***Official*** MLB 2025 Thread

Druff, who takes the L for the Dodgers essentially blowing themselves out in G3?

They havent been the same since and honestly had the Jays not blown their best chance to win G3 in the top of the 13th they'd be partying in Toronto right now. Toronto flat pwned them in Game 4&5 honestly expect Toronto to end it tomorrow night but I guess anything is possible.

Is it Dave Roberts once again doing a shit job with a bullpen that honestly really isnt better or worse then Torontos anyway?

Truth is No way can LA win both games in Toronto which they have to do to win B2B. I already feel bad for the Japanese version of Babe Ruth aka Ohtani, dude likely wouldve won the WS MVP if LA won back to back as he was and remains the likely NL MVP winner (he wouldve already been planning his induction to Cooperstown already had they done so).

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They havent been the same since and honestly had the Jays not blown their best chance to win G3 in the top of the 13th they'd be partying in Toronto right now. Toronto flat pwned them in Game 4&5 honestly expect Toronto to end it tomorrow night but I guess anything is possible.

Is it Dave Roberts once again doing a shit job with a bullpen that honestly really isnt better or worse then Torontos anyway?

Truth is No way can LA win both games in Toronto which they have to do to win B2B. I already feel bad for the Japanese version of Babe Ruth aka Ohtani, dude likely wouldve won the WS MVP if LA won back to back as he was and remains the likely NL MVP winner (he wouldve already been planning his induction to Cooperstown already had they done so).

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Truthfully the Dodgers have been playing mediocre baseball for pretty much the whole second half of the season, which they seemed to snap out of in the playoffs. If you look at the second half of the season where they basically played 0.500 ball for 80 games, there is a lot of 2-3 game streaks where the offense did nothing and the bullpen was super shaky. For those of us who have been watching the Dodgers the last 3 months, nothing super surprising has happened in the last 2 games.

Obviously I want the Dodgers to win and think they still can, but I am not going to be shocked that a team that played 0.500 baseball for 3 months straight lost a 7 game series to another very good team.

The Dodgers' second half problems were masked by their 5 game winning streak at the end of the regular season, which coincided by a string of unhittable starts by Snell/Yamamoto/Glasnow (including that embarrassing loss when Yamamoto was pitching a no-hitter, and they took him out after giving up a HR with 2 out in the 9th, up 3-1).

Then they came into the postseason and rolled over 3 teams with more tremendous starting pitching, except for that one game against Philadephia.

But the bullpen issue was lurking in the shadows the entire time, and now with the offense struggling, there's too much weight on the starting pitching to carry everything.

Sanlmar has a point, though.

It is Ohtani who really needs to carry this team over the finish line.

If we get GOAT Ohtani like G1 of the Wildcard, G4 of the NLCS, or G3 of the World Series, the Dodgers have a good shot. If we get swing-at-everything-out-of-the-zone-and-strikeout Ohtani like we have most of the other games, Dodgers probably lose.

It seems, however, that the Blue Jays have caught onto this Jeckyll/Hyde situation, so they'll likely pitch to him when he's not looking good, and will walk him when he's crushing everything. They definitely took that approach in Games 4-5, as they only walked him once in 8 plate appearances, after auto-walking him during the final 5 plate appearances in Game 3.

The one advantage the Dodgers have is that they can throw everything at the final 2 games, ptiching-wise. This means Ohtani can pitch in Game 7, if so desired. That will help a little bit.

It will be hard to win 2 in a loud stadium like Toronto. However, the Mariners did it, which almost left the Blue Jays for dead.

The Dodgers seek to avoid losing the World Series for an MLB record 15th time in franchise history.

They are currently tied with the Yankees with 14 losing trips. They are not remotely close to Yankees Fall Classic success.

The Dodgers will walk away with one title or another

There is always next year.

Spend another few hundred million and they will be back.

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Originally Posted by simpdog

There is always next year.

Spend another few hundred million and they will be back.

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The city of Toronto is going to blame you for this post if the Dodgers come back and win

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Originally Posted by Dan Druff

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Originally Posted by simpdog

There is always next year.

Spend another few hundred million and they will be back.

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The city of Toronto is going to blame you for this post if the Dodgers come back and win

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I was mocking the Dodgers payroll, not posting bulletin board material.

Definitely no guarantees here like you said if the Dodgers win tonight anything can happen in Game 7.

