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Re: Baseball 2023
« Reply #25 on: March 29, 2023, 01:52:16 pm »
Lady and Gents....   I have a sad bit of news that again, Joe Biden will forgo the ceremonial first pitch of the MLB season.

Secretly handlers have confided that they are afraid that if Biden is handed the ball, he will start rubbing them. 
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Re: Baseball 2023
« Reply #26 on: March 30, 2023, 12:20:25 pm »





Ok, NOW it is officially spring!  Happy, happy day!
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Re: Baseball 2023
« Reply #27 on: March 30, 2023, 01:32:56 pm »
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Ok, NOW it is officially spring!  Happy, happy day!

Seems so strange to have a full slate of games on opening day.  Wonder if had ever happened before.  I know it hasn't in my lifetime of watching.  (1965-now)
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Re: Baseball 2023
« Reply #28 on: March 30, 2023, 03:15:15 pm »
Quote from: catfish1957 on March 30, 2023, 01:32:56 pm
Seems so strange to have a full slate of games on opening day.  Wonder if had ever happened before.  I know it hasn't in my lifetime of watching.  (1965-now)

I haven't really been seeing a lot of hoopla about it, but maybe I've just been under a rock somewhere.  Apparently, it HAS happened, but not in a long time:

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MLB Opening Day: Everything you need to know about the first day of baseball season
All MLB teams will play on the same Opening Day for the first time since 1968
By Ashlyn Messier | Fox News

Spring is almost here and for baseball fans around the country, it's the most wonderful time of the year. The 30 MLB teams are gearing up for a season that is kicking off with a unique start. For the first time since 1968, every single team will play their first game on the same day.

https://www.foxnews.com/sports/mlb-opening-day-baseball-season
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Re: Baseball 2023
« Reply #29 on: March 30, 2023, 04:00:22 pm »
Quote from: Polly Ticks on March 30, 2023, 03:15:15 pm
I haven't really been seeing a lot of hoopla about it, but maybe I've just been under a rock somewhere.  Apparently, it HAS happened, but not in a long time:

It did happen in 1968? Guess that's a long time ago to remember.  Seems they've been in this fragmented start day forever now.  In fact I remember a few years ago, we ('Stros) had our first game two days after the offical open.  Was wierd seeing a team at 2-0, and us at 0-0.
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Re: Baseball 2023
« Reply #30 on: March 30, 2023, 06:57:42 pm »
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And other Houstonians:

I've always watched the games on Comcast 639 (ATTSW). I've seen where that network was going into bankruptcy but that the Astros and the Rockets were negotiating a plan to purchase it. I haven't seen an update on that, and tonight's game isn't showing up on the directory. I'm in a panic that I won't have access to the games this year.

I don't do streaming, so that's out. No smart TV, just an old flat screen from about 2009. Not going to be able to spend extra money each month for access to the games. Am I out of luck? Are y'all able to watch* the games? I've waited a long time for opening day. Now I'm wondering if it's the worst day.  :shrug:

*I know one of you swore off the games (never can remember which one), so feel free to ignore my question. Unless you have an answer for me.
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Re: Baseball 2023
« Reply #31 on: March 30, 2023, 07:06:45 pm »
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@Bigun
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And other Houstonians:

I've always watched the games on Comcast 639 (ATTSW). I've seen where that network was going into bankruptcy but that the Astros and the Rockets were negotiating a plan to purchase it. I haven't seen an update on that, and tonight's game isn't showing up on the directory. I'm in a panic that I won't have access to the games this year.

I don't do streaming, so that's out. No smart TV, just an old flat screen from about 2009. Not going to be able to spend extra money each month for access to the games. Am I out of luck? Are y'all able to watch* the games? I've waited a long time for opening day. Now I'm wondering if it's the worst day.  :shrug:

*I know one of you swore off the games (never can remember which one), so feel free to ignore my question. Unless you have an answer for me.

Can't vouch for the accuracy, but this site says tonight''s game will be on ESPN which is sometimes why it precludes other local or regional programming.  But I'm betting it gets blacked out in the Houston area (I doubt we'll see a sell out during regular season), so I am guessing MLB TV / .com might be the only source. 

https://www.si.com/tv/mlb/2023/03/30/houston-astros-chicago-white-sox-mlb-how-to-watch-online-live-stream-free

