Baseball

[GoCubsGo]

This was scary.

[Vrede too]

This was scary.

https://twitter.com/Super70sSports/stat ... 5516205057

Coulda been even worse. 1987.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct- ... story.html

... Dawson was taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital after suffering a cut on the left upper lip and a contusion and bruise of the left lower cheek. First-base umpire Charlie Williams said it appeared that one of Dawson`s teeth cut through his upper lip.

After having the injury iced and anesthetized, 22 stitches were required. Team physician Dr. Jacob Suker, plastic surgeon Dr. Victor Lewis, orthopedic surgeon Dr. Michael Schafer and neurosurgeon Dr. Albert Butler worked on Dawson. According to a hospital official, there were about 8 stitches placed in the lining of the lip, 5 in the muscle and 9 in the face.

The cut may leave a permanent scar on Dawson`s face, depending on his healing capability. The stitches are scheduled to be removed Sunday.

X-rays revealed no fracture of the cheekbone. A CAT scan and brain scan also were performed. All the tests were negative. Dawson was released without commenting on the incident. His status is day to day...

[GoCubsGo]

Coulda been even worse. 1987.

Ultimately not a happy ending for Eric Show either.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_Show

[Vrede too]

Ultimately not a happy ending for Eric Show either.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_Show

... In 1984, Show revealed that he was a member of the John Birch Society. In response to questions about his membership, he stated his "fundamental philosophy of less government, more reason, and with God's help, a better world. And that's it." When people asked whether Show's membership in the far-right organization indicated that he was racist, teammate Tony Gwynn defended Show against such charges. Show's agent, Arn Tellem, said that his membership in the group was part of his search for answers about how the world worked.

After Show gave up Rose's record-breaking hit, Graig Nettles wisecracked, "The Birch Society is going to expel Eric for making a Red famous." ...

[GoCubsGo]

Speaking of phenoms...
https://twitter.com/TalkinBaseball_/sta ... 7749214210

Bravo. "1st cycle by a Red since June 2, 1989"!!!

... The Reds kid has only in the bigs three weeks.

Nice start:
AB 61, R 17, H 22, HR 3, RBI 10, SB 7, AVG .361, OBP .418, OPS 1.074
https://www.mlb.com/player/elly-de-la-cruz-682829

On-base plus slugging (OPS) is a sabermetric baseball statistic calculated as the sum of a player's on-base percentage and slugging percentage. The ability of a player both to get on base and to hit for power, two important offensive skills, are represented. An OPS of .800 or higher in Major League Baseball puts the player in the upper echelon of hitters. Typically, the league leader in OPS will score near, and sometimes above, the 1.000 mark.

Kid might have a future.

[Vrede too]

Kid might have a future.

https://twitter.com/JeffPassan/status/1 ... 5413850113

There have been 53 55 instances of a player stealing second base, stealing third base, then stealing home during the same inning, by 43 44 different ballplayers.

Not one player in Major League history has ever accomplished this feat once in each league (American League & National League), and only a tiny group of players have accomplished the baserunning feat more than once during their career:

Quantity Name
4 Ty Cobb (A.L. Record)
4 Honus Wagner (N.L. Record)
2 Max Carey
2 Jackie Tavener

Elly De La Cruz is 21.

Nice start:
AB 61, R 17, H 22, HR 3, RBI 10, SB 7, AVG .361, OBP .418, OPS 1.074
https://www.mlb.com/player/elly-de-la-cruz-682829

A little drop off, but still among the elite:
AB 122, R 28, H 40, HR 4, RBI 16, SB 16, AVG .328, OBP .366, OPS .899

[GoCubsGo]

They may be on to something.

[Vrede too]

They may be on to something.

https://twitter.com/TheSavBananas/statu ... 2263043073

It's his athletic physique.

Don't they risk interference fights if a Savannah player is batting?

[O Really]

So Yanks and Red Sox are in the cellar of AL East, but at .525 would be no worse than third most anywhere else and would lead AL Central. Bawlmore Ooo's are kicking it.

[Vrede too]

So Yanks and Red Sox are in the cellar of AL East, but at .525 would be no worse than third most anywhere else and would lead AL Central. Bawlmore Ooo's are kicking it.

2nd best (to ATL .653) in MLB at .616.

Don't forget the thrilling competition between KC and Oakland (31.5 GB) for MLB worst at .277.
https://www.espn.com/mlb/standings

[GoCubsGo]

It's been an up and down season.

[GoCubsGo]

When you're hot.....

Walk off robbery.
Over .500 for the first time in forever. 5 games back, 4 back in the wild card.

We may be buyers.

[Vrede too]

When you're hot.....

Walk off robbery.
Over .500 for the first time in forever. 5 games back, 4 back in the wild card.

We may be buyers.

https://twitter.com/WatchMarquee/status ... 1547478016

"buyers"?

Sweet that it was vs the Cards. 52-51 .505
https://www.espn.com/mlb/standings

[GoCubsGo]

And I was mistaken, 4.5 in the division and 3.5 in the Wild Card!

[Vrede too]

And I was mistaken, 4.5 in the division and 3.5 in the Wild Card!

Maybe the Standings you consulted had not recorded the miracle win over the Cards yet.

Ftr, the Oakland Athletics are back to being the worst in MLB, 29-76 .276, 31.5 games out of the Division!, 29.5 games out of the Wild Card!

I still don't understand, "We may be buyers."

[GoCubsGo]

And I was mistaken, 4.5 in the division and 3.5 in the Wild Card!

Maybe the Standings you consulted had not recorded the miracle win over the Cards yet.

Ftr, the Oakland Athletics are back to being the worst in MLB, 29-76 .276, 31.5 games out of the Division!, 29.5 games out of the Wild Card!

I still don't understand, "We may be buyers."

At the trading deadline in two days, we looked to be selling off parts but now we may be buying to improve the team

[Vrede too]

At the trading deadline in two days, we looked to be selling off parts but now we may be buying to improve the team

Ah, the undying hopes of a Cubs fan.

[O Really]

And I was mistaken, 4.5 in the division and 3.5 in the Wild Card!

Maybe the Standings you consulted had not recorded the miracle win over the Cards yet.

Ftr, the Oakland Athletics are back to being the worst in MLB, 29-76 .276, 31.5 games out of the Division!, 29.5 games out of the Wild Card!

I still don't understand, "We may be buyers."

At the trading deadline in two days, we looked to be selling off parts but now we may be buying to improve the team

Careful what you wish for. The Padres spent a gazillion dollars buying World Series talent. Yes, those same Padres sitting in 4th in NL West, 50-54, 9 games out.

[GoCubsGo]

No worries, they won't bet the farm.

If they do anything it'll be a little fine tuning.

Been a bit since the Cubs were talk worthy at the end of July though.

[GoCubsGo]

As predicted, buyers for the bullpen which was the biggest weakness and some help at third base without mortgaging the future.


May or may not work, but it beats being a seller and waving a white flag.


https://www.mlb.com/cubs/news/cubs-inju ... ster-moves