***Official - 2025 Major League Baseball Thread (12 Viewers)

[ChiefD]

Nice baseball schedule today MLB. Idiots.

Phillies at Dodgers 5:08

Brewers at Cubs 8:08

 

[Encyclopedia Brown]

Brewers at Cubs 8:08

It was surprising to see the Brewers announce Peralta as the starter. If the Brewers went with someone else and lost, then they would have Peralta at home for Game 5. If they were to win, then Peralta would be well rested for Game 1 of the NLCS, and could be used maybe three times.

 

[CletiusMaximus]

Brewers at Cubs 8:08

It was surprising to see the Brewers announce Peralta as the starter. If the Brewers went with someone else and lost, then they would have Peralta at home for Game 5. If they were to win, then Peralta would be well rested for Game 1 of the NLCS, and could be used maybe three times.

I wasn't surprised, although its a decision that could go either way obviously. Peralta can pitch tonight on his normal rest schedule, he's been great in Wrigley and they want to close it out. The other option is to start Gasser or Ashby or someone else and make it another bullpen day but that doesn't inspire much confidence, more likely to result in a game 5 they don't want. If Peralta wins tonight he'll be ready for game 2 in an NLCS. If he had to pitch a game 5 at home on Saturday and they win, I don't think he'd be available until game 3 of an NLCS. I guess its a close call but I like the decision. Immediately after the game last night I was thinking - definitely Freddy tomorrow night.

 

[Encyclopedia Brown]

I wasn't surprised, although its a decision that could go either way obviously. Peralta can pitch tonight on his normal rest schedule, he's been great in Wrigley and they want to close it out. The other option is to start Gasser or Ashby or someone else and make it another bullpen day but that doesn't inspire much confidence, more likely to result in a game 5 they don't want. If Peralta wins tonight he'll be ready for game 2 in an NLCS. If he had to pitch a game 5 at home on Saturday and they win, I don't think he'd be available until game 3 of an NLCS. I guess its a close call but I like the decision. Immediately after the game last night I was thinking - definitely Freddy tomorrow night.

Those are good points.

I have read that Philadelphia winning yesterday really shook up the gameplans for both the Cubs and Brewers. The belief from each team is the bullpens for both Los Angeles and Philadelphia are ineffective and gassed, and the winner of the NLCS is going to come from slugging, not pitching.

If the Phillies win tonight then they have to fly all the way across the country for the finale, and then the winner of that game has to pick up and fly into the midwest on one days rest. LA/Philadelphia will be exhausted for Game 1.

 

[Yankee23Fan]

Congrats to Blue Jays fans.

Big Papi needs to chill..... Eh who am I kidding, I enjoy seeing the Red Sox lose as much as he enjoys the Yankees losing.

I need to adopt a team now.....thinking Brewers?

 

[-fish-]

Except for the Bohm error the Phillies fielding has been outstanding.

 

[Cowboysfan8]

Both teams flashing the leather so far

 

[-fish-]

Both pitchers dealing so far.

 

[CletiusMaximus]

I wasn't surprised, although its a decision that could go either way obviously. Peralta can pitch tonight on his normal rest schedule, he's been great in Wrigley and they want to close it out. The other option is to start Gasser or Ashby or someone else and make it another bullpen day but that doesn't inspire much confidence, more likely to result in a game 5 they don't want. If Peralta wins tonight he'll be ready for game 2 in an NLCS. If he had to pitch a game 5 at home on Saturday and they win, I don't think he'd be available until game 3 of an NLCS. I guess its a close call but I like the decision. Immediately after the game last night I was thinking - definitely Freddy tomorrow night.

Those are good points.

I have read that Philadelphia winning yesterday really shook up the gameplans for both the Cubs and Brewers. The belief from each team is the bullpens for both Los Angeles and Philadelphia are ineffective and gassed, and the winner of the NLCS is going to come from slugging, not pitching.

If the Phillies win tonight then they have to fly all the way across the country for the finale, and then the winner of that game has to pick up and fly into the midwest on one days rest. LA/Philadelphia will be exhausted for Game 1.

Everyone in Wisconsin and Illinois are big Phillies fans tonight.

 

[-fish-]

What a great pitching duel.

 

[Cowboysfan8]

I would’ve sent Glasnow back out

 

[Don Quixote]

I would’ve sent Glasnow back out

I think the only one who would have pulled him is the manager of the team.

 

[fruity pebbles]

Oof walking in the tying run after an intentional walk

 

[Cowboysfan8]

Nice ab Teoscar smh

 

[fruity pebbles]

What kind of strike call was that? Up by Schwarber’s shoulders.

 

[Yo Mama]

Oh great Trienen is warming up.

 

[fruity pebbles]

Dude had time to just go to first. Treated it like a hot potato

 

[Yo Mama]

Wow what a way to end a game!

 

[Cowboysfan8]

Great game.
Almost hate to see it end like that

 

[fruity pebbles]

Runner completely missed home plate

 

[belljr]

Jt even told him first.... Teh sad

 

[Cowboysfan8]

Runner completely missed home plate

He went back and touched it

 

[fruity pebbles]

Runner completely missed home plate

He went back and touched it

He did but an accurate throw or even if he walked it to home plate and the guy is out

 

[Yo Mama]

Runner completely missed home plate

He went back and touched it

Yeah, that’s what made the throw even worse.

