PCA and Cubs agree to a 6/$115M extension beginning in the 2027 season.
Quote from: TallTitan34 on March 24, 2026, 06:05:01 PMPCA and Cubs agree to a 6/$115M extension beginning in the 2027 season.
If he progresses as expected, this is a tremendous move by (and deal for) the Cubbies.
Quote from: MU82 on March 24, 2026, 07:46:44 PMIf he progresses as expected, this is a tremendous move by (and deal for) the Cubbies.
I hope he finally is able to leap up a scoreboard and steal a HR this year.
Scoop rules dictate I'm not allowed to be excited to watch Murakami
From ESPN:
"One (realistic) bold prediction: The White Sox improved by 19 wins from 2024's all-time disastrous season. ...... look for the late innings to get better and the White Sox to improve another 19 wins. "
;D
Quote from: Shaka Shart on March 24, 2026, 11:29:37 PMScoop rules dictate I'm not allowed to be excited to watch Murakami
ESPN ROY Prediction:
Our pick: Kevin McGonigle (12 votes)
Who else received votes? Munetaka Murakami (5),
Quote from: Shaka Shart on March 24, 2026, 11:29:37 PMScoop rules dictate I'm not allowed to be excited to watch Murakami
This is correct. And it should apply to more than just Scoop.
Shut this thread down right now. The Dodgers have already won the 2026 World Series.
Quote from: MU82 on March 25, 2026, 10:50:43 AMShut this thread down right now. The Dodgers have already won the 2026 World Series.
Would be very, very surprised if they do not.
Thank god they've had to trade their farm system away so if wear and tear or serious injuries grind them down teams will have a shot.
Wait, never mind. They just have the top farm system in baseball to replace any players who might miss time.
And a short drive north, Malibu has some very sandy beaches
The Athletic's Keith Law picks the Yankees, Tigers, Mariners, Mets, Cubs and Dodgers to win their divisions. He says the Orioles, Blue Jays, Red Sox, Phillies, Pirates and Giants will be the wild-card teams.
The Orioles, Tigers, Phillies and Cubs will advance in the wild-card round. In the NLDS, the Phillies will beat the Dodgers and the Mets will beat the Cubs. In the ALDS, the Mariners will beat the Orioles and the Tigers will beat the Yankees.
The Mets will beat the Phillies for the NL pennant, and the Mariners will take the Tigers for the AL crown. The Mariners will then win their first World Series championship.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7142103/2026/03/25/mlb-predictions-2026-divisions-postseason/?
All of which probably means the Mariners and Mets won't even make the playoffs.
Chourio going on the DL due to a HPB from an AB during an exhibition game ahead of the WBC so that's cool.
Skenes lit up by Mets and can't get out of the first inning. Peralta not exactly spectacular early on, either.
Quote from: MU82 on March 26, 2026, 01:22:06 PMSkenes lit up by Mets and can't get out of the first inning. Peralta not exactly spectacular early on, either.
Skenes got no help from his defense
Brewers a gave up a lead off homer to the White Sox. White Sox fans can't even celebrate it and the Brewers season on life support already.
Phew! Brewers broke the curse of the flying L flag. Never thought we'd win a game again.
Quote from: wadesworld on March 26, 2026, 04:27:03 PMPhew! Brewers broke the curse of the flying L flag. Never thought we'd win a game again.
Worse curse? The flag or the Ben Johnson handshake?
Quote from: wadesworld on March 26, 2026, 04:27:03 PMPhew! Brewers broke the curse of the flying L flag. Never thought we'd win a game again.
Miz only went 5, pretty sure that's an auto-forfeit.
Quote from: wadesworld on March 26, 2026, 04:27:03 PMPhew! Brewers broke the curse of the flying L flag. Never thought we'd win a game again.
Glad we saved up all those runs from October for today.
BrewCrew offense looked exciting today
Quote from: Uncle Rico on March 26, 2026, 04:28:06 PMWorse curse? The flag or the Ben Johnson handshake?
Definitely the Johnson handshake.
What's interesting is the Brewers have won a game since flying the L. The Cubs? They have not. Makes you wonder.
Quote from: wadesworld on March 26, 2026, 04:59:16 PMDefinitely the Johnson handshake.
That's reeko's favorite.
Twins lost, and our season is over.
Anyone playing MLB 26? I have 25 and don't really need it, but I will probably buy in the next couple of days anyway. The game is just gorgeous. May need to play with a different team though.. Brewers may be it.
Quote from: Jay Bee on March 26, 2026, 06:20:24 PMThat's reeko's favorite.
Twins lost, and our season is over.
Anyone playing MLB 26? I have 25 and don't really need it, but I will probably buy in the next couple of days anyway. The game is just gorgeous. May need to play with a different team though.. Brewers may be it.
Again, I'm flattered but not interested. We all agree you need to live your life in the open, though. Don't be a Lindsay Graham, be proud of who you are.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on March 26, 2026, 01:23:05 PMSkenes got no help from his defense
True ... but it's still funny to see Skenes with a 67.50 ERA.
Rumors are that last weekend's warm weather got the Wrigley piss smell near midseason form already.
Quote from: wadesworld on March 26, 2026, 04:27:03 PMPhew! Brewers broke the curse of the flying L flag. Never thought we'd win a game again.
yeah well that's because they flew the wrong L flag like some heathens.
Nico Hoerner six year extension with Cubs.
Are the White Sox eliminated yet?
I'm choosing to "forget" that the Guardians called up Chase DeLauter for the playoffs last season and will celebrate his HR in his first at bat (and two in his first game). The DeLauter era has begun in Cleveland. Or rather, the Ramirez-DeLauter era...gotta give Jose his props.
Quote from: TallTitan34 on March 26, 2026, 09:35:18 PMNico Hoerner six year extension with Cubs.
Never gonna be a slugger like Sandberg or Uggla at 2B, but dude is fantastic with the glove. I think he had the highest WAR amongst 2B last year even without hitting that prolific.
Cubs now have guys that won a GG in the last 3 years at 3 of the 4 infield positions. And the only guy not in that class (Busch) finished top 15 in the NL MVP voting last year. Putting together a really solid team for the next few years including the PCA extension. If Swanson could find some form again, they could be really dangerous.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on March 26, 2026, 11:21:51 PMAre the White Sox eliminated yet?
(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS7Tk4MA1QEi8DhwU_JlY2WZh7dXDzLMPHKAPeiIRoXkkTOmFvPqEMPgmY&s)
Shocked that the Seattle Times Mariner 2026 Preview Section was wrong and they wont go undefeated this season.
Quote from: MU82 on March 25, 2026, 10:50:43 AMShut this thread down right now. The Dodgers have already won the 2026 World Series.
Quote from: JWags85 on March 27, 2026, 10:25:41 AMNever gonna be a slugger like Sandberg or Uggla at 2B, but dude is fantastic with the glove. I think he had the highest WAR amongst 2B last year even without hitting that prolific.
Cubs now have guys that won a GG in the last 3 years at 3 of the 4 infield positions. And the only guy not in that class (Busch) finished top 15 in the NL MVP voting last year. Putting together a really solid team for the next few years including the PCA extension. If Swanson could find some form again, they could be really dangerous.
In reality, he is one of the best hitters on the team. If the Brewers are leading by 1run in the 9th with runners in scoring position, he is the one guy I don't wanna see at the plate.
Quote from: Jockey on March 27, 2026, 03:07:36 PMIn reality, he is one of the best hitters on the team. If the Brewers are leading by 1run in the 9th with runners in scoring position, he is the one guy I don't wanna see at the plate.
Yep. Good player. Him and Turang are the guys in the NL
Quote from: PointWarrior on March 27, 2026, 11:49:35 AMShocked that the Seattle Times Mariner 2026 Preview Section was wrong and they wont go undefeated this season.
Shocked - shocked! - that you're still obsessing about what others say about the Mariners and Seahawks.
Just go with your gut: Both teams suck. That belief of yours was right on last season!
Quote from: MU82 on March 27, 2026, 05:06:47 PMShocked - shocked! - that you're still obsessing about what others say about the Mariners and Seahawks.
Just go with your gut: Both teams suck. That belief of yours was right on last season!
