Are There Any BASEBALL Fans On The Forum?

[jerryd6818]

Pretty sure it was the Cubs Floyd. They had a big "C" on their uniform.

[Mumbleypeg]

Just heard the great Hall of Famer Lou Brock has died at age 81. Many enjoyable times watching him play - I can still remember the day I heard the Cardinals had traded Ernie Broglio, who had been a darn good pitcher, to the Cubs for a little known (unheard of to me) youngster named Lou Brock. I thought they must be crazy - little did I know!

R.I.P. Lou.

Ken

[jerryd6818]

Tom Seaver and now Lou Brock. That amazed me until I read the list of MLB players who have died so far this year. There's a ton of them. Most I don't recognize.

Player Died In Date of Death Debut Year Final Year
Johnny Antonelli Rochester, New York 02-28-2020 1948 1961
Ramon Aviles Manatí, Puerto Rico 01-27-2020 1977 1981
Glenn Beckert Englewood, Florida 04-12-2020 1965 1975
Jim Bolger Green Township, Ohio 04-09-2020 1950 1959
Frank Bolling Mobile, Alabama 07-11-2020 1954 1966
Lou Brock St. Louis, Missouri 09-06-2020 1961 1979
Oscar Brown Carson, California 06-03-2020 1969 1973
Tyson Brummett American Fork Canyon, Utah 07-03-2020 2012 2012
Horace Clarke Laurel, Maryland 08-05-2020 1965 1974
Gil Coan Hendersonville, North Carolina 02-04-2020 1946 1956
Ramon Conde West Palm Beach, Florida 02-23-2020 1962 1962
Ted Cox Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 03-11-2020 1977 1981
Jim Derrington Pomona, California 03-12-2020 1956 1957
Adrian Devine Dacula, Georgia 06-27-2020 1973 1980
Paul Doyle Huntington Beach, California 05-06-2020 1969 1972
Angel Echevarria Bridgeport, Connecticut 02-07-2020 1996 2002
Narciso Elvira Veracruz, Veracruz, Mexico 01-28-2020 1990 1990
Ed Farmer Los Angeles, California 04-01-2020 1971 1983
Tony Fernandez Weston, Florida 02-15-2020 1983 2001
Ed Fitz Gerald Folsom, California 06-14-2020 1948 1959
Damaso Garcia Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, Dominican Republic 04-15-2020 1978 1989
Bill Gilbreth Abilene, Texas 07-12-2020 1971 1974
Larry Gowell Auburn, Maine 05-11-2020 1972 1972
Rich Hacker Fairview Heights, Illinois 04-22-2020 1971 1971
Jay Hankins Greenwood, Missouri 01-20-2020 1961 1963
Carroll Hardy Highlands Ranch, Colorado 08-09-2020 1958 1967
Don Hasenmayer Warrington, Pennsylvania 01-28-2020 1945 1946
Remy Hermoso Puerto Cabello, Carabobo, Venezuela 08-22-2020 1967 1974
Dick Hyde Champaign, Illinois 04-15-2020 1955 1961
Ray Jarvis Austin, Texas 04-24-2020 1969 1970
Bart Johnson Palos Heights, Illinois 04-22-2020 1969 1977
Ben Johnson Greenwood, South Carolina 05-08-2020 1959 1960
Howie Judson Winter Haven, Florida 08-18-2020 1948 1954
Al Kaline Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 04-06-2020 1953 1974
Eddie Kasko Richmond, Virginia 06-24-2020 1957 1966
Matt Keough Trabuco Canyon, California 05-01-2020 1977 1986
Dick Koecher Naples, Florida 02-04-2020 1946 1948
Don Larsen Hayden, Idaho 01-01-2020 1953 1967
Bob Lee Lake Havasu City, Arizona 03-25-2020 1964 1968
Bobby Locke Dunbar, Pennsylvania 06-04-2020 1959 1968
Jim Manning Asheville, North Carolina 01-01-2020 1962 1962
Hank Mason Richmond, Virginia 05-29-2020 1958 1960
John Matias Aiea, Hawaii 04-07-2020 1970 1970
Mike McCormick Cornelius, North Carolina 06-13-2020 1956 1971
John Miller Westminster, Maryland 06-05-2020 1962 1967
Bob Oliver Rio Linda, California 04-19-2020 1965 1975
Bill Oster Centerport, New York 06-06-2020 1954 1954
Jarrod Patterson Clanton, Alabama 03-11-2020 2001 2003
Don Pavletich Brookfield, Wisconsin 03-05-2020 1957 1971
Biff Pocoroba Grayson, Georgia 05-24-2020 1975 1984
Bobby Prescott Panama City, Panama 08-02-2020 1961 1961
Ken Retzer Sun City, Arizona 05-17-2020 1961 1964
Jorge Rubio Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico 06-14-2020 1966 1967
Mike Ryan Wolfeboro, New Hampshire 07-07-2020 1964 1974
Dick Scott Carrollton, Georgia 02-10-2020 1963 1964
Tom Seaver Calistoga, California 08-31-2020 1967 1986
Bob Sebra Miami, Florida 07-22-2020 1985 1990
Hal Smith Columbus, Texas 01-09-2020 1955 1964
Ed Sprague Lodi, California 01-10-2020 1968 1976
Bob Stephenson Norman, Oklahoma 03-20-2020 1955 1955
Tony Taylor Hialeah, Florida 07-16-2020 1958 1976
Bert Thiel Pella, Wisconsin 07-31-2020 1952 1952
Arnold Umbach Auburn, Alabama 05-30-2020 1964 1966
Dan Walters San Diego, California 04-23-2020 1992 1993
Claudell Washington Orinda, California 06-10-2020 1974 1990
Bob Watson Houston, Texas 05-14-2020 1966 1984
Ray Webster Browns Valley, California 06-03-2020 1959 1960
Wally Wolf Los Angeles, California 07-07-2020 1969 1970
Hank Workman Santa Monica, California 03-16-2020 1950 1950
Jimmy Wynn Houston, Texas 03-26-2020 1963 1977
George Yankowski The Villages, Florida 02-25-2020 1942 1949

