He has passed Babe Ruth as having the most strikeouts (502) among players with 100+ home runs.
In true Angels fashion, they lost the game to Houston 3-1.
That is really cool.
Meanwhile the Braves are having a fine start to the season. Of course, all Braves fans realize it is simply to get our hopes up higher than usual before choking things away.
I know this.
I've known it for decades.
I try not to get sucked in, every year.
I am helpless.
Quote from: Snorts on May 10, 2023, 08:42 AMThat is really cool.
Meanwhile the Braves are having a fine start to the season. Of course, all Braves fans realize it is simply to get our hopes up higher than usual before choking things away.
I know this.
I've known it for decades.
I try not to get sucked in, every year.
I am helpless.
We exorcised those demons in 2021.
Have faith.
Quote from: Snorts on May 10, 2023, 08:42 AMThat is really cool.
Meanwhile the Braves are having a fine start to the season. Of course, all Braves fans realize it is simply to get our hopes up higher than usual before choking things away.
I know this.
I've known it for decades.
I try not to get sucked in, every year.
I am helpless.
That Braves/Orioles series was great (especially the first one). :)
Seriously, those games were great. Looks like my O's are getting there.
With Fried and Wright out, Shuster & Dodd need to step up.
Quote from: Usafhawg on May 10, 2023, 08:59 AMThat Braves/Orioles series was great (especially the first one). :)
Seriously, those games were great. Looks like my O's are getting there.
They are playing great and have a loaded farm system. They should be fun the next few years.
Quote from: Usafhawg on May 10, 2023, 08:59 AMThat Braves/Orioles series was great (especially the first one). :)
Seriously, those games were great. Looks like my O's are getting there.
The Orioles were the best team the Braves have faced this year...not just saying that because of record either.
That bullpen...damn.
Quote from: Ray Zorback on May 10, 2023, 08:59 AMWith Fried and Wright out, Shuster & Dodd need to step up.
I bet we see the return of Soroka.
Quote from: DirkPiggler on May 10, 2023, 08:49 AMWe exorcised those demons in 2021.
Have faith.
Hey, been doing this since 1957, when I first played in organized baseball as a 6 year old. The Milwaukee Braves, behind 3 game winner Lew Burdette, beat the Yankees in 7. I was hooked. Of course, next year they took a 3-1 series lead against the same Yankees, and pissed it away.
Aw well. It could be worse.
Here is a cool little nugget for you..
How good is the AL East? Yankees are in last .. and are 8.5 games out of first .. and are tied for 5th most wins in baseball
Also, to conserve our ellipse quota I only used 2 periods
The AL East is tough as nails right now.
Quote from: Snorts on May 10, 2023, 08:42 AMThat is really cool.
Meanwhile the Braves are having a fine start to the season. Of course, all Braves fans realize it is simply to get our hopes up higher than usual before choking things away.
I know this.
I've known it for decades.
I try not to get sucked in, every year.
I am helpless.
All this and you're a Razorback fan too? You must be 90% scar tissue.
Quote from: DirkPiggler on May 10, 2023, 09:05 AMThat bullpen...damn.
I know Bautista just won AL relief pitcher of the month, but Cano is the best reliever in baseball right now. The difference between last year and this year is unbelievable.
Quote from: Usafhawg on May 10, 2023, 08:21 PMI know Bautista just won AL relief pitcher of the month, but Cano is the best reliever in baseball right now. The difference between last year and this year is unbelievable.
I agree with that assessment.
Starting pitching is the weakness right now. Do you see them dealing some prospect capital (Silent J?) for starters at the deadline?
Quote from: DirkPiggler on May 10, 2023, 09:47 PMI agree with that assessment.
Starting pitching is the weakness right now. Do you see them dealing some prospect capital (Silent J?) for starters at the deadline?
Eventually they will have to. They have too many to keep. I don't know if that will be this year though. They do have John Means due back (TJ surgery) around the trade deadline. Grayson Rodriguez seems to get better with every start too. You never know what Elias will do though.
There is also this:
When the O's began a series in Atlanta Friday, their rotation ERA was 5.65 for the season. But in the six games versus Atlanta and Tampa Bay, the rotation ERA was 2.41, and five times O's starters allowed two earned runs or fewer.
Quote from: Usafhawg on May 10, 2023, 06:57 PMHere is a cool little nugget for you..
How good is the AL East? Yankees are in last .. and are 8.5 games out of first .. and are tied for 5th most wins in baseball
Also, to conserve our ellipse quota I only used 2 periods
Oh, the Sox will fall apart. I have no doubt.
It may have started last night. Jansen decided to join the Wheel of Gutless Bums club (a/k/a our bullpen). Spin the wheel, you don't know exactly what you'll get, you just know it will be bad.
Judge just ran THROUGH the right field fence to take a home run away from JD Martinez.
Quote from: joebobhog on Jun 03, 2023, 08:43 PMJudge just ran THROUGH the right field fence to take a home run away from JD Martinez.
Prayers for the fence.
Thank God the Cardinals are far away from the AL East.
As bad as they have been they still are only 7.5 out because the leader is only 5 over .500.
This could be one of those years where they get hot at the end but to do anything in the playoffs will require someone not on the current roster.
I can't watch baseball any more, only check the highlights after. That from a combo of residiual irritation at the BLM shit from 3 years ago plus boredom with 3 outcome baseball.
Shohei's current streaks - 15 hit streak, 22 on base streak, 7 extra base hit streak.
Meanwhile, Ronald freaking Acuna Jr., who plays for a legit team, is the first player in MLB history with 15 HR and 30 SB in the first 70 games of the season.
2024 - this will be awesome. They should play the sec tournament there one year.
https://bhamnow.com/2023/06/20/mlb-confirms-cardinals-and-giants-to-play-at-rickwood-field-in-2024/
Another sign the All-Star game voting is a farce. Austin Hays is ranked 15th among AL outfielders.
Quote from: Usafhawg on Jun 21, 2023, 10:10 AMAnother sign the All-Star game voting is a farce. Austin Hays is ranked 15th among AL outfielders.
He should be a little higher. He ranks 8th in WAR among AL OF's.
Quote from: buff2.0 on Jun 18, 2023, 03:28 PMShohei's current streaks - 15 hit streak, 22 on base streak, 7 extra base hit streak.
Meanwhile, Ronald freaking Acuna Jr., who plays for a legit team, is the first player in MLB history with 15 HR and 30 SB in the first 70 games of the season.
Ohtani is simply incredible. Remarkably versatile and talented athlete. I am surprised the Yankees haven't bought him off. Can you imagine him and Judge on the same team?
Quote from: jdcatty on Jun 21, 2023, 10:17 AMOhtani is simply incredible. Remarkably versatile and talented athlete. I am surprised the Yankees haven't bought him off. Can you imagine him and Judge on the same team?
You have to wonder much longer he can keep it up at such a high level on both sides of the plate. I was listening to an interview with some of his old teammates and coaches back in Japan and one of the coaches thought he might be bulking up too much to maintain his hitting power. Could limit his range of motion and potentially lead to a higher risk of injury on the mound.
There was a situation that developed last night and came to fruition because no one talked about it.
Germain pitched a perfect game for the Yankees on the road against the worst team in baseball last night.
First perfect game since Felix Hernandez in 2012 with the Mariners.
Imagine his heartbreak if we had started talking about it after 8 2/3 innings.
Wish I'd known it was happening. Damn Yankee.
The A's have one guy batting over .250. It really shouldn't count.
Eg, things ARE better this year with the rules changed to speed the game up and add action. It is fun to watch base stealers again.
#1, the Braves are offensing bigly right now. Just set the NL record for home runs in a month, with 61. She agrees with me, apparently.
https://twitter.com/SidesKendall/status/1675111699290914816
#2, who would have thought an 82 mph pitch down the middle was a bad idea against Shohei. He only sent it 493 feet.
https://twitter.com/DerekJones79/status/1675007084386033664
Shogun helmet (I think) is a nice touch
This is how the Braves batted in the first inning against the Marlins today. It's just June 31 for them.
1. Ronald Acuña Jr Solo HR to Left
2. Ozzie Albies Solo HR to Right
3. Austin Riley Single to Left
4. Matt Olson Single to Left
5. Sean Murphy RBI-Double
6. Marcell Ozuna 2 RBI-Double
7. Eddie Rosario Groundout to Second
8. Orlando Arcia RBI-Double to Left
PITCHING CHANGE George Soriano replaces Eury Perez
9. Michael Harris II Flies out to Center
1. Ronald Acuña Jr Fouls out to First
Quote from: buff2.0 on Jul 01, 2023, 05:40 PMThis is how the Braves batted in the first inning against the Marlins today. It's just June 31 for them.
1. Ronald Acuña Jr Solo HR to Left
2. Ozzie Albies Solo HR to Right
3. Austin Riley Single to Left
4. Matt Olson Single to Left
5. Sean Murphy RBI-Double
6. Marcell Ozuna 2 RBI-Double
7. Eddie Rosario Groundout to Second
8. Orlando Arcia RBI-Double to Left
PITCHING CHANGE George Soriano replaces Eury Perez
9. Michael Harris II Flies out to Center
1. Ronald Acuña Jr Fouls out to First
Eury Perez had thrown 18 scoreless innings before today's game.
Quote from: buff2.0 on Jul 01, 2023, 07:29 AM#2, who would have thought an 82 mph pitch down the middle was a bad idea against Shohei. He only sent it 493 feet.
https://twitter.com/DerekJones79/status/1675007084386033664
Uh, did he say 30th home run? Dudes got 30 HR at the break? A pitcher hitting 493 ft bombs. Amazazing.
He said 30. It's unreal that the dude could choose to either pitch or hit and be in the GOAT running, and instead he's just going for both.
I think I'm wet for Andrew McCutchen right now. For real though, this is awesome.
https://twitter.com/BasebaIlKing/status/1676294921794506752
Here we are, just past the half-way point in the season, just before the All Star Break, and the two best teams in their leagues are squaring off for a three game series.
The Braves and The Rays go at it starting tonight. The Braves are playing really, really well, setting the NL record for HR in a month last month. I think they are 9-1 for their last 10. The Rays, meanwhile, have lost 5 in a row and are coming off a day off hoping to regain momentum.
Should be fun. Both teams hit and pitch well, and the Braves steal bases.
