MLB 2024 Discussion Thread (Current Champions: Texas Rangers)

[MattC]

Indians' Francona to step down for rest of season

Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona is stepping down for the remainder of this season to address some lingering health issues.

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Sounds like he is in a bad way. Take some time my man. It’s a high stress job that isn’t helping at all. Find a beach that has umbrella drinks close by.

 

[MattC]

Lots of trade activity going on. Will be interesting to see where everyone is when the dust settles tomorrow. I’d like my Braves to make a little splash, but not holding my breath. The season hasn’t gone our way.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Sounds like he is in a bad way. Take some time my man. It’s a high stress job that isn’t helping at all. Find a beach that has umbrella drinks close by.

Love Tito…a legend

 

[Dead2009]

Dodgers acquire Scherzer, Turner from Nationals

The Dodgers have officially acquired star right-hander Max Scherzer and star shortstop Trea Turner from the Nationals for a massive prospect haul.

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[CynBeth]

So not happy the Nats got rid of most of my favorite players today. The O’s got rid of one favorite.

 

[MattC]

So not happy the Nats got rid of most of my favorite players today. The O’s got rid of one favorite.

I was surprised that Max and Trea went. Brutal.

 

[Dead2009]

Orioles' Davis retires, ending 13-year career

Orioles first baseman Chris Davis has announced his retirement from baseball following a left hip injury that ended his season in May.

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FINALLY!

 

[Dead2009]

In 1st MLB start, Gilbert hurls historic no-hitter

PHOENIX -- A year ago, with the Minor League season canceled, Tyler Gilbert was working as an electrician with his father to make ends meet in Northern California while also throwing bullpens when he could to try to stay in shape. On Saturday night at Chase Field, the D-backs left-hander

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[MattC]

In 1st MLB start, Gilbert hurls historic no-hitter

PHOENIX -- A year ago, with the Minor League season canceled, Tyler Gilbert was working as an electrician with his father to make ends meet in Northern California while also throwing bullpens when he could to try to stay in shape. On Saturday night at Chase Field, the D-backs left-hander

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That is something special right there.

 

[Dead2009]

Source: Bauer's season over as leave extended

Trevor Bauer's season is over, as the Dodgers pitcher has had his administrative leave extended through the regular season and playoffs, a league official told ESPN's Jeff Passan.

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[MattC]

I would be fine with never hearing anything from or about Bauer again.

Giants punched their ticket to the post season. The move from the east coast to west coast seems to have done Kapler some good.

 

[Dad 2 M & M]

Braves hit their Postseason stride a few weeks early….mix it up Freddie

 

[MattC]

Braves hit their Postseason stride a few weeks early….mix it up Freddie

Yep. If we win the division it won’t be because we played well. It will be because we played a little less badly than the Mets and Phils.

Last nights game was frustrating to say the least. Turned it off as soon as the tying HR. Knew what would happen after that.

Freddie is still one of the better players in the game. He can’t do it alone though.

 

[Dad 2 M & M]

Yep. If we win the division it won’t be because we played well. It will be because we played a little less badly than the Mets and Phils.

Last nights game was frustrating to say the least. Turned it off as soon as the tying HR. Knew what would happen after that.

Freddie is still one of the better players in the game. He can’t do it alone though.

He is one of the better, but not top tier…and he’s about to get paid top tier.

…and then the roster will be thinned with lower contracts to offset his.

He’s usually having nagging injuries at this point in the season, and hopefully this year will be different. Never been a durable dude…

 

[MattC]

So, I’m watching the San Fran broadcast of the Giants-Braves game today. Between yelling at the tv because the Braves CANNOT hit with RISP and sips of my coke I realized something. I don’t like how Chip and Jeff call Braves games. Too much talking for me. All that talking leads to them repeating themselves all the time and over analyzing. I’m here to watch the game and commentary should compliment. Not the other way around.

 

[Dead2009]

Padres fire Tingler following late-season collapse

The Padres have fired manager Jayce Tingler after the team failed to make the playoffs despite entering the season with hopes of challenging for a World Series title.

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[MattC]

It’s that time of the year for teams that didn’t perform as expected.

 

[Roy G. Dis]

Went to White Sox game last night and had a blast. Didn't get home until 1AM though

 

[Timmay]

Went to White Sox game last night and had a blast. Didn't get home until 1AM though

Yeah. Good game. It certainly looked for a while Houston was just going to completely dominate that game and the remainder of the series.

 

[Dad 2 M & M]

Yep. If we win the division it won’t be because we played well. It will be because we played a little less badly than the Mets and Phils.

Last nights game was frustrating to say the least. Turned it off as soon as the tying HR. Knew what would happen after that.

Freddie is still one of the better players in the game. He can’t do it alone though.

Freddie actually mixed it up!