it's a real testament to the power of sports mythology that nick markakis just opted *in* to this shitshow
― mookieproof, Friday, 31 July 2020 17:54 (three years ago) link
btw
............................... https://t.co/rLTvg0Xo6b pic.twitter.com/ebc4zxMjz1— Emma Baccellieri (@emmabaccellieri) July 31, 2020
― mookieproof, Friday, 31 July 2020 17:57 (three years ago) link
i mean, half these dudes are pointing up at god after hitting a home run. magical thinking is the default
― The GOAT Harold Land (Karl Malone), Friday, 31 July 2020 17:58 (three years ago) link
white sox are calling up 2B nick madrigal, who in 163 minor league games/705 plate appearances has hit .309 while striking out 21 times
he perhaps lacks the sheer charisma of Our Willians, but remains intersting
― mookieproof, Friday, 31 July 2020 18:05 (three years ago) link
https://freshcomics.s3.amazonaws.com/issue_covers/AUG161700.jpg
― Li'l Brexit (Tracer Hand), Friday, 31 July 2020 18:20 (three years ago) link
half these dudes are pointing up at god after hitting a home run
Brandon Nimmo does this after he gets hit by a pitch
― brooklyn suicide cult (Dr Morbius), Friday, 31 July 2020 18:40 (three years ago) link
seven-inning doubleheaders are now official; looking forward to everyone losing their shit when there's a no-hitter
― mookieproof, Friday, 31 July 2020 19:30 (three years ago) link
wow, 14 innings instead of 18. that's almost 23% safer!!!
― The GOAT Harold Land (Karl Malone), Friday, 31 July 2020 19:31 (three years ago) link
how many players need to be sick before a game is cancelled? well, it depends. if it's just one or two, you can play in two days. if it's 17, though, you're gonna have to wait a week. socially distant shade areas have also been constructed up and down the first and third base lines in the stands, so that we can imagine what it would look if players utilized them instead of sweating on each other in the dugout. the level of caution: abundant
― The GOAT Harold Land (Karl Malone), Friday, 31 July 2020 19:33 (three years ago) link
and now for the hyundai coronavirus death update, we go to jimmy the cat hayes, stationed in a room without windows in an disclosed complex with 2009-era wi-fi
― The GOAT Harold Land (Karl Malone), Friday, 31 July 2020 19:34 (three years ago) link
*puts on very online voice*
If I wuz a player i'd be sitting in the stands
― Its big ball chunky time (Jimmy The Mod Awaits The Return Of His Beloved), Friday, 31 July 2020 20:04 (three years ago) link
'we'
The conversation between Manfred and Clark was not a threat but a reality check that was relayed to players -- and has spread quickly among them: We -- all of us -- need to clean this up, because if we don't, Major League Baseball in 2020 is going to be over.— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) July 31, 2020
― mookieproof, Friday, 31 July 2020 21:22 (three years ago) link
It's fair for Manfred to raise the specter of the season being called off. In doing so, he underlines that the risks and responsibilities of avoiding the virus are borne not by the owners, but by the players. The ones who accepted one pay cut and were browbeaten about another.— Joe Sheehan (@joe_sheehan) July 31, 2020
― brooklyn suicide cult (Dr Morbius), Friday, 31 July 2020 22:17 (three years ago) link
the players are just a fraction of the people involved
each team has what, 60-70 personnel, flying all over the place? it's not the players' fault. what you're trying to do is inherently risky.
