decals and what not; but they don't need to look like they might be called to pinch hit.

[FrostKing]

Agreed.

It was probably done in the olden days for economical reasons. No reason for it now. I'm not saying they wouldn't look good in an official getup with the decals and what not; but they don't need to look like they might be called to pinch hit.
Was Pete Rose player/manager? Last guy I can remember

I had this realization while watching game last night. Now I know why relatives new to the game were confused. The thought of Phil Jackson sporting a Laker uniform or Tom Landry jersey with numbers. I do love my Bobby Cox #6 jersey though

I think they should wear black track pants and team practice top. The fact a MLB manager has a number is especially funny. On the other hand, MLB is the only sport where the coach frequently enters the play of field

[JoeTait75]

Carlos Santana hits a walk-off dong to beat Boston and the Tribe, who were 11.5 games out barely two months ago, are in first place in the AL Central all by themselves.

[Spurtacular]

Was Pete Rose player/manager? Last guy I can remember


In 86, I think. He was manager for a few years after retiring, too. He was probably the last one in baseball. In basketball, I think the last time it was done is late seventies or early eighties; but I can't recall the persons. I think it's been done in hockey; I think Gordy Howe did it. I'm pretty sure players have been coaches/coordinators in football; but you have to go pretty far back.

[midnightpulp]

Was Pete Rose player/manager? Last guy I can remember

I had this realization while watching game last night. Now I know why relatives new to the game were confused. The thought of Phil Jackson sporting a Laker uniform or Tom Landry jersey with numbers. I do love my Bobby Cox #6 jersey though

I think they should wear black track pants and team practice top. The fact a MLB manager has a number is especially funny. On the other hand, MLB is the only sport where the coach frequently enters the play of field

Yeah, the reason managers carry on the tradition of wearing full uniforms because in the ye olden days the manager was also a player, many times the best player on the team. Makes no sense now, obviously.

Side note: I think Acuna might be a generational talent. I don't think anyone in the NL has his raw ability.

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[Spurtacular]

Indians lost. Twins won.

Order being restored.

[FrostKing]

Yeah, the reason managers carry on the tradition of wearing full uniforms because in the ye olden days the manager was also a player, many times the best player on the team. Makes no sense now, obviously.

Side note: I think Acuna might be a generational talent. I don't think anyone in the NL has his raw ability.

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Yes buddy he even threw out a runner at the plate last night. I definitely foresee a NL MVP in his near future.

Because he is a lead off hitter, I think he is the most exciting player in the sport. If I remember correctly it was actually Albies whom was more highly touted and Pacha/Waters still on their way. Surely Acuna is benefiting from the power increase at the Big League level.

Imagine how many minor league journeyman are itching to get a call up considering the power surge occurring. Alot of stories of guys with limited power in the minors all of a sudden finding their stroke in the Bigs. More than in the past

[Spurtacular]

Imagine how many minor league journeyman are itching to get a call up considering the power surge occurring. Alot of stories of guys with limited power in the minors all of a sudden finding their stroke in the Bigs. More than in the past

The stats are ridiculous right now. Guys with 30 HRs are left on waivers in some fantasy leagues.

[FrostKing]

The stats are ridiculous right now. Guys with 30 HRs are left on waivers in some fantasy leagues.
Probably going to be a wild postseason. "Clutch" homers and blown saves.

[FrostKing]

https://i.ibb.co/NrCXCdD/Screenshot-2019-08-15-20-03-08-1.png


Including the Cardinals...this is the National League road to the World Series the past 40 years (since Reds)

[FrostKing]

> First 190 career games:

Mike Trout (Age 21):

.302 AVG .373 OBP .520 SLG

35 home runs, 100 RBI, 79 walks

Ronald Acuña Jr. (Age 21):

.292 AVG .368 OBP .533 SLG

45 home runs, 115 RBI, 80 walks



> First 26 career starts

Justin Verlander:

3.33 ERA 107 strikeouts / 52 walks

Mike Soroka:

2.52 ERA 124 strikeouts / 37 walks

[MultiTroll]

Lol Sorry. MVPs don’t go to dudes who have repeatedly missed the playoffs



Great. Lets us know who is better this season. :corn:


Ya, it's Trouts fault his teammates have not been as good as Yankees, Astros, Dodgers. :rolleyes

By all means let us know who is better this season.

