Official 2020 MLB Season featuring Coronavirus

[FrostKing]

Less games (60)

More DH (both leagues)

Extra innings start w/Runner on 2nd


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[Millennial_Messiah]

Less games (60)

More DH (both leagues)

Extra innings start w/Runner on 2nd


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But...... why?

[FrostKing]

But...... why?
Less innings played. Games more jam packed.

[Millennial_Messiah]

Less innings played. Games more jam packed.

Jam packed stadiums?!? Isn't that what the league is trying to avoid?

[FrostKing]

Jam packed stadiums?!? Isn't that what the league is trying to avoid?
I mean schedule

[Reck]

This truncated season might help the Red Sox.

Might not be a waste after all.

[Spurtacular]

Extra innings start w/Runner on 2nd

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[Spurtacular]

This truncated season might help the Red Sox.

Might not be a waste after all.

Just root for the Mets, slag.

[Spurtacular]

Hopefully the slowdown prevents Albert Roids from breaking the record.

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[Reck]

midnightpulp Have fun not playing David Price.

[FrostKing]

https://i.ibb.co/3rZ7M6G/66173.jpg

[Spurtacular]

Less games (60)

More DH (both leagues)

Extra innings start w/Runner on 2nd

Babe Ruth is turning over in his grave.

Oh, well. Why should baseball not be ruined like everything else?

[FrostKing]

Babe Ruth is turning over in his grave.

Oh, well. Why should baseball not be ruined like everything else?
I think that rule is just for these 60 games. Not even sure if it continues into postseason (shouldn't)

[Spurtacular]

I think that rule is just for these 60 games. Not even sure if it continues into postseason (shouldn't)

I figured. Though it still makes a mockery of the sport. But maybe that ship sailed.

[FrostKing]

I figured. Though it still makes a mockery of the sport. But maybe that ship sailed.
Whoa just found out the gimmicky rule extends into postseason

Definitely asterisk then.

[Spurtacular]

Whoa just found out the gimmicky rule extends into postseason

Definitely asterisk then.

It's beyond sad. The players were too worried about getting paid to give a sh** about the integrity of the game.

[FrostKing]

If true, LAD grossly overpaying to retain Mookie Betts

13 years
300M+

He'll be 28 in a few months. They are so desperate to just win 1, it will cost them shot at multiple

[Trainwreck2100]

I can't believe they're piping in crowd noise it sounds stupid

[Reck]

If true, LAD grossly overpaying to retain Mookie Betts

13 years
300M+

He'll be 28 in a few months. They are so desperate to just win 1, it will cost them shot at multiple

I should’ve followed my father’s advice and taken baseball serious as a kid. Talk about getting overpaid.

The crazy amount of money baseball players are getting these days is quite insane.

[Spurtacular]

Like I've always said. Fuck the red sox.

https://www.the-sun.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2020/07/NINTCHDBPICT000597596964.png?w=960

[ChumpDumper]

Like I've always said. Fuck the red sox.

https://www.the-sun.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2020/07/NINTCHDBPICT000597596964.png?w=960lol triggered

[FrostKing]

Unable to watch.

My Asian buddy isn't happy. "ESPN having alot of blacks on talking black shit"

[Spurtacular]

lol triggered

lol CuckCuckier weighing in.

[Darth_Pelican]

:lol Fauci’s first pitch

[phxspurfan]

muted every single commercial so far, mlb fans in playoff form at this house

[FrostKing]

Just saw the kneeling in tonight's game

Ya totally organic and free willed. This is the right way to usher in social change.

[lefty20]

Finally, it's back.

[phxspurfan]

I'm disappointed they are still letting umpires back there behind the box. They make so many mistakes. Might as well be safe and make it K-zone

[FrostKing]

Braves comeback down to final strike on Ozuna solo homer off Met's Diaz

Marcell Ozuna is the first Braves player with a game-tying or game-winning homer with the team down to its final strike since Brian Jordan’s walk off grand slam off John Franco on September 29, 2001


https://youtu.be/SswYCjo2CLY

[FrostKing]

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[Reck]

Dropping games to the Orioles. Pathetic.

But the good news is that every other team did as well so it's basically 0-0 still.

