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CSS General Chat => Sports Talk => Topic started by: InThe313 on February 20, 2025, 07:01:40 PM
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While most of us are still digging out of the snow, the MLB preseason kicked off today in Glendale, Ariz. After an exhilarating year last season, it’s great to have baseball back. Come here for all your news and notes from across Major League Baseball this season. Just remember to be respectful when posting.
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I am a little late for this one, but better late than never. The Yankees’ Gerrit Cole will undergo Tommy John surgery and miss the 2025 season. This comes as the Yankees beat the Tigers, 10-2.
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Today is the unofficial Opening Day with the first regular season game being played this morning at Tokyo Dome. I’ll go over the list of games today, though remember that every game after the first is still preseason baseball. Here’s your Opening Day schedule:
Los Angeles Dodgers at Chicago Cubs this morning at 6:10 a.m.
Boston Red Sox at New York Yankees today at 1:05 p.m.
Detroit Tigers at Minnesota Twins today at 1:05 p.m.
Miami Marlins at St. Louis Cardinals today at 1:05 p.m.
Philadelphia Phillies at Pittsburgh Pirates today at 1:05 p.m.
Los Angeles Angels at Cincinnati Reds today at 4:05 p.m.
Milwaukee Brewers at Seattle Mariners today at 4:10 p.m.
Toronto Blue Jays at Baltimore Orioles tonight at 6:05 p.m.
Washington Nationals at Houston Astros tonight at 6:05 p.m.
Cleveland Guardians at Texas Rangers tonight at 9:05 p.m.
San Diego Padres at San Francisco Giants tonight at 9:05 p.m.
San Francisco Giants at Colorado Rockies tonight at 9:40 p.m.
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What a thriller tonight in Los Angeles! Shohei Ohtani crushed a walk-off home run as the Dodgers beat the Braves, 6-5, to become the first reigning World Series champion to start a season 8-0.
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Somebody up north just opened up their wallet. According to Jeff Passan, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Blue Jays are in agreement on a 14-year, $500 million contract extension. This comes as the Blue Jays lost to the Mets, 2-1.
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I hate having to talk about these types of stories. Fifteen-year MLB vet Octavio Dotel, who was 51, died on the way to a hospital after a nightclub roof collapse in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
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Watch the skies! The Diamondbacks’ Eugenio Suárez became the 19th player in MLB history to hit four home runs in a game in an 8-7 loss in 10 innings to the Braves.
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This is absolutely terrifying. A fan is in critical condition after falling from the 21-foot Clemente Wall at PNC Park during the Pirates’ 4-3 win over the Cubs.
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I feel terrible for this person. The fan who fell onto the field at a Pirates game told the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review he remains in pain and described his injuries as “broken everything.” This comes as the Pirates lost to the Cardinals, 6-0.
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I never thought this day would come, but these guys could get plaques in Cooperstown as soon as 2028. Pete Rose, Shoeless Joe Jackson and others were removed from MLB’s banned list.
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Well, I think the season is over in Beantown. According to FanSided, the Red Sox traded three-time All-Star Rafael Devers to the Giants for hard-throwing righty Jordan Hicks and others. This comes as the Red Sox beat the Yankees, 2-0. Updates to come.
The Giants lost to the Dodgers, 5-4.
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I wish he was sent behind bars right away. The Rays’ Wander Franco’s two-year prison sentence was suspended after he was found guilty of sexual abuse of a minor in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. This comes as the Rays beat the Royals, 4-0.
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Can we start calling him 3Kershaw? The Dodgers’ Clayton Kershaw became the 20th pitcher in MLB history to notch 3,000 career strikeouts with a K of the White Sox’s Vinny Capra. Updates to come.
The Dodgers beat the White Sox, 5-4. (What a thriller tonight in Los Angeles!)
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This is the Bronx Bombers’ slump summed up in a nutshell. The Yankees’ Aaron Judge was bloodied after he was hit in the face by a throw from teammate Anthony Volpe in a 12-6 loss to the Mets.
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Washington is on the clock. The 2025 MLB draft is on now. Who will the Nationals take with the No. 1 overall pick after losing to the Brewers, 8-1? Updates to come.
UPDATE: This guy will be fun to watch in a few years. The Nationals took shortstop Eli Willits from Fort Cobb-Braxton High School in Fort Cobb, Okla., with the No. 1 pick of the MLB draft.
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It’s about to rain baseballs in Hotlanta. The Home Run Derby is on now. Mariners catcher and MLB home run leader Cal Raleigh, who has 38, is competing. The field also includes Nationals left fielder James Wood, Twins center fielder Byron Buxton and Rays third baseman Junior Caminero. Updates to come.