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Quote from: Usafhawg on Jul 19, 2023, 07:11 PMYou love to see it. FB_IMG_1689811843077.jpg
Twins are going to win their division with a worse record than the Yankees
Thanks Cardinals
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I was hoping the Braves would get him.
https://twitter.com/awfulannouncing/status/1688005649651707905
Quote from: Usafhawg on Aug 03, 2023, 08:50 PMThanks Cardinals
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From a lifelong Cardinal fan, you're welcome. I've never been so happy to see a Cardinal player go. He is an insufferable, whiny, entitled, backstabbing, excuse-making, always hurt, clubhouse cancer, prima donna prick of the highest order. You can keep him.
Like I said, I'm glad the Braves didn't get him.
Quote from: Corn Pop on Aug 05, 2023, 11:38 PMFrom a lifelong Cardinal fan, you're welcome. I've never been so happy to see a Cardinal player go. He is an insufferable, whiny, entitled, backstabbing, excuse-making, always hurt, clubhouse cancer, prima donna prick of the highest order. You can keep him.
but he gave me a great lecture about how I should interact with black folks
like I didn't pick up on that growing up
preachy jackass
Quote from: DrMongoose on Aug 05, 2023, 10:15 PMhttps://twitter.com/awfulannouncing/status/1688005649651707905
That one was Ray Charles level.
Much better view...
https://x.com/charliericker24/status/1688226988438282240?s=46&t=kisRHQ-BH2YlHJQ0hr0_Kg
So what's this shit about Wander Franco of the Devil Rays dating a 14 year old?
Someone who is now playing with Ohtani.
My son played coach pitch with this kid when they were 6 or 7.
https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/38215228/sources-angels-call-23-first-rounder-nolan-schanuel
Earliest call up since 1979.
You have a HR, triple and double. You hit a ball down the line. Do you stop at first for the cycle or keep going for a double? Your future AL Rookie of the Year went with the double.
https://twitter.com/Orioles/status/1693389733454663770?t=emIK5JTlXjtVkao--3sQsw&s=19
I think he did the right thing.
Ohtani has a torn UCL.
Bet the Angels are regretting not trading him now.
Quote from: Hizog on Aug 24, 2023, 07:34 AMOhtani has a torn UCL.
Bet the Angels are regretting not trading him now.
Article said he needed Tommy John surgery, and he's already had it once. Can you have it done twice? I know ligaments get weaker and thinner with each procedure.
Anyway, you hate to see this happen to a once in a generation-type player. Ruthian is what he is.
People were wondering if he wasn't taking too much risk going after HR and pitching records in the same year. I guess now we know.
Quote from: Snorts on Aug 24, 2023, 09:04 AMArticle said he needed Tommy John surgery, and he's already had it once. Can you have it done twice? I know ligaments get weaker and thinner with each procedure.
Anyway, you hate to see this happen to a once in a generation-type player. Ruthian is what he is.
Yes, you can have TJ twice.
Walker Buehler, Nathan Eovaldi, & Pete Fairbanks are some current players who have had it twice.
Jason Isringhausen had it 3 times.
Quote from: buff2.0 on Aug 24, 2023, 09:24 AMPeople were wondering if he wasn't taking too much risk going after HR and pitching records in the same year. I guess now we know.
I would hate to have all that talent and wonder if I could have done it 20 or 30 years from now.
Felix Bautista just left the Rockies game with a 2-2 count on the batter with 2 outs in the 9th. Looked like a possible knee injury.
Update - Hyde just said "arm discomfort". That doesn't sound good.
Quote from: egregious on Aug 25, 2023, 05:58 PMI would hate to have all that talent and wonder if I could have done it 20 or 30 years from now.
True. Even if the pitching fades out down the road he's got to go down as an all-time great in that regard. I bet 10 years from now he'll still be one of the best hitters in baseball if he wants.
If your team has the most runs scored or the fewest runs allowed, please step forward. If you're a non-Braves fan, back up, you're lying.Screen Shot 2023-08-26 at 3.09.18 PM.png
Quote from: buff2.0 on Aug 26, 2023, 03:10 PMIf your team has the most runs scored or the fewest runs allowed, please step forward. If you're a non-Braves fan, back up, you're lying.
Holler when you ask important questions like most blown saves.
Quote from: egregious on Aug 28, 2023, 09:57 AMHoller when you ask important questions like most blown saves.
That's not important to me. Only the stats that look good.
Quote from: egregious on Aug 28, 2023, 09:57 AMHoller when you ask important questions like most blown saves.
Low sample size. Too many games of Braves blowing out opponents. Meaningless. ;D
Quote from: buff2.0 on Aug 28, 2023, 10:32 AMThat's not important to me. Only the stats that look good.
Well shit, I guess I will pop back in the thread in some year in the future.
Heard from an engineer today who works in a national construction company. He is relocating to Nashville to build a stadium for the soon to be Nashville White Sox.
Looks like Jerry Reinsdorf is not bluffing about moving the Sox out of Chicago.
Quote from: rzrbkfan69 on Aug 28, 2023, 11:22 AMLow sample size. Too many games of Braves blowing out opponents. Meaningless. ;D
Y'all missed my point. I am a Cardinals fan. The question was about MY team.
Now I looked and the Cards are behind the most, can't even suck the best.
Quote from: Spiderham on Aug 29, 2023, 07:41 PMHeard from an engineer today who works in a national construction company. He is relocating to Nashville to build a stadium for the soon to be Nashville White Sox.
Looks like Jerry Reinsdorf is not bluffing about moving the Sox out of Chicago.
Yet another example of MLB trying to fuck over the Braves.
They'll probably add expansion teams in Charlotte and Birmingham just for spite.
Anyone else see the Astros beat the ever loving shit out of the Texas Rangers the last 3 days?
Jose Altuve had 5 home runs in 6 consecutive at bats spanning Monday night through his first 3 at bats Wednesday.
In game 3, Scherzer struck him out to start the game and Rangers fans were like "THANK GOD". 2 batters later, Yoran Alvarez hits a 2 run shot. Rangers fans cried.
Quote from: Rick B. on Sep 07, 2023, 09:36 AMAnyone else see the Astros beat the ever loving shit out of the Texas Rangers the last 3 days?
Jose Altuve had 5 home runs in 6 consecutive at bats spanning Monday night through his first 3 at bats Wednesday.
In game 3, Scherzer struck him out to start the game and Rangers fans were like "THANK GOD". 2 batters later, Yoran Alvarez hits a 2 run shot. Rangers fans cried.
How many trash cans were sacrificed?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6kd3VRslqWQ&t=287s
Quote from: DirkPiggler on Sep 15, 2023, 08:12 AMhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6kd3VRslqWQ&t=287s
I'm worried about our pitching. I think Strider is tired, Fried is not quite right yet, Elder coming back to earth, Iglesias has given up 5 runs in last 4 appearances...
Quote from: Ray Zorback on Sep 15, 2023, 09:25 AMI'm worried about our pitching. I think Strider is tired, Fried is not quite right yet, Elder coming back to earth, Iglesias has given up 5 runs in last 4 appearances...
Strider was dominant in his last start against the Phils. I think he'll be fine, just needs to cut down on giving up so many homers. Fried will be his usual self come October. He's only had a few bad innings snowball on him since back. Snit is an idiot if he doesn't save Elder's starts for at home. Much better pitcher at home than on the road. Morton has been great this last month. Hopefully, Wright gets right (see what I did there?) with a few more appearances after coming back from IL.
Just need three starters for the post season, or so the conventional wisdom goes.
This year's team is the best Braves team ever, most likely. Better than the late 50's juggernauts. Better than the 90's group with all that pitching. There is a slugger coming to bat throughout the line-up. Hell, the C position has already produced 106 RBI and 31 HR. 9 guys have 15 HR, and d'Arnaud may make 10.
4 guys have at least 30 HR and there is a sure bet to make that 5, which I think is a record.
There is a chance every position and the DH has at least 20 HR. It is ridiculous the year the Braves are having at the plate. They legitimately have a claim to have the best RF, !b, 3B and C in the NL. Oh, I know that is up for argument, but a case can be made.
And yet, even though I have followed them for 66 years, I know better than to elevate expectations. These ARE, after all, The Braves.
Looks like he's done for this year. 08F57A6B-BE6F-4C07-8643-D0C78AE27FE0.png
Quote from: Snorts on Sep 15, 2023, 05:22 PMJust need three starters for the post season, or so the conventional wisdom goes.
This year's team is the best Braves team ever, most likely. Better than the late 50's juggernauts. Better than the 90's group with all that pitching. There is a slugger coming to bat throughout the line-up. Hell, the C position has already produced 106 RBI and 31 HR. 9 guys have 15 HR, and d'Arnaud may make 10.
4 guys have at least 30 HR and there is a sure bet to make that 5, which I think is a record.
There is a chance every position and the DH has at least 20 HR. It is ridiculous the year the Braves are having at the plate. They legitimately have a claim to have the best RF, !b, 3B and C in the NL. Oh, I know that is up for argument, but a case can be made.
Keep talking, I'm almost there
Wainwright's 200th tonight. I was there.
Quote from: Show-Me Hog on Sep 18, 2023, 10:03 PMWainwright's 200th tonight. I was there.
kind of turned into a death march
but he beats the Orioles and Brewers to get the last 2 finally
Hey, he's back, 1 more year!
Quote from: Thin Red Swine on Aug 18, 2023, 08:17 PMSomeone who is now playing with Ohtani.
My son played coach pitch with this kid when they were 6 or 7.
https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/38215228/sources-angels-call-23-first-rounder-nolan-schanuel
Earliest call up since 1979.
Bumping this because the kid is doing some impressive things.
He now has the longest on-base streak to start a career in the last 20 years. One more game and it will be the longest in 39 years.
https://www.si.com/fannation/mlb/fastball/history/los-angeles-angels-rookie-nolan-schanuel-rewriting-baseball-record-books-with-on-base-streak-to-start-career
His OBP is currently 79 points higher than his slugging.
Acuna hit HR #40 earlier and needs 2 SB's to get to 70.
Thats very cool TRS.
Quote from: Hognrock on Sep 22, 2023, 08:39 PMAcuna hit HR #40 earlier and needs 2 SB's to get to 70.
Thats very cool TRS.
And he got both steals tonight, with #70 setting up the winning run in the 10th inning to beat the Cubs 6-5. Acuña now has 41 HR, 70 steals, and is about to pick up the NL MVP award.