I can't believe the Seattle media would think the Mariners are good after last year. The Times have them having a successful season? Based on what?
Quote from: StillAWarrior on March 27, 2026, 06:39:52 AMI'm choosing to "forget" that the Guardians called up Chase DeLauter for the playoffs last season and will celebrate his HR in his first at bat (and two in his first game). The DeLauter era has begun in Cleveland. Or rather, the Ramirez-DeLauter era...gotta give Jose his props.
...and DeLauter homers in his first AB in game two. That 3 HR in his first 6 MLB (regular season) ABs. Nice start, kid.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on March 27, 2026, 05:28:00 PMI can't believe the Seattle media would think the Mariners are good after last year. The Times have them having a successful season? Based on what?
Through two games, Seattle's 2-3-4 hitters (Raleigh, Rodriguez, Naylor) are a combined 0-for-22 with 12 Ks. Why didn't the Seattle Times predict that?
Looks like the Seattle Times revised their prediction to 161 - 1
Quote from: MU82 on March 27, 2026, 11:26:02 PMThrough two games, Seattle's 2-3-4 hitters (Raleigh, Rodriguez, Naylor) are a combined 0-for-22 with 12 Ks. Why didn't the Seattle Times predict that?
Cade Horton has given up two runs or fewer in his last 13 starts.
Quote from: PointWarrior on March 28, 2026, 02:28:25 PMLooks like the Seattle Times revised their prediction to 161 - 1
And you've revised your prediction to 1-161.
These prices cannot be legit...at least face value:
https://x.com/TheKevinDalton/status/2037905691084767428
Yet the Dodgers will probably draw another 4 million fans again this year. If this guy is so concerned about prices then he should park in lot 13 for $5. It's a bit of a walk, but doable. Food and drinks too expensive? Bring your own. The Dodgers allow you to bring in almost any snacks and beverages you want. I'd rather grab a Dodger dog and a beer, but to each his own. People like to complain about everything nowadays.
Quote from: SoCalEagle on March 28, 2026, 06:36:06 PMYet the Dodgers will probably draw another 4 million fans again this year. If this guy is so concerned about prices then he should park in lot 13 for $5. It's a bit of a walk, but doable. Food and drinks too expensive? Bring your own. The Dodgers allow you to bring in almost any snacks and beverages you want. I'd rather grab a Dodger dog and a beer, but to each his own. People like to complain about everything nowadays.
Next you'll be telling us that Dave Roberts is the best manager in baseball.
lolz
https://x.com/talkinbaseball_/status/2038297562872942849?s=46
Concerns that Murakami won't be able handle MLB velocity may have been overblown.
Is a 2.700 OPS good?
Quote from: Pakuni on March 29, 2026, 02:09:50 PMConcerns that Murakami won't be able handle MLB velocity may have been overblown.
Is a 2.700 OPS good?
It's a shame you can't enjoy him
What a game for the Brewers!
No quit in them.
Quote from: Pakuni on March 29, 2026, 02:09:50 PMConcerns that Murakami won't be able handle MLB velocity may have been overblown.
Is a 2.700 OPS good?
I was at the MLB flagship store in NYC today. Their entire Sox section is only Murakami jerseys. I thought maybe a Montgomery jersey or Tshirt, but no.
Quote from: Dish on March 29, 2026, 08:44:53 PMI was at the MLB flagship store in NYC today. Their entire Sox section is only Murakami jerseys. I thought maybe a Montgomery jersey or Tshirt, but no.
That is amazing
.... that they have a White Sox section. :D
Quote from: StillAWarrior on March 27, 2026, 08:58:03 PM...and DeLauter homers in his first AB in game two. That 3 HR in his first 6 MLB (regular season) ABs. Nice start, kid.
Glad to get DeLauter out of town. What an opening series the kid had!
Was entertaining the idea of going to the Twins' opener on Friday afternoon. Issue is that the forecast is a high of 38. Massive snowstorms coming Thursday and Saturday as well.
Sometimes I miss the Dome.
Quote from: Jay Bee on March 30, 2026, 11:58:54 AMWas entertaining the idea of going to the Twins' opener on Friday afternoon. Issue is that the forecast is a high of 38. Massive snowstorms coming Thursday and Saturday as well.
Sometimes I miss the Dome.
I hear ya. The Metrodome was a dump ... but you knew that if a game was scheduled, the game would be played. And you didn't have to wear a parka, ski hat and gloves to watch it.
Quote from: MU82 on March 30, 2026, 12:49:28 PMI hear ya. The Metrodome was a dump ... but you knew that if a game was scheduled, the game would be played. And you didn't have to wear a parka, ski hat and gloves to watch it.
Minnesotans are marshmallow soft. Green Bay fans would be there in tee shirts and shorts.
Brewers are reportedly close to signing prospect Cooper Pratt to an eight-year extension worth around $50M, with two additional years of club options. Interesting move for someone who is starting his first season in AAA.
Quote from: ChuckyChip on March 30, 2026, 05:45:17 PMBrewers are reportedly close to signing prospect Cooper Pratt to an eight-year extension worth around $50M, with two additional years of club options. Interesting move for someone who is starting his first season in AAA.
The most amazing part of this story is that it was reported by Bob Nightengale and he didn't f it up
Brewers sweep looking a touch more impressive now.
Quote from: cheebs09 on March 30, 2026, 06:51:45 PMBrewers sweep looking a touch more impressive now.
The Sox and Rockies have put MLB on notice!
Quote from: MU82 on March 30, 2026, 10:57:28 AMGlad to get DeLauter out of town. What an opening series the kid had!
Starting your career with the AL Player of the Week recognition must be a rush. Hope the kid can keep it up. The Guardians could use another live bat in the lineup.
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/HEsMj_oWcAIdZpu.jpg)
Kind of hoping the Ashby usage slows down a bit. It seemed he was overused at the end of last year.
Last night, the Yankees challenged five ball/strike calls by Mike Estabrook ... and won all five challenges. But they still lost the game.
https://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/breaking-news/article/yankees-correctly-challenge-5-straight-missed-calls-in-loss-to-mariners-aaron-boone-and-umpire-mike-estabrook-exchange-words-042950906.html?
Quote from: MU82 on March 31, 2026, 09:26:32 AMLast night, the Yankees challenged five ball/strike calls by Mike Estabrook ... and won all five challenges. But they still lost the game.
https://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/breaking-news/article/yankees-correctly-challenge-5-straight-missed-calls-in-loss-to-mariners-aaron-boone-and-umpire-mike-estabrook-exchange-words-042950906.html?
I'm convinced this year is to embarrass the umps and go full ABS next year.
Quote from: TallTitan34 on March 31, 2026, 11:18:02 AMI'm convinced this year is to embarrass the umps and go full ABS next year.
I'm here for all the CB Bucknor highlights.
Quote from: TallTitan34 on March 31, 2026, 11:18:02 AMI'm convinced this year is to embarrass the umps and go full ABS next year.
I find it hard to get into/care about early season baseball. Opening Day is fun, but between March Madness, NBA home stretch, end of the EPL/CL, and NHL playoffs, I don't do much more than keep track of the Cubs record/trends/stats. As such, I usually scroll right by the majority of MLB highlights or posts on X or other social media for the next few months.
HOWEVA, ABS has changed that social media piece in a big way. It's absolutely ELECTRIC. The crowd pops are like a WWE event. And that's just for mid game challenges. The reaction when it finally comes to a big game/big moment decisive challenge is gonna be tremendous.
But at this point, I don't know how it's not coming ASAP. Home plate umps get the ball/strike call in their ear and call it that way, only out there to make judgment calls on base running/put outs/foul balls and relay the ABS. It's inevitable cause by mid summer we're gonna have so much real time interactions of how bad a lot of umps are.
I'm only sad that this happened 2 years after Angel Hernandez retired or we would have seen him absolutely try to fist fight people after a 10th successful ABS challenge
This was incredible.
https://x.com/cyrthogg/status/2039151216068809154?s=46&t=ppua9BCUAa7dWM9-SthPmg
In the 6th inning of tonight's Cubs-Angels game, PCA misplayed a line drive into a double, and then Bregman couldn't handle a hot shot hit right at him. Angels scored twice.
