I just realized that they didn't get rid of the "automatic runner" in extra innings. The Manfred Man. But in a hint that they know it's wrong, there's no Manfred Man in postseason.
They were up 5-0 in the opener, and in the past 32 innings have been outscored 37-7. They have been really hard to watch, and they should be the complete opposite.
They're getting rings (?) on Sunday for winning the NL last year. Hopefully, they'll win before then.
I just saw a Facebook "memory" go by that was pretty awesome: Giants opened with a 4-game series against the Dodgers and won 2 games. Got outscored in the series 14-2. Joe Panik (Giants) had two home runs in the series.
That's pretty crazy. Oh I was reading it as not scoring any runs. You're just giving up way more than you're scoring. That is not a proven path to success.
They were up 5-0 in the opener, and in the past 32 innings have been outscored 37-7. They have been really hard to watch, and they should be the complete opposite.
They're getting rings (?) on Sunday for winning the NL last year. Hopefully, they'll win before then.
The Phillies have 40 hits in 4 games...and are 0-4 with a -25 runs plus/minus . They've given up 9, 6, and 5 runs in innings this year. It's been hard to watch.
That's pretty crazy. Oh I was reading it as not scoring any runs. You're just giving up way more than you're scoring. That is not a proven path to success.
It happens. Giving up back-to-back home runs twice in the same inning though? oof.
The Phillies have 40 hits in 4 games...and are 0-4 with a -25 runs plus/minus . They've given up 9, 6, and 5 runs in innings this year. It's been hard to watch.
The Forgotten History of MLBâs Pitch Clock
Though baseballâs pitch timer may be new, its origins are anything but. ...A limit on the time between pitches has been on the books almost since time immemorialâ1901, to be specific. That year, the National League (followed in short order by the brand-new American League) adopted this mandate: âThe umpire shall call a ball on the pitcher each time he delays the game by failing to deliver the ball to the batsman for a longer period than 20 seconds.â
Interesting thing I saw over the weekend, the pitcher covered a play at first, took the throw and fell over backward. He was okay, but huffing and puffing as he rolled onto his feet and headed to the mound. As soon as he stepped onto the grass, the clock started, but if he'd stayed down until he could catch his breath, no problem. So I'm sure coaches all saw that and will work that into their routine: First baseman/first base coach will tell the pitcher to stay off the grass until they're ready to throw and honestly, until they've gotten their signs from the catcher so they can just stride up and throw...
The Forgotten History of MLBâs Pitch Clock
Though baseballâs pitch timer may be new, its origins are anything but. ...A limit on the time between pitches has been on the books almost since time immemorialâ1901, to be specific. That year, the National League (followed in short order by the brand-new American League) adopted this mandate: âThe umpire shall call a ball on the pitcher each time he delays the game by failing to deliver the ball to the batsman for a longer period than 20 seconds.â
It's diminishing the point of having divisions at all, though. And leagues. Might as well have all teams in one big pot and the top 8 make the postseason. Have the exciting race be who will finish in 8th place? OOH the drama!
There are still more games against your division than anyone else...
The new schedule format includes 52 divisional games (previously 76), 64
other intra-league games (previously 66), and 46 inter-league games
(previously 20).
Honestly, I'm ok with it. As a Phillies fans, there were times last year where it felt like they were playing the Marlins every week. I think it was also done to give the East Coast more access to the West Coast stars. With the Dodgers, Padres, and Angels having so many "big draws"...I think MLB wanted to have more "prime time" east cost games on the schedule.
The Phillies started against on the road at Texas, and now go to play the Yankees. Not historic rivals. It honestly felt like spring training in a bigger stadium. The way things are going...they might be 0-6 by the time they play at home on Thursday.
It's the new "all 30 teams play each other" schedule. Fewer division games. That feeling that the Giants were always playing the Dodgers and Padres every week shouldn't happen this year.
It's diminishing the point of having divisions at all, though. And leagues. Might as well have all teams in one big pot and the top 8 make the postseason. Have the exciting race be who will finish in 8th place? OOH the drama!
I just realized that the Giants open the season with 4 out of 5 series vs. the AL. None of this makes sense.
Yankees
White Sox
Royals
Dodgers
Tigers
It's the new "all 30 teams play each other" schedule. Fewer division games. That feeling that the Giants were always playing the Dodgers and Padres every week shouldn't happen this year.
Pretty exciting game and ultimate moment at end. I read today that caliber of USA pitchers did not match that of the everyday position players because MBL pitchers do not want to be throwing at playoff-level intensity at this early stage.
It makes sense to me, but I guess the real test will come when Ohtani gets to the summer/September.
As for watching Angel games... he'll likely be gone after this year. I don't think he'll head East, so the Giants would be my guess. The Dodgers are always in the mix too I guess.
As a Phillies fan, I'm just hoping the "early start" doesn't impact Turner, Schwarber, or Realmuto.
Location: Perched on the precipice of the cauldron of truth
Posted:
Mar 22, 2023 - 8:31am
ScottFromWyoming wrote:
I have GOT to watch more Angels games.
Pretty exciting game and ultimate moment at end. I read today that caliber of USA pitchers did not match that of the everyday position players because MBL pitchers do not want to be throwing at playoff-level intensity at this early stage.