[midnightpulp]

https://i.ibb.co/NrCXCdD/Screenshot-2019-08-15-20-03-08-1.png


Including the Cardinals...this is the National League road to the World Series the past 40 years (since Reds)

Should be fun.

[midnightpulp]

> First 190 career games:

Mike Trout (Age 21):

.302 AVG .373 OBP .520 SLG

35 home runs, 100 RBI, 79 walks

Ronald Acuña Jr. (Age 21):

.292 AVG .368 OBP .533 SLG

45 home runs, 115 RBI, 80 walks



> First 26 career starts

Justin Verlander:

3.33 ERA 107 strikeouts / 52 walks

Mike Soroka:

2.52 ERA 124 strikeouts / 37 walks

I see Acuna ruling the National League much like Trout rules the AL. My dude Bellinger, while a great talent, just has too long of a swing to be as consistent as Trout and Acuna, whose respective swing paths are similar. Short, compact, but at the same time they can generate immense power. They don't need to come out of their shoes to hit a ball 420 feet like most players. And obviously Acuna has the other tools in spades. Acuna needs to clean up his plate discipline a bit, which comes naturally with experience. Tatis is another incredible talent. Don't like the strikeouts, but if he figures that out, the NL will probably belong to Acuna and him. No other NL stars have the natural talent as those two, that includes Bellinger, Yelich, Arenado, Soto, etc.

[lefty20]

Now I kinda feel bad about laughing at the Nats bullpen last year :depressed

[Pelicans78]

Dodgers at Braves on TBS. Just like the old days.

[FrostKing]

I see Acuna ruling the National League much like Trout rules the AL. My dude Bellinger, while a great talent, just has too long of a swing to be as consistent as Trout and Acuna, whose respective swing paths are similar. Short, compact, but at the same time they can generate immense power. They don't need to come out of their shoes to hit a ball 420 feet like most players. And obviously Acuna has the other tools in spades. Acuna needs to clean up his plate discipline a bit, which comes naturally with experience. Tatis is another incredible talent. Don't like the strikeouts, but if he figures that out, the NL will probably belong to Acuna and him. No other NL stars have the natural talent as those two, that includes Bellinger, Yelich, Arenado, Soto, etc.
That is very nice of you to say. There will be more young talent coming up though

Dunno if Acuna will remain a leadoff hitter or CF. I would like to see him moved to take some stress and responsibility off, accelerate his development


Dodgers at Braves on TBS. Just like the old days.
:hungry:

[midnightpulp]

That is very nice of you to say. There will be more young talent coming up though

Dunno if Acuna will remain a leadoff hitter or CF. I would like to see him moved to take some stress and responsibility off, accelerate his development


:hungry:

Good series. May made one of the worst pitches of the year to give up that GS. 1-2 count and you throw that, missing the spot by that much (catcher called for it low and away) :lol. https://bdata-producedclips.mlb.com/5f5d47b9-7282-42e0-b03d-e06eaf2bdef8.mp4

In American League news, I think Cleveland has turned into a legit threat. 11-7 in August over a brutal schedule that included away series at Min and NY. My old friend Puig hitting .351/1.100ops since being traded. Optimistic, JoeTait75?

[JoeTait75]

In American League news, I think Cleveland has turned into a legit threat. 11-7 in August over a brutal schedule that included away series at Min and NY. My old friend Puig hitting .351/1.100ops since being traded. Optimistic, JoeTait75?

Yes I am. Tribe only split the series in New York but looked pretty good doing it. They outplayed the Yankees over the balance of the series. Problem is that Minnesota is 2.5 up in the Central and has an easier schedule down the stretch, so winning the division is going to be a tall order. Puig is a fun guy to watch. You can see why his emotions get him in trouble sometimes, but those same emotions can galvanize a club also. Too bad he's just a rental.

[Millennial_Messiah]

Yes I am. Tribe only split the series in New York but looked pretty good doing it. They outplayed the Yankees over the balance of the series. Problem is that Minnesota is 2.5 up in the Central and has an easier schedule down the stretch, so winning the division is going to be a tall order. Puig is a fun guy to watch. You can see why his emotions get him in trouble sometimes, but those same emotions can galvanize a club also. Too bad he's just a rental.
Puig is a world class idiot.

Indians could get a wild card playin game I guess

[Millennial_Messiah]

Indians lost. Twins won.

Order being restored.

Spurs fan from Minnesota? lol

[Spurtacular]

Spurs fan from Minnesota? lol

Spent some time out there.

[Millennial_Messiah]

Spent some time out there.