Quote from: The Sultan on March 31, 2026, 08:26:02 PMThis was incredible.
https://x.com/cyrthogg/status/2039151216068809154?s=46&t=ppua9BCUAa7dWM9-SthPmg
CB making the NFL refs a lot of money tonight
Quote from: The Sultan on March 31, 2026, 08:26:02 PMThis was incredible.
https://x.com/cyrthogg/status/2039151216068809154?s=46&t=ppua9BCUAa7dWM9-SthPmg
Who says you can't drink and still do your job?
From The Athletic:
Less than two weeks after missing out on a spot on the Seattle Mariners' Opening Day roster, infielder Colt Emerson on Tuesday signed an extension with the M's that is the largest in history for any prospect yet to make his MLB debut.
The 20-year-old prospect's deal, The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal confirmed, is for eight years and $95 million — $13 million more than the Milwaukee Brewers signed MLB top prospect Jackson Chourio for in 2023. Chourio's eight-year, $82 million extension was the most lucrative contract offered to a player yet to debut in the majors at the time. Chourio was 19 and had barely played beyond Double A, where he totaled 128 games.
Wow. High risk, hopefully high reward.
Brewers just did the same thing with Cooper Pratt.
Quote from: cheebs09 on April 01, 2026, 07:15:38 AMBrewers just did the same thing with Cooper Pratt.
There is some belief owners are going to use service time as a carrot towards a salary cap, in that they'll cut service time and the arbitration years if players agree to a salary cap. Theory being players can test the open market earlier and get a payday sooner than later.
Whether the players go for it, who knows? But I'm willing to bet we'll see a few more deals like this through the course of the year. The Brewers are allegedly pursuing this with a number of minor leaguers.
The problem with the strategy, of course, is if - as often happens - these prospects don't achieve MLB success.
I remember when Corey Patterson was an absolute can't-miss prospect; I'm guessing the Cubs are glad they didn't hand him $100M when he was in the minors.
The Brewers, Mariners and the many other non-Dodgers/Yankees/Mets franchises can't afford to just throw $100M away on multiple prospects.
I understand why they're doing it, and I hope they are right on all of these guys. But as I said, it's a big risk for what they hope will be a big reward.
Quote from: MU82 on April 01, 2026, 10:40:24 AMThe problem with the strategy, of course, is if - as often happens - these prospects don't achieve MLB success.
I remember when Corey Patterson was an absolute can't-miss prospect; I'm guessing the Cubs are glad they didn't hand him $100M when he was in the minors.
The Brewers, Mariners and the many other non-Dodgers/Yankees/Mets franchises can't afford to just throw $100M away on multiple prospects.
I understand why they're doing it, and I hope they are right on all of these guys. But as I said, it's a big risk for what they hope will be a big reward.
Of course, that's a risky proposition but Pratt's value per dollar would equate to an average player. If he's a 2-3 war player, it's a massive value.
His case is interesting because he's a Boras client. While Boras and the Brewers have a good history, it's still a bit jarring he let a client sign this deal. Maybe that's a bad sign!
Quote from: WhiteTrash on March 31, 2026, 10:23:00 PMWho says you can't drink and still do your job?
He's scheduled to be behind the plate at today's Brewers-Rays game. Should be fun!
Quote from: MU82 on April 01, 2026, 11:18:26 AMHe's scheduled to be behind the plate at today's Brewers-Rays game. Should be fun!
Miz pitching too.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on March 30, 2026, 03:12:34 PMMinnesotans are marshmallow soft. Green Bay fans would be there in tee shirts and shorts.
Wild take from a team who plays under a roof.
Anywho, a 5f game at Lambeau hits different then a 40f day at a baseball game.
Quote from: cheebs09 on March 31, 2026, 11:30:08 AMI'm here for all the CB Bucknor highlights.
Red Sox blew his first game by getting two challenges wrong early in the game (along with 1 right). He had some terrible blatant misses later in the game but they couldn't challenge. I think the Reds got 5 or 6 overturned in the game.
Quote from: CTWarrior on April 01, 2026, 12:13:26 PMRed Sox blew his first game by getting two challenges wrong early in the game (along with 1 right). He had some terrible blatant misses later in the game but they couldn't challenge. I think the Reds got 5 or 6 overturned in the game.
He called strike 3 on Geno Saurez on two consecutive pitches - complete with an exaggerated arm pump - only to have both calls overturned.
Quote from: MU82 on April 01, 2026, 12:33:14 PMHe called strike 3 on Geno Saurez on two consecutive pitches - complete with an exaggerated arm pump - only to have both calls overturned.
His pissy and annoyed face/demeanor on that second challenge, even before it was shown to be correct, was hilarious.
Quote from: cheebs09 on April 01, 2026, 07:15:38 AMBrewers just did the same thing with Cooper Pratt.
Pratt was surprising. Emerson had great numbers in AA/AAA last year. Pratt was just decent in AA last season. That's not to say he won't turn into a good MLB player, but his numbers weren't "oh wow, lock him in good", IMO. Especially compared like for like to Emerson.
I'm at LGA this morning trying to get home, plane sits on tarmac for 90 minutes, then we have to go back to balance the weight of the plane.
United announces they will compensate $300 to 8 volunteers to take a later flight.
I go to get my daughter a Coke as we wait and the gate announces they have their volunteers, time to re-board.
We're standing waiting at the back of the line and right next to me is a very familiar voice. It's Tom Ricketts on his phone. He hangs up and I go "Hey Tom, the $300 isn't enough to entice you off this flight?".
He goes "Nah, I got bumped up to first class, I'm not giving that up."
Nice guy, talked to him for a while as we waited to board.
Quote from: Dish on April 01, 2026, 02:08:53 PMI'm at LGA this morning trying to get home, plane sits on tarmac for 90 minutes, then we have to go back to balance the weight of the plane.
United announces they will compensate $300 to 8 volunteers to take a later flight.
I go to get my daughter a Coke as we wait and the gate announces they have their volunteers, time to re-board.
We're standing waiting at the back of the line and right next to me is a very familiar voice. It's Tom Ricketts on his phone. He hangs up and I go "Hey Tom, the $300 isn't enough to entice you off this flight?".
He goes "Nah, I got bumped up to first class, I'm not giving that up."
Nice guy, talked to him for a while as we waited to board.
I have had a lot of fun with LaGuardia the last week and a half.
* LGA is still under "flight management" from the crash a week and a half ago.
* My Monday morning flight for March 23 was obviously canceled immediately after the crash. I enjoy completely rearranging travel schedules at 5:00am. (Fly to alternate location.)
* My Monday morning flight for March 30 was cancelled, but at least they let me know Sunday evening so I was able to schedule something reasonable.
* My meetings in Alabama ended sooner than planned and my scheduled late afternoon flight from Atlanta was already delayed an hour so I managed to catch an earlier flight back to LGA. I had to give up my Comfort Plus aisle seat for a window in Economy. No baseball owners were on my flight.
* Carry-on luggage is out of control.
Tough start of the year for the Pale Hose. On pace to have a -750 run differential. :o
Quote from: Uncle Rico on April 01, 2026, 10:43:27 AMOf course, that's a risky proposition but Pratt's value per dollar would equate to an average player. If he's a 2-3 war player, it's a massive value.
His case is interesting because he's a Boras client. While Boras and the Brewers have a good history, it's still a bit jarring he let a client sign this deal. Maybe that's a bad sign!
Pratt's defense is such that it probably gives you a pretty good 2 WAR floor. If he does jackcrap with the bat it's a win.
I could see them trying this with Made but with the idea that they will let him fester in the minors much longer than they need to. Worked on Chourio - we will see if it works on Made
When I realized that the Guardians were going to start the season with seven games on the road against Seattle and the Dodgers, I would have happily accepted a 4-3 record in those games. Solid start for the season.
That's tough for Cade Horton. Guy looked like a stud.
19-year-old Konnor Griffin, rated the #1 prospect in baseball, made his MLB debut today at SS for the Pirates.
