2021 MLB Catch-all Thread

[southsider2k5 12,231]

 

 

[South Side Hit Men 2,586]

Longest Winning Streaks in MLB history 

Current 30 franchises - most recent listed for multiple occurrences Highest Championship Level - Division, League or World Series):

1. 26 - San Francisco Giants (New York Giants September 7-30, 1916) 
2. 22 - Cleveland Indians (August 24 - September 14, 2017 AL Central)
3. 21 - Chicago Cubs ((2) September 4-27, 1935 National League) 
4. 20 - Oakland Athletics (August 13 - September 4, 2002 AL West)
5. 19 - Chicago White Sox (August 2-23, 1906 World Series); New York Yankees (June 29 - July 17, 1947 World Series)
6. 18 - Atlanta Braves (Boston Beaneaters September 16 - October 2, 1891 National League)
7. 17 - Minnesota Twins (Washington Senators May 30 - June 18, 1912); Saint Louis Cardinals (Saint Louis Browns May 5 - June 1, 1885 American Association)
8. 16 - Kansas City Royals (August 31 - September 15, 1977 AL West); Philadelphia Phillies (Philadelphia Quakers September 15 - October 8, 1887); Pittsburgh Pirates (September 9-27, 1909 World Series)
9. 15 - Boston Red Sox (April 25 - May 10, 1946 American League); Los Angeles Dodgers (Brooklyn Robins August 25 - September 6, 1924); Seattle Mariners (May 23 - June 8, 2001 AL West)
10. 14 - Baltimore Orioles ((2) August 12-27, 1973 AL East); Cincinnati Reds (July 26 - August 12, 1899); Detroit Tigers ((2) July 31 - August 14, 1934 American League);  San Diego Padres (June 18 - July 2, 1999); Texas Rangers (May 12-27, 1991)
11. 13 - Arizona Diamondbacks (August 24 - September 6, 2017); Milwaukee Brewers (April 6-20, 1987)
12. 12 - Houston Astros ((3) - June 6-18, 2018 AL West); Tampa Bay Rays (Tampa Bay Devil Rays June 9-22, 2004)
13. 11 - Colorado Rockies ((2) June 4-14, 2009); Los Angeles Angels (June 16-26, 1964); New York Mets ((5) April 12-23, 2015 National League); Toronto Blue Jays ((5) August 2-13, 2015 AL East)
14. 10 - Washington Nationals ((5) August 12-21, 2014 NL East)
15. 9 - Miami Marlins ((5) Florida Marlins September 9-19, 2008)

Records above for all time, not just the "modern era". Saint Louis currently has 14 consecutive wins, tied for most during the "modern era" in franchise history, but 3 behind the franchise's all time streak.

[The Mighty Mite 285]

Congrats to my second favorite team, the Tampa Bay Rays on winning the AL Eastern Division. So far a great year for such a fun team to watch, they will be tough in the playoffs.

[flavum 1,640]

Braves were down to their last out. Passed ball, base hit ties it. Phillies fans are not happy. If the Braves lose, it’s a half game lead. 
Phillies in Atlanta on Tuesday.

[YoYoIsMyHero 862]

 And the Padres are eliminated from the playoffs after their mega off season and in season additions

lmfao 

[Tnetennba 3,914]

 

[SleepyWhiteSox 481]

SLAM DIEGO

[South Side Hit Men 2,586]

The Sox would have also faced a challenge making the playoffs in the NL West this season.

Jerry may not have even bothered to try, would have a permanent built in excuse for waving a perennial wild card carrot in light of not being able to compete against two “big market teams”.

[flavum 1,640]

Braves magic number 5 going into the home series vs Phillies.

[Kyyle23 4,718]

18 hours ago, South Side Hit Men said:

The Sox would have also faced a challenge making the playoffs in the NL West this season.

Jerry may not have even bothered to try, would have a permanent built in excuse for waving a perennial wild card carrot in light of not being able to compete against two “big market teams”.

Who fucking cares

[southsider2k5 12,231]

19 hours ago, South Side Hit Men said:

The Sox would have also faced a challenge making the playoffs in the NL West this season.

Jerry may not have even bothered to try, would have a permanent built in excuse for waving a perennial wild card carrot in light of not being able to compete against two “big market teams”.

This is a special quality of petty when you make up an imaginary situation to call Jerry cheap about in a season where the team extended Lynn and brought in Kimbrel,  Hernandez,  and Tepera, along with their contracts.

[oldsox 460]

20 hours ago, South Side Hit Men said:

The Sox would have also faced a challenge making the playoffs in the NL West this season.

Jerry may not have even bothered to try, would have a permanent built in excuse for waving a perennial wild card carrot in light of not being able to compete against two “big market teams”.

Au contraire.  I think the Giants and Dodgers are giving thanks that Sox were not in their division.

[Quin 4,529]

On 9/26/2021 at 12:22 PM, South Side Hit Men said:

The Sox would have also faced a challenge making the playoffs in the NL West this season.

Jerry may not have even bothered to try, would have a permanent built in excuse for waving a perennial wild card carrot in light of not being able to compete against two “big market teams”.

In your hypothetical scenario, maybe Abreu is an absolute Olympian God cause he doesn't have to deal with cold weather. Maybe it applies to Yoan and Yasmani as well.

Who fucking knows. The roster was built for the AL, in Chicago. And the Padres, who lorded Tatis and Machado over the Sox, are on their way to below .500 after their rockstar GM gave up more WAR than he got back.

[35thstreetswarm 1,427]

[Quin 4,529]

 

[35thstreetswarm 1,427]

31 minutes ago, Quin said:

 

Poor guy.  That slapped a little harder than expected tho

[Bob Sacamano 3,020]

4 hours ago, 35thstreetswarm said:

Order one for Caulfield.

[CentralChamps21 2,278]

51 minutes ago, manbearpuig said:

Order one for Caulfield.

Would he be able to get it direct from the factory or would it have to ship to the US and then back to China?

[South Side Hit Men 2,586]

Coffee is for closers.

Saint Louis Cardinals September Records (2011 through September 27, 2021)

• 18-8
• 15-12
• 19-8
• 17-9
• 15-13
• 14-14
• 16-12
• 12-15 (2018 Matheny's Final Season)
• 16-12
• 17-15
• 20-6 (3 Games remain vs. Milwaukee)
• 179-124 .591 (95.7 win pace)

[CentralChamps21 2,278]

Last night, Cleveland's Bradley Zimmer became the 4th player in MLB history to homer off his brother when he took Kyle deep last night. Last one was Joe Neikro vs Phil.

[SoxAce 3,198]

What an idiot.

[chw42 4,968]

10 minutes ago, SoxAce said:

What an idiot.

Didn't he get hurt before the playoffs last year too? 

[Balta1701 5,415]

Mumbling something angry about a guy named Jeff.

 

[Big Hurtin 555]

This could happen in the wild card race with 3 games left.

Scenario: Three-team tie for one Wild Card spot

If, for example, the Yankees were in the top Wild Card spot and the Blue Jays, Red Sox and Mariners were all tied for the second spot, the three tied teams would choose/receive A, B and C designations. Club A would host Club B on Monday, Oct. 4. The winner of that game would then host Club C on Tuesday to determine the second Wild Card spot. The AL Wild Card Game would be pushed back from Tuesday in this scenario.

[bmags 9,206]

It is extremely, extremely funny to me that padres are likely to finish below .500.