― frogbs, Friday, 31 July 2020 22:46 (three years ago) link
that entire crane interview is absolutely depraved
― ℺ ☽ ⋠ ⏎ (✖), Saturday, 1 August 2020 00:01 (three years ago) link
yeah. i don't think manfred actually has the authority to do anything to jim crane, but i'm sure it was made clear that it's in everyone's best interests that he simply shut the fuck up for the foreseeable future. billionaires, what can you do
also brandon taubman is in his mid 30s
― mookieproof, Saturday, 1 August 2020 00:29 (three years ago) link
https://www.instagram.com/p/CDT_i43BZ0k/?igshid=h9cw3b1yk3k6
― Its big ball chunky time (Jimmy The Mod Awaits The Return Of His Beloved), Saturday, 1 August 2020 03:19 (three years ago) link
From today's piece...teams that don't hit a home run are 19-41. Take out the games where both teams don't, and teams that don't hit a homer when their opponent does are 11-33. 43% of runs have scored on homers. Highest K rate ever, lowest BABIP in 30 years. Only one way to win.— Joe Sheehan (@joe_sheehan) August 1, 2020
― brooklyn suicide cult (Dr Morbius), Saturday, 1 August 2020 03:28 (three years ago) link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjkuJPvMrI8
― Jersey Al (Albert R. Broccoli), Saturday, 1 August 2020 06:00 (three years ago) link
Between four and six additional Cardinals have tested positive, a source tells The Athletic. Another postponement tonight would appear likely. On it: @CraigMish.— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) August 1, 2020
― brooklyn suicide cult (Dr Morbius), Saturday, 1 August 2020 14:08 (three years ago) link
Of the four new positives on the #Cardinals that I can confirm, three are staff. One is a player.— Mark Saxon (@markasaxon) August 1, 2020
― brooklyn suicide cult (Dr Morbius), Saturday, 1 August 2020 15:12 (three years ago) link
wait, is this thing spreading now!?
― The GOAT Harold Land (Karl Malone), Saturday, 1 August 2020 16:52 (three years ago) link
Phillies, with doubleheaders likely when they resume, might not want to risk health of certain pitchers. Yet, none can go on COVID IL because they have no cases among players. So to bring up pitchers from alternate site, they would need to risk losing some currently on roster. https://t.co/rXLyEDXuEo— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) August 1, 2020
― brooklyn suicide cult (Dr Morbius), Saturday, 1 August 2020 16:59 (three years ago) link
xp
It’s like the virus just ignores MLB’s memo. Rude.— Joe Sheehan (@joe_sheehan) August 1, 2020
― brooklyn suicide cult (Dr Morbius), Saturday, 1 August 2020 17:00 (three years ago) link
Lorenzo Cain opting out of the season. Good for him.
― frogbs, Saturday, 1 August 2020 17:04 (three years ago) link
Is Nick Markakis still opting in? Very bizarre timing.
― brooklyn suicide cult (Dr Morbius), Saturday, 1 August 2020 17:06 (three years ago) link
I just don't think there is anywhere enough discipline or luck in the MLB for this setup to complete this truncated season.
Red Sox and Yanks game was brutally slow last night (more than usual), especially when flipping back and forth with the track meet basketball games happening in the Biodome.
― earlnash, Saturday, 1 August 2020 17:13 (three years ago) link
Someone, maybe on the EW podcast, suggested they might shut down and reopen with a single-site tournament.
― brooklyn suicide cult (Dr Morbius), Saturday, 1 August 2020 17:16 (three years ago) link
― brooklyn suicide cult (Dr Morbius), Saturday, August 1, 2020 12:06 PM
Seems very in-character for him, insufferably macho and stoic.
― Irritable Baal (WmC), Saturday, 1 August 2020 17:24 (three years ago) link
https://i.imgur.com/IQGe8Ay.png
it's not the players' fault, of course, not by themselves. but look at this shit. wish we could rename this thread "an overabundance of caution"
― The GOAT Harold Land (Karl Malone), Saturday, 1 August 2020 18:49 (three years ago) link
i can’t imagine this being logistically possible any time soon. maybe for next season
― mookieproof, Saturday, 1 August 2020 23:06 (three years ago) link
Eduardo Rodriguez (heart issue related to Covid) will not return this year. The Red Sox do say they expect him to make a full recovery, and hopefully that’s the case.— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) August 1, 2020
― maura, Saturday, 1 August 2020 23:11 (three years ago) link
tis
― brooklyn suicide cult (Dr Morbius), Sunday, 2 August 2020 00:48 (three years ago) link
“We”? https://t.co/fcujIXN0vS— Joe Sheehan (@joe_sheehan) August 1, 2020
― brooklyn suicide cult (Dr Morbius), Sunday, 2 August 2020 00:51 (three years ago) link
Flipped on the Yankees Red Sox, first 4 things on the chyron were:
18 players on the Marlins infected4 more positives on the CardinalsRodriguez- heart damageLorenzo Cain opts out of season
I was pretty pessimistic to begin with but holy shit heck of a Week 1
― frogbs, Sunday, 2 August 2020 01:42 (three years ago) link
If the season ended today — and in 2020, that’s not just a trite turn of phrase — the Orioles would be In the playoffs.— Joe Sheehan (@joe_sheehan) August 2, 2020
― brooklyn suicide cult (Dr Morbius), Sunday, 2 August 2020 15:04 (three years ago) link
The exact number of positive tests is not yet known. The first to report considerable concern in latest round of tests: @JonHeyman. https://t.co/Cwnkux0Ei3— Robert Murray (@ByRobertMurray) August 2, 2020
― brooklyn suicide cult (Dr Morbius), Sunday, 2 August 2020 19:41 (three years ago) link
btw Reds and Tigers are tied in the 6th in a shortened doubleheader opener. Do they use the phantom runner in the 8th?
