Are you ready for another season of Major League Baseball? Pt.2!

[Ghost]

Well, welcome to another edition of "Are you ready for another season of Major League Baseball?" this time hosted by your one and only Ghost! (Don't worry, I made sure it was alright with Mr.Pikachu)

So here, you can discuss stats, teams , players, games, etc... Anything to do with baseball. So to start it off...

How bout them Red Sox?

No seriously though, I'll post some stats about tonight's games as of April 13th at 3:43 PM EST.

Currently the Chicago Cubs are leading Cincinatti 5-0... not too sure about the pitching matchups, but ill post that.

The Los Angeles Angels will face off against the Red Sox at 7:05 EST. RHP John Lackey (2-0, 0.75 ERA) will being going up against Veteran RHP Tim Wakefield (0-1, 1.50 ERA)

The Chicago White Sox will take on Cleveland, with RHP Javier Vazquez (1-0, 0.00 ERA) taking on RHP Fausto Carmona (0-0, 0.00 ERA) who is filling in for the injured Cliff Lee. Gametime is 7:05 EST.

The Houston Astros will take on the Philidelphia Philies, with veteran RHP Roy Oswalt (1-0. 1.08 ERA) taking on the Phillies RHP Brett Myers (0-1, 6.75 ERA), who was roughed up in his last outing against Florida. GT is 7:05 EST

The Kansas City Royals will take on Baltimore at 7:05 EST, with RHP Brandon Duckworth (0-0, 0.00 ERA), coming off a great first start, posting 6 1/3 scoreless innings, will take on the Orioles' young ace LHP Erik Bedard (1-1, 6.94 ERA) who will be pitching after a impressive start against the Yankees, where he retired 20 of that last 22 batters he faced.

The San Fransisco Giants will seek revenge against the Pittsburgh Pirates at 7:05 EST, with veteran RHP Russ Ortiz (0-1, 5.40 ERA) taking on the young LHP Zach Duke (1-0, 3.46), who held the Reds to Two runs over 6+ Innings on Sunday.

In Toronto, The Two Aces will meet as at 7:07 EST as Cy Young Award Winner RHP Roy Halladay (1-0, 3.46 ERA) will take on the young ace of the Detriot Tigers, RHP Jeremy Bonderman (0-0, 3.75 ERA) , who has a 3.75 ERA against Toronto.

In New York City, Rookie RHP Mike Pelfrey (who was 2-1 with a 5.48 ERA in 2006), getting his first start of the season, will take on RHP John Patterson (0-2, 9.35 ERA) at 7:10 EST. John Patterson has never won a game at Shea Stadium.

In Atlanta, LHP Mark Redman (0-1, 7.94 ERA) will try to get over his abysmal first start as he takes on LHP Dontrelle Willis (2-0, 3.00 ERA), who is 4-4 with a 4.78 ERA in 14 career starts against the Braves. Gametime is 7:35 EST.

In St Louis at 8:10 EST, young RHP Anthony Reyes (0-1, 5.40 ERA) will face off against the impressive RHP Ben Sheets (1-1, 3.60 ERA) who gave up five runs on nine hits against the Chicago Cubs.

The Tampa Bay Devil Rays will try and stop their 10 game losing streak against the Minnesota Twins at 8:10 EST, as young LHP Scott Kazmir (0-1, 6.75 ERA) will take on the ace of the Twins rotation, LHP Johan Santana (2-0, 2.77 ERA)

In Arizona,the somewhat Struggling Colorado Rockies will take on the Arizona Diamondbacks, who have gotten off to a tremondous 7-3 start. RHP Josh Fogg (0-0, 2.84 ERA) will take on Cy Young winner RHP Brandon Webb (1-0, 4.50) at 9:40 PM

The New York Yankees will travel to Oakland, with LHP Kei Igawa (0-0, 12.60 ERA) trying to rebound after a horrible start against Baltimore. RHP Dan Haren (0-2, 0.69 ERA) has done very good this season, but just has not got enough run support. Hopefully the A's, led by the flaming Mike Piazza, can beat the Yankees at 10:05 EST.

