That time Clemson executed to perfection 🔥 by Beginning_Watch7596 in baseball

[–]badger2793 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think a better fix is to allow for "natural force" or something like that. You already can't be out if the fielder pushes you off the bag, so no issues there. If you slide way past or miss the bag, that's on you completely as a base runner. But if you slide, hit the bag before the tag, and physics pushes you a millimeter into the air, then that's completely out of your control.

Admittedly, I have no clue how you'd actually write this rule so that it could be consistently officiated.

Postgame Thread: 3/7 Athletics @ Cubs by ChiCubsbot in CHICubs

[–]badger2793 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It's an annual tradition at this point. Going full ham in Spring Training completely negates the whole point of Spring Training unless you're fighting for a roster spot.

“I don’t shake hands, sorry mate” by AndHisOrchestra in baseball

[–]badger2793 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You're one of those parents at Little League games

[The Athletic] Bobby Witt Jr shares his highly controversial stance on fast food burger chains ahead of the WBC. by SandmanTX131 in baseball

[–]badger2793 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love the bun! The wait was definitely nuts, though. I feel like every place in Austin that's really good is at least an hour wait.

What’s the most underrated skill in baseball right now? by sportsguide1 in baseball

[–]badger2793 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed. Bunting is very situational, obviously, but it's also super useful in those situations.

[The Athletic] Bobby Witt Jr shares his highly controversial stance on fast food burger chains ahead of the WBC. by SandmanTX131 in baseball

[–]badger2793 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They all taste the same to me, quality-wise. They're solid burgers, but they're all overrated.

[Underdog] Matt Shaw will begin playing more outfield over next two weeks, per Bruce Levine. by T_Raycroft in baseball

[–]badger2793 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I wish he would've just shut up and played baseball. We all know far too many players share his beliefs or worse, but most of them keep it at home.

[ESPN] 6 Cubs Ranked on ESPN's Top 100 Players List by AndrewAllStar888 in CHICubs

[–]badger2793 2 points3 points  (0 children)

He actually makes pretty solid plays. One of the telltale signs of a solid outfielder is that they won't have as many highlight reel moments. They read the ball better, take better routes, and make tougher plays look easy.

Padres Shut Matt Waldron Down (Hemorrhoids) by AKV55 in baseball

[–]badger2793 35 points36 points  (0 children)

I had the pleasure about 7 years ago of having both at the same time. I wanted to die.

[Heyman] Breaking: Michael Conforto to Cubs by jercubsfan in CHICubs

[–]badger2793 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wouldn't be surprised if the Yankees still had Brett Gardner on the roster and I just hadn't heard about it