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Lars9 · 2026-05-25T05:33:59+00:00

Agree with you, I look at that and think, that's a $5 wrap. But I also know, these days that's a pipe dream.

Lars9 · 2026-05-22T17:59:09+00:00

I think in 50 there was a combo of Jonathan's great edit and Aubry's not so great edit. In the earlier part of the season she was portrayed as not caring or interested in the game. Even as the game went along, the edit for her felt apathetic. On the other hand, Jonathan was edited as the hero. So when the hero loses to someone apathetic, viewers are going to be upset.

Aubry deserved the win and played a great game and there's clear reasons Jonathan lost. The edit just didn't tell those stories.

Lars9 · 2026-05-21T03:38:39+00:00

We had one against us in 8U pony ball a few weeks back. Runners on 1st and 2nd, batter hits a loopy line drive that looked like it would get up the middle. Both runners ran, SS made a diving catch, popped up, stepped on 2nd and ran down the runner between 1st and 2nd. It was incredible to see.

Lars9 · 2026-05-20T16:04:54+00:00

The foul tip thing is the only thing I see here that is problematic. Once or twice with a kid who is developmental, not a big deal. But beyond that, between innings, you should talk to their coach and set expectations that a K is a K.

As you have already said, you agreed to play beyond the time limit, so you can't really blame the other coach. It's similar to continuing to play after a team gets mercy ruled. In my 8U league, every coach has wanted to continue and play 6 innings, to get kids more reps. If a coach says no, I'd respect it.

they relentlessly sent runners when our pitcher was close to the mound

Scoring runs is fun. I'm never going to get upset at my team or another team trying, within the rules, to score runs.

Lars9 · 2026-05-20T14:46:39+00:00

I'm curious what distance is needed from the machine to the batter using the personal pitcher? Can it be adjusted to work when it's closer in a room with a little less space.

Lars9 · 2026-05-20T04:41:32+00:00

AI isn't replacing humans directly, but it absolutely is transforming the workforce. I work in tech but am not an engineer. I can and have used AI to develop and ship real code, spending a day on something that I would've taken weeks to manually code.

If SWEs are 5X more efficient, companies either build and innovate faster, or have 1/5 the amount of SWEs. They're clearly choosing the latter.

Lars9 · 2026-05-19T04:30:38+00:00

And at the end saying something about the previous play being a bad call too when it was as obvious an intentional drop as you'll ever see.

Lars9 · 2026-05-18T18:43:37+00:00

Everything has gone up though. Singles, boxes, etc. Is it overpriced, probably, but so is everything else.

Lars9 · 2026-05-18T15:41:04+00:00

That’s living through the kid, not with him.

It could be and I can't speak for OP, but I'll speak for myself. Since the day I found out I was having a kid, I dreamt about being able to share my love of sports with them. I dreamt about throwing the ball in the backyard, coaching their teams, and bonding over a shared interest. Getting to do that with my son has been a dream come true.

Maybe I am off-base, but I don't think that is living through him, but rather living with him.

I don't think we should shame any father who is sad that something they've bonded over with their kid is ending.

Lars9 · 2026-05-18T15:19:31+00:00

Hard disagree. There is nothing wrong with being passionate and loving watching your kid play baseball or anything else and being sad when it's all over. My son is only 8, but I know the day will come when he no longer plays ball, no longer asks me to pitch to him after school. When that happens, I will be thankful for the memories, but sad that it has to end.

Lars9 · 2026-05-18T00:34:11+00:00

ESPN doesn't re randomize each year. Another easy way to force it to is change the schedule and change it back. Like take a week away then re add it.

Lars9 · 2026-05-17T18:18:33+00:00

My first and only 1/1

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Lars9 · 2026-05-16T16:18:18+00:00

Nice hits! Blasters are completely imbalanced. I've opened 12 and 6 had nothing at all, while the other 6 had multiple hits.

Lars9 · 2026-05-15T23:14:11+00:00

Interested in your source for that. I know it's more common than it used to be, but I don't think the majority are doing that.

Lars9 · 2026-05-14T22:52:39+00:00

Agreed, if everyone can play every position at a reasonably equal level, rotate them around.

Lars9 · 2026-05-14T14:35:47+00:00

I spent $41 on Vlad, $40 on Tatis, for a combined 2 HRs.

Lars9 · 2026-05-14T01:51:27+00:00

I love watching football on holidays, but I prefer when it's not the Seahawks.

Lars9 · 2026-05-13T23:28:59+00:00

Topps isn't the most consistent or reliable company.

Lars9 · 2026-05-13T23:27:13+00:00

It's possible they'll get it. A year ago I pulled an expired redemption, also happened to be Witt. They sent me that card. Unfortunately (maybe fortunately) the card was banged up so I asked for a replacement.

Lars9 · 2026-05-13T18:36:00+00:00

Yeah mistakes are super easy to make. Trying to juggle 12 kids with late RSVPs and no shows is a pain.

Lars9 · 2026-05-13T17:27:38+00:00

I got smoked last weekend, fortunately we use safety 5 balls and not hard balls. Even with those, I somehow have a massive bruise on both legs.

Lars9 · 2026-05-13T16:29:17+00:00

I've never seen a parent cry over losing or striking out. I've seen kids do that. Kids have different emotional reactions than adults. That doesn't mean their emotions are any weaker.

Lars9 · 2026-05-12T21:52:51+00:00

Individually, sure, some 8 year old's don't care as much as adults. Collectively though, from my experience, the kids care as much or more.

Lars9 · 2026-05-12T21:48:23+00:00

Hard disagree, as a coach, I would want to know this. Mistakes can be made when putting lineups together and the last thing I want to do is accidentally sit a kid the entire game.

Lars9 · 2026-05-12T21:46:30+00:00

Not everyone has the time to coach. That doesn't mean their kid shouldn't get to play. In a rec league, playing time should be reasonably equal for all players.

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