In Seattle, Veteran LHP Jarrod Washburn (0-0, 3.00 ERA) will go up against Texas' ace, RHP Kevin Millwood (1-1, 4.91 ERA). Washburn has not pitched and 10 days and Seattle fans are hoping he will get off to a good start. Gametime is 10:05 EST

In Los Angeles, The San Diego Padres will take on the Los Angeles Dodgers at 10:40 , with good Ol' Veteran LHP David Wells (0-0, 2.70 ERA) taking on the also experienced RHP Derek Lowe (1-1, 5.73)

I'll post the stats around the league later too.

[Ghost]

Sorry for the Double Post, but this wouldn't fit in the other post

MLB LEAGUE LEADERS AS OF APRIL 12TH

(#) indictates they are tied for a place (# in the middle)

MLB Leader (AVG) (Top 10)

1.Akinori Iwamura (TB) is leading the league in batting in at .433
2.Derrek Lee (CHC) is batting .424
3.Ronnie Belliard (WAS) is batting .406
4.Miguel Cabrera (FLA) is batting in at .406 (3)
5.Aramis Ramirez (CHC) is also batting in at .406 (3)
6.Vladimir Guerrero (LAA) is batting in at .405
7.Aaron Hill (TOR) is batting .400
8.Geoff Jenkins (MIL) is also batting .400 (7)
9.J.D. Drew (BOS) is batting a impressive .393
10.Orlando Hudson (ARI) rounds off the pack at .390

MLB Leader (HR)

1. Alex Rodriguez (NYY)leads with 6 HR
2. Jimmy Rollins (PHI)is surprislingy in second with 5 HR
3. Miguel Cabrera (FLA)has hit 4 HR
4. Adam Dunn (CIN)has also hit 4 HR (3)
5. Ian Kinsler (TEX)surprisingly has also hit 4 HR. (3)
6. Grady Sizemore (CLE)is 6th in the league with 4 HR. (3)
7. Adrian Gonzalez (SD) has hit 3 HR so far.
8. Vladimir Guerrero (LAA) ties in with 3 HR. (7)
9. Geoff Jenkins (MIL) also ties with 3 HR(7)
10. Justin Morneau (MIN), former MVP, has hit 3 HR (7)
11. Tieing in at 7 is Ty Wiggington (TB) with 3 HR(7)

LEADER IN RBI

1. Alex Rodrigues (NYY) has 16 RBI
2. Miguel Cabrera (FLA) has hit 12 RBI
3. Vladimir Guerrero (LAA) has hit 11 RBI
4. Aaron Hill (TOR) has hit 11 RBI as well. (3)
5. Jose Reyes (NYM) has surprisingly hit 11 RBI. (3)
6. Carlos Beltran (NYM) has hit 9 RBI
7. Mark Ellis (OAK) has hit 9 RBI (6)
8. Jeff Francouer (ATL) has hit 9 RBI (6)
9. Adrian Gonzalez (SD) has also hit 9 RBI (6)
10. Jimmy Rollins (PHI) ends us at 10 with 9 RBI. (6)

LEADER IN STOLEN BASES

1. Jose Reyes (NYM) Leads with 5 SB
2. Eric Byrnes (ARI) is second with 4 SB
3. Kazuo Matsui (COL) is in third with 4 SB (2)
4. Ryan Freel (CIN) has 4 SB as well. (2)
5. Akinori Iwamura (TB) is 5th with 3 SB.
6. Russel Martin (LAD) has 3 SB (5)
7. Juan Pierre (LAD) also has 3 SB (5)
8. Scott Podsendik (CHW) has 3 SB (5)
9. Hanley Ramirez (FLA) has 3 SB (5)
10. Dave Roberts (SD) rounds off with 3 SB. (5)