Spent some time where... San Antonio, or Minnesota? Where do you live now?

[Reck]

Spent some time where... San Antonio, or Minnesota? Where do you live now?

In his mother’s basement. He goes wherever she goes.

Derp is a shameless freeloader.

[Spurtacular]

In his mother’s basement. He goes wherever she goes.

Derp is a shameless freeloader.

Wrong. Nobody in my family besides me has ever lived in Minnesota.

:lol Bitter eunuch.

[Spurtacular]

Spent some time where... San Antonio, or Minnesota? Where do you live now?

I've only visited San Antonio once. I may move out there for a job though. I haven't decided.

[Reck]

These players weekend unís are disgustingly simple and ugly. Geez

[Spurtacular]

Yup. Fuck the Red Sox....

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[Reck]

Yup. Fuck the Red Sox....

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Keeping count, you're an Angel's fan, Dodgers fan and Padres fan. :lol and your derpy ass calls me a "bandwagoner" despite me never admitting to being anything but a Sox fan ever since joining here.

You get half a pass though because I know your historic strugle with not knowing what simple words mean.

[Spurtacular]

Keeping count, you're an Angel's fan, Dodgers fan and Padres fan. :lol and your derpy ass calls me a "bandwagoner" despite me never admitting to being anything but a Sox fan ever since joining here.

You get half a pass though because I know your historic strugle with not knowing what simple words mean.

I've never posted anything that says I'm a Dodgers fan. And being an Angels/Padres fan would not be a big deal as they're in different leagues and both regional forces.

But yea, you're a trader to the empire. It'd be one thing if you were a Brewers fan or something. But picking the Red Sox? That's something a douche would do. :lol

[Reck]

I've never posted anything that says I'm a Dodgers fan. And being an Angels/Padres fan would not be a big deal as they're in different leagues and both regional forces.

But yea, you're a trader to the empire. It'd be one thing if you were a Brewers fan or something. But picking the Red Sox? That's something a douche would do. :lol

:lol Picking

You were stroking the Dodger's collective dicks last year like you were their number 1 fan. The sox gave it to you sans vaseline. I can see the butthurt.

[Spurtacular]

:lol Picking

You were stroking the Dodger's collective dicks last year like you were their number 1 fan.

There is zero truth to that. I would love to see how you came to that erroneous conclusion.

[Reck]

There is zero truth to that. I would love to see how you came to that erroneous conclusion.

Entire WS thread. lol

[Spurtacular]

Entire WS thread. lol

Give me an example...

[Reck]

Give me an example...

You love hand holding. Look it up yourself. Bye

[Spurtacular]

You love hand holding. Look it up yourself. Bye

I know that I'm far from a Dodger fan. I'll take it that you have nothing.

[Spurtacular]

:lmao Machado (again)


That would've been a flip to second. Fucking Nunez.


Dodgers done that twice tonight; pretending they were walked.


Euvoldi has been money, tbh. It was Kimbrel who looked shaky.


LA fans were ridiculously optimistic on that fly to center.


:lmao Too many burritos, Machado


:lmao Manny Los Burritos Machado-Mendoza


I called the Red Sox would win it all before the season started.

SMH. Reck

I wanted to see if there was anything that even hinted at being a Dodgers fan. No surprise; there wasn't.

[MultiTroll]

MLB scorekeeping. :nope

They called that a fucking error on the Dodger center fielder Pollock vs an error on 3b Turner who let it go right between his legs and under his skirt.
FFS what a disgusting play and assignment of error.

[FrostKing]

Nationals quietly have the 3rd best record in the NL

[AussieFanKurt]

Nationals quietly have the 3rd best record in the NL

Sweeping the Cubs was good for my Cards

[Reck]

Sweeping the Cubs was good for my Cards

Holy shit, I thought you died man. What's good?

[Spurtacular]

Nationals quietly have the 3rd best record in the NL

That's the kind of thing that's pretty quiet either way, bruh.

[AussieFanKurt]

Holy shit, I thought you died man. What's good?

I'm back for now. Going San Antonio soon so reminded me to jump back on and see whats been happening on here

[FrostKing]

https://i.ibb.co/gd27kdy/Screenshot-2019-09-03-13-41-48-1.png

[MultiTroll]

Fuck, Trout in an RBI slump while Devers just knocked a 3 run homer.

I think Trout needs to win 2 of the 3 Triple Crown stats to overcome media idiocy.

