BiffTannen 651 Posted June 20, 2019 The Reds are fresh off a 3 game sweep of the Houston Astros with lots of momentum heading into a big 4 game series with the Milwaukee Brewers tonight. After the awful 1-8 start they are 33-30 since that period and are poised to make some noise in the NL central. 6/20 - @ Milwaukee Tanner Roark going up against Jimmy Nelson Early line: Reds +130 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Voltaire 4,559 Posted June 20, 2019 Hmmm .... so Mike made his first appearance in the Geek Club in months.... then a certain poster with controversial views and a Cincinnati Reds avatar went missing.... then a new account appears talking about the Reds. Where's Alias Detective to investigate? (edit: nevermind, bostonlager still has an account, I'll return my Private Investigator's license to the cereal box I found it in. Carry one) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BiffTannen 651 Posted June 20, 2019 29 minutes ago, Voltaire said: Hmmm .... so Mike made his first appearance in the Geek Club in months.... then a certain poster with controversial views and a Cincinnati Reds avatar went missing.... then a new account appears talking about the Reds. Where's Alias Detective to investigate? (edit: nevermind, bostonlager still has an account, I'll return my Private Investigator's license to the cereal box I found it in. Carry one) I know that guy. He will be back in 27 days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cruzer 1,992 Posted June 20, 2019 Idk, the Reds just lost a (home) series to my Rangers..............and we suck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BiffTannen 651 Posted June 20, 2019 2 minutes ago, Cruzer said: Idk, the Reds just lost a (home) series to my Rangers..............and we suck. After Saturday night we were down and out for sure and thinking this team was going to roll over and die. Since then they have ripped off 4 straight including a sweep over Houston. Would be awesome to take 3 of 4 from the Brewers. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vuduchile 1,941 Posted June 20, 2019 There are no doormats in the NL Central this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cruzer 1,992 Posted June 20, 2019 5 minutes ago, BiffTannen said: After Saturday night we were down and out for sure and thinking this team was going to roll over and die. Since then they have ripped off 4 straight including a sweep over Houston. Would be awesome to take 3 of 4 from the Brewers. I do love interleague play though.. Was great to see the Reds and the throwback unis. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BiffTannen 651 Posted June 21, 2019 Great road win to open up a series in Milwaukee 7-1 which extends the winning streak to 5 games. Nick Senzel 2-4, 3 RBI Joey Votto still the highest paid 2-hole hitter in the history of the world. 6/21 - Game 2 of a 4 game set with the Brewers Sonny Gray vs Chase Anderson 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,646 Posted June 21, 2019 So the Reds get their own thread now? That probably hasn't happened since the 70's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BiffTannen 651 Posted June 21, 2019 4 minutes ago, Hardcore troubadour said: So the Reds get their own thread now? That probably hasn't happened since the 70's. Probably happened in 1990 too. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,646 Posted June 21, 2019 5 minutes ago, BiffTannen said: Probably happened in 1990 too. Nah. One hit wonder. But O'Neill nailing Ricky at third was sweet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JustinCharge 2,397 Posted June 21, 2019 Run differential is a great predictor of success. The top teams in run differential are great bets to make the playoffs. The Reds stood out all year long because they had a very positive run differential yet they were somehow in last place. At the moment, they are tied for 3rd in run differential in the NL. 1. Dodgers +127 2. Cubs +66 3. Reds +47 3. Diamondbacks +47 5. Braves +45 The Reds have allowed the 2nd fewest runs in MLB (266). First is the Rays (265). 3rd is the Dodgers (273). AL run differential leaders: 1. Twins +107 2. Astros +95 3. Yankees +93 4. Rays +79 5. Red Sox +55 However, the team with the best run differential has only won 2 AL pennants in the last 10 years (2009 yankees, 2013 red sox) and 4 NL pennants in the last 10 years (2013 cardinals, 2016 cubs, 2017 dodgers, 2018 dodgers) . So it just goes random once the playoffs begin. