2022 MLB Thread

[JWags85]

It does look like Donaldson called him Jackie in the past and Anderson told (or at least I'm assuming) him not to call him that. It sounds like the two aren't particularly fond of each other based on a slide.

So, I'm not sure it's racially motivated but rather Donaldson needling him for a comment that may seem like Anderson was comparing himself to Jackie Robinson. However, Donaldson shouldn't have made the comment in my opinion.

https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/33978457/tim-anderson-addresses-josh-donaldson-incident-care-less-suspension

Yea.  Again, Donaldson isn't an angel and he and TA have had beef for years.  Sometimes that leads to people chirping too much.  But that's sports. 

Boone's comment I think was fair and pretty spot on.  It wasn't racist, it wasn't supposed to be racist...but its trending towards something that can be misconstrued so its probably not smart.  Which I don't have an issue with.

That was most certainly the reply I expected.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

That diving stop followed by the backhanded flip from the glove by Wong to Urias was a helluva play. Best Brewer defensive play that I can recall this season.

[PGsHeroes32]

The Twins better hope that when the schedule picks up they start playing better baseball.

They still have to play through the crutch of having the dumbest manager the game has ever seen.

[Jockey]

Congrats, Gabe Kapler.

[Jockey]

Has LaRussa become the worst manager in baseball?

[MU82]

Congrats, Gabe Kapler.

He'd better watch out. School shootings and coup attempts don't bring outrage. But failure to worship the star spangled banner ... that makes people very angry.

[Uncle Rico]

He'd better watch out. School shootings and coup attempts don't bring outrage. But failure to worship the star spangled banner ... that makes people very angry.

It's the best time to take a dump at the stadium or arena

[MU82]

Throwing this in here because we don't have a college baseball thread ...

NC State is whining about being left out of the NCAA baseball tournament. Their record is good but the selection committee cited a weak non-conference schedule and a poor record against the best teams in the ACC.

During the final stretch of the regular season, they lost series to Virginia Tech, Louisville, North Carolina and Wake Forest. Their lone ACC series win in the final month of the season was against a bad Duke team.

So as is the case with every basketball team that doesn't get a tourney bid, I don't feel sorry for them one iota.

It's in your control. Win another freakin' game or another freakin' series. Then you won't have to cry like babies.

[Dish]

The White Sox loss today drops them into third place in the AL Central. Next 6 games are against Tampa & Dodgers.

Good times.

[Jockey]

The White Sox loss today drops them into third place in the AL Central. Next 6 games are against Tampa & Dodgers.

Good times.

The schedule for the whole month is brutal. If they can play .500 in June, they should still have a chance. If not, it will be a long summer.

[MU82]

Don't worry, guys. La Russa will use unwritten rules of managing to right the ship.

[MUBurrow]

Speaking of unwritten rules, what is the sporting thing to do when you face a position player pitching?  Its been happening more and more, which is fun.  Assuming the team pitching a position player is losing big, should you just go home run or bust as the batter?  Gotta think you could hit seeing eye singles all day, but you don't want to be there for hours, either.

[Jockey]

Speaking of unwritten rules, what is the sporting thing to do when you face a position player pitching?  Its been happening more and more, which is fun.  Assuming the team pitching a position player is losing big, should you just go home run or bust as the batter?  Gotta think you could hit seeing eye singles all day, but you don't want to be there for hours, either.

Guys don't wanna make outs. Ever.

Just hit the ball as far as you can. I would imagine that LaRussa and Yadi would be offended if a guy was bunting in that situation - which is actually understandable.

[CreightonWarrior]

Injuries keep racking up for the brewers.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Injuries keep racking up for the brewers.

Woodruff
Peralta
Perdomo
Adames
Renfroe
Brosseau
Narvaez
Gustave
Cousins
Maybe Urias now

Anyone I missed?

[Dickthedribbler]

Brewers getting no-hit into the 8th.

[Dickthedribbler]

Brewers getting no-hit into the 8th.

Broken up with 2 outs in 8th. Kolton Wong double.

[tower912]

Injuries keep racking up for the brewers.

Tigers fans share your pain.

[PGsHeroes32]

Angels truly might never win another game.

What a complete collapse today.

[MU82]

Angels truly might never win another game.

What a complete collapse today.

In other words ...

Trout and Ohtani for co-MVP?

[dgies9156]

Meanwhile, the St. Louis Cardinals win three of five from the Small Sloth Bears after sweeping the San Diego Padres.

This team looks pretty good. Imagine how good they will be when Flaherty is back!

[wadesworld]

Meanwhile, the St. Louis Cardinals win three of five from the Small Sloth Bears after sweeping the San Diego Padres.

This team looks pretty good. Imagine how good they will be when Flaherty is back!

Probably not as good as the Brewers when they get Woody, Freddy, Urias, Adames, Narvaez, Renfroe, and Brousseau back.

[Uncle Rico]

Probably not as good as the Brewers when they get Woody, Freddy, Urias, Adames, Narvaez, Renfroe, and Brousseau back.

Flaherty isn't Cardinals material

[PGsHeroes32]

Angels truly might never win another game.

What a complete collapse today.

Getting blanked 1-0 by Wacha today now.

Team is god awful.

[MU82]

Can't believe I'm the first to comment on the firing of the guy who reinvented baseball.

The Angels obviously were underachieving, but I was a little surprised this happened so quickly. 2 weeks ago he was being touted for Manager of the Year.