 

[-fish-]

Eagles lose Philly will burn down

 

[Yo Mama]

Massive win for the Dodgers. They now get a few days rest to set their rotation and have Ohtani and Snell available for games 1-2.

 

[rockaction]

Oh, I’m sick for that guy (Phillies P Kerkering), but he was scrambling to get the ball and shouldn’t beat himself up, IMO.

The last thing the Dodgers wanted was to fly cross country to Philly and Philly just couldn’t get them there to make them uncomfortable and maybe tight.

Dodgers gonna blow this thing apart, I think, but Toronto can play with them. It’s not the Yanks that can maybe match them in the end.

 

[identikit]

Maybe, just maybe the Dodgers shouldn't look past their next opponent

 

[The Kerminator]

After last year's heartbreak loss to the Mets I can't do a game 5.

 

[belljr]

Eagles lose Philly will burn down

Some older guy just rolled in the Wawa with a dodgers hat and a Giants t-shirt on LOL

 

[3C's]

Nice baseball schedule today MLB. Idiots.

Phillies at Dodgers 5:08

Brewers at Cubs 8:08

Not seeing the problem.

 

[Da Guru]

After watching these playoff games MLB really needs to go to a standardized electronic strike zone.

Pitchers are throwing high 90s. With full gear on and standing behind the catchers who have perfected the art of "framing' pitches it is almost impossible for the human eye to react in time.

The Philly pitcher should have been out of the 7th inning without a run. but a clear strike 3 was missed. That was just one of many.

In a Detroit-Seattle game the umpire missed 24 pitches for both sides. It is impacting the results of games.

 

[thecatch]

After watching these playoff games MLB really needs to go to a standardized electronic strike zone.

Pitchers are throwing high 90s. With full gear on and standing behind the catchers who have perfected the art of "framing' pitches it is almost impossible for the human eye to react in time.

The Philly pitcher should have been out of the 7th inning without a run. but a clear strike 3 was missed. That was just one of many.

In a Detroit-Seattle game the umpire missed 24 pitches for both sides. It is impacting the results of games.

They'll be able to challenge next year.

 

[-fish-]

Now I get to watch all of my friends stress out for a game. Go M's!

 

[Cowboysfan8]

The Philly pitcher should have been out of the 7th inning without a run. but a clear strike 3 was missed. That was just one of many.

Yep, that dude was all over the place for both teams last night. Sad

 

[Cowboysfan8]

After watching these playoff games MLB really needs to go to a standardized electronic strike zone.

Pitchers are throwing high 90s. With full gear on and standing behind the catchers who have perfected the art of "framing' pitches it is almost impossible for the human eye to react in time.

The Philly pitcher should have been out of the 7th inning without a run. but a clear strike 3 was missed. That was just one of many.

In a Detroit-Seattle game the umpire missed 24 pitches for both sides. It is impacting the results of games.

They'll be able to challenge next year.

There were probly 10 pitches last night that would have been challenged in the Dodgers game. Maybe more

 

[Snoopy]

Will there be a limited amount of challenges allowed?

 

[-fish-]

Will there be a limited amount of challenges allowed?

2 per game; if you're right you keep your challenge. Additional challenge if it goes to extras.

 

[kupcho1]

I hope the Dodgers win every year so that maybe, just maybe, MLB puts a floor and cap in place.
Go Blue!

 

[Northern Voice]

I hope the Dodgers win every year so that maybe, just maybe, MLB puts a floor and cap in place.
Go Blue!

The "poorest" team in the league is worth billions right? I think it needs a floor for sure but I don't have too much of a problem with the luxury tax system at the high end.

 

[-fish-]

I hope the Dodgers win every year so that maybe, just maybe, MLB puts a floor and cap in place.
Go Blue!

They won't. The top 6 teams essentially subsidize the rest of the league through revenue sharing. Small market teams make more money when the Dodgers, Mets, Yankees and Cubs spend money on watchable teams. A floor would be nice.

 

[-fish-]

This is brutal:
agony of defeat

 

[Encyclopedia Brown]

What does Carpenter see from Kirby that none of his teammates see?

Kirby is going through the Detroit lineup like a chainsaw, but Carpenter has squared him up both times, and has been historically good against him.

 

[CletiusMaximus]

Top notch throw by the Dumper.

 

[identikit]

Skubal is such a beast

Ye olde Mariners are up against the best

 

[General Malaise]

Dan Wilson should never be allowed to manage another game again. What an absolute disaster decision.

 

[Dan Lambskin]

I Kerry Carpenter

 

[whoknew]

Now can Skubal going 150 pitches?

 

[irish eyes]

Dan Wilson should never be allowed to manage another game again. What an absolute disaster decision.

Just awful, managers today are terrible.

 

[General Malaise]

I would be LIVID as a Mariners' fan. You Dave Roberts' bashers should shut the **** up forever. He has won WS. Wilson ruined Seattle's best season. He ****ed up twice and cost his team.