2023 MLB Baseball

[Myles]

17 hours ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:

Yankees killed the Giants, Judge homered with his first at bat. That guy is a monster.

O'Neil for the Cardinals hit a home run for the 4th straight opening day game (he's only been in the league for 5 years).

[NFLfan]

@2006Coltsbestever Our guy Daniel Murphy signed on to play with a team here called the Long Island Ducks. I had forgotten about Murph.

[Lancer1]

On 3/30/2023 at 6:03 PM, NFLfan said:

 

@Lancer1 will love this prediction. I have not seen Lancer in a while. 

To make it happen, we need to get it in gear - us & our $242 million payroll are getting smacked around by our divisional rival Rockies - it's only been 2 games but we're playing at home and are 0-2, have been outscored 11-3 and haven't hit any homeruns, but have given up 3 of them, 2 to one player on Opening Day!

[Myles]

Cardinals beat Toronto today.   Gave up 10 walks but only allowed 1 run.  

[RollerColt]

Omg.. I love the new home run celebration the Reds are doing… LMAO!

 

 

[RollerColt]

Reds bullpen remembered they were supposed to suck tonight. Cubs up 11-5. 

[PuntersArePeopleToo]

3 hours ago, RollerColt said:

Reds bullpen remembered they were supposed to suck tonight. Cubs up 11-5. 

 

Now the rubber match tomorrow. It is 1235 EST, 1135 CST. And since I am still in Seattle until Thursday for work, 935CST

 

[RollerColt]

6 hours ago, PuntersArePeopleToo said:

 

Now the rubber match tomorrow. It is 1235 EST, 1135 CST. And since I am still in Seattle until Thursday for work, 935CST

 

I think I know the way to success in Cincy. It's for them to just ignore the bullpen and keep the starter out there. Is that a sustainable tactic? Probably not, but who cares we ain't winning the division anyways lol...

[Myles]

Cardinals starting pitching is struggling.   The same staff pitched well and got them to the playoffs last year, but it now appears they should have added an ace.  Their offense is great, their defense is great but the starting pitching could lead to a .500 season.  

Not a fan of Marmol (their coach) as he is already throwing good players under the bus.  

[Barry Sears]

Hey all, been pretty busy since the season started.  Cardinals off to a slow start and the pitching has been suspect.

 

Haven't been able to watch much since You Tube TV no longer carries MLB Network, which really pisses me off!!  They announced it several weeks ago and I was hoping things could get worked out before the season started.  Then, about a month after they announce no more MLB Network, they send an email telling me they are raising the monthly rate!!

 

I've been shopping for a new streaming service that has MLB Network...any thoughts, recommendations or input?  We have so much stuff in our You Tube TV library we haven't watched yet, but I'm assuming we can re-record those shows with a new service.

[PuntersArePeopleToo]

@Barry Sears these services have it. 

Fubo has been decent when i used it, but I also dont have a paid service (would use the free trial for NFL Network Game)

1. AT&T U-Verse
2. DIRECTV
3. DIRECTV STREAM
4. DISH Network
5. Fubo
6. Sling TV
7. Vidgo

[Myles]

On 4/8/2023 at 1:49 PM, Barry Sears said:

Hey all, been pretty busy since the season started.  Cardinals off to a slow start and the pitching has been suspect.

 

Haven't been able to watch much since You Tube TV no longer carries MLB Network, which really pisses me off!!  They announced it several weeks ago and I was hoping things could get worked out before the season started.  Then, about a month after they announce no more MLB Network, they send an email telling me they are raising the monthly rate!!

 

I've been shopping for a new streaming service that has MLB Network...any thoughts, recommendations or input?  We have so much stuff in our You Tube TV library we haven't watched yet, but I'm assuming we can re-record those shows with a new service.

I still have UZZU.   Me, my brother and his friend share it.  You can have multiple devices using it.   it gets all MLB, NBA, NHL, NCAA and NFL games including replays.  Also about 10 other stations (CNN, Fox News, TBS, TNT, Discovery).   $130 per year but we split it 3 ways.  

 

https://uzzu.tv/

[2006Coltsbestever]

So far my Cubs aren't doing too bad. 7-5 on the season and 2nd in the NL Central. It is early though. We thumped the Dodgers last night. 

 

Rays started 13-0, tying the record for best start to a season. Blue Jays took them out last night though.