1st 44 HRs
4th in RBIs 102. Devers with 107.

[spursalwaysrule]

Yes I am. Tribe only split the series in New York but looked pretty good doing it. They outplayed the Yankees over the balance of the series. Problem is that Minnesota is 2.5 up in the Central and has an easier schedule down the stretch, so winning the division is going to be a tall order. Puig is a fun guy to watch. You can see why his emotions get him in trouble sometimes, but those same emotions can galvanize a club also. Too bad he's just a rental.

tribe lucky to make the playoffs. matchups against the rays or A's is a nightmare.

[Millennial_Messiah]

Sweeping the Cubs was good for my Cards

Also helps the Philles tbh.

[FrostKing]

Dodgers gonna finish with best record and yet get WC winner between Nationals & Cubs

Braves catching break facing Cardinals

[JoeTait75]

tribe lucky to make the playoffs. matchups against the rays or A's is a nightmare.

Yeah, it isn't looking good right now. Jose Ramirez and Tyler Naquin are out for the season, the bullpen has gone into the shitter and they can't beat a team with a pulse. Even if they can sneak into the playoffs I doubt they're going to last long. Tampa Bay is a jinx team for them. They never seem to do well against the Rays under any circumstances.

[FrostKing]

In the great pennant race of 1993, Braves were behind roughly 5 games at this point of the season

[FrostKing]

https://i.ibb.co/dQzgnVg/Screenshot-2019-09-05-14-40-09-1.png

[FrostKing]

https://i.ibb.co/VvW83sd/Screenshot-2019-09-07-22-01-18-1.png

[Millennial_Messiah]

looks like the Sox are out for good now.

[Reck]

looks like the Sox are out for good now.

A disgrace.

I'm glad though. They didn't deserved to "luck in."

[Spurtacular]

A disgrace.

I'm glad though. They didn't deserved to "luck in."

They deserve to have the Babe's curse still going. But instead they rang and picked up fags like you.

[Reck]

Dumbbroski fired. Go fuck up another franchise, you faggot. Good riddance.

[Spurtacular]

Dumbbroski fired. Go fuck up another franchise, you faggot. Good riddance.

You're too much of a pussy to root for your hometown Mets. :lmao

[midnightpulp]

Yeah, it isn't looking good right now. Jose Ramirez and Tyler Naquin are out for the season, the bullpen has gone into the shitter and they can't beat a team with a pulse. Even if they can sneak into the playoffs I doubt they're going to last long. Tampa Bay is a jinx team for them. They never seem to do well against the Rays under any circumstances.

I always seem to curse the Indians when I talk them up. I remember basically shoeing them in when they went on that 22 game winning streak. During that run, they were like last year's Sox on crack. Deadly with two strikes and would always spark an improbable rally to win a game.

That said, Astros are on another level right now. Theirs to lose.

[Spurtacular]

I always seem to curse the Indians when I talk them up. I remember basically shoeing them in when they went on that 22 game winning streak. During that run, they were like last year's Sox on crack. Deadly with two strikes and would always spark an improbable rally to win a game.

That said, Astros are on another level right now. Theirs to lose.

I normally like the Tribe; but no so much when they're a threat to the Twins.

Astros are the best team; but the best team doesn't always win. My 05 Angels lost to an inferior White Sox team, who then won the WS.

[Reck]

Cool, just add the Indians and the twins to the ever growing list of Derp's favorite baseball teams. :lol

[Spurtacular]

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/mlb/yankees-end-bostons-three-year-run-atop-al-east-win-5-0/ar-AAH3ooG?ocid=spartandhp

Cool, just add broken entitlement to tranny WReck (https://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=14412)'s causes for tears.

Rooting for the Red Sox while living in NY; it's like you look for the most faggoty thing to do.

[AussieFanKurt]

Considering the Yankees' injuries, its crazy how well they've done.

[FrostKing]

FINAL 10 GAMES OF THE SEASON

https://i.ibb.co/1JGKj2b/Screenshot-2019-09-17-00-24-14-1.png

:danceclub

https://i.ibb.co/YX938XZ/Screenshot-2019-09-17-00-24-20-1.png

[MultiTroll]

AL MVP will now be won by.....whomever.
Not Trout :depressed

[MultiTroll]

Yeah, it isn't looking good right now. Jose Ramirez and Tyler Naquin are out for the season, the bullpen has gone into the shitter and they can't beat a team with a pulse. Even if they can sneak into the playoffs I doubt they're going to last long. Tampa Bay is a jinx team for them. They never seem to do well against the Rays under any circumstances.Can they sack up and beat the Tigers again on Wednesday?
Also WTH are the Tigers doing starting Turnbull? Figure his ERA is not nearly as bad as his record, keep working on stuff for next year?