Imagine being the catcher like "Don't do it don't do it don't do it don't do son of a bitch!"
https://x.com/bravesonbally/status/1707216972696395883?s=46&t=DTGVKlgNTKh5Nq29PdZsdg
Quote from: buff2.0 on Sep 27, 2023, 11:52 PMImagine being the catcher like "Don't do it don't do it don't do it don't do son of a bitch!"
https://x.com/bravesonbally/status/1707216972696395883?s=46&t=DTGVKlgNTKh5Nq29PdZsdg
Did you see the "throw" by the catcher on steal #69 earlier in the game?
Any of us could have literally gotten closer throwing the ball with our off arms. And yes, I realize how unathletic we are as a group when I say this. The ball ended up about where the shortstop normally lines up in the non-shift world as a point of reference, and didn't make it far into the outfield grass.
https://x.com/JustBB_Media/status/1707205398241890776?s=20
Quote from: DirkPiggler on Sep 28, 2023, 08:01 AMDid you see the "throw" by the catcher on steal #69 earlier in the game?
Any of us could have literally gotten closer throwing the ball with our off arms. And yes, I realize how unathletic we are as a group when I say this. The ball ended up about where the shortstop normally lines up in the non-shift world as a point of reference, and didn't make it far into the outfield grass.
https://x.com/JustBB_Media/status/1707205398241890776?s=20
Are you suggesting it's rigged?
Quote from: Thin Red Swine on Sep 28, 2023, 08:03 AMAre you suggesting it's rigged?
No...I'm suggesting Gomes got shit in his throat and held onto the ball way too long.
It has been proven since at least the 1991 World Series that if things are ever rigged by MLB (or allowed to be rigged) it is going to work against the Braves.
Braves have a chance to top the HR record for a team in a season. They need 4 to tie the 2019 Twins at 307, with 4 to play.
Now, you may think, well, there are just a shit ton of HR this season, so big deal, and you may be right. But, the Braves at 303 are exactly 60 ahead of the Dodgers, who are 11 ahead of the Rangers.
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Rich Eisen nails it again...
Could very well go in the awesome thread.
https://twitter.com/JomboyMedia/status/1708560355285160030?t=CKI-SGHwqKaX54-eU1s65w&s=19 (https://twitter.com/JomboyMedia/status/1708560355285160030?t=CKI-SGHwqKaX54-eU1s65w&s=19)
Quote from: Usafhawg on Sep 28, 2023, 08:49 PMOur guy20230928_205157.jpg
You going to any playoff games? I saw tickets were ridiculously priced
Quote from: Hognrock on Oct 01, 2023, 07:28 PMYou going to any playoff games? I saw tickets were ridiculously priced
We're season ticket holders, so we got first dibs. We'll be at games 1&2 of the ALDS and ALCS (if they get there).
I better be out of this hospital by Saturday before the first game.
Quote from: Usafhawg on Oct 01, 2023, 07:33 PMWe're season ticket holders, so we got first dibs. We'll be at games 1&2 of the ALDS and ALCS (if they get there).
I better be out of this hospital by Saturday before the first game.
👍
Ah well, the more things change the more they stay the same, right?
I'm talking about our Braves, the mighty .501 record-for-a-team slugging % Braves getting shut the fuck out by the Phillies. 6 Phillies pitchers combined to put the collar on the Braves, the first time they have been shutout at home THIS YEAR. The old bug a boo came back to bite their ass, batting avg with risp. Oh fer five, baybee!
The same Phillies that placed 14 games behind them, same as last year. Speaking of last year, the Phillies are now 4-1 versus the Braves in the last two years in the playoffs. They lead in runs scored 27-13.
Do I sound frustrated? Nah. Just shrug and go on. Maybe the Braves will come back.
They feel destined to lose in this round.
There were a couple of blatantly shitty calls and reviews that went against the Braves that might have made a difference. Granted, I was there and my view was from the jumbotron. The TV may have showed better angles, although I doubt it. Murphy's mitt never moved a millimeter during the supposed catcher's interference that led to Philly's final run. And on Ozzie's stolen base the only replay angle we saw showed that the IF's glove touched the ground first before hitting Ozzie, who was already in contact with the base at that time. Worst case it should have stayed with the call on the field of safe due to a lack of conclusive evidence.
(Aside here...why in the fuck am I cursed to follow programs that persistently get absolutely ass fucked by their governing bodies? MLB has a history of cramming it in dry on the Braves, going back to when they forced the Braves to start sharing TBS revenue with the entire league while not doing the same to the Cubs and WGN. Then you have the Eric Gregg game, the outfield fly, Manprick taking away the all-star game through cowardice, and literally hundreds of replays that mostly go against the Braves. The only team I follow that doesn't get this is the Cowboys, outside of Gene Steratore and his bullshit assumptions - Dez caught the fucking ball. /rant)
But much more concerning is their inability to hit dogshit pitchers like Ranger fucking Suarez. Now we get to face Wheeler, Nola, and if we're lucky enough to win one in Philly, Wheeler a second time in game five. All this after wasting an effort where Strider fucking shoved for seven innings.
What a great game tonight.
https://x.com/knockahomantn/status/1711554794744123851?s=46&t=VKUX0KEsVDEwvBGk5nonyA
That was a damn good game. I'm not necessarily a Braves fan but I'm damn sure not a Phillies fan.
1-1 and going to Philly. They were in the same spot last year and gagged two games straight. Not to take away anything from the Phillies. Not as talented as the Braves, but a bunch of tough mofo's.
Quote from: Snorts on Oct 10, 2023, 01:37 PM1-1 and going to Philly. They were in the same spot last year and gagged two games straight. Not to take away anything from the Phillies. Not as talented as the Braves, but a bunch of tough mofo's.
I fucking hate Philly with the heat of a thousand suns, but I actually kind of like a few of their players. Realmuto, Harper, Schwarber, and Turner are all hardcore competitors.
Quote from: DirkPiggler on Oct 10, 2023, 01:52 PMI fucking hate Philly with the heat of a thousand suns, but I actually kind of like a few of their players. Realmuto, Harper, Schwarber, and Turner are all hardcore competitors.
Take out Harper and Turner. No Braves fan should ever give them praise! ;)
Quote from: rzrbkfan69 on Oct 10, 2023, 04:22 PMTake out Harper and Turner. No Braves fan should ever give them praise! ;)
I wish nothing but bad things on any of them, but grudgingly respect their game n
Quote from: DirkPiggler on Oct 10, 2023, 08:43 PMI wish nothing but bad things on any of them, but grudgingly respect their game n
They live in Philly, how much more do you need ?
The Rangers apparently play Creed music at their games.
Does this mean they are the adopted team of teh Wooppussy?
Quote from: DirkPiggler on Oct 11, 2023, 08:58 AMThe Rangers apparently play Creed music at their games.
Does this mean they are the adopted team of teh Wooppussy?
NO!!!! Dang them.
Orioles had a good run. Definitely a better season than expected. Next few years should be fun.
This hasn't been verified, but a friend who is usually reliable with his stats stated that the Orioles team ERA was 1.75 points LOWER when McCann was catching. If true, that seems outrageous to me.
Quote from: Usafhawg on Oct 11, 2023, 09:04 AMNO!!!! Dang them.
Orioles had a good run. Definitely a better season than expected. Next few years should be fun.
This hasn't been verified, but a friend who is usually reliable with his stats stated that the Orioles team ERA was 1.75 points LOWER when McCann was catching. If true, that seems outrageous to me.
The Orioles are set up for a run for sure. I have a little fondness for Texas since I used to go to games there as a kid, but I was trying to be Switzerland on this one as I have friends who are fans of both teams, plus the Hog connections with the O's. My only hope was to see the Braves face one or the other of them in the World Series.
If they can get past Philly and AZ/LA, and if Texas can make it, I may try to go to a game down in Arlington if the tickets don't necessitate a mortgage.
Go Stros!!!
Braves ready and primed to do the el foldo tonight.
11 runners left on base. The Phillies left 5.
They lay down again tonight (Phillies batters showed much disrespect to Braves fielders, the Braves meekly took it) no more talk about the greatest Braves team ever, OK?
I warned people earlier that we (Braves) didn't have the pitching depth.
Quote from: Ray Zorback on Oct 12, 2023, 09:17 AMI warned people earlier that we (Braves) didn't have the pitching depth.
That excuse doesn't fly when A) Fried and Strider are available for 4/5 starts in the series and B) when Ranger fucking Suarez is pitching two games for the Phillies. It might apply in a seven game series.
The blame in this one lies 100% on the offense if we lose. If the offense even remotely came to play so far it would be 2-1 Atlanta with Strider ready to close it out tonight.
I truly think the however many days off the teams that don't play in the wildcard has something to do with it. You sit for 5-6 days it just does something. Baseball is a different animal than football or basketball.
Quote from: Hognrock on Oct 12, 2023, 04:34 PMI truly think the however many days off the teams that don't play in the wildcard has something to do with it. You sit for 5-6 days it just does something. Baseball is a different animal than football or basketball.
Starters have set things to do each day between the days they pitch and I would imagine you need to see live pitching to keep your batting eye sharp. Of course, I cannot imagine being able to do what either does so I am baffled by all of it.
Quote from: DirkPiggler on Oct 12, 2023, 03:15 PMThat excuse doesn't fly when A) Fried and Strider are available for 4/5 starts in the series and B) when Ranger fucking Suarez is pitching two games for the Phillies. It might apply in a seven game series.
The blame in this one lies 100% on the offense if we lose. If the offense even remotely came to play so far it would be 2-1 Atlanta with Strider ready to close it out tonight.
MVP candidate Acuna flies out with the bases loaded in the 7th. Ah well. BA w RISP has been the Braves kryptonite so many times in my lifetime.
Quote from: Snorts on Oct 12, 2023, 09:56 PMMVP candidate Acuna flies out with the bases loaded in the 7th. Ah well. BA w RISP has been the Braves kryptonite so many times in my lifetime.
To be fair he did stroke the ball.
It was a great play.
God hates us.
Sorry. Bravos fans.
I'm sure it has happened, but when is the last time all 100-win teams were eliminated before reaching the LCS?
Atlanta is MLB's version of us. Tear shit up in the regular season and can't score runs in post season.
Quote from: Gambler on Oct 13, 2023, 02:04 AMAtlanta is MLB's version of us. Tear shit up in the regular season and can't score runs in post season.
