2024 MLB Thread

[theroundsquare]

Corbin Burnes used to wear glasses 

[lordstanley]

14 minutes ago, theroundsquare said:

Corbin Burnes used to wear glasses 

Bibee has too. Off the top of my head can think of a bunch of relievers like Tekulve, Henke, Eric Gagne, Valverde. Two Tigers starters who wore were Denny McLain often and Nate Robertson, but no no-nos. 

[theroundsquare]

It came to mind because Burnes was part of a combined no-hitter.  The other pitcher involved was Josh Hader, who also donned the specs

[lordstanley]

1 hour ago, theroundsquare said:

It came to mind because Burnes was part of a combined no-hitter.  The other pitcher involved was Josh Hader, who also donned the specs

Cool! I want to give a trophy, a like, and a laugh to this post.

[monkeytargets39]

Apparently Astros aren’t gonna go beyond 6 years for Bergman.  Personally I don’t want him, but I thought he’d for sure sign back with them

[IdahoBert]

I’m sincerely trying to watch this World Series, but I just have no skin in this game. I might as well be watching an HGTV program featuring a preppy Instagram couple who’re trying to remodel their guest bathroom for under $200,000. I just can’t care about the outcome.

In this World Series there are big, big, stars and lots of history, but it’s still isn’t the bolivian marching powder I got used to scoring in our own hood just this last season. 

[Sports_Freak]

Flaherty's price tag goes up with every inning he shuts the Yankees out. 😆

[chasfh]

Man, we sure could have used this Flaherty in the playoffs.

EDIT: lol, and not 30 seconds later …

 

Edited October 26, 2024 by chasfh

[lordstanley]

Dodger Stadium is the 3rd oldest stadium in MLB, behind only Wrigley and Fenway. Opened in 1962, it is now as old as Tiger Stadium was in 1974.

[lordstanley]

Game tied 2-2 in the 9th, looked for a second like the Yankees had gone ahead with a Gleyber Torres homer, but ruled a double due to fan interference. Probably the right call. Left fielder had no shot at it, but looks like it would have hit top of wall and bounced back onto field.

[lordstanley]

Tie game, 2 on, 2 out, Judge at the plate ... and the girl in the red cap behind home plate has had her head buried in her phone for the at bat.

[Tenacious D]

4 minutes ago, lordstanley said:

Tie game, 2 on, 2 out, Judge at the plate ... and the girl in the red cap behind home plate has had her head buried in her phone for the at bat.

She’s only concerned with Making America Great Again.

[Edman85]

6 minutes ago, lordstanley said:

Tie game, 2 on, 2 out, Judge at the plate ... and the girl in the red cap behind home plate has had her head buried in her phone for the at bat.

Watching the goings on in Traverse City

[RandyMarsh]

Not saying it was the wrong decision but wild to see an IBB to get to a guy who posted a 223 OPS+, the greatest non Bonds season in nearly 70 years. 

[lordstanley]

These are the moments MLB has been waiting for. Yankees up by a run, bottom of the 10th, Dodgers have runners on 1st and 2nd with 1 out for Ohtani 

[RandyMarsh]

Walk off GS by Freeman, unbelievable! 

[Sports_Freak]

Kirk Gibson....move over. There's a new LA legend...Freddie Freeman!!

[CMRivdogs]

You couldn't script that ending

[lordstanley]

Great game. 

[chasfh]

Taken on its own terms, Game 1 of the 2024 World Series will go down as one of the all time greats. 

[Sports_Freak]

Game 1 of the 2024 World Series was well worth the wait. Great game!!

[RandyMarsh]

Can't believe Boone walked to load the bases, I know it gave him a platoon advantage but not only did it make a single beat you more importantly it forces the pitcher to throw strikes. Cortes does not have the type of command to paint the corners so Freeman knew he was gonna be getting something good.

[romad1]

That was kinda fun. 

[Sports_Freak]

Just now, RandyMarsh said:

Can't believe Boone walked to load the bases, I know it gave him a platoon advantage but not only did it make a single beat you more importantly it forces the pitcher to throw strikes. Cortes does not have the type of command to paint the corners so Freeman knew he was gonna be getting something good.

Yeah, there was already runners on 2nd and 3rd because of the LFer throwing the ball from the stands. But I agree with you, that pitcher hadn't pitched in a month.

[papalawrence]

Other than 84 for obvious reasons, I don't think I can recall a better overall playoff season in my lifetime. Great baseball for fans. If only Vin Scully had been here to call Freddie's shot