gingerjon Posted April 18, 2022 Author Share Posted April 18, 2022 The Cubs are nicely average this year. We don't have too many obvious terrible failings but nor do we have particular depth to scare anyone outside of our division. Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. (Terry Pratchett) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerrumonside ref Posted April 18, 2022 Share Posted April 18, 2022 19 minutes ago, gingerjon said: The Cubs are nicely average this year. We don't have too many obvious terrible failings but nor do we have particular depth to scare anyone outside of our division. The Brewers look the pick of the division due to their pitching, but I’ve heard it said that the offense is a bit thin for a longer run at the pennant. Not sure what to make of the Cubbies and the Cards so far. Great to see the baseball back though, I feel like I’m starting to get a bit more of a grip on the tactics of the pitching now after being drawn into the sport by the hitting and brilliant fielding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorks Tim Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 Talking of the Brewers, just been watching them lose to the Padres. Something confused me though. Bottom of the 10th, Padres at bat. They seemed to be bringing on men to load the bases without them having to actually face the pitcher. Is there some kind of special rule for tied games and extra time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerjon Posted May 24, 2022 Author Share Posted May 24, 2022 33 minutes ago, Yorks Tim said: Talking of the Brewers, just been watching them lose to the Padres. Something confused me though. Bottom of the 10th, Padres at bat. They seemed to be bringing on men to load the bases without them having to actually face the pitcher. Is there some kind of special rule for tied games and extra time? For the past couple of seasons there is a runner on 2nd at the start of each half inning. Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. (Terry Pratchett) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorks Tim Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 5 minutes ago, gingerjon said: For the past couple of seasons there is a runner on 2nd at the start of each half inning. They seemed to bring on a second runner after the innings had started but I may have just missed a walk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerjon Posted May 24, 2022 Author Share Posted May 24, 2022 14 minutes ago, Yorks Tim said: They seemed to bring on a second runner after the innings had started but I may have just missed a walk. You don’t need to throw the ball four times for an intentional walk now - you can just say you’re doing it. So it may be that. 1 Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. (Terry Pratchett) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorks Tim Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 I think that explains it - cheers! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voteronniegibbs Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 (edited) . Edited July 31, 2023 by voteronniegibbs 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerjon Posted May 25, 2022 Author Share Posted May 25, 2022 11 hours ago, voteronniegibbs said: MLB.com show a free game live each night I found out yesterday. You just need to go to the main webpage, create an account ( email and a password ) and that's it. There is a list of all the days/nights games and one will be free to view. No need to subscribe or pay a fee. Obviously there's a time zone difference so it may be "any hour o'clock" here. If you have a Bet365 then all games are also on the streaming service there. Some are in high quality, others a tiny blurry box. 1 Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. (Terry Pratchett) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emesssea Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 16 hours ago, voteronniegibbs said: MLB.com show a free game live each night I found out yesterday. You just need to go to the main webpage, create an account ( email and a password ) and that's it. There is a list of all the days/nights games and one will be free to view. No need to subscribe or pay a fee. Obviously there's a time zone difference so it may be "any hour o'clock" here. I can't say for sure, but it seems usally if theres a day game that day it tends tobe the free game 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerjon Posted May 26, 2022 Author Share Posted May 26, 2022 There are 15 games this season on YouTube as well. Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. (Terry Pratchett) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerrumonside ref Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 (edited) @gingerjon An interesting and balanced article that I read just now on Gabe Kapler (San Francisco Giants manager): https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2022/may/31/gabe-kapler-san-francisco-giants-manager-anthem-protest-gun-violence-baseball Thought you might be interested although it is off topic to the on the field stuff, it’s still a good piece. Edited May 31, 2022 by Gerrumonside ref 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerjon Posted May 31, 2022 Author Share Posted May 31, 2022 1 hour ago, Gerrumonside ref said: @gingerjon An interesting and balanced article that I read just now on Gabe Kapler (San Francisco Giants manager): https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2022/may/31/gabe-kapler-san-francisco-giants-manager-anthem-protest-gun-violence-baseball Thought you might be interested although it is off topic to the on the field stuff, it’s still a good piece. Thanks for the link 1 Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. (Terry Pratchett) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cherry and White Posted June 7, 2022 Share Posted June 7, 2022 Joe Madden sacked as angels manager. Will no doubt be remembered for that cubs world series win with the cub fans (gingerjon) HOLD ON TIGHT TO YOUR DREAM. liverpool fc-rome 1977 wigan rl-wembley 1985 redsox-2004 GB RL-????? Lancashire cricket 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerjon Posted June 8, 2022 Author Share Posted June 8, 2022 11 hours ago, Cherry and White said: Joe Madden sacked as angels manager. Will no doubt be remembered for that cubs world series win with the cub fans (gingerjon) I think he's been pretty unfairly treated by Anaheim TBH. You know what you're getting with him and it's completely pointless changing manager mid-season in baseball, really. Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. (Terry Pratchett) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cherry and White Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 Houston throw a combined no hitter against the in form Yankees to take the game 3-0. 1 HOLD ON TIGHT TO YOUR DREAM. liverpool fc-rome 1977 wigan rl-wembley 1985 redsox-2004 GB RL-????? Lancashire cricket 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerrumonside ref Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 13 hours ago, Cherry and White said: Houston throw a combined no hitter against the in form Yankees to take the game 3-0. Caught the very end of that on BT Sport when the ‘meat’ of the Yankees batting line up in the bottom of the ninth inning all succumbed one by one to the Astros closer to wrap things up. Cubs vs Cardinals on BT Sport 2 today @gingerjon - don’t know if it’s available on YouTube as well. Ive been following the pretty stunning way the Red Sox have pulled themselves back into contention in the AL East in the last few weeks after a sluggish start. Had a bet at the start of the season on a Dodgers-Red Sox World Series at odds of 34-1 which seemed generous to me so I stuck a tenner on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerjon Posted June 26, 2022 Author Share Posted June 26, 2022 1 hour ago, Gerrumonside ref said: Cubs vs Cardinals on BT Sport 2 today @gingerjon - don’t know if it’s available on YouTube as well. The sport is dead to me.* *Conditions apply. But I'm not watching the Cubs stink it up on a nice sunny day. 2 Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. (Terry Pratchett) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cherry and White Posted July 2, 2022 Share Posted July 2, 2022 (edited) How on earth can we lose to that shower. Edited July 2, 2022 by Cherry and White HOLD ON TIGHT TO YOUR DREAM. liverpool fc-rome 1977 wigan rl-wembley 1985 redsox-2004 GB RL-????? Lancashire cricket 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cherry and White Posted July 2, 2022 Share Posted July 2, 2022 Just reading whether the Yankees will break the record (116) of most wins set by the cubs/marlins. i don't think they will, i think they will fall short at 110. HOLD ON TIGHT TO YOUR DREAM. liverpool fc-rome 1977 wigan rl-wembley 1985 redsox-2004 GB RL-????? Lancashire cricket 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerrumonside ref Posted July 3, 2022 Share Posted July 3, 2022 11 hours ago, Cherry and White said: Just reading whether the Yankees will break the record (116) of most wins set by the cubs/marlins. i don't think they will, i think they will fall short at 110. Not looked at their schedule but the AL East is especially loaded this year with the Yankees, Red Sox, Blue Jays and Rays all in contention for the playoffs. I would think that these divisional games might be difficult for them to dominate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerjon Posted July 3, 2022 Author Share Posted July 3, 2022 1 hour ago, Gerrumonside ref said: Not looked at their schedule but the AL East is especially loaded this year with the Yankees, Red Sox, Blue Jays and Rays all in contention for the playoffs. I would think that these divisional games might be difficult for them to dominate. Nah. Anyone can beat the Red Sox. As the past two nights will attest. 1 1 Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. (Terry Pratchett) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerrumonside ref Posted July 3, 2022 Share Posted July 3, 2022 12 minutes ago, gingerjon said: Nah. Anyone can beat the Red Sox. As the past two nights will attest. Losing that 4-0 lead in that first match at Wrigley Field in the series must have been a sucker punch for Boston. No doubt they’ve got a great batting line up this year, but I worry about strength in depth in the pitching to win a championship. Guess quite a lot can happen between here and then though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cherry and White Posted July 10, 2022 Share Posted July 10, 2022 (edited) Watching Dodgers/Cubs, First innings 3-5 including grand slam, 44mins and 81 pitches. This games gone mad. 9-8 bottom of the third. Edited July 10, 2022 by Cherry and White 1 HOLD ON TIGHT TO YOUR DREAM. liverpool fc-rome 1977 wigan rl-wembley 1985 redsox-2004 GB RL-????? Lancashire cricket 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerjon Posted July 11, 2022 Author Share Posted July 11, 2022 12 hours ago, Cherry and White said: Watching Dodgers/Cubs, First innings 3-5 including grand slam, 44mins and 81 pitches. This games gone mad. 9-8 bottom of the third. This is apparently the first season in franchise history where the Cubs haven't recorded a victory over the Dodgers. Today was the last meeting for the season. 2 Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. (Terry Pratchett) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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