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EastCoastAgNc said:

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MLB is launching a new stat called the ‘True Home Run,’ which will track balls that clear at least half of all major league stadiums. Starting in 2026, players will have a separate home run total based on league-wide ballpark eligibility, tracked by Statcast.

(Via @MLB) pic.twitter.com/kQZmgGl1wr

— Talkin’ Basabell (@TalkinBasabell_) May 7, 2025

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Does the league leader of true home runs get a moral victory trophy at the end of the season?

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Since the statcast era goes back to 2015 I assume some enterprising soul will go through this retroactively and we'll be able to tell how many of Judge's 62 were true home runs compared to the HRs hit by Maris, Babe, and Mantle which we can't assume were park assisted.

Ruth played in some parks where centerfield was in the next county, and some parks where left field was like 270 feet.

Astros Bingo Updated Through 5-7-25

The 8+W or 6+L streaks seem like the most impossible squares on the board after 36 games.

Back to 81 win pace

Pena up to a 23 HR / 23 SB pace. The last time an Astros shortstop had a 20-20 season was Dickie Thon in 1983 (20/34) the year before his tragic injury. In fact, I think that's the only 20-20 season for an Astros shortstop ever. Pena up to second on the team in OPS at .774, only trailing Joltin' Jake Meyers (.777).

Diaz continues his slow climb back to respectability, now on pace for 72 RBI after adding 2 more yesterday. Last year he finished with 84. He also notched his third GIDP of the year but is only on pace for 14.

Christian Walker down to a 14-HR, 45-RBI pace. I think I'm just going to bag on Christian Walker every day.

Meyers at .297, Altuve at .252. It continues to be Opposite Day.

Framber up to a 9-win pace!

King Tuck and Bregman both on a 38-HR pace. Bregman hit his 9th yesterday. Last year he hit his 9th on June 3 in a flurry of 6 HR in about 12 games.

Mike Trout's games played pace plummets every day he's on the DL, now down to 134.

White Sox get away from the Astros and start losing again, back up to 118-loss pace. By comparison, the 6-29 Rockies are headed for 134 losses.

Ohtani steals a bag, up to 10 HR and 10 SB and on pace for a 44/44 year.

In August, we have four against the Os, three versus the Rockies, and then four versus LAA. That's our best chance for an 8-game win streak. I'm not giving up hope.

iBrad said:

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In August, we have four against the Os, three versus the Rockies, and then four versus LAA. That's our best chance for an 8-game win streak. I'm not giving up hope.

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Based on current season precedent, I expect us to take 2 of 3 from the Os, get swept by the Rockies, then lose 3 of 4 to the Angels.

We have made the following trade: pic.twitter.com/Q6CMPT19f7

— Baltimore Orioles (@Orioles) May 8, 2025

They got the cheaper Luis

When is some team going to believe in Cash Considerations and give him a shot to be an everyday player. That guy gets moved so much, I really feel for his wife and kid.

Can Cash hit LH and play 2B?

Dana Brown: I think we're right on the brink of turning around. We've played really well at home. That's the goal, to get this offense going. @SeanUnfiltered

— Dan Mathews (@DANMATHEWSHOU) May 8, 2025

Dana on Joe Espada year 2: You learn through your decision-making process. Play this guy, not play this guy. Pitch this guy, don't pitch this guy. There's a learning curve. He's been a good leader for some time. @SeanUnfiltered

— Dan Mathews (@DANMATHEWSHOU) May 8, 2025

Dana on Lance McCullers Jr.: Lance feels good after his first start. I was very satisfied with his first start. Stuff looked pretty crisp. He's working to get back to the old Lance McCullers. @SeanUnfiltered

— Dan Mathews (@DANMATHEWSHOU) May 8, 2025

Dana on Yordan: Feels a lot better. He's had this before (muscle strain in right hand). We don't think this is going to be long. Hopefully we get him back in the next week or so. Jumped on the issue early. Let it heal, time off and get the real Yordan soon. @SeanUnfiltered

— Dan Mathews (@DANMATHEWSHOU) May 8, 2025

Dana on Jake Meyers: I think of Jake more of a .250 to .270 guy, with a .750 ops. He's pretty much fulfilling his potential as a hitter right now. It increases his impact on this team. @SeanUnfiltered

— Dan Mathews (@DANMATHEWSHOU) May 8, 2025

Dana on Cam Smith/Zach Dezenzo: I think these guys can be corner pillars for us in the years to come. @SeanUnfiltered

— Dan Mathews (@DANMATHEWSHOU) May 8, 2025

Dana on where Dezenzo could be an everyday player: I think it's going to be LF or 1B. @SeanUnfiltered

— Dan Mathews (@DANMATHEWSHOU) May 8, 2025

Nothing about 2B?

EastCoastAgNc said:

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Dana Brown: I think we're right on the brink of turning around. We've played really well at home. That's the goal, to get this offense going. @SeanUnfiltered

— Dan Mathews (@DANMATHEWSHOU) May 8, 2025

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Dana reminds me of many Aggie Football fans!

