MLB 2025
- Thread starter kane
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Cubs/San Diego Over 7 1/2
This is a rematch from April 4 between Imanaga and Randy Vasquez. Vasquez has a bit of a phony ERA so far, with an expected WOBA of .397. He's also walked twice as many hitters as he's struck out. In the April 4 game, it was brutal hitting conditions at Wrigley; 44 degrees and the wind blowing in at 10 mph. While not a velocity guy, Imanaga has had a 2 mph velocity dip in his last two starts. In the April 4 game, he was likely aided by bad hitting conditions. In his subsequent start, he was hit hard by Texas. Both teams are capable offensively and the Cubs pen had a major implosion Monday night. Only 11 days since the original matchup so the hitters should be well prepared.
This is a rematch from April 4 between Imanaga and Randy Vasquez. Vasquez has a bit of a phony ERA so far, with an expected WOBA of .397. He's also walked twice as many hitters as he's struck out. In the April 4 game, it was brutal hitting conditions at Wrigley; 44 degrees and the wind blowing in at 10 mph. While not a velocity guy, Imanaga has had a 2 mph velocity dip in his last two starts. In the April 4 game, he was likely aided by bad hitting conditions. In his subsequent start, he was hit hard by Texas. Both teams are capable offensively and the Cubs pen had a major implosion Monday night. Only 11 days since the original matchup so the hitters should be well prepared.
kane
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I'm a little late, played it Over 8 -105, was surprised it opened 7.5
kane
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Good news for my Mervis future, the Marlins just DFA'd Jonah Bride, coming into the season he was expected to platoon at first base with Mervis, but Mervis has looked so good it appears he'll be the every day first baseman going forward, at least I hope that's the plan. FTR, I have him +5000
Reliever Eli Morgan left last night with elbow soreness, so the Cubs figure to be down one reliever tonight. This could be another trip to the IL.
Viejo Dinosaur
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The Pirates offense is horrible…fans deserve better
This gets weirder. The Bet US podcast mentioned not only did both have the same bday, but both entered today with the same batting average and OPS.
Nope.
The 8th inning of Cleveland/Baltimore was not an easy watch. You had Tristan McKenzie just implode; numerous pitches to the backstop, several walks, a HR. Then two players get hurt; Arias is spiked and Martinez gets hurt crashing into the wall after making a catch. They will have a short roster tomorrow and I wouldn't be surprised if McKenzie would be released.
Let's look at it closer, at least the starting rotation:
Skubal- elite; defending Cy Young award winner
Flaherty- legit number 2
Mize- this is where the questions come in. Number 1 overall pick in 2018 draft has not come close to expectations. Nice start, at least his first 2 starts. But is this just a small sample mirage? I have to see a lot more sustained success to buy into.
Jobe- has had a good start vs Minnesota last out. 3rd overall pick in 2021 draft so high upside. But so far 15 innings 9/8 K/BB ratio. Again, need to see more.
Olson- ok as a 5th starter but not off to a good start so far.
High ceiling, but that's really dependent on Mize and Jobe. We will check back after the All Star break to see how those two are doing.
AL Central last year? It helps when there's one punching bag that everyone else can beat up on.
mr merlin
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The guys got huge talent and a great attitude, but the best thing about him is he likes to play baseball, he wants no rest, no days off for the simple reason that he enjoys playing.
Very, very rare in today's game. barring injury I bet he plays 158 games.
kane
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Ohtani is a throwback, I think his work ethic is due to him being Japanese, I know the Japanese players attitude toward the game is very different than players from other countries, Ichiro was the same way
He is arguably the best athlete in my lifetime. I’m 62 so that’s going back awhile.
kane
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I know this topic has been brought up before, but if we're talking pure athleticism, I probably have to go with Bo Jackson
I get it. And one can use Deion Sanders as well. Honorable mention to Brian Jordan and Charley Ward, who I hear is the new FAU bball coach. Jackie Robinson was supposed to have been a very good football player as well.
kane
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Just the other day I saw some clips of Jackie playing football at UCLA, he was returning punts, I'm not kidding when I say he looked like Barry Sanders, no one could lay a hand on him, weaving in and out, cutting, I never knew he played football, had he chosen that sport there's no doubt he would have excelled at it
pro analyser
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2-1 gm after 6. Az scores 10 in the 8th,and still loses the gm.
How's this for a power packed lineup? 2nd, 3rd and 5th spots in Angel batting order all hitting UNDER .175. However, the cleanup hitter (drum roll) is actually hitting .213.
Yeah, he's hitting like a fish out of water. If I bet on the Angels it'll be just for the halibut.
Took a little longer than I expected, but McKenzie was DFA’d.
Anyone have a price on PCA to win NL MVP?
kane
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Before his injury I thought he had a chance to be really good, in 2022 he had 30 starts and pitched to a 2.96 ERA, I wouldn't mind if the Reds or Marlins picked him up, surprised the Guardians have given up on him, only 27
kane
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Joc Pederson says hold my beer