Diamondbacks' Alek Thomas with one of the better catches this season
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They were idle yesterday so they “gained” a half-game on Houston and Seattle. I’m not sure how likely it is, but if they fall behind those two, that’d be 2011-level. If they fall additionally behind Toronto, and out of the playoff picture it’d be maybe the worst collapse ever?Rangers lose again. Six game losing streak now has Houston .5 back and Seattle 1 back. It’s crazy that the Mariners could end up winning the division.
5-4 Rangers now. The two teams have combined to hit 7 solo homeruns so far.Disappointingly, the Twins are not holding up their end of the bargain in the whole "hasten Texas's downfall" thing. Pablo Lopez is getting lit up, 4-1 Rangers early.
Alternatively, I'm rooting for the Twins to collapse and go under .500Twins complete the comeback! I have nothing against the Rangers, really, but I am kind of rooting for them to collapse all the same.
Do you mind explaining this one?Alternatively, I'm rooting for the Twins to collapse and go under .500
I want to see a team win the division with a below .500 record to bring chaos to the division systemDo you mind explaining this one?
Shockingly the MFYs aren't lined up for WC3 to do what they always do to the Twins.Alternatively, I'm rooting for the Twins to collapse and go under .500
I've been casually following the DBacks this year from afar and never really have before. The stadium often seems empty and silent. Is baseball in Phoenix somewhat in limbo? That seems hard to believe to me.39% attendance for that game. Arizona needs more fans.
Ah. I'm not in agreement with you on the Twins, but I do think MLB should get rid of the division system, so I get it.I want to see a team win the division with a below .500 record to bring chaos to the division system
Speculation is that it was from an accidental discharge, possibly by an undercover cop.
Makes no sense at all.Speculation is that it was from an accidental discharge, possibly by an undercover cop.
Weirdly they didn't stop the game but cancelled the Vanilla Ice concert that was after the game.
The latest in the season they've been in first in the last 20 years:Mariners were 10 games back in July. Tied for 1st now.
I love it. They are a ton of fun.BAL now 23-11 in 1 run games. 7 games over their pythag. I hate to say it, but they give me 2008 Rays vibes. Annoying.
I lived in Phoenix for 10+ years when the DBacks were good and not so good (2003-2013 or so) and other than marquee opponents (yankess/sox/cubs/Barry Bonds) it's always like that. Biggest problems all come from the fact that it is always A hundred-and-fuck-you degrees outside during baseball season so you've got to be committed to the process to go. Parking somewhere and walking a block or two over in the heat before you get back in that sweet sweet AC. There really isn't a ton of stuff to do around the park beyond the usual couple of bars and restaurants so there's really not even much to make a whole day of it.I've been casually following the DBacks this year from afar and never really have before. The stadium often seems empty and silent. Is baseball in Phoenix somewhat in limbo? That seems hard to believe to me.
Bautista left the game with right arm discomfort. This season could go to hell for them real quick if the news is bad.BAL now 23-11 in 1 run games. 7 games over their pythag. I hate to say it, but they give me 2008 Rays vibes. Annoying.
Felix Bautista left yesterday with ‘arm discomfort’ and seems to be going to the IL so this could change.BAL now 23-11 in 1 run games. 7 games over their pythag. I hate to say it, but they give me 2008 Rays vibes. Annoying.
Agree with most of this. But do prefer Rangers over Mariners (and no Cubs please)I love it. They are a ton of fun.
If the Sox can't punch a ticket, Mariners vs O's and Reds vs Diamondbacks (or Cubs) would be a dream scenario for me.
Not a great sign.Felix Bautista left yesterday with ‘arm discomfort’ and seems to be going to the IL so this could change.
You know I love you, but rooting for the Cubs is just pure evil shit. 2016 still haunts meI love it. They are a ton of fun.
If the Sox can't punch a ticket, Mariners vs O's and Reds vs Diamondbacks (or Cubs) would be a dream scenario for me.
He has not homered since I wrote this. Sorry, Matt!I know Ohtani gets a lot of attention -- rightly so, obviously! -- but it seems like we should be talking more about Matt Olson and his 43 home runs. He has 43 home runs in mid-August!
I don't think I noticed until just now - they're back! They've won 11 of 13 to re-take the 2nd WC.ARI was 46-30 on June 22, 98 win pace for almost a full half season.
Since then they are 11-29, 45 win pace for a quarter of a season, almost exactly the same as OAK’s historically bad winning percentage pace.
They are only a few games back of the final wild card because some other teams have cratered too but yikes.
This series they are playing against Cincinnati this weekend is just spectacular.I don't think I noticed until just now - they're back! They've won 11 of 13 to re-take the 2nd WC.
I thought I saw the M's have the easiest schedule remaining in baseball?Mariners, Rangers and Astros each have 72 wins. Houston has two more losses. Yet, at least in the calculations ESPN used in its projections, the Astros have the best percentage chance to make the playoffs. I suppose strength of schedule is the difference-maker.
The AL West is going to be fun to watch the next 6-7 weeks
https://www.mlb.com/news/randy-arozarena-hbp-raises-heat-in-yankees-raysYankees reliever Albert Abreu began the eighth inning by hitting All-Star outfielder Randy Arozarena with a 95.5 mph sinker, the second time this year that Abreu has plunked Arozarena. It was also the fourth time in Sunday’s game, the sixth time in this three-game series and the 12th time this year that a Rays hitter was hit by a pitch from the Yankees.
The DBacks pitcher who balked in the run was just DFAed.And now a balk to bring in the go ahead run for Cinci.
Rangers took the lead in the top of the 12th but have blown it again. Now tied 6-6.Twins have come from 5-0 back to tie it against the Rangers, 5-5 on to extras. Houston already won earlier today…
Only some bad base running by the Twins kept them from possibly winning thereRangers took the lead in the top of the 12th but have blown it again. Now tied 6-6.
That truly might be one of the best series this seasonThis is an absolutely thrilling play involved in two elite young stars.
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ErhmigawdThis is an absolutely thrilling play involved in two elite young stars.
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