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Post by dogbot on Apr 10, 2022 19:17:12 GMT
Anyone?
So that Seiya Suzuki can play a bit, eh?
6 at bats, 2 runs scored, 3 hits including a Home Run, 3 walks and 6 batted in. Batting .500.
In his first three MLB appearances.
Cubs 3-1 up in the top of the 3rd, looking to sweep the Brewers. That'd be a good start.
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Post by starchildhypocrethes on Apr 10, 2022 19:49:14 GMT
I normally don’t pay any attention to it until a few months in. The first half of the season is just so…meaningless.
Interested to see if my Jays can make the next step this year. Ton of talent there if they can just keep it consistent.
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Post by dogbot on Apr 10, 2022 20:05:19 GMT
I try and watch as much as possible early because you get lots of day games. As the season progresses, they peter out a bit and they're all 7pm EST starts, which isn't so great here.
And it's good to get a sense of who is going to be around to root for (maybe).
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Post by 😎 on Apr 10, 2022 20:05:35 GMT
Wondering what people think about the DH rule going universal this year. I’m guessing all of the NL pitchers have breathed a sigh of relief. But by the same token some of the best two way players are in the AL anyway, so I know some people were hoping for the rule to go the other way.
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Post by 😎 on Apr 10, 2022 20:06:49 GMT
Interested to see if my Jays can make the next step this year. Ton of talent there if they can just keep it consistent. I’ve seen a ton of predictions for a Dodgers/Jays WS, that would be a hell of a game(s). You’re definitely stacked this year. |
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Post by dogbot on Apr 10, 2022 20:10:10 GMT
Wondering what people think about the DH rule going universal this year. I’m guessing all of the NL pitchers have breathed a sigh of relief. But by the same token some of the best two way players are in the AL anyway, so I know some people were hoping for the rule to go the other way. It's been kinda weird this weekend not watching the pitchers hit and it was a defining thing when I first got into the sport. Pitchers in the NL batted. I can see why they've changed it, but I'm not sure how I feel yet. Amusing to see that Shohei Ohtani threw the first pitch and led off as DH for the Angels on opening day. |
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Post by starchildhypocrethes on Apr 10, 2022 20:23:41 GMT
I think it sucks, but I’m just grumpy old man stuck in my ways.
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Post by 😎 on Apr 10, 2022 20:26:46 GMT
Somewhat off topic but I’m really enjoying the tweaks to MLB The Show this year. Mini seasons are a great way to grind XP, and making March to October multi-season actually turns it into a better franchise mode than franchise mode itself.
Out of the Park 23 out on the 22nd too.
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Post by reddevil93 on Apr 10, 2022 22:26:34 GMT
Started following the Braves 4 years ago thanks to an American roommate. Hoping they can put together another strong year, and than Acuña gets back in action before too long.
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Post by dogbot on Apr 11, 2022 12:38:00 GMT
No sweep for the Cubs, Brewers came back to win 5-4 last night.
It's been great to have Baseball back, considering how much it seemed like it might not happen a few weeks ago.
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Post by H-alphaFox on Apr 11, 2022 14:57:17 GMT
I would love to watch it but it's not available.
I even went to a Jay's game the year they won their first of their back to back titles.
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Post by reddevil93 on Apr 11, 2022 15:39:39 GMT
I would love to watch it but it's not available. I even went to a Jay's game the year they won their first of their back to back titles. How much is the MLB TV pass in the UK out of interest? |
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Post by H-alphaFox on Apr 11, 2022 15:47:36 GMT
I can't say but for me the Spanish website lists it as 139 USD so that's still 130 Euro for a year and around 20ish for a month.
Seems really pricey to me at least.
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Post by dogbot on Apr 11, 2022 15:56:33 GMT
It is expensive, especially as it's difficult to watch late night games.
It is also MUCH easier to stream than say, football. Depending on how you feel about such things.
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Post by dogbot on Apr 11, 2022 15:57:52 GMT
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Post by starchildhypocrethes on Apr 11, 2022 16:06:59 GMT
MLB tv is pricy here, but usually drops to half price part way through the season, so I grab it then.
Think Apple TV have got rights to games over here this year too, which is a cheaper way to watch some.
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Post by 😎 on Apr 11, 2022 16:14:34 GMT
Apple have some limited Friday games but reception has been mixed so far, the commentary was pretty awful, meandering and not focused on the game at all at times, at one point they did a full screen cut away to a food cart to discuss hot dogs while action was going on on the field
Early days though.