Came up for the first time in the second inning and, after just barely fouling off a pitch to keep his AB alive, he laced an RBI double into the gap. He then scored on a single. The opening-day crowd went wild.
Quote from: Dish on April 03, 2026, 04:14:07 PMThat's tough for Cade Horton. Guy looked like a stud.
TJ?
Quote from: Dish on April 03, 2026, 04:14:07 PMThat's tough for Cade Horton. Guy looked like a stud.
Thankfully, Chicago fans believe there's no amount of injuries to star players that can derail a season.
Incredible start to Sproat's Brewers career.
The Angels beat the Mariners 1-0 as RF Jo Adell robbed not 1 ... not 2 ... but 3 HRs. The last catch, in the 9th inning, was especially amazing.
Quote from: MU82 on April 05, 2026, 12:29:10 AMThe Angels beat the Mariners 1-0 as RF Jo Adell robbed not 1 ... not 2 ... but 3 HRs. The last catch, in the 9th inning, was especially amazing.
I was wondering why all the stars on the mariners are hitting .038.
Quote from: Jockey on April 05, 2026, 06:52:26 AMI was wondering why all the stars on the mariners are hitting .038.
Yeah, just about the entire team hasn't hit this season. They're fortunate to be 4-5.
They have the same problem they had when they were struggling last season (before they got hot in September): It's either a HR or bust, and right now it's bust.
They've got very good pitching and it's a long season. Raleigh's not gonna get anywhere near 60 HR again, but he's gonna have more than zero.
Quote from: MU82 on April 05, 2026, 10:26:55 AMYeah, just about the entire team hasn't hit this season. They're fortunate to be 4-5.
They have the same problem they had when they were struggling last season (before they got hot in September): It's either a HR or bust, and right now it's bust.
They've got very good pitching and it's a long season. Raleigh's not gonna get anywhere near 60 HR again, but he's gonna have more than zero.
Weird early season. Rookies are hitting better than veteran all-stars. I've never seen this many good players all be bad at once. It seems like the guys who played in the WBC are struggling the most.
The white Sox just swept the AL champions. I am indifferent about this.
Quote from: Shaka Shart on April 05, 2026, 07:25:09 PMThe white Sox just swept the AL champions. I am indifferent about this.
As you should be. Like a regular season win over UConn, enjoyment is forbidden.
At least one of the Chicago teams isn't in last place.
Willson Contreras deserves Mason Miller to the head
Quote from: GB Warrior on April 06, 2026, 06:52:24 PMWillson Contreras deserves Mason Miller to the head
He's just bringing The Cardinal Way to the Northeast.
https://www.reddit.com/r/baseball/comments/1seg05m/highlight_david_hamilton_catches_some_spikes_in/
Pete Crow for Four batting eighth huh
Quote from: Shaka Shart on April 06, 2026, 08:28:07 PMPete Crow for Four batting eighth huh
Wonder how much of the Cubs sluggish start has to do with the karma of Ben Johnson's poor sportsmanship?
Quote from: Uncle Rico on April 06, 2026, 09:47:28 PMWonder how much of the Cubs sluggish start has to do with the karma of Ben Johnson's poor sportsmanship?
They're still distracted with worry over Matt Shaw losing his best friend
Quote from: Uncle Rico on April 06, 2026, 09:47:28 PMWonder how much of the Cubs sluggish start has to do with the karma of Ben Johnson's poor sportsmanship?
Can't be cleansed til they move to Gary
https://x.com/CyrtHogg/status/1933312544069861472
This is the guy who is mad the Brewers have hit him with pitches too much...
Very on brand for Willllson to take revenge for a years-old personal grievance by cleating a former teammate of his new team in the 10th game of the season.
Cade Horton done for the season. Sh!tty break for him and the Cubs.
Thankfully, most pitchers come back from this, and many are better than ever.
RIP Davey Lopes
Davey will be missed. Part of the longest playing infield of all time. Garvey, Lopes, Russel, and Cey. 8 and a half seasons. 833 total games. Both records.
Quote from: SoCalEagle on April 08, 2026, 04:49:10 PMDavey will be missed. Part of the longest playing infield of all time. Garvey, Lopes, Russel, and Cey. 8 and a half seasons. 833 total games. Both records.
Lopes had the impossible task of managing the Brewers during the death rattle of the Selig era.
Miscalculations on talent from the major league level through the minors. Came in on the heels of a decade of misses left and right in the draft. Was given a lineup with power but one that was also prone to swinging and missing a lot. Little to no pitching talent or depth.
He did what he could but no one was succeeding with what he was given. Wasn't great with the media but couldn't blame him. Too bad the was he only shot at the big chair. Never had a chance
https://www.mlb.com/news/brewers-release-city-connect-2-0-jerseys
Not a huge fan of these "Wisco" jerseys, but the sleeve patch with the barrelman is pretty awesome.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on April 08, 2026, 06:19:27 PMLopes had the impossible task of managing the Brewers during the death rattle of the Selig era.
Miscalculations on talent from the major league level through the minors. Came in on the heels of a decade of misses left and right in the draft. Was given a lineup with power but one that was also prone to swinging and missing a lot. Little to no pitching talent or depth.
He did what he could but no one was succeeding with what he was given. Wasn't great with the media but couldn't blame him. Too bad the was he only shot at the big chair. Never had a chance
To say he was not great with the media was an understatement. He viewed every media interaction like a personal affront.
Quote from: The Sultan on April 10, 2026, 07:52:23 AMhttps://www.mlb.com/news/brewers-release-city-connect-2-0-jerseys
Not a huge fan of these "Wisco" jerseys, but the sleeve patch with the barrelman is pretty awesome.
The first time I saw them, I did not like them. Especially, after last years... which I thought were great.
But the new ones have grown on me already. Personally, I'd remove the numbers on the front of the jersey because it just looks cluttered. Also, I'd have made the "Base Blue" have some sort of wave effect in the material, or in-thread some gold or silver on a diagonal to make them pop or shimmer like lake water.
Feels like they got close.
Quote from: Hards Alumni on April 10, 2026, 08:26:05 AMThe first time I saw them, I did not like them. Especially, after last years... which I thought were great.
...
Feels like they got close.
Spiritually, they're going for exactly the right thing. The Brewers as "Wisconsin's team" is 100%. The miss is using the word "Wisco." That's like, what people from the Chicago burbs going to Door County might say.
Quote from: MUBurrow on April 10, 2026, 08:52:30 AMSpiritually, they're going for exactly the right thing. The Brewers as "Wisconsin's team" is 100%. The miss is using the word "Wisco." That's like, what people from the Chicago burbs going to Door County might say.
I think Wisco has been widely adopted statewide as well. There is Wisco-pop and several beers that use Wisco in them... Wisco-disco... a bar in Madison is called the Wisco, and there is the Wisco Hotel group.
It's just a shame Udder Tuggers is already being used.
They're just mid. Not great, not offensive. They look like little league uniforms, but so do most of the City Connect jerseys (including the Brewers' previous version, which were admittedly better than these but the light blue is now a regular uniform color so I get the redesign).
I've definitely been to restaurants that have a "Wisco burger."
Quote from: Hards Alumni on April 10, 2026, 09:30:11 AMI think Wisco has been widely adopted statewide as well. There is Wisco-pop and several beers that use Wisco in them... Wisco-disco... a bar in Madison is called the Wisco, and there is the Wisco Hotel group.
I think the "
Ills" would be perfect for the CWS.
Wish they'd just call up Trey Parker and Matt Stone and fully adapt a "Milwaukee Beers" version as the city connects.
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/5/55/Baseketball.jpg)
The Mariners, Tigers, Cubs and Red Sox are in last place in their respective divisions. The Phillies and Blue Jays are barely out of last place in theirs.
It's early, and some of these teams obviously will turn things around. But some won't.
The people most mad about the "Wisco" thing are UW-Madison grads who hate when their university is referred to as Wisco.
However, the Brewers should remember their history and know how many people in the state fought against the stadium deal and how many people in Mequon won't go to the stadium because they have to pass through Milwaukee
Quote from: MU82 on April 10, 2026, 01:34:47 PMThe Mariners, Tigers, Cubs and Red Sox are in last place in their respective divisions. The Phillies and Blue Jays are barely out of last place in theirs.
