The 2023 Running Baseball Thread

Geez, stealing all the bases is one thing, but two of them in between pitches? That's something else.

 

Elly is so much fun to watch. Reminds of of the energy Tatis Jr. brought when he came up (and I hope he avoids the mistakes Tatis has made).

Reds fans deserve this fun, and hopefully it lasts. They've had to endure a lot due to shitty owners.

 

You hear TV ratings are up 26 percent, and it's pretty clear it is because a few youngsters and a few ballclubs are making it a very enjoyable season. Maybe this is just an infusion of excitement you don't get very often.

Related opinion: I'm glad games are quicker. I consider the pitch clock a success. But I don't think many people even notice the shorter games, and I don't think it's making a huge difference at the gate or in the ratings.

 

Orioles have been invincible since Gunnar’s throw. About to be two games back…

 

Just when I think I have it figured out, I see something so weird, I think I don't know a thing about it.

 

Always have been, always will be.

 

I know how the voting works and I have nothing against Geraldo Perdomo, but MLB should have named Cruz as Swanson's All-Star replacement.

 

Baseball Reference's playoff chances on the final day before the ASB. Bolded teams in current playoff position:

Braves >99.9%
Rays 98.3%
Dodgers 93%
Rangers 91.4%
Orioles 75%
Astros 73%
Diamondbacks 72.8%
Twins 71.3%
Marlins 65.6%
Yankees 60.9%
Phillies 59.5%
Giants 59.1%
Blue Jays 59%
Reds 52.6%
Brewers 39.8%
Guardians 28.9%
Cubs 27.9%
Red Sox 25.2%
Padres 21.1%
Mariners 10.7%
Everyone else: less than 10%

Related: The Orioles' next five series are against teams in current playoff position: Three each against Miami and the Dodgers at home, four in Tampa, three in Philly, three at home against the Yankees.

 

I love that no one thinks of the pitch clock now. As always, players were going to adjust. They're pros.

Now, just think how tight and contested the playoffs will be with the clock.

Cannot. Wait.

 

Now going into the All-Star break in a 1-9 skid with 75 runs and 10 homers allowed the last two games.

 

David Ross already ejected.

 

I’ll add to the praise. The rules changes have worked out better than could’ve been expected. Both the tv and ballpark experience is much improved.