Raleigh beat Caminero in the finals, 18-15.
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Who wants bonus baseball? The MLB All-Star Game heading to its first-ever swing-off after the American League’s Steven Kwan tied the score in the ninth. Updates to come.
UPDATE: I may be proven wrong in the future, but that was fun. Kyle Schwarber’s three homers delivered the win for the National League in the first All-Star Game to be decided by a swing-off as the NL tied the American League, 6-6, with the NL lifting the trophy on a home run swing-off tiebreaker, 4-3.
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I love when history is made in this game. The Athletics’ Nick Kurtz became the first rookie and 20th player in MLB history to have a four-homer game and the second player with 19 total bases, joining Shawn Green, in a 15-3 win over the Astros.
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It is amazing how unpopular the commissioner is. According to Jeff Passan, Bryce Harper cussed out MLB commissioner Rob Manfred and told Manfred to “get the fuck out” over the salary cap during a meeting with the Phillies. Updates to come.
The Phillies lost to the White Sox, 6-2.
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Who says you can’t go home? According to Jeff Passan, the Twins are trading shortstop Carlos Correa to the Astros.
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Talk about losing your cool. The Mariners’ Victor Robles threw his bat at a pitcher and tried to charge the mound after being hit by a pitch during a rehab game. This comes as the Mariners lost to the Mets, 7-3.
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Watching baseballs fly has been fun this season. The Phillies’ Kyle Schwarber hit four Schwarbombs and is suddenly at 49 dingers, one behind Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh’s 50 for the MLB lead, in a 19-4 win over the Braves.
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One of the best rivalries in baseball and a potential playoff preview is going down tonight. The Yankees are playing the Red Sox tonight at 7 p.m. Updates to come.
The Red Sox beat the Yankees, 6-4.
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We will see him Cooperstown in 2031. The Dodgers announced three-time Cy Young winner and 11-time All-Star Clayton Kershaw will retire at the end of the season. Updates to come.
The Dodgers beat the Giants, 2-1.
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The fact he pulled this off playing at home at pitcher-friendly T-Mobile Park is very impressive. The Mariners’ Cal Raleigh went yard twice to become the fourth player in AL history with a 60-homer season in a 9-2 win over the Rockies.
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This might be a season-saving grab. Noelvi Marte stretched over the wall for an unreal home run robbery in the ninth inning as the Reds topped the Pirates, 2-1, in a crucial game for their playoff hopes.
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Who is ready for postseason baseball? The postseason field is set. The Reds claimed the final playoff spot over the Mets as the Guardians and Blue Jays took division titles. This comes as the Reds lost to the Brewers, 4-2; the Mets lost to the Marlins, 4-0; and the Blue Jays beat the Rays, 13-4. Here is the full playoff bracket.
The Tigers will play the AL Central rival Guardians beginning on Tuesday in Cleveland with the winner playing the Mariners beginning on Saturday in Seattle.
The Padres will play the Cubs beginning on Tuesday in Chicago with the winner playing the Brewers beginning on Saturday in Milwaukee.
The Red Sox will play the AL East rival Yankees beginning on Tuesday in New York with the winner playing the Blue Jays beginning on Saturday in Toronto.
The Reds will play the Dodgers beginning on Tuesday in Los Angeles with the winner playing the Phillies beginning on Saturday in Philadelphia.
Updates to come.
The Guardians beat the Rangers, 9-8, in 10 innings. (What a thriller today in Cleveland!)
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Let the hunt for October begin! The MLB wild-card round has begun. The Tigers are playing the Guardians now. The Padres will play the Cubs today at 3 p.m. The Red Sox will play the Yankees tonight at 6 p.m. The Reds will play the Dodgers tonight at 9 p.m. Updates to come.
The Tigers beat the Guardians, 2-1.
The Cubs beat the Padres, 3-1.
UPDATE: The best rivalry in baseball is writing a new chapter. The Red Sox are playing the Yankees right now. The aces, the Red Sox’s Garrett Crochet and the Yankees’ Max Fried, are facing off. The Yankees’ Aaron Judge has a .205 career playoff batting average. The Red Sox went 9-4 against the Yankees this year.
The Red Sox beat the Yankees, 3-1.
The Dodgers beat the Reds, 10-5.
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Who will close the series out and who will extend the series? The MLB wild-card Game 2s are going on. The Tigers are playing the Guardians right now. The Padres are playing the Cubs today at 3 p.m. The Red Sox are playing the Yankees tonight at 6 p.m. The Reds are playing the Dodgers tonight at 9 p.m. Updates to come.
