MLB General Discussion 2014.

[jstep13]

RIP Tony Gwynn

https://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/11091626/hall-famer-tony-gwynn-san-diego-padres-died

 

[Grenouille]

This news sucks, way too young. I enjoyed watching him play quite a bit.

‏@JeffPassan 8m Tony Gwynn struck out 434 times over 9,288 career at-bats. That is not a misprint.

Some of his career numbers are pretty nuts. I believe he was also a .444 with the bases loaded.

 

[SixMillionDollarMan Guy]

Just heard the sad news. Only 54 too. RIP

 

[The Ween]

RIP Tony Gwynn

https://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/11091626/hall-famer-tony-gwynn-san-diego-padres-died

He was such an awesome guy. So super nice. RIP Tony

 

[SixMillionDollarMan Guy]

Someone break up the Royals. 10 wins in a row!

 

[Centurion]

So. Cal will miss Tony Gwynn for sure.
Lots of great memories watching him play for the Padres.
May he now rest in peace.

 

[The Josh]

Someone break up the Royals. 10 wins in a row!

They're playing some good ball right now.

 

[SixMillionDollarMan Guy]

They're playing some good ball right now.

Damn right they are. Up 1.5 games in the Central. Really hoping this may be the year they can break through and make the playoffs.

 

[The Josh]

Damn right they are. Up 1.5 games in the Central. Really hoping this may be the year they can break through and make the playoffs.

Yeah, they timed this win streak with everyone else losing. I do too. Would be nice to see them make the playoffs for the first time since 85. I heard a stat the other day the Cardinals have played 126 playoff games since the Royals last played one.

 

[Centurion]

Holy smokes!
Clayton Kershaw with his first no-hitter against the team with the highest batting average in the league, the Rockies.
15 K's is also his career high.

Congrats to Clayton. He earned this one.

 

[yodasan]

The June swoon continues for SF. I never thought the Giants were really as good as they did in the first ~third of the season - but I also did not think they were this bad.

 

[BoosterGold06]

The June swoon continues for SF. I never thought the Giants were really as good as they did in the first ~third of the season - but I also did not think they were this bad.

My Jays are suffering thru the same thing. I guess I shouldn't be expecting much from a 74-win team last year that did nothing to upgrade during the off-season.

 

[Y4NK33 PL4N3T]

Kershaw with a no no last night and the 2nd no hitter for the Dodgers this year, wow.

 

[Centurion]

Kershaw with a no no last night and the 2nd no hitter for the Dodgers this year, wow.

It was amazing watching it unfold. He could have had a "perfect game" but Hanley Ramirez made a throwing error to 1st.
No walks the entire game.

 

[The Ween]

Yeah, they timed this win streak with everyone else losing. I do too. Would be nice to see them make the playoffs for the first time since 85. I heard a stat the other day the Cardinals have played 126 playoff games since the Royals last played one.

I hope they can kick the Tigers to the curb. Cabrera is an *******.

 

[schea25]

Braves fan here. It's been an up & down season so far, but got to love the young talent.
I'm also developing a man crush on Evan Gattis.

 

[The Josh]

I hope they can kick the Tigers to the curb. Cabrera is an *******.

Would be fun. Lost 3 in a row now. Not surprised it all balances out in the end.

 

[SixMillionDollarMan Guy]

Yeah, they timed this win streak with everyone else losing. I do too. Would be nice to see them make the playoffs for the first time since 85. I heard a stat the other day the Cardinals have played 126 playoff games since the Royals last played one.

Wow, just checked Baseball Reference Guide and you're right about '85. I thought they last made the playoffs in the early 90s but I was wrong.

I'm just glad the Twinkies are near .500 and we're almost into July. With the extra Wild Cards, if you're around .500 late in the season then you have a chance.

 

[Centurion]

Lincecum of the Giants with the no-no yesterday. Congrats!

 

[jstep13]

A's acquire Samardzija and Hammel..love it, what a haul!! Go A's

https://espn.go.com/chicago/mlb/sto...eff-samardzija-jason-hammel-oakland-athletics