John_Havok

Name the Blue Jays player that handles his frustrations poorly and is a bad teammate.

NL central isnt far behind. It looks better right now with the Reds having a recent 10 game winning streak, but let's be real, it's still easily the 2nd worst division in baseball.

I know it's a tad early, but looking ahead to the trade deadline... is this year shaping up to be an exciting deadline or ... dull ? Look at the garbage divisions like either leagues Central... teams that are under .500 could feasibly still be in contention for the division titles and a playoff spot, so ... will there be far fewer teams that are pure sellers? Right now, obviously Oakland, White Sox, Tigers, Nats, Rockies and Cardinals are probably the only pure sellers, though the PIrates are rapidly falling into that category recently. Every other team in baseball you could probably make the case to be buyers or tweakers.

Best pitchers in the league last season. This year he's been rather pedestrian. Strikeouts are down, walks and hits are both up. Not a good recipe for continued success.

We were never bad. 4th and 5th place teams in the AL East are still better than all but a few select teams in the rest of the league.

These are all winnable series with the not outlandish chance of sweeps against Oakland, Detroit and Chicago. 9-6 would be the absolute minimum I would see as acceptable as the Boston series will be tough regardless.

Attabvoy Chap

Good work

Naw, Swanson is probably the right call, I just never feel great about him following Gausman when they are practically the identical pitcher except Swanson a slightly lesser version.

I dont like this... Swanson was seen yesterday and wasnt exactly fooling guys.

Not a great start to the 7th inning there Gaus... maybe have that pen going?

June 21 Bichette - 1 Point Springer - 2 Points Belt - 2 Points Vladdy - 3 Points Chapman - 3 Points Merrifield - 6 Points Kiermaier - 7 Points Espinal - 7 Points Heineman - 8 Points Off the bench: 10 Points - JaysAllMighty, John_Havok

Nothing in the rules about touching the plate before having possession of the ball, just can't block the path before having possession (i) Collisions at Home Plate (1) A runner attempting to score may not deviate from his direct pathway to the plate in order to initiate contact with the catcher (or other player covering home plate), or otherwise initiate an avoidable collision. If, in the judgment of the umpire, a runner attempting to score initiates contact with the catcher (or other player covering home plate) in such a manner, the umpire shall declare the runner out (regardless of whether the player covering home plate maintains possession of the ball). In such circumstances, the umpire shall call the ball dead, and all other base runners shall return to the last base touched at the time of the collision. If the runner slides into the plate in an appropriate manner, he shall not be adjudged to have violated Rule 6.01(i). Rule 6.01(i)(1) Comment: The failure by the runner to make an effort to touch the plate, the runner's lowering of the shoulder, or the runner's pushing through with his hands, elbows or arms, would support a determination that the runner deviated from the pathway in order to initiate contact with the catcher in violation of Rule 6.01(i), or otherwise initiated a collision that could have been avoided. A slide shall be deemed appropriate, in the case of a feet first slide, if the runner's buttocks and legs should hit the ground before contact with the catcher. In the case of a head first slide, a runner shall be deemed to have slid appropriately if his body should hit the ground before contact with the catcher. If a catcher blocks the pathway of the runner, the umpire shall not find that the runner initiated an avoidable collision in violation of this Rule 6.01(i)(1). (2) Unless the catcher is in possession of the ball, the catcher cannot block the pathway of the runner as he is attempting to score. If, in the judgment of the umpire, the catcher without possession of the ball blocks the pathway of the runner, the umpire shall call or signal the runner safe. Not withstanding the above, it shall not be considered a violation of this Rule 6.01(i)(2) if the catcher blocks the pathway of the runner in a legitimate attempt to field the throw (e.g., in reaction to the direction, trajectory or the hop of the incoming throw, or in reaction to a throw that originates from a pitcher or drawn-in infielder). In addition, a catcher without possession of the ball shall not be adjudged to violate this Rule 6.01(i)(2) if the runner could have avoided the collision with the catcher (or other player covering home plate) by sliding. Rule 6.01(i)(2) Comment: A catcher shall not be deemed to have violated Rule 6.01(i)(2) unless he has both blocked the plate without possession the ball (or when not in a legitimate attempt to field the throw), and also hindered or impeded the progress of the runner attempting to score. A catcher shall not be deemed to have hindered or impeded the progress of the runner if, in the judgment of the umpire, the runner would have been called out notwithstanding the catcher having blocked the plate. In addition, a catcher should use best efforts to avoid unnecessary and forcible contact while tagging a runner attempting to slide. Catchers who routinely make unnecessary and forcible contact with a runner attempting to slide (e.g., by initiating contact using a knee, shin guard, elbow or forearm) may be subject to discipline by the League President. All references to “the catcher” in this Rule 6.01(i) shall apply equally to other players covering home plate. In addition, Rule 6.01(i)(2) shall not apply to force plays at home plate.

Yeah I just watched the replay and I’m kinda baffled on that one. Catcher was off to the side and the runner had a clear lane to the plate.

OF defense for the win!

Tv jump from Varsho lol, great job running it down though

THought he was just undecided at this point, did he make it official?

Varsho has that same hand problem Vlad has... the hands start forward and down, then go back again before he swings.

Nah, he still sucks because Santana in the playoffs.

Another strike not called by the ump. That could be a big one

Pfft, Schneider should have seen that coming. Swanson giving it up like always. Making the right call to go to Mayza.

Damn, Swanson gave up a double. I guess Schneider should have went with someone else.

Why are these 4 out "Saves" seen as something so heroic, it's like... 5 extra pitches for a guy who's supposed to be your best pen arm. .

Unreal decisions by Schneider for these pinch hitters to come in and score some runs. Brilliant managing.

Springer's lumber dies a heroic death!