Mike Honcho 5,330 Posted August 19 8 minutes ago, Hardcore troubadour said: Ok Karen This might be the dumbest reply to any post I have seen this year. Congrats??? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fnord 2,316 Posted August 19 20 hours ago, Mookz said: Expansion slash realignment. WHERE DOES YOUR TEAM FALL? Loving that new midwest division. Twins don't really have any stalwart rivalries, probably because they've mostly sucked for 30 years+, so Milwaukee and the White Sox being in their division makes sense. I can't argue with more Twins games at Wrigley. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 15,581 Posted August 19 13 minutes ago, Mike Honcho said: This might be the dumbest reply to any post I have seen this year. Congrats??? “They shouldn’t be eating hamburgers “. What a twat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
supermike80 1,980 Posted August 19 20 minutes ago, Fnord said: Loving that new midwest division. Twins don't really have any stalwart rivalries, probably because they've mostly sucked for 30 years+, so Milwaukee and the White Sox being in their division makes sense. I can't argue with more Twins games at Wrigley. I don't hate that at all. Tigers still keep Cleveland and Toronto in their division. The rest of the divisions make real logical sense and there are good rivalries there. Let's do this! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TBayXXXVII 2,592 Posted August 19 This guy has a similar, but slightly different take. East: Yankees, Mets, Red Sox, Phillies North: Blue Jays, Tigers, Guardians, Pirates Mid-Atlantic: Orioles, Nationals, Braves, North Carolina team South: Rangers, Astros, Rays, Marlins Great Lakes: Cubs, White Sox, Brewers, Twins Midwest: Royals, Cardinals, Reds, Nashville Southwest: Dodgers, Angels, Padres, Diamondbacks West: Rockies, A’s, Giants Mariners Sad that both (this guy and Bowden), have no problem breaking up the longest standing rivalry in MLB without batting an eye or even mentioning it's existence. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fnord 2,316 Posted August 19 1 hour ago, TBayXXXVII said: Sad that both (this guy and Bowden), have no problem breaking up the longest standing rivalry in MLB without batting an eye or even mentioning it's existence. I get where you're coming from, and this might be a point of contention for purists or hardcore fans, but most rank and file baseball fans DGAF. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TBayXXXVII 2,592 Posted August 19 1 hour ago, Fnord said: I get where you're coming from, and this might be a point of contention for purists or hardcore fans, but most rank and file baseball fans DGAF. Yeah, they only care if the teams are good. @nobody will appreciate this... HOT TAKE: the most overrated rivalry in baseball is the Yankees vs Red Sox. The only reason it's popular now, is because the Red Sox occasionally matter. The Red Sox, for the most part, are an "ok" franchise, but that's it. The only reason why the Yankees/Red Sox "rivalry" is a thing, is recency bias. The Pirates and Cubs have played the most games against each other than any two other teams... 2544 which is 230 more than the Yankees and Red Sox. The Cards, Cubs, Reds, and Pirates are 4 of the top 5 teams in MLB history, in games played. The rivalry aspect of those teams isn't of any note to current day pundits because none of them were dominating for long stretches in the last 40 years. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,761 Posted August 19 10 minutes ago, TBayXXXVII said: Yeah, they only care if the teams are good. @nobody will appreciate this... HOT TAKE: the most overrated rivalry in baseball is the Yankees vs Red Sox. The only reason it's popular now, is because the Red Sox occasionally matter. The Red Sox, for the most part, are an "ok" franchise, but that's it. The only reason why the Yankees/Red Sox "rivalry" is a thing, is recency bias. The Pirates and Cubs have played the most games against each other than any two other teams... 2544 which is 230 more than the Yankees and Red Sox. The Cards, Cubs, Reds, and Pirates are 4 of the top 5 teams in MLB history, in games played. The rivalry aspect of those teams isn't of any note to current day pundits because none of them were dominating for long stretches in the last 40 years. The Pirates have played 21,924 games... Their current record is 10,892-10,892, according to B-R... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmh6476 1,045 Posted August 19 8 hours ago, TBayXXXVII said: Is the next MLB Superstar (Konnor Griffin), a year (or so), away from his MLB Debut? Drafted 1 year ago, at 18, now 19 and has been promoted from A- to A+ to now AA over a course of 101 games played. All while hitting over .320 with an OPS over .920 at both levels. Is it possible that in 2 consecutive years, the Pirates drafted baseballs next 2 biggest super stars? .332/.414/.524 w/59 SB's in 70 att Unlikely Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmh6476 1,045 Posted August 19 4 hours ago, TBayXXXVII said: This guy has a similar, but slightly different take. East: Yankees, Mets, Red Sox, Phillies North: Blue Jays, Tigers, Guardians, Pirates Mid-Atlantic: Orioles, Nationals, Braves, North Carolina team South: Rangers, Astros, Rays, Marlins Great Lakes: Cubs, White Sox, Brewers, Twins Midwest: Royals, Cardinals, Reds, Nashville Southwest: Dodgers, Angels, Padres, Diamondbacks West: Rockies, A’s, Giants Mariners Sad that both (this guy and Bowden), have no problem breaking up the longest standing rivalry in MLB without batting an eye or even mentioning it's existence. Yeah but geographically, I can see why kc/stl/cubs/chisox doesn't make sense Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TBayXXXVII 2,592 Posted August 19 45 minutes ago, posty said: The Pirates have played 21,924 games... Their current record is 10,892-10,892, according to B-R... Yup... and the Phillies are right behind them in games played with 21,658, but they have a losing record at 10279-11379. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TBayXXXVII 2,592 Posted August 19 3 minutes ago, cmh6476 said: Yeah but geographically, I can see why kc/stl/cubs/chisox doesn't make sense That wasn't my point. My point was that they were ok with just splitting up century's old rivalries without caring or even considering that they were doing it. I think they're trying to force feed rivalries, where there isn't one. There really isn't a Cubs/White Sox rivalry, a Nationals/Orioles rivalry a Brewers/Twins rivalry, a Marlins/Rays rivalry. If they re-align, I think they'll allow for oddities... like the Dallas Cowboys being in the NFC East. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TBayXXXVII 2,592 Posted August 19 16 minutes ago, cmh6476 said: Unlikely In 24 months, people will be saying, 'this Griffin kid is elite... remember when that Witt dude was great, I think it was 1 year? Yeah, Griffin's way better than that dude." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmh6476 1,045 Posted August 19 5 minutes ago, TBayXXXVII said: That wasn't my point. My point was that they were ok with just splitting up century's old rivalries without caring or even considering that they were doing it. I think they're trying to force feed rivalries, where there isn't one. There really isn't a Cubs/White Sox rivalry, a Nationals/Orioles rivalry a Brewers/Twins rivalry, a Marlins/Rays rivalry. If they re-align, I think they'll allow for oddities... like the Dallas Cowboys being in the NFC East. I relate it to MU leaving the big 12 and also one of the oldest rivalries in the country against KU, and people thinking Illinois or Arkansas would be something. They left for the money, and they got that, but they definitely lost the rivalries. However, with that said most royals fans seem to think our biggest rival is the cards, even if the cards know it's the cubs for them. The AL Central rivalries really don't seem to mean much. Definitely not like my experience with the afc west. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmh6476 1,045 Posted August 20 It would be cool if the Yankees would lose some baseball games Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmh6476 1,045 Posted August 20 7 hours ago, TBayXXXVII said: In 24 months, people will be saying, 'this Griffin kid is elite... remember when that Witt dude was great, I think it was 1 year? Yeah, Griffin's way better than that dude." so this Griffin guy gonna follow Bobby Bonds, Darryl Strawberry, Julio Rodriguez and now Bobby Witt, Jr. as the 5th player in MLB history with 100 SB and 100 HR in their first four years of their MLB careers? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TBayXXXVII 2,592 Posted August 20 8 hours ago, cmh6476 said: so this Griffin guy gonna follow Bobby Bonds, Darryl Strawberry, Julio Rodriguez and now Bobby Witt, Jr. as the 5th player in MLB history with 100 SB and 100 HR in their first four years of their MLB careers? Of course not. He won't need 4 years to accomplish that. Don't kill my buzz!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 6,681 Posted August 21 AI knows what is up. I said Red Sox suck and this was the response. Yes, there's a sentiment among some fans and analysts that the Boston Red Sox are playing poorly and their performance is not up to par, leading to the statement "the Red Sox suck". Several factors contribute to this perception, including a high number of one-run losses, struggles in key moments, and a perceived lack of accountability within the team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmh6476 1,045 Posted August 21 1 hour ago, edjr said: AI knows what is up. I said Red Sox suck and this was the response. Yes, there's a sentiment among some fans and analysts that the Boston Red Sox are playing poorly and their performance is not up to par, leading to the statement "the Red Sox suck". Several factors contribute to this perception, including a high number of one-run losses, struggles in key moments, and a perceived lack of accountability within the team. the entire AL West and Boston seem to be struggling, which is who teams like the Royals are trying to catch. Cleveland hasn't been doing well of late, either. It's almost as if they all either win, or all seem to lose on any given day. I'm still hopeful the Royals will continue to make up ground and be in the race up until the very end. Still feels like the Tigers and Yankees is your likely AL Championship matchup. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
