2021 MLB Season Thread

[GeorgiaModerate]

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In last night's game, Ynoa gave up a first-pitch home run to Andrew McCutchen but was in command after that, as the Braves won 6-1.

[RosettaStoned]

How are the Dodgers imploding like this?

[KaiserDave]

How are the Dodgers imploding like this?

God is on the side of justice, that's why

[RosettaStoned]

How are the Dodgers imploding like this?

God is on the side of justice, that's why

I find this amusing coming from a Mets fan.

[KaiserDave]

How are the Dodgers imploding like this?

God is on the side of justice, that's why

I find this amusing coming from a Mets fan.

Those who wait for the championship through all the trials (1988, 1999, 2000, 2006, 2007, 2015, 2016, 2019) will be rewarded

[RosettaStoned]

How are the Dodgers imploding like this?

God is on the side of justice, that's why

I find this amusing coming from a Mets fan.

Those who wait for the championship through all the trials (1988, 1999, 2000, 2006, 2007, 2015, 2016, 2019) will be rewarded

Probably in about four or five years from now.

[Amenhotep Bakari-Sellers]

Bait criticized the Dodgers, the Dodgers benefitted for shortened season just like the Lakers did.

They didn't have to hit home runs because there were no fans, the power of the Dodgers lie in Homers and so far they're not hitting any, but other teams are

Especially, Justin Turner where are the Homers he hit in 2019

[RosettaStoned]

Bait criticized the Dodgers, the Dodgers benefitted for shortened season just like the Lakers did.

They didn't have to hit home runs because there were no fans, the power of the Dodgers lie in Homers and so far they're not hitting any, but other teams are

Especially, Justin Turner where are the Homers he hit in 2019

What do you mean? JT has hit the most homers on the team so far.

[Amenhotep Bakari-Sellers]

Houston Astros are on fire again they have got homers.

The Dodgers or Lakers may lose this yr, but the Rams are good to beat the Bucks and Chiefs in 2022 Superbowl

2021/2022 is probably it for Brady anyways and he isn't gonna win an 8th ring

[NewYorkExpress]

Today is the first time in two weeks my Fantasy Team has pitchers other than Gerrit Cole who seem to know how to pitch.

[JGibson]

Could the days of the A's being based in Oakland be ending soon? The A's are considering relocation out of  the Bay Area, and that could impact the division alignment, depending on where they would end up.


MLB.com:

Concerned about a lack of progress in their efforts to privately finance a new state-of-the-art ballpark in downtown Oakland, the A’s have begun actively pursuing relocation.

The decision comes after Major League Baseball issued a statement on Monday instructing the A’s to explore other markets as they continue to pursue their proposed waterfront ballpark near Howard Terminal in Oakland.

"MLB is concerned with the rate of progress on the A's new ballpark effort with local officials and other stakeholders in Oakland," the league’s statement said. "The A's have worked very hard to advance a new ballpark in downtown Oakland for the last four years, investing significant resources while facing multiple roadblocks. We know they remain deeply committed to succeeding in Oakland, and with two other sports franchises recently leaving the community, their commitment to Oakland is now more important than ever.”

[RosettaStoned]

Could the days of the A's being based in Oakland be ending soon? The A's are considering relocation out of  the Bay Area, and that could impact the division alignment, depending on where they would end up.


MLB.com:

Concerned about a lack of progress in their efforts to privately finance a new state-of-the-art ballpark in downtown Oakland, the A’s have begun actively pursuing relocation.

The decision comes after Major League Baseball issued a statement on Monday instructing the A’s to explore other markets as they continue to pursue their proposed waterfront ballpark near Howard Terminal in Oakland.

"MLB is concerned with the rate of progress on the A's new ballpark effort with local officials and other stakeholders in Oakland," the league’s statement said. "The A's have worked very hard to advance a new ballpark in downtown Oakland for the last four years, investing significant resources while facing multiple roadblocks. We know they remain deeply committed to succeeding in Oakland, and with two other sports franchises recently leaving the community, their commitment to Oakland is now more important than ever.”