LEADERS IN ERA

1. Felix Hernandez (SEA) leads with a 0.00 ERA
2. Chris Samspon (HOU) is in at 0.00 ERA (1)
3. Justin Verlander (DET) is in at a 0.00 ERA (1)
4. Tim Hudson (ATL) is 4th in the league with a 0.64 ERA
5. Brad Penny (LAD) is in at a 0.68 ERA
6. Dan Haren (OAK) has a 0.69 ERA
7. Jake Peavy (SD) has a 0.69 ERA as well (6)
8. John Lackey (LAA) has a 0.75 ERA
9. Carlos Silva (MIN) has a 0.77 ERA
10. Chuck James (ATL) has a 0.82 ERA

LEADERS IN K'S

1. Felix Hernandez (SEA) has fanned 18
2. John Smoltz (ATL) has K'd 17 batters
3. Cole Hamels (PHI) has struck out 15 batters
4. Scott Kazmir (TB) has 15 K's (3)
5. Gil Meche (KC) has 15 Strike outs (3)
6. Brett Myers (PHI) has 15 K's (3)
7. Johan Santana (MIN) has 15 K's as well.(3)
8. Daisuke Matsuzaka (BOS) has 14 K's
9. Daniel Cabrera (BAL) also has 14 K's (8)
10. Ted Lilly (CHC) also has 14 strike outs. (8)

[mr_pikachu]

Thanks for getting things rolling, Ghost. (I don't own the "TPM Baseball King" title, by the way... you didn't need to ask permission to post this. )

I'm looking forward to tonight's Cardinals game. We'll see if Sheets lives up to the billing you gave him, especially considering his weak performance against the sub-par Cubs. (I'm not just saying that because I'm a Cubs hater... their lineup has honestly looked weaker and weaker each of the last three or four years.)

Also, I'm very curious how Igawa has an ERA over 12 and doesn't have a loss. May have to look him up later. o_0

[Ghost]

The lefty allowed seven runs on eight hits with three walks and two strikeouts. He also allowed two home runs, hit a batter and committed an error. Only 53 of his 97 pitches were for strikes.

I'm pretty sure that that was the start where A-Rod hit his first grand slam.

[mr_pikachu]

Oh, that's right. The game-winning grand slam. He just lucked out and got late run support.

Not sure what the weather's like in St. Louis... tonight's game could very well be rained out. We're having major storms in Oklahoma, after all. And I wanted to spend the night watching my redbirds take their fifth straight... *whines*

[Perfect Chaos]

Well, I know the Mets got off to a great start, but the last 3 games or so we've cooled off a bit. Hopefully we can pick up the pace a bit tonight against the Nationals and start up the same domination that we did last year.

Looking forward to another good season!

-Sean

[Ghost]

Is it just me or is J.D Drew on fire?

[mr_pikachu]

I wouldn't say he's on fire... I'd say that for once, he's healthy. Only time will tell if Francona's strategy to rest him one out of ten games keeps him that way.

One other thing. Consider who he's played so far: Kansas City, Seattle, and Texas. All three are giving up an average of about five runs a game, which is nothing to celebrate. So it's no surprise that someone for the Sox might appear to have caught a little flame.

[Ghost]

APRIL 14, 2007: TODAY'S GAMES


In Cleveland, After their losing game last night, will try to rebound, sending veteran RHP Paul Byrd (0-0, -.--) to face off against LHP John Danks (0-1, 4.50) at 1:05 ET

In Chicago, The Cubs will try to come back and win after their loss yesterday, sending RHP Bronson Arroyo (0-1, 3.86) up against young LHP Rich Hill (1-0, 1.29) at 1:05 ET

In Toronto, RHP A.J Burnett (1-1, 7.27) will face off against RHP Chad Durbin (0-1, 11.57) at 1:07 ET

In New York, The Nationals will try to beat the Mets as they send young RHP Shawn Hill (0-2, 3.29) against veteran RHP "El Duque" Hernandez (1-0, 1.38) at 1:10 PM

