MLB 2025 Season

Cliffy6745

Carlos pena is batting .197 on the season

Johnny Abruzzo

xavier mcdaniel wrote:

this is some game between the Padres and Cubs right now.

Pads are done. Stick a fork in 'em. Ran out of smoke & mirrors.

tvismyfriend

The Blue Jays are only nine home runs away from tying a single season record. They must be putting something in the water up here.

neilybabes86

Johnny Abruzzo wrote:

xavier mcdaniel wrote:

this is some game between the Padres and Cubs right now.

Pads are done. Stick a fork in 'em. Ran out of smoke & mirrors.

like the whole NL besides philly

The Juggler

neilybabes86 wrote:

Johnny Abruzzo wrote:

xavier mcdaniel wrote:

this is some game between the Padres and Cubs right now.

Pads are done. Stick a fork in 'em. Ran out of smoke & mirrors.

like the whole NL besides philly

ladies and gentlemen, your odds on favorites:
THE FAVORITES

Philadelphia Phillies (+225)

To say that things are coming together for Philadelphia might be the understatement of the century. The battle-tested Phillies, who clinched their fourth straight NL East title on Monday night, are 20-5 in the month of September.

They’ve already locked up home field throughout the playoffs, and did it early enough to let Charlie Manuel set up his rotation for the NLDS. The trio of Roy Halladay, Roy Oswalt and Cole Hamels is so dangerous in a short series, it ought to be illegal.

New York Yankees (+275)

The Yankees lead the majors in runs scored and Alex Rodriguez is getting hot at the right time (he leads all third basemen with a .658 slugging percentage in September). Unfortunately for New York, he can’t pitch.

The Yankees’ rotation has been a disaster down the stretch. Their stay in the postseason will be short if no one steps up behind C.C. Sabathia.

Tampa Bay Rays (+300)

David Price threw another gem Tuesday night, but behind Price, the Rays’ rotation looks thin. Matt Garza, James Shields and Jeff Niemann have all struggled down the stretch.

And home field won’t be much of an advantage for Tampa Bay. The Rays drew just 12,446 to Tropicana Field Monday night playing with a chance to clinch their second-ever playoff berth.

LONGSHOTS

Minnesota Twins (+1000)

What’s colder than the phone lines at the Rays’ ticket office? How about outdoor October baseball in Minnesota. The chances of Justin Morneau returning for the playoffs are dwindling, but the Twins continue to play great baseball without him.

This week’s schedule looms large for Minnesota. The Twins, who hold the best home record in the American League, still have a shot at earning home field advantage for the first two rounds of the playoffs.

Cincinnati Reds (+1000)

Cincinnati clinched a division title Tuesday on Jay Bruce’s dramatic home run, but there wasn’t much drama to the NL Central race. The Reds had the division all but sewn up a month ago, which may explain why they’re playing sub-.500 baseball in September.

Cincinnati leads the National League with 4.9 runs per game, but has averaged only 4.2 this month. There’s a reason the Reds are this far down the favorites list: just look at their starting rotation.

Texas Rangers (+1200)

The Rangers’ hopes rest largely on Josh Hamilton’s broken ribs. Texas wants get him into its lineup this weekend to see if he can handle full-speed baseball before the playoffs start. If Hamilton can’t play, or isn’t the offensive threat we’re used to seeing, the Rangers’ first playoff appearance in over a decade will be shortlived.

San Diego Padres (+2500) and San Francisco Giants (+1200)

The Padres and Giants have the same odds as the Rangers, but they’re in a different boat since neither has secured a spot in the postseason yet. That angle will likely play itself out this weekend when the teams play a three-game set in San Fran.

The Padres appear to have peaked too early. They’re hanging on for dear life in the NL West and Wild Card races. San Diego ranks 21st in the majors in runs scored and 28th in the month of September. Not even the best bullpen in baseball can overcome that kind of offensive inefficiency.