There is definitely a 2021 Hogs vibe with this bunch.
Imagine a man spending the entire date telling his girlfriend all the nasty things he's going to do that she'll love once they get home, only for him to turn the lights out, pull it out through the pee hole, and then bust, fart, and pass out on the 5th pump.
Braves fans are the disgusted bitch feeling let down.
Quote from: buff2.0 on Oct 13, 2023, 06:55 AMImagine a man spending the entire date telling his girlfriend all the nasty things he's going to do that she'll love once they get home, only for him to turn the lights out, pull it out through the pee hole, and then bust, fart, and pass out on the 5th pump.
Braves fans are the disgusted bitch feeling let down.
I guess. A better analogy, at least for me, would be that the disgusted bitch also expected the outcome.
No comments on the epic hatefest that was Astros-Rangers?
Fun series.
Good riddance to the Phillies.
Quote from: AporkalypseNow on Oct 25, 2023, 01:27 PMNo comments on the epic hatefest that was Astros-Rangers?
Fun series.
I'm glad the Astros lost. That's about it.
Quote from: Thin Red Swine on Oct 25, 2023, 07:13 PMI'm glad the Astros lost. That's about it.
I never really hated the Astros until this season, but their fans are insufferable.
Quote from: mde114 on Oct 25, 2023, 08:05 PMI never really hated the Astros until this season, but their fans are insufferable.
They're so...pig-hearted.
This Garcia guy. He's alright. The Rangers might want to hang onto him.
Quote from: Thin Red Swine on Oct 27, 2023, 11:11 PMThis Garcia guy. He's alright. The Rangers might want to hang onto him.
Condolences, Cards fans.
Wow. Any Rangers fans up in here? It's 10-0 Rangers in the top of the 3rd in Game 4. All 10 runs have come with two outs. Garcia's replacement, 32 yr.old journeyman Travis Jankowski, has been the hero so far.
11-1 World Series game 4.
Man, this is riveting stuff.
11-5. I just sat up in my lazy boy a bit.
Quote from: TC on Oct 31, 2023, 09:53 PM11-5. I just sat up in my lazy boy a bit.
I think they threw a few runs their way to try to get some audience for game 5.
Quote from: egregious on Nov 01, 2023, 08:14 AMI think they threw a few runs their way to try to get some audience for game 5.
I saw where the viewership numbers were pretty awful. I don't care who wins either way, but would like to see a couple of interesting ball games.
Quote from: Corn Pop on Oct 31, 2023, 08:15 PMWow. Any Rangers fans up in here? It's 10-0 Rangers in the top of the 3rd in Game 4. All 10 runs have come with two outs. Garcia's replacement, 32 yr.old journeyman Travis Jankowski, has been the hero so far.
I'm usually the cynical Rangers observer as I never forgave firing Nolan Ryan. When Abolis scratched yesterday I thought they'd miss the bat but they stepped up bigly.
One away. Would like to see them get a ring before society collapses.
Jebus. It's like a Hog football game thread in here.
Rangers just fired up the bus.
At least Cowboy fans get to experience a championship again.
Well I was the jinx. I moved away in April, they win in October. You are welcome Rangers fans.
I had awesome seats for Game 6 in Arlington Friday...
Didn't expect this dominance.
Nothing but class and professionalism on this team.
Parade Friday at 1 PM in Arlington 2 miles from my office. Taking a late lunch for this.
11-0 on the road during the post-season.
That's absolute domination.
Who won? Fuck the Phillies.
Quote from: TC on Nov 02, 2023, 12:04 AM11-0 on the road during the post-season.
That's absolute domination.
They beat the
R ays
O rioles
A stros
D iamondbacks
It was definitely a conspiracy
Quote from: Usafhawg on Nov 02, 2023, 06:09 PMThey beat the
R ays
O rioles
A stros
D iamondbacks
It was definitely a conspiracy
You didn't just come up with that on your own.
Quote from: Thin Red Swine on Nov 02, 2023, 07:43 PMYou didn't just come up with that on your own.
Now who's the genius?
10 years $700 million to the dodgers.
Crazy money. Highest paid player per year by a lot.
And he doesn't have to pack and move. Big win.
Quote from: BASS on Dec 09, 2023, 03:29 PM10 years $700 million to the dodgers.
Crazy money. Highest paid player per year by a lot.
Incomprehensible money.
be interesting to see if that figure decreases if he doesn't pitch.
I agree with the theory he's known he was going to sign with them for quite some time and the toronto stuff was b.s.
George Herman Ruth would be a billion dollar player.
Quote from: BASS on Dec 09, 2023, 03:29 PM10 years $700 million to the dodgers.
Crazy money. Highest paid player per year by a lot.
Roughly 50K per inning
Over $80mm of that will go to the state of California.
Praise be to the greatness of Freddie Fucking Freeman.
ES&D Yankees forever.
That's former Braves legend Freddie Freeman.
Wtf was Cortes thinking with a 4-seam in the perfect spot?
Quote from: buff2.0 on Oct 25, 2024, 10:46 PMWtf was Cortes thinking with a 4-seam in the perfect spot?
maybe the cartel member with a gun to his wife's head
I watched 8 men out recently.
Quote from: buff2.0 on Oct 25, 2024, 10:46 PMThat's former Braves legend Freddie Freeman.
Wtf was Cortes thinking with a 4-seam in the perfect spot?
WTF was Boone thinking using Cortes in the first place?
Rightful criticism from Yankee royalty...
https://x.com/awfulannouncing/status/1850042612214005773?s=46&t=kisRHQ-BH2YlHJQ0hr0_Kg
Quote from: Thin Red Swine on Oct 26, 2024, 09:54 AMWTF was Boone thinking using Cortes in the first place?
no tape on him for a month - analytics baybee!
https://x.com/rogerclemens/status/1864037024140841297?s=46&t=DTGVKlgNTKh5Nq29PdZsdg
Quote from: buff2.0 on Dec 03, 2024, 05:25 PMhttps://x.com/rogerclemens/status/1864037024140841297?s=46&t=DTGVKlgNTKh5Nq29PdZsdg
They are trying anything they can think of to get more audience. Maybe they should look at the Savannah Bananas to see how to make it more entertaining.
I agree with this.
This would be the dumbest rule implementation in the history of professional sports.
Quote from: Ray Zorback on Dec 04, 2024, 12:17 PMI agree with this.
This would be the dumbest rule implementation in the history of professional sports.
Here's another bright idea. If a golden batter gets on base, maybe there could be a ghost runner and let him go again. Make it, take it.
There's no doubt in my mind that the MLB is covering up for Ohtani.
https://www.yahoo.com/sports/federal-prosecutors-say-there-is-no-evidence-shohei-ohtanis-ex-interpreter-ippei-mizuhara-has-gambling-addiction-152222004.html (https://www.yahoo.com/sports/federal-prosecutors-say-there-is-no-evidence-shohei-ohtanis-ex-interpreter-ippei-mizuhara-has-gambling-addiction-152222004.html)
Quote from: Mazeppa Pompazoidi on Jan 31, 2025, 02:38 PMThere's no doubt in my mind that the MLB is covering up for Ohtani.
https://www.yahoo.com/sports/federal-prosecutors-say-there-is-no-evidence-shohei-ohtanis-ex-interpreter-ippei-mizuhara-has-gambling-addiction-152222004.html (https://www.yahoo.com/sports/federal-prosecutors-say-there-is-no-evidence-shohei-ohtanis-ex-interpreter-ippei-mizuhara-has-gambling-addiction-152222004.html)
I have thought this from the beginning. He's the scapegoat. Too much money involved to ban their top player in the prime of his career. They'll drag it out and ban him for life when he needs a walker to get around the basepaths.
Quote from: Borenutz on Jan 31, 2025, 08:14 PMI have thought this from the beginning. He's the scapegoat. Too much money involved to ban their top player in the prime of his career. They'll drag it out and ban him for life when he needs a walker to get around the basepaths.
On top of that, when they ban him Los Dojers will be off the hook for the remaining $750 Million in deferred money.
Am I the only one that didn't know this was possible?
https://x.com/Jared_Carrabis/status/1906434236933865713
Ooof - another example of how the game has changed
https://x.com/nut_history/status/1907437714598711621?s=61&t=yqgft3mqzhJjVNQN1flX9A
Look at the AL Central rankings. I know it's early, but that's pretty funny.
My The Cincinnati Reds are 2-5 after losing three consecutive games by 1-0 scores. A feat not achieved since the 1960 Phillies. Jeebus.
The hometown St. Louis Cardinals have had their 2 lowest home attendances since the opening of the new Busch Stadium, in the last week.
Quote from: Show-Me Hog on Apr 04, 2025, 01:08 PMMy The Cincinnati Reds are 2-5 after losing three consecutive games by 1-0 scores. A feat not achieved since the 1960 Phillies. Jeebus.
The hometown St. Louis Cardinals have had their 2 lowest home attendances since the opening of the new Busch Stadium, in the last week.
The Cardinals didn't do anything over the winter to indicate they are serious about this year. It costs too much for a family man to take a group to a game more than a couple of times a year.
They have looked OK so far but they did blow a game by playing hideously just like they would do last year.
used to be you could follow the team, follow their development and watch from year to year, now if they don't buy a team each year, just wait until they do. It is entertainment and watching a loser team blow games is not entertaining.
40% of the teams make the playoffs already.
The TV broadcast structure/availability for MLB is terrible unless you pay for the MLB package. I used to be able to get all of the Cardinals and Braves game from my standard cable channel lineup. Now I only get the national ones.
It's also too expensive to take a family of 4 to an MLB game, not to mention I'm not local to any of them so throw in a hotel room as well. They might do better with attendance with 1) a better product/team and 2) cheaper concessions.
https://youtu.be/GcqhtXnIIWE
Ah, the good ole days ;D
Now you have to take a HELOC for hotdogs, nachos and a few beers.
Quote from: Hognrock on Apr 04, 2025, 02:59 PMThe TV broadcast structure/availability for MLB is terrible unless you pay for the MLB package. I used to be able to get all of the Cardinals and Braves game from my standard cable channel lineup. Now I only get the national ones.
It's also too expensive to take a family of 4 to an MLB game, not to mention I'm not local to any of them so throw in a hotel room as well. They might do better with attendance with 1) a better product/team and 2) cheaper concessions.
