Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images Each of the series is tied 1-1. The MLB Division Series are in their 20th season, having begun with the Wild Card era in 1995 (21st, if you count the “division series” that were played in the contrived “split season” strike year of 1981). This is the first time that all four Division Series have headed to Game 3 tied 1-1. While there are still … [Read more...] about A look at the MLB Division Series as they head to Game 3
2024 NL Division Series, Game 2: Mets vs. Philles, Padres vs. Dodgers
Photo by Harry How/Getty Images The National League series continue. Here’s all the info you will need for the two National League Division Series games taking place Sunday. MLB.com Gameday for Mets vs. Phillies. Mets lead series 1-0. RHP Luis Severino vs. LHP Cristopher Sánchez. 3:08 p.m. CT. TV: FS1. Announcers: Adam Amin, A.J. Pierzynski and Adam Wainwright. MLB.com … [Read more...] about 2024 NL Division Series, Game 2: Mets vs. Philles, Padres vs. Dodgers
Baseball history unpacked, October 7
Happy birthday, Jose Cardenal! | Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Not the best day historically for playoff Cubs teams. Happy birthday to Jose Cardenal and many others. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, … [Read more...] about Baseball history unpacked, October 7
Outside The Confines: Iconic October baseball is upon us
Photo by Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images This postseason is shaping up to be a fun one. Happy Monday everyone! We’ve already had plenty of excitement this postseason, with some unexpected winners in the Wild Card series, and some intense games to start off the Divison series. Today we’re going to look at an incredible home run robbery played off as a trick, a game-changing … [Read more...] about Outside The Confines: Iconic October baseball is upon us
Hey, Fox-TV! Why won’t you show the pitch timer on postseason broadcasts?
Fox Sports They’re the only channel that refuses to do this. During Game 2 of the NL Division Series between the Padres and Dodgers, Padres righthander Yu Darvish committed a pitch timer violation. Here it is. It happened on a 1-2 pitch to Freddie Freeman in the first inning. Now, there was absolutely no doubt about what happened because you can hear plate umpire John … [Read more...] about Hey, Fox-TV! Why won’t you show the pitch timer on postseason broadcasts?