supermike80 1,980 Posted August 21 22 minutes ago, cmh6476 said: the entire AL West and Boston seem to be struggling, which is who teams like the Royals are trying to catch. Cleveland hasn't been doing well of late, either. It's almost as if they all either win, or all seem to lose on any given day. I'm still hopeful the Royals will continue to make up ground and be in the race up until the very end. Still feels like the Tigers and Yankees is your likely AL Championship matchup. Yankees keep playing like they are, they wont make it to the ALCS. I see Seattle making it though. Hopefully my Tigers get there Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 6,681 Posted August 21 Hopefully the spankees hit another 9 HR tonight. I need the sox to drop out so I can stop watching. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,761 Posted August 21 19 minutes ago, edjr said: Hopefully the spankees hit another 9 HR tonight. I need the sox to drop out so I can stop watching. You can always catch the CFL game tonight... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 6,681 Posted August 21 Just now, posty said: You can always catch the CFL game tonight... Cuunt Flag Lesbians? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,761 Posted August 21 1 minute ago, edjr said: Cuunt Flag Lesbians? I think that league closed-up the curtains... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmh6476 1,045 Posted August 21 Stick a fork in the rangers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,761 Posted August 21 13 minutes ago, cmh6476 said: Stick a fork in the rangers Honestly no surprise... When you have Patrick Corbin in your rotation as the #3 guy, you aren't going to win much... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmh6476 1,045 Posted August 21 8 hours ago, edjr said: Hopefully the spankees hit another 9 HR tonight. I need the sox to drop out so I can stop watching. The Red Sox are calling up their No. 3 prospect, OF Jhostynxon Garcia, according to multiple reports. Garcia is also known as "The Password" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 6,681 Posted August 23 What is better than 2 ex yankmees coming in the 8th and 9th to make them look silly? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 6,681 Posted August 23 I’ve been out all day. Did anybody happen to catch the score of the Red Sox versus the Yankees today? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 15,581 Posted August 23 Dirtbags 12 Mystery and Aura 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmh6476 1,045 Posted August 23 9 hours ago, supermike80 said: Wacha wacha wacha that azz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
supermike80 1,980 Posted August 23 31 minutes ago, cmh6476 said: Wacha wacha wacha that azz This is your chance. By far the Tigers worst pitcher going tonight Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeMatt 198 Posted Sunday at 12:57 AM The talking heads on WFAN were predicting Yankmees sweeping Sox this weekend and at worst winning 3 of 4. Whatever happens Sunday Monday sports radio should be interesting Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HellToupee 1,910 Posted Sunday at 01:48 AM I don’t know why the Sox can’t get a shortstop like Volpe 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RaiderHaters Revenge 4,382 Posted Sunday at 12:30 PM My pads back on top. Nice performance so far Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmh6476 1,045 Posted Monday at 03:37 PM sounds like the 2026 schedule will be released tomorrow, and the mets and phillies will play in the field of dreams game Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmh6476 1,045 Posted Tuesday at 05:57 PM 2026 schedule is out, time to start planning some trips Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TBayXXXVII 2,592 Posted yesterday at 01:55 PM Cy Young voting.... Vegas has Skubal (-125), as a slight favorite over Crochet (+100), the rest look like you're throwing money away as Hunter Brown is 3rd at +3000. I was thinking about doing a Cy Young parlay, the problem is, who do I take in the NL. I can do one with Skubal and another w/Crochet, so that's not the issue. The issue is that Skenes is the run away favorite at -10000 and I have a hunch, that the Pirates shut him down in mid-September, maybe sooner. Here's the situation: Skenes last pitched on the 24, based on the fact that they've been giving him either 4 or 5 days rest (5 between his last 2), he should pitch Saturday - his NL leading 28th start, but the Pirates haven't named a starter yet. Combining minors and majors last year, Skenes pitched 160.1 innings... this year, he's at 161. I can see the Pirates giving him 6+ days rest between starts or even shut him down after 1 more start, maybe 2. He currently leads the MLB in WAR, ERA, & ERA+. He leads just the NL in GS, FIP, & HR/9. With Wheeler now done, he'll have a legit shot at K's. He's 2 behind Cease, 1 ahead of Webb. After Skenes, the next 3 best odds to win the NL Cy Young are... Cristopher Sanchez +1400 Matthew Boyd +5000 Freddy Peralta +5000 Anyone with thoughts? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 6,681 Posted yesterday at 02:18 PM On 8/26/2025 at 1:57 PM, cmh6476 said: 2026 schedule is out, time to start planning some trips September 11th seems like a good time to fly to Boston. Let me know when you're here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
