The 2015 Major League Baseball Player Chatter, News and Fantasy Thread

[Chi_archie]

Shane Greene's strange season

The Tigers starter allowed a whopping five homers in just 1 2/3 innings to the Angels last night, sinking his ERA to 5.19. This after allowing just one earned run in his first three starts for Detroit, who traded for Greene this offseason.

that is just plain crazy

[EmpireMaker]

Marlins starting pitcher Jose Fernandez was outstanding during an extended spring start Monday.
The right-hander, who is coming off Tommy John surgery last year, struck out seven in three innings, according to The Miami Herald. He didn't allow a hit and walked just one, while sitting between 94-97 mph on the radar gun with his fastball.
He ended his extended spring start Monday with six straight strikeouts.
The 2013 NL Rookie of the Year said he will begin a rehab assignment with Class A Jupiter on Saturday.

[Shortstop]

Marlins starting pitcher Jose Fernandez was outstanding during an extended spring start Monday.
The right-hander, who is coming off Tommy John surgery last year, struck out seven in three innings, according to The Miami Herald. He didn't allow a hit and walked just one, while sitting between 94-97 mph on the radar gun with his fastball.
He ended his extended spring start Monday with six straight strikeouts.
The 2013 NL Rookie of the Year said he will begin a rehab assignment with Class A Jupiter on Saturday.

This is good news and very encouraging! Fernandez has all the tools to be a future Hall Of Famer...

[Shortstop]

Shane Greene's strange season

The Tigers starter allowed a whopping five homers in just 1 2/3 innings to the Angels last night, sinking his ERA to 5.19. This after allowing just one earned run in his first three starts for Detroit, who traded for Greene this offseason.

Another perfect example of what a funny game baseball can be!

[Shortstop]

Staying on the topic of rehab starts - Justin Verlander's didn't go nearly as well...

Verlander gave up 3 runs in 2 2/3 innings against Indianapolis (Pittsburgh's AAA squad)

http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/12986845/justin-verlander-detroit-tigers-shaky-1st-rehab-start

[koz-man]

Rangers call up young slugger

Texas recalled top prospect Joey Gallo today to replace 3B Adrian Beltre, who was placed on the DL with a sprained thumb. Gallo, ranked No. 11 in Keith Law's Top 100 prospects in 2015, has 113 HRs in 330 minor-league games.

[Bluehorseshoe]

Rangers call up young slugger

Texas recalled top prospect Joey Gallo today to replace 3B Adrian Beltre, who was placed on the DL with a sprained thumb. Gallo, ranked No. 11 in Keith Law's Top 100 prospects in 2015, has 113 HRs in 330 minor-league games.

Is that the right guy?

[Shortstop]

MLB Batting Average Leaders:

1.		Gordon, D	MIA	.370
2.		Fielder, P	TEX	.359
3.		Goldschmidt, P	ARI	.354
4.		Kipnis, J	CLE	.340
5.		Gonzalez, A	LAD	.339

[Shortstop]

UCLA, the top overall National Seed, trailing Maryland out in Los Angeles.

The Terrapins lead 2-0 in 7th inning with the Bruins threatening...

Gotta love the College Baseball National Championship!

The winner advances to play Virginia in the Super Regionals which begin on Friday...

[EmpireMaker]

Jacob deGrom took a perfect game into the sixth and allowed two hits over eight innings, leading the New York Mets to a 7-0 win over the San Diego Padres on Monday night. He had 8k's

[EmpireMaker]

A J Ramos is the new Marlins closer.

[Chi_archie]

Jacob deGrom took a perfect game into the sixth and allowed two hits over eight innings, leading the New York Mets to a 7-0 win over the San Diego Padres on Monday night. He had 8k's

Very impressive young man

[koz-man]

OTD: Lou Gehrig replaces Wally Pipp

On June 2, 1925, Wally Pipp had a headache and popped a couple of Aspirin, so Lou Gehrig stepped in at first -- and "The Iron Horse" would not miss a game for the next 2,128 games. Said Wally Pipp: "I took the two most expensive Aspirin in history."

[EmpireMaker]

Jacob deGrom took a perfect game into the sixth and allowed two hits over eight innings, leading the New York Mets to a 7-0 win over the San Diego Padres on Monday night. He had 8k's

@JdeGrom19 became just the 3rd pitcher in the modern era w/ 8 or more K’s & 0 BB in 3 straight starts. #MetsFacts

[mpaschal34]

Gallo was suppose to only be up two weeks and then go to Round Rock....hmmm could be an interesting situation.

Then again, John Daniels said at the beginning of the season there was NO chance of Gallo playing at the major league level this year.

[Shortstop]

OTD: Lou Gehrig replaces Wally Pipp

On June 2, 1925, Wally Pipp had a headache and popped a couple of Aspirin, so Lou Gehrig stepped in at first -- and "The Iron Horse" would not miss a game for the next 2,128 games. Said Wally Pipp: "I took the two most expensive Aspirin in history."

Haha! Awesome!

[Shortstop]

The Super Regionals are set to begin on Friday. This is going to be a great weekend of College Baseball!

I really like Miami to win it all, but the field is wide open at this point...

http://www.ncaa.com/interactive-bracket/baseball/d1

[MexicanStallion]

Will Seattle finally make the change here? Smith the next guy?

