2026 MLB Thread

[MuggsyB]

Dodgers not looking like world beaters tonight. Did these guys win the NL West this year? 

True.  But it's not over yet. 

I stand corrected.

[MuggsyB]

I have no idea how this pre-contract stuff works, but will the Brewers be able to sign Jesus Made to a Chourio like contract?  Ty. 

[forgetful]

Two great games btw. 

Phenomenal games to watch. So excited for the Brewers.

If you are the Padres though, you have to be kicking yourself.

[MU82]

Huh.

[GB Warrior]

Phenomenal games to watch. So excited for the Brewers.

If you are the Padres though, you have to be kicking yourself.

Sign of how good both of these teams are when both teams come away from this feeling like they should be 2-0

[MuggsyB]

Sign of how good both of these teams are when both teams come away from this feeling like they should be 2-0

They may very well be the two best teams right now.  That said, both clubs had some crazy errors that were uncharacteristic.  The Brewers epitomize a complete ball-club from top to bottom.  Everyone contributes and they've overcome losing 2+ starters if you include Harrison.  Yesterday Frelick was huge.  Not only did he get on base and knock in the first run, he made a great throw to third to get the final out of that inning.  Also, that wasn't exactly a routine winning run.  Chourio laced that ball with insane velocity, scoring was no gimmie.  The turn Frelick made from 3rd was elite.  Now all that said, this series is long from over.  It's time for Milwaukee to refocus quickly and play their best in San Diego. 

[The Sultan]

I have no idea how this pre-contract stuff works, but will the Brewers be able to sign Jesus Made to a Chourio like contract?  Ty. 

The Brewers have offered these contracts just before they project a potential call-up to the majors. My guess is that Made will be at AAA next season, and if he does well, will be offered such a contract prior to 2028. They still have Turang for a couple more arbitration years and still control Joey Ortiz, so there isn't a rush to get him up.

[GB Warrior]

The Brewers have offered these contracts just before they project a potential call-up to the majors. My guess is that Made will be at AAA next season, and if he does well, will be offered such a contract prior to 2028. They still have Turang for a couple more arbitration years and still control Joey Ortiz, so there isn't a rush to get him up.

I think a lot of factors too - what does the CBA landscape look like? Are there changes to arbitration rules? Does Made want to make that deal (Skenes did not)? Assuming we have a semi normal spring, I would be shocked if he is not up by mid next year. But you also have AAA as a leverage to entice him to come up.

What will be interesting is what position he breaks camp at. He's only been a shortstop, and they have Pratt on a long-term deal. The Brewer seem to want their prospects to stay at the harder positions til they prove they can't cut it (Made at SS vs 3B, Fischer at 3B vs 1B).

To your point , there is zero urgency given in-house options playing as well as they have.

[wadesworld]

https://x.com/Shafftybro2/status/2106893832692646369?s=46

[Uncle Rico]

How about drawing 3 walks in the 9th?

That'll get lost in history but that at-bats leading to Chourio's hit shouldn't be forgotten.

It's hard to do, but the more stressful pitches you can put on an elite closer, the better chance of success.  An absolute clinic of an inning.

[Uncle Rico]

I think a lot of factors too - what does the CBA landscape look like? Are there changes to arbitration rules? Does Made want to make that deal (Skenes did not)? Assuming we have a semi normal spring, I would be shocked if he is not up by mid next year. But you also have AAA as a leverage to entice him to come up.

What will be interesting is what position he breaks camp at. He's only been a shortstop, and they have Pratt on a long-term deal. The Brewer seem to want their prospects to stay at the harder positions til they prove they can't cut it (Made at SS vs 3B, Fischer at 3B vs 1B).

To your point , there is zero urgency given in-house options playing as well as they have.

I'll be surprised if he signs a deal.

[GB Warrior]

I'll be surprised if he signs a deal.

I don't think he does either. But unless something changes in the CBA, the Brewers are in no hurry

[The Sultan]

https://x.com/Shafftybro2/status/2106893832692646369?s=46

I have a Bear fan co-worker who went to her first Bears' game yesterday, and she reported back this morning "It's so strange. The fans kept chanting 'Green Bay sucks' and we weren't even playing the Packers..."

I smiled and said, "well they are just getting ready for next week."

[Uncle Rico]

I have a Bear fan co-worker who went to her first Bears' game yesterday, and she reported back this morning "It's so strange. The fans kept chanting 'Green Bay sucks' and we weren't even playing the Packers..."

I smiled and said, "well they are just getting ready for next week."

I am very curious to see how many Bears fans will be at Lambeau Sunday.  I bet there will be a LOT.

[The Sultan]

I am very curious to see how many Bears fans will be at Lambeau Sunday.  I bet there will be a LOT.

I think you are correct. Not only because of their current trajectories, but a gold package game at noon with a potential NLCS first pitch later that day?

[Uncle Rico]

I think you are correct. Not only because of their current trajectories, but a gold package game at noon with a potential NLCS first pitch later that day?

This is anecdotal, but given how much Packers fans travel, I am curious how many sell tix to pay for a trip to different cities. 

I know they've always taken over Tampa, but it seems more prevalent the last few years where there have been a lot of Packers fans at road games

[Dish]

Don't love removing Burke here with how he's dealing.

[tower912]

Well done, CWS.

[Dish]

LFG!!!

[WhiteTrash]

LFG!!!

Wow. It's all gravy. Love it.

[tower912]

3 errors in the first inning.  Could have been 4.  Holy shnikeys.


And only one run.  Payroll.

[tower912]

And another dome roof hit.

[MuggsyB]

The experts said Cleveland was a heavy favorite today. 

[Uncle Rico]

The experts said Cleveland was a heavy favorite today. 

Which experts said "heavy favorites"?

[GB Warrior]

Which experts said "heavy favorites"?

Muggsy