[FrostKing]

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[phxspurfan]

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That's a lot of Costco Bears

[phxspurfan]

Two MLB games postponed after Marlins' coronavirus outbreak

https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/29547211/two-mlb-games-postponed-marlins-outbreak

On Sunday, four Marlins players tested positive for the coronavirus (now 14 positive tests on Monday), including that day's starting pitcher, Jose Urena, according to sources familiar with the situation, leading the team to delay its postgame trip home amid concerns about a possible outbreak.

[phxspurfan]

related:

Red Sox pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez confirms he's dealing with heart issue stemming from COVID-19 infection

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/red-sox-pitcher-eduardo-rodriguez-confirms-hes-dealing-with-heart-issue-stemming-from-covid-19-infection/

Earlier this week, the Boston Red Sox shut down left-handed pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez's throwing program after discovering health complications stemming from his bout with COVID-19. On Sunday, Rodriguez confirmed a report from WEEI's Rob Bradford that his "complication" is myocarditis, or "an inflammation of the heart muscle," per the Mayo Clinic.

Rodriguez, 27, told reporters he was "still scared" about the condition after learning more about it in recent days, but that he doesn't intend to opt out of playing at some point this season.

[Reck]

related:

Red Sox pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez confirms he's dealing with heart issue stemming from COVID-19 infection

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/red-sox-pitcher-eduardo-rodriguez-confirms-hes-dealing-with-heart-issue-stemming-from-covid-19-infection/

Earlier this week, the Boston Red Sox shut down left-handed pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez's throwing program after discovering health complications stemming from his bout with COVID-19. On Sunday, Rodriguez confirmed a report from WEEI's Rob Bradford that his "complication" is myocarditis, or "an inflammation of the heart muscle," per the Mayo Clinic.

Rodriguez, 27, told reporters he was "still scared" about the condition after learning more about it in recent days, but that he doesn't intend to opt out of playing at some point this season.

Damn, this sucks.

For multiple reasons but he's actually one of the Sox's best pitchers.

[slick'81]

Only took four days and mlb is fucked

[Spurtacular]

Dropping games to the Orioles. Pathetic.

But the good news is that every other team did as well so it's basically 0-0 still.

Just root for the Mets, ya fruit.

[Reck]

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What a disaster. What a derailment.

[MultiTroll]

Pussy commissioner gives Dodger pitcher 8 games. I say buy Joe Kelley 8 beers ��.

[Monostradamus]

https://twitter.com/BlakeHarrisTBLA/status/1288639440613564416?s=20

[Reck]

More games postponed as more teams test positive for COVID.

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I'm starting to think good old Manfred will have to see dead players before he pulls the plug.

[phxspurfan]

https://twitter.com/BlakeHarrisTBLA/status/1288639440613564416?s=20

ooh burn

[FrostKing]

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Braves finally caught the Fish

[lefty20]

More games postponed as more teams test positive for COVID.

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I'm starting to think good old Manfred will have to see dead players before he pulls the plug.

"If they die, they die"

[MultiTroll]

Unofficial poll:

Of all the extra inning games i have only seen one manager have the 1st batter sacifice the runner at 2b over to 3b.
And that was in the 11th inning. And it was a game i had to have for my f ing parlay to hit. Tampa Bay pusses out to Baltimore. 5-4.

Seems to me sacrificing the runner over would be a go to move at the very least 50% of the time. Unless your batter has zero bunting skills.

[FrostKing]

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​​​​​​​The Cuban just defected from the Mets

[Reck]

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​​​​​​​The Cuban just defected from the Mets

On brand with what the Mets represent not only in the state but the entire league. A laughingstock.

[lefty20]

Saw in reddit that Cespy likely only came back to collect his 1mil bonus for being active on opening day. :greedy

[FrostKing]

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[FrostKing]

https://youtu.be/AzgpsIcW3x4

1st game back

[FrostKing]

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Injury riddled Braves crawl to Miami for the first battle of the division series

Friday ‐ Sunday

[FrostKing]

https://i.ibb.co/bb1GP7C/20200814-084605.jpg

Holy shit the Cardinals have only played 5 games

[lefty20]

Props to the Card for coming back in style by sweeping the double header. They should do something to celebrate this feat, like going to a casino or something.

[Robz4000]

Tingler can go suck a dick.