In Boston, 37 year old RHP Hector Carrasco (0-0, 1.80), who has made 618 major league apparences, will face off against Veteran RHP Curt Schilling (1-1, 4.91) at 3:55 ET

In Philidelphia, Houston will send RHP Woody Williams (0-1, 4.22) against the phenominal LHP Cole Hamels (0-0, 1.38) at 3:55 ET

RHP Vincente Padilla (0-2, 6.94) will go up against struggling RHP Miguel Batista (0-1, 15.43) in Seattle at 3:55 PM

The Marlins will send in young LHP Scott Olsen (2-0, 4.35) will face off against Brave's starter RHP Kyle Davies (0-0, 2.70) at 7:05 ET

LHP Odalis Perez (0-2, 10.80) will be sent in by the Royals to face off against RHP Daniel Cabrera (1-1, 3.07) at 7:05 ET

Struggling "ace" LHP Barry Zito (0-2, 8.18) will be sent in by the Giants to face RHP Tony Armas (0-1, 13.50) at 7:05 ET

Former Cardinal RHP Jeff Suppan (0-2, 4.15) will face off against the Cardinals RHP Kip Wells (1-1, 1.38)

RHP Edwin Jackson (0-1, 6.35) will be sent in by the Devil Rays to face off against the Twin's RHP Sidney Ponson (0-1, 12.71) at 7:10 ET

The Yankees will send in RHP Darrel Rasner (0-1, 10.38) to face off against the A's RHP Joe Blanton (1-0, 3.97) at 9:05 ET)

RHP Aaron Cook (0-0, 3.60) of the Rockies will take on Arizona's RHP Livan Hernandez (1-0, 1.29) at 9:40 ET

Phenominal Ace RHP Jake Peavy (1-0, 0.69) of the Padres will go up against the Dodger's ace RHP Jason Schimdt (1-1, 4.00) at 10:10 ET

Ok, well those are today's games. I've Kinda Shortened up the format a bit... I might think of just posting even shorter like (for Example)

RHP Shawn Hill (0-2, 3.29) vs Orlando Hernandez (1-0, 1.38) at 1:10 PM (Nationals vs Mets)

Any Suggestions to this?

BTW all Starting Pitchers are subject to change.

[kainashi]

fernando rodney sucks. that is all.

[Ghost]

fernando rodney sucks. that is all.

What did Rodney do?

[kainashi]

What did Rodney do?

the only thing he's good at is blowing games. at least the tigers came back and won today though so i'm happy.

[Ghost]

the only thing he's good at is blowing games. at least the tigers came back and won today though so i'm happy.

Hah... Rodney blew tonight;s game too

Anyways, Congratulations to the White Sox's Mark Buerhele, who just completed a no-hitter against the Texas Rangers.

Mets also beat the Marlins and Red Sox beat the Blue Jays, so i'm pretty happy.

Anyways, sorry I haven't been updating, I've been on vacation and haven't had much time to update.

[DarkTemplarZero]

How nasty are A-Rod's pecs? I swear, the guy probably wears at least a 36D bra, damn.

[Perfect Chaos]

lmao, I don't even wanna know DTZ

Yep, much kudos to Mark Buerhele for his awesome pitching performance against the Rangers tonight. Too bad I wasn't able to watch the game (or any games for that matter as I don't have cable ).

Maine was just pretty awesome tonight against the Marlins, except that one inning where he gave up the hit to Cabrera and then Borchard hit a homerun to lose out on the shutoff . Oh well, we still knocked the crap out of the Marlins either way .

I'll see if I can be a little more active here as well. Until tommorrow!

-Sean

[Ghost]

Yeah, personally, I believe that once Maine gets more experience I think he will win the Mets First no-hitter title.

On the A-Rod comment- I don't wanna think about it.

El Duque takes the hill today against the Marlin's Rick Vanden Hurk (0-0, 3.86). Hopefully the mets will crush them today

[Number1ChanseyFan]

Hah... Rodney blew tonight;s game too

Trade him to Cleveland. They need another lousy relief pitcher. I think they are collecting them or something.

