The Swamp

By the way, the John Means' no-hitter for the Os against Seattle in Seattle was on May 5.

That is also the last road game the Orioles have won.

My only real take on any of this spider tack stuff is that MLB should be moving heaven and earth to make pitching worse/less effective.

tennbengal wrote: ↑Tue Jun 15, 2021 7:38 pm By the way, the John Means' no-hitter for the Os against Seattle in Seattle was on May 5.

That is also the last road game the Orioles have won.

MadBum's no-hitter that wasn't (you know, the seven-inning variety because of the double header rules) in Atlanta was on April 25th.

That is also the last road game the D-Backs have won.

Reaper wrote: ↑Wed Jun 16, 2021 9:51 pm

tennbengal wrote: ↑Tue Jun 15, 2021 7:38 pm By the way, the John Means' no-hitter for the Os against Seattle in Seattle was on May 5.

That is also the last road game the Orioles have won.

MadBum's no-hitter that wasn't (you know, the seven-inning variety because of the double header rules) in Atlanta was on April 25th.

That is also the last road game the D-Backs have won.

Yeah if you're scoring at home, that's 18 losses for the Os, including tonight. and 21 losses for the D-backs, not including tonight, they are down 6-2 early.

Kinda awesome watching Altuve end one game with a grand slam and start the very next one with a leadoff HR. Swangin' and bangin'!

Reaper wrote: ↑Wed Jun 16, 2021 9:51 pm

tennbengal wrote: ↑Tue Jun 15, 2021 7:38 pm By the way, the John Means' no-hitter for the Os against Seattle in Seattle was on May 5.

That is also the last road game the Orioles have won.

MadBum's no-hitter that wasn't (you know, the seven-inning variety because of the double header rules) in Atlanta was on April 25th.

That is also the last road game the D-Backs have won.

Holy crap. Weird.

Pirates played the Marlins a couple of weeks ago so they're only at 10 losses in a row, I think.

Giff wrote: ↑Thu Jun 17, 2021 8:45 am Kinda awesome watching Altuve end one game with a grand slam and start the very next one with a leadoff HR. Swangin' and bangin'!

I guess it was kinda historically awesome because that's the first time that has happened in MLB history.

I’ll take “teams who couldn’t hold on to a lead if it was glued onto their face like Cliff Clavin’s fake beard” for $2000 Alex.

This is fucking uncanny. Goddamnit.

Orioles win on the road!

D-Backs still losing.

Tatis has hit three home runs in the first four innings.

serrano wrote: ↑Fri Jun 25, 2021 5:57 pm I’ll take “teams who couldn’t hold on to a lead if it was glued onto their face like Cliff Clavin’s fake beard” for $2000 Alex.

This is fucking uncanny. Goddamnit.

But at least we got to see Nola tie a 53-year old record, held by a guy whose number is worn on the opposing team's sleeve this year.

I really thought they would lose both ends of a double header without giving up an earned run.

Possible Irony Thread alert: Phils announce Neris has been removed from the closer role. Two relievers blow save chances, one in each of the double header games, and Neris comes in to record the save in the nightcap.

I was there. Nola tied that record for me.

Reaper wrote: ↑Fri Jun 25, 2021 11:40 pm

serrano wrote: ↑Fri Jun 25, 2021 5:57 pm I’ll take “teams who couldn’t hold on to a lead if it was glued onto their face like Cliff Clavin’s fake beard” for $2000 Alex.

This is fucking uncanny. Goddamnit.

But at least we got to see Nola tie a 53-year old record, held by a guy whose number is worn on the opposing team's sleeve this year.

I really thought they would lose both ends of a double header without giving up an earned run.

Possible Irony Thread alert: Phils announce Neris has been removed from the closer role. Two relievers blow save chances, one in each of the double header games, and Neris comes in to record the save in the nightcap.

Rinse, repeat. This team is testing my patience as a Philadelphia sports fan. Maybe if this line-up could produce more than 1.9 runs per game or whatever, the bullpen could pitch with a little cushion, but what the fuck do I know.

serrano wrote: ↑Sat Jun 26, 2021 11:01 pm

Reaper wrote: ↑Fri Jun 25, 2021 11:40 pm

serrano wrote: ↑Fri Jun 25, 2021 5:57 pm I’ll take “teams who couldn’t hold on to a lead if it was glued onto their face like Cliff Clavin’s fake beard” for $2000 Alex.

This is fucking uncanny. Goddamnit.

But at least we got to see Nola tie a 53-year old record, held by a guy whose number is worn on the opposing team's sleeve this year.

I really thought they would lose both ends of a double header without giving up an earned run.

Possible Irony Thread alert: Phils announce Neris has been removed from the closer role. Two relievers blow save chances, one in each of the double header games, and Neris comes in to record the save in the nightcap.

