***Official - 2025 Major League Baseball Thread (3 Viewers)

[belljr]

Why is the Mariner mascot a moose? Should've gone with Poseidon or something nautical.

The result of a children's competition in the Kingdome years. The previous mascot was "Spacey the Needle"

And there are mooses in the pnw

 

[Encyclopedia Brown]

Kudos to the Seattle fans for not reaching into the field of play and letting Robles make the catch.

 

[kupcho1]

Why is the Mariner mascot a moose? Should've gone with Poseidon or something nautical.

The result of a children's competition in the Kingdome years. The previous mascot was "Spacey the Needle"

It doesn't make sense.

The Pirates have a parrot.
The Mets have a giant ball sack.

The mascot should align with the team.

 

[Master of Subservience]

Seattle is the most pitcher-friendly park in MLB? That surprised me.

I lived in Seattle when Safeco opened and have been to more games there than anywhere, despite being a Giants fan (no better place to see a game, IMO, including AT&T with the big Coke bottle).

From the beginning, Safeco was more pitcher-friendly than anticipated, and the reason(s) why were never clearly understood, at least while I was there. Those were the "Who Let the Dogs Out" years, and the club was clearly motivated to try to make it more hitter-friendly. By my memory, they tried a bunch of things with the "batters eye" in in center field; planting trees, unplanting trees, paint with different reflective values, over multiple seasons, none of which made any difference.

I don't run in circles where this is a common topic of conversation anymore, but to my knowledge they never figured it out from a physics, cause-and-effect perspective. It's definitely harder to hit there than it should be, though. I think it's kind of cool that the reasons why were mysterious and I hope they still are. SoDo Mojo, baby!

 

[belljr]

Why is the Mariner mascot a moose? Should've gone with Poseidon or something nautical.

The result of a children's competition in the Kingdome years. The previous mascot was "Spacey the Needle"

It doesn't make sense.

The Pirates have a parrot.
The Mets have a giant ball sack.

The mascot should align with the team.

San Diego Chicken
Philly phanatic
Arizona diamond backs
Oakland As

To name a few that are "random"

At least Washington has a moose population

 

[Encyclopedia Brown]

Wilson is just going to leave Kirby out there?

 

[Don Quixote]

Wilson is just going to leave Kirby out there?

Another game tomorrow and not a must win. Why waste an arm?

 

[Master of Subservience]

How is Seattle Steelheads not a thing? Seems fishy...

 

[Master of Subservience]

Josh Naylor has a bejeweled "Naylz" belt buckle on at first base. I stayed quiet during the sudden proliferation of giant honkin' gold chains on everyone, but this feels like a bit much.

Sorry guys, I have posting diarrhea. This too shall pass

 

[Northern Voice]

We've reached the "save some for tomorrow" part of this game.

 

[falguy]

Seattle is stupid for not having the roof closed.

For games in Toronto the media says that MLB decides if the roof is open or closed. Likely the same for all retractable roof locations.

 

[falguy]

Why is the Mariner mascot a moose? Should've gone with Poseidon or something nautical.

The result of a children's competition in the Kingdome years. The previous mascot was "Spacey the Needle"

It doesn't make sense.

The Pirates have a parrot.
The Mets have a giant ball sack.

The mascot should align with the team.

Toronto's used to be called BJ birdie but has since been renamed to Ace. You can probably figure out why.

 

[-fish-]

How is Seattle Steelheads not a thing? Seems fishy...

Tacoma Rainiers used to have Slammin' Sammy the Salmon.

 

[Cowboysfan8]

 

[Capella]

So the Dodgers are just going to win it all again?

Because they scored 2 runs and won 1 game?

I mean more because they are 6-1 in the playoffs but yea sure.

ok

ok

 

[Cowboysfan8]

So the Dodgers are just going to win it all again?

Because they scored 2 runs and won 1 game?

I mean more because they are 6-1 in the playoffs but yea sure.

ok

ok

 

[Don Quixote]

Scherzer’s got the vintage strut going tonight.

ETA: And some vintage yelling at the manager to go back to the dugout.

 

[Northern Voice]

Signing Scherzer this season was worth it just for that game.

 

[The Dreaded Marco]

Scherzer’s got the vintage strut going tonight.

ETA: And some vintage yelling at the manager to go back to the dugout.

Apparently the road team has the home field advantage in this series.........M's pitching and lineup are crumbling.

 

[Eephus]

Been hearing a lot lately about what a smart baserunner Josh Naylor is

 

[The Dreaded Marco]

Been hearing a lot lately about what a smart baserunner Josh Naylor is

I didn't see the play just now. I imagine it was bad.

But he does have 30 stolen bases in 32 attempts this season as the 2nd slowest player in MLB (only behind Alejandro Kirk). The local sports radio hosts are calling him Thickey Henderson.

 

[Northern Voice]

Barger having quite a night in the field for a guy who hasn't played outfield in six weeks.

 

[falguy]

Barger having quite a night in the field for a guy who hasn't played outfield in six weeks.

Fortuitous for the Jays that Santander was unable to play, otherwise I am pretty sure he would have been out there and not likely caught those two fly balls, nor would he have thrown out Naylor at third.

 

[heckmanm]

Brewers played all season taking pitches, working the count, putting pressure on the defense, taking the extra base. They haven't done that at all this series. Whether that's due to their inexperience or the Dodgers great starting pitching or a little bit of both I'm not sure. But they need to get back to that if they even want to have a slight chance.

I think it's Dodgers pitching more than anything. Snell and Yamamoto threw a ton of strikes.

