~2024 MLB Thread~

[FearlessF]

too early for me to decide but one thing I dont like is limiting pitcher to two pick off moves per batter

We could find another Lou Brock 

[MarqHusker]

Rickey likes these rules.

[ELA]

Not pinch running for Maldonado there shows the managers being behind the rules changes early

[FearlessF]

I show that the Astros are 10 and 0 opening day last 10 years

going for 11 in a row tonight

Oh well 

[OrangeAfroMan]

Great last couple of innings in HOU.
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It's time for Dodgers baseball!

[ELA]

too early for me to decide but one thing I dont like is limiting pitcher to two pick off moves per batter

Yeah.  I generally like rule changes which help maintain the original balance.  I think the pitch clock and larger bases and shift limitations just put baseball back to how it was drawn up.  But I think the throw over limit is just to prevent pitchers from using it to slow down the game.  But stragically I don't think it was an issue.  So if the pitcher has already thrown over twice, do you essentially just get a free pass?

[longhorn320]

Yeah.  I generally like rule changes which help maintain the original balance.  I think the pitch clock and larger bases and shift limitations just put baseball back to how it was drawn up.  But I think the throw over limit is just to prevent pitchers from using it to slow down the game.  But stragically I don't think it was an issue.  So if the pitcher has already thrown over twice, do you essentially just get a free pass?

Im thinking there will be very few times when a pitcher will actually throw over for the 2nd time

[OrangeAfroMan]

Longer leads after 2 throws, more stolen bases.  Then, over time, ideally, better pickoff moves, better catcher-throwers, and most importantly, diversity in the lineup. 
No more lineups made up of 9 guys trying to hit dingers.  Some fast guys in there that truly contribute meaningfully and will stick around.  With those players, more doubles, more triples.  More action.

[ELA]

So MLB Network is showing Angels-As, as their national game, with Mariners-Guardians at their regional game, because they've apparently gone full NBA, showing a crappy team with big stars

[ELA]

Angels already in mid-season form in terms of wasting Ohtani

[MarqHusker]

Mariners game in a tidy 214.  

[ELA]

Mariners game in a tidy 214. 

And that game should have been the MLB Network national game, between two playoff contenders.  Instead, I'm stuck watching the Angels squander another Ohtani start against the As, while a potential playoff preview between the Guardians and Mariners is relegated to regional coverage

[OrangeAfroMan]

Be happy you have MLB Network.  It's not on Youtube TV, because they're squabbling over money.  And since MLB decided having games on different channels is stupid, I had to go out to a sports bar.

Zero baseball games on TV today for me.  FFS.

[FearlessF]

its all about ratings and advertising $$$

Angels = large market