How Important Are “Productive Outs”, Really?
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From Off The Bench | over 1 year ago | 1 read
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Boston Red Sox Offseason Grade
When I visited Winter Weekend at the MassMutual Center in Springfield, Mass. back in January, several fans I talked to said different versions of the same thing: the Boston Red Sox need to stop acting like a small market team. Since that weekend, the walls have been closing in on management. It’s not just the […] The post Boston Red Sox Offseason Grade appeared first on Off The Bench .
From Off The Bench | over 1 year ago | 1 read
The Mike Trout WAR Watch
Coming off an eighth consecutive losing season, plus the loss of Shohei Ohtani to free agency, the Los Angeles Angels have become an afterthought in Major League Baseball. They’re projected to win 78 games by FanGraphs, which would be a ninth straight season finishing with a losing record and a tenth straight season without making […] The post The Mike Trout WAR Watch appeared first on Off The Bench .
From Off The Bench | almost 2 years ago | 1 read
How Do You Feel About Cosplay?
It’s silly season right now with the trade deadline little over a week away. In that spirit I have decided to write a beautiful work of science-fiction in which I am handed the reigns of this franchise for the time between now and the March 8 deadline. I have, as all good and benevolent overlords do, tried to be reasonable in terms of what the trades look like on balance. I am sure that every fan of the teams involved will say that I’m a moron and a fool who has suffered some kind of head trau...
From Anaheim Calling | almost 2 years ago | 1 read
Off The Bench’s 2024 Baseball Hall of Fame Ballot Chat
Max 6:33 PM – Sean, it’s that time of year again- the time I dig up my Slack password and log in to this website/app/whatever for the first time since the last time we did our annual Off The Bench Hall of Fame Chat! Sean 6:39 PM – It’s a great time of year! There’s […] The post Off The Bench’s 2024 Baseball Hall of Fame Ballot Chat appeared first on Off The Bench .
From Off The Bench | almost 2 years ago | 0 reads
What To Know For A Baseball Holiday
It is hard to beat baseball as a live spectator sport. Not only is it an exciting game to watch in the stands, but it is also a key part of the cultural identity in the US! Therefore, if you are traveling from overseas, catching a game is one of the best activities to immerse […] The post What To Know For A Baseball Holiday appeared first on Off The Bench .
From Off The Bench | almost 2 years ago | 0 reads
What Are the Most Common Prop Bets Made During MLB Games
Numerous prop bets often accompany MLB games, each offering a different angle on the game. These bets range from player performances to specific events within a game. Prop bets introduce new elements for audience participation, expanding the ways fans can connect with the sport aside from just viewing the matches. Understanding Prop Bets in MLB […] The post What Are the Most Common Prop Bets Made During MLB Games appeared first on Off The Bench .
From Off The Bench | almost 2 years ago | 0 reads
Marcelino sends serious Villarreal warning and makes transfer promise after Real Madrid defeat
Marce was not happy | Photo by David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images Another heavy defeat for the Yellows Villarreal boss Marcelino has sent a serious warning to his players after Sunday’s 4-1 defeat to Real Madrid . The Yellow Submarine put on a hugely disappointing display, once again looking far inferior against a quality team, failing to compete in a number positions. Jose Luis Morales did manage to pull it back to 2-1 at one stage, but Villarreal never truly looked in the ga...
From Villarreal USA | almost 2 years ago | 0 reads
One Semiserious Rationale for Every Player on the Hall of Fame Ballot
There are 26 players on this year’s Hall of Fame ballot. All of them played at least ten years in MLB and have been retired for at least five. These baseball dignitaries include a dozen first-timers, 14 holdovers, and one player on his tenth and final ballot (Gary Sheffield). Some baseball fans prefer to keep […] The post One Semiserious Rationale for Every Player on the Hall of Fame Ballot appeared first on Off The Bench .
From Off The Bench | almost 2 years ago | 0 reads
Gamecocks in MLB/MiLB Weekly Update
Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images Each week we’ll look at how former South Carolina baseball players are doing in the major and minor leagues It’s time for our weekly look at how former South Carolina baseball players are doing in the pros. First, the guys playing for MLB teams: Jonah Bride - Oakland Athletics In 17 games, has a batting average of .205, with 9 hits, 0 home runs, and 4 RBI Batting average ⬇️ since last week Wil Crowe - Pittsburgh Pirates In 5 appearances, has pitched...