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BiffTannen 651 Posted June 22, 2019 They broke out the bats last night to extend the winning streak to 6 games. I hear they maybe in the market for another bat in the lineup before the deadline. It’s been awhile since the Red Legs were buyers at this point in the season. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,646 Posted June 22, 2019 There's a thread for baseball already. Check it out! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BiffTannen 651 Posted June 22, 2019 I guess you can’t win them all. Reds score 3 in the top of the 1st for the third consecutive game but fall 6-5. A win tomorrow will be huge to take 3 of 4. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EternalShinyAndChrome 2,517 Posted June 23, 2019 39 minutes ago, BiffTannen said: I guess you can’t win them all. Reds score 3 in the top of the 1st for the third consecutive game but fall 6-5. A win tomorrow will be huge to take 3 of 4. Ain't gonna' happen. Brewers have been in a funk but today they broke out of it. Expect them to take tomorrow's game handily. You can take that to the bank. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BiffTannen 651 Posted June 23, 2019 10 hours ago, EternalShinyAndChrome said: Ain't gonna' happen. Brewers have been in a funk but today they broke out of it. Expect them to take tomorrow's game handily. You can take that to the bank. Line makers in agreement with you. Brewers at -189 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mookz 1,287 Posted June 23, 2019 On 6/20/2019 at 9:41 AM, BiffTannen said: I know that guy. He will be back in 27 days. I'm not trying to imply anything, but you both are relatively hairy guys, yet you have immaculate butt wholes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BiffTannen 651 Posted July 25, 2020 Sonny Gray may be your NL CY winner Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BiffTannen 651 Posted September 28, 2020 Best 1-3 starters in all of MLB. This could be a deep run for the guys in red. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BiffTannen 651 Posted September 30, 2020 Keys to winning the series against the homos of Atlanta. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GobbleDog 816 Posted September 30, 2020 BRAVES WIN! Freddie Freeman comes through in the 13th inning giving the Braves a 1-0 walk-off winning run! Braves lead 1-0 in a best of 3 series!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BiffTannen 651 Posted September 30, 2020 That was 5 hours wasted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,296 Posted October 1, 2020 19 hours ago, BiffTannen said: That was 5 hours wasted. I know it isn't over, but I quite enjoyed it... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tree of Knowledge 833 Posted October 1, 2020 Infuriating team to support. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BiffTannen 651 Posted October 1, 2020 Get em next year Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,296 Posted October 1, 2020 BOOOM!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GobbleDog 816 Posted October 1, 2020 Double Boom!!!!!!! Braves lead 5-0 bottom of the 8th! Goodbye Reds Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,296 Posted October 1, 2020 21 minutes ago, GobbleDog said: Double Boom!!!!!!! Braves lead 5-0 bottom of the 8th! Goodbye Reds Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JustinCharge 2,397 Posted October 1, 2020 Teams that have the best run differential in their league have a pretty decent chance to win the pennant. Teams that enter the playoffs winning at least 8 of their last 10 games also have an elevated chance of winning the pennant. Both the Rays and Dodgers checked those boxes entering the playoffs. That's not a guarantee, it just makes them great favorites. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,296 Posted October 1, 2020 21 minutes ago, riversco said: Teams that have the best run differential in their league have a pretty decent chance to win the pennant. Teams that enter the playoffs winning at least 8 of their last 10 games also have an elevated chance of winning the pennant. Both the Rays and Dodgers checked those boxes entering the playoffs. That's not a guarantee, it just makes them great favorites. That and both of them are #1 seeds... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JustinCharge 2,397 Posted October 1, 2020 47 minutes ago, posty said: That and both of them are #1 seeds... Teams that won a sort of triple crown: #1 seed, best RD in their league, and won at least 8 of their last 10: 2020 Rays: ??? 2020 Dodgers: ??? 