[Ghost]

Trade him to Cleveland. They need another lousy relief pitcher. I think they are collecting them or something.

For some reason they only seem to be lousy in Cleveland

[Number1ChanseyFan]

For some reason they only seem to be lousy in Cleveland

Well, it didn't hurt that Mota's steroids didn't kick in until he was traded to the Mets. :p

As for the rest of Cleveland's bullpen... Roberto Hernandez is 40-something years old, Aaron Fultz has only had 1 good year in his career, (although Fultz has been pretty good so far...) Joe Borowski has always been average at best, I mean, just being in Cleveland doesn't make them lousy, I kinda anticipated the bullpen having serious issues this year, which is going to be one of the biggest reasons why they won't make the playoffs this year.

I am still kind of confused as to why the Indians threw $33 million to Jake Westbrook. He's good, but not that good, they have guys in the minors that should be able to do what he does. They needed to save that money for Travis Hafner and CC Sabathia since they can become free agents after 2008.

[Ghost]

Well, it didn't hurt that Mota's steroids didn't kick in until he was traded to the Mets. :p

As for the rest of Cleveland's bullpen... Roberto Hernandez is 40-something years old, Aaron Fultz has only had 1 good year in his career, (although Fultz has been pretty good so far...) Joe Borowski has always been average at best, I mean, just being in Cleveland doesn't make them lousy, I kinda anticipated the bullpen having serious issues this year, which is going to be one of the biggest reason why they won't make the playoffs this year.

I am still kind of confused as to why the Indians threw $33 million to Jake Westbrook. He's good, but not that good, they have guys in the minors that should be able to do what he does. They needed to save that money for Travis Hafner and CC Sabathia since they can become free agents after 2008.

Not that i'm taking a shot or Cleveland or anything, but it just seems that maybe the Pitching Coach there tries to tell the pitchers to do something else to change their windup/pitching style. Same thing has happened to too many of the Pirates starters...

Roberto Hernandez was a good Setup-man in 05-06 for the Mets. I'm pretty sure Joe Borowski was the marlin's closer before this year.

Also, Jake Westbrook has been looking pretty weak after that signing, which is why im against signing a pitcher in the middle of the year to a big contract, because the same thing happened to David Wright and it's still affecting him. D.Wright hasn't hit any Home Runs (Though he has been hitting low-mid .300) and probably feels he has to live up to his contract) Jake Westbrook may not be good the rest of the year...

[Number1ChanseyFan]

Hey, feel free to take a shot at Cleveland anytime you want!! I know they aren't very good, and I complain about them routinely.

I am not sure if the pitching coach is to blame, or the manager's handling of the players. There has been success with the pitching before with this coach and manager. The bullpen was horrible in 2004 and 2006, but in 2005, they somehow had one of the best bullpens that ever existed, and the starters were good too, the hitting was the problem then. The manager seems to leave pitchers in way too long when they are getting abused, but he also sometimes takes guys who are having a good start out because they are at 100 pitches. He also gives players off days at strange times, whenever he feels that they need a rest, I think that players should rest when slumping and play while they are hot. But one time a few years ago Hafner hit like 3 home runs in a double-header, and then he was given he next day off... and he's a DH!!

As for Westbrook, he has to be perfect to have success. He relies mostly on sinkerballs, he can't throw a straight fastball higher in the strike zone, so any team that has good low ball hitters (like typical power hitting lefties) will usually do pretty well against him, because he is so one-dimensional. Unless he is overthrowing, he is almost always within an inch above or below the knees, so he is predictable. That is why I would have rather the Indians invested in CC Sabathia. He is younger, throws harder, and is left-handed. Oh, and he can hit too, which helps in interleague, not to mention it will make NL teams very interested in him if he makes it to free agency. Plus, Westbrook did have major elbow surgery, I think in 2001 or 2002. CC has never had anything more than a muscle pull.