From Garnet And Black Attack | over 2 years ago | 1 read
Gamecocks in MLB/MiLB Weekly Update
Photo by Elsa/Getty Images Each week we’ll look at how former South Carolina baseball players are doing in the major and minor leagues It’s time for our weekly look at how former South Carolina baseball players are doing in the pros. First, the guys playing for MLB teams: Jonah Bride - Oakland Athletics In 14 games, has a batting average of .250, with 9 hits, 0 home runs, and 4 RBI Batting average ⬇️ since last week Wil Crowe - Pittsburgh Pirates In 5 appearances, has pitched 9.2 in...
From Garnet And Black Attack | over 2 years ago | 1 read
Gainesville Super Regional - South Carolina vs. Florida game 2 recap: Gamecocks shut out by Gators 4-0, eliminated from postseason
The Big Spur USC’s offense was unable to get anything going South Carolina’s offense went back to its unproductive ways in the second game of the Gainesville Super Regional, as the Gamecocks were blanked 4-0 by Florida to end their season. The Gators got on the board early, going up 2-0 in the second inning after BT Riopelle walked and Luke Heyman singled with one out, then later scored on a double by Colby Halter. UF added another run in the fifth, when Wyatt Langford walked with one o...
From Garnet And Black Attack | over 2 years ago | 0 reads
Gamecocks in MLB/MiLB Weekly Update
Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images Each week we’ll look at how former South Carolina baseball players are doing in the major and minor leagues It’s time for our weekly look at how former South Carolina baseball players are doing in the pros. First, the guys playing for MLB teams: Jackie Bradley Jr. - Kansas City Royals In 43 games, has a batting average of .133, with 14 hits, 1 home run, and 6 RBI Batting average ⬇️ since last week Jonah Bride - Oakland Athletics In 8 games, has a bat...
From Garnet And Black Attack | over 2 years ago | 1 read
Columbia Regional - South Carolina vs. North Carolina State game recap: Gamecocks beat Wolfpack 6-3
The Big Spur USC advanced in the winner’s bracket 1-seed South Carolina beat 3-seed North Carolina state 6-3 to advance in the winner’s bracket of the Columbia Regional. The game was scoreless until the third, when the Gamecocks took a 2-0 lead after Will McGillis walked with two outs and Braylen Wimmer went yard. USC broke things open in the fifth. Wimmer, Ethan Petry, and Cole Messina walked to load the bases with two outs and Talmadge LeCroy walked too to force in a run and make the ...
From Garnet And Black Attack | over 2 years ago | 0 reads
MIA 10, COL 2: Rocky Mountain High
Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images Strong Sandy, Soler, and surprise Davis all star in route of Rockies. The last time Sandy Alcantara stood on the pitcher’s mound at Coors Field on August 6, 2021, then-manager Don Mattingly took the ball from his ace in what, to this day, remains a career-worst outing. Lasting just 3.2 innings, the future unanimous NL Cy Young coughed up 10 runs on 10 hits, surrendering 3 home runs. By Game Score - of which Sandy totaled a score of 0 - it was and s...
From Fish Stripes | over 2 years ago | 4 reads
Fish Stripes Top 30: 2023 Pre-Draft Edition
Photo by Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images An updated look at the top Miami Marlins prospects. For a low-budget franchise like the Miami Marlins, scouting and player development will always be crucial. To ultimately compete at the major league level, the Fish must first identify players with promising talent and makeup, then bring out the best in them. Some will matriculate to Miami’s roster, while others will be flipped elsewhere for more complementary pieces, and the reali...
From Fish Stripes | over 2 years ago | 2 reads
Offishial news, 5/23/23: Another DLC hot streak; Jonathan Davis trade
Photo by Kevin Barral/Fish Stripes Today’s Marlins news roundup also includes an upcoming line of Sandy Alcantara apparel that’ll raise funds for a good cause. Monday’s Game Marlins Podcast Episodes The Marlins made a peculiar trade , acquiring 31-year-old outfielder Jonathan Davis from the Tigers for outfield prospect Brady Allen , their fifth-round pick from the 2021 MLB Draft. Davis hasn’t shown much pop in his previous MLB opportunities (.185/.291/.245, 54 wRC+...
