8/8/25 7:10PM Angels @ Tigers

[Tiger337]

46 minutes ago, IdahoBert said:

I took a nap and I’m in a better mood now and will probably at least start watching this game, but if Skubal gives up a first inning home run I’m outta here, finished, cooked, over, exhausted, tired, drained, spent, worn out, beat, wearied, frazzled, wiped out, fatigued, bushed, burnt-out, broken down, and neither thrifty, brave, clean, nor reverent. Grrr…

You're supposed to take a nap during the game and then wake up to a Tigers rally as you did about a week ago.  

[IdahoBert]

1 hour ago, kdog said:

 

He pitched 1.1 innings at Toledo without giving up a run so he’s ready. 

[IdahoBert]

14 minutes ago, Tiger337 said:

You're supposed to take a nap during the game and then wake up to a Tigers rally as you did about a week ago.  

I took my nap early today, way too early. In fact I was just now thinking of drinking a coffee, but I will abstain because I’m a team player.

[SeattleMike]

45 minutes ago, IdahoBert said:

He pitched 1.1 innings at Toledo without giving up a run so he’s ready. 

In fairness, he pitched 39 innings for Texas's AAA team, which is in the very offensive-friendly PCL. 3.34 ERA with 12.1 k/9. Once a highly thought of prospect who has battled injury the last three years. But has pretty good stuff, including +95 fastball. I like his chances better than Jackson. 

[Sports_Freak]

47 minutes ago, SeattleMike said:

In fairness, he pitched 39 innings for Texas's AAA team, which is in the very offensive-friendly PCL. 3.34 ERA with 12.1 k/9. Once a highly thought of prospect who has battled injury the last three years. But has pretty good stuff, including +95 fastball. I like his chances better than Jackson. 

Perfect example of prospects not making it with their original team. The Tigers brought in several players that were rejected by their previous team. Hopefully, they catch lightning in a bottle. But why is a first place team acquiring so many rejects from other teams? I would have preferred moving some of our secondary prospects for some established relief pitchers. Harris pulled a Stevie Yzerman...lol

[Sports_Freak]

Jason doing the Lions game. No giggling allowed. 😅😅

[Crazy Cat Gentleman]

why does FanDuel give the desk people handheld mics instead of clip-ons? seems needlessly clunky.

[GalagaGuy]

Calling it now, if the Tigers lose tonight, they lose the division.   

[monkeytargets39]

Welp, this ump sucks

[Crazy Cat Gentleman]

hopefully Skoob didn't get tossed on his way back to the dugout.

[IdahoBert]

What a terrible ump good God just short of down the middle of the plate and it’s a ball. 

[Adullin]

Umps having a bad day.

[Sports_Freak]

Doesn't take long to find out the home plate umpire is inept.

[Tigermojo]

1 minute ago, Crazy Cat Gentleman said:

hopefully Skoob didn't get tossed on his way back to the dugout.

Win the game not the argument over a pitch please.

[IdahoBert]

Are these umpires ever really held accountable for being awful?

[Crazy Cat Gentleman]

Just now, IdahoBert said:

Are these umpires ever really held accountable for being awful?

they get performance reviews, but I don't think the disincentives to suck are all that strong.

[IdahoBert]

I wonder how much the ump had riding on that Trout AB?

[IdahoBert]

Just now, Crazy Cat Gentleman said:

they get performance reviews, but I don't think the disincentives to suck are all that strong.

I got the feeling that was the case thank you

[Sports_Freak]

1 minute ago, IdahoBert said:

Are these umpires ever really held accountable for being awful?

A strong union means they can be terrible and have limited discipline. 

[Adullin]

what the hell kind of first strike was that?

[monkeytargets39]

So down the middle is a ball, but 4 inches off the plate is a strike.

 

Got it.

 

The one instance where I support AI “taking they’re jawbs” 

[GalagaGuy]

I don't get why MLB doesn't have someone come out with a tablet between innings to show the ump any problematic calls.  Seems like it would help the umps and they would probably even appreciate the input.   

[Crazy Cat Gentleman]

SPENCER TORQUELSON

[GalagaGuy]

Leyland has looked the same for the last 40 years.  

[monkeytargets39]

TROK