2019 Astros: won pennant 2017 Dodgers: won pennant 2013 Cardinals: won pennant 2020 is the first year in the 21st century that two teams qualify. Teams that entered playoffs winning at least 9 of their last 10: 2019 Nationals: won world series 2018 Brewers: lost NLCS in 7 games to Dodgers 2013 Indians: lost wild card game to Rays (just a one game playoff and not a series) 2011 Rangers: lost world series in 7 games to Cardinals 2007 Rockies: lost world series in 4 games to Red Sox 2006 Dodgers: lost division series in 3 games to Mets 2004 Astros: lost NLCS in 7 games to Cardinals 2002 Giants: lost world series in 7 games to Angels 1 won the world series 4 won pennants That's hitting at a 50% clip for pennants, higher if you throw out the Indians loss which was not a series. Two others went 7 in the NLCS. Pretty nuts. Its like talent doesn't matter in baseball, its about being red hot at the end. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,296 Posted October 1, 2020 25 minutes ago, riversco said: Its like talent doesn't matter in baseball, its about being red hot at the end. Totally correct... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JustinCharge 2,397 Posted October 1, 2020 Ohio Woes: Reds are now streaking at 0-6 in elimination games. The last time they won an elimination game was game 7 of the 1975 world series vs the Red Sox. The Reds have lost their last 4 playoff series. They have not won a playoff series since a 3-0 sweep of the Dodgers in the 1995 NLDS. The Reds have lost their last 6 playoff games. The Reds have lost their last 6 home playoff games. The Reds' last home playoff win was game 3 of the 1995 NLDS vs the Dodgers. The Indians are now streaking at 0-9 in elimination games. The last time they won an elimination game was game 6 of the 1997 world series vs the Marlins. The Indians have lost their last 4 playoff series. They have not won a playoff series since a 4-1 win over the Blue Jays in the 2016 ALCS. The Indians have lost their last 8 playoff games. The Indians have lost their last 4 home playoff games. The Indians last home playoff win was game 2 of the 2017 ALDS vs the Yankees. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JustinCharge 2,397 Posted October 9, 2020 Only 1 team has ever swept the postseason: The 1976 Reds. They won the NLCS 3-0 over the Phillies and the World Series 4-0 over the Yankees. Currently the Dodgers and Braves have both swept the first 2 rounds and face each other in the NLCS. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JustinCharge 2,397 Posted October 19, 2020 On 10/1/2020 at 1:52 PM, riversco said: Teams that won a sort of triple crown: #1 seed, best RD in their league, and won at least 8 of their last 10: 2020 Rays: ??? 2020 Dodgers: ??? 2019 Astros: won pennant 2017 Dodgers: won pennant 2013 Cardinals: won pennant 2020 is the first year in the 21st century that two teams qualify. Teams that entered playoffs winning at least 9 of their last 10: 2019 Nationals: won world series 2018 Brewers: lost NLCS in 7 games to Dodgers 2013 Indians: lost wild card game to Rays (just a one game playoff and not a series) 2011 Rangers: lost world series in 7 games to Cardinals 2007 Rockies: lost world series in 4 games to Red Sox 2006 Dodgers: lost division series in 3 games to Mets 2004 Astros: lost NLCS in 7 games to Cardinals 2002 Giants: lost world series in 7 games to Angels 1 won the world series 4 won pennants That's hitting at a 50% clip for pennants, higher if you throw out the Indians loss which was not a series. Two others went 7 in the NLCS. Pretty nuts. Its like talent doesn't matter in baseball, its about being red hot at the end. Both the Rays and Dodgers won pennants, so the triple crown rule is still perfect this century! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bostonlager 2,463 Posted March 30, 2021 Opening day wagers Toronto ml +162 Atlanta ml -105 Arizona ml +193 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bostonlager 2,463 Posted August 22, 2021 If the playoffs started today Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Djgb13 2,338 Posted August 22, 2021 4 minutes ago, bostonlager said: If the playoffs started today One of my best friends lives in Loveland and gets tickets all the time to the games. One of his students fathers plays for the Reds. Another plays for the soccer team and the me plays for the Bengals. He got hired at one of those nice ass private schools. He’s turned into a big Reds fan now and goes to their games almost every week Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
