MLB 2024

[jnewmark]

Well, I know its early but I'm really digging the way the Yankees are winning, especially against Houston. Bull pen has yet to give up a run, Volpe seems to have made some adjustments, Soto, so far, is as advertised, and Cabrera has a higher BA than Soto ! It will all come to an end soon, but really enjoying it now !

 

[Bent77]

It will all come to an end soon, but really enjoying it now !

Spoken like a true baseball fan!

 

[MCF]

Well, I know its early but I'm really digging the way the Yankees are winning, especially against Houston. Bull pen has yet to give up a run, Volpe seems to have made some adjustments, Soto, so far, is as advertised, and Cabrera has a higher BA than Soto ! It will all come to an end soon, but really enjoying it now !

So long as Houston gets beat, it’s all good.

 

[jnewmark]

Spoken like a true baseball fan!

Its a long haul !

 

[buldog5151bass]

Always fun to listen to fans the first week of the season.

It's a long season folks. Pirates are 3-0, and started strong last season as well.

 

[Gaolee]

159 games left, a .66 winning percentage will get you there once you've played 159!

Happy Easter Marshall

One more today. Then the Mariners will be at the top of the AL West. Provided they win and Texas loses. That will happen. I am already scoreboard watching.

 

[Bent77]

One more today. Then the Mariners will be at the top of the AL West. Provided they win and Texas loses. That will happen. I am already scoreboard watching.

All I heard you say was Go Sox

 

[Bent77]

One more today. Then the Mariners will be at the top of the AL West. Provided they win and Texas loses. That will happen. I am already scoreboard watching.

Miller might be done. The no swing call probably hosed you guys

 

[jnewmark]

The Yankees now have the best record in baseball, tied with, you guessed it, the Pittsburgh Pirates.

 

[thisheregiraffe]

The Pirates are looking frisky to start this season! It’s nice to see them winning some games. Their hot start was fun last year too. I don’t think it was all smoke and mirrors or randomness either. They’re definitely not a World Series contender, but they have some good young players. I could see them making a dark horse Wild Card push this summer if things break right.

My Blue Jays came out of Opening Weekend 2-2. I will take a series split at the Trop all day long! That place gives Jays fans nightmares. In the two wins, the lineup had it going, which was a welcome sight after their struggles to score runs last year. And Berrios and Gausman had very strong starts in those games. You love to see it.

In the losses, they of course struggled a bit more to generate offense, and neither Bassitt nor Kikuchi were super sharp on the mound. Both of those guys were very dependable starters last year. I’m not worried about that.

The most important thing is that Vlad is looking more like he should at the plate. He had a great Spring and he looked very locked in during the first four regular season games. If Vlad is doing what he’s capable of (think 2021 Vlad) then everything is so much easier for this team.

Justin Turner also had a fantastic day at the plate in the win today. I suspect Toronto fans will become instant fans of his, just like Brandon Belt last summer when he started getting hot.

 

[GregC]

 

[MCF]

The Pirates are looking frisky to start this season! It’s nice to see them winning some games. Their hot start was fun last year too. I don’t think it was all smoke and mirrors or randomness either. They’re definitely not a World Series contender, but they have some good young players. I could see them making a dark horse Wild Card push this summer if things break right.

My Blue Jays came out of Opening Weekend 2-2. I will take a series split at the Trop all day long! That place gives Jays fans nightmares. In the two wins, the lineup had it going, which was a welcome sight after their struggles to score runs last year. And Berrios and Gausman had very strong starts in those games. You love to see it.

In the losses, they of course struggled a bit more to generate offense, and neither Bassitt nor Kikuchi were super sharp on the mound. Both of those guys were very dependable starters last year. I’m not worried about that.

The most important thing is that Vlad is looking more like he should at the plate. He had a great Spring and he looked very locked in during the first four regular season games. If Vlad is doing what he’s capable of (think 2021 Vlad) then everything is so much easier for this team.

Justin Turner also had a fantastic day at the plate in the win today. I suspect Toronto fans will become instant fans of his, just like Brandon Belt last summer when he started getting hot.

You guys are fortunate to have Turner.

 

[thisheregiraffe]

The Jays got blown out (and no-hit) 10-0 by the ‘Stros

 

[Killing Floor]

TalkBass is feeling pretty good about the Braves. Long season but nice start. Loving the inside game.

 

[slobake]

The Giants just got trounced by the stinkin' Dodgers. Thats one, but there are plenty more to be played. This ain't over yet I tell ya!

 

[jnewmark]

And the beat goes on, Yankees make it 5 in a row.

 

[Gaolee]

And the beat goes on, Yankees make it 5 in a row.

I hate the Yankees. Except when they are playing the 'Stros. Then it's hard to decide, since both can't lose.

 

[GregC]

As a Cubs fan, this cracks me up.

 

[GregC]

Meanwhile, on the North Side...well, this is as much about the Rockies as the Cubs.

 

[Bent77]

I hate the Yankees. Except when they are playing the 'Stros. Then it's hard to decide, since both can't lose.

I’m a Sox fan. You know where
My allegiance stands!