I wanna put some dough down on the Tribe but I do not want a phuck up.

[FrostKing]

https://i.ibb.co/SrMcMws/39858.png

[MultiTroll]

Maddon with his usual cutsie bullshit bullpen crap. Brings in his 8th pitcher in babyface in 2-2 9th inning situation. Fark!

[JoeTait75]

Can they sack up and beat the Tigers again on Wednesday?

Barring a miracle finish to tonight's game, the Indians will end the series with an 18-1 record against Detroit. So I hope you put some money down :tu

[MultiTroll]

Barring a miracle finish to tonight's game, the Indians will end the series with an 18-1 record against Detroit. So I hope you put some money down :tu
I got them and the A's on a parlay last night.
Both were tied virtually the entire game. Both pulled it out in Extras.

Thankfully I laid off that fool Maddon. He got cutsie again with the marching in of reliever parade vs sticking with his tried and tested.

[FrostKing]

BRAVES

Back2Back beast of the east


https://i.ibb.co/L8Mzh5n/Screenshot-2019-09-17-23-41-23-1.png

https://i.ibb.co/xC1cjwV/images.jpg

[AussieFanKurt]

BRAVES

Back2Back beast of the east


https://i.ibb.co/L8Mzh5n/Screenshot-2019-09-17-23-41-23-1.png

https://i.ibb.co/xC1cjwV/images.jpg

Nice Cards v Braves division series coming up I think. Two old fashioned franchises

[Millennial_Messiah]

Feel like St Louis are the New England Cheatriots of the MLB. Oakland vs Devil Rays for the wild card game

[AussieFanKurt]

Feel like St Louis are the New England Cheatriots of the MLB.

how so

[Millennial_Messiah]

how so

they're always ALWAYS in the mix no matter what... every single year, annoyingly so, they never have a "down" season

[FrostKing]

they're always ALWAYS in the mix no matter what... every single year, annoyingly so, they never have a "down" season
This will actually be their first trip to the postseason since 2015

Bad timing but I would say Steelers. Both arguably the best fan base in their respective Sports


Braves vs Cardinals
2012 Wild Card game
The infamous "infield fly game". Cards would propel to the NLCS and even hold a 3-1 advantage over SFG

2000 NLDS
Defending NL Champ Braves get absolutely blitzed in a 3-game sweep. The Cardinals coming out party, would make playoffs 5 outta next 6 seasons with 2 trips to WS (winning 1)

1996 NLCS
Cards took commanding 3-1 lead over the defending Champs. Braves would respond with a godly 5 game winning streak concluding with Game 2 of the World Series - franchises last win in the WS

1982 NLCS
Before my time. Cards swept the Braves in 3 and advanced to defeat the Brewers in 7 games for the Title

[AussieFanKurt]

This will actually be their first trip to the postseason since 2015

Bad timing but I would say Steelers. Both arguably the best fan base in their respective Sports


Braves vs Cardinals
2012 Wild Card game
The infamous "infield fly game". Cards would propel to the NLCS and even hold a 3-1 advantage over SFG


:lol this game was crazy... I think Chipper Jones' last game even?

[FrostKing]

:lol this game was crazy... I think Chipper Jones' last game even?
Yes buddy. That was Chipper's final game. Heartbreaking

[midnightpulp]

https://i.ibb.co/SrMcMws/39858.png

Pretty impressive. Never been below 74 wins in the Beane era, while having to operate with a micro-budget since their fans don't go to the games. Tampa Bay is the AL equivalent.

[FrostKing]

https://i.ibb.co/54mkqqP/41284.jpg

[FrostKing]

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Final 3

Brewers @ Rockies
Cards host Cubs

[Millennial_Messiah]

Go Astros I guess.

[Pelicans78]

Go Royals Go!

I’m rooting for the Astros in the AL, my local team now and Braves in the NL who were my local team growing up.

[Spurtacular]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGxuvY2zT4Y

[Spurtacular]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i97_5IT74Ho

"He already told us which charities he's donating five percent of his earnings to."