I stated paying for the fan duel app to watch cardinals this year. 20$ a month. If they turn to complete suckage I'll cancel. But so far, no blackouts. I think you can choose a cards/reds package but think the braves are separate one. I don't think it packaged cards and braves. But I'd prefer that.
Quote from: Borenutz on Apr 04, 2025, 05:10 PMI stated paying for the fan duel app to watch cardinals this year. 20$ a month. If they turn to complete suckage I'll cancel. But so far, no blackouts. I think you can choose a cards/reds package but think the braves are separate one. I don't think it packaged cards and braves. But I'd prefer that.
I've seen the fan duel app. How has it worked for you? I've heard mixed reviews as far as streaming quality/buffering, etc. I need to look into more detail on that.
MLBTv has a "deal" for $30 for all of the MLB games it appears with I think no blackouts. I just hate not having the games on regional sports networks (Fox Sports South, etc) available for at most $5.99/month for the extra sports package.
Not too bad. It's locked up a few times and had to back out and restart. But I just figured it was my att internet. Doesn't buffer any worse than YTTV. When I had Comcast they were mostly all available in Memphis but when I switched to YTTV is was not really available so glad it's an option.
Need to switch over to Aeneas fiber. It just became in Eads.
Quote from: Borenutz on Apr 04, 2025, 05:39 PMNot too bad. It's locked up a few times and had to back out and restart. But I just figured it was my att internet. Doesn't buffer any worse than YTTV. When I had Comcast they were mostly all available in Memphis but when I switched to YTTV is was not really available so glad it's an option.
Need to switch over to Aeneas fiber. It just became in Eads.
I didn't realize you're right down the road from me. I'm in Arlington and we recently switched from Xfinity to RightFiber which has been great for the last month. Ditched cable and doing internet, YTTV and streaming apps.
Quote from: Hognrock on Apr 04, 2025, 05:43 PMI didn't realize you're right down the road from me. I'm in Arlington and we recently switched from Xfinity to RightFiber which has been great for the last month. Ditched cable and doing internet, YTTV and streaming apps.
Yup. Been here for about a year on the Fayette county side. Was in gtown. We'd had it with Shelby county. But I do like Arlington. Nice area. Hope they continue to be that way with growth.
But I just walked up to the house and noticed the braves were on fan duel. So I guess I was wrong. You can get griz, braves, and cards for 20 a month. Probably only teams I'd really venture out to watch anyways besides college and nfl. Might try to cancel or pause YTTV during summer. Idk. It's easy and has most everything and dvr and all that. It would be tough.
Quote from: Borenutz on Apr 04, 2025, 06:46 PMYup. Been here for about a year on the Fayette county side. Was in gtown. We'd had it with Shelby county. But I do like Arlington. Nice area. Hope they continue to be that way with growth.
But I just walked up to the house and noticed the braves were on fan duel. So I guess I was wrong. You can get griz, braves, and cards for 20 a month. Probably only teams I'd really venture out to watch anyways besides college and nfl. Might try to cancel or pause YTTV during summer. Idk. It's easy and has most everything and dvr and all that. It would be tough.
We need to have a Woopig get together. I live in Atoka and have a daughter in Collierville.
Let's do it and set something up. There are probably others around Memphis that are Woopiggers. Maybe Woodhog will be in town sometime soon
https://x.com/DanClarkSports/status/1908105058417541373
That was way cool. You could start anticipating that along about 2-0.
Did he get one in the earhole the next time up?
https://x.com/jaycuda/status/1908219262860140581?s=61&t=yqgft3mqzhJjVNQN1flX9A
Quote from: Hognrock on Apr 04, 2025, 08:08 PMLet's do it and set something up. There are probably others around Memphis that are Woopiggers. Maybe Woodhog will be in town sometime soon
If y'all do, let me know. Would love to catch some beers and meet some woopiggers.
https://x.com/MLBPipeline/status/1908709690541814212?t=IVphiEPpoYV1ezvo8l-Aqw&s=19 (https://x.com/MLBPipeline/status/1908709690541814212?t=IVphiEPpoYV1ezvo8l-Aqw&s=19)
Quote from: Barton Fink on Apr 05, 2025, 10:30 PMhttps://x.com/MLBPipeline/status/1908709690541814212?t=IVphiEPpoYV1ezvo8l-Aqw&s=19 (https://x.com/MLBPipeline/status/1908709690541814212?t=IVphiEPpoYV1ezvo8l-Aqw&s=19)
Thanks for sharing!
Quote from: Borenutz on Apr 05, 2025, 08:00 PMIf y'all do, let me know. Would love to catch some beers and meet some woopiggers.
I'm down whenever we can fit it in between my kids baseball games and SoS's rigorous cruise schedule.
Quote from: Hognrock on Apr 06, 2025, 08:45 PMI'm down whenever we can fit it in between my kids baseball games and SoS's rigorous cruise schedule.
Let me know when. Our next cruise isn't until December. However we will be going to Florida sometime in June for vacation.
I haven't followed changes in baseball statkeeping over the last couple of decades, but HOW does someone get a save in this game?
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looks like the Reds pitcher got 3 innings, I believe that is the rule
Quote from: Thin Red Swine on Apr 20, 2025, 05:52 PMI haven't followed changes in baseball statkeeping over the last couple of decades, but HOW does someone get a save in this game?
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Wynne must've pitched at least 3 innings.
Check out the stats for Eugenio Suarez
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Quote from: buff2.0 on Apr 26, 2025, 09:47 PMCheck out the stats for Eugenio Suarez
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And they lost 8-7 in extra innings.
Imagine getting paid to play baseball, and then losing a game like this.
https://x.com/sav_says_/status/1916534134022844684
Quote from: buff2.0 on Apr 27, 2025, 08:52 PMImagine getting paid to play baseball, and then losing a game like this.
https://x.com/sav_says_/status/1916534134022844684
Wrong thread?
How in the fuck did that happen lol. My computer has woopig open on multiple screens apparently.
This is a lot funnier than a bad woman driver killing kids.
https://x.com/talkinbaseball_/status/1916624843031654506?s=46&t=DTGVKlgNTKh5Nq29PdZsdg
Hypothetically though, that would be bad to lose a game because a helicopter crashed around 2nd base.
I got my little league "homer" exactly that way :D
I still remember how the ball looked going by me as I went into 3rd.
I hope the families of the crash victims found some measure of comfort in that
fan fell out out the stands at pnc park, didn't make it.
there's video on the twitters but i won't watch it again.
Looked like he jumped.
Side note but PNC is on my bucket list to see a game at. Criminally underrated park, unless everyone else talks about it at parties they don't invite me to.
Quote from: buff2.0 on Apr 30, 2025, 09:12 PMLooked like he jumped.
Side note but PNC is on my bucket list to see a game at. Criminally underrated park, unless everyone else talks about it at parties they don't invite me to.
Not sure the park is underrated, it's thought to be of the nicest, but definitely underattended.
Quote from: Borenutz on Apr 30, 2025, 11:42 PMNot sure the park is underrated, it's thought to be of the nicest, but definitely underattended.
because the Pirates are a "Group of 5" baseball team
Quote from: vegashog on Apr 30, 2025, 08:44 PMfan fell out out the stands at pnc park, didn't make it.
there's video on the twitters but i won't watch it again.
He's in critical condition at the hospital, so he's still living.
Nobody want to talk about how awful the Rockies are? Last night we stayed at the game only because we thought history might be made. 21-0 and the series isn't over. They are always bad but this year they should scrap the entire team and start over
Quote from: SwahiliSteve on May 11, 2025, 02:02 PMNobody want to talk about how awful the Rockies are? Last night we stayed at the game only because we thought history might be made. 21-0 and the series isn't over. They are always bad but this year they should scrap the entire team and start over
Nobody seems to care much about baseball anymore. Surprised the Rockies are 6-33 bad, which is worse than even the White Sox.
Speaking of which, the man made of glass is back on the shelf.
https://www.mlb.com/news/andrew-benintendi-to-injured-list-with-left-calf-strain
My Tigers are looking like last year wasn't a fluke. Say what you want about the guy, but Hinch is a damn good coach.
Quote from: SwahiliSteve on May 11, 2025, 02:02 PMNobody want to talk about how awful the Rockies are? Last night we stayed at the game only because we thought history might be made. 21-0 and the series isn't over. They are always bad but this year they should scrap the entire team and start over
Just fired the manager.
Quote from: Spiderham on May 11, 2025, 04:54 PMJust fired the manager.
the entire team needs to be fired
Quote from: SwahiliSteve on May 11, 2025, 06:21 PMthe entire team needs to be fired
They need an owner that actually tries to win.
Quote from: Ray Zorback on May 11, 2025, 06:25 PMThey need an owner that actually tries to win.
That, and they probably need to move the team. Free agent pitchers won't sign there because they don't get the same movement in the thin air. Even the talented guys they draft underachieve, with the combination of movement and balls flying out of the park regularly.
The stadium on Saturday for that game was half empty. People don't show up to Rockies games for the game they come to booze on the rooftop. It's $4 for entry to the rooftop...that's cheaper than the cheapest ticket at the red birds game.
Quote from: DirkPiggler on May 12, 2025, 07:51 AMThat, and they probably need to move the team. Free agent pitchers won't sign there because they don't get the same movement in the thin air. Even the talented guys they draft underachieve, with the combination of movement and balls flying out of the park regularly.
I've always thought their strategery should be: ground ball/sinker ball pitchers, good infield defense, sluggers in OF, DH and 1B.
Quote from: DirkPiggler on May 12, 2025, 07:51 AMThat, and they probably need to move the team. Free agent pitchers won't sign there because they don't get the same movement in the thin air. Even the talented guys they draft underachieve, with the combination of movement and balls flying out of the park regularly.
the air is an issue but there are not balls flying out of that stadium on the regular.
Quote from: SwahiliSteve on May 12, 2025, 08:53 AMthe air is an issue but there are not balls flying out of that stadium on the regular.
ESPN.Com ran an article last week about how pitchers hate that park bc balls that are routine fly outs leave the yard in that park.
Quote from: BASS on May 12, 2025, 08:59 AMESPN.Com ran an article last week about how pitchers hate that park bc balls that are routine fly outs leave the yard in that park.
they're not literally flying out of the stadium but you can get them up in the stands.
Quote from: SwahiliSteve on May 12, 2025, 08:53 AMthe air is an issue but there are not balls flying out of that stadium on the regular.
