MLB 2018 Season

[WI inferiority Complexes]

Can anything beat this scoop idea

While it would be wonderful to eliminate Manny Ramirez's 1.743 OPS during the '08 NLDS against the Cubs, I don't think I can get behind the idea of leaving trade deadline guys from playoff rosters.

[#UnleashSean]

How about a tag up being the best play in baseball history?

I'll stand behind my drunken decision that the tag up to 2nd was the best play ever. And screw the haters

[Vander Blue Man Group]

Addison Russell's ex-wife posted a detailed and disturbing blog post last night.  MLB needs to re-open the investigation and I wouldn't be surprised if Russell has played his last inning as a Cub. 

https://lifewithmelis310373032.wordpress.com/

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

https://twitter.com/eric_nehm/status/1043021743428755457

I think I might be a Baker Mayfield fan now.

[wadesworld]

https://twitter.com/eric_nehm/status/1043021743428755457

I think I might be a Baker Mayfield fan now.

He showed up to the stadium in a Yelich jersey as well.

[JWags85]

Addison Russell's ex-wife posted a detailed and disturbing blog post last night.  MLB needs to re-open the investigation and I wouldn't be surprised if Russell has played his last inning as a Cub. 

https://lifewithmelis310373032.wordpress.com/

I think the feeling from Cubs fans has slowly evolved from "he's a young dude and father, hope he can get his life together" to "man, this dude is a scumbag", especially when you haven't gotten much in the way of defense of him.

[wadesworld]

I think the feeling from Cubs fans has slowly evolved from "he's a young dude and father, hope he can get his life together" to "man, this dude is a scumbag", especially when you haven't gotten much in the way of defense of him.

I think it was more of "these are unsubstantiated claims and all he did was cheat on his wife.  Meh."  To, "I better walk that back, the claims may not be so unsubstantiated."

[Vander Blue Man Group]

I think the feeling from Cubs fans has slowly evolved from "he's a young dude and father, hope he can get his life together" to "man, this dude is a scumbag", especially when you haven't gotten much in the way of defense of him.

I had no doubt he cheated on his wife multiple times and likely wasn't a good guy.  Second-hand domestic violence claims via social media that are then removed and her apparent lack of cooperation into the investigation made it more difficult to know what to believe about that.  This new post changes that.

MLB needs to investigate and she needs to cooperate fully.   

[SaveOD238]

https://twitter.com/eric_nehm/status/1043021743428755457

I think I might be a Baker Mayfield fan now.

I read somewhere that they practice/workout together in the offseason, though they might not have time this year.  Super Bowl is only like a week before spring training starts.

[buckchuckler]

He showed up to the stadium in a Yelich jersey as well.

There was a fairly compelling article in MLB.com yesterday stating a case for deGrom to win the MVP.  The biggest factor was he is about 2 fWAR above Yelich/Baez.

Not that he will win, but it was an interesting point of view.

And I hope the Brewers are ready to take advantage because the White Sox are gonna sweeeeeeeeeep!!!!!!


Hmmmm....


Edit:  Here is the link to that story

https://www.mlb.com/news/jacob-degrom-should-be-national-league-mvp/c-295265432?tid=277658066

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Because I was curious, here's the Brewers' record against the various divisions:

NL West: 23-10 (.697)
NL East: 20-13 (.606)
AL Central: 10-7 (.588)
NL Central: 34-36 (.486)

Hard to win your division if you can't beat your division. They have a chance to finish at or above .500 if they can win both of the next series.

[wadesworld]

There was a fairly compelling article in MLB.com yesterday stating a case for deGrom to win the MVP.  The biggest factor was he is about 2 fWAR above Yelich/Baez.

Not that he will win, but it was an interesting point of view.

And I hope the Brewers are ready to take advantage because the White Sox are gonna sweeeeeeeeeep!!!!!!

Hmmmm....

Hah.  I hope you're right.

[jesmu84]

Addison Russell's ex-wife posted a detailed and disturbing blog post last night.  MLB needs to re-open the investigation and I wouldn't be surprised if Russell has played his last inning as a Cub. 

https://lifewithmelis310373032.wordpress.com/

https://www.barstoolsports.com/baseball/bombshell-blog-post-by-addison-russells-ex-wife-alleges-years-of-physical-verbal-and-emotional-abuse

[ZiggysFryBoy]

Russell placed on "administrative leave" by MLB.

First chapman, now Russell.  New definition of Winning Ugly.

Yet Cubs fans still boo Braun. 

[Jockey]

https://www.barstoolsports.com/baseball/bombshell-blog-post-by-addison-russells-ex-wife-alleges-years-of-physical-verbal-and-emotional-abuse

Will Addison ever play another game for the Cubs?

[jsglow]

That is a horrible, sad story. 

[Plaque Lives Matter!]

Not a great sidestep by Theo. Would have expected a stronger statement. ”I would say that I know him in a baseball context. ... He’s a member of this organization who has been an active member of this club.”

[tower912]

Victor Martinez choosing to end his career on Saturday.  He wants his final at-bats to be at home. 

[Lennys Tap]

And I hope the Brewers are ready to take advantage because the White Sox are gonna sweeeeeeeeeep!!!!!!

1 down...

[Vander Blue Man Group]

Not a great sidestep by Theo. Would have expected a stronger statement. ”I would say that I know him in a baseball context. ... He’s a member of this organization who has been an active member of this club.”

What should he have said?  Perhaps you should share the rest of his quotes.

There's nothing to Cubs can do while MLB is investigating per the joint domestic violence policy.

[buckchuckler]

1 down...

Lopez's last 5 starts have been 7,7,6,7,7 in term of IP.   1,1,0,0,1 in terms of runs (binary solo!!!!!) 6,6,10,6,8 for K's. 

With that said, I wouldn't put anything past the Sox bullpen right now.  They have some talent there, but most of it has been at AA or AAA for most of the season.

[Vander Blue Man Group]

Russell placed on "administrative leave" by MLB.

First chapman, now Russell.  New definition of Winning Ugly.

Yet Cubs fans still boo Braun.

In regards to Chapman you have a valid point. Russell not so much.

[buckchuckler]

Victor Martinez choosing to end his career on Saturday.  He wants his final at-bats to be at home.

That's cool.  Great hitter, great career.

[buckchuckler]

Russell placed on "administrative leave" by MLB.

First chapman, now Russell.  New definition of Winning Ugly.

Yet Cubs fans still boo Braun.

Braun tried to cover his cheating by trying to ruin an innocent guys life -  if I am remembering correctly.  That is completely boo-able in every way.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Braun tried to cover his cheating by trying to ruin an innocent guys life -  if I am remembering correctly.  That is completely boo-able in every way.

IIRC, the guy wasn't innocent, he did screw up. Did that make Braun any less guilty? No but the guy made a mistake. It's no different than a criminal getting off because of a mistake in chain of custody. Criminal is still a scumbag but the mistake is on law enforcement.