2019 MLB Thread

[Kin]

The elimination of the 40-man callup roster seems pretty drastic.  I still think the 3-batter/inning ending requirement for a pitcher is stupid.  Are they forcing pinch hitters to stay in the game after hitting, nope.  So why do it to pitchers.

I actually like the elimination of the callup roster. It meant September games were basically played under an entirely different set of rules.

The pitching thing is tricky in as much as it's a bit like Trap Hockey in the 90's. Managers have figured out a way within the rules to have a strategic edge while killing the flow and pace of the game. I appreciate not wanting to punish ingenuity but these 3 and 4 hour games are pretty tough to watch.

 

[hockeyfan1]

MLB set a total home runs record for the month of May:

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[Kin]

Apparently the Rays are going to explore splitting their home games between Tampa and Montreal in a scenario that doesn't seem all that well thought out:

https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/27016429/sources-rays-explore-playing-montreal

Probably just another threat aimed at a city that doesn't want to cave on public financing for a stadium but, still, could be an interesting development if they decide to move for good.

 

[cabber24]

Apparently the Rays are going to explore splitting their home games between Tampa and Montreal in a scenario that doesn't seem all that well thought out:

https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/27016429/sources-rays-explore-playing-montreal

Probably just another threat aimed at a city that doesn't want to cave on public financing for a stadium but, still, could be an interesting development if they decide to move for good.

Pay for two stadiums? I guess the idea is that it would be easier to sell tickets to half as many games in each city but I still can't get my head around the economics. Can't imagine any player being on board for this either.

 

[Guru Tugginmypuddah]

Ya I'm sure the people of Montreal are looking to pack a new stadium for the next 25 years to cheer for the Tampa Bay Rays. 

 

[Arn]

I was at a game in Tropicana Field a couple of years back. It?s certainly ?quaint?

There was a massive thunderstorm outside and the roof was leaking too. Water pouring through.

 

[Arn]

Have to say, the London stadium looks very well considering it?s a converted soccer stadium. The Red Sox not looking so good...

 

[Arn]

Ok, the game itself is madness. Was 6-6 after the first and it?s gotten madder since

 

[Kin]

Yup that was bananas.

 

[hockeyfan1]

Yankees win over the Red Sox 17-13 in the first-ever MLB series played overseas.  The series concludes Sunday.

Some highlights:

Duke and Duchess of Sussex:

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An awesome sight:
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The mascots race:
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More:
https://www.mlb.com/gameday/yankees-vs-red-sox/2019/06/29/565067#game_state=final,lock_state=final,game_tab=videos,game=565067

 

[hockeyfan1]

A.L. Wins ASG 4-3.  MVP was P Shane Bieber of the Indians.


https://www.mlb.com/news/al-beats-nl-for-7th-straight-all-star-win


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[Frank E]

Tulo out.

https://www.tsn.ca/new-york-yankees-ss-troy-tulowitzki-announces-retirement-1.1342141

Jays got the last ounce out of him, but it really was just an ounce.

 

[Highlander]

Tulo out.

https://www.tsn.ca/new-york-yankees-ss-troy-tulowitzki-announces-retirement-1.1342141

Jays got the last ounce out of him, but it really was just an ounce.

When I mentioned it as an ounce and a quarter, but who is trifling?

 

[hockeyfan1]

Crazy brawl between the Red & the Pirates.  Yusiel Puig in the mix.

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[Captain Canuck]

Aaron Sanchez and Joe Biagini pitch 7 innings combined of tonight's Astros no-hitter. Meanwhile, Derek Fisher gets smashed in the face whiffing on catching a fly ball. 

 

[hockeyfan1]

Implementation of a ?Mercy rule??  Anyone agree?

https://www.thescore.com/mlb/news/1813528/yankees-boone-mlb-should-consider-implementing-mercy-rule

 

[hockeyfan1]

Beautiful moment:

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[hockeyfan1]

Former  Blue Jay Josh Donaldson still harbours bitterness with what transpired between himself and the Jays medical staff, in the handling of his injuries while a Blue Jay.

Donaldson, now a Brave, has 32 home runs vand a .903 OPS, which includes 76 RBIs and a .374 OBP.  Looks like a gem (if not a risk) of a free agent signing for Atlanta GM Anthopoulos (remember him)?

Donaldson became a member of the Braves last season.

Story:
https://www.thestar.com/sports/bluejays/opinion/2019/08/27/the-pain-from-josh-donaldsons-experience-with-the-jays-training-staff-still-lingers.html

 

[hockeyfan1]

The Yankees Pitcher CC Sabathia received tribute from the Blue Jays organization in Toronto upon his impending retirement from baseball:

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[hockeyfan1]

Couple of WC games:

Milwaukee Brewers vs Washington Nationals  Oct. 1 (N.L.)
Tampa Bay Rays vs Oakland Athletics            Oct.2  (A.L.)

Post-season begins in earnest Thursday Oct.3rd.

Schedule:
https://www.mlb.com/postseason