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Damn, if my former data presentation boss saw that he'd rip that guy a fucking new one. You can't have that last column middle aligned and red on white is a no no. White text with black background looks much better on screens if you want to get a little spicy with it.

One of the most fun lineups and teams in MLB history. But they never got the ring. That's a shame.

Also big ups to Teel for shouting out the Youtuber that does the funny slightly leaned into NYC metro Paisan accents. What an awesome thing.

We are talking about guys who were on 2024 roster and 2026 roster

That Cleveland team was an absolute juggernaut. They went 100-44 in that shortened season. 112 win pace in a normal one.

did any analytics/projection system come close to forecasting Miguel Vargas' 2026? just curious hopefully, Billy Carlson can similarly pick up his offense, but that's far from assured a full year of health would be good, though...at least

https://www.si.com/college-football/indiana-created-blueprint-for-impossible-turnaround-northwestern-building-even-bigger Northwestern trying to mirror IND up 10-0 on Penn State opening theit new stadium

I've told this one before: was at a pretty low point in my life. Was feeling sorry for myself taking classes as a super senior in N. MI at some podunk college to finish my (very expensive) degree. Wasn't working, my parents were about ready to kick me out of the nest and I almost got into a fist fight with my dad one day, which would have been the worst idea in my life. The Sox ended up helping us resolve some things and we cried together when they won. A really neat thing and not unique based on all the 2005 stories I've been reading from people here and on X. My dad died not long after that sadly, but I know he's watching from above. He used to leave the TV up loud when it was bedtime so I could listen to the games as I fell asleep. Just amazing memories of him and our relationship with each other and the Sox.

"Southside Samurai" was eventually copied by mlb.com fwiw. Plus, you already have the Japanese national/WBC teams called Team Samurai in reference to their fighting spirit/honor/discipline.

That seems astoundingly low. Weren't all the predictions in the $1.5-2 billion range...without a roof?

M.Maldonado made it to July 17th

With all the days off built into the series that makes sense. They don’t need a 13th pitcher and having an extra bat/baserunner/defensive replacement makes a lot of sense.

@kapkomet calling me right after the last out made it perfect.

Pretty interesting the divergent paths for the 3 big Japanese rookies. Mune, unexpectedly the last one standing in the playoff field, really impacted the team and has been capturing hearts and minds even outside of Chicago with his various viral moments. Okamoto performed well and seems comfortable in Toronto, though with less national profile/attention and with the team falling short around him. Still, the Toronto FO was quick to talk about continuing to pursue more Japanese talent after their season ended. And then Imai...doesn't seem like he quite found his footing in Houston. Struggled as a starter, was actually pretty good in relief, but they just stopped using him. Only 18 innings/8 games after his move to the pen in late July even though he was pitching well (certainly better than a few guys they did use). He reportedly had an incentive for 80+ innings, and I guess HOU was determined not to pay it...maybe an attempt to alienate him into opting out? Pretty rough look that I can't imagine helps them with future NBP recruitment efforts. I'm curious to see what Imai decides. $18 million is a lot of money, but hard to put a price on your personal happiness/comfort.

I read they are keeping the same roster as the wild card round

he rings like a guy that bounces around, starting here or there. JMO

I sadly remember in 95 the realization that the Indians had passed the Sox, and they were now the class of the division

Bears’ Illinois stadium talks shift toward public ownership model https://www.chicagobusiness.com/news/ccb-bears-stadium-public-ownership-20261002/

Hawk gets a lot of crap for the Fisk to left field thing, but it was an idea that Tony LaRussa had been talking about in 1985. So it was LaRussa’s idea.

The Braves lost every other year they went. Cleveland is the one team they could beat. I'm just surprised with that many ALCS/WS appearances they couldn't even win one.

He's not being fired. Try again.

Yes, because no existing stadiums of Big 4 sports franchises exist around rail yards. It's not like the most famous arena in the entire United States of America was built on top of literally the busiest passenger train station in the country in New York City, right? Why do you insist on just making stuff up to get mad about?

Or watch reaction of the hitter

From the booth you just watch the OF, amazing nobody ever helped him with that or he just couldn't figure it out.