― brooklyn suicide cult (Dr Morbius), Sunday, 2 August 2020 20:22 (three years ago) link
UPDATE: Yoenis Céspedes has decided not to play the remainder of the season for COVID-19 related reasons.— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) August 2, 2020
― brooklyn suicide cult (Dr Morbius), Sunday, 2 August 2020 20:25 (three years ago) link
David Stearns says Brewers bench coach Pat Murphy is currently resting comfortably in the hospital, should be released in a couple of days after suffering a heart attack Saturday during the Brewers workout. Prognosis for a recovery is good, Stearns said.— Will Sammon (@WillSammon) August 3, 2020
― brooklyn suicide cult (Dr Morbius), Monday, 3 August 2020 12:00 (three years ago) link
In MLB’s view, Phillies’ lack of positive COVID-19 tests demonstrates two things: 1. Club-to-club transmission will not be that high given limited amount of interaction between opponents on field. 2. Phillies have been diligent following health and safety protocols.— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) August 3, 2020
― brooklyn suicide cult (Dr Morbius), Monday, 3 August 2020 18:50 (three years ago) link
1. depends on 2.
― The GOAT Harold Land (Karl Malone), Monday, 3 August 2020 18:54 (three years ago) link
cardinal covid count increases to 13 (including 7 players)
― The GOAT Harold Land (Karl Malone), Monday, 3 August 2020 20:00 (three years ago) link
as best i can tell, heyman is claiming this based on something jerry hairston jr said 'he was hearing' two days ago. fuckin journalism
At least a couple Cardinals did go to a Casino, as @TheRealJHair 1st suggested. MLB has since tightened its rule on leaving the team hotel from very strongly discouraged to not allowed. Cards Covid count going into today: 3 players, 4 staff— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) August 3, 2020
― mookieproof, Monday, 3 August 2020 21:05 (three years ago) link
If the season ended today — and in 2020, that’s not just a trite turn of phrase — the Orioles would be In the playoffs.
Third-best record in the AL, that's what's up!
― Guayaquil (eephus!), Monday, 3 August 2020 21:23 (three years ago) link
Jeff Passan advocating for a single-site postseason bubble. Surely that's theoretically doable?
― brooklyn suicide cult (Dr Morbius), Tuesday, 4 August 2020 18:42 (three years ago) link
it would seem possible for a small set of teams, but if they're still thinking of 16 teams participating...maybe not?
i think MLB teams typically have around 60 people in their traveling party, so that's 960 people in the bubble. not sure how that compares to NBA/NHL
― The GOAT Harold Land (Karl Malone), Tuesday, 4 August 2020 18:47 (three years ago) link
Lol Manfred and MLB so hapless.
FA cup just came to a conclusion over here in England and it's remarkable how... non-fraught it all was. They seem to have worked out how to do it.
― Li'l Brexit (Tracer Hand), Tuesday, 4 August 2020 19:03 (three years ago) link
We are aware that Yadier Molina, Paul DeJong, Junior Fernández, Rangel Ravelo, Edmundo Sosa and Kodi Whitley have tested positive for COVID-19. All six individuals made the decision to grant permission in order to release this information. pic.twitter.com/tqjcG6SNx0— St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) August 4, 2020
― The GOAT Harold Land (Karl Malone), Tuesday, 4 August 2020 19:19 (three years ago) link
i’m sure they could do a playoff bubble in arizona. 16 teams is a little awkward but it’s cut in half in a matter of days
― mookieproof, Tuesday, 4 August 2020 21:56 (three years ago) link