It's early, and some of these teams obviously will turn things around. But some won't.
The Tigers, particularly the core of Greene, Carpenter, and Torkelson, continue to hit like it is the 2025 playoffs.
Quote from: tower912 on April 10, 2026, 02:06:39 PMThe Tigers, particularly the core of Greene, Carpenter, and Torkelson, continue to hit like it is the 2025 playoffs.
And the Mariners, particularly the core of Raleigh, Rodriguez and Naylor, are hitting like the Tigers did in the 2015 playoffs. 😜
Lord the Brewers need to find major league quality hitting at short and third until Made, Pratt, etc are ready. Ortiz especially needs to go. What an embarrassing AB to end the game last night, not a bit surprising though.
Quote from: Pakuni on April 08, 2026, 03:04:51 PMRIP Davey Lopes
And now RIP Phil Garner
Anyone check on Rene Lachemann lately?
I thought the Noah Schultz hype done by the Sox/media was dumb. I still think he's not totally ready and came away tonight feeling the same after his debut.
Caleb Bonemer is going to be a stud.
I'm selling some Roch Cholowsky stock and buying some Vahn Lackey stock.
17 good games can get you $150 million. Just ask Kevin McGonigle.
The Brewers stink, but at least we aren't paying MVPete over $100MM.
QuoteIn 67 games since Aug. 2 of last season, Crow-Armstrong is slashing .195/.243/.290. The underlying metrics are even uglier.
Over that span, he's posted a wRC+ of 47, the worst mark in baseball among the 149 hitters who qualify. Rockies outfielder Jordan Beck is next at 55. His .270 xwOBA ranks 145th, while his actual wOBA (.234) is also dead last. His .095 isolated power, a measure of raw power output, ranks 135th in MLB, while his .246 BABIP is 130th.
Crow-Armstrong's approach seems to be at the heart of his decline. His 4.4% walk rate ranks 140th, well below the average of roughly 9%. And he's been worth -15.9 runs above average according to Fangraphs, by far the worst mark in baseball. That's a remarkable reversal of fortune after he burst onto the scene last year.
Crow-Armstrong has always been a free swinger, but that tendency has now reached an extreme level. In 2025, he chased 41.4% of pitches outside the strike zone. This season, that number has jumped to 49.2%, putting him in the first percentile of chase rate league-wide. The league average is generally around 30%, a gap that helps explain his struggles. And that's only part of it.
Crow-Armstrong swung at 80.4% of pitches he saw in the strike zone in 2025. This season, that has dropped to 70.9%. He is chasing more pitches off the plate while being less aggressive on the ones he should be attacking. His strikeout rate has risen from 23.1% in his first 107 games of 2025 to 27.0% since then, and is up to 30.1% this season.
Quote from: wadesworld on April 16, 2026, 10:08:46 AMThe Brewers stink, but at least we aren't paying MVPete over $100MM.
I still think this is the year he catches a fly ball a 100' over his head. I believe in him
Quote from: wadesworld on April 16, 2026, 10:08:46 AMThe Brewers stink, but at least we aren't paying MVPete over $100MM.
I don't think they stink, I think they're missing 3 of the best five hitters.
Bullpen needs to pitch a lot better though.
Quote from: BM1090 on April 16, 2026, 10:25:11 AMI don't think they stink, I think they're missing 3 of the best five hitters.
Bullpen needs to pitch a lot better though.
Lost velocity from Megill and Uribe is a problem. I know Uribe closed the door last night but long term, I think it's wishful thinking unless that velocity returns.
Farm system depth will be helpful as they possibly look for arms out of the pen.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on April 16, 2026, 10:43:08 AMLost velocity from Megill and Uribe is a problem. I know Uribe closed the door last night but long term, I think it's wishful thinking unless that velocity returns.
Farm system depth will be helpful as they possibly look for arms out of the pen.
Agree. Last year they had a few guys tick up in velocity as the season went on. Hoping it's the same this year. Neither are at an age that they *should* be losing velocity, especially Uribe.
Tigers back to .500 despite getting nothing from Greene, Carpenter, and Torkelson. Eventually, the offense has to carry its share.
Since Valdez got torched for a 6 run first inning on April 8, over the course 6 games and 8 innings, Tigers pitchers have allowed a total of 10 runs. Saving Detroit's bacon.
Hoping the Brew Crew can tread water until their hitters come back in May. The bullpen is definitely a concern early on though.
The Dodgers and Mets convened next to Robinson's statue before their game, as Dodgers manager Dave Roberts addressed the players. "You look at New York, you look at Los Angeles, probably the two most diverse cities in the world. Jackie would look back and be very proud that the guys that are suiting up tonight reflect his dream, his vision on what equality, unity look like."
Too woke, sure, but still very well-said.
Quote from: MU82 on April 16, 2026, 11:17:16 AMThe Dodgers and Mets convened next to Robinson's statue before their game, as Dodgers manager Dave Roberts addressed the players. "You look at New York, you look at Los Angeles, probably the two most diverse cities in the world. Jackie would look back and be very proud that the guys that are suiting up tonight reflect his dream, his vision on what equality, unity look like."
Too woke, sure, but still very well-said.
And then they were mugged and shot
Quote from: Uncle Rico on April 16, 2026, 11:39:42 AMAnd then they were mugged and shot
By trans immigrants.
Quote from: wadesworld on April 16, 2026, 10:08:46 AMThe Brewers stink, but at least we aren't paying MVPete over $100MM.
They don't pay him for this batting, they pay him because no HR is safe when he's out there.
Will Aaron Ashby win 30 games?
Jim Wilkonson has to be working as a consultant for the Brewers at this point.
Hilltoppers will know.
Tower jinx.
But the bats came through.
RIP Garrett Anderson.
Quote from: Pakuni on April 17, 2026, 01:10:11 PMRIP Garrett Anderson.
I'd pay to watch him, but not Scott Rolen. 53 is way too young.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on April 16, 2026, 10:43:08 AMLost velocity from Megill and Uribe is a problem. I know Uribe closed the door last night but long term, I think it's wishful thinking unless that velocity returns.
Megill's average fastball this April so far is 97.7 mph, the exact same as his average speed from last April. Expect that to build up as it did last season.
Quote from: BrewCity83 on April 17, 2026, 04:17:53 PMMegill's average fastball this April so far is 97.7 mph, the exact same as his average speed from last April. Expect that to build up as it did last season.
I'm going off what the beat writer has been writing. Yesterday was encouraging.
https://x.com/jomboymedia/status/2045571756967014725?s=46
The entire AL has 4 teams with a winning record.
The NL Central has 5.
I shall name him PCAT
https://x.com/11point7/status/2046760601960292564?s=46
The absence of a salary cap in MLB is so scary that the San Diego Padres just sold for a record $3.9 billion.
https://x.com/marcusleshock/status/2046774320119091268?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2046774320119091268%7Ctwgr%5E4c4426e1a8361655cc546e6922b779b7720f5da4%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.si.com%2Fmlb%2Fcubs%2Fwrigley-field-rat-running-wild-spooks-phillies-dugout
This checks out.
Quote from: wadesworld on April 22, 2026, 11:05:14 AMhttps://x.com/marcusleshock/status/2046774320119091268?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2046774320119091268%7Ctwgr%5E4c4426e1a8361655cc546e6922b779b7720f5da4%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.si.com%2Fmlb%2Fcubs%2Fwrigley-field-rat-running-wild-spooks-phillies-dugout
This checks out.
Not even the rats like the urinals at the dump
https://x.com/baseballquotes1/status/2045504585607823796?s=46
This checks out.
Quote from: TallTitan34 on April 22, 2026, 11:09:07 AMhttps://x.com/baseballquotes1/status/2045504585607823796?s=46
This checks out.
And the Cubs have to play home games in that same field when there's bad weather in Chicago. So congrats?
I've never heard of an enclosed building taking water damage before you shared this.
Quote from: wadesworld on April 22, 2026, 11:05:14 AMhttps://x.com/marcusleshock/status/2046774320119091268?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2046774320119091268%7Ctwgr%5E4c4426e1a8361655cc546e6922b779b7720f5da4%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.si.com%2Fmlb%2Fcubs%2Fwrigley-field-rat-running-wild-spooks-phillies-dugout
This checks out.
