flavum Posted September 28 Share Posted September 28 Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday Padres at Cubs…winner plays Brewers Reds at Dodgers…winner plays Phillies Tigers at Guardians…winner plays Mariners Red Sox at Yankees…winner plays Blue Jays Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted September 29 Share Posted September 29 MLB not very happy losing Mets/Dodgers in the first round. Guess it will be hard for some to choose between the Padres and Cubs lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted September 29 Share Posted September 29 (edited) With Horton out...Cubs' rotation is short with Boyd Imanaga and Taillion. Padres have Pivetta...then no idea where they go between Cease Darvish rehabbing King and Randy Vasquez. Edited September 29 by caulfield12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted September 29 Share Posted September 29 (edited) https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2025-09-28/dodgers-reds-nl-wild-card-nine-concerns-mlb-postseason Now in his sixth MLB season, Gavin Lux has still not realized the top-prospect potential he came up with in Los Angeles a half-decade ago. While he hit a team-best .269 during his first season in Cincinnati, he had just five home runs, a .725 OPS, and a negative mark in wins-above-replacement according to Baseball Reference. DODGERS Ex-Dodger Gavin Lux embraces new role with Reds: ‘You have that chip on your shoulder’ Feb. 25, 2025 Lux, whom the Dodgers traded away after signing Hyeseong Kim in January, has served in a utility role this year, getting starts at second base, left field and as the designated hitter. He didn’t have a great postseason with the Dodgers last year, when he hit just .176 during the team’s title run. But now, he has a chance to help upset the team that dealt him coming into the season. Edited September 29 by caulfield12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted September 29 Share Posted September 29 https://www.si.com/mlb/dodgers/news/dodgers-roki-sasaki-predicted-to-replace-tanner-scott-as-la-s-closer-in-postseason Looks like Roki Sasaki might be replacing Tanner Scott/Treinen as Dodgers' closer Kershaw and Will Smith unavailable for the first round...Ohtani might be a possible G3 starter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted September 30 Share Posted September 30 https://www.fangraphs.com/standings/playoff-odds Dodgers over Reds Padres over Cubs Yankees over Red Sox Most experts are picking CLE over Detroit...but odds here favor Tigers, maybe counting on CLE homefield advantage as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted September 30 Share Posted September 30 (edited) Skubal looks like a man on a mission after his last start against the Guards that self-destructed in the fifth inning. Edited September 30 by caulfield12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almagest Posted September 30 Share Posted September 30 Cleveland just scored a run on a swinging bunt, a walk, and an infield chopper over Skubal's head. What an absolutely infuriating team to play against. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autumn Dreamin Posted September 30 Share Posted September 30 Game tied 1-1 on typical Guardians nonsense. Infield single, walk, strikeout, strikeout, high chopper behind the mound that the runner beats out from second. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted September 30 Share Posted September 30 Great base running by Angel. Detroit has a decent chance to break through here in the top of the 7th. Skubal back on cruise control. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted September 30 Share Posted September 30 (edited) Tigers turning the tables on CLE with some small ball. Skubal with 1-2 innings left with the extra rest/off time from last start. 10 k's through 6, including 7 in a row. Still at 100 near pitch 90. Edited September 30 by caulfield12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autumn Dreamin Posted September 30 Share Posted September 30 Skubal is so freaking good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almagest Posted September 30 Share Posted September 30 Guardians getting Skubal'd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted September 30 Share Posted September 30 (edited) Skenes vs. Skubal a closer argument because of Skubal being a LHP and much more experienced...and Skenes really hasn't had to overcome major injury issues yet. Probably going to have to go to Vest or Finnegan at some point soon. Halpin can really scoot. Finishes with 14 k's. Can't imagine his FA contract if he can stay healthy...$425-450 million? $475? $500 million seems insane for a pitcher around 29-30. Edited September 30 by caulfield12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almagest Posted September 30 Share Posted September 30 Boyd getting hit hard in the second. 1-0 San Diego Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted September 30 Share Posted September 30 Why the hell is Sheets starting against a LHP 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted September 30 Share Posted September 30 Merrill playing as well as anyone in September. Bogaerts back for just a week or so. 2-0 would have been the expected outcome...big run left on base there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted September 30 Share Posted September 30 (edited) 4 minutes ago, fathom said: Why the hell is Sheets starting against a LHP Laureano out with a fractured finger for at least this series. B.Johnson is a defensive replacement usually. Probably cost them a run...Cubs LH heavy now without Horton in the rotation. Edited September 30 by caulfield12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted September 30 Share Posted September 30 4 minutes ago, caulfield12 said: Laureano out with a fractured finger for at least this series. B.Johnson is a defensive replacement usually. Probably cost them a run...Cubs LH heavy now without Horton in the rotation. Yeah it’s just crazy they have no alternative. He just got a terrible jump on a fly ball as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxfan99 Posted September 30 Share Posted September 30 Wow, just a brutal defensive play by the Tigers might blow this game. Honestly didn't think the throw by Baez was that bad given the circumstances. Torkelson has to do way better than that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autumn Dreamin Posted September 30 Share Posted September 30 Two base error by the Tigers to put JRam on 3rd with no one out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted September 30 Share Posted September 30 Guardians doing CLE things. Ramirez still running well in early 30s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted September 30 Share Posted September 30 2 minutes ago, whitesoxfan99 said: Wow, just a brutal defensive play by the Tigers might blow this game. Honestly didn't think the throw by Baez was that bad given the circumstances. Torkelson has to do way better than that. Have to come off the base and block it but not the first instinct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Chappas Posted September 30 Share Posted September 30 2 minutes ago, fathom said: Yeah it’s just crazy they have no alternative. He just got a terrible jump on a fly ball as well. It's pretty amazing that with all the talent they get they end up short so often. I understand why the Brewers are always bounced from the playoffs but the Padres seem to be a player or two short. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autumn Dreamin Posted September 30 Share Posted September 30 Big play to catch JRam breaking for home. One more out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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