MLB 2018 Season

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

The Red $ox, Cub$ and A$tro$ all have bigger payroll than the Yanks, not to mention the Met$.

Is that correct? I've got the Yankee$ at #6, with the A$tro$ at #9 and the Met$ at #12.

https://www.spotrac.com/mlb/payroll/

First time in a long time they haven't been top 3.

[mu03eng]

Woodruff with the start. Crew goes with 11 pitchers, leaving most of the lefty guys in the clubhouse. Santana and Broxton get the nod. I gotta give Couns and Stearns credit. They studied the analytics because all 25 will play key roles these next handful.  Expect hockey line changes if they advance.

My only fear with this approach (which I support) is CC overmanaging. Things are just different in the NLDS and I hope we can let some guys pitch through some spots and not burn up the pen by throwing a lot of arms out there.

[MUBurrow]

Times and Networks
https://twitter.com/MLB_PR/status/1047154124914081792

Viewing question - if viewing through youtube.tv, are the games blacked out in home markets? E.g. if i live in MKE and am planning to watch on youtube.tv, is the Brewers game blacked out because I don't have the local fox sports affiliate?

[Jockey]

Viewing question - if viewing through youtube.tv, are the games blacked out in home markets? E.g. if i live in MKE and am planning to watch on youtube.tv, is the Brewers game blacked out because I don't have the local fox sports affiliate?

Some programs, like sports events, aren't available in certain geographic locations. These restrictions are set by content owners and vary based on your location, the program you're watching, and more.


Not a definitive answer, but these blackouts are done to protect the local regional network.

I will be very surprised if you are able to view the game at home - you probably will need to hit any local bar to watch it.

[jsglow]

My only fear with this approach (which I support) is CC overmanaging. Things are just different in the NLDS and I hope we can let some guys pitch through some spots and not burn up the pen by throwing a lot of arms out there.

True dat. But bullpenning sure worked in that key game in STL. I'm expecting that Couns has plans for each of these two home games that are situation specific (big lead, close, trailing). Every pitcher on the roster has been lights out lately. Does Freddy potentially pitch today? Helluva opportunity for the kid. Future sure looks  bright with these young kids.

[MU82]

The Red $ox, Cub$ and A$tro$ all have bigger payroll than the Yanks, not to mention the Met$.

OK. You're free to use the $ for them, too.

Don't be insulted by it. Decades ago, I was a yuuuge Yankee fan, and I bragged that my team's owner was willing to outbid all others for talent.

[HouWarrior]

With the current excitement I have watched a few Brewers games recently on Fox or FS1. When the brewers are home in Milwaukee I admit to noticing the distraction of the brunette cleavage behind the plate in the first row. Is she an owners wife?

I know this is not a very PC post but geeez try a turtleneck, lady I am trying to watch a game

[cheebs09]

With the current excitement I have watched a few Brewers games recently on Fox or FS1. When the brewers are home in Milwaukee I admit to noticing the distraction of the brunette cleavage behind the plate in the first row. Is she an owners wife?

I know this is not a very PC post but geeez try a turtleneck, lady I am trying to watch a game

Front Row Amy. She had 15 minutes of fame in 2011 I believe.

[wadesworld]

Why are teams still pitching to him...?

[TSmith34, Inc.]

Why are teams still pitching to him...?

Would you have unintentionally intentionally walked him and put two on?

[wadesworld]

Would you have unintentionally intentionally walked him and put two on?

If it's me, yes. The guy is unbelievable.

[TSmith34, Inc.]

Generous strike zone today

[JWags85]

If it's me, yes. The guy is unbelievable.

Yep, take your chances with him on the road lately.  I'm certainly not giving him anything at Miller Park.  He's unconscious.  He's like Griffey in his own video game right now

[wadesworld]

Arcia: better tagged than Baez. Discuss.

[CreightonWarrior]

I'm wondering if an obstruction call should've been made on Desmond with the clear fake tag.

Also, not crazy about Braun's attitude there, especially when he blew a scoring chance in the first on a bone head play.

[SaveOD238]

I'm wondering if an obstruction call should've been made on Desmond with the clear fake tag.

Also, not crazy about Braun's attitude there, especially when he blew a scoring chance in the first on a bone head play.

Obstruction is, by definition, obstructing the runner's path to the base.  It might be bush-league (though I think it was just smart baseball) but it's not obstruction.

[TSmith34, Inc.]

Only 3 Ks out of 4?  Disappointing.

[cheebs09]

Big win for a 5 game series. Brewers going down 0-1 there would have been really tough.

[rocket surgeon]

With the current excitement I have watched a few Brewers games recently on Fox or FS1. When the brewers are home in Milwaukee I admit to noticing the distraction of the brunette cleavage behind the plate in the first row. Is she an owners wife?

I know this is not a very PC post but geeez try a turtleneck, lady I am trying to watch a game

She keeps diligent score every game...whata fan😳

[GB Warrior]

Big win for a 5 game series. Brewers going down 0-1 there would have been really tough.

Huge win, and perhaps more important to end that game in 10. The bullpen game worked brilliantly, and only Soria was unexpectedly used. This game goes to 11, 12 and it's a nightmare scenario that would permeate through the rest of the series

[MUDPT]

Viewing question - if viewing through youtube.tv, are the games blacked out in home markets? E.g. if i live in MKE and am planning to watch on youtube.tv, is the Brewers game blacked out because I don't have the local fox sports affiliate?

I was streaming the game on my phone for my colleagues during a meeting in the Dells last night, so you should be good with a national broadcast. That being said, I have MLB network on my cable package and can log in to watch remotely. Anyone know how to get the game for someone with a Roku on Sunday? Is it on the MLBTV app?

I figured it out. It's on MLBTV. Also looks like game 4 for is tentative for 8:30 Monday night and game 5, 3:30 Wednesday.

[WarriorDad]

Well, of course, but they will have to do without Addison for 40 games, unless he is able to appeal and get it reduced or....

  or just go straight to rehab??

http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/24883798/chicago-cubs-shortstop-addison-russell-suspended-40-games-mlb

It is retroactive to Sept 21st is my understanding, the impact to next year will be about 30 games.  I am not convinced he is back with the team and hope they find a way to get rid of him.

[#UnleashSean]

Viewing question - if viewing through youtube.tv, are the games blacked out in home markets? E.g. if i live in MKE and am planning to watch on youtube.tv, is the Brewers game blacked out because I don't have the local fox sports affiliate?

No, youtube tv is considered cable so it would be exactly like using spectrum or direct tv.

[GGGG]

My only fear with this approach (which I support) is CC overmanaging. Things are just different in the NLDS and I hope we can let some guys pitch through some spots and not burn up the pen by throwing a lot of arms out there.

How are things different in the NLDS?  Outside of extra rest days, which opens up more of your pitching staff, why would a manager change up the way he approaches in game decisions during the playoffs?

[CTWarrior]

How are things different in the NLDS?  Outside of extra rest days, which opens up more of your pitching staff, why would a manager change up the way he approaches in game decisions during the playoffs?

Main difference is that in the postseason you don't sacrifice today for tomorrow, unless a game is hopelessy out of reach.  You will use a guy who should probably rest, especially bullpen guys.  Guys don't get days off.  If you've got a clear number 1 catcher, he will catch all the games, whereas during the season you give him a day off every week.  Otherwise, you manage to win the game like you always do.