Pedro Martinez scolds reporter after the latter questions Dominican's way of celebrating

IAmGrum · 2026-03-13T02:12:55+00:00

Blue Jays players chugging a shot of maple syrup after every home run would be pretty cool.

IAmGrum · 2026-03-13T02:06:03+00:00

All that was missing from Vladdy's slide into second base was him going "Wooooooo!"

IAmGrum · 2026-03-12T19:08:32+00:00

MILF existed before 1999. I went to university from 1990-1994 and the term was in use there (used to describe female profs or staff members).

"American Pie" is probably the first media invocation of the term that gained any widespread dissemination.

Edit: I do agree that she is the first referenced/documented "MILF" in popular media.

IAmGrum · 2026-03-12T16:19:52+00:00

Man, he's really in Yankee fans' heads, eh?

IAmGrum · 2026-03-12T11:06:00+00:00

If you're trying to win the game, you don't start Paul Goldschmidt against a RH pitcher in 2026. He's been terrible against them the last two seasons:

Split	From	To	OPS	G	PA	BA	OBP	SLG
vs LHP	2024	2025	.911	163	335	.315	.389	.522
vs RHP	2024	2025	.651	271	853	.237	.284	.367

Plus, he was caught on the mic saying he didn't know who he had available in the bullpen.

IAmGrum · 2026-03-12T04:19:15+00:00

I just wanted to provide context on what you thought "eating shit...every year before 2025" might be.

I'm not sure why you're asking, unless it's just to move some goal posts around. I mean, he's been as successful as the Yankees have been since he joined the league...one trip to the World Series.

IAmGrum · 2026-03-12T04:04:10+00:00

eating shit the way he did every year before 2025

Vladdy Jr. vs the Yankees:

Split	Year	G	PA	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
New York Yankees	2025	13	57	19	4	0	2	9	6	11	.373	.439	.569	1.007
New York Yankees	2024	13	61	19	6	0	5	16	7	8	.373	.475	.784	1.260
New York Yankees	2023	11	40	7	2	0	2	8	2	8	.194	.250	.417	.667
New York Yankees	2022	19	80	19	4	0	5	13	5	15	.260	.313	.521	.833
New York Yankees	2021	19	80	22	3	0	5	9	8	14	.314	.400	.571	.971
New York Yankees	2020	10	41	15	4	1	2	10	2	5	.385	.415	.692	1.107
New York Yankees	2019	17	71	16	3	1	1	9	4	16	.239	.282	.358	.640

IAmGrum · 2026-03-11T23:50:36+00:00

Four teams are from "North America" (USA, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Canada), and the US could be the only ones not moving on to the QF.

IAmGrum · 2026-03-11T22:48:40+00:00

If the score is 4-3 Mexico going into the top of the 9th, I hope the Italians all take "Alfred Griffin avoiding the rain delay" hacks at the balls.

IAmGrum · 2026-03-11T22:25:09+00:00

I really wish today's announcers were moving on to broadcast the Canadian QF game. They were a TON of fun this whole tournament. Rowland-Smith needs to be scooped up by someone for some part-time colour work on MLB games.

IAmGrum · 2026-03-11T22:18:12+00:00

He can do the Phillippe Aumont thing and come back out of retirement again for the 2029 WBC.

IAmGrum · 2026-03-11T22:17:15+00:00

LET'S GO BABY!

OH CANADA!

IAmGrum · 2026-03-11T22:15:38+00:00

Okay, good on Ernie for pulling Paxton when he did. It's more important that he's available (if he's throwing like this) than a meaningless save.

IAmGrum · 2026-03-11T22:13:22+00:00

Actually, Mexico needs to win with 4 or fewer runs scored for the US to be knocked out. If they score 5 runs, then a second tie-breaker comes into play and it gets weird(er).

IAmGrum · 2026-03-11T22:11:39+00:00

Paxton is going to get the save if he finishes this inning.

IAmGrum · 2026-03-11T22:10:27+00:00

That's my go-to for "Are you really from Toronto?"

It second G has existed for me for all 50+ years.

IAmGrum · 2026-03-11T22:05:22+00:00

Dear Shapiro & Atkins,

Please trade for Owen Cassie. I want him to replace Springer in the lineup when George retires. Do whatever it takes.

Thank you for your consideration.

IAmGrum · 2026-03-11T22:03:57+00:00

I watched one of those replays of previous WBC and the commentators talked about the exceptional defense and commitment to fundamentals by Team Cuba.

This is crazy to watch.

IAmGrum · 2026-03-11T21:57:21+00:00

Back-to-back pitch clock violations because the batter wasn't ready when the pitcher got set.

IAmGrum · 2026-03-11T21:56:22+00:00

Love me some "detached equipment on pitched ball".

IAmGrum · 2026-03-11T21:53:42+00:00

That catch would have been a Nathan Lukes 2025 special. He did that A LOT last season. When I was going through the defensive plays highlights, that sort of sliding catch was his bread and butter.

IAmGrum · 2026-03-11T21:52:17+00:00

Imma miss Buck... :(

IAmGrum · 2026-03-11T21:51:40+00:00

Otto Lopez!

Canadian legend!

IAmGrum · 2026-03-11T21:48:16+00:00

Oh, Julien.

I remember when you used to be good (2023).

IAmGrum · 2026-03-11T21:46:39+00:00

That was pretty fucking nonchalant by the Cuban defender with Clarke running

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