A lot of that is because of the lack of talent they have assembled.
Even if it's all overblown, the fact is that pitchers believe it's true. They still don't want to play there if they have other options.
As much as I hate indoor baseball and plastic "grass", an indoor stadium might be the best way to make baseball viable in Denver.
Quote from: DirkPiggler on May 12, 2025, 09:02 AMA lot of that is because of the lack of talent they have assembled.
Even if it's all overblown, the fact is that pitchers believe it's true. They still don't want to play there if they have other options.
As much as I hate indoor baseball and plastic "grass", an indoor stadium might be the best way to make baseball viable in Denver.
probably.:::they use a humidor to store balls which in turn makes them heavier and larger. I sometimes wonder how the team makes any money. Tickets are nothing, you can even upgrade from the rooftop or rockpile tickets and sit in a restaurant/bar as long as you sit and order food. They spent tons this past year upgrading food and beverage inside.
I did see former ole Miss pitcher just was called up to the Rockies
Hunter Goodman went to our local HS (Arlington, TN) and can absolutely rake. They should trade him to a team that gives a shit but they probably won't. He's a great guy who comes back to as many HS events as he can and the kids love him.
I'm starting to think this Aaron Judge guy is pretty good.
41 games - 39 runs - 14 HRs - 40 RBI - 3 SB - .414 avg
on pace for 150 R, 55 HR, 155 RBI, 11 SB
I see Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe are HOF-eligible now.
Shame they didn't do that and vote him in while he was still alive
Quote from: BASS on May 13, 2025, 03:56 PMShame they didn't do that and vote him in while he was still alive
This 100000000%
They should have his induction ceremony in Iowa, just in case
O's for their manager after their shitty start.
3rd base coach to take over. Wonder if he likes silent j
The cardinals have pulled me back in this year. They're playing good ball. No stars really other than Arenado, I guess, but they're scrappy and play hard. Had a nice 10 game win streak or so but broke it at Philly but still won that series on the road. Have won the series at KC too tonight. Definitely didn't expect this. Been a few years since I've watched much as they've been uninspiring. Not sure if the subtraction of Goldy had anything to do with it but they're scrappy and seem to have a completely different attitude. Guess winning changes that but theyre on a good run.
Minnesota also riding a 12 or 13 game win streak without much star power. Detroit is still somehow leading the AL central and has the best record in baseball with a similarly built team with little to no stars.
I'm sure it will flip at some point but kinda cool to see the lower payroll teams making some noise.
If the Cards keep it up I may have to figure out a streaming option. I haven't watched but a couple games that were nationally televised (or however I figured out how to watch those couple).
Quote from: Hognrock on May 17, 2025, 09:38 PMIf the Cards keep it up I may have to figure out a streaming option. I haven't watched but a couple games that were nationally televised (or however I figured out how to watch those couple).
Fan Duel app. 20 bucks a month, no commitment. Gets the griz, braves, cinci baseball from what I can tell. Only time it's been blacked out was when it was on Apple TV. Has only been one series from what I've seen. I've subscribed to plenty of things for 10-20$ a month and never watched them for months, so it's worth it for me. Not much else after college baseball until football starts.
Quote from: Borenutz on May 17, 2025, 08:28 PMThe cardinals have pulled me back in this year.
me too
Here's an article I read today about their rising young players. Of course, every team has a list like that but it seems like a long good list and several of them are producing already. Herrera might really be something.
rockies set the worst 50-game start since 1895
Quote from: BASS on May 23, 2025, 10:55 AMrockies set the worst 50-game start since 1895
and it is just the beginning of the season. You should see all the gimmicks to get people to the stadium and nobody watches the game. They keep improving the rooftop for a more party atmosphere
Quote from: SwahiliSteve on May 25, 2025, 12:03 PMand it is just the beginning of the season. You should see all the gimmicks to get people to the stadium and nobody watches the game. They keep improving the rooftop for a more party atmosphere
Cheaper than improving the team for a more party atmosphere.
https://x.com/JeffPassan/status/1926697412854165507?t=GtvXIqBd3QNlz7paYTjUJQ&s=19 (https://x.com/JeffPassan/status/1926697412854165507?t=GtvXIqBd3QNlz7paYTjUJQ&s=19)
I watched Skubal shut down my surging Cardinals the other day. He's the real deal. Their #2 pitcher is a stud too. Detroit is loaded this year.
Quote from: Corn Pop on May 25, 2025, 10:11 PMI watched Skubal shut down my surging Cardinals the other day. He's the real deal. Their #2 pitcher is a stud too. Detroit is loaded this year.
He pitched well, but wouldn't say he shut them down in that game as he gave up 3 earned runs. He's really good though and was in charge most of that game.
Quote from: Borenutz on May 25, 2025, 11:25 PMHe pitched well, but wouldn't say he shut them down in that game as he gave up 3 earned runs. He's really good though and was in charge most of that game.
Good point.
The Jac Caglianone experience starts in KC. He absolutely crushed AA and AAA.
Unbelievable, but Rich Hill is still pitching at 45, back with the Yankees for a second stint.
He has played for 13 teams.
This should be the next Netflix documentary
https://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/article/inside-the-absolute-s-show-that-led-to-the-boston-red-soxs-trade-of-rafael-devers-220018400.html
Meanwhile, Ohtahni back on the mound tonight for the first time since TJ a couple years ago.
Quote from: buff2.0 on Jun 16, 2025, 07:49 PMThis should be the next Netflix documentary
https://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/article/inside-the-absolute-s-show-that-led-to-the-boston-red-soxs-trade-of-rafael-devers-220018400.html
Wow. Thanks for posting that. I admittedly haven't been following as closely because they've frustrated the hell out of me. I knew the surface stuff about Devers but very little of the rest.
Just a big pissing contest.
Quote from: Borenutz on Jun 16, 2025, 08:27 PMMeanwhile, Ohtahni back on the mound tonight for the first time since TJ a couple years ago.
Just saw he's also batting lead off. Pretty cool.
Quote from: DRYANKNPULL on Jun 17, 2025, 10:35 AMJust saw he's also batting lead off. Pretty cool.
Yeah I was t sure if the rules allowed you to pinch hit after pitching with DH, but it can go the opposite way too I guess if a position player moves to pitcher in a blowout.
My oldest is at the beach so we took the youngest to the Cards-Reds game last night so he could see Elly de la Cruz. Cole Swindell had a concert on the field after the game. Almost all of the 35k fans stayed and some of the players and wives/gf's sat on the grass in front of the dugout to watch the show. Great time and atmosphere. We're doing Six Flags today
Concert pic
Even with the weirdness of the modern day, I still appreciate the MLB for stuff like this.
https://x.com/JomboyMedia/status/1937942952514592835
Quote from: buff2.0 on Jun 25, 2025, 06:37 PMEven with the weirdness of the modern day, I still appreciate the MLB for stuff like this.
https://x.com/JomboyMedia/status/1937942952514592835
Yeah that's just f'd up and uncalled for. There's heckling in good taste and then there's this. Glad to see some accountability. Wish there could be more, like a good swift punch in the nuts.
Quote from: Borenutz on Jun 25, 2025, 07:12 PMYeah that's just f'd up and uncalled for. There's heckling in good taste and then there's this. Glad to see some accountability. Wish there could be more, like a good swift punch in the nuts.
Hopefully the dude got the "business" outside the stadium. That crossed every line possible.
Skubal is dealing tonight.
Bonds was at 39 before the break. The HR record could be in jeopardy.
https://x.com/mlb/status/1943852855456100860?s=46&t=DTGVKlgNTKh5Nq29PdZsdg
Quote from: buff2.0 on Jul 11, 2025, 10:44 PMBonds was at 39 before the break. The HR record could be in jeopardy.
https://x.com/mlb/status/1943852855456100860?s=46&t=DTGVKlgNTKh5Nq29PdZsdg
At some point in the 2nd half they will stop pitching to him.
Quote from: DrMongoose on Jul 12, 2025, 06:44 PMAt some point in the 2nd half they will stop pitching to him.
To defeat racism?
Quote from: DrMongoose on Jul 12, 2025, 06:44 PMAt some point in the 2nd half they will stop pitching to him.
Pretty incredible first half, especially to come out of relative obscurity. 25 HR's would be amazing for a catcher right now, but 38 is four more than Judge, who is having another historic season. PCA is having a great season and has 25 HR. This guy has 90 total hits and 38 are HR.
MLB draft starts today at 5:00 CT. I've been looking for a good article for who we should be watching as to where they are drafted and getting them on or back to campus. I didn't include the 4 or so returning players that will go in the first 3 rounds. So far this is the best one I've seen. Includes current players, portal transfers, JUCOs and HS. My OCD side makes me do a list format.
Returning players:
Iredale
Beetlejuice
Foutch
Justin Thomas
Jimenez
Coil
Bybee
Transfer Portal:
Dylan Grego
Maika Niu
Damian Ruiz
Zack Stewart
JUCO:
Sherman Johnson
Isaac Goddard
HS:
Todd Schaefer
Carson Brumbaugh
McLane Moody
Joey Lorenzini
Jordan Martin
Alexander Peck
https://www.bestofarkansassports.com/arkansas-baseball-brink-of-history-2025-mlb-draft-intel-on-borderline-prospects/
https://www.bestofarkansassports.com/arkansas-baseball-2025-mlb-draft-circling-top-portal-commits-signees/
They have drafted about 7 SS in the first 13 picks and most from High School. Aloy isn't one of them. I don't get it.
9 of the first 14 picks were ss.
wood goes to the phillies at #26.
Aloy to the O's which is a little head scratching from the O's perspective
Quote from: Hognrock on Jul 13, 2025, 07:40 PMAloy to the O's which is a little head scratching from the O's perspective
I didn't know how many more years they control Gunnar, but I'm guessing he has already told them no.
4 Hogs go in the first.
Happy for the boys but dammit now I have to follow the Dodgers. Good organization for them tho.
4 of the top 41. Did anyone else have that many?
Quote from: Son of Spam on Jul 13, 2025, 06:13 PMThey have drafted about 7 SS in the first 13 picks and most from High School. Aloy isn't one of them. I don't get it.
Someone should have told them about his golden spikes.
High school kid going #1 overall is insane no matter who his dad is.
It's the freaking Dodgers but I'm happy to see Davalan go there. Hope he has a long productive career.
