2023 MLB thread

[Shoxthemonkey 1977]

Here it is just in case you missed it.

[Dutchrudder 11139]

Anyone want to guess how many "Balk-offs" have been recorded since 1914?  The answer may surprise you...

Fun facts:  link

 

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Notable balks[edit]

During the 1947 World Series (New York Yankees vs. Brooklyn Dodgers) Spec Shea dropped the ball trying to pick off Jackie Robinson at first base; after at least one other attempt, he dropped the ball and umpire Babe Pinelli waved Robinson to second base.^[18]

A famous balk came in the first All-Star Game of 1961, when strong winds at Candlestick Park caused pitcher Stu Miller to sway erratically and be called for a balk. This story is often exaggerated in re-tellings of baseball lore, some having Miller being blown off the pitching mound.^[19]

The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Texas Rangers on June 18, 2015, when Rangers relief pitcher Keone Kela committed a balk in the bottom of the ninth inning of a tie game with Dodger Enrique Hernández at third base.^[20] There have been at least 23 such walk-off balks (or "balk-offs") in major league history since 1914.^[21]

On June 14, 2019, Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen intentionally balked during a game with the Chicago Cubs. With the Dodgers leading, 5–3, and two outs in the top of the ninth inning, the Cubs' Jason Heyward was on second base. Concerned that a runner at second base could possibly steal signs, Jansen intentionally balked, advancing the runner to third base.^[22] Jansen then struck out batter Víctor Caratini for the final out of the game.^[23] Other intentional balks, while rare, have subsequently occurred in MLB.

 

[Dutchrudder 11139]

Another fun fact: The Mets are still currently paying 2 different players deferred contracts over 25 years. One ends in 2035, the other ends in 2028. 

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The Orioles are also paying Bonilla 500k a year through 2028! 

 

[GopherRock 1765]

IIRC John Rocker gave up a walk-off balk right when he was in the middle of his controversy. 

[Beau Vine 54219]

6 minutes ago, GopherRock said:

IIRC John Rocker gave up a walk-off balk right when he was in the middle of his controversy. 

...by dropping the ball.

[Helobious 9449]

Wow, Astros finally got a real no hitter courtesy of Framber Valdez. I believe it’s the first one in their history. 

[Helobious 9449]

Forgot how insanely common no-nos are. They have 12 not counting the bullshit ones. Some poor bastard named Ken Johnson threw the only ever 9 inning CG no-hitter loss for them in 1964.

[TonyTexas 10510]

7 minutes ago, Helobious said:

Wow, Astros finally got a real no hitter courtesy of Framber Valdez. I believe it’s the first one in their history. 

Fun fact. The Astros have thrown more no hitters (16) than the Yankees (13) despite being in the MLB half as many years. 

[Helobious 9449]

4 minutes ago, TonyTexas said:

Fun fact. The Astros have thrown more no hitters (16) than the Yankees (13) despite being in the MLB half as many years. 

*12 for the Astros. If you want to count the combined ones we should start counting games where a team’s lineup combined to hit for a single double triple and homer as hitting for the cycle. Same exact logic.

[WBT 20564]

Lots of writers had the Angels as winners of the trade deadline.  Meanwhile Giolito has given up 8 9 runs with 2 outs in the 4th.

And finally yanked.  I'm sure Shohei is impressed and ready to sign on the dotted line.

Edited August 2, 2023 by WBT

[David Dennison 18856]

24 minutes ago, Helobious said:

*12 for the Astros. If you want to count the combined ones we should start counting games where a team’s lineup combined to hit for a single double triple and homer as hitting for the cycle. Same exact logic.

Rent free.

[Beau Vine 54219]

I feel that not nearly enough attention is being paid to this transaction:

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[Scraps 13561]

Yeah sucks to have to shave and look like the douchebag you really are

[Herpa Derpa 6125]

39 minutes ago, Beau Vine said:

I feel that not nearly enough attention is being paid to this transaction:

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[huge 3793]

2 hours ago, Helobious said:

Forgot how insanely common no-nos are. They have 12 not counting the bullshit ones. Some poor bastard named Ken Johnson threw the only ever 9 inning CG no-hitter loss for them in 1964.

so insanely common D German has one...no cheating

[tx 3 putt 76933]

4 hours ago, Helobious said:

*12 for the Astros. If you want to count the combined ones we should start counting games where a team’s lineup combined to hit for a single double triple and homer as hitting for the cycle. Same exact logic.

[tx 3 putt 76933]

Pete Rose might have the all time most punchable face, top 3 for sure. Bowl haircut mother fucker …..

[shadow_operative2.0 15973]

Quite the season for this cat. 

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“Domingo Germán has agreed today to voluntarily submit to inpatient treatment for alcohol abuse,” the Yankees said in a press release today. “He will be placed on the restricted list for the time that he is away from the club. It is critical that Domingo completely focuses on addressing his health and well-being. We will respect his privacy as he begins this process.” 

[TonyTexas 10510]

Germàn loves him some abuse. Alcohol, girlfriend, grip-enhancing substance, hitters

[hookemATL 11724]

Carrying on the great tradition set by notable NYY boozehounds CC Sabathia, Mickey Mantle, and Billy Martin. 

[Serak The Preparer 3431]

19 minutes ago, hookemATL said:

Carrying on the great tradition set by notable NYY boozehounds CC Sabathia, Mickey Mantle, and Billy Martin. 

Yeah, but they were pure boozehounds. None of that sharing booze with other teammates bullshit. YANKEES LEGACY!!!

[shadow_operative2.0 15973]

Springer breaks his 0-35 skid. 

