2026 MLB Thread

[GB Warrior]

Both teams play on the same field with the same rules. Can't make it any fairer than that.

I am a recent bandwagon Brewer fan, so I did like the final score, but either way, that was the most exciting game of the post season. These are two really great teams.

Exactly right. How is this any different than the idiosyncrasies of Fenway or Houston, or the wind tunnels at Wrigley.

Padres complaining that we should use technology to determine that it was a HR when all available tech says no.

[The Sultan]

Exactly right. How is this any different than the idiosyncrasies of Fenway or Houston, or the wind tunnels at Wrigley.

Not to mention the weeds they have growing on their outfield walls.

Padres complaining that we should use technology to determine that it was a HR when all available tech says no.

I know Machado is saying that, but the manager said post game "those are the rules and we play tomorrow."

[PointWarrior]

Yes, the stupidity of those two declaring it a HR without knowing the rules.

I don't dislike Wainwright and Pierzynski, but they sounded dopey. Amin literally read them the rule - which clearly explained that it was going to be an out - but they kept saying it was gonna be ruled a home run.

Great win by the Crew, surviving a rare rough start by the Miz. It's what real good teams do.

[CreightonWarrior]

No ball with that launch angle + exit velocity has ever been a HR.

[CreightonWarrior]

I don't dislike Wainwright and Pierzynski, but they sounded dopey. Amin literally read them the rule - which clearly explained that it was going to be an out - but they kept saying it was gonna be ruled a home run.

Great win by the Crew, surviving a rare rough start by the Miz. It's what real good teams do.

Im a huge Waino guy. He played with Yadi so you KNOW he gets ball and how to play the right way. If he said it should've been a HR then it should've. The cardinal way.

[MuggsyB]

No ball with that launch angle + exit velocity has ever been a HR.

That's pretty much where I stand. 

[forgetful]

Statcast had that going 325. Trust the parabola.

Was just looking at those stats. Sounds like it would have been well short, around where Churio was positioned, or tailing out of play.

So crazy play and extra drama, but likely didn't affect the game.

[Uncle Rico]

Padres left how many men on base last night? 

[MuggsyB]

Was just looking at those stats. Sounds like it would have been well short, around where Churio was positioned, or tailing out of play.

So crazy play and extra drama, but likely didn't affect the game.

Yes.  The Fox announcers and Padres fans have no idea what they're talking about.  Chourio was fantastic both offensively and defensively.  Special player. 

[CreightonWarrior]

Padres have done an incredible job of grinding down our pitchers.

[MuggsyB]

Damnit.  Focus!

[SoCalEagle]

Padres left how many men on base last night? 

12

[MuggsyB]

It's early but walks will kill you.  You have to give SD credit for taking some of these pitches.

[GB Warrior]

You will give up a lot of walks if the umps miss multiple check swing strikeouts

[MuggsyB]

You will give up a lot of walks if the umps miss multiple check swing strikeouts

True.

[MuggsyB]

I'm sorry, but there are a number of  home plate umps that are absolutely awful. 

[Shaka Shart]

I'm sorry, but there are a number of  home plate umps that are absolutely awful. 

Should harpoon one like a manatee to scare the others into better calls

[tower912]

I'm sorry, but there are a number of  home plate umps that are absolutely awful. 

They can't be held accountable for unfortunate calls they made.   Slate is wiped clean.

[MuggsyB]

Should harpoon one like a manatee to scare the others into better calls

A completely uncalled for and a level 5 ignominious comment.  Manatees are flawless members of the animal kingdom. 

[tower912]

Pratt CA

[MuggsyB]

The Brewers need to make sone noise now. The Padres pitcher has great stuff but it's time to respond.

[CreightonWarrior]

Playoff Turang already in peak form.

[MuggsyB]

Playoff Turang already in peak form.

Poor discipline there for sure. 

[SoCalEagle]

What the Brewers need is a hit. Any hit.

[MuggsyB]

WTF???