MLB

[Dickie Dunn]

Pujols was my favorite player growing up. Always had a thing for Dominican players for some reason (he overlapped my love for Vlad) and really didn't care about anyone dominating the Pirates because everyone did so whatever. His LAAoA career is so weird compared to everywhere else. Even his stop with the Dodgers last year was an improvement.

[King Colby]

Always loved pujols and really hope he gets to 700

[Ad@m]

[willeyeam]

So good

[MalkinIsMyHomeboy]

how long until we find out that Judge is juicing?

[MalkinIsMyHomeboy]

Ok that was a dumb joke but I didn’t realize he and Stanton both had 50+ HRs in 2017. At least Stanton was still in Miami then

It’s annoying because now, “post” the steroid era, I feel like anyone can be juicing

But also the focus of hitters has changed to “home run or strike out” that the numbers are all wonky

[MWB]

I assume anyone could be juicing because cheaters are usually ahead of the test. But they are testing and have caught a handful of people. It’s not like Judge has anything extremely out of character going on this year though.

[Dickie Dunn]

I don't care if anyone is juicing

[LeopardLetang]

Spaceman: wait, everyone is juicing?

Spaceman with gun to the others head: always have been

Honestly i can't tell if i care or not.

[willeyeam]

[MalkinIsMyHomeboy]

Speaking of walkout music, Craig Kimbrel’s new walkout music is Let It go from Frozen.

[Dickie Dunn]

Truly one of a kind. It's incredible. I wish he was on a team that didn't suck and existed in a better time zone.

[robbiestoupe]

Truly one of a kind. It's incredible. I wish he was on a team that didn't suck and existed in a better time zone.

Careful what you wish for Dunn. He could be on the Yankees

[Orlando Penguin]

Braves catch the Mets and Scherzer goes on the IL. If my team could get their asses in gear, the Yankees might continue to choke away their big lead. It would be great to bring all the NY clowns down a few notches if their baseball teams turn into a bunch of chokers.

[Beveridge]

baseball teams turn into a bunch of chokers.

Aren't you an 0 for 18 Twins fan or am I thinking of someone else?

[Orlando Penguin]

baseball teams turn into a bunch of chokers.

Aren't you an 0 for 18 Twins fan or am I thinking of someone else?

Guilty.

The Twins in Yankee Stadium is like Charlie Brown trying to kick the football.

[willeyeam]

[robbiestoupe]

Agree with the pitch clock, not so much the shift. Players used to take the time to learn to hit the ball the other way. They refuse to do so now, so defenses have (rightfully) adjusted. Where's the harm in that?

[MalkinIsMyHomeboy]

I’m very happy about the pitch clock but regulating shifts doesn’t sit well with me. I guess ultimately it’s similar to positioning rules in football (have to have x number of guys on the line) but forcing teams into a particular defensive position just feels blegh. Though this should help hitters and thus make the games more fun

[willeyeam]

Agree with the pitch clock, not so much the shift. Players used to take the time to learn to hit the ball the other way. They refuse to do so now, so defenses have (rightfully) adjusted. Where's the harm in that?

It's actually hard to hit the other way believe it or not

[MalkinIsMyHomeboy]

not for me in high school baseball

[dodint]

Do you mean gym class softball?

[MalkinIsMyHomeboy]

only when I realize the right fielder has the athletic ability of a tree

[King Colby]

The pitch clock in Altoona when I went the other day is an unbelievable blessing bestowed upon the game of baseball

[faftorial]

The pitch clock in Altoona when I went the other day is an unbelievable blessing bestowed upon the game of baseball

Is there a punishment to either the batter or pitcher if either dawdles and the pitch isn't thrown in time?