The Brewers approach at the plate has been night and day from their approach during the regular season. My guess is the scouting report was get these guys early in the count or else you don't have a chance. Turns out they didn't have a chance either way.

One run per game is no way to go through life the Dodgers, son.

 

[rockaction]

Would somebody explain the walk to Guerrero to me? 1-0 Mariners, guy on second and nobody out in the 4th inning and you intentionally walk him?

 

[rockaction]

Holy cow. Nobody needs to. Does the manager have a horseshoe in his pants?

Bonds treatment. Yep. I disagree but can understand when you’ve decided that one particular guy ain’t going to beat you.

 

[Cowboysfan8]

Have a ****ing game Shohei

 

[Major]

Nice seeing Dumper and The Dirtbags tie this up

 

[rockaction]

Oh that is just amazing. Wow.

Raleigh brings them to life and Suarez goes grande.

 

[The General]

Oh baby

 

[irish eyes]

Damn, what a game. Nice deadline trade acquisition for the Ms.

 

[Don Quixote]

They need to go the Pedro Cerrano strategy with Suarez. No fastballs, just curveballs.

 

[heckmanm]

Shohei hit that to San Diego

 

[Encyclopedia Brown]

Shohei hit that to San Diego

Patrick and Contreras looked away rather than follow the path of the ball.

 

[heckmanm]

Shohei hit that to San Diego

While working on a 1-hit shutout

 

[Instinctive]

Ohtani through five:

2 HR, 1 BB

Oh and also he's pitching one hit 8 k 2 BB.

It somehow never ceases to amaze

 

[Capella]

Ohtani may not be the greatest player ever but he’s the best player ever.

 

[ChiefD]

Boring series. I hope the Dodgers win it this year and next year. Three years in a row going into a strike is the only way baseball will ever wake up and change.

Burn the whole system down and start over like hockey did years ago. If it takes a year of no baseball I’m all for it. Because now, with all the money available, this system is not sustainable.

And this whole mentality from the players union of “we will never accept a salary cap”? Fine. Enjoy the slow death of baseball because young consumers don’t care about baseball any more.

 

[Encyclopedia Brown]

Wow!!

 

[irish eyes]

Boring series. I hope the Dodgers win it this year and next year. Three years in a row going into a strike is the only way baseball will ever wake up and change.

Burn the whole system down and start over like hockey did years ago. If it takes a year of no baseball I’m all for it. Because now, with all the money available, this system is not sustainable.

And this whole mentality from the players union of “we will never accept a salary cap”? Fine. Enjoy the slow death of baseball because young consumers don’t care about baseball any more.

Very well said. Couldn't agree more.

 

[Uncle Leo]

Ohtani through five:

2 HR, 1 BB

Oh and also he's pitching one hit 8 k 2 BB.

It somehow never ceases to amaze

Trick

 

[Capella]

Type of performance and player you tell your grandkids about.

 

[Capella]

Amazing thing is he did this while probably having a Minnesota/Louisville ML parlay tonight too. The goat.

 

[rockaction]

Have you guys ever seen . . . okay, I had some stuff to do. I was working on fantasy IDP stuff. I go downstairs and it's three home runs and six IP with 10 K on only 2H and 3 BB for a WHIP < 1 and what are you going to tell me now?

Cal Raleigh is unreal. Clearly the MVP of the AL.

Shohei is incomparable to anybody but Ruth. And he's almost certainly better than the Babe.

 

[Don Quixote]

Type of performance and player you tell your grandkids about.

I sent my kid to bed about 90 minutes ago, a few innings in, while he was watching with me while playing MLB: The Show on the Switch. My son’s an Ohtani fan. Almost feel bad about him missing this now (but, eh, he’s 9 and it was already well past his bedtime and all).

 

[rockaction]

Type of performance and player you tell your grandkids about.

I sent my kid to bed about 90 minutes ago, a few innings in, while he was watching with me while playing MLB: The Show on the Switch. My son’s an Ohtani fan. Almost feel bad about him missing this now (but, eh, he’s 9 and it was already well past his bedtime and all).

Polyphemus Ogre

 

[Major]

Ohtani may not be the greatest player ever but he’s the best player ever.

Amazing anyone would think the Dodgers would win the Series with guys like that

 

[Capella]

Ohtani may not be the greatest player ever but he’s the best player ever.

Amazing anyone would think the Dodgers would win the Series with guys like that

Milwaukee had them man, it was so close lol

 

[AAABatteries]

Greatest single game performance by a player ever?

 

[The Kerminator]

#ThisIsMyCrew

This is the part that sucks. The day after baseball season ends. I know it didn't end the way any of us Brewer's fans wanted it too but Man, what a season it was! Best record in baseball, best away record in baseball. Best record in franchise history. How many come back wins?! How many times did you say I don't know how they won that? The never give up, relentless woodpecker, average joe, pocket pancake eating guys. All those rookies and the future that awaits. Uecker magic. The power of friendship. It's not always about the championship (although it would be nice to get one). Enjoy the experience.

The reality is that the MLB playoffs are stacked. The regular season Brewers (6-0 against the Dodgers) were never going to beat the juggernaut Dodgers. Their inexperience really showed against the built-for-the-playoff veteran Dodgers. Our best starter, our ace of the staff, Freddy Peralta likely doesn't crack their top 5-6, maybe 8. The Dodgers' resources allows them to stack their pitching staff and manage their workload throughout the season. Fresh talented arms will beat most teams in the playoffs every day of the week. And having some guy named Ohtani doesn't hurt either.

So now we await February and those most beautiful four words in all of the English language "Pitchers and catchers report".

#GoPackGo