[mr_pikachu]

THe Cubs/Cards rivalry will be even more heated than usual today, as Jason Marquis goes up against his former team. Chicago is rated as the underdog, but don't expect St. Louis to make it easy for their former hurler.

[DarkTemplarZero]

Kiddos, it's only April, baseball doesn't quite matter yet, give it a few more months. The only interesting subject in baseball to discuss in April is A-Rod's pectoral muscles, and what size bra he wears. Either that or if Barry Bonds should be allowed to go after Hank Aaron's record. Methinks no, the guy is dirty.

[mr_pikachu]

Well, the Cubs-Cards game went badly. Got totally trashed by Marquis.

Then again, that's how the guy works. He's got amazing stuff, but he's a hothead... so he's either brilliant for the whole game, or he gets blasted as soon as the opponent strings together some hits. That's the whole reason we got rid of him... you couldn't rely on the guy, and so we couldn't use him at all in the playoffs.

He'd be great if he could just throw a no-hitter every game. -_-;;

[Ghost]

So far the Red Sox have taken 2 out of 3 from the Yankees, hopefully our Japanese import Daisuke Matsuzaka can take on the Yankees today.

[mr_pikachu]

I ask again, what's so great about Dice-K? I don't see what makes him any different from other imported hurlers aside from the fact that he gave his pitches cute little names. What makes him stand out?

I genuinely want to know, because I'm tired of being the only person who thinks that it's all just a pointless media circus. Tell me why he matters so much, because I'm curious.

[Number1ChanseyFan]

I ask again, what's so great about Dice-K? I don't see what makes him any different from other imported hurlers aside from the fact that he gave his pitches cute little names. What makes him stand out?

I genuinely want to know, because I'm tired of being the only person who thinks that it's all just a pointless media circus. Tell me why he matters so much, because I'm curious.

I don't really know, I haven't actually seen him pitch at all yet, but as far as I know, the only thing unique about him is supposed to be that he is extremely durable, (regularly throwing over 125-130 pitches a game in Japan, never icing his arm after games.) but that really doesn't translate over here, because managers and pitching coaches usually get worked up once a guy gets to 100-110 pitches.

And then there is that gyroball that he may or may not throw... I don't even know what exactly it is, or if he even throws it. I have heard so many different stories as to how the pitch supposedly acts, I have heard that it breaks almost straight across the plate right-to-left, almost like a cutter without any drop, I have heard that it kinda fades down and away from left handers like a screwball... so, I really don't know what it is or if it is real. Maybe a Red Sox expert or at least someone that has seen him pitch will know. XD

[Ghost]

I've watched him pitch so far and pitching from the windup he is phenominal, almost untouchable... Only thing is, he needs to not let anyone on base, otherwise the trouble starts. He's also very durable, and from what I know, he is either in first or second for the Strikeout title (Don't know how many K's Santana had his last start, Dice-k had 7 yesterday) and is a work-house (averging 7 innings a game)

So far, i'm very impresed with Dice-K, with the exception of last night, where even he himself said that he was nervous and hit both A-Rod and Jeter trying to throw to them inside.

Matsuzaka's Next start is gonna also be against the Yankees, facing Chase Wright again. It's supposed to be on ESPn, watch it then.

[Ghost]

Matsuzaka once again pitched well last night. Other then getting into a jam in the fourth inning, he pitched perfectly

Too bad the Mets lost.

[Pokemaster Ash]

Call me crazy, but I think the Cubs have a really good chance this year.

...really

...stop laughing at me!


*ahem* Anyway, they've shown in some games that they're quite capable of doing some damage against teams. Case in point would be the pwnage of the Cardinals yesterday. They're struggling early, but once they get in gear they just might be a real force to be reckoned with (especially with Lou Pinella leading them instead of Dusty Baker). The only weird thing is that there's always some guy in the bullpen who seems to be really bad in a given season (LaTroy Hawkins, then Ryan Dempster last year, now it seems to be Scott Eyre...), and then Kerry Wood and Mark Prior... Yikes.



