April 5, 20223 yr Let's be honest here. That Meadows trade looks idiotic, except for the fact that it's Tampa trading him.
April 5, 20223 yr Author At least the Detroit professional sports fans have a season to look forward to for the first time in quite awhile.
April 5, 20223 yr Author Whoops. Quote Milwaukee Brewers catcher Pedro Severino has been suspended 80 games without pay for taking a performance-enhancing drug, which he says he took to treat infertility issues. Major League Baseball said he took Clomiphene. The drug is approved by the FDA to treat infertility in women, but not in men. Severino, 28, issued a statement through the players' union, admitting he took the drug. "Since late 2020, my wife and I had been trying to start a family unsuccessfully," he said. "When we returned to the Dominican Republic after the 2021 season, we sought medical assistance to determine why we had not succeeded. One of the doctors I consulted with prescribed me with a medication to treat infertility issues. Unfortunately, I now know that the medication contained Clomiphene." He goes on to say that he accepts responsibility and will not challenge the suspension. "In my attempt to start a family, I made a mistake," he said. Severino apologized to the Brewers organization and his teammates. He signed as a free agent with the team in November. He has played six-plus seasons in the big leagues with the Nationals and Orioles. Last season with Baltimore was one of his best. In a career high 419 plate appearances, he had 11 homers and 46 RBIs.
April 5, 20223 yr The reasons these guys give for using banned substances never fails to amuse. Maybe some of them have told the truth, but it’s really tough to believe them thanks to all the utter bullshit that has been spewed over the last 15 years or whatever.
April 6, 20223 yr Already got games being postponed Seattle at Minnesota and Boston @ NYY both pushed to Friday Edited April 6, 20223 yr by Scraps
April 6, 20223 yr Author Yu’s personal C, Caratini, to Mil for two minor leaguers to replace the infertility dude.
April 6, 20223 yr The reasons these guys give for using banned substances never fails to amuse. Maybe some of them have told the truth, but it’s really tough to believe them thanks to all the utter bullshit that has been spewed over the last 15 years or whatever. The explanation he gave is 100% valid. Whether it’s the truth or not is up for debate. Not sure who wrote that article, but Clomid is very much prescribed to and used by men for fertility purposes.
April 7, 20223 yr Didn't see anything about this on any thread, you see this new Pitchcom device that MLB is letting teams use? https://defector.com/mlb-finally-found-a-good-way-to-use-technology/ https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/33674768/mlb-allow-pitchers-catchers-use-anti-sign-stealing-technology-regular-season-sources-say TL;DR - Catchers have a keypad to relay the pitch they want to the pitchers to throw, the pitcher and 3 other players have ear pieces that call the pitch out, in their language of choice. https://pitchcomsports.com In action:
April 7, 20223 yr 16 hours ago, Herbie Hancock said: The explanation he gave is 100% valid. Whether it’s the truth or not is up for debate. Not sure who wrote that article, but Clomid is very much prescribed to and used by men for fertility purposes. That’s fine, the point is that every single player that tests positive feels the need to state that it was a big mixup and that he had the noblest of intentions (trying to start a family) when unwittingly consuming banned substances.
April 7, 20223 yr Opening Day quiz from George Will. You have to be a baseball encyclopedia to do well, but it's fun. https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/interactive/2022/george-will-baseball-quiz-2022/
April 7, 20223 yr Dear Surlyites who are fans of teams that are not the Astros, I just hope no one gets hurt and everyone has fun out there. And to quote Baylen Dupree (aka YouTube Tourette’s Girl) - “You all hoes.” Cheers!
April 7, 20223 yr Today should be a national holiday, especially with the opening round of the Masters today.
April 7, 20223 yr 44 minutes ago, Biff Tannen said: Opening Day quiz from George Will. You have to be a baseball encyclopedia to do well, but it's fun. https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/interactive/2022/george-will-baseball-quiz-2022/ Fun quiz. 22/36 but I missed both of the catcher/broadcaster questions. Spoiler I feel like that was a low-key Billy Wagner HOF campaign article
April 7, 20223 yr 1 minute ago, WBT said: Fun quiz. 22/36 but I missed both of the catcher/broadcaster questions. Hide contents I feel like that was a low-key Billy Wagner HOF campaign article Right? And you did WAY better than me.
April 7, 20223 yr Yeah… I sucked. George Will is obviously an advocate for Billy Wagner’s HoF campaign I scored 17 out of 36 on George Will’s 2022 Opening Day Quiz.https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/interactive/2022/george-will-baseball-quiz-2022/
April 7, 20223 yr 1 hour ago, Biff Tannen said: Opening Day quiz from George Will. You have to be a baseball encyclopedia to do well, but it's fun. https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/interactive/2022/george-will-baseball-quiz-2022/ I will admit that I probably would have missed a couple more if not for WBT's Billy Wagner hint.
April 7, 20223 yr i guess that makes sense. i don't really consider the league networks as national television, but i'm glad there is a way for some to watch it without resorting to searching for a stream.
April 7, 20223 yr On 4/4/2022 at 11:13 PM, shadow_operative2.0 said: Nice gig at 34. Joe does Dodger games, and is fantastic. Good call, since he'll be calling the Dodgers anyway.
April 7, 20223 yr On 4/5/2022 at 5:13 AM, Post Oak said: Love this kind of stuff Damn I love that shit too.
April 7, 20223 yr Everyone that had Cutch for first hit of ‘22, cash your tickets. I have Schwindel or Wisdom for first HR of season so hoping to cash that soon
April 7, 20223 yr I was watching the show prior to the game and they mentioned also that McCutchen, and all other current players who have won the Clemente Award, will be wearing a 21 patch on the back of their hats for the rest of their careers.
April 7, 20223 yr 1 hour ago, Scraps said: 1 hour ago, shadow_operative2.0 said: Everyone that had Cutch for first hit of ‘22, cash your tickets. I have Schwindel or Wisdom for first HR of season so hoping to cash that soon dammit Nico
April 7, 20223 yr 1 hour ago, Scraps said: I was watching the show prior to the game and they mentioned also that McCutchen, and all other current players who have won the Clemente Award, will be wearing a 21 patch on the back of their hats for the rest of their careers. yeah, damn cool. Just sent this to my son. His reaction was he wants a McCutchen hat. If they come out I will have to get him one.
April 7, 20223 yr So looking through the list I think it is Pujols, Kershaw, McCutchen, Rizzo, Yadi, Carrasco, Wainwright, and Nelson Cruz
April 7, 20223 yr Poor Bieber might be done as an elite pitcher. Cleveland should have traded him sooner!
April 7, 20223 yr 17 minutes ago, Starfleet Command said: Poor Bieber might be done as an elite pitcher. Cleveland should have traded him sooner! What about 3 h, 1 er, 4 k, 0 bb in 4.2 ip in 1st game of the the season leads you to that conclusion?
April 7, 20223 yr Everything the Pirates do turns to shit: Quote The Pittsburgh Pirates are building around third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes. The Pirates and Hayes, 25, have come to terms on a new eight-year, $70 million deal pending Hayes passing a physical, according to multiple reports. A formal announcement isn't expected until the team's home opener on April 12, according to The Associated Press. It is the largest contract agreement in franchise history. Hayes struck out in the first inning of Thursday's season opener against the St. Louis Cardinals and was removed from the game in the bottom of the inning with a spasm of his left forearm, the Pirates said, adding that he is considered day-to-day. Hayes was limited to 96 games in 2021 because of a left wrist injury.
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