Baseball

[O Really]

thanks - just turned it on.

[Vrede too]

Must be an incentive to throw strikes. Otherwise, you're giving up a double to the speedy players.

I can see how there's a lot of strategy regarding a sprint. I assume the catcher does not have to touch the ball again once the sprint is announced. All outfielders should immediately run to somewhere around 2nd base in order to touch the ball as quick as possible. I do figure there's ways to catch a sprinter. Hell, he could be tagged out between first and second if everybody goes bananas.

Got to see it in the bottom of the 5th. The Savannah player easily reached 2nd. He then made it home somehow - I can't find a box score on ESPN . They've got this article, but no box score or link to one:
How to watch Banana Ball: Tailgaters vs. Bananas on ESPN

In the top of the 7th I saw a fan put a Texas player out by catching a foul ball . The stadium looks full - "capacity crowd".

[GoCubsGo]

Must be an incentive to throw strikes. Otherwise, you're giving up a double to the speedy players.

I can see how there's a lot of strategy regarding a sprint. I assume the catcher does not have to touch the ball again once the sprint is announced. All outfielders should immediately run to somewhere around 2nd base in order to touch the ball as quick as possible. I do figure there's ways to catch a sprinter. Hell, he could be tagged out between first and second if everybody goes bananas.

Got to see it in the bottom of the 5th. The Savannah player easily reached 2nd. He then made it home somehow - I can't find a box score on ESPN . They've got this article, but no box score or link to one:
How to watch Banana Ball: Tailgaters vs. Bananas on ESPN

In the top of the 7th I saw a fan put a Texas player out by catching a foul ball . The stadium looks full - "capacity crowd".

Scored on a wild pitch for the point.

There's open seats in the upper deck.

[O Really]

I thought it was a fun game. MLB could take some ideas.

[Vrede too]

I thought it was a fun game. MLB could take some ideas.

They are. For example, they let the Rockies play.

[neoplacebo]

My neighbor told me that the Savannah Bananas will be playing and the game will be on ESPN at 7pm eastern time.

Thanks for the reminder. It's in Philly, O Really. Capacity 42,901. Vs Texas Tailgaters.

Banana Ball rules

Really enjoyed the game. It was hilarious. Bananas are on a winning streak. Looked like the stadium was near full, too.

[GoCubsGo]

My brush with greatness.

I peed next to him at a Cubs playoff game in Atlanta in 2003.

For me, it was a career highlight.

[Vrede too]

https://x.com/Cubs/status/1950004404104425975


My brush with greatness.

I peed next to him at a Cubs playoff game in Atlanta in 2003.

For me, it was a career highlight.

Weird. Why didn't you just go to the men's room?

[GoCubsGo]

https://x.com/Cubs/status/1950004404104425975


My brush with greatness.

I peed next to him at a Cubs playoff game in Atlanta in 2003.

For me, it was a career highlight.

Weird. Why didn't you just go to the men's room?

Couldn't help it.

I was in the presence of greatness.

[Vrede too]

Really enjoyed the game. It was hilarious. Bananas are on a winning streak. Looked like the stadium was near full, too.

Banana Ball
ESPN2 - 8/9 9:00 PM, 2 HR
"Firefighters at Savannah Bananas from Coors Field in Denver"
Capacity 46,897 (50,144 with standing room)

EDIT: Looks full ">50K 2 nights in a row"
Colorado Rockies 2025 Average Attendance: 30,165
Of course, they are 30-85

[Vrede too]

https://x.com/Cubs/status/1950004404104425975


My brush with greatness.

I peed next to him at a Cubs playoff game in Atlanta in 2003.

For me, it was a career highlight.

Weird. Why didn't you just go to the men's room?

Couldn't help it.

I was in the presence of greatness.

I had a puppy that used to get that excited.


Chicago Cubs 66-49 .574 5GB the hated Brewers.
What happened???

[GoCubsGo]

Chicago Cubs 66-49 .574 5GB the hated Brewers.
What happened???

Hitting is contagious.

So are slumps.

They ain't hitting and the Brew Crew just doesn't effing lose, it's crazy.

But there's still time.



https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/milwaukee- ... hot-streak

[neoplacebo]

Really enjoyed the game. It was hilarious. Bananas are on a winning streak. Looked like the stadium was near full, too.

Banana Ball
ESPN2 - 8/9 9:00 PM, 2 HR
"Firefighters at Savannah Bananas from Coors Field in Denver"
Capacity 46,897 (50,144 with standing room)

EDIT: Looks full ">50K 2 nights in a row"
Colorado Rockies 2025 Average Attendance: 30,165
Of course, they are 30-85

Ah, I missed it. Maybe it'll be shown again. I think that last game was broadcast again after it was live.

[GoCubsGo]

As a currently suffering Cubs fan I can take a little solace from the struggling Dodgers with a lot less payroll.

[Vrede too]

As a currently suffering Cubs fan I can take a little solace from the struggling Dodgers with a lot less payroll.

https://x.com/BenVerlander/status/1955470976805900365

Do you mean that the Cubs (#10, $207M) have a lower payroll than the Dodgers (#1, $394M)?
https://www.fangraphs.com/roster-resour ... ns/payroll

Does that translate to standings?
The Dodgers are tied for #1 in their division with the Padres (#8 payroll). GoO ReallyGo.
The Cubs are 2nd by 7.5 games in their division to the Brewers (#22 payroll). GOGoCubsGoGO.
The Cubs are .568, the Dodgers are .567.
The Mets (#2 payroll, $339M) are an anemic .538.
https://www.espn.com/mlb/standings

Go figure. Money ain't everything.

[GoCubsGo]

Go figure. Money ain't everything.

Especially in baseball.

And in a division with this year's Brew Crew.

[GoCubsGo]

When things aren't going your way.

[Vrede too]

When things aren't going your way.

https://x.com/JomboyMedia/status/1956455053898006862

Ugh, sorry. Just made worse by it being a Chicago air show and a losing effort vs the last place Pirates.

I don't get the "MOTOROLA" reference.

Brewers 13 Ws in a row

[GoCubsGo]

When things aren't going your way.

https://x.com/JomboyMedia/status/1956455053898006862

Ugh, sorry. Just made worse by it being a Chicago air show and a losing effort vs the last place Pirates.

I don't get the "MOTOROLA" reference.

Brewers 13 Ws in a row

Sound on.

The announcer was reading a Motorola ad when the planes flew over and his voice registered surprise like the Cubs.

Brewers come back from 8 down yesterday. .

The Cubs haven't had a come from behind win since early July, 35 games. New record.

[Vrede too]

Banana Ball

Ah, I missed it. Maybe it'll be shown again. I think that last game was broadcast again after it was live.

Now:

Banana Ball World Tour
The Firefighters vs. Savannah Bananas
Live
8:00 PM ON TRUTVHD • CC

Featuring baseball action from the independent, professional Savannah Bananas World Tour.

Rate Field (formerly known as Comiskey Park II), Chicago
Capacity 40,615 - SOLD OUT!