San Francisco has been almost as offensively inept as San Diego, but the depth of the Giants’ rotation makes them dangerous. A short series between the Giants and Phillies could get interesting. Philadelphia would be a heavy favorite, but San Francisco is the only contender who’s beaten both Halladay and Oswalt in the regular season. They’re also 1-0 against Hamels.

Atlanta Braves (+1500)

Tim Hudson has had a big season for the Braves, but he’s been hit-or-miss down the stretch. You’ve got to wonder if Atlanta can overcome the recent injuries to Martin Prado and Jair Jurrjens to earn Bobby Cox one last postseason appearance before he rides off into the sunset.

With a weekend series against the Phillies on the horizon, chances are they’ll be watching the playoffs on TV with the rest of us.


go. phils.

SPEEDY MCCREADY

fuck cincy......

Flagg

I don't care. I am just happy to be here. And I disagree (only slightly) about the Hamilton comment. Yes, their chances are significantly reduced without him. But Lee and CJ will be tough against anybody so I like their chances in the ALDS.

FearTheBeard

The playoffs are all about streaks. Who's winning going into the playoffs and who's being tested going into the playoffs. I don't think the Phillies or Yankees are going to win it. The Phillies have been on vacation the last week or so. Remember the Rockies a few years back? Won 20 of 22 or some crazy non sense in September, beat SD in a one game playoff, and went to the World Series. I think they actually swept the favorite Phillies in a divisional series as well. Look out for the small clubs!! I think the Rangers can destroy the Yankees (season series). I hope the Giants get to play the Phillies in a 5 or 7 game series. Season series was tied 3-3. As stated above, the Giants beat Halladay, Oswalt, and Hamels this year. I don't see how the Phillies are the favorite.

Twins - Giants World Series!!!

polaris_x

tvismyfriend wrote:

The Blue Jays are only nine home runs away from tying a single season record. They must be putting something in the water up here.

home runs in the 3rd hardest park and 2 against the pitcher giving up the fewest home runs this year ... if we had the arms this year - we could have been in the playoffs ...

Johnny Abruzzo

ucsbflipflop wrote:

The playoffs are all about streaks. Who's winning going into the playoffs and who's being tested going into the playoffs. I don't think the Phillies or Yankees are going to win it. The Phillies have been on vacation the last week or so. Remember the Rockies a few years back? Won 20 of 22 or some crazy non sense in September, beat SD in a one game playoff, and went to the World Series. I think they actually swept the favorite Phillies in a divisional series as well. Look out for the small clubs!! I think the Rangers can destroy the Yankees (season series). I hope the Giants get to play the Phillies in a 5 or 7 game series. Season series was tied 3-3. As stated above, the Giants beat Halladay, Oswalt, and Hamels this year. I don't see how the Phillies are the favorite.

Twins - Giants World Series!!!

It may be Twins-Giants, but momentum in September has absolutely no correlation to success in October. For every 2007 Rockies team, there are two teams like the 2000 Yankees or 2006 Cardinals (and Tigers) who had horrendous Septembers and won it all, or at least the pennant. There was an article on espn about a week ago that debunked this myth. Momentum's only as good as the next day's starting pitcher.

As far as the 3-3 season series, it's absurd to use a 6-game sample size as any indicator of what may come in the playoffs.

Besides, the Phillies have over 20 wins in September already. Even though it doesn't mean anything, I would say they have some momentum. Hope to see Giants in NLCS - another CA team goes down!

Jearlpam0925

I'll take the Giants in a 7 game series all day, every day. Just not in a 5 game series.

Everyone thought the week leading up to the playoffs last year for the Phils was going to hurt them. I wouldn't call making it to game 6 of the World Series being rusty.... Like I said before, I honestly didn't think it was possible for a baseball team to flip a switch and suddenly "turn it on", and all those other shitty cliche's. But apparently this Phils team is the first team I've ever seen do it, and I am gladly being proven wrong.

