2019 MLB Playoffs thread

[Sbbruin 21912]

Well, since CFB is essentially over for me before the end of September, I can focus my limited attention on baseball.

Sure would seem like we are headed for a Astros v Dodgers reprise WS, but baseball is baseball, so who knows?  Frankly, really kinda hoping someone in the AL can knock them out, as they are clearly the biggest obstacle to claiming our first World Series title in 31 years.  

[Beau Vine 54881]

Are they seriously going to wait until after the WC games to announce game times?  I have to start planning when I'm going to ditch work now!

[Scraps 13598]

Last year they announced game times on Tuesday before the WC games so we should know tomorrow sir!

[Dondrysdale1 373]

https://mobile.twitter.com/brianmctaggart/status/1178788748244467713?ref_src=twsrc^tfw|twcamp^tweetembed|twterm^1178788748244467713&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.surlyhorns.com%2Fboard%2Findex.php%3Fapp%3Dcore%26module%3Dsystem%26controller%3Dembed%26url%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fbrianmctaggart%2Fstatus%2F1178788748244467713%3Fs%3D20

[Beau Vine 54881]

3 hours ago, Beau Vine said:

Are they seriously going to wait until after the WC games to announce game times?  I have to start planning when I'm going to ditch work now!

[clapclapclap 9000]

Why is TBS such a bitch about start times?  If Milwaukee wins the WC game then the Thursday @Dodgers starts an hour later and Friday is 10 minutes later? 

Edited October 1, 2019 by clapclapclap

[Beau Vine 54881]

For those of you who are undecided on whether to root for the Braves or the Cardinals, watch this:

 

[Guadaloopy 11045]

For those of you who are undecided on whether to root for the Braves or the Cardinals, watch this:
 

[Pimphand 6052]

5 hours ago, Beau Vine said:

For those of you who are undecided on whether to root for the Braves or the Cardinals, watch this:

Thomas Edison was a fucking dickwad 

[gecko 1104]

Lots of love yesterday on MLB network for the Nationals to win it all.  Most think Minnie takes out the Yankees.

[Pig Bellmont 8761]

16 minutes ago, gecko said:

Lots of love yesterday on MLB network for the Nationals to win it all.  Most think Minnie takes out the Yankees.

I was watching. Thome is out of his mind. I like Scherzer against anyone in a one and done playoff, but then beating the Dodgers? Not likely. 

[TonyTexas 10571]

Lots of love yesterday on MLB network for the Nationals to win it all.  Most think Minnie takes out the Yankees.

Lolwut? I’ve seen no one pick the Nats to win it all. Out of 9 Mlb.com experts, 8 picked the Astros to win the WS. 6 picked the Yankees to beat the Twins.
https://www.mlb.com/news/mlb-com-experts-make-2019-postseason-predictions

[Helobious 9505]

Twins have a scary lineup. That doesn’t change the fact that they’ve been the Yankees’ bottom bitch in the playoffs every time they’ve met. Yanks in 4. Yankees in 7 over the Astros in the ALCS, then Yankees in 6 over the Dodgers for title 28.

[Scraps 13598]

Yeah really only Thome seemed to be the main Twins supporter and uhhh he played there. 

Most of the ex players didn't have LAD getting to the WS though, which I tend to agree with.  I think ATL or St Louis takes them out.  

[Sbbruin 21912]

13 minutes ago, Helobious said:

Twins have a scary lineup. That doesn’t change the fact that they’ve been the Yankees’ bottom bitch in the playoffs every time they’ve met. Yanks in 4. Yankees in 7 over the Astros in the ALCS, then Yankees in 6 over the Dodgers for title 28.

[Beau Vine 54881]

 

[DaysOff 8005]

Astros over Dodgers in 6 where Tyler White makes the final out via strikeout whilst chewing six pieces of gum.

[UTexasFight 9628]

Astros over Dodgers in 6 where Tyler White makes the final out via strikeout whilst chewing six pieces of gum.

After Alvarez hits the go ahead HR in the bottom of the 8th

[Pig Bellmont 8761]

Even if LA sweeps the Nats, this has been a special season. Really fun to watch the turnaround after 50 games. 

[Sbbruin 21912]

10 minutes ago, Pig Bellmont said:

Even if LA sweeps the Nats, this has been a special season. Really fun to watch the turnaround after 50 games. 

I don't see a sweep.  Not with that staff.  Fortunately 2 of their 3 aces are righties, and we are stronger from the left side.  But if Corbin wins game one, watch out.  

Edited October 2, 2019 by Sbbruin

[Beau Vine 54881]

Maybe I missed something, but I can't find a year since 2009 that the division series went straight chalk.

Having said that...

I have trouble seeing Tampa even win a game against JV, Cole, Grienke.

WAS is not going to beat the Dodgers.

Helobius isn't right often, but his "Twins are the Yankees' bottom bitch" is pretty accurate.  

That leaves STL-ATL?  Works for me.  

[TonyTexas 10571]

Your game 1 starter for the Dodgers. Kershaw, one of the greatest pitchers of this generation? Nope. Ryu, a strong NLCY candidate? Nope. Buehler? Buehler? Yep. Roberts has lost his fucking mind.

