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He and Meadows can split one.

Mud Hen Meadows

The U.S. rushed warships into position to protect Israel and American forces in the region, hoping to head off a direct attack from Iran on Israel that could come as soon as Friday or Saturday. The moves by the U.S. that are part of an effort to avoid a wider conflict in the Middle East came after a warning from a person familiar with the matter about the timing and location of the potential Iranian attack. A person briefed by the Iranian leadership, however, said that while plans to attack are being discussed, no final decision has been made. -WSJ

Cleveland canceled their game. Somebody’s driveway must have been wet.

TEL AVIV—Israel is preparing for a direct attack from Iran on southern or northern Israel as soon as the next 24 to 48 hours, according to a person familiar with the matter. A person briefed by the Iranian leadership, however, said that while plans to attack are being discussed, no final decision has been made. Iran has publicly threatened to retaliate for an attack last week in Damascus, Syria, that Tehran said was an Israeli airstrike on a diplomatic building. The strike killed top Iranian military officials, including a senior member of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ elite Quds Force. Earlier this week, U.S. intelligence reports showed that an attack on Israeli assets by Iran or its proxies could be imminent, but a source says it now appears that the attack could be within Israel’s borders. A U.S. official with knowledge of the matter said Thursday that American intelligence reports indicate an Iranian retaliatory strike within days, “possibly on Israeli soil” as opposed to Israeli interests elsewhere. -WSJ

There was never any doubt.

Please don’t let this come down to Baez.

It would be huge at this point.

Well, Baez has gone from the guy that can’t hit to the poster boy for the entire offense. I’m sure Hinch will be able to break it down for me postgame.

Odd. I’m receiving the feed all day.

Dan said that left field is the deepest in the majors. So I learned something today.

Tyler Holten on the mound.

No celly today if something doesn’t change soon.

Mize at 55 pitches through three innings. Would be nice if he could get through five with no more damage.

I’ve read many articles on MLB parks that suggest PNC and Oracle in SF are must attend parks.

Well, that lead didn’t last long.

I expect this team to compete for the division title. Until proven otherwise, it’s the weakest division in baseball. If they’re not competitive this year there are problems higher up than the players on the field. The Spiders/Indians/Guardians just lost Bieber for this season. There isn’t any excuse to not be at or near the top of this division.

True. Any real resolution is going to be competing with the current financial gains these owners are reaping. The integrity of the game is runner up to the money.

Where is MLB on adopting the ABS? Having seen it in action numerous times now, I’m on board with it.

I don’t think ‘must win’ is hyperbole at this point. This team is on its heels right now. We looked at this series as a possible road trip a while back. Concerns about the temperatures there in early April and such a short turnaround in travel persuaded us to skip this one. Barring a Casey Mize no-hitter today, no regrets.

The Orioles are loaded. I read a piece yesterday where the writer was suggesting the Orioles AAA team (Norfolk) could likely beat the Marlins. Point being, they’re going to be good for a number of years. It’ll be interesting to see how long the Pirates can keep this up. It’s very early.

And, Horner could play 3rd base as well.

I remember Bob Horner, on a Sunday I believe it was, hit four home runs. Pretty sure he only batted four times that Sunday so not a bad haul. When asked about his day at the plate postgame he quipped, and I’m paraphrasing, ‘I think I had a pretty good week today.’ i also remember him ending up in St. Louis post Jack Clark when the Cardinals were desperate for a power bat. Whitey Herzog was very unhappy with the signing. Herzog was critical of Horner’s weight. He also said Horner was a doubles guy and the team needed a legitimate home run bat. Pretty sure Dal Maxvill was the GM then. To your point, if Torkelson is a Bob Horner reincarnate, it is not good. I’m afraid Torkelson is about where he’s going to be over the long haul. He’ll be consistently inconsistent.

We’ll be tied for second after this game unless the unheard of happens.

Tonight nothing is working for the Tigers. Nuffin’