From Fish Stripes | over 2 years ago | 3 reads
Tracking Miami Marlins injury, rehab updates
Photo by Bryan Cereijo/Getty Images Letting you know who’s out with injuries, what they’re recovering from and when to expect them back on the field. No ability is more important than availability. With that in mind, Fish Stripes has created this landing page to be frequently updated throughout the baseball season with the latest on injuries affecting Miami Marlins players in both the majors and minors. Major League Injuries RHP Nic Enright (60-day IL, Hodgkin’s Lymphoma) Last off...
From Fish Stripes | over 2 years ago | 3 reads
5-year Marliniversary: Marlins score two in ninth to rally past Mets
Getty Images A Marlins memory from this day in 2018. Despite being one of the top perennial pitchers in baseball during his time with the New York Mets, Jacob deGrom has lost eight of his last 14 decisions against the Miami Marlins. Against Miami, deGrom also holds a sub-three ERA for his career. On this day five years ago, the right-hander was as good as advertised, but the Mets’ bullpen let him down. After being shut out for eight innings, the Marlins scored two runs in the ninth to s...
From Fish Stripes | over 2 years ago | 5 reads
MIA 3, COL 5: DLC stays hot, but Marlins drop game 1
Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports The Marlins couldn’t take full advantage of their scoring opportunities in Monday’s loss. The Marlins traveled to the Mile High City for game one of a four-game set against the Colorado Rockies. Playing at Coors field poses a big threat to the Marlins pitching staff as it is the most hitter-friendly park in baseball, but the high altitude works both ways. It is set to be an exciting series. A quick start Jon Berti wasted no time getting things starte...
From Fish Stripes | over 2 years ago | 4 reads
Miami Marlins Acquire Jonathan Davis from Detroit Tigers
Photo by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images Miami adds some major league-ready outfield depth via trade in exchange for a recent draft pick. On Monday, the Miami Marlins announced their acquisition of outfielder Jonathan Davis from the Detroit Tigers in exchange for 2021 fifth-round draft pick Brady Allen . The Marlins have acquired OF Jonathan Davis from the Tigers in exchange for minor league OF Brady Allen. #Marlins — Kevin Barral (@kevin_barral) May 22, 2023 D...
From Fish Stripes | over 2 years ago | 3 reads
Marlins vs. Rockies: Start time, how to watch and game thread—May 22, 2023
Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images Edward Cabrera and Chase Anderson will start Monday’s Marlins vs. Rockies game at Coors Field. Full lineups and game notes in here. Welcome to Monday’s Marlins (24-23, -54 RD) vs. Rockies (19-28, -46 RD) game thread. It’s the opening of a new Marlins series, which means we’re doing an hour-long livestream with the Fish Stripes staff and special guests. Participate in Prediction Time with us by becoming a Super Subscriber on Twitter or YouTube...
From Fish Stripes | over 2 years ago | 3 reads
Tigers Battle Back to Sweep Lipscomb
Lipscomb @ Auburn FRI: 7-3 W SAT: 12-11 W SUN: 4-3 W Going into this weekend, someone asked if I expected a sweep. I said that without Joseph Gonzalez, the offense would have to be on point for that to happen because of Lipscomb’s ability to bash the ball with the middle of their lineup. College baseball is a different animal from any other college sport. This isn’t the name game football is. Heck, it isn’t the name game basketball is. Every now and then you will get an Old Dominio...
From College and Magnolia | almost 3 years ago | 0 reads
Tigers Take Advantage of So Cal Weather in Series Win
Southern Cal @ Auburn FRI: 5-3 W SAT: 12-6 W SUN: 12-12 Tie It was supposed to look different than it did. Auburn was supposed to bat first. There we supposed to be fewer Auburn fans, though I know the Southern California Auburn Club would have been there in force. Joseph Gonzalez was supposed to do his thing and shut down the Trojans in Game Two of the series. However, as baseball normally ends up, what was supposed to happen, didn’t. Auburn would be able to host the series agains...
From College and Magnolia | almost 3 years ago | 1 read
Are the Arizona Cardinals closer to playoff contention than we think?
The Arizona Cardinals have a new regime, likely roster turnover, and a quarterback who may not be ready to begin the 2023 season. Stranger things have happened in recent NFL history. In 2020, the Cincinnati Bengals finished 4-11-1, yet they found themselves in the Super Bowl just one year later. In 2022, the Bengals proved […] Are the Arizona Cardinals closer to playoff contention than we think? - Raising Zona - Raising Zona - Arizona Cardinals News and Fan Community
From Raising Zona | almost 3 years ago | 3 reads