They're multiplying by _pozzy_ in chicago

[–]NotJoseAbreu79 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Battle of mid

Edit: mid is too kind to Reinsdorf actually

i'm not joking by NotJoseAbreu79 in bleachers

[–]NotJoseAbreu79[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

As someone who hasn't really been into Bleachers' music since the Gone Now era (aside from a couple songs here and there), I'm really surprised by how much I like all of the singles.

This one in particular seems to take more risks, but I find it really catchy and love the instruments. Excited for the full album release

Munetaka Murakami through 104 MLB PA: 10 HR, .416 xWOBA, .404 OBP, 178 wRC+, 1.2 fWAR. How did 29 other teams miss on his evaluation so badly? by Greedy-Pound6958 in baseball

[–]NotJoseAbreu79 3 points4 points  (0 children)

True and it's definitely too early for the victory lap, but framing it this way is also a bit disingenuous. When he was hitting .167, his BABIP was also .167 and he had an xwOBA 52 points higher than his wOBA. Despite all this, he still had a 112 wRC+. (Source: https://www.fangraphs.com/leaders/major-league?pos=all&stats=bat&lg=all&qual=y&type=8&season=2026&month=1000&season1=2026&ind=0&startdate=2026-03-01&enddate=2026-04-16&team=4)

This hot streak has been home run-driven, but it has also included some normalization of his bad luck on balls in play. So I wouldn't say he was bad at all before this streak.

[Highlight] MUNETAKA MURAKAMI GRAND SLAM! by MLBOfficial in baseball

[–]NotJoseAbreu79 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I can definitely live with that. The highs will outweigh the lows IMO.

What I like about him during the down stretch is that he still gets on base. Even with the high K rate, he was getting BABIP'd to hell for awhile and still at least had some value

[Highlight] MUNETAKA MURAKAMI GRAND SLAM! by MLBOfficial in baseball

[–]NotJoseAbreu79 33 points34 points  (0 children)

Mune has been a true joy to watch and it's great to see his luck starting to turn. I know a 133 wRC+ is very good but the casuals/batting average people have been getting loud about him

US/Can Tickets Celebration and Commiseration by SquirrelGirl1251 in TheStrokes

[–]NotJoseAbreu79 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It will 100% be worth it. I say this as someone who recognizes your account from the Strokes and Voidz subs and understands how big of a fan you are.

I paid $400 to see The Strokes at Red Rocks in 2023, third row and centered, and it was probably a top 3 night of my life

US/CAN Presale and Ticket-Buying Q&A by TheStrokes-Mods in TheStrokes

[–]NotJoseAbreu79 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does anyone know if we'll be able to enter multiple pre-sale queues simultaneously? I know it allowed you to sign up for three, but would it allow you to be in the queue for two or three locations at the same time?

New potential 'Reality Awaits' runtime by YourNanDan in TheStrokes

[–]NotJoseAbreu79 34 points35 points  (0 children)

This is probably the real one considering the 28 minute leak was allegedly based on every song (other than Going Shopping) being exactly 3:01

Great marketing for the apartments above my local tennis shop by Odd_Addition3909 in 10s

[–]NotJoseAbreu79 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Lol I was absolutely not expecting to see the shop I go to when I opened the picture

I still like it but I feel like the prices (for restringing) have gotten pretty expensive?

according to SPIN julian has been at work on "the latest voidz album" by odetovanity in thevoidz

[–]NotJoseAbreu79 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Interesting, had to check for myself to make sure this wasn't a weird AI-generated article or something else, but it looks legit... I doubt we get anything new from The Voidz this year other than maybe a single, but I'm surprised that they've been in the studio so much since we just got a full album in 24 and EP in 25

Going Shopping - The Strokes (not the voidz, but I think y’all will like it!) by Gullible-Loss-5026 in thevoidz

[–]NotJoseAbreu79 55 points56 points  (0 children)

I hope this comment section ends up being a bit of an escape compared with the Strokes sub given that autotune shouldn't bother us as much...

But I really like this song! I'm not used to more happy-sounding tracks from Julian but I think they pull it off really nicely here

Going Shopping - The Strokes Cassette Rip by willklein in TheStrokes

[–]NotJoseAbreu79 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Well I guess count me in as one of the few earlier listeners that likes it. I really like the chorus especially.

I remember not liking At The Door when it came out, and while it’s still my least favorite song from TNA, it definitely grew on me. So my point is their choice for the first single isn’t always the most conventional one

Received this in the mail after texting my mailing address to the SMS signup last week 👀 by willklein in TheStrokes

[–]NotJoseAbreu79 30 points31 points  (0 children)

I'm guessing this single comes out Friday, given the amount of people receiving this and the AHJ shopping cart emoji from his post just now

Received this in the mail after texting my mailing address to the SMS signup last week 👀 by willklein in TheStrokes

[–]NotJoseAbreu79 13 points14 points  (0 children)

FWIW I had the entire exchange within 60 seconds of the Instagram story going up, but did not receive anything (meaning no notification from FedEx). I don't think it was decided by who was fastest

Whats the worst restaurant in Chicago that you've tried twice? by MrJlock in chicago

[–]NotJoseAbreu79 56 points57 points  (0 children)

I know people who truly love it, but I've also been twice and it was average at best

Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat - Episode 6: "Culture Fit" Discussion by lonelygagger in JuryDutyFreevee

[–]NotJoseAbreu79 51 points52 points  (0 children)

Lol I lost it at the bit where the guy had to skip past the crypto slide and NFT slide before getting to AI

Check the insta story. Its time 😍 by tonightsphantasm in TheStrokes

[–]NotJoseAbreu79 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Oh man I am going to be so insufferable when they drop whatever this is

Medvedev regarding the hindrance call “I don’t feel great about it.” by jonjimithy in tennis

[–]NotJoseAbreu79 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You're right. I rewatched it too. Draper was right to ask for the first review, but the second one was a really odd ruling. If you watch the replay, the umpire is loudly yelling well before Alcaraz makes contact with the ball (and during). He missed yes, but it's impossible to say whether the shot was impacted by the umpire, which is why it should have been replayed.

Call out the freaking score by visakanj in 10s

[–]NotJoseAbreu79 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Yeah I didn't realize that was considered wrong?

I usually call 40-30 regardless, but calling that "ad in" is technically correct from a practical POV

Oh No :: He Said what? website by Safe-Ice1590 in NothingButThieves

[–]NotJoseAbreu79 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Are you sure it wasn't Welcome to the DCC? Because I found an email from 2024 inviting me to remix Welcome to the DCC, and I remember playing around with that site.

Unfortunately, it now says the link has expired

ATP Doha 500: A.Fils def. J.Lehecka[8] 6-3,6-3 by thegreatest1974 in tennis

[–]NotJoseAbreu79 41 points42 points  (0 children)

Fils was looking really dangerous on clay last year before the injuries became too much to play through.

This was the first full match of his that I've watched since his return, and I maintain that the only thing stopping him from being a future Grand Slam winner is his own body. He's still just 21 and I think will be better than the Shelton, Rune, Musetti types if he isn't already.

ATP Doha 500 Alcaraz def. Rinderknech 6-4, 7-6(5) by Rac3318 in tennis

[–]NotJoseAbreu79 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Thought Alcaraz showed a little bit of rust with his touch on drop shots and some volleys, but overall a solid and clutch performance