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Post by 😎 on Apr 11, 2022 22:07:20 GMT
My girlfriend is in Atlanta for work this week and is currently right outside Truist Stadium for the Braves/Nats game. I’ve still yet to go in person for a game myself, due to the nearest MLB stadium being a good 600 miles from where I live, so I’m quite jealous.
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Post by reddevil93 on Apr 11, 2022 22:18:53 GMT
I’ve only been at the Giants stadium before but I must admit it is very pretty right on the San Francisco Bay. Was before I was into baseball though so my lasting memory is paying $14 for a Lagunitas lil sumtin IPA.
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Post by starchildhypocrethes on Apr 11, 2022 22:34:44 GMT
I used to go watch the Jays quite regularly when I was out in Toronto. My mate was the mascot so could swing free tickets in the good seats. When he couldn’t though, you could get midweek bleacher seat tickets way out in the sticks for $5, so it was easy to just pop along (this was around 15 odd years ago though).
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Post by PatrickEwing on Apr 11, 2022 22:53:58 GMT
Ooh nice topic, literally just bought tickets for Dodgers v Pirates end of May.
Will be first ever ball game and couldn’t work out where to sit, opted (rightly or wrongly)for where most likely for my two boys to potentially try for a catch in crowd! Long on in cricket terms!
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Post by JYM60 on Apr 12, 2022 10:43:03 GMT
When I was living in Toronto I was a semi regular at the Jays games, because they were dirt cheap. Just loved being at the stadium, even if the team were a bit shit a lot of the time. Usually dragged my girlfriend too, and she wasn't pleased when evening games dragged on till after 11pm lol.
$5 beers and $5 hot dogs was win.
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Post by reddevil93 on Apr 12, 2022 14:05:00 GMT
When I was living in Toronto I was a semi regular at the Jays games, because they were dirt cheap. Just loved being at the stadium, even if the team were a bit shit a lot of the time. Usually dragged my girlfriend too, and she wasn't pleased when evening games dragged on till after 11pm lol. $5 beers and $5 hot dogs was win. Nice! $5 CAD at that? Really does tend to be a fun way to spend an evening, while being engaged in the game or not. |
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Post by JYM60 on Apr 12, 2022 14:53:30 GMT
When I was living in Toronto I was a semi regular at the Jays games, because they were dirt cheap. Just loved being at the stadium, even if the team were a bit shit a lot of the time. Usually dragged my girlfriend too, and she wasn't pleased when evening games dragged on till after 11pm lol. $5 beers and $5 hot dogs was win. Nice! $5 CAD at that? Really does tend to be a fun way to spend an evening, while being engaged in the game or not. Yeah, and tickets were usually under $15. Yeah always usually good craic in the crowd. Was at Giants vs Dodgers in SF 10 years ago and the craic was amazing. Getting tickets for sports and events was so good though, with the resale apps. Could get on the day tickets for so much stuff dirt cheap. |
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Post by dogbot on Apr 13, 2022 11:50:34 GMT
Another two homers for Seiya last night, that makes 3 in 4 starts.
Apparently, the strike zone in MLB is not as difficult to get used to coming from the J league as some people said.
5 hits in 12 ABs, 3 homers and 8 RBIs. 4 walks.
Man's a machine.
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Post by 😎 on Apr 13, 2022 20:55:36 GMT
In Dodgers news, Kershaw did 7 perfect innings. Wish they let him try for a perfect game for his season opener, but I get why they pulled him. Allegedly he’s going to retire after this season.
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Post by 😎 on Apr 15, 2022 20:05:25 GMT
75th anniversary for Jackie Robinson day today. Time for my annual rewatch of 42.
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Post by dogbot on Apr 23, 2022 20:05:17 GMT
Cubs are killing the Pirates at Wrigley.
15-0 in the bottom of the 5th.
Might be mercy rule time very soon.
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Post by dogbot on Apr 23, 2022 20:56:19 GMT
18-0 in the bottom of the 8th. Bases loaded, no outs.
Cubs doing all their hitting for the week tonight.
E2A: 20-0.
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Post by jono62 on Apr 23, 2022 22:08:26 GMT
18-0 in the bottom of the 8th. Bases loaded, no outs. Cubs doing all their hitting for the week tonight. E2A: 20-0. The Twins 7-0 up on the White Socks. Must be something in the water today. |
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