Today's games:
Orioles at Marlins -- postponed due to Covid
Yankees at Phillies -- postponed due to Covid
It will be interesting to see where we go from here.
News of a coronavirus outbreak among the Miami Marlins put players and staffers across Major League Baseball on high alert, with many expressing concern and a level of fear not typically associated with professional athletics.
The Washington Nationals are scheduled to visit Miami – one of the country’s biggest COVID-19 hot spots – next weekend, and manager Dave Martinez hopes that the league “does the right thing” and does not compel his team to travel there.
Martinez has plenty of cause for concern: He missed three games in September 2019 after undergoing a cardiac catheterization, and became emotional during a video call with reporters Monday.
"I'm going to be honest with you, I'm scared,” said Martinez, who says he washes his hands “99 times a day” and expressed worry for the many friends he has on the Marlins.
Maybe the Astros could help them out. I understand they had some excellent camera men the past few years and they may be looking for work.So it wasn't my imagination that the direction, camera views, etc. were super spotty?
I'm guessing they have much smaller crews, which means less cameras for starters. They may also be doing some remote direction which could really limit things.
Maybe the Astros could help them out. I understand they had some excellent camera men the past few years and they may be looking for work.
So it wasn't my imagination that the direction, camera views, etc. were super spotty?
I noticed a lack of shots of good-looking (live) fans in the stands during breaks in the action. I’m sure they are there at all ballparks but know there are plenty in the bleachers at Wrigley Field!
Ah yes, the Cub's production team. Yes, they had a thing, didn't they?I noticed a lack of shots of good-looking (live) fans in the stands during breaks in the action. I’m sure they are there at all ballparks but know there are plenty in the bleachers at Wrigley Field!
I know. What a terrible rule .
The only other silly rule that comes close is the relief pitcher must face 3 batters rule. Rule is designed so managers can't manage. So, what if the relief pitcher is ineffective, giving up a grand slam the first batter he faces. The then must pitch to 2 more hitters? Silly.
Oh well, at least a game that resembles baseball is back .
Sorry it would seem you missed your goal already.... They are at .600 already with 3 wins and 2 losses...Everybody beat the Astros is my baseball goal for this year.
Ah yes, the Cub's production team. Yes, they had a thing, didn't they?
Rarely would you see the guy with the mustard and beer stained shirt too short to contain his stomach flowing over his belt.
Saw plenty of that live at the games. Well, at least in the 70's when I went every day. Since Wrigleyville got gentrified, and it became "a thing," the clientele changed a bit.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/spor...lement-seven-inning-doubleheaders/5551985002/Add one more thing to the list of firsts in this unusual 2020 baseball season.
MLB is preparing to implement a new rule that will have doubleheaders last seven innings -- similar to the way they're conducted in the minor leagues, an MLB official with direct knowledge of the decision confirmed to USA TODAY Sports.
The person chose not to be identified because an official announcement has not yet been made.
With the recent surge in positive COVID-19 tests, the postponement of several MLB games and the 66-day window to complete the regular season, several teams will need to schedule doubleheaders to make up lost games.
So how are pitched complete games counted for a 7 inning game Vs. 9 innings. I know they are rare these days (complete games pitched), but it does happen. And on occasion, the pitcher throws a no hitter. I guess they could just asterisk the event (*)?
They are making baseball hard to watch like the NFL.
I think they’re doing the best they can in the midst of this terrible situation for everyone. We’d all like to sit back and suck down a summertime beer over sports just as normal but this is not normal.
I'm wondering if MLB will be able to finish the season? or maybe the last team with a full roster wins the championship?
If some of the games will be 7 innings, I’ll just need to drink faster.
^^^
They must be trying to compete with NASCAR to see how much they can screw up the sport. NASCAR is becoming unwatchable (and that's saying a lot coming from a die hard racing fan)... Football has done a pretty good job screwing things up too!