[jerryd6818]

There is an upside to the shortened season. It appears that the damn Yankees won't make the playoffs this year.

[Mumbleypeg]

There is an upside to the shortened season. It appears that the damn Yankees won't make the playoffs this year.

The Lastros are in a precarious situation also - same record as the damnYankees (that’s one word Jerry! ). They’re in as of now but could easily slide out.

Ken

[zzyzzogeton]

I was taught

damnyankees

since they don't deserve a capital letter.

[Mumbleypeg]

I was taught

damnyankees

since they don't deserve a capital letter.

Ken

[jerryd6818]

At first I was going with Ken, now I'm going with Wayne. damnyankees it is.

[1967redrider]

From Twitter-

[jerryd6818]

The current chart has the Cubs playing the Cardinals.

[Mumbleypeg]

The current chart has the Cubs playing the Cardinals.

They're in different brackets, would not play each other until the NL finals assuming both won each series until they get there.

Ken

[jerryd6818]

The current chart has the Cubs playing the Cardinals.

They're in different brackets, would not play each other until the NL finals assuming both won each series until they get there.

Ken

OK, esplaine these brackets to me Lucy. From what I've seen, it appears to me that the traditional top team in each division plus two wild cards for each league is out the window this year. True? Not true?

[Mumbleypeg]

The current chart has the Cubs playing the Cardinals.

They're in different brackets, would not play each other until the NL finals assuming both won each series until they get there.

Ken

OK, esplaine these brackets to me Lucy. From what I've seen, it appears to me that the traditional top team in each division plus two wild cards for each league is out the window this year. True? Not true?

Yes it is different this year because they've added two more teams (those having the best records) into the wild card teams. But in the bracket as pictured the Cubs play the Phillies in their first series. Then the winner plays the winner of Colorado vs Atlanta. That's the "bottom half" of the bracket. The winner of the bottom half plays the winner of the top half. The Cardinals are in the top half so in that scenario the Cardinals and Cubs can only play each other in the NL finals.

Ken

[orvet]

Is anyone else having trouble getting into baseball this year? No preseason to get everybody in the mood and excited about it and now no fans in the stands , just cardboard cutouts and the soundtrack of crowd noises from who knows where?

It doesn't seem like baseball to me, just a TV show about baseball.

[edge213]

Is anyone else having trouble getting into baseball this year? No preseason to get everybody in the mood and excited about it and now no fans in the stands , just cardboard cutouts and the soundtrack of crowd noises from who knows where?

It doesn't seem like baseball to me, just a TV show about baseball.

I'm with you Dale.
I LOVE baseball, but I haven't watched a single inning this year.
To many stupid changes for this year. I posted them here before.
I believe instead of adding more games to the playoffs they should play more regular season games.
Oh well, if the Cubs make the playoffs I might be inclined to watch.