[2006Coltsbestever]

All things considering, my Cubs have looked pretty good in April so far.

 

NL Central standings through April 16th are:

Brewers 11-5

Cubs 8-6

Pirates 9-7

Cards 7-9

Reds 6-9

 

We are in 2nd place just % points ahead of the Pirates and only 2 back of the Brewers. Just took 2 of 3 out in LA as well.

[Myles]

The Cardinals will struggle.   Their coach is not good and is causing issues.   He will not make decisions to help the team.   They had a relief pitcher who pitched 7, yes 7, sliders in a row to a batter who them homered to win a game.  After 3 of the same pitches, most managers would stop it.  4, 5, 6, what the hell!

[2006Coltsbestever]

Cubs are now 9-6, we spanked the A's but the A's suck  

[2006Coltsbestever]

Cubs have won 4 in row, now at 11-6. The Freakin pesky Brewers keep winning though so we are 2 games out of 1st place in the NL Central.

[PuntersArePeopleToo]

Cubs poured it on vs the Dodgers today. 13-0 win with Smyly going 7.2 of 1 hit ball. He was perfect through 7. Gave it up in the 8th as him and Gomes went for a ball and crashed into each other

[2006Coltsbestever]

18 hours ago, PuntersArePeopleToo said:

Cubs poured it on vs the Dodgers today. 13-0 win with Smyly going 7.2 of 1 hit ball. He was perfect through 7. Gave it up in the 8th as him and Gomes went for a ball and crashed into each other

So far 12-7 on the season. It is early but the Cubs look good.

[RollerColt]

The Reds continue to kill my soul. 5 straight losses… Listless, boring offense. 7-14 for the season. 

[Barry Sears]

Great story of perseverance - 

 

https://www.mlb.com/news/drew-maggi-makes-long-awaited-mlb-debut-for-pirates

[Myles]

Looking like this may be a lost season for the Cardinals.   Mostly it is the manager who is ruining it.   

[landrus13]

On 4/28/2023 at 4:20 PM, Myles said:

Looking like this may be a lost season for the Cardinals.   Mostly it is the manager who is ruining it.   

Cardinals are pretty bad right now. 10 games back in the division already. Last in the division by 2.5 games. I'm not sure I see it changing either.

[Barry Sears]

10 hours ago, landrus13 said:

Cardinals are pretty bad right now. 10 games back in the division already. Last in the division by 2.5 games. I'm not sure I see it changing either.

 

It's only May 1st...

[2006Coltsbestever]

I am shocked the Cards are so bad at 10-20 but it is only May. I figured the Cubs would be a .500 team before the season, at 15-14  they are playing like it so far. How about those Pirates @buccolts! Pirates are freakin 20-10  

[buccolts]

On 5/3/2023 at 9:21 AM, 2006Coltsbestever said:

I am shocked the Cards are so bad at 10-20 but it is only May. I figured the Cubs would be a .500 team before the season, at 15-14  they are playing like it so far. How about those Pirates @buccolts! Pirates are freakin 20-10  

The young players have been playing really good team baseball, but they're young and will need to find consistency. 

 

They just finished the first series in a tough two week stretch and may be on their way back to the pack.

 

The future looks bright, though. 

[2006Coltsbestever]

23 minutes ago, buccolts said:

The young players have been playing really good team baseball, but they're young and will need to find consistency. 

 

They just finished the first series in a tough two week stretch and may be on their way back to the pack.

 

The future looks bright, though. 

Pirates just played the best team in baseball so no shame in losing to them. If the Cubs are out of it near the end, I think it would be cool if the Pirates won the NL Central. I would root for them.

[PuntersArePeopleToo]

Matt "Mash" Mervis is be called up for Friday's game vs the marlins. Will play 1B/DH while with the cubs

[NFLfan]

On 5/3/2023 at 9:21 AM, 2006Coltsbestever said:

I am shocked the Cards are so bad at 10-20 but it is only May. I figured the Cubs would be a .500 team before the season, at 15-14  they are playing like it so far. How about those Pirates @buccolts! Pirates are freakin 20-10  

 

I'm happy for the Pirates fans. The team has struggled since, I believe, the days of Doug Drabek, Zane Smith, Bonds, Van Slyke, Jay Bell and Jose Lind.

 

The Orioles are also playing surprisingly well. The Rays are on top of all the teams. They look great. Anyone see @Barry Sears ?