And on the note of the Cardinals, I'd like to give my condolensces to the Cardinals and Cards fans at the loss of one of their players last night. For those who haven't heard, bullpen pitcher Josh Hancock was killed in a car accident at the age of 29. Naturally tonight's Cubs/Cardinals game has been postponed due to this tragic event.

[mr_pikachu]

And on the note of the Cardinals, I'd like to give my condolensces to the Cardinals and Cards fans at the loss of one of their players last night. For those who haven't heard, bullpen pitcher Josh Hancock was killed in a car accident at the age of 29. Naturally tonight's Cubs/Cardinals game has been postponed due to this tragic event.

Thanks. I appreciate you setting aside our rivalry to give your good wishes.

Jeez. First Kile, and now Hancock... it really doesn't pay to be a Redbird hurler these days...

[mr_pikachu]

After reading some more of the articles about Hancock, I admit to being a little teary-eyed right now. Nevertheless, I'm going to at least attempt to change the subject to something a little lighter.

For sale: one (losing) MLB team

Seriously, you have to see this. It even picked me up a little.

[Ghost]

Too bad I don't have enough money

On a good note, the mets won 1-0, with our Ace, John Maine pitching.

Unforuntaley, El Duque is making his monthly DL stint.

[Ghost]

wow, whats up with fausto carmona?? hasn't he had like 2 straight CG with no runs given up? Last night he had 4Ks, which is decent. I remember when Number1ChanseyFan was ripping him last year...

in other words, Red Sox win series against Tigers 3-1 and the Mets game back 5 runs in the bottom of the night to win.

[Number1ChanseyFan]

wow, whats up with fausto carmona?? hasn't he had like 2 straight CG with no runs given up? Last night he had 4Ks, which is decent. I remember when Number1ChanseyFan was ripping him last year...

XD Well, a lot had to do with the fact that he was something like 1-10 last year and when he was made into the closer he managed to lose 4 games in a single week!!

Oh, and Cleveland fans just like to complain, too. Even with them in first place right now, most people are just waiting for something to go wrong!! We can't just sit back and enjoy the team playing well, we always kinda wait for something bad to happen, because it always does, and that way there is no disappointment!! ^_^

[Perfect Chaos]

W00t, great pitching performance by Oliver Perez last night. Only allowed Matsui's homerun in the fourth inning, but Endy Chavez pulled us out of it in the next inning and we win 3-2 to drop the Yanks 10 games behind Boston, while we take a 2 game lead over the Braves.

Looking good so far guys, just two more games to go with Glavine pitching for us tonight

[Pokemaster Ash]

Well we're well into interleague now and, as I type this, Derrek Lee just made the White Sox pay with a grand slam in the 8th inning! The Cubs are letting their crosstown rivals have it so far this year. Of course, this series is at Wrigley, but it's still been some damn good baseball from the windy city.

The score, as I'm typing, is 11-6 in the 8th inning with the Cubs leading.

EDIT: And it's official. The final score is 11-6 Cubs, with the North Siders taking the first two games of the series. Can they sweep?

[Ghost]

It's back from the Dead!

Interleague play has started once again!

And Beckett is still 9-0

[Pokemaster Ash]

Bringing this topic back for a very important little moment for some of us.

The Chicago Cubs are in first place in the NL Central!

Winning off a wild pitch from the Phillies' closer (the second one in the inning), the Cubs won 5-4 while at the same time the Milwaukee Brewers lost to the New York Mets, allowing for the Cubs to take first place in their division.

Now technically the Cubs and Brewers are tied for first, but statistically speaking the Cubs are ahead of the Brewers (the Brewers have played more games, but a win and a loss so the average is still roughly the same), plus the Cubs have beaten up on them this year).

It's gonna happen...

(And by the way, I normally don't wish harm on anyone, but will someone PLEASE nail Barry Bonds in the knee with a 100mph fastball? He deserves to be taken out of the sport ASAP.)

[mr_pikachu]

Bonds hit #756 tonight.

Yay.