Author Topic: General MLB News (2026) (Read 1499 times)

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #75 on:** May 15, 2026, 08:53:15 am »

I'm surprised that doesn't happen more. Tough to cut off, hug the wall, carom deep. How do you play that if you can't cut it off? Play the 2nd carom?

imref · « **Reply #76 on:** May 15, 2026, 10:45:42 am »

Quote from: Count Walewski on May 15, 2026, 08:00:01 am

Absolute Keystone Kops performance by Dodgers LF Teoscar Hernandez on this inside-the-park home run:

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/U5cdYbWbQhA

I like how at first he runs too slowly towards the ball but then later on the play he outruns it.

did you see the play where the diving fielder forced the ball into the grass and couldn't pull it out? Also an inside the ballpark home run.

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #77 on:** May 17, 2026, 10:34:45 am »

David Laurila's Sunday notes has a tribute to the late Jason Collins in his not-quite so "random hitter-pitcher matchups."

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RANDOM HITTER-PITCHER MATCHUPS

Jason Heyward went 16 for 42 against Stephen Strasburg.
Jason Giambi went 23 for 37 against Darren Oliver.
Eddie Collins went 23 for 43 against Jack Warhop.
Dave Collins went 20 for 43 against Charlie Hough.
Joe Collins went 15 for 32 against Ellis Kinder.

https://blogs.fangraphs.com/sunday-notes-astros-reliever-aj-blubaugh-used-to-throw-a-submarine-knuckleball/

imref · « **Reply #78 on:** May 22, 2026, 11:36:02 pm »

The Detroit Tigers are 2-15 in their last 17.

Count Walewski · « **Reply #79 on:** May 23, 2026, 06:36:55 am »

Quote from: imref on May 22, 2026, 11:36:02 pm

The Detroit Tigers are 2-15 in their last 17.

They can only blame 3 of those losses on Skubal being injured.

Count Walewski · « **Reply #80 on:** May 23, 2026, 07:15:31 am »

White Sox rookie Sam Antonacci became the 11th player to be hit by a pitch twice in one inning against the Giants last night. Antonacci now tied for most HBP in all of MLB with another rookie, JJ Wetherholt of the Cardinals.

The last MLB player to manage this rare fear, rarer than a perfect game? CJ Abrams who did it against Arizona in 2025. Abrams was actually hit by a third pitch in a different inning of that same game. Nobody has ever been HBP three times in one inning.

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #81 on:** May 23, 2026, 08:13:55 am »

Quote from: Count Walewski on May 23, 2026, 07:15:31 am

White Sox rookie Sam Antonacci became the 11th player to be hit by a pitch twice in one inning against the Giants last night. Antonacci now tied for most HBP in all of MLB with another rookie, JJ Wetherholt of the Cardinals.

The last MLB player to manage this rare fear, rarer than a perfect game? CJ Abrams who did it against Arizona in 2025. Abrams was actually hit by a third pitch in a different inning of that same game. Nobody has ever been HBP three times in one inning.

Somewhere, Nick Collasanto must be taking notes to help with his character

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #82 on:** May 24, 2026, 03:24:04 pm »

Colton Cowser walks off the Tigers with a 3 run 440' HR. 2 outs off Kenley Jansen

imref · « **Reply #83 on:** May 26, 2026, 12:47:54 pm »

Craig Kimbrel to the Rays after refusing a minor league assignment from the Mets and becoming a FA.

English Natsie · « **Reply #84 on:** May 31, 2026, 02:18:46 am »

A bit different - but great mascot...

https://www.mlb.com/news/angels-rays-pitchers-ejected-in-national-anthem-stand-off

English Natsie · « **Reply #85 on:** May 31, 2026, 02:21:41 am »

Here's a good resume of the 'Tarps Off' trend - bringing that soccer ambiance to MLB...

(the embedded video also features a familiar dog...)

https://eu.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2026/05/22/mlb-fans-tarps-off-shirtless-trend/90214059007/

imref · « **Reply #86 on:** June 03, 2026, 03:20:49 pm »

Padres DFA Castellanos.

imref · « **Reply #87 on:** June 03, 2026, 07:03:41 pm »

Corbin Burnes out now until at least September after suffering a setback.

wj73 · « **Reply #88 on:** June 04, 2026, 07:53:03 pm »

Uh-oh. Aaron Judge has been referred to a thoracic outlet syndrome expert.

https://www.mlb.com/news/aaron-judge-out-of-lineup-guardians-finale

imref · « **Reply #89 on:** June 04, 2026, 08:32:50 pm »

Ruh roh

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #90 on:** June 04, 2026, 08:53:11 pm »

Quote from: wj73 on June 04, 2026, 07:53:03 pm

Uh-oh. Aaron Judge has been referred to a thoracic outlet syndrome expert.

https://www.mlb.com/news/aaron-judge-out-of-lineup-guardians-finale

well, if he can't throw, there's DH and 1B. When's Stanton's contract run out?

varoadking · « **Reply #91 on:** June 04, 2026, 09:42:21 pm »

Quote from: JCA-CrystalCity on June 04, 2026, 08:53:11 pm

When's Stanton's contract run out?

Looks like it runs thru 2027, with a club option for 2028...

imref · « **Reply #92 on:** June 04, 2026, 10:16:03 pm »

Quote from: wj73 on June 04, 2026, 07:53:03 pm

Uh-oh. Aaron Judge has been referred to a thoracic outlet syndrome expert.

https://www.mlb.com/news/aaron-judge-out-of-lineup-guardians-finale

rib stress fracture. Shut down for 4-6 weeks.

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #93 on:** June 05, 2026, 09:11:41 pm »

Wilson Contreras is having a heck of a year. .300 & 13 HR

Natsinpwc · « **Reply #94 on:** June 10, 2026, 09:29:42 pm »

Watching the Pirates have a big comeback late against the Dodgers. 6-1 lead with Shohei starting and now 9-6 Pirates. Crazy stuff happens and not just to the Nats.