The Jays need to hit Yamamoto early and also get his pitch count up. Get him out asap and get into the middle relievers.

Payroll isn't going to help much for the bullpen issue. Very hard to buy consistent middle relief -- or even closers in many cases. Look at the disaster this year.

You either have to luck into good middle relief (as they did last year), or trade for it midseason.

I've always felt the best strategy is just to grab a million super cheap guys, invite them to spring training, and keep whoever looks good. And when it comes time to sign any long term or for big money, say adios except for the very very elite closers.

The Dodgers better hope Betts gets himself right, because they have 7 more years of him.

They certainly don't need any starting pitching. Middle relievers are tough, agreed.

And then they need someone behind Ohtani. Suarez? Bichette?

Hopefully the Jays get lucky again tonight....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1N9myX7fraY

Yoshi could be tired after the back-to-back CG, though he had a long break between the first and second CG.

I did notice betting MLB that it has been smart to fade a pitcher in his next start after a CG. Hopefully that's not a factor tonight. It was a good sign that Yoshi felt strong enough to pitch in relief just 2 days after his CG start (though he ended up not being needed).

I just have to hope tonight that we end up having November baseball.

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Yoshi could be tired after the back-to-back CG, though he had a long break between the first and second CG.

I did notice betting MLB that it has been smart to fade a pitcher in his next start after a CG. Hopefully that's not a factor tonight. It was a good sign that Yoshi felt strong enough to pitch in relief just 2 days after his CG start (though he ended up not being needed).

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It’s worse than that

Yamamoto was warmed up in the pen and ready to pitch in the 19th inning of Game 3 of the World Series, despite having thrown a complete game just two days earlier

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Hopefully the Jays get lucky again tonight....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1N9myX7fraY

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Snell caught heat for this. Rightfully so

Gausman has been so good.... except that one inning.

I disagree with the walking of Ohtani. He hasn't hit well the last few games. That came back to burn them for an extra run.

The question is... how long can Yamamoto last?

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Originally Posted by Dan Druff

Gausman has been so good.... except that one inning.

I disagree with the walking of Ohtani. He hasn't hit well the last few games. That came back to burn them for an extra run.

The question is... how long can Yamamoto last?

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We're going to ride him until the wheels fall off. He's starting to fade, but got out of the jam.

I'm nervous here.

Long 9 outs coming. Hopefully 9 and not 6.

All the Dodgers are striking out.

Just 3 more outs and they can try to figure it out tomorrow.

Never in doubt.

Better to be lucky than good.

2nd and 3rd no out.... and somehow 3 pitches later it's over.

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Teoscar is ass.

Your front yard should look like this. Where would the Dodgers be without Japanese players?

https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2DJTE0F/ja...ky-2DJTE0F.jpg



Yamamoto has been so good. All I ever care about is what did they do in the playoffs? He’s had ice in his veins.

Bullpen game tomorrow for LA?

Or Glasnow will start despite coming in tonight?

Dodgers bats are still dead we missed a huge opportunity.

No idea why we went Vladdy Bichette then Varsho. That is normally Kirk and if you’re going to switch then move up Barger or Clement.

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Originally Posted by simpdog

Bullpen game tomorrow for LA?

Or Glasnow will start despite coming in tonight?

Dodgers bats are still dead we missed a huge opportunity.

No idea why we went Vladdy Bichette then Varsho. That is normally Kirk and if you’re going to switch then move up Barger or Clement.

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Ohtani rules say he has to open if you want him in the lineup.

There is chatter that Ohtani’s legs looked tired. Normal Ohtani woulda scored. Maybe they have a chat with his interpreter when things settle down.

Wonder if Kirk is hurt (wrist).
Springer is gonna be crazy sore tomorrow.

Thank god for the SN app Simp.

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Originally Posted by simpdog

Bullpen game tomorrow for LA?

Or Glasnow will start despite coming in tonight?

Dodgers bats are still dead we missed a huge opportunity.

No idea why we went Vladdy Bichette then Varsho. That is normally Kirk and if you’re going to switch then move up Barger or Clement.

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Yes, Dodgers were lucky to have won this game. They basically had one inning where Gausman had a few hiccups, and then the Blue Jays could never capitalize on their opportunities. The 9th was largely bad luck, as the double play was the result of a batted ball which looked like a hit to everyone, then somehow hung in the air long enough to be caught.

