MLB 2026

[Whitecloudminnowguy09]

Fish, we need some more wins! Go Phillies! Up and down again, yes it’s early, but…..
Ed

Well, I think it will be the Braves, Phillies when it comes down to the NL East title. Not really impressed with the Mets, although they are 7-5, but still, I do not see them making the playoffs.

Hope you guys dont get the title or Wild Card though, y'all beat us up twice in the playoffs lol.

 

[jaylach47 163]

Yep. I love college football, college baseball (15 billion times better than MLB as far as crazy games), college bball, (congrats to Michigan on the title, and MLB. But MLB is my fav, always has always will be.

So true. I think he is just a natural at the sport. Also appreciate him putting Tim Anderson's butt on the ground.
You know who else is a freak of nature? The right now RBI leader, Rookie of the year 2025 Drake Baldwin. Personally, I think he is going to be in MVP voting by the end of the year. Most consistent player (aside from Freddie Freeman, his avg is always 300, past braves hero) on the planet right now. 17 hits, 15 RBIS. .321 avg, what?? I know it is only over 10 games in this year, but it is not just this year. The guy won the ROY in 25; his stats were awesome. 111 hits. 80 RBIS. 274 ba (not bad for a rookie), a OPS+ of 127. Amazing. Not to mention a great defensive catcher as well. He has come in clutch already this year. In the Royals series he went off. Sadly I only think he is the guy I can trust for a 2 out man on 2nd situation when your down by a run. He just gets it DONE.

Against the Angels Walt Weiss showed off his football skills. He DRILLED Jorge Soler!!! Unreal!!! That is by far one of the biggest brawls in the MLB in the last few years, I mean, they were throwing punches for a good time there, until Walt got low and put Soler on the grass. On a side note, Grant Holmes, and Lopez did great in their starts. Also, Riley and Acuna Jr finally woke up. Acuna has had a rough go at it thus far, but when he gets going on all 4 cylinders you cannot tell me he is not one of the greatest players in the game. Honestly, I would put him pound for pound up there with Ohtani. We all know what he did in 23.

Braves are 8-5, and have not lost a series yet. Leading NL east. I pray we keep it going.

Cleveland is also 8-5 with no series loss. They have also been playing quality teams such as going 2-2 against the Mariners and 2-1 against both the Dodgers and Cubs with 7 of the 10 games on the road. They also went 2-1 against KC

Hmmm, with 2 outs, down a run and a runner in scoring position who would I want at the plate for Cleveland? One of 2; Jose Rameriz or Steven Kwan. If I had to choose one of the 2 it would probably be Kwan. Of course, Rameriz is more likely to get an extra base hit than Kwan, but a single will score the run just as well in most cases. Kwan just puts the ball in play more and strikes out less even though Rameriz isn't going to ever lead the league as to strike outs. Actually, it would be a tough decision as both are great clutch hitters.

Tomorrow, 4/10/26, Cleveland visits the Braves in Atlanta for a weekend series. Should be a good series. Cleveland is pretty hot at the plate right now with 6-7 doubles yesterday against KC in a 10-2 win. Right now, Cleveland reminds me a bit of their 2016 Worls Series team but with more power. The great defense is still there with only 2 errors so far and more punch at the plate. Like the 2016 team they are getting that 2 out hit to score a run on a regular basis.

We will see who gets bragging rights. I wish your Braves luck but, as a Cleveland fan, hope it is all bad luck.

 

[Whitecloudminnowguy09]

Indeed! We shall see!


Kwan is on my fanasty team. And starting. I always nab him. Some people just do not realize the guy is consistent as heck.

Braves, are #1 in ERA in MLB, 2nd in Home runs, 5 in avg, 5th in hits, and 2nd in QS. Good to see them in the top 5 early on, unlike the 0-7 start last year. YIKES. I cannot tell you how bad they were last year, I am thrilled to see the bats wake up. Also, our closer, has a 0.00 ERA. That is a blessin, for sure.
(Note, ATL FP (fielding percantage) is 997. CLE, 993.) But, CLE tops the braves in OPS. BA goes to the braves.

But, lets let the bats do all the talking tonight! Good luck, or maybe not, I guess I hope yall come out dry for 3 days then heat back up lol.

 

[jaylach47 163]

OUCH!!

The only thing, besides never giving up, that Cleveland did well was to make the Braves go through 7 pitchers which could be a factor in games 2 & 3... Well, while not nearly enough, Cleveland DID show that they can score on the Braves' bullpen.

As far as the Braves fall in 2025, a lot of that was due to injuries.

 

[Whitecloudminnowguy09]

OUCH!!

The only thing, besides never giving up, that Cleveland did well was to make the Braves go through 7 pitchers which could be a factor in games 2 & 3... Well, while not nearly enough, Cleveland DID show that they can score on the Braves' bullpen.

As far as the Braves fall in 2025, a lot of that was due to injuries.

Suarez had a bad inning there, he fell apart quick. Our bullpen has been lights out but CLE did a good job getting to Suarez.

ATL was getting shut down overall by Cecconi then something happened and their offense exploded. They started teeing of him. Olson with the big blow. Acuna getting his first dinger is huge. Good win, next game today, same time.

But, our bullpen has not had to do much work as of late. They were ready to go last night, Lee and Bummer have a lot left in them, not to mention the other suarez, Robert.

Saturday night baseball, cannot beat it. Lets see who gets game 2!

 

[Whitecloudminnowguy09]

Yes, always injuries. Schwellenbach, Strider, etc all down.

 

[Rusty_Shackleford47 162]

I found this yesterday and was entertained listening to the stories.
Rio, Rossi, and Lester are hilarious together.
3 ballplayer talking

 

[jaylach47 163]

@Whitecloudminnowguy09 I guess we shall need a 'rubber game tomorrow. Tonight's game was a lot more like what I'm used to seeing from Cleveland.

 

[fishorama44 18]

We got to see our Phillies win over D'backs on TV this morning! Nothing like brunch baseball, except brunch football, lol.

 

[Whitecloudminnowguy09]

@Whitecloudminnowguy09 I guess we shall need a 'rubber game tomorrow. Tonight's game was a lot more like what I'm used to seeing from Cleveland.

CLE did get the win thanks to a late game sperk of offense and a shut down by Messick. Sale on the mound tomorrow, so not worried about that, but lets hope the offense continues to shine after a breeak of it last night

@Whitecloudminnowguy09 I guess we shall need a 'rubber game tomorrow. Tonight's game was a lot more like what I'm used to seeing from Cleveland.

 

[Whitecloudminnowguy09]

On a side note, ATL has new city connects, slong with a few other MLB teams. Out of everyone top 2 would be for me the braves and reds. @jaylach which ones are your fav?

 

[Whitecloudminnowguy09]

Comparing braves, gaurdians thru first 15 games

Team Stats​

team	AVG	R	H	HR	OBP	SLG	ERA	WHIP	BB	K	OBA	Day
CLE	.219	57	105	14	.313	.365	3.41	1.20	56	155	.210	3-2
ATL	.258	77	132	20	.328	.432	2.50	1.00	43	115	.191	2-3

 

[jaylach47 163]

On a side note, ATL has new city connects, slong with a few other MLB teams. Out of everyone top 2 would be for me the braves and reds. @jaylach which ones are your fav?

To be honest I haven't paid enough attention to have an opinion.

 

[jaylach47 163]

Oh well...

Personally I think Cleveland should have pulled Bibee a lot earlier.

 

[fishorama44 18]

Phillies are against the Cubs tomorrow & we get them om TV! We lost the series to ARI but at least we won 1. Harper & Schwarber both did OK in our win, but they need to step it up!