The Guardians beat the Tigers, 6-1, to force Game 3 on Thursday in Cleveland.
The Padres beat the Cubs, 3-0, to force Game 3 on Thursday in Chicago.
UPDATE: This is going to be an exciting game. Brayan Bello is taking the mound for the Red Sox against the Yankees’ Carlos Rodón in Game 2 with a chance to send the Red Sox to the ALDS.
The Yankees beat the Red Sox, 4-3, to force Game 3 on Thursday in New York.
The Dodgers beat the Reds, 8-4, to advance to play the Phillies beginning on Saturday in Philadelphia.
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It is now do or die time. The MLB wild-card Game 3s are here. The Tigers are playing the Guardians right now. The Padres will play the Cubs today at 5 p.m. The Red Sox will play the Yankees tonight at 8 p.m. The winners will advance to the division series. Updates to come.
UPDATE: Just a reminder about the MLB wild-cards. The Tigers s lead the Guardians late, 6-1. The Padres vs. Cubs game is starting right now. The Red Sox are playing the Yankees tonight at 8 p.m.
The Tigers beat the Guardians, 6-3, to advance to play the Mariners beginning on Saturday in Seattle.
The Cubs beat the Padres, 3-1, to advance to play the NL Central rival Brewers beginning on Saturday in Milwaukee.
UPDATE: Which newbie will lead his team to glory? Two rookies will take the mound as Connelly Early and the Red Sox face Cam Schlittler and the Yankees with the winner reaching the ALDS.
UPDATE 2: What a way to make a name for yourself. A Yankees legend was born as rookie Schlittler struck out 12 in eight scoreless innings to eliminate the rival Red Sox, 4-0, punching the Yankees’ ALDS ticket against the AL East rival Blue Jays beginning on Saturday in Toronto.
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This is the game that never ends, yes, it goes on and on my friends. The Tigers and Mariners are tied at 2-2 entering the 12th inning of a marathon Game 5 with an ALCS berth at stake. Updates to come.
UPDATE: What a thriller tonight in Seattle! Jorge Polanco hit a walk-off single in the 15th inning to propel the Mariners in one of the wildest games in MLB history and the game of the year for a 3-2 win over the Tigers. The Mariners will play the Blue Jays beginning on Sunday in Toronto.
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Whoa, Canada! The Blue Jays used a nine-run sixth inning to rout the Dodgers, 11-4, in Game 1 of the World Series.
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Somebody needs to verify this gem. The Dodgers’ Yoshinobu Yamamoto tossed his second straight complete game and retired the final 20 batters in a 5-1 win over the Blue Jays to even the World Series at 1-1.
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Here comes another long game! The Blue Jays and Dodgers are battling in the second-longest World Series game in history. Updates to come.
UPDATE: Who is still awake? The Blue Jays and Dodgers are in the 18th inning to tie the longest World Series game in history.
UPDATE 2: What a thriller tonight in Los Angeles! Freddie Freeman hit an unbelievable walk-off homer in the 18th inning as the Dodgers won an instant classic, 6-5, that tied the longest game in World Series history.
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We are all square again. No extras were needed as the Blue Jays responded in Game 4 and handed Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers, 6-2, to even the World Series at 2-2.
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Only one win away. The Blue Jays took a 3-2 series lead with a 6-1 win as Trey Yesavage’s historic 12-strikeout game against the Dodgers put the Blue Jays one win away from a World Series title.
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The two best words in sports come into play tomorrow. The Dodgers forced Game 7 on Saturday in Toronto as Mookie Betts broke out of his slump and Tyler Glasnow closed the door on the Blue Jays’ rally for a 3-1 win. What looked like a potential game-tying hit turned into a game-ending double play for the Dodgers.
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This is the last game of the season and tempers are at their highest. The Blue Jays and Dodgers got into it after the Blue Jays’ Andrés Giménez was hit on the hand with a fastball. Updates to come.
UPDATE: We need more than nine innings to decide the world champion. We’re going to the 10th in Game 7 after the Dodgers’ Miguel Rojas’ tying homer in the ninth.
UPDATE 2: Somebody play “I Love L.A.” by Randy Newman or “Kernkraft 400” by Zombie Nation! The Dodgers beat the Blue Jays, 5-4, in 11 innings to become the first repeat champions since 2000.
UPDATE 3: This was one of the best individual performances in a championship series. The Dodgers’ Yoshinobu Yamamoto was named World Series MVP after allowing two runs in two starts and closing out Game 7 with a win.