They should move to Portland!

[NewYorkExpress]

Could the days of the A's being based in Oakland be ending soon? The A's are considering relocation out of  the Bay Area, and that could impact the division alignment, depending on where they would end up.


MLB.com:

Concerned about a lack of progress in their efforts to privately finance a new state-of-the-art ballpark in downtown Oakland, the A’s have begun actively pursuing relocation.

The decision comes after Major League Baseball issued a statement on Monday instructing the A’s to explore other markets as they continue to pursue their proposed waterfront ballpark near Howard Terminal in Oakland.

"MLB is concerned with the rate of progress on the A's new ballpark effort with local officials and other stakeholders in Oakland," the league’s statement said. "The A's have worked very hard to advance a new ballpark in downtown Oakland for the last four years, investing significant resources while facing multiple roadblocks. We know they remain deeply committed to succeeding in Oakland, and with two other sports franchises recently leaving the community, their commitment to Oakland is now more important than ever.”

They should move to Portland!

The New York Metro area can totally support a third team. Bring back the Brooklyn Dodgers!

[NewYorkExpress]

I'm going to repeat myself here. Shohei Ohtani should be the AL Cy Young winner and the AL MVP.

He leads the Major Leagues in home runs, and every time he's on the mound, he's the best player on the field (Mike Trout not included).

He's got my vote for both awards.

[Never Made it to Graceland]

Could the days of the A's being based in Oakland be ending soon? The A's are considering relocation out of  the Bay Area, and that could impact the division alignment, depending on where they would end up.


MLB.com:

Concerned about a lack of progress in their efforts to privately finance a new state-of-the-art ballpark in downtown Oakland, the A’s have begun actively pursuing relocation.

The decision comes after Major League Baseball issued a statement on Monday instructing the A’s to explore other markets as they continue to pursue their proposed waterfront ballpark near Howard Terminal in Oakland.

"MLB is concerned with the rate of progress on the A's new ballpark effort with local officials and other stakeholders in Oakland," the league’s statement said. "The A's have worked very hard to advance a new ballpark in downtown Oakland for the last four years, investing significant resources while facing multiple roadblocks. We know they remain deeply committed to succeeding in Oakland, and with two other sports franchises recently leaving the community, their commitment to Oakland is now more important than ever.”

They should move to Portland!

The New York Metro area can totally support a third team. Bring back the Brooklyn Dodgers!

Dumb, why would the Athletics become a team they never were? They should move back to Philadelphia.

[RosettaStoned]

Could the days of the A's being based in Oakland be ending soon? The A's are considering relocation out of  the Bay Area, and that could impact the division alignment, depending on where they would end up.


MLB.com:

Concerned about a lack of progress in their efforts to privately finance a new state-of-the-art ballpark in downtown Oakland, the A’s have begun actively pursuing relocation.

The decision comes after Major League Baseball issued a statement on Monday instructing the A’s to explore other markets as they continue to pursue their proposed waterfront ballpark near Howard Terminal in Oakland.

"MLB is concerned with the rate of progress on the A's new ballpark effort with local officials and other stakeholders in Oakland," the league’s statement said. "The A's have worked very hard to advance a new ballpark in downtown Oakland for the last four years, investing significant resources while facing multiple roadblocks. We know they remain deeply committed to succeeding in Oakland, and with two other sports franchises recently leaving the community, their commitment to Oakland is now more important than ever.”

They should move to Portland!

The New York Metro area can totally support a third team. Bring back the Brooklyn Dodgers!

Dumb, why would the Athletics become a team they never were? They should move back to Philadelphia.

Does Philly really need two MLB teams? Come to think of it, does any city?

[Sestak]

Could the days of the A's being based in Oakland be ending soon? The A's are considering relocation out of  the Bay Area, and that could impact the division alignment, depending on where they would end up.


