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Sept 17, 2023 1:10:28 GMT -5
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Post by nowhereman on Sept 17, 2023 1:10:28 GMT -5
The dodgers won their 10th nl west title in 11 seasons with a 6-2 win over Seattle in 11 innings at mariners ballpark or alternatively, the house that Ken Griffey jr built.
Now I'm.not here to toot the dodgers horn because I'm an LA apologist, but I was in the ballpark tonight and made it through nine innings of scoreless baseball.
Jason heyward had a game...three doubles and a single. One to the opposite field in left center and two into the right field corner.
Mariners had runners at first and second with no one out in the eighth but didn't even bother to play for a run or two by putting down a sacrifice. JP crawford, Julio Rodriguez and teoscar Hernandez all struck out.
Has baseball deteriorated to such a.point now that no manager dates to bunt,even when the situation calls for it? I'm not in the nature of second guessing the manager but as a fan of small ball.i was irked to no end.
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Post by mikegarrison on Sept 17, 2023 3:48:19 GMT -5
Well, the thing is, "small ball" used to be the conventional wisdom. Then data analysts started demonstrating that outs are basically the most important resource in baseball (other than runs). And the studies showed that intentionally giving up outs to advance the runner is often a bad trade.
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Baseball
Sept 17, 2023 11:58:32 GMT -5
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Post by nowhereman on Sept 17, 2023 11:58:32 GMT -5
Well, the thing is, "small ball" used to be the conventional wisdom. Then data analysts started demonstrating that outs are basically the most important resource in baseball (other than runs). And the studies showed that intentionally giving up outs to advance the runner is often a bad trade. Of course I'm going to respond that those studies are flawed. Using the conventional wisdom ALL THE TIME is of course also flawed, but game circumstances matter. UW coach used to sacrifice like clockwork in the first few innings. It got so bad that I have to admit if I were a recruit I wouldn't want to go there, but eighth inning, none out and the chance to put the runners in scoring position? Absolutely.
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Sept 19, 2023 15:31:53 GMT -5
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Post by nowhereman on Sept 19, 2023 15:31:53 GMT -5
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Post by bluepenquin on Sept 19, 2023 16:05:13 GMT -5
I am not familiar with the TB/St. Pete area, but I had always thought the major issue with the Tropicana was the location. The location is very difficult for people living in Tampa Bay to get to - having to cross the bay to get to St. Pete. The solution to build a new stadium right next to where they are - seems like it will not solve the attendance issues? I trust that the Ray's management knows what they are doing, but I was expecting a move to the other side of the Bay. I do get that the new stadium will be a major playing field upgrade over what they had - so there is that. Also interesting how the A's and Rays are 'solving' their attendance issues in part by moving to much smaller stadiums. I have to think expansion is now coming (with the TB and Oak issues resolved) - any guesses as to the two new cities for MLB?
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Baseball
Sept 20, 2023 2:26:34 GMT -5
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Post by oldnewbie on Sept 20, 2023 2:26:34 GMT -5
The dodgers won their 10th nl west title in 11 seasons with a 6-2 win over Seattle in 11 innings at mariners ballpark or alternatively, the house that Ken Griffey jr built. They won again tonight, and now need to go 7-5 to reach 100 wins yet again, for the 5th time in 7 years. This for a team in a rebuilding year, that put off big free agent signings (until at least next year), with a starting rotation where 4 of the original 5 starters are gone, and the 5th (Kershaw) missed substantial time (and that doesnt even include Buehler, who didnt quite make it back from surgery). Has baseball deteriorated to such a point now that no manager dates to bunt,even when the situation calls for it? I'm not in the nature of second guessing the manager but as a fan of small ball.i was irked to no end. I just watched Detroit fail to execute a bunt, and then ended up giving up the lead in a close game, and losing late.
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Post by mikegarrison on Sept 20, 2023 4:42:02 GMT -5
AL currently has 4 teams chasing three playoff spots. Mariners, Astros, and Rangers all could win the AL West, and then the other two are battling with the Blue Jays for two wild card slots. The Rays and Orioles look pretty likely to be splitting the AL East and top wildcard spot between them.
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Post by mikegarrison on Sept 26, 2023 17:20:20 GMT -5
AL currently has 4 teams chasing three playoff spots. Mariners, Astros, and Rangers all could win the AL West, and then the other two are battling with the Blue Jays for two wild card slots. The Rays and Orioles look pretty likely to be splitting the AL East and top wildcard spot between them. It's looking right now like Mariners are the team that won't get one of those three spots. The need a collapse by somebody, and some wins of their own. They are finishing out the season against the Astros and the Rangers, the very teams they need to pass to get into the playoffs, but so far they have gone 0-4 against them. Killer.
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Baseball
Sept 26, 2023 21:11:52 GMT -5
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Post by Mocha on Sept 26, 2023 21:11:52 GMT -5
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Post by nowhereman on Sept 27, 2023 0:38:54 GMT -5
AL currently has 4 teams chasing three playoff spots. Mariners, Astros, and Rangers all could win the AL West, and then the other two are battling with the Blue Jays for two wild card slots. The Rays and Orioles look pretty likely to be splitting the AL East and top wildcard spot between them. It's looking right now like Mariners are the team that won't get one of those three spots. The need a collapse by somebody, and some wins of their own. They are finishing out the season against the Astros and the Rangers, the very teams they need to pass to get into the playoffs, but so far they have gone 0-4 against them. Killer. mariners win huge elimination game 6-2 over houston. now tied in losses.
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Baseball
Sept 29, 2023 11:08:04 GMT -5
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Post by nowhereman on Sept 29, 2023 11:08:04 GMT -5
Kudos to the Baltimore orioles for clinching their first Al east title since 2014 with a 2-0 win (no. 100) over Boston.
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Sept 29, 2023 12:28:56 GMT -5
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Post by Mocha on Sept 29, 2023 12:28:56 GMT -5
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Sept 29, 2023 12:29:57 GMT -5
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Post by Mocha on Sept 29, 2023 12:29:57 GMT -5
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Post by nowhereman on Sept 29, 2023 19:49:37 GMT -5
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Sept 30, 2023 22:38:33 GMT -5
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Post by nowhereman on Sept 30, 2023 22:38:33 GMT -5
2023 playoff teams set for MLB. Only question is seeding.
National league
Arizona Atlanta Los Angeles Miami Milwaukee Philadelphia
American league
Baltimore Houston Minnesota Tampa Bay Texas Toronto
Have a feeling it will be Houston or Tampa Bay against Atlanta for all the marbles.
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