Glasnow only three 3 pitches, so he should be fine. The question is whether they start Ohtani, so he can pitch without having to be removed from the lineup when they switch him out for a different pitcher.

Glasnow, Sheehan, and probably Ohtani are expected to have the ball tomorrow. Dodgers are -136 at the moment on BOL.

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Originally Posted by Sanlmar

Ohtani rules say he has to open if you want him in the lineup.

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Ohtani
Glasnow
Sheehan
Kershaw
Mary Hart to close

enjoy

BTTS F5 2+ +185
Prolly have a o7.5 before too long

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Originally Posted by Dan Druff

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Originally Posted by simpdog

Bullpen game tomorrow for LA?

Or Glasnow will start despite coming in tonight?

Dodgers bats are still dead we missed a huge opportunity.

No idea why we went Vladdy Bichette then Varsho. That is normally Kirk and if you’re going to switch then move up Barger or Clement.

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Yes, Dodgers were lucky to have won this game. They basically had one inning where Gausman had a few hiccups, and then the Blue Jays could never capitalize on their opportunities. The 9th was largely bad luck, as the double play was the result of a batted ball which looked like a hit to everyone, then somehow hung in the air long enough to be caught.

Glasnow only three 3 pitches, so he should be fine. The question is whether they start Ohtani, so he can pitch without having to be removed from the lineup when they switch him out for a different pitcher.

Glasnow, Sheehan, and probably Ohtani are expected to have the ball tomorrow. Dodgers are -136 at the moment on BOL.

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Hernandez was playing about 15 to 20 feet closer than normal because of a left handed batter with little opposite field power, also he wanted to hold the runner on second to a one base advance on a single...and he got a very good jump...normal depth and the ball falls in...Ruiz also made a good pick of the throw...

no one wants to say anything, i'll go ahead and say it... extra innings +124...

Let’s fucking go!!!

(jays)

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Let’s fucking go!!!

(jays)

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Why did they send Springer, who can barely run due to the injury, and can't slide?

Dumb.

BTW since the season starts on March 25 (March 26) for most teams, the Dodgers and Blue Jays will only have TWO calendar months with no baseball, and just three with no regular/post season baseball. That's never happened before, to my knowledge.

December/January will have no baseball.

February will be preseason.

March will be the regular season.

It will be just 3 3/4 months between today and the first day of the regular season for the Dodgers and Jays.

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Let’s fucking go!!!

(jays)

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Why did they send Springer, who can barely run due to the injury, and can't slide?

Dumb.

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They’ve used Springer as a pinch runner

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Why did they send Springer, who can barely run due to the injury, and can't slide?

Dumb.

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They’ve used Springer as a pinch runner

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He's injured now. He can't run. Nor can Bichette, for same reason.

Nor can Kirk because... he makes me look thin.

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They’ve used Springer as a pinch runner

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He's injured now. He can't run. Nor can Bichette, for same reason.

Nor can Kirk because... he makes me look thin.

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Wrong.

Since Springers return he has pinch run. I believe it was for Kirk.

Bichette was out for a knee injury.

Kirk is a catcher. They remove your wheels after 3 seasons.

I stand corrected. It was Straw who pinch ran for Kirk.

encyclopedic memory fails

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He's injured now. He can't run. Nor can Bichette, for same reason.

Nor can Kirk because... he makes me look thin.

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Wrong.

Since Springers return he has pinch run. I believe it was for Kirk.

Bichette was out for a knee injury.

Kirk is a catcher. They remove your wheels after 3 seasons.

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Well, anyone can run faster than Kirk. He's the actual slowest player in baseball.

Did you see Springer when he was caught in the 1st? He didn't even attempt to slide or maneuver around it.


Anyway, this doesn't matter now. Smith's passed ball (he's been horrible defensively this series) set up a chain of fail which led to Bichette's 3-run HR.

I didn't like Ohtani coming back out there to face the top of the lineup. He didn't have it, and was lucky to get out of 2 innings.

Roberts fail once again.

Bichette making up for that gimpy leg costing them a run earlier

Also how is Addison Barger impossible to get out?

This guy hit .240 in the regular season.

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Also how is Addison Barger impossible to get out?

This guy hit .240 in the regular season.

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Ask Kike not us

He is playing on par with wonder boy Kike

I know it’s early but where is Glasnow ?

Sports net Canada doesn’t cover bullpen activity

C’mon Dodgers. Daddy needs 2 runs here

Old man Betts.