MLB.com:

Concerned about a lack of progress in their efforts to privately finance a new state-of-the-art ballpark in downtown Oakland, the A’s have begun actively pursuing relocation.

The decision comes after Major League Baseball issued a statement on Monday instructing the A’s to explore other markets as they continue to pursue their proposed waterfront ballpark near Howard Terminal in Oakland.

"MLB is concerned with the rate of progress on the A's new ballpark effort with local officials and other stakeholders in Oakland," the league’s statement said. "The A's have worked very hard to advance a new ballpark in downtown Oakland for the last four years, investing significant resources while facing multiple roadblocks. We know they remain deeply committed to succeeding in Oakland, and with two other sports franchises recently leaving the community, their commitment to Oakland is now more important than ever.”

They should move to Portland!

The New York Metro area can totally support a third team. Bring back the Brooklyn Dodgers!

Dumb, why would the Athletics become a team they never were? They should move back to Philadelphia.

Does Philly really need two MLB teams? Come to think of it, does any city?

Certainly less preposterous than the notion of Brooklyn being represented by an American League team.

[KaiserDave]

Pujols to the Dodgers

Did not see that one coming

[NewYorkExpress]

Pujols to the Dodgers

Did not see that one coming

Where exactly is Pujols going to play? Cody Bellinger (when he returns) and Max Muncy split first base, there's only a DH when they play in AL parks, and that probably won't be Pujols (ESPN has it as A.J Pollock). So what's his role going to be? Pinch hit specialist, and primary backup to Muncy, so Bellinger can play the outfield full-time?

[RosettaStoned]

Pujols to the Dodgers

Did not see that one coming

Me neither. Looks like he's going to end his career with another Ring!

[KaiserDave]

Pujols to the Dodgers

Did not see that one coming

Where exactly is Pujols going to play? Cody Bellinger (when he returns) and Max Muncy split first base, there's only a DH when they play in AL parks, and that probably won't be Pujols (ESPN has it as A.J Pollock). So what's his role going to be? Pinch hit specialist, and primary backup to Muncy, so Bellinger can play the outfield full-time?

Muncy can play second or third.

[Donerail]

Pujols to the Dodgers

Did not see that one coming

Where exactly is Pujols going to play? Cody Bellinger (when he returns) and Max Muncy split first base, there's only a DH when they play in AL parks, and that probably won't be Pujols (ESPN has it as A.J Pollock). So what's his role going to be? Pinch hit specialist, and primary backup to Muncy, so Bellinger can play the outfield full-time?

He'll play first. You don't have a backup 3B with Rios sent down, so if Turner's not playing you slide Muncy over to third & let Pujols play first. I don't imagine he'd start often, but as a pinch-hitter he's probably an improvement (esp against lefties) over Raley or Peters.

[RosettaStoned]

How many plate appearances will Albert Pujols make with the Dodgers?

I say 15 to 20.

[NewYorkExpress]

How many plate appearances will Albert Pujols make with the Dodgers?

I say 15 to 20.

Bellinger's still injured, and I'd guess he won't be back before the end of the month. So I'll guess Pujols starts at first until Bellinger comes back, then hangs around the roster until the roughly the Trade Deadline, when the Dodgers pull off some big heist again and need to make space on the roster. So I'll say 100-145.

[RosettaStoned]

How many plate appearances will Albert Pujols make with the Dodgers?

I say 15 to 20.

Bellinger's still injured, and I'd guess he won't be back before the end of the month. So I'll guess Pujols starts at first until Bellinger comes back, then hangs around the roster until the roughly the Trade Deadline, when the Dodgers pull off some big heist again and need to make space on the roster. So I'll say 100-145.

Okay, so clearly you know jacks**t about the Dodgers' current lineup. Max Muncy is the everyday first baseman; who can also play third, just in case Justin Turner is not available.

So, in other words, Pujols would play first base ,especially if the opposing starting pitcher were a leftie.