[UTexasFight 9628]

That certainly not the safe pick...
He must have good numbers against the cardinals/ that style of lineup

[TonyTexas 10571]

23 minutes ago, UTexasFight said:

That certainly not the safe pick...
He must have good numbers against the Phillies/ that style of lineup

Fixed

[huge 3800]

Its not like Buehler is a bum.  And it is not like Kershaw has been "generational" in the post season...

[SuingToGetAMessageBoard? 3861]

CC not on the roster.  Too bad his last appearance wasn't the bad ass "that was for you bitch" moment last year.

[BigOrange1 6544]

dodgers over nats in 5

braves over cardinals in 5

astros over rays in 4

yankees over twins in 4

dodgers over braves in 6

astros over yankees in 6

astros over dodgers in 6

[Pig Bellmont 8761]

5 hours ago, TonyTexas said:

Your game 1 starter for the Dodgers. Kershaw, one of the greatest pitchers of this generation? Nope. Ryu, a strong NLCY candidate? Nope. Buehler? Buehler? Yep. Roberts has lost his fucking mind.

What? I don’t understand. Kershaw Friday then and Ryu in DC? WAS is pitching their best available tonight. What is the thinking @Sbbruin

[SurlyBDR 22895]

 

[huge 3800]

Poor dodgers are only -175 with Burhler tonight.

Not that the odds mean anything.

[Sbbruin 21912]

18 hours ago, Pig Bellmont said:

What? I don’t understand. Kershaw Friday then and Ryu in DC? WAS is pitching their best available tonight. What is the thinking @Sbbruin

I would have really thought Ryu would go in game 2 as he is MUCH better at home.  But Ferris Bueller was rock solid last night, so good call by Robert on that one.

[Pimphand 6052]

D-Roberts is the leader in the clubhouse as far as managerial decisions go thus far.  That also feels very odd to type....

Edited October 4, 2019 by Pimphand

[UTexasFight 9628]

What is the collective bullpen ERA so far in the playoffs, WCG included?
Gotta be pretty awful

[spystud13 2371]

That was a mother fucking SICK relay throw by Adames. 

[spystud13 2371]

And he backs it up with a yack. 

[Jive Turkey 12723]

C Ring. 

[clapclapclap 9000]

Settle down, Zach Smith.

Edited October 9, 2019 by clapclapclap

[Beau Vine 54881]

😲

[spystud13 2371]

Here’s the whole play. 

 

 

[Sbbruin 21912]

214 wins between the Astros and Dodgers, and they both have one game to save their seasons.

[clapclapclap 9000]

1 minute ago, Sbbruin said:

214 wins between the Astros and Dodgers, and they both have one game to save their seasons.
 

Thank goodness we have the clown show 5 game series format.  Heaven forbid the post season get extended 2 games.  Players and fans might freeze to death.

[David Dennison 19121]

3 minutes ago, Sbbruin said:

214 wins between the Astros and Dodgers, and they both have one game to save their seasons.
 

That's baseball.

[David Dennison 19121]

1 minute ago, clapclapclap said:

Thank goodness we have the clown show 5 game series format.  Heaven forbid the post season get extended 2 games.  Players and fans might freeze to death.

FWIW, the league championship series was best of five until 1985.

[clapclapclap 9000]

13 minutes ago, David Dennison said:

FWIW, the league championship series was best of five until 1985.

Yes, I don't miss the LCS clown show era.

Edited October 9, 2019 by clapclapclap
And now I step out of the thread, gotta throw batting practice to myself.

[David Dennison 19121]

Just now, clapclapclap said:

Yes, I don't miss the LCS clown show era.

I totally agree. These short series suck.

[Helobious 9505]

I don’t see how anyone can be watching the playoffs and not see that the Yankees are the best team. They fucking annihilated a 100 game winner.

[Pimphand 6052]

You really are a complete dipshit. On one hand you swear sweeping the Twins is inevitable because they piss down their legs at the sight of your front running adopted team then you come around crowning yourself as being the best team in baseball for doing the inevitable. You can't have it both ways numbnuts.

[Helobious 9505]

I guess a short bus commuter like yourself sees it that way. 
The Yankees will inevitably win the World Series this year, because they have demonstrated that they are the best team. Will winning it all then not be impressive, because it was inevitable? It can be both. 

[youdunnf'dup 2147]

If the nationals score early, you will be able to hear a pin drop in that ball park. They’re waiting for something like this to happen. I’m not as worried about that happening in Houston (especially not with Cole on the mound), but tomorrow should be interesting.

[Sbbruin 21912]

12 hours ago, Helobious said:

I don’t see how anyone can be watching the playoffs and not see that the Yankees are the best team. They fucking annihilated a 100 game winner.

This is why people think you’re a jackass.  You’ll have thoughtful contributions (occasionally) and then throw this shit out there.  You’re applying the results of a short series as evidence of their superiority, taking no other factors into consideration.  It renders all of your opinions irrelevant.