MLBPA chintzy AF. SMH

[AussieFanKurt]

The amount of negative comments on videos of Alonso breaking the record was surprising... albeit mostly about him missing playoffs or that Judge is better

[AussieFanKurt]

National League wild card

Milwaukee Brewers at Washington Nationals, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 8 p.m. ET, TBS


American League wild card

Tampa Bay Rays at Oakland A's, Wednesday, Oct. 2, 8 p.m. ET, ESPN


St. Louis Cardinals at Atlanta Braves
Game 1: Thursday, Oct. 3, TBS
Game 2: Friday, Oct. 4, TBS
Game 3: Sunday, Oct. 6, TBS
Game 4: Monday, Oct. 7, TBS*
Game 5: Wednesday, Oct. 9, TBS*

Nationals or Brewers at Los Angeles Dodgers
Game 1: Thursday, Oct. 3, TBS
Game 2: Friday, Oct. 4, TBS
Game 3: Sunday, Oct. 6, TBS
Game 4: Monday, Oct. 7, TBS*
Game 5: Wednesday, Oct. 9, TBS*


Minnesota Twins at New York Yankees
Game 1: Friday, Oct. 4, FS1 or MLBN
Game 2: Saturday, Oct. 5, FS1 or MLBN
Game 3: Monday, Oct. 7, FS1
Game 4: Tuesday, Oct. 8, FS1*
Game 5: Thursday, Oct. 10, FS1*


A's or Rays at Houston Astros
Game 1: Friday, Oct. 4, FS1 or MLBN
Game 2: Saturday, Oct. 5, FS1 or MLBN
Game 3: Monday, Oct. 7, FS1
Game 4: Tuesday, Oct. 8, FS1*
Game 5: Thursday, Oct. 10, FS1*

[MultiTroll]

Angels unload Scioscia Jr. and now they're talking about Maddon.
:pctoss

Prime Trout being wasted.

[FrostKing]

National League wild card

Milwaukee Brewers at Washington Nationals, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 8 p.m. ET, TBS


American League wild card

Tampa Bay Rays at Oakland A's, Wednesday, Oct. 2, 8 p.m. ET, ESPN


St. Louis Cardinals at Atlanta Braves
Game 1: Thursday, Oct. 3, TBS
Game 2: Friday, Oct. 4, TBS
Game 3: Sunday, Oct. 6, TBS
Game 4: Monday, Oct. 7, TBS*
Game 5: Wednesday, Oct. 9, TBS*

Nationals or Brewers at Los Angeles Dodgers
Game 1: Thursday, Oct. 3, TBS
Game 2: Friday, Oct. 4, TBS
Game 3: Sunday, Oct. 6, TBS
Game 4: Monday, Oct. 7, TBS*
Game 5: Wednesday, Oct. 9, TBS*


Minnesota Twins at New York Yankees
Game 1: Friday, Oct. 4, FS1 or MLBN
Game 2: Saturday, Oct. 5, FS1 or MLBN
Game 3: Monday, Oct. 7, FS1
Game 4: Tuesday, Oct. 8, FS1*
Game 5: Thursday, Oct. 10, FS1*


A's or Rays at Houston Astros
Game 1: Friday, Oct. 4, FS1 or MLBN
Game 2: Saturday, Oct. 5, FS1 or MLBN
Game 3: Monday, Oct. 7, FS1
Game 4: Tuesday, Oct. 8, FS1*
Game 5: Thursday, Oct. 10, FS1*
Good job

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[Darth_Pelican]

:lol Grisham

Is someone really going to outchoke the Nationals?

[Darth_Pelican]

:lol Brewers
:lol Losing on a little league error

[DC23]

Wow!

[MultiTroll]

:lol Brewers
:lol Losing on a little league error
Lost it by leaving Long Hair in.

Obviously off.

[midnightpulp]

Great game. Love seeing Hader eat shit (not because of his tweets, but because I hate one dimensional fastball relievers).

[AussieFanKurt]

:lol poor grisham... good luck shaking that one

:lol Hader..

[AussieFanKurt]

Go Moneyball. Their closer Hendriks is an Aussie

https://securea.mlb.com/mlb/images/players/head_shot/521230.jpg

:lmao

[DC23]

Rays or A's tonight?

[Reck]

lol Oakland, RIP

[MultiTroll]

Whatever magic Manaea had in his 5 starts since shoulder surgery got shot down by Tampa Bay.

I would have started Homer Simpson Bailey but it was hard to argue against Manaeas 5 starts with 1.21 ERA.