[lefty20]

What happened last night was absolutely disgusting. I can't believe the lack of respect from these kids nowadays. Manny Machado needs to look pick up the phone right now and apologize to the entire MLB association and it's entire fan base. He damn well knew that only two runs were needed but still had to audacity to go yard in that situation. That's not how the game is suppose to be played, I know it, you know it and he knows it.

[Robz4000]

What happened last night was absolutely disgusting. I can't believe the lack of respect from these kids nowadays. Manny Machado needs to look pick up the phone right now and apologize to the entire MLB association and it's entire fan base. He damn well knew that only two runs were needed but still had to audacity to go yard in that situation. That's not how the game is suppose to be played, I know it, you know it and he knows it.

Don't worry, Tingler will apologize for him.

[Robz4000]

What happened last night was absolutely disgusting. I can't believe the lack of respect from these kids nowadays. Manny Machado needs to look pick up the phone right now and apologize to the entire MLB association and it's entire fan base. He damn well knew that only two runs were needed but still had to audacity to go yard in that situation. That's not how the game is suppose to be played, I know it, you know it and he knows it.

Don't worry, Tingler will apologize for him.

[lefty20]

Here we go again. Hosmer blatantly disregarding unwritten rule #44. It clearly states that you're not suppose to swing for the fences with bases loaded, if your team has already slammed in 3 straight games. This is getting outta hand now. I demand suspensions right fucking now.

[midnightpulp]

Don't worry, Tingler will apologize for him.

:lol of course this series ended in a walk-off slam. What a series.

[Robz4000]

:lol of course this series ended in a walk-off slam. What a series.

:lmao

Real talk, it sucks since the Rangers are my AL team but after that bullshit from Woodward in the first game they deserved it. Hopefully him and Daniels are gone by the end of the season.

[midnightpulp]

:lmao

Real talk, it sucks since the Rangers are my AL team but after that bullshit from Woodward in the first game they deserved it. Hopefully him and Daniels are gone by the end of the season.

You side the Rangers over the Dads in a series? I was also mistaken. Manny's walk off slam was yesterday, but still, 4 grand slams in all 4 games after Woodward's crying :lol. Poetic.

[Robz4000]

You side the Rangers over the Dads in a series? I was also mistaken. Manny's walk off slam was yesterday, but still, 4 grand slams in all 4 games after Woodward's crying :lol. Poetic.

I'd prolly go Padres if they met in the WS, but I'd be happy with either winning. In other news, Tingler costs the Padres another lead. He's singlehandedly holding the Padres back this season.

[Spurtacular]

midnightpulp (https://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=5430)

I've never seen a homerun look like less of a homerun (first 30 seconds of video).
That just looks like a typical gap ball swing for a double.
Somehow the ball just glides in a hurry and gets over the fence.
More juiced balls?


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SaW5B2SEnXg

[FrostKing]

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[Robz4000]

Eh, they'll lose 10 straight to miss the playoffs again I'm sure.

[FrostKing]

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[FrostKing]

Cole Hamels season debut today!

[lefty20]

I think we just witnessed what may have been the flukiest no-hitter of all time with with Alec Mills did the other day. The brewers actually had a higher avg exit velocity than the Cubs did and somehow had 0 hits to show for it while the Cubbies got 12 runs for making weaker contact. In addition to allowing consistent hard contact, Mills also generated a whopping grand total of 5 swings and misses the entire game.

This has to be one of the ugliest no-hitters ever pitched right?

[GAustex]

Verlander needs Tommy John

[Spurtacular]

Of course something gonna give. But a double no-hitter through four innings.

https://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/san-diego-padres-seattle-mariners-400920112/

[lefty20]

Cubs offense going through their annual cold streak just around playoff time. Gotta admire the consistency they've established since the '16 run. I'm ready for Theo to blow it up and start the tank next season.

[FrostKing]

Cubs offense going through their annual cold streak just around playoff time. Gotta admire the consistency they've established since the '16 run. I'm ready for Theo to blow it up and start the tank next season.
Impressed Cubs reached this point in 2020 with absolutely no production from Bryant and Baez

[Robz4000]

What happened to Kris Bryant tbh?

[lefty20]

What happened to Kris Bryant tbh?

Like Javy, he can't catch up to any fastballs in the zone. And he's never learned to lay off the low change ups.

[GAustex]

Cano
Lol

[GAustex]

Braves snag Charlie Morton.
Bless Charlie Morton