2023 MLB Thread

[MUfan12]

Brewers picking up right where they left off last season. Crap hitting. Crap defense. Mediocre pitching.

[Jockey]

Someone is going to have 80 stolen bases this year. Watching Braves/Nats, Acuna worked Corbin perfectly to have him throw over twice. After he couldn't throw over any more, Acuna immediately took off and easily stole second.

I agree. There are quite a few guys that can do it. I'd put my money on Mateo or Ruiz.

[wadesworld]

This thread is going to turn into a MU game thread after one game this year isn't it?  One game into the season and we're done with the Brewers already.

[MUBBau]

This thread is going to turn into a MU game thread after one game this year isn't it?  One game into the season and we're done with the Brewers already.

You must be new here

[Jockey]

This thread is going to turn into a MU game thread after one game this year isn't it?  One game into the season and we're done with the Brewers already.

Big enough sample size for some.

[Pakuni]

Jose Abreu in an Astros uniform is gross.

[Dish]

I agree. There are quite a few guys that can do it. I'd put my money on Mateo or Ruiz.

I have Mateo at 30-1 to lead MLB in SB's. 🤞

[Skatastrophy]

This thread is going to turn into a MU game thread after one game this year isn't it?  One game into the season and we're done with the Brewers already.

We're all Cubbies fans anyway, right?

Great home opener today. Wonderful walk home after the game.

More stretch limos trying to work their way through my neighborhood than I've ever seen (moved here during the pandemic).

[Jockey]

Comparing 2023 to 2022:

Average opening day game time dropped 31 minutes.
Stolen base attempts more than doubled.
Hits per game increased by 2.4 per game.
Singles and triples all increased as HR went down.

Less dead time and more baseball action. Win/win.

Obviously a small sample size comparing the two opening days. Will be interesting to see these trends as the sample size gets larger.

Stats were from The Athletic.

[dgies9156]

We're all Cubbies fans anyway,

Oh HELL NO!

[real chili 83]

Oh HELL NO!

^^^^^^Dropped on his head^^^^^^

[Jockey]

I have Mateo at 30-1 to lead MLB in SB's. 🤞

Through the first 3 calendar days of the season, stolen bases have almost tripled.

Success rate with the new rules is up to 88% as opposed to 65% last year over the same period. I expect that to continue based on 3 factors.

1. Larger bases
2. Pitcher throws to 1st base are limited.
3. Pitch clock. Runners can time their jump as clock runs down and pitcher's concentration is on the clock rather than the runner.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Do we like the increased stolen bases? I'm a fan personally...but an 88% success rate does seem a touch high. Teams will need to figure out a new way to keep runners in check

[cheebs09]

Do we like the increased stolen bases? I'm a fan personally...but an 88% success rate does seem a touch high. Teams will need to figure out a new way to keep runners in check

After the second pickoff attempt, is there any reason for a runner to not start going to second base immediately. Is the only worry a pitchout?

It just seems like basically an automatic stolen base, which is the part I don't like. I liked it better when it was almost a 50/50 proposition. Made it a true risky strategy.

[Lennys Tap]

Do we like the increased stolen bases? I'm a fan personally...but an 88% success rate does seem a touch high. Teams will need to figure out a new way to keep runners in check

Baseball was my first love and I played it into my 20s. Personally, I love all the changes. Faster games, more emphasis on speed, contact and athletic ability, less on raw power.

[MUBurrow]

After the second pickoff attempt, is there any reason for a runner to not start going to second base immediately. Is the only worry a pitchout?

It just seems like basically an automatic stolen base, which is the part I don't like. I liked it better when it was almost a 50/50 proposition. Made it a true risky strategy.

I believe if you try for a third pickoff and get the out, there is no penalty. But if you go for the third pickoff and don't get the out, the runner automatically advances.

[cheebs09]

I believe if you try for a third pickoff and get the out, there is no penalty. But if you go for the third pickoff and don't get the out, the runner automatically advances.

Ah. That makes sense. Thanks!

[PGsHeroes32]

Its Royals and that needs to be said.

But I do like the potential of the twins pitching. Its nice for once having a starting rotation where you can at least be confident in all 5 guys. And a good late game reliever core.

Offense is very questionable and Pagan needs to be fired into the sun though.

[cheebs09]

Do the Brewers have the best offense in baseball?

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

So....maybe opening day was too soon to write off the Brewers?

[jesmu84]

https://twitter.com/PrazMaster/status/1643084744354156545?t=yMcUyODLFG2huD1uaNJrUw&s=19

[cheebs09]

https://twitter.com/PrazMaster/status/1643084744354156545?t=yMcUyODLFG2huD1uaNJrUw&s=19

Isn't that an usher that walks by right at the end?

I don't know that I'll ever go to an Opening Day Brewers game.

[ZiggysFryBoy]

https://twitter.com/PrazMaster/status/1643084744354156545?t=yMcUyODLFG2huD1uaNJrUw&s=19

Hahaha, well done Rico!

[Uncle Rico]

Hahaha, well done Rico!

As drunk as I've been at Country and the Keg through the years, I've managed to never urinate outside a bathroom.  Never hurled at a game, either.  Have to question my commitment to the team

[Spotcheck Billy]

oops, the Cardinal way is under attack: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/36069257/ex-cardinals-vp-terry-mcdonough-accuses-owner-cheating