gingerjon Posted August 5, 2022 Author Share Posted August 5, 2022 Just now, Gerrumonside ref said: That is a lot of money for a sports ticket. Good luck though! This was the 2019 plan ... you need Cat 4 and above to really see anything TBH. 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 August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 True, I’ve been to four games in America in my life. Wrigley Field (good atmosphere for a night game during Sammy Sosa’s HR period), but we didn’t have fantastic views. Fenway Park (again good atmosphere for a night game to see Roger Clemens although we couldn’t get a good view of the pitching duel). The now defunct Kingdome in Seattle for a night game (great atmosphere as Ken Griffey Jr put on a top display against Cecil Fielder and the Tigers) - luckily we got good views of some home runs. And finally Tampa Bay at their home ballpark which was disappointing in every way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerrumonside ref Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 That said I enjoyed the first three and I imagine the match experience has moved on a lot since those days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted October 1, 2022 Share Posted October 1, 2022 Enjoy! 1 Let me never fall into the vulgar mistake of dreaming that I am persecuted whenever I am contradicted. Ralph Waldo Emerson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerjon Posted October 1, 2022 Author Share Posted October 1, 2022 Changed a bit since I was there but it’s a superb place and, of course, a magnificent bit of filmmaking. 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 October 11, 2022 Share Posted October 11, 2022 Two exultant games tonight lets hope for more Should Seattle have changed their pitcher? 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 October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 Some chance that neither the Dodgers or the Yankees will progress further in the playoffs. Had £15 on San Diego at 11/1 when they drifted out because of Tatis Jr Looks an okay bet (touch wood). In other playoff news maybe the surging Phillies can get past the Braves? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerjon Posted October 16, 2022 Author Share Posted October 16, 2022 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...
MattSantos Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 I'm enjoying the playoffs, but Christ it's slow isn't it. Running the Rob Burrow marathon to raise money for the My Name'5 Doddie foundation: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ben-dyas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerjon Posted October 18, 2022 Author Share Posted October 18, 2022 19 hours ago, MattSantos said: I'm enjoying the playoffs, but Christ it's slow isn't it. Always slows down in October. 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 October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 Not sure what happed to the dodgers but were have the Padres come from? 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...
JohnM Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 Up early today, so watched some free stuff on MLB.com Great video explaining this season's rule changes: there are three. The video explained them all: the what and the why, in summary and in detail. My point? Maybe the RFL could copy the idea and produce an engaging video explaining our rule changes, or explaining controversial rules such as tackle count restart. Take a look at MLB.com for yourselves. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerjon Posted March 28, 2023 Author Share Posted March 28, 2023 It would be very helpful to do in RL - as would having the tannoy announce what a decision was, in the same way as they do in American Football. 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 March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 (edited) I put a tenner on a Padres-Angels World Series in effect and even after one game I can feel the Angels will let me down big time. Not as bad a start as the Mets have had though losing their star closer to a World Baseball Classic victory celebration gone awry and also Justin Verlander looking to have an injury too. Did manage to catch Judge fill all us non-Yankee fans with dread again, a homer on his first at bat against the Giants on opening day. White Sox at Astros being repeated now on BT Sport, Mets vs Marlins live on BT Sport tonight late on. Edited March 31, 2023 by Gerrumonside ref Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerjon Posted April 1, 2023 Author Share Posted April 1, 2023 I don't think you can easily watch KBO in the UK any more, which is a shame. Same with the CPBL which is proper fun but now paywalled. 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...
gingerjon Posted May 21, 2023 Author Share Posted May 21, 2023 St Louis v LA live on the iPlayer and Red Button now 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...
JohnM Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 On 04/08/2022 at 20:58, Gerrumonside ref said: Cubs to play the Cardinals in a two game series at the London stadium next year: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/baseball/62425930 "We hope that this series not only excites and entertains but brings more international sports fans to the game we all love." What sort of attitude is that? They come over here with their fancy ideas ... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnM Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 (edited) This weekend at the London Stadium. On TV, too, I think. Apparently (claim) sold out both days. Don't miss MLB World Tour: London Series 2023! Tickets for St. Louis Cardinals versus Chicago Cubs are on sale now. Don’t miss your chance to witness a huge weekend of world-class baseball action; tickets start from just £38* for children and £54* for adults. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/baseball/65952652 Edited June 23, 2023 by JohnM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattSantos Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 13 minutes ago, JohnM said: This weekend at the London Stadium. On TV, too, I think. Apparently (claim) sold out both days. Don't miss MLB World Tour: London Series 2023! Tickets for St. Louis Cardinals versus Chicago Cubs are on sale now. Don’t miss your chance to witness a huge weekend of world-class baseball action; tickets start from just £38* for children and £54* for adults. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/baseball/65952652 I'll be there. Other sports taking my £ rather than the rugby. Running the Rob Burrow marathon to raise money for the My Name'5 Doddie foundation: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ben-dyas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerjon Posted June 23, 2023 Author Share Posted June 23, 2023 14 minutes ago, JohnM said: This weekend at the London Stadium. On TV, too, I think. Apparently (claim) sold out both days. Don't miss MLB World Tour: London Series 2023! Tickets for St. Louis Cardinals versus Chicago Cubs are on sale now. Don’t miss your chance to witness a huge weekend of world-class baseball action; tickets start from just £38* for children and £54* for adults. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/baseball/65952652 BBC coverage. Not sure if that's a main channel as well as the iPlayer. Jimmy Anderson and Nathan Lyon throwing out the first pitch. 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...
gingerjon Posted June 23, 2023 Author Share Posted June 23, 2023 1 minute ago, MattSantos said: I'll be there. Other sports taking my £ rather than the rugby. I couldn't make the practicalities work for me but the set-up looks amazing. Not sure if the Cardinals are doing the same but the Cubs are doing 2 days of build up across London beforehand with players and broadcasters being available for public meet n greets etc. 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 June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 Was lucky enough to see a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago during Sammy Sosa’s hitting streak a long time ago. Thought it was great in the flesh and you got a real sense of skill in the field that these players possess. Enjoy all. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerjon Posted June 23, 2023 Author Share Posted June 23, 2023 Already announced that next year's series will be Phillies v Mets. 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...
Josef K Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 I don’t know anything about baseball but i did see a clip of Ira Kaplan the lead singer of Yo La Tengo (a band that i love) starting off a match in New York. They are huge baseball fans. I think it was the NY Mets, but i haven’t a clue who they played or if they won. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnM Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 1 hour ago, Josef K said: I don’t know anything about baseball but i did see a clip of Ira Kaplan the lead singer of Yo La Tengo (a band that i love) starting off a match in New York. They are huge baseball fans. I think it was the NY Mets, but i haven’t a clue who they played or if they won. get yersel on YouTube. LOTS of baseball stuff there: rules, best plays, biff n all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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