Rinse, repeat. This team is testing my patience as a Philadelphia sports fan. Maybe if this line-up could produce more than 1.9 runs per game or whatever, the bullpen could pitch with a little cushion, but what the fuck do I know.

It'd be funny if it weren't so sad.

Gotta think something will happen with the Yankees here.

Hector Santiago is the first player to be ejected for violating MLB’s new foreign-substance policy.

Santiago said he wasn't using anything sticky when his glove was confiscated and he was ejected. He said it was a combination of rosin and sweat. He has not been told whether he will be suspended or not.

I think I read it was Phil Cuzzi so I’ll assume the ejection was wrong.

Through 7 innings, the Red Sox have a double and 17 singles/walks

Through 7 innings, German Marquez.

Reaper wrote: ↑Tue Jun 29, 2021 9:34 pm Through 7 innings, German Marquez.

Through 8.

Reaper wrote: ↑Tue Jun 29, 2021 9:48 pm

Reaper wrote: ↑Tue Jun 29, 2021 9:34 pm Through 7 innings, German Marquez.

Through 8.

First hit by the Buccos to lead off the 9th, by a player hitting .140. Immediately erased on a DP, then an easy grounder to end it. Marquez settles for the CG ShO 1-hitter.

sancarlos wrote: ↑Wed Jun 30, 2021 6:22 pm Disturbing details emerge in Trevor Bauer assault allegations

Holy fucking shit.

How the hell did he get that second date?

Think he can go 72 hours without doxxing his accuser and getting his barstool fans after her?

wow, a whole lot of stuff in that story, none of which I needed to hear about. If he committed a crime, I hope there is justice. I'm also not sure details of these things being made public is actually good for anyone.

degenerasian wrote: ↑Wed Jun 30, 2021 7:09 pm wow, a whole lot of stuff in that story, none of which I needed to hear about. If he committed a crime, I hope there is justice. I'm also not sure details of these things being made public is actually good for anyone.

After the police in Tallahassee failed to investigate the local college football team's star QB's rape accusation, I'm OK with it reaching the public domain.

Yeah, this absolutely feels like an attempt to put pressure on the police, Bauer or both.

mister d wrote: ↑Wed Jun 30, 2021 7:21 pm Yeah, this absolutely feels like an attempt to put pressure on the police, Bauer or both.

It's both. For one, the police can't hide from it, and two, the red flags re: his treatment towards women on social media were there for all to see. The fact he (in his statement) admitted to being a deviant, sexual sadist is chilling; the fact he forced a previously consensual woman into a knocked-the-fuck-out with multiple skull fractures, forced anal sex situation is downright horrifying.

He needed his reputation to be ruined to stop him from doing this to somebody else.

And come to think of it, what are the chances more women come forward?

Check out Aaron Nola's line. 4.2 IP, 9H, 7 ER, 11 K
That's modern baseball.

EnochRoot wrote: ↑Wed Jun 30, 2021 8:34 pm He needed his reputation to be ruined to stop him from doing this to somebody else.

The details in the Athletic are disgusting. Setting up a safe word, and then beating her unconcious? He needs to be put in prison, for a long time.

DaveInSeattle wrote: ↑Wed Jun 30, 2021 10:42 pm

EnochRoot wrote: ↑Wed Jun 30, 2021 8:34 pm He needed his reputation to be ruined to stop him from doing this to somebody else.

The details in the Athletic are disgusting. Setting up a safe word, and then beating her unconcious? He needs to be put in prison, for a long time.

That’s a power thing. He wanted to see the look in her eyes when he no longer responded to the safe word.

I try not to kink shame, but this particular one sure invites a lot of problems for all parties.

And it sure seems like even if they were into rough sex a line was crossed.

In all seriousness, that’s where the safe word is supposed to come into play, I would think. But for goddamn sure, seems to me you better trust your partner on a base fundamental level to assume they will abide by said safe word ground rules.

Suffice it to say, Trevor Bauer doesn’t seem like the kind of person that should be so trusted. Pretty easy to believe this woman.

But then why would she go back again I wouldn't return to see someone who harmed me that means obviously she's lying and just wants money and attention and obviously he did nothing wrong go dodgers.

mister d wrote: ↑Thu Jul 01, 2021 12:28 pm But then why would she go back again I wouldn't return to see someone who harmed me that means obviously she's lying and just wants money and attention and obviously he did nothing wrong go dodgers.

Totally. Definitely can’t argue with any of that. Go Dodgers.

Actually the moderated Dodgers fan subreddit I perused last night was significantly apoplectic.

EnochRoot wrote: ↑Thu Jul 01, 2021 12:51 pm Actually the moderated Dodgers fan subreddit I perused last night was significantly apoplectic.

Easiest possible guy to not defend unless you're a complete (unmoderated) lunatic. You could walk to the playoffs without him, he's only been there for 3 months, and he's already known as a polarizing dingus.