I will be salivating at the mouth if we get the Reds in the first round. DE....STROYED.

The Juggler

Jearlpam0925 wrote:

I'll take the Giants in a 7 game series all day, every day. Just not in a 5 game series.

Everyone thought the week leading up to the playoffs last year for the Phils was going to hurt them. I wouldn't call making it to game 6 of the World Series being rusty.... Like I said before, I honestly didn't think it was possible for a baseball team to flip a switch and suddenly "turn it on", and all those other shitty cliche's. But apparently this Phils team is the first team I've ever seen do it, and I am gladly being proven wrong.

I will be salivating at the mouth if we get the Reds in the first round. DE....STROYED.

i believe we clinched a few days later last year....but still, good point.

Jearlpam0925

The Jeagler wrote:

Jearlpam0925 wrote:

I'll take the Giants in a 7 game series all day, every day. Just not in a 5 game series.

Everyone thought the week leading up to the playoffs last year for the Phils was going to hurt them. I wouldn't call making it to game 6 of the World Series being rusty.... Like I said before, I honestly didn't think it was possible for a baseball team to flip a switch and suddenly "turn it on", and all those other shitty cliche's. But apparently this Phils team is the first team I've ever seen do it, and I am gladly being proven wrong.

I will be salivating at the mouth if we get the Reds in the first round. DE....STROYED.

i believe we clinched a few days later last year....but still, good point.

Yeah, it wasn't as early, but close to. The point is - that shit's hogwash.

tvismyfriend

polaris_x wrote:

tvismyfriend wrote:

The Blue Jays are only nine home runs away from tying a single season record. They must be putting something in the water up here.

home runs in the 3rd hardest park and 2 against the pitcher giving up the fewest home runs this year ... if we had the arms this year - we could have been in the playoffs ...

The rotation should be good next year, it's the bullpen we need to worry about. I wouldn't mind seeing Drabek as the Jays number five pitcher next year. He won't be nearly as dominant in the hitters friendly PCL and that might hurt his confidence.

The Fixer

tvismyfriend wrote:

polaris_x wrote:

tvismyfriend wrote:

The Blue Jays are only nine home runs away from tying a single season record. They must be putting something in the water up here.

home runs in the 3rd hardest park and 2 against the pitcher giving up the fewest home runs this year ... if we had the arms this year - we could have been in the playoffs ...

The rotation should be good next year, it's the bullpen we need to worry about. I wouldn't mind seeing Drabek as the Jays number five pitcher next year. He won't be nearly as dominant in the hitters friendly PCL and that might hurt his confidence.

that division is insane

Cliffy6745

Watching the second part of the Ken Burns doc while the Yanks are delayed. I don't think you will ever hear me say this again, but I think Pedro is great in it. He was so fucking good.

The Fixer

Cliffy6745 wrote:

Watching the second part of the Ken Burns doc while the Yanks are delayed. I don't think you will ever hear me say this again, but I think Pedro is great in it. He was so fucking good.

I can't stand him either, but you're right.

Part 2 should be called 'A Decade of Baseball in Boston -- and Some Steroid Stuff'

Cliffy6745

The Fixer wrote:

Cliffy6745 wrote:

Watching the second part of the Ken Burns doc while the Yanks are delayed. I don't think you will ever hear me say this again, but I think Pedro is great in it. He was so fucking good.

I can't stand him either, but you're right.

Part 2 should be called 'A Decade of Baseball in Boston -- and Some Steroid Stuff'

haha, yeah. And 2001. That was pretty incredible as well.

Cliffy6745

Oh, and I also fucking despise Selena Roberts.

The Fixer

Cliffy6745 wrote:

Oh, and I also fucking despise Selena Roberts.

As much as I despise Arod I agree with you. She just seems like a vendictive person. Has she ever written anything positive? she should be working in law enforcement