~2024 MLB Thread~

[CatsbyAZ]

Padres game last night. For as praised as Petco Park is one feature that goes almost unmentioned is the standing room viewing, wrapping almost all the way around the field to include Gallagher Square's hills in the outfield. I usually buy the cheapest tickets and take advantage of the standing room views unless my buddies want to sit for a while.

As for the Padres, they finally beat the Pirates after five tries since late June. In fact, the Padres have been the ONLY team they've had any success against since a ten game losing streak starting in mid-June. They've lost every series since, except those against San Diego. Rubber match is tonight.

The Padres improved to 49-53 last night, a thus far disappointing season that, given the batting order and the money invested into pitching, all falls on the players.

[Cincydawg]

Good crowd, the pitch clock seems to be working.

[GopherRock]

Good crowd, the pitch clock seems to be working.

The pitch clock is the best thing to happen to baseball in my lifetime.

[FearlessF]

so, the Halos decide to keep Ohtani and try to make the playoffs today

Ohtani goes 0-5 with 2 Ks at the plate, but..........

complete game shutout 1 hitter with 8 Ks on the mound

2nd game of the double header........... Ohtani at the plate hits his 37th - a 2-run shot

[longhorn320]

so, the Halos decide to keep Ohtani and try to make the playoffs today

Ohtani goes 0-5 with 2 Ks at the plate, but..........

complete game shutout 1 hitter with 8 Ks on the mound

2nd game of the double header........... Ohtani at the plate hits his 37th - a 2-run shot

Isnt this the last season of his contract?

If hes not traded dont the Angels stand a chance of getting nothing for him

[FearlessF]

yup, Ohtani will be a free agent in the offseason. Even though the franchise risks losing the 29-year-old slugger and starting pitcher on an open market where he could command $500 million, it is motivated to make its first playoff appearance in his six major league seasons.

[longhorn320]

yup, Ohtani will be a free agent in the offseason. Even though the franchise risks losing the 29-year-old slugger and starting pitcher on an open market where he could command $500 million, it is motivated to make its first playoff appearance in his six major league seasons.

they are 3 and 1/2 out of a WC spot so its not a given

they might end up not in playoffs and nothing for their free agents

[FearlessF]

seems Arte Moreno wants to resign Ohtani

Guy is obviously putting butts in the seats

and LA is a pretty good place for a Japanese player 

[longhorn320]

The Mets have just traded J Verlander to the Astros

Verlander has a 1.92 ERA in his last 7 starts

so this couldnt hurt

[GopherRock]

The problem is that the Angels are 3 games out of the WC amidst teams far better than them. IMHO they should trade Ohtani and get something for him. Him and Trout are the only players on that team that's worth more than a bucket of batting practice balls. 

Speaking of teams that should be gutted out at the deadline, the Twins should be cleaning house after that pathetic performance in Kansas City this weekend. They're only getting in because the Central has 4 of the worst 6 teams in the AL. Don't count on the Twins 18-game postseason losing streak to end. 

[OrangeAfroMan]

Angels gonna Angel.  

[longhorn320]

Valdez throws a no no against Cleveland

Only lefty to ever throw a no hitter for the Astros

This is the Astros 16th no hitter

[Cincydawg]

The Angels are thinking if they get Trout back they would be dangerous.

[Cincydawg]