***Official - 2025 Major League Baseball Thread (10 Viewers)

[dickey moe]

Methinks this series is gonna go 7 games.

 

[Gr00vus]

Might be less if the Dodgers can't remember hite to hit.

 

[Don Quixote]

Hats off to the Jays. Stacking up a lot better than I thought against essentially an all star team.

Jays strength top to bottom in the lineup showing tonight. Dodgers more elite at the top, but Jays don’t really have some of the easy out’s at the bottom that the Dodgers have.

 

[fruity pebbles]

Hats off to the Jays. Stacking up a lot better than I thought against essentially an all star team.

Jays strength top to bottom in the lineup showing tonight. Dodgers more elite at the top, but Jays don’t really have some of the easy out’s at the bottom that the Dodgers have.

Their pitching has been better than advertised as well. Their depth is impressive.

 

[crushedspirit]

Excellent job after that loss.

Fluharty and Bassitt were money and the bottom of the order came through yet again.

At least 1 more guaranteed back here in TO.

 

[fruity pebbles]

……..razor thin margin from the Jays being up 3-1

 

[-fish-]

I really hate Dave Roberts. Everyone in the stadium knew what was going to happen when he brought in Treinen. Ohtani should never have pitched in the 7th, Dryer should have come in. Treinen should be launched into the sun.

 

[Cowboysfan8]

Too late but Pages needs to sit

 

[falguy]

Bassitt

Such a great story. He looks so comfortable out of the pen.

For those that haven't watched the Jays much, last night is another prime example of their season. Decent to excellent starting pitching - Bieber was really good after the 2nd inning - a clutch blast, or two, and key hits from one, or more guys at the bottom of the order. You just never know when they are going to go off. Gimenez has provided way more offensively than he did all year. Hopefully George can come back but I kinda like Bo as DH right now. Toronto will be a madhouse on Friday regardless of tonight's outcome.

 

[Northern Voice]

Bassitt

Such a great story. He looks so comfortable out of the pen.

Bassitt has been so good these playoffs. Game 7 Bassitt/Lauer piggyback game going to be lit.

 

[crushedspirit]

Hopefully Yesavage finds that splitter early tonight since the bullpen needs some rest, especially Varland. You want to minimize having to use Fisher or Little, while picking your spots with Fluharty. IKS is good defensively, but his bat is a liability so it would be awesome if Springer can be healthy and start.

The Bassitt Hound has been sensational so far in the postseason. Hoffman and Lauer have looked great as well.

 

[CletiusMaximus]

Dodgers insider with an interesting take on the series. https://x.com/magicjohnson/status/1983583303421849827?s=46

 

[Sammy3469]

Dodgers insider with an interesting take on the series. https://x.com/magicjohnson/status/1983583303421849827?s=46

I was impressed he stayed until the end the other night.

 

[belljr]

Dodgers insider with an interesting take on the series. https://x.com/magicjohnson/status/1983583303421849827?s=46

Perd Johnson

 

[Cowboysfan8]

Smith to hit 2. Call in for Pages

 

[crushedspirit]

Springer can't go, so IKS again. Also Schneider is in against the lefty for Lukes.

 

[crushedspirit]

First pitch hello

Vladdy says ok

 

[falguy]

Pretty good start to this one.

 

[belljr]

Why are there so many people down the foul line in play?

 

[ChiefD]

Why are there so many people down the foul line in play?

The D-listers?

 

[thecatch]

Blake Snell looks very unhealthy.

 

[fruity pebbles]

Just a bit outside

 

[Northern Voice]

Best start by a rookie SP in World Series history?

 

[Dennis Castro]

I haven’t watched much baseball in the past few years, but even in that amount of time it’s amazing to see how many new places they’ve managed to stick advertising. Uniforms, helmets, mound, any vertical surface, and little 30 jobs during play.

And I understand it, that’s how en****ification works. But it does make me appreciate that this forum is perhaps my last refuge from intrusive advertising. I know FBG takes a financial hit for not pursuing that, so I wanted to just let @Joe Bryant know how much I really appreciate that.

 

[crushedspirit]

LA could simply not touch his splitter tonight, and this kid is special when that pitch is on. A masterclass performance by the 22 year old.

 

[McBokonon]

I haven’t watched much baseball in the past few years, but even in that amount of time it’s amazing to see how many new places they’ve managed to stick advertising. Uniforms, helmets, mound, any vertical surface, and little 30 jobs during play.

And I understand it, that’s how en****ification works. But it does make me appreciate that this forum is perhaps my last refuge from intrusive advertising. I know FBG takes a financial hit for not pursuing that, so I wanted to just let @Joe Bryant know how much I really appreciate that.

Great sentiment. The kind of sentiment that could find its way into a Hallmark card.

Hallmark: When you care enough to send the very best.

Use code McBok for 20% off flowers.

 

[Northern Voice]

 

[dickey moe]

Best start by a rookie SP in World Series history?

He was awesome tonight.

 

[scoobus]

Best start by a rookie SP in World Series history?

I remember Derek Holland had a nasty start against the Cardinals in the World Series, but turns out that was actually his third year in the league.

Yamamoto had a good start in last year's series (even though it's kind of cheaty to include him), but definitely not as good as Yesavage's.

 

[thecatch]

Best start by a rookie SP in World Series history?

I’m sure he has a great case. Bumgarner was great in 2010 but Yesavage was better.

 

[scoobus]

Madison Bumgarner has a case. 8ip 3h 0r 2bb 6k. More innings and no runs, but less ks, depends on how you look at it I suppose.