[dr99 560]

44 minutes ago, TonyTexas said:

Germàn loves him some abuse. Alcohol, girlfriend, grip-enhancing substance, hitters

I guess "sore armpit" is code for too drunk to pitch

[huge 3793]

Pete Rose might have the all time most punchable face, top 3 for sure. Bowl haircut mother fucker …..

Vic Tayback

[Vic Mackey 47029]

@Helobious

[billfromlaketravis 11466]

2 hours ago, TonyTexas said:

Germàn loves him some abuse. Alcohol, girlfriend, grip-enhancing substance, hitters

Just saw he’s out for the year. And they’re in last place. 
 

Jesus. Yankee fan is at rock bottom. Helobious is still posting so we know he’s still alive. 
 

 

 

 

[tx 3 putt 76933]

50 minutes ago, Vic Mackey said:

@Helobious

surly Astro great : but what’s his WaR ???

[shadow_operative2.0 15973]

34-15 Cubs in last two against Cincy, softball shit. 

Edited August 3, 2023 by shadow_operative2.0

[shadow_operative2.0 15973]

Marlins walk-off Phillies in 12. 

[Beau Vine 54219]

1 hour ago, billfromlaketravis said:

Just saw he’s out for the year. And they’re in last place. 
 

Jesus. Yankee fan is at rock bottom. Helobious is still posting so we know he’s still alive. 
 

 

 

 

Apparently, you missed the big Yankee news:

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Edited August 3, 2023 by Beau Vine

[Carl Spackler 3482]

1 hour ago, shadow_operative2.0 said:

34-15 Cubs in last two against Cincy, softball shit. 

Actually, 36-15, but who's counting?

 

[*I am*]

[shadow_operative2.0 15973]

It wasn’t a final at the time. 

[Dutchrudder 11139]

Now there's a name for you Immaculate Grid players. 

[Scraps 13561]

So was taking a look at everyones favorite player Zack Greinke 

He is having a horrendous year.  What is sad is he is closing in on 3000K, but he may not even make it.  

He is 1-11 with a 5.32 ERA.  

49 K's away from 3000, but he is only getting like 3 or 4 Ks a game on a good day (which isn't many) 

 

[tx 3 putt 76933]

The unps have a damn strong Union ….

 

[VirginiaLonghorn 4771]

1 hour ago, tx 3 putt said:

The unps have a damn strong Union ….

 

I would advocate a high heater that the catcher thought was going to be another low ball ...

[Guadaloopy 10964]

4 hours ago, tx 3 putt said:

The unps have a damn strong Union ….

 

I'm no Hernandez fan, but a lot of those were very much borderline pitches.  You chirp about those borderline pitches, and an ump like Hernandez brings the zone up even higher. 

[David Dennison 18856]

NM

Edited August 3, 2023 by David Dennison

[Dutchrudder 11139]

lol the look Bibee gives him

 

 

[Beau Vine 54219]

 

[TonyTexas 10510]

^^^^
I’ve never heard a ball sack called a glove. 

Edited August 3, 2023 by TonyTexas

[shadow_operative2.0 15973]

Gil must have passed out when Shohei got pulled after 4. 

 

[Huckleberry 32859]

9 hours ago, Guadaloopy said:

I'm no Hernandez fan, but a lot of those were very much borderline pitches.  You chirp about those borderline pitches, and an ump like Hernandez brings the zone up even higher. 

Also, it shouldn't matter and Hernández is an atrocious umpire, but why is the catcher yanking strikes at the top of the knees all the way up to the batter's waist? If I'm an ump and you're catching and you yank a pitch 18 inches after catching it I wonder if I was wrong and it was actually low.

[Burt 4080]

30 years ago today, Robin Ventura f#cked around.  29 years, 23 hours, 59 minutes and 55 seconds ago, Robin Ventura found out.  

Ventura remains the only player in MLB history to get seven hits off Ryan in one inning.

 

 

[Helobious 9449]

More German details emerge. Apparently he showed up to the stadium drunk on Tuesday, tried fighting a teammate in the clubhouse, then flipped a couch and smashed a TV

https://nypost.com/2023/08/03/domingo-german-was-belligerent-in-clubhouse-before-alcohol-treatment/amp/

[tx 3 putt 76933]

55 minutes ago, Helobious said:

More German details emerge. Apparently he showed up to the stadium drunk on Tuesday, tried fighting a teammate in the clubhouse, then flipped a couch and smashed a TV

https://nypost.com/2023/08/03/domingo-german-was-belligerent-in-clubhouse-before-alcohol-treatment/amp/

dfa his ass 

[Wally Pryor 5261]

From Buster Olney - Runs since All Star break:

Cubs 145

Next Atl / SD 102

 

 

[Gut Wagon 8065]

1 hour ago, Helobious said:

More German details emerge. Apparently he showed up to the stadium drunk on Tuesday, tried fighting a teammate in the clubhouse, then flipped a couch and smashed a TV

https://nypost.com/2023/08/03/domingo-german-was-belligerent-in-clubhouse-before-alcohol-treatment/amp/

Perfect 

[Wally Pryor 5261]

On 8/3/2023 at 9:59 AM, tx 3 putt said:

The unps have a damn strong Union ….

 

Meh. Those color guy is getting his blood pressure up over borderline pitches.

They weren't clear strikes. You'd then they were listening to the broadcast. 

[cmontexas 3271]

I maybe the only person that felt a little sorry for Ventura. You can tell he really didn't want to do anything, but with old school baseball he couldn't go back to his own dugout without charging. So he jogged out there probably hoping things would get broken up quickly. Ended up on the wrong end of one of the most iconic moments in baseball and Texas state history.

Nolan was strong af and not for the games.