On a side note. It looks like the NFL is completely ruined for me.

[orvet]

Oh well, if the Cubs make the playoffs I might be inclined to watch.

On a side note. It looks like the NFL is completely ruined for me.

I have watched a few innings of the Mariners. It looks like Kyle Seager should have a really good year if he keeps hitting like he is but I am really not watching games even when my wife has them on and is watching them. I may stop and watch a couple of at-bats on my way out to the shop, or maybe not.
I have just found that there are things I would rather do and watch cardboard cutouts pretending to cheer.

One of the things that really bothered me was that Dr. Fouchi was able to go to and set with two friends and not even wear his mask. It really frosted my cookies!

I'm right there with you on the NFL. I have seen Maybe 3 games since they started kneeling and that's only because I was at someone else's house who was watching the game. And now with this strike, or talk thereof I'm really over football. Not even any college football this year in the Pac-12 so this will be a totally football-less year for me!

[OLDE CUTLER]

They're in different brackets, would not play each other until the NL finals assuming both won each series until they get there.

Ken

OK, esplaine these brackets to me Lucy. From what I've seen, it appears to me that the traditional top team in each division plus two wild cards for each league is out the window this year. True? Not true?

Yes it is different this year because they've added two more teams (those having the best records) into the wild card teams. But in the bracket as pictured the Cubs play the Phillies in their first series. Then the winner plays the winner of Colorado vs Atlanta. That's the "bottom half" of the bracket. The winner of the bottom half plays the winner of the top half. The Cardinals are in the top half so in that scenario the Cardinals and Cubs can only play each other in the NL finals.

Ken

As you mention, the first and second place teams in each division will be in and the two remaining teams "with the best records" as wild cards. It looks like those last two will be .500 teams, or may even have losing records.

[jerryd6818]

Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 12-0 today and Cubs pitcher Alec Mills threw a No Hitter. One of only 16 no hitters by Cubs pitchers, EVER.

[Mumbleypeg]

Congratulations Jerry, on the no-hitter. They’re fun to watch, even though they don’t happen often.

Ken

[jerryd6818]

It's that last 2 or 3 innings that are the nail biters. If you're not paying really close attention, you don't realize what's going on until about midway through the game.

[Mumbleypeg]

The 2020 World Series will be played at Globe Life Field in Arlington, TX! https://www.mlb.com/news/globe-life-fie ... ries-games

Only problem is the Rangers won’t be there.

Ken

[jerryd6818]

Cubs beat Cleveland last night. 5-5 tie from the 8th on. Indians loaded the bases in the 9th and Cubs win when Cleveland pitcher hit the batter.


I saw that and all of the play-off games will be played at neutral parks with no days off.

[Mumbleypeg]

Jerry, David and all you other Cubs fans, this is for you. https://www.mlb.com/news/cubs-2020-postseason-fan-quiz
Y’all should ace it - I got 8 out of 10 right and I don’t even follow the Cubs more than casually.

Ken

[1967redrider]

Cubs beat Cleveland last night. 5-5 tie from the 8th on. Indians loaded the bases in the 9th and Cubs win when Cleveland pitcher hit the batter.


I saw that and all of the play-off games will be played at neutral parks with no days off.

Since there aren't fans in the stands, how did they decide on these venues? Based on weather?

[OLDE CUTLER]

Since I retired, I have had the MLB season pass that I stream thru a Roku Ultra to see 14 MLB games every day. I can see all the games played except the team that MLB blacks out as the local team, in my case it is the Minnesota Twins as they are physically the closest MLB team. So I watch basically all teams in both leagues play, and I get to see the names of all the players at the major league level. Therefore, I think it is time for a declaration of the "2020 MLB All Knife Team" for publication here on AAPK. I will list the names I have chosen from MLB players who have been on a major league roster during the 2020 season.Their names will have some connection to terminology that we use here on AAPK on a daily basis. Here are my selections:
Alex Wood, LA Dodgers
Brandon Workman, Philadelphia Phillies
Tommy Hunter, Philadelphia Phillies
Jeff Springs, Boston Red Sox
Marcus Walden, Boston Red Sox
Sterling Sharp, Washington Nationals
Justin Steele, Chicago Cubs
Justus Sheffield, Seattle Mariners
And lastly
Scott Barlow, Kansas City Royals

Feel free to add your own choices to this most illustrious list of MLB players with knife like names.