Quote from: Thin Red Swine on Jul 13, 2025, 09:28 PM4 of the top 41. Did anyone else have that many?
Tennessee had 3 of the top 20 and 4 of the top 33. All together, 8 on day one. (105 picks)
Christian Foutch drafted by the Red Sox in the 5th round. Pick 148 overall.
Quote from: rzrbkfan69 on Jul 14, 2025, 11:22 AMTennessee had 3 of the top 20 and 4 of the top 33. All together, 8 on day one. (105 picks)
Tenn also had a few commitments go early that I'm sure won't make it to campus. Vitello can recruit.
Also, Jiminez went in the 5th round to KC.
Beetlejuice 6th round to ATL.
Iredale 7th round to PIT.
Supposedly the Stanford pitcher is going to commit.
Bybee 8th round to SF.
Thomas, Coil, Grego were drafted and probably sign. The UALR pitcher is signing a free agent deal.
Quote from: vegashog on Jul 13, 2025, 06:29 PM9 of the first 14 picks were ss.
Makes sense. The best overall player on most high school teams is the short stop. Kinda like Frank Broyles old idea about recruiting high school quarterbacks. The quarterback, at least in those days, was almost always the best athlete on the field.
Quote from: jdcatty on Jul 14, 2025, 10:29 PMMakes sense. The best overall player on most high school teams is the short stop. Kinda like Frank Broyles old idea about recruiting high school quarterbacks. The quarterback, at least in those days, was almost always the best athlete on the field.
and teams draft the best player available with the very high picks, since it is so easy to move a stud for someone in a position you need later
This listening in to the pitcher and catcher is distracting and a little cheesy.
https://x.com/barstoolsports/status/1945306855472759242?s=46&t=DTGVKlgNTKh5Nq29PdZsdg
How it looked from the park
https://x.com/zachkleinwsb/status/1945305731571253504?s=46&t=DTGVKlgNTKh5Nq29PdZsdg
This extra innings home run derby is pretty cool. As always, pulling for NL.
Wanna see some goat-level shit?
https://x.com/Braves/status/1946362127557538107
Quote from: buff2.0 on Jul 18, 2025, 07:48 PMWanna see some goat-level shit?
https://x.com/Braves/status/1946362127557538107
Then followed it up with a triple his next time up.
Unbelievable throw
Quote from: BASS on Jul 19, 2025, 11:40 AMUnbelievable throw
Didn't even look like he gave it everything.
Quote from: Borenutz on Jul 19, 2025, 01:46 PMDidn't even look like he gave it everything.
Basically off his back foot. Some guys couldn't crow hop it that far with a bounce.
The Greatness of Ohtahni appears to be the exception.
FB_IMG_1753113855160.jpg
He's a cyborg, confirmed
https://x.com/crosbybaseball/status/1947459527206379631?s=46&t=DTGVKlgNTKh5Nq29PdZsdg
And he couldn't beat Arkansas
https://x.com/betweenthenums/status/1947457126051303764?s=46&t=DTGVKlgNTKh5Nq29PdZsdg
Lolz just take the single and be happy
https://x.com/awfulannouncing/status/1947825326429536573
Quote from: buff2.0 on Jul 23, 2025, 09:39 AMLolz just take the single and be happy
https://x.com/awfulannouncing/status/1947825326429536573
The Truist Park game management people need to cue up a Kenny Powers "YOU'RE FUCKIN' OUT" video for all the Acuña assists.
danny-mc-bride-kenny-powers.gif
Quote from: Show-Me Hog on Jul 21, 2025, 11:05 AMThe Greatness of Ohtahni appears to be the exception.
FB_IMG_1753113855160.jpg
Who was the old timer that was dog cussing modern day hitters? I'd say he is right.
I guess that's a pretty good day at the park.
https://x.com/jeffpassan/status/1948941414227755437?s=46&t=Vvv0M2EsDZ1AHIO1g_c96w
If I was an announcer I think I'd call him Nicholas.
I'm surprised they didn't pitch around him. Fool me once shame on you, fool me twice, whatever the other was. But 3 times you ain't getting a pitch to hit for the 4th one.
Quote from: buff2.0 on Jul 26, 2025, 08:00 AMIf I was an announcer I think I'd call him Nicholas.
Also, I think it was you that recommended Rusty's in Vicksburg. Had it this past week. Was not disappointed. Great spot to eat.
I'm watching a Tim McGraw/Pit Bull mashup at the Bristol Motor Speedway where the Reds are about to play the Braves.
I guarantee I am the first human in the history of the world to write that sentence.
Quote from: Show-Me Hog on Aug 02, 2025, 06:07 PMI'm watching a Tim McGraw/Pit Bull mashup at the Bristol Motor Speedway where the Reds are about to play the Braves.
I guarantee I am the first human in the history of the world to write that sentence.
I've been looking forward to this. Bristol. The Braves. This chick singing the National Anthem. Consider me erect.
Quote from: buff2.0 on Aug 02, 2025, 06:13 PMI've been looking forward to this. Bristol. The Braves. This chick singing the National Anthem. Consider me erect.
She had a great voice.
FUCK
Quote from: Hognrock on Jul 26, 2025, 11:34 AMAlso, I think it was you that recommended Rusty's in Vicksburg. Had it this past week. Was not disappointed. Great spot to eat.
Most of my good food finds come from asking a blue-collar looking black dude at a local gas station what's a good place to eat.
The White Dudes for Kamala are running wild
https://x.com/barstoolsports/status/1964140400274260294?s=46&t=DTGVKlgNTKh5Nq29PdZsdg
Dodgers pitcher loses no hitter with 2 outs in the 9th. Jackson Holliday hits a homer. O's go on to score 4 to walk it off. Dude couldn't even get the win.
Just pop a grounder to second. What happened to manners in this country? Half :sarcasm:
Quote from: buff2.0 on Sep 06, 2025, 05:41 AMThe White Dudes for Kamala are running wild
https://x.com/barstoolsports/status/1964140400274260294?s=46&t=DTGVKlgNTKh5Nq29PdZsdg
I heard the Phillies "Karen" was fired from her job. Not only did she argue with this man and spew curse words in front of her son but she proceeded to flip off others and scream at another fan. In the end, the Phillies stepped up and gave the kid a bat signed and a bar of goodies. Fucking bitch she never had that ball. I hope she's savoring all the hate
LET'S GO RED SOX!!!
My Tiger's stumbled into the playoffs. I do not have high expectations.
I don't really either. But it's ALWAYS good to beat the Pinheads.
I'm with ya there...
This Ohtani guy is pretty good.
He crushed that last one.
Come on Sox, let's sneak outta there before they wake up.
Too late. They woke up.
My Reds made the playoffs and are about to be booted out 0-2.
I think they last won a playoff game during the Clinton Administration.
I think Flaherty gets shelled tomorrow. Tigers had to win today.
Quote from: Show-Me Hog on Oct 01, 2025, 10:22 PMMy Reds made the playoffs and are about to be booted out 0-2.
I think they last won a playoff game during the Clinton Administration.
Show-me hog is a cinci fan? 😳
Quote from: Borenutz on Oct 01, 2025, 10:36 PMI think Flaherty gets shelled tomorrow. Tigers had to win today.
I hope you're wrong, but even if you are the way the Tigers are swinging the bats it may not matter.
Quote from: abnormal hog on Oct 02, 2025, 02:27 PMI hope you're wrong, but even if you are the way the Tigers are swinging the bats it may not matter.
Looking like good Jack so far!
Big inning!
Not over till it's over but I feel better than I did 15 mins ago. O0
Quote from: Barton Fink on Oct 02, 2025, 04:15 PMNot over till it's over but I feel better than I did 15 mins ago. O0
I fully expect Ramirez to hit a 6 run home run here.
That looked eerily familiar
He's out
Bizarre situation in the Bronx.
Both starting pitchers are rookies. The Red Sox guy has started a total of 4 games. He was in AA in July. The Yankee was at that level in June.
Quote from: Thin Red Swine on Oct 02, 2025, 07:24 PMBizarre situation in the Bronx.
Both starting pitchers are rookies. The Red Sox guy has started a total of 4 games. He was in AA in July. The Yankee was at that level in June.
I was looking at the matchups and was wondering if there was an injury issue here or what? How do the 3rd starters have so little experience?
Quote from: Borenutz on Oct 02, 2025, 07:31 PMI was looking at the matchups and was wondering if there was an injury issue here or what? How do the 3rd starters have so little experience?
The Red Sox #2 was lost for the postseason just about a week ago. I don't know about the NY situation.
Fuck you Stanton. A half decent throw from left would've nailed him at second.
These are not ordinary rookies.
Good grief.
And now the Red Sox are Arkansasing.
FML.
hahaha fuck the red sox.
I'll be in Boston next week and was contemplating tickets for Wednesday night if they made it. Guess I can save that money now
Hell yeah!
What is up with the Yankees pitching? 22 runs given up in 15 innings so far against the Jays
Quote from: BASS on Oct 05, 2025, 05:00 PMWhat is up with the Yankees pitching? 22 runs given up in 15 innings so far against the Jays
Yankees suck.
I wish it was 44 runs.
Quote from: Thin Red Swine on Oct 05, 2025, 05:48 PMYankees suck.
I wish it was 44 runs.
Thanks the spirit!
Quote from: egregious on Oct 06, 2025, 07:06 AMThanks the spirit!
They might score 44 tonight.
And I'm here for it.
YANKEES SUCK!
YANKEES SUCK!
YANKEES SUCK!
Phillies just did an Arkansas.
I just realized that playoff extra innings don't use the ghost man on second to start.
Seattle and Detroit trying to determine who moves on.
I don't have a good feeling about this.
Well this is a long ass baseball game. I done went to sleep and woke back up again.
Sigh...
That was a helluva game. Reminded me of our CWS game against Virginia. So many double plays when you thought the other team would score. I didn't have a dog in the fight but enjoyed watching it.
It was a great game. We competed. I knew it was over when we brought in Kahnle.
Ever since Julio grabbed that pitchfork and held it high for the crowd in his curtain call after hitting that 2-run homer, Seattle has gone into the tank. 12-2 Blue Jays in the bottom of the 6th.
Quote from: Corn Pop on Oct 15, 2025, 09:05 PMEver since Julio grabbed that pitchfork and held it high for the crowd in his curtain call after hitting that 2-run homer, Seattle has gone into the tank. 12-2 Blue Jays in the bottom of the 6th.