I can't load twitter at work (don't report me Keefe!) but I assume this is a picture of Steve Bartman?
Quote from: MU82 on April 22, 2026, 10:02:30 AMThe absence of a salary cap in MLB is so scary that the San Diego Padres just sold for a record $3.9 billion.
No salary cap but a Competitive Balance Tax.
Total Tax Paid: T
otal assessments for 2025 exceeded $400 million.
Quote from: TallTitan34 on April 22, 2026, 11:09:07 AMhttps://x.com/baseballquotes1/status/2045504585607823796?s=46
This checks out.
Stadium not built for consecutive 100 year flooding, got it
Quote from: wadesworld on April 22, 2026, 11:05:14 AMhttps://x.com/marcusleshock/status/2046774320119091268?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2046774320119091268%7Ctwgr%5E4c4426e1a8361655cc546e6922b779b7720f5da4%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.si.com%2Fmlb%2Fcubs%2Fwrigley-field-rat-running-wild-spooks-phillies-dugout
This checks out.
100 year old building in major city has a rat in it, got it
It's not even that Murakami is on fire, but his homers are bombs. It's amazing he signed with the Sox.
Quote from: TallTitan34 on April 22, 2026, 04:58:50 PM100 year old building in major city has a rat in it, got it
But enough about the Ricketts
Depaul head coach did an admittedly excellent job with the national anthem today.
(https://i.imgur.com/eRZiwEd.jpeg)
Mariners with a nice road sweep of the Fightin' Yadis.
PCA with the catch of the year
https://bsky.app/profile/chadmoriyama.bsky.social/post/3mkefbmvygc23
Quote from: Uncle Rico on April 26, 2026, 06:49:21 PMPCA with the catch of the year
https://bsky.app/profile/chadmoriyama.bsky.social/post/3mkefbmvygc23
*MVPete
Quote from: Uncle Rico on April 26, 2026, 06:49:21 PMPCA with the catch of the year
https://bsky.app/profile/chadmoriyama.bsky.social/post/3mkefbmvygc23
That's two flyballs that I've seen PCA turn into doubles this season; he didn't get charged with errors on either, so they don't go against his fielding stats. Not saying he's anything but a very good outfielder, but the hype is way overboard. He hasn't hit much since last July, either.
Crazy day for ABS yesterday.
The Mets thought they had a bases-loaded walk but the ball was challenged and changed to an inning-ending strikeout. It was as close as they came to scoring in a loss to Colorado.
Mariners pinch-hitter Rob Refsnyder was called out in the ninth inning on a pitch several inches out of the strike zone. But he challenged the call, which was overturned, and then hit a game-winning home run at St. Louis.
There have been complaints, but the ABS system, by and large, seems to be doing its job.
I just saw retired New York Yankee first baseman, Tino Martinez, in the LaGuardia Delta lounge.
ABS has been great. I think it shows that umps by and large do a very good job, and there is no need to have "robot umps," but its nice to have a challenge in place during high leverage situations.
Manfred gets a lot of grief, but the rules instituted during his tenure has made the game 100% more watchable.
Quote from: The Sultan on April 27, 2026, 10:11:20 AMABS has been great. I think it shows that umps by and large do a very good job, and there is no need to have "robot umps," but its nice to have a challenge in place during high leverage situations.
Manfred gets a lot of grief, but the rules instituted during his tenure has made the game 100% more watchable.
Manfred hates baseball, which is good because all of his additions have improved it. Now figure out how we can all actually watch the sport.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on April 26, 2026, 06:49:21 PMPCA with the catch of the year
https://bsky.app/profile/chadmoriyama.bsky.social/post/3mkefbmvygc23
I'm not going to die on the hill of 'PCA is bad at defense', because he's most certainly not.
That said, his spacial judgement on flyballs over his head is sub-zero, and it results in everything looking a lot harder than it should. As such, normies think that they're looking at the second coming of Willie Mays.
Quote from: The Sultan on April 27, 2026, 10:11:20 AMABS has been great. I think it shows that umps by and large do a very good job, and there is no need to have "robot umps," but its nice to have a challenge in place during high leverage situations.
Manfred gets a lot of grief, but the rules instituted during his tenure has made the game 100% more watchable.
Yup. MLB umps are pretty damn good. Most of the reversed calls have been on pitches less than an inch out of the zone.
Every once in a while, a pitch that misses by several inches gets called a strike. Those are the rare exceptions, and they're always surprising. Glad the ABS system exists to reverse those.
Mason Miller's scoreless streak finally came to an end last night. But it might still be intact if the third-base umpire didn't blow a call that let the Cubs' leadoff batter reach on a pretty obvious foul ball.
Unfortunately, MLB replay rules don't allow challenges on such plays. You can challenge a ball/strike call that might be 1 centimeter off, but you can't challenge whether a batted ball is fair or foul. Dopey.
EDIT: I was wrong about the ball being foul, as the link in Sultan's post showed. Wasn't the first time, won't be the last time!
Quote from: MU82 on April 28, 2026, 11:30:49 AMMason Miller's scoreless streak finally came to an end last night. But it might still be intact if the third-base umpire didn't blow a call that let the Cubs' leadoff batter reach on a pretty obvious foul ball.
Unfortunately, MLB replay rules don't allow challenges on such plays. You can challenge a ball/strike call that might be 1 centimeter off, but you can't challenge whether a batted ball is fair or foul. Dopey.
As I understand it, if any part of the ball is over the plane of the baseline, and is touched by a player, it is a fair ball. So, while you can see dirt in that picture, the ball may still be fair since a portion of it was over the base line.
https://www.closecallsports.com/2023/07/why-was-this-ball-called-fair-in-new.html?m=1#google_vignette
Quote from: The Sultan on April 28, 2026, 11:46:17 AMAs I understand it, if any part of the ball is over the plane of the baseline, and is touched by a player, it is a fair ball. So, while you can see dirt in that picture, the ball may still be fair since a portion of it was over the base line.
https://www.closecallsports.com/2023/07/why-was-this-ball-called-fair-in-new.html?m=1#google_vignette
Thanks for that explainer. While I still think replay should be available for these kinds of plays, it looks like the ball on this particular play was, indeed, fair. Mea culpa.
Quote from: MU82 on April 28, 2026, 12:11:59 PMThanks for that explainer. While I still think replay should be available for these kinds of plays, it looks like the ball on this particular play was, indeed, fair. Mea culpa.
The problem is that there isn't a camera angle better than where the ump stands to make that call.
PCA with a low and outside breaking ball on 0-2
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Quote from: Shaka Shart on April 28, 2026, 07:16:35 PMPCA with a low and outside breaking ball on 0-2
(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTuh5q28G45IBQUjbsGMc2GQQ0Ty9vG8Y-CrrlSMM_GsWNNq0pnwJIPBwU&s=10)
Lol kind of looks like him.
Quote from: wadesworld on April 28, 2026, 07:32:23 PMLol kind of looks like him.
Well yeah it's a picture of him
Wow both Chicago teams two games back. Baseball town
Looking at third order records, the Reds are currently outperforming their numbers by 5.4 wins!
https://claydavenport.com/stats/standings.html
Tigers put all that money into starting pitching but the best they could do at closer was 106-year-old Kenley Jansen?
The many whispers saying the white Sox are back are growing louder
Quote from: MU82 on April 29, 2026, 09:09:00 PMTigers put all that money into starting pitching but the best they could do at closer was 106-year-old Kenley Jansen?
Three relievers who have seasons with 20+ saves. Vest, Finnegan, Jansen.
The Tigers are a hot mess right now.
Quote from: Shaka Shart on April 29, 2026, 11:29:18 PMThe many whispers saying the white Sox are back are growing louder
I'm sure I'll jinks them, but is 70 wins in the cards?
This endeth the Brewers career of Brandon Woodruff
Quote from: Uncle Rico on April 30, 2026, 01:20:43 PMThis endeth the Brewers career of Brandon Woodruff
Hard not to think about all of the sand that $22M QO could have purchased
When Skubal called timeout and started massaging his elbow and forearm last night, my first thought was that Detroit had dodged a $400 million bullet.