I am not as a big of a watcher as I used to.  In fact prior to the playoffs last year, I doubt I watched more than 10 Astros games all season.  Pretty much sticking to box scores and game descriptions for details.
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Re: Baseball 2023
« Reply #32 on: March 30, 2023, 08:48:26 pm »
My TV schedule shows the Astros game on ESPN, digital channel 633 starting at 6pm. I want to see a bit of the pregame stuff, but it looks like ESPN won't be covering that.
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Re: Baseball 2023
« Reply #33 on: March 30, 2023, 09:01:40 pm »
Astros games to continue on AT&T SportsNet Southwest as talks to transfer ownership continue

https://www.houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/astros/article/astros-games-to-continue-att-sportsnet-southwest-17867326.php
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Re: Baseball 2023
« Reply #34 on: March 30, 2023, 10:36:56 pm »
Baseball, A game that I dearly loved, is now dead to me.
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Re: Baseball 2023
« Reply #35 on: March 30, 2023, 11:20:23 pm »
Thanks, y'all. I did find it. I'm bummed that they're not covering the pregame stuff. Also, I'll be bummed without TK, Blummer and Julia. I see where they are going back to ATTSW on the subsequent games. Then all will be right with the world.

Thanks for the article, LadyLiberty.
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Re: Baseball 2023
« Reply #36 on: March 31, 2023, 09:10:12 pm »
Marriage proposal at Dodger Stadium:   

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Re: Baseball 2023
« Reply #37 on: March 31, 2023, 09:19:10 pm »
Surprised to find that Ohtani's 10 K's went for naught last night, as the Angels fall to the A's, 2-1.

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Re: Baseball 2023
« Reply #38 on: April 10, 2023, 01:06:42 am »
So... what are people's thoughts on the whole pitch-clock thing?

My social media feeds are filled with stories on it (thanks, The Algorithm) and how much it's shortened up the games. I haven't had a chance to see too many games yet (been listening on the radio though).
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Re: Baseball 2023
« Reply #39 on: April 12, 2023, 01:07:27 am »
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So... what are people's thoughts on the whole pitch-clock thing?

More Communist bullshit destroying the foundation of America.


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My social media feeds are filled with stories on it (thanks, The Algorithm) and how much it's shortened up the games.

Shorter games, yet the same number of commercials.  Go figure.  If they want to shorten games, get rid of the commercials.  When at the ballpark, it is clear to the fans when the games are televised.  The breaks between half-innings are annoyingly long when a game is being televised.

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Re: Baseball 2023
« Reply #40 on: April 17, 2023, 06:50:08 pm »
Surprised no one commented on TB's record tying 13-0 start. 

Impressed with the level of young talent they have, and their upside potential.  Reminds me a lot of my Astros about 8 years ago. The AL-C better not let them get too far ahead, or they'll have a quite a hill to climb come late summer.
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Re: Baseball 2023
« Reply #41 on: April 17, 2023, 07:03:06 pm »
Quote from: catfish1957 on April 17, 2023, 06:50:08 pm
Surprised no one commented on TB's record tying 13-0 start. 

Impressed with the level of young talent they have, and their upside potential.  Reminds me a lot of my Astros about 8 years ago. The AL-C better not let them get too far ahead, or they'll have a quite a hill to climb come late summer.

I remember Sparky Anderson's Detroit Tigers getting off to a ridiculous start one year.  Got to 35-5  (1984)
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Re: Baseball 2023
« Reply #42 on: April 26, 2023, 04:54:45 am »
Quote from: catfish1957 on April 17, 2023, 06:50:08 pm
Surprised no one commented on TB's record tying 13-0 start. 

Impressed with the level of young talent they have, and their upside potential.  Reminds me a lot of my Astros about 8 years ago. The AL-C better not let them get too far ahead, or they'll have a quite a hill to climb come late summer.

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I was waiting until someone shut them out on their own turf. Guess what!  wink777

Recap*

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dR2O34EjCM

*Sans Altuve, Alvarez, Brantley
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Re: Baseball 2023
« Reply #43 on: April 26, 2023, 06:12:26 am »
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@catfish1957

I was waiting until someone shut them out on their own turf. Guess what!  wink777

Recap*

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dR2O34EjCM

*Sans Altuve, Alvarez, Brantley

Or a full season of Verlander.
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Re: Baseball 2023
« Reply #44 on: April 26, 2023, 04:04:54 pm »
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@catfish1957

I was waiting until someone shut them out on their own turf. Guess what!  wink777

Recap*

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dR2O34EjCM

*Sans Altuve, Alvarez, Brantley

Garcia was impressive on the mound last night, too.
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« Reply #45 on: May 05, 2023, 10:39:25 pm »
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« Reply #46 on: May 06, 2023, 09:14:05 pm »
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« Reply #48 on: May 06, 2023, 11:56:35 pm »
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Nice!  :rolling:

Honestly, I didn't even know that MJ was scrubbed from MLB drug testing.   Guess I wasn't paying attention.
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« Reply #49 on: May 07, 2023, 02:16:34 am »
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Honestly, I didn't even know that MJ was scrubbed from MLB drug testing.   Guess I wasn't paying attention.

Yes, in 2019.  But that was just poking fun at Bellinger always looking like he's stoned.  (See the fine print in the meme.)
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