A little un-American, but I'm pulling for the jays, for lack of better options. Might be the most ho-hum divisional series matchup ever. I'm sure the Dodgers will win it.
Watching Ohtahni pitch and strike guys out is amazing. He's the best HITTER in the game.
Have never seen anyone like him. Obviously the Babe is the best historical comparison.
Quote from: Show-Me Hog on Oct 17, 2025, 08:52 PMWatching Ohtahni pitch and strike guys out is amazing. He's the best HITTER in the game.
Have never seen anyone like him. Obviously the Babe is the best historical comparison.
And he literally hits it OUT OF DODGER STADIUM on his next at bat.
Jesus Christ.
This is the first time I've ever seen him pitch.
Good lord at the movement and change of speeds.
Babe couldn't have been this good.
Holy shit he's not human.
Quote from: Thin Red Swine on Oct 17, 2025, 09:46 PMHoly shit he's not human.
3 HRs.
6 innings of shutout ball and he will get the win.
No he is not.
I'm no baseball almanac but it must be a short list of players to throw 100 pitches and hit three home runs in a game.
I just saw the highlights package.
P: 9 Ks, 0 runs, gets the W.
H: 3 HR, one of them out of the stadium.
All in a victory to send the Dodgers to the World Series.
That might be the greatest individual one-game performance in MLB history.
Quote from: Show-Me Hog on Oct 17, 2025, 08:59 PMAnd he literally hits it OUT OF DODGER STADIUM on his next at bat.
Jesus Christ.
That was an absolute bomb.
Watching him is like watching the big kid on your little league team pitch and hit dingers all the time.
It feels almost blasphemous to compare him to the Babe, but dang.
No comparison. He's better.
Quote from: buff2.0 on Oct 18, 2025, 08:27 AMNo comparison. He's better.
Yeah. Pitching had evolved enormously over the last 100 years.
The worst pitcher in the league right now would have been league MVP 100 years ago.
walter johnson was probably the hardest thrower during ruth's time and that was estimated to be around 95 on a good day on a few pitches per game.
the fact that otahni can hit 55 dingers and throw 100mph when he needs to is incredible.
Paul Skenes could have a baby with Big Dumper and it wouldn't grow up to play as good as Ohtani is.
Quote from: vegashog on Oct 18, 2025, 11:45 AMwalter johnson was probably the hardest thrower during ruth's time and that was estimated to be around 95 on a good day on a few pitches per game.
the fact that otahni can hit 55 dingers and throw 100mph when he needs to is incredible.
While making it all look effortless.
That actually was probably the first time I've sat and watched him play in a real game. I've seen only highlights and All-Star games.
https://x.com/On3sports/status/1979619603824210242?t=5gCKP7LCSbNbRTvZ0f2Bwg&s=19 (https://x.com/On3sports/status/1979619603824210242?t=5gCKP7LCSbNbRTvZ0f2Bwg&s=19)
well if true, that came out of nowhere.
No, but not surprised an MLB scooped him up.
Quote from: BASS on Oct 18, 2025, 10:55 AMYeah. Pitching had evolved enormously over the last 100 years.
The worst pitcher in the league right now would have been league MVP 100 years ago.
Imagine how great Ohtani would be if he subsisted on hot dogs and beer with a dash of syphilis.
Wow what a turnaround in Toronto tonight.
Mr. October did it again.
Quote from: Thin Red Swine on Oct 20, 2025, 09:57 PMWow what a turnaround in Toronto tonight.
Mr. October did it again.
That was great! Happy for him and the Jays! They've had a solid squad for a few years. I'd love to see them knock off the Yankees, I mean Dodgers.
Toronto going in DRY. I don't hate that.
Barger with a dream World Series stat line.
1-1-1-4, SLG 4.000, OPS 5.000
He should retire.
Colonel Sanders is at the World Series.
Praise be.
4–3-4-3 line tonight.
3.000 SLG.
Who all is watching after the Memphis exhibition? 11th inning. Ohtani with 2 hr, they said that makes him the first player with 10ks and 3 hr in a world series.
I woke up to go pee and they are playing in the 18th inning still tied 5-5. Holy shit boys.
Quote from: Show-Me Hog on Oct 28, 2025, 01:38 AMI woke up to go pee and they are playing in the 18th inning still tied 5-5. Holy shit boys.
Switched over to catch the end after the hogs. Still here.
Well fuck.
Quote from: Show-Me Hog on Oct 28, 2025, 01:38 AMI woke up to go pee and they are playing in the 18th inning still tied 5-5. Holy shit boys.
That happens with age.
Maybe more prune juice?
Quote from: Thin Red Swine on Oct 28, 2025, 05:48 AMThat happens with age.
Maybe more prune juice?
Get a couple of cats. They are up at that time anyway, at least you have somebody to play with.
Quote from: Thin Red Swine on Oct 27, 2025, 10:00 PMPraise be.
4–3-4-3 line tonight.
3.000 SLG.
So, he was 4 for 4 in his first 4 at bats and Toronto decided to walk him every other time last night (4 intentional walks and 1 "unintentional" walk). He was on base 9 times...a record for MLB.
We watched with friends. I had to leave and stop drinking in a Monday night at 11. Jesus that was a long game
Quote from: arreferee on Oct 28, 2025, 08:55 AMSo, he was 4 for 4 in his first 4 at bats and Toronto decided to walk him every other time last night (4 intentional walks and 1 "unintentional" walk). He was on base 9 times...a record for MLB.
It's hard enough to put up a stat line like his on Xbox.
Quote from: buff2.0 on Oct 28, 2025, 08:59 AMIt's hard enough to put up a stat line like his on Xbox.
I was thinking the same thing. I have played numerous baseball games on various consoles over the years and I don't remember putting up stats like this in any of those.
Blake Snell probably didn't sleep at all last night after that performance. I bet those bags under his eyes are huge this morning. Poor guy.
don't think too many folks thought this is where the series would be after 5.
Blue Jays flashing some leather.
4-3 Toronto in the 8th. A good one for the deciding game.
Holy shit Dodgers. HR 2 outs from losing in the 9th ties it 4-4.
More baseball.
Wow. Damn near as unlikely as Gibson in '88.
This has to go down as one of the best ws ever.
Vlad jr to the warning track, 1 down bottom 9, 4-4
3-2 that had to be hard not to swing at
Quote from: buff2.0 on Nov 01, 2025, 10:30 PM3-2 that had to be hard not to swing at
It barely missed, good eye by the batter and ump.
Wow. I mean wow. Such theatrics for game 7.
Wow
What. A. Fucking. Catch.
And what a 9th inning.
Unreal. The way that came off the bat I thought it was gone.
Another fantastic play, holy shit extra inning.
That was the Jays best chance. Bases loaded and 1 out and don't score.
Ump is money with his calls
Another great defensive play in the infield to get an out at home.
Unbelievable
Quote from: buff2.0 on Nov 01, 2025, 10:52 PMUmp is money with his calls
That fastball that was 1" off the black was an amazing ball call. Most all year it would be a strike. But it wasn't. You could see the catcher jerk the glove from the overhead shot.
Wow. Dodgers same thing, bases loaded 1 out and didn't score.
Dodgers had their chance
Quote from: Show-Me Hog on Nov 01, 2025, 10:54 PMThat fastball that was 1" off the black was an amazing ball call. Most all year it would be a strike. But it wasn't. You could see the catcher jerk the glove from the overhead shot.
I know there's a reason he's behind the plate but that one in particular was incredible.
How do you sit on that pitch? That was a world series winning hr ball.
That's why you don't sit on that 3-0 fastball down main street.
What a game. What a World Series.
Hang em and bang em
Boom
Wow
How did he get around on that pitch?
Vlad being Vlad
Holy shit this is good baseball
great series. fuck the dodgers.
A double play to win it in 11
I feel bad for Jays. They had their chances.
Incredible game. Yamamoto with ice water in his veins.
Yamamoto MVP. Wow.
Blue Jays did the best Arkansas baseball impression I've seen from a MLB team in a while.
Lol this is wild. Clase still on the run?
https://x.com/montreal_expos/status/1987604758761459922?s=46&t=DTGVKlgNTKh5Nq29PdZsdg
Cyborg ohtani with his 4th unanimous MVP award in the last 5 seasons.
No other player in any major American sports league has make than 2 unanimous MVP selections.
Quote from: BASS on Nov 13, 2025, 07:59 PMCyborg ohtani with his 4th unanimous MVP award in the last 5 seasons.
No other player in any major American sports league has make than 2 unanimous MVP selections.
Keep this here but that kid might get in the Hall of Fame someday.
Cubs pay bregman $175mm for 5 years
I don't think Livvy is going to DM me back
https://x.com/PitchingNinja/status/2023737398539043105?s=20
Holy shit that is amazing
Right thread? World Baseball Classic.
The fun of it, besides Ohtahni showing his greatness there too, is watching a Single A minor league pitcher for Brazil pitch against USA major leaguers last night.
And a AA/AAA pitcher for Great Britain just struck out Aaron Judge.
Not sure how old this is but this is apparently Ohtani's sister. Oh well never mind it's AI...fucking ai
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/mqQTF7Z9ygA
I can't wait for auto-AI where you can type in a movie plot and it is there.
Quote from: egregious on Mar 08, 2026, 02:08 PMI can't wait for auto-AI where you can type in a movie plot and it is there.
Sarcasm? Because that's being done now.
Witt earned that look
https://x.com/kasabekompiles/status/2031181682334699765?s=46&t=DTGVKlgNTKh5Nq29PdZsdg
Also this is part of the new interview process to be the head of Border Patrol
https://x.com/MikeyOver1/status/2031216494898557271?s=20
Sunday night gonna be lit. Paul Skenes for USA against Fernando Tatis, Ketel Marte, Juan Soto, Vlad Guerrero, and Manny Machado at the top of DR's lineup.
Quote from: Lurk on Mar 08, 2026, 05:49 PMSarcasm? Because that's being done now.
I meant a full 2 hour movie.
something like "Brian Bosworth IS Hamlet"
Quote from: egregious on Mar 14, 2026, 03:23 PMI meant a full 2 hour movie.
something like "Brian Bosworth IS Hamlet"
I'd watch that.
https://x.com/wbcbaseball/status/2033364653988884718?s=46&t=DTGVKlgNTKh5Nq29PdZsdg