Seriously, I think Detroit still tries to sign him, but final decision won't be until after the CBA is signed and they know what they have to work with.
Quote from: GB Warrior on April 30, 2026, 02:14:03 PMHard not to think about all of the sand that $22M QO could have purchased
A LOT
Quote from: tower912 on April 30, 2026, 05:56:33 AMThree relievers who have seasons with 20+ saves. Vest, Finnegan, Jansen.
The Tigers are a hot mess right now.
The Athletic had an article recently about how the days of the full-time closer is going away due to analytics.
Quote from: MU82 on April 29, 2026, 09:09:00 PMTigers put all that money into starting pitching but the best they could do at closer was 106-year-old Kenley Jansen?
To be totally fair, age aside, Jansen was actually pretty damn good last year, albeit on a very mediocre team. His WHIP was under 1 for the first time since his peak in the mid 2010s where he was a monster on those Dodgers teams, even more significant since he's lost some juice and is pitching to contact a lot more than he used to. He's not been good this year, but its not like they signed someone who was absolute toast/had been showing signs of being done.
You'd think this may be his last year, maybe 1 more if someone will pay him, but will be one of the most fascinating HOF level careers in awhile. Made it to AAA as a catcher, good enough to start for the Dutch in the WBC, but didn't have a great bat. Didn't start pitching till he was 22 and in less than a year he was good enough to get promoted to the majors. By his late 20s he was the best closer in baseball for a good 3 years. Fell off a bit during/after COVID then rebounded and was really good for the Red Sox and Braves and is gonna pitch till he was almost 40 without ever missing a chunk of time with injury. He's basically right at the HOF probability level where everyone above him is in.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on April 30, 2026, 03:13:02 PMThe Athletic had an article recently about how the days of the full-time closer is going away due to analytics.
No one wants to work anymore
Quote from: GB Warrior on April 30, 2026, 04:52:39 PMNo one wants to work anymore
I get the joke, but it's more of having a rotation of closers than a lockdown every day closer like the old school guys like Mariano, Sutter, Mark Davis, Eck, etc.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on April 30, 2026, 01:20:43 PMThis endeth the Brewers career of Brandon Woodruff
weird
Quote from: GB Warrior on April 30, 2026, 02:14:03 PMHard not to think about all of the sand that $22M QO could have purchased
to be fair there's nothing in the last 4 years that could've shown that he's injury prone.
Quote from: CreightonWarrior on April 30, 2026, 06:47:26 PMweird to be fair there's nothing in the last 4 years that could've shown that he's injury prone.
I thought it was worth a 1-year flier. If it had been a multi-year deal, that would have been a different story. Offering the qualifying offer was the right move, 1-year deal and had he declined, extra draft pick.
I think it depends on the game situation. If you have a one run lead in the seventh facing the 3, 4, and 5 hitters with a guy on second, that may be the most important time to use your best reliever.
Quote from: JWags85 on April 30, 2026, 03:33:17 PMTo be totally fair, age aside, Jansen was actually pretty damn good last year, albeit on a very mediocre team. His WHIP was under 1 for the first time since his peak in the mid 2010s where he was a monster on those Dodgers teams, even more significant since he's lost some juice and is pitching to contact a lot more than he used to. He's not been good this year, but its not like they signed someone who was absolute toast/had been showing signs of being done.
You'd think this may be his last year, maybe 1 more if someone will pay him, but will be one of the most fascinating HOF level careers in awhile. Made it to AAA as a catcher, good enough to start for the Dutch in the WBC, but didn't have a great bat. Didn't start pitching till he was 22 and in less than a year he was good enough to get promoted to the majors. By his late 20s he was the best closer in baseball for a good 3 years. Fell off a bit during/after COVID then rebounded and was really good for the Red Sox and Braves and is gonna pitch till he was almost 40 without ever missing a chunk of time with injury. He's basically right at the HOF probability level where everyone above him is in.
He's had a fine career. I'm glad he's not my team's closer in 2026.
With Yelich, Churio, and Vaughn already injured, the Crew loses Woodruff and Miz on back-to-back days.
Someone else will finally win the Central. If not, all 4 managers should be fired.
Really unfortunate for the Brewers they are the only team with injuries.
Murakami & Montgomery new M&M boys.
Miz is fine. Who knows with Woodruff. They get Chourio and Vaughn back in a few days. They've weathered the storm and played above .500 baseball. Rotation has been great, offense is coming around.
Quote from: Dish on May 01, 2026, 10:14:11 PMMurakami & Montgomery new M&M boys.
Dare I say I'm having fun tuning in? A little!
Quote from: TallTitan34 on May 01, 2026, 09:29:58 PMReally unfortunate for the Brewers they are the only team with injuries.
Who said that? That's wild someone would say that.
Quote from: BM1090 on May 02, 2026, 12:00:39 AMMiz is fine. Who knows with Woodruff. They get Chourio and Vaughn back in a few days. They've weathered the storm and played above .500 baseball. Rotation has been great, offense is coming around.
Yeah, it will be interesting once the Brewers start playing more NL Central teams. Their schedule was very AL heavy to start the year.
It feels like the division will be a dog fight all year.
The Kyle Harrison trade has been great so far.
Quote from: tower912 on April 30, 2026, 05:56:33 AMThree relievers who have seasons with 20+ saves. Vest, Finnegan, Jansen.
The Tigers are a hot mess right now.
Vest to the IL. (Jansen may follow) Joining Verlander, Mize, McKinstry, Meadows, Baez. Three all-stars, a HOF'er, starting CF. Other than that...
The Tigers are a hot mess right now.
Who do they think they are, the Lions?
Quote from: cheebs09 on May 02, 2026, 06:09:29 PMThe Kyle Harrison trade has been great so far.
Zerpa trade, on the other, though Collins is beginning to look like a 6-week wonder.
Quote from: cheebs09 on May 02, 2026, 06:09:29 PMThe Kyle Harrison trade has been great so far.
If I were the Red Sox, I would start trade negotiations with the Brewers, and then simply not trade the players they're interested in
Long time New York Yankee radio broadcaster, John Sterling, passed away today at the age of 87.
Quote from: MU Fan in Connecticut on May 04, 2026, 12:45:51 PMLong time New York Yankee radio broadcaster, John Sterling, passed away today at the age of 87.
Vaxxed?
I didn't realize he was that old.
Skubal having elbow surgery.
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Quote from: tower912 on May 04, 2026, 01:34:54 PMSkubal having elbow surgery.
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Why would anyone pay a pitcher market value. Invest in sand
Quote from: tower912 on May 04, 2026, 01:34:54 PMSkubal having elbow surgery.
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Woof for him and the Tigers. Paying pitchers has always been an iffy proposition but in the modern landscape of maximizing velocity, it feels doubly iffy.
Paying should mean paying a long term deal.
GREAT day for the Dodgers, though. Now they can offer him $500MM in the offseason (and defer $495MM of it) while nobody else will give him more than $300MM, rather than the $750MM they would've had to offer him otherwise.
Quote from: tower912 on May 04, 2026, 01:34:54 PMSkubal having elbow surgery.
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Damn, that sucks.
Best case scenario, arthroscopic to clean out debris. Fingers crossed.
Quote from: GB Warrior on May 04, 2026, 01:50:33 PMWhy would anyone pay a pitcher market value. Invest in sand
Yup. Trade a utility infielder for Kyle Harrison.
Better ERA for cheap.
Injuries no matta. Go find someone better in the portal.
Quote from: tower912 on May 04, 2026, 01:34:54 PMSkubal having elbow surgery.
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doesn't sounds like anything major - cleaning out bone chips. I had that done once.
But yeah, that's why the Tigers were smart to not break the bank for him.
Garrett Mitchell caught that ball, BS overturn.
It's my analysis the Brewers are going to need some positive HR regression to be competitive this year.
Quote from: Dish on May 04, 2026, 07:39:14 PMGarrett Mitchell caught that ball, BS overturn.
https://x.com/i/status/2051461729742098546
Absolutely a catch.