[NFLfan]

The Mets are uninspiring. I may not attend a game this year.

[2006Coltsbestever]

32 minutes ago, NFLfan said:

The Mets are uninspiring. I may not attend a game this year.

I am not sure what is wrong with the Cards but they are currently 10-24, a terrible start - they have lost 8 in a row. Cubs are 17-16 (which is respectable) but a +47 overall which is the best in the NL Central division. Cubs have lost several 1 run games or they would be in 1st place in the NL Central, they are just 2.5 games out of 1st place. Pirates and Brewers both have lost 6 in a row.

 

Cubs are keeping me interested so far.

[NFLfan]

1 hour ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:

I am not sure what is wrong with the Cards but they are currently 10-24, a terrible start - they have lost 8 in a row. Cubs are 17-16 (which is respectable) but a +47 overall which is the best in the NL Central division. Cubs have lost several 1 run games or they would be in 1st place in the NL Central, they are just 2.5 games out of 1st place. Pirates and Brewers both have lost 6 in a row.

 

Cubs are keeping me interested so far.

 

The Cards usually figure it out. I would not count them out at all. It is a long season. They have lots of time to make up ground.

[Barry Sears]

On 5/7/2023 at 2:52 PM, NFLfan said:

 

The Orioles are also playing surprisingly well. The Rays are on top of all the teams. They look great. Anyone see @Barry Sears ?

 I am here on occasion.  Rays are the real deal again with a small payroll.

[2006Coltsbestever]

Cubs are currently 2 games back of the Brewers at 19-19 in the NL Central for 1st place. Brewers are 21-17, Pirates are 21-18. Tight race early. So far I am pleased with how the Cubs have played, they should actually be way above .500. Cubs have lost several 1 run games. If they can close better as the season moves on, Cubs will be in good shape in a division that is up for grabs.

[Barry Sears]

Cardinals' bats are waking up and we're on a roll.  Starting pitching still struggling but hanging in there with better offensive production helping.  OF injuries are a concern and wonder when Walker gets called back up.  The new balanced schedule means we don't play Milwaukee again until September, so those crucial division games mean even more now.

[2006Coltsbestever]

Cubs have been stinking up the joint lately, doesn't surprise me though. They will never have a team like 2016 again and I have accepted that. That team was ranked in the top 10 of all-time by MLB.com. 103-58 and World Series Champs. I will always have that so it is all good - here Homer was dying, he was sick but Marge took him to the ocean, and he soaked in it and he got his powers back 

[LJpalmbeacher2]

Haven't really watched MLB too much so far but have been betting.....and winning. Baseball is not difficult to win at in the long run. Everything usually averages out. 

I'm probably getting the package soon. I've delayed so far because I didn't want to commit so much time to sitting in my recliner and watching lol. 

My Yankees are starting to hit a bit better and Judge is heating up. Bullpen is a weakness and the closer spot. Hope Stanton comes back soon and stays healthy. Yankees really need Judge & Rizzo to stay healthy. 

Yankees probably won't catch the Rays but fortunately there are a bunch of wild card spots and making playoffs is mostly satisfactory for Hal & Cashman despite what they may publicly say. Wish they would get rid of Schmidt or at least not bring in high leverage situations. I don't think there is a Yankee fan out there that is pleased to have him on team lol.

 

 

 

[LJpalmbeacher2]

On 5/19/2023 at 2:41 PM, 2006Coltsbestever said:

Cubs have been stinking up the joint lately, doesn't surprise me though. They will never have a team like 2016 again and I have accepted that. That team was ranked in the top 10 of all-time by MLB.com. 103-58 and World Series Champs. I will always have that so it is all good - here Homer was dying, he was sick but Marge took him to the ocean, and he soaked in it and he got his powers back 

 

Is Springfield near a beach?

Does Homer surf fish?

Why isn't Marge in a bathing suit?

[2006Coltsbestever]

3 hours ago, LJpalmbeacher2 said:

 

Is Springfield near a beach?

Does Homer surf fish?

Why isn't Marge in a bathing suit?

The Atlantic Ocean, Marge was all business getting Homie healthy to soak in the salt water 

[Myles]

I have pretty much given up on the Cards.   They have went 10-3 and won their series against the Cubs, Red Sox,, Brewers and dodgers, so they may have a chance.