Fernando Rodney blew the save, letting the Yankees score once in the ninth inning as the Mariners went on to lose in 11 innings on Tuesday.


Rodney issued a leadoff walk, but then got two quick outs and it seemed like he would find his way out of trouble. The Yankees cobbled together a single followed by a Stephen Drew double to tie the game. Somehow, it's only Rodney's third blown save. He's pitched very poorly this year, currently holding a 6.85 ERA with a 20/12 K/BB ratio in 22 1/3 innings. The Mariners have to be running thin on patience with Rodney. If a change is made, Carson Smith would likely move into the closer's role. Fantasy owners in need of saves may want to stash him just in case.

[Chi_archie]

Gallo was suppose to only be up two weeks and then go to Round Rock....hmmm could be an interesting situation.

Then again, John Daniels said at the beginning of the season there was NO chance of Gallo playing at the major league level this year.

wow he said that?

crazy

[koz-man]

The Super Regionals are set to begin on Friday. This is going to be a great weekend of College Baseball!

I really like Miami to win it all, but the field is wide open at this point...

http://www.ncaa.com/interactive-bracket/baseball/d1

I was just thinking who you are a fan of and are rooting for....

[EmpireMaker]

Eduardo Rodriguez tossed another gem today, this kid looks ready to stay. He might be the Red Sox ace at this point. He pitched 7 innings, 2 hits, 7 Strike outs (and 2 walks in the 7th inning).

[Chi_archie]

Congrats on 1,000 posts!

[Shortstop]

Get 'em, Frankie!

Get out the brooms, baby!!!!

Liriano (W, 3-4)	7.0	4	1	1	1	6	0	102-68	3.24
Hughes (H, 10)	1.0	2	0	0	0	0	0	16-11	3.47
Scahill	0.1	3	1	1	0	0	0	10-7	1.83
Melancon (S, 16)	0.2	0	0	0	0	0	0	5-5	2.45

[Shortstop]

Congrats on 1,000 posts!

God Bless!

[Shortstop]

Here's To The Next Thousand!!!

[MexicanStallion]

A gem from a Houston rookie.

Lance McCullers was terrific on Wednesday, holding the Orioles to one run over nine innings in a complete game win.


The young right-hander scattered four hits while walking none and striking out 11. The lone run came in on a Delmon Young single in the fourth inning. McCullers allowed a two-out single to Adam Jones in the ninth inning, prompting a visit from the dugout, but manager A.J. Hinch decided to let him stay in. On his 107th pitch, McCullers struck out Chris Davis to end the game. The rookie, over four starts, has a 1.88 ERA with a 1.00 WHIP and a 29/6 K/BB ratio in 24 innings. He'll look for a repeat performance next week in Chicago against the White Sox.

[Otters27]

UCLA, the top overall National Seed, trailing Maryland out in Los Angeles.

The Terrapins lead 2-0 in 7th inning with the Bruins threatening...

Gotta love the College Baseball National Championship!

The winner advances to play Virginia in the Super Regionals which begin on Friday...

anything can happen in college baseball if your team has pitching. Teams are done when they get to guys with 6+ era as seen by vandy and miami blowing out radford and columbia

[Chi_archie]

Kris Bryant named mlb's rookie of the month for May

http://chicago.suntimes.com/baseball/7/71/659943/kris-bryant-earns-national-league-rookie-month

[EmpireMaker]

How much impact do you guys think Trumbo will have playing for Seattle ? Will his numbers improve ? Will he help the team much? Will he be able to play/DH every day ?

[koz-man]

D-backs place Archie Bradley on 15-day DL

The RHP has shoulder tendinitis and has struggled since returning from a sinus fracture caused by a line drive to the face April 28. He's failed to pitch past the fifth inning in four starts since his return, going 0-3 with a 7.42 ERA.

[MexicanStallion]

D-backs place Archie Bradley on 15-day DL

The RHP has shoulder tendinitis and has struggled since returning from a sinus fracture caused by a line drive to the face April 28. He's failed to pitch past the fifth inning in four starts since his return, going 0-3 with a 7.42 ERA.

Used a waiver claim on him and wow has he been a disaster. I hope this DL stint does him some good.

[EmpireMaker]

Used a waiver claim on him and wow has he been a disaster. I hope this DL stint does him some good.

I drafted him cheap in one league and dropped him. Tulo and Cargo have been real flops this season too.

[Shortstop]

anything can happen in college baseball if your team has pitching. Teams are done when they get to guys with 6+ era as seen by vandy and miami blowing out radford and columbia

Very true! There were several absolute blowouts in the Regionals. No Pitching = No Chance!

However, I was very surprised that Arkansas crushed Missouri State this afternoon.

Experience and nerves play a major role also...

[Shortstop]

How much impact do you guys think Trumbo will have playing for Seattle ? Will his numbers improve ? Will he help the team much? Will he be able to play/DH every day ?

I think a change of scenery is just what Trumbo needed.

I expect his numbers to improve as he may be playing more relaxed now...

[Shortstop]

I drafted him cheap in one league and dropped him.

Tulo and Cargo have been real flops this season too.

I expected big seasons from both of them.

They still have a while to turn things around but it's definitely no guarantee that either of them will...