I think it pops out of his glove in the image below and touches grass.
I don't know if there is enough evidence, however, to reverse the call.
Quote from: TallTitan34 on May 05, 2026, 02:14:31 PMI think it pops out of his glove in the image below and touches grass.
I don't know if there is enough evidence, however, to reverse the call.
Yeah this angle felt pretty clear. Still nearly a sick play
The Skubal injury is why it makes it even more insane to me that they pulled him in a game 5 with a 2-1 lead going into the 7th, having retired 13 straight batters and at 99 pitches. Pulling the best pitcher in the game, who is pitching at his best, in a win or go home game. Just wild. You were never going to pay him. Ride your horse.
Good for you, AJ Hinch. Much respect.
MLB continues to be doomed because of lack of salary cap.
From Yahoo Sports:
Nationally-televised MLB broadcasts are averaging 2.28 million viewers this season, a 44% increase over last year and the best mark since 2017. Attendance is also up 3% over last year, trending towards the league's fourth straight annual increase.
Quote from: MU82 on May 08, 2026, 09:07:52 AMMLB continues to be doomed because of lack of salary cap.
From Yahoo Sports:
Nationally-televised MLB broadcasts are averaging 2.28 million viewers this season, a 44% increase over last year and the best mark since 2017. Attendance is also up 3% over last year, trending towards the league's fourth straight annual increase.
Serious question. How many baseball games are nationally televised?
Quote from: WhiteTrash on May 08, 2026, 04:32:23 PMSerious question. How many baseball games are nationally televised?
No idea which games they are counting.
Quote from: WhiteTrash on May 08, 2026, 04:32:23 PMSerious question. How many baseball games are nationally televised?
My guess would be 150+.
Fox, FS1, ESPN, NBC, Apple
RIP Bobby Cox. One of the all-time respected managers.
Quote from: MU82 on May 09, 2026, 03:08:56 PMRIP Bobby Cox. One of the all-time respected managers.
Vaxxed?
Quote from: MU82 on May 09, 2026, 03:08:56 PMRIP Bobby Cox. One of the all-time respected managers.
One more ejection.
Quote from: GB Warrior on May 09, 2026, 04:47:17 PMUnequivocally not
Was he drinking processed milk and not driving around with dead animal carcasses in his vehicle? Otherwise, if he wasn't vaxxed, I'm not sure how he would have died
Not enough time in the tanning bed.
Big loss of Cox...praying for JB
Cal Raleigh's last 9 games:
0-for-36, with 16 strikeouts.
Quote from: MU82 on May 11, 2026, 10:36:10 PMCal Raleigh's last 9 games:
0-for-36, with 16 strikeouts.
Even Joey Ortiz would've had a bloop single or two
Quote from: Jockey on May 08, 2026, 10:42:56 PMMy guess would be 150+.
Fox, FS1, ESPN, NBC, Apple
Out of 2430 games played each season that would be less than 10 percent of all games played.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on May 12, 2026, 06:04:20 AMEven Joey Ortiz would've had a bloop single or two
I highly doubt it
Quote from: muwarrior69 on May 12, 2026, 06:36:26 AMOut of 2430 games played each season that would be less than 10 percent of all games played.
I'm actually surprised if it's that many.
Quote from: The Sultan on May 12, 2026, 08:58:35 AMI'm actually surprised if it's that many.
Each team plays a 162 game schedule. There are 30 teams. Since it takes 2 teams to play one game, 15 games x 162 scheduled = 2430 games. Not sure if you commenting on number of games played or nationally televised.
Nationally televised. I just don't think that many are shown to a national audience.
Depending on what you consider nationally televised, Google gives the following information:
- ESPN/ABC: 30 games (primarily weeknights)
- FOX/FS1: Over 85 games (includes "Baseball Night in America" on Saturdays)
- NBC/Peacock: 61 games (includes 25 "Sunday Night Baseball" games)
- Apple TV: 50 games ("Friday Night Baseball" has 2 games for 25 weeks)
Quote from: The Sultan on May 12, 2026, 08:58:35 AMI'm actually surprised if it's that many.
I was too, having never really thought about it.
I think it is more like 200 games now that I look at it. And that doesn't count the post-season where every game is nationally televised.
Quote from: MU82 on May 11, 2026, 10:36:10 PMCal Raleigh's last 9 games:
0-for-36, with 16 strikeouts.
.244 OBP. 2nd worst BA among all starters.
Yet, he is batting cleanup?
Chris Davis 2.0? Bout the same age as Davis when he fell off a cliff.
Quote from: Jockey on May 12, 2026, 11:51:35 AM.244 OBP. 2nd worst BA among all starters.
Yet, he is batting cleanup?
Chris Davis 2.0? Bout the same age as Davis when he fell off a cliff.
Quote from: Jockey on May 12, 2026, 11:51:35 AM.244 OBP. 2nd worst BA among all starters.
Yet, he is batting cleanup?
He was moved down from second in the order. He and his manager are both searching.
Ohtani (4-for-38, 0 HR in last 11 games) and Alvarez (7-for-38, 2 XBH in 10 May games) are also slumping now, too (though not as bad as Raleigh). It happens.
Quote from: MU82 on May 12, 2026, 12:08:44 PMHe was moved down from second in the order. He and his manager are both searching.
Ohtani (4-for-38, 0 HR in last 11 games) and Alvarez (7-for-38, 2 XBH in 10 May games) are also slumping now, too (though not as bad as Raleigh). It happens.
Vaxxed?
Quote from: The Sultan on May 12, 2026, 10:52:23 AMNationally televised. I just don't think that many are shown to a national audience.
When I asked the question, I was trying to think of when and where national MLB games are aired. I know about Sunday Night Baseball, but that was it. I don't think citing national broadcast numbers is a great measure of the sport, but I like that MLB is doing well.
I think baseball is in a good spot. I think some in the press use the NFL and maybe the NBA as a measuring stick, but that is unfair. It's kinda like using Google or Apple as the standard of financial performance.
I agree. With at least 8-10 games played every day for 6 months, it's apples/oranges to try to compare to the one game per week the NFL teams play.
Quote from: BrewCity83 on May 12, 2026, 04:47:22 PMI agree. With at least 8-10 games played every day for 6 months, it's apples/oranges to try to compare to the one game per week the NFL teams play.
Even the NBA and NHL play just a little over half as many game as baseball. Is there any sport that come close to playing 162 games every season?
Raleigh ran his hitless streak to 0-for-38 Tuesday before lining a single to right. He then followed with a hard hit to left in his next at-bat.
The previous night, after another 0-for-4 game, Raleigh showered while wearing his full uniform.
Teammate Logan Gilbert, he said, "gave me some good advice to wash off the bad mojo or juju from the baseball gods. So yeah, it worked. He was right, so I gotta give him credit where credit's due."
The white Sox *redacted* another thriller and have now *redacted* as many games so far this year vs KC as all last year.
Still quite the *redacted* season so far!
Point is still mad Miz got an All Star nod and doesn't see the excitement with him.
I am declaring White Sox enthusiasm as officially back here on Scoop. They are now at .500 and would be a playoff team if the playoffs started today.
Will they make the playoffs? Probably not, but for the few Sox fans on here, rejoice at once again being able to enjoy the product here on Scoop!
Quote from: Dish on May 13, 2026, 09:56:02 PMI am declaring White Sox enthusiasm as officially back here on Scoop. They are now at .500 and would be a playoff team if the playoffs started today.
Will they make the playoffs? Probably not, but for the few Sox fans on here, rejoice at once again being able to enjoy the product here on Scoop!
Cannot be excited about an AL team, sorry.
Quote from: wadesworld on May 13, 2026, 09:59:09 PMCannot be excited about an AL team, sorry.
You're right, probably needs its own underground forum.
Quote from: Dish on May 13, 2026, 09:56:02 PMI am declaring White Sox enthusiasm as officially back here on Scoop. They are now at .500 and would be a playoff team if the playoffs started today.
Will they make the playoffs? Probably not, but for the few Sox fans on here, rejoice at once again being able to enjoy the product here on Scoop!
I'm sure this will bite me in the ass but........ Go Go White Sox! ;D