MLB 2026

[jaylach47 163]

Figured I'd get it started.

 

[gimme30]

I'm not counting on the Rockies to do much this year. Last season was their worst ever and the games I did see were painful to watch. I usually don't see many games anyway since I like to be outside when it's nice out and I refuse to watch anything on my tiny phone screen.
We didn't have a team while I was growing up so I've always been a Red Sox fan. Yankees too. I'd be happy to see either take the series.

 

[GaryE8 6]

I'm a Montreal Expos fan, but that's pretty futile...

So I follow both the Blue Jays and the Red Sox. Sports are entertainment, so I go with whichever entertains me more. I love the game, but since players come and go, so do teams. I'd like to see the Jays win it all this season, just because of who it would annoy. But I don't see it happening.

 

[jaylach47 163]

I'm through and through a Cleveland fan. I hate the Res Sox and Yankees but that is part of the job of being a Cleveland fan going back to the 1960s when all three were in the same division.

 

[GaryE8 6]

Sports tribal loyalties are big stuff! I find it really hard to be a serious Blue Jays fan because they're from Toronto. They're the only team in Canada, and some of their players are really interesting. Vlad Guerrero Jr was born in Montreal. So I have to be supportive. But it's with a wince, everytime.

I mean, there were a baseball apocalypse and the only team left in the USA was the Yankees, what would you do?

So I reserve my dislike of Toronto franchises for hockey, and I watch the Blue Jays. I was given a hat, but I may choose death over wearing it, if it comes to that. I was going to wear it to paint a ceiling, but I couldn't even do that. I knew it could never fit.

 

[jaylach47 163]

Cleveland is doing something with Steven Kwan, that I don't understand, in playing him in center field instead of left, his norm. I don't get why you would move someone that has been in the league 4 years and has 4 gold gloves in left field. It isn't like they are desperate for a center fielder as they actually have a surplus of outfielders.

 

[jaylach47 163]

Oh, to add to my confusion as to Kwan...

Cleveland has an outfielder named Chase DeLauter. This guy is fast to cover ground and hits a ton. Today is the second preseason game I'm watching and this kid can definitely hit. Yesterday he had 2 doubles and a run scored. In the first 3 innings of today's game he has another double and a 2-run homer. Problem is that he gets injured. Mayhaps that is why they are playing Kwan in center. Sort of a just in case thing. Don't actually know if Chase DeLauter will make it to opening day but Cleveland DOES need more punch in their batting lineup.

If Chase DeLauter does make the team I could easily see the top of the order being Kwan, Not yet sure, Jose Ramirez and Chase DeLauter at cleanup.

 

[jaylach47 163]

Sigh, sorry to make so many posts in a row but just thought that I'd mention something in case you have a favorite team but are no longer in the area to get local TV coverage.

I pay $99.99/year to have all Cleveland games streamed. Sounds expensive but breaks down to just $0.62 per game.

www.mlb.com/tv

 

[Whitecloudminnowguy09]

Braves fan all the way. Seeing how Acuna is 200% this year, and we have more depth in the field (Mateo, Heim, Yastrzemski, and pitching, Suarez) it is looking really really good this year for our chances of the NL East title. We had the best off-season by far in our division.

 

[Papa]

Grew up close to Boston. Raised to dislike Yankees. Married a girl from Western New York (60 years ago) and became a Mets fan as felt like traitor to adopt the Yanks!! Now I am able to at least show some appreciation but not go overboard. Anyway, Go METS!!

 

[jaylach47 163]

And Wednesday it starts for real but just one game; Yankees/Giants. Thursday is the real start for most teams.

Man, Cleveland has a hard start playing Seattle in Seattle followed by the Dodgers, then The Cubs. Ten tough games with only one off day and most on the road. A little break with this followed by three with KC. If they come out of the start at .500 or above I will consider it a success.

Due to weather, and having an open field, Cleveland normally starts with a lot of road games. This tends to hurt their season start but helps in the second half of the season as they are largely at home. Last season shows this as they set a MLB record for the biggest comeback in history to win a division.

Assuming he makes the team, the White Sox have a rookie that is a speed demon. Can't remember his name or even position but this kid is FAST. Earlier in the preseason against Cleveland he actually stole third when the catcher threw back to the pitcher. He had also just stole second. Actually the steal of third MAY have been more smart base running than speed. Think about it... The throw from the catcher back to the pitcher is going to be relatively soft so there is more time to get to the next base. Either way the kid is just plain FAST!

I can't wait for 'real' baseball! I don't watch much as to other teams but rarely miss streaming Cleveland. Last year I missed all of 3-4 games.

 

[anewbie]

I can't wait for 'real' baseball! I don't watch much as to other teams but rarely miss streaming Cleveland. Last year I missed all of 3-4 games.

Only a couple of more days...

 

[fishorama44 18]

We're Philly fans here. I don't follow all the preseason trade what ifs. We lost some good players, hopefully we can win some games with the new guys. I'll learn just who when the season starts soon.

 

[Fishmanic47 163]

The local senior center hosts a Red Sox opening day screening. They hand out hot dogs, popcorn, peanuts, and crackerjacks .
I went last year.. it was awesome. Everyone wears their Red Sox gear.

 

[jaylach47 163]

The local senior center hosts a Red Sox opening day screening. They hand out hot dogs, popcorn, peanuts, and crackerjacks .
I went last year.. it was awesome. Everyone wears their Red Sox gear.

Sounds fun!