Orlando "El Duque" Hernandez. 7ip 6h 1r 3bb 7k. Yesavage clearly better.

 

[heckmanm]

I didn't realize Yesavage started the year in low-A ball. That's a ridiculous progression for one season.

 

[falguy]

The cool thing is Trey will be a rookie next year. Guy only made 3 starts in the regular season. This is basically his R-1 season.

 

[Jmiller21kg]

Blake Snell looks very unhealthy.

Mans looking like he’s coming off a multiple day bender lol

 

[General Malaise]

Best start by a rookie SP in World Series history?

I’m sure he has a great case. Bumgarner was great in 2010 but Yesavage was better.

For some reason I thought Steve Avery was a rookie in 1991 when he popped but it was his second year at the ripe old age of 21.

 

[Harry Frogfish]

Blake Snell looks very unhealthy.

Mans looking like he’s coming off a multiple day bender lol

Always looks like that. I was surprised after they interviewed him for the NLCS they told him he could go drink with the guys now and he flatly said, "I don't drink".

Maybe he partakes in other stuff but doubt that, they usually go together. I could see him having hit it hard when he was younger and being an AA guy now or whatever. Like someone got through to him to save his career. But even then, he couldn't have had enough time to have that much long term damage on his mug.

Just born with a bender face I guess.

 

[Harry Frogfish]

I haven’t watched much baseball in the past few years, but even in that amount of time it’s amazing to see how many new places they’ve managed to stick advertising. Uniforms, helmets, mound, any vertical surface, and little 30 jobs during play.

And I understand it, that’s how en****ification works. But it does make me appreciate that this forum is perhaps my last refuge from intrusive advertising. I know FBG takes a financial hit for not pursuing that, so I wanted to just let @Joe Bryant know how much I really appreciate that.

I cannot stand it, this slow, endless unfolding of milking every last penny from every last thing. The sneak attack commercials during key moments are now #1 on my list.

I remember years ago, first seeing Wrigley Field, of all places, finally cave with billboards behind the plate (and elsewhere). And that's when I knew, nothing's sacred, it's over.

Hockey surrounding the rink with digital ads infuriates me as well. All of it. I used to laugh at euro soccer jerseys sponsored by everything. You couldn't even find a team name on there.


And yeah, big props to @JoeBryant. Awesome of him to resist.

 

[northern exposure]

Did the Jays "rope a dope" the Dodgers in Game 3? Took LA 18 innings to squeak out the win and they haven't looked the same since. They are an older team and haven't rebounded as well as the Jays.
The Dodgers had their 1 through 7 hitters in for all 18 innings.
The Blue Jays replaced Kirk, Bichette, Barger and Springer (due to injury) before the game went 9 innings iirc.

 

[Gally]

The Dodgers had their 1 through 7 hitters in for all 18 innings.
The Blue Jays replaced Kirk, Bichette, Barger and Springer (due to injury) before the game went 9 innings iirc.

This is likely a big contributing factor to why the Dodgers won game 3 though. Is it one of those things where they won the battle but not the war?......One more Jay win to find out.

 

[Eephus]

The Nationals' new manager is a few months younger than my daughter @ditkaburgers

 

[thecatch]

Madison Bumgarner has a case. 8ip 3h 0r 2bb 6k. More innings and no runs, but less ks, depends on how you look at it I suppose.

Orlando "El Duque" Hernandez. 7ip 6h 1r 3bb 7k. Yesavage clearly better.

Bumgarner was also two years younger than Yesavage so he gets points for that.

 

[falguy]

Did the Jays "rope a dope" the Dodgers in Game 3? Took LA 18 innings to squeak out the win and they haven't looked the same since. They are an older team and haven't rebounded as well as the Jays.
The Dodgers had their 1 through 7 hitters in for all 18 innings.
The Blue Jays replaced Kirk, Bichette, Barger and Springer (due to injury) before the game went 9 innings iirc.

I think Kirk came out in the 12th, but yeah, probably a factor. I certainly think it had to affect Smith. Catching 18 innings, then another 9 just 16 hours later. He's 1 for 8 since. The day off should help them so they can't make excuses if they lose now. I'm looking at you Snell. Mr. I don't make excuses but...

 

[heckmanm]

Madison Bumgarner has a case. 8ip 3h 0r 2bb 6k. More innings and no runs, but less ks, depends on how you look at it I suppose.

Orlando "El Duque" Hernandez. 7ip 6h 1r 3bb 7k. Yesavage clearly better.

Bumgarner was also two years younger than Yesavage so he gets points for that.

Counterpoint: he didn't start 2010 in low-A ball

 

[Eephus]

Game 6 lineup changes for LA. Betts moved down to fourth. Miguel Rojas gets the start at 2B taking the Pages/Call hole in the order. Edman and his bad ankle shifts to center.

 

[crushedspirit]

Springer is back at the top of the lineup for the Jays

 

[Gally]

Springer is back at the top of the lineup for the Jays

Surprised by that. It wouldn't shock me if he doesn't make it through the game.

 

[crushedspirit]

Springer will play because quite honestly they'll need all the help they can get vs the beast that is Yamamoto.

Meanwhile Gausman will essentially throw his fastball and splitter, that slider is bad on most days. He will have be lights out tonight.

 

[irish eyes]

Springer has no business being in there tonight. Every swing he took on the 1st at bat looked like he was taking a punch. Edit, well he just smoked one to the gap to score a run. I can appreciate him gutting it out

 

[rockaction]

0-2 and he hits him? Dear word.

 

[Desert_Power]

Crazy