To his credit Dana preached this same sentiment last season and was laughed at by many.

Sure enough the team turned it around after their horrendous start and had a pretty good 2nd half.

Ag_07 said:

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To his credit Dana preached this same sentiment last season and was laughed at by many.

Sure enough the team turned it around after their horrendous start and had a pretty good 2nd half.

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Getting swept at home in the wild card erased a lot of those good feelings from the great 2nd half IMO. Whether that's fair or not I'm not sure but that's how I feel.

I don't disagree.

But my point still stands. Dana was right last season and hopefully that track record continues this season.

And we all know the regular season and playoffs are completely different animals.

Like I said...Dana took A LOT of flak for his positive outlook last season when they were struggling but regardless of how it ended he was right. They did turn it around.

100%. I also think his optimism comes from being in a weak division… If we were in let's say the NL West or even the AL East his tune might be a little different.

It'll probably play out the same as last year where anywhere between 86-89 wins could win the division. I have confidence we can fall in that win range barring crazy injuries

The Pittsburgh Pirates fired manager Derek Shelton following a 12-26 start that has them in last place in the National League Central. Don Kelly, the former big leaguer who was serving as bench coach, is the team's new manager.

— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) May 8, 2025

EastCoastAgNc said:

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The Pittsburgh Pirates fired manager Derek Shelton following a 12-26 start that has them in last place in the National League Central. Don Kelly, the former big leaguer who was serving as bench coach, is the team's new manager.

— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) May 8, 2025

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Reality is they should trade skenes for a ransom

Mr.Bond said:

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EastCoastAgNc said:

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The Pittsburgh Pirates fired manager Derek Shelton following a 12-26 start that has them in last place in the National League Central. Don Kelly, the former big leaguer who was serving as bench coach, is the team's new manager.

— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) May 8, 2025

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Reality is they should trade skenes for a ransom

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I definitely think he will end up in LA or New York by the end of year 3 on his rookie deal

Mr.Bond said:

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EastCoastAgNc said:

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The Pittsburgh Pirates fired manager Derek Shelton following a 12-26 start that has them in last place in the National League Central. Don Kelly, the former big leaguer who was serving as bench coach, is the team's new manager.

— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) May 8, 2025

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Reality is they should trade skenes for a ransom

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Remember how little they got for Cole? The people of Pittsburg will riot when they trade Skenes for 3 future paint salesmen.

Even if they got 3 or 4 future stars they would just turn around and trade all of them, too. Terrible organization

EastCoastAgNc said:

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Mr.Bond said:

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EastCoastAgNc said:

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The Pittsburgh Pirates fired manager Derek Shelton following a 12-26 start that has them in last place in the National League Central. Don Kelly, the former big leaguer who was serving as bench coach, is the team's new manager.

— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) May 8, 2025

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Reality is they should trade skenes for a ransom

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Remember how little they got for Cole? The people of Pittsburg will riot when they trade Skenes for 3 future paint salesmen.

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Cole was all potential and little success. Skenes is an elite talent that's preforming at a very high level. A package for Skenes would be insane. Think whatever the Padres gave up for Soto times 2.

tjack16 said:

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100%. I also think his optimism comes from being in a weak division… If we were in let's say the NL West or even the AL East his tune might be a little different.

It'll probably play out the same as last year where anywhere between 86-89 wins could win the division. I have confidence we can fall in that win range barring crazy injuries

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I thought the AL West had the best record outside their division of any division so far this season.

Ag_07 said:

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I don't disagree.

But my point still stands. Dana was right last season and hopefully that track record continues this season.

And we all know the regular season and playoffs are completely different animals.

Like I said...Dana took A LOT of flak for his positive outlook last season when they were struggling but regardless of how it ended he was right. They did turn it around.

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Its May. If your GM isn't blowing blind optimism up your skirt he isn't doing his job. Sometimes he will be right, sometimes he will be wrong but in either case his public "opinion" is meaningless.

Touche

Pittsburgh fans deserve better.

texasaggie2015 said:

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Pittsburgh fans deserve better.

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Yup. It's a garbage run org. Great stadium and underrated city.

EastCoastAgNc said:

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Mr.Bond said:

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EastCoastAgNc said:

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The Pittsburgh Pirates fired manager Derek Shelton following a 12-26 start that has them in last place in the National League Central. Don Kelly, the former big leaguer who was serving as bench coach, is the team's new manager.

— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) May 8, 2025

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Reality is they should trade skenes for a ransom

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Remember how little they got for Cole? The people of Pittsburg will riot when they trade Skenes for 3 future paint salesmen.

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Maybe they can get Anthony Davis for him

Ag_07 said:

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I don't disagree.

But my point still stands. Dana was right last season and hopefully that track record continues this season.

And we all know the regular season and playoffs are completely different animals.

Like I said...Dana took A LOT of flak for his positive outlook last season when they were struggling but regardless of how it ended he was right. They did turn it around.

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the end matters though

2024 was the Astros earliest playoff round exit since missing the playoffs in 2016

Off-Days make Astros Bingo less fun