2011 MLB Season

[sahyder1]

Rays bring Matt Moore out of the bullpen in the 5th inning. Two perfect innings for him today so far.

In the playoffs he's had 9 innings now allowing just 2 hits and no runs. He has given up just two walks while getting eight Ks.

[naiwf]

Adrian Beltre's now hit 3 solo homers today. Has anyone ever hit 4 in a playoff game?

[sahyder1]

Adrian Beltre's now hit 3 solo homers today. Has anyone ever hit 4 in a playoff game?

Don't think so. They just showed a graphic of the 5-6 guys that have hit three. Adam Kennedy was the last to do it. ALCS vs. Twins in '02.

[gunnar hendershow]

Well shame all that effort from Baltimore went to waste.

[Meacon Keaton]

Nonsense! The Red Sox have been home crying themselves to sleep for a week! Went to waste, my ass.

[Lowerdeck]

And once again, Meacon proves himself to be an asshole

Tampa lasted about one game longer than Boston ever would have. For Texas that was just a speed bump.

[Meacon Keaton]

Quite a pitcher's duel going on in St. Louis.

And Lowerdeck. You'd more than likely be laying it on thicker if the shoe were on the other foot.

[Lowerdeck]

I'll be happy when NY loses, but I won't start a circle jerk over it.

[Meacon Keaton]

There is no circle jerk. Any Yankee fan is going to comment on their biggest rival having one of the biggest collapses in the game, though. Kind of comes with the territory of the rivalry.

[Meacon Keaton]

Glad the Yanks remembered how to score runs. Hope they didn't use up their quota for the series, though.

[Blitz]

I was extremely pumped to see the Rangers win today. I can't believe it went only four games, the Rays played us just about as hard as any four game series has gone. The last four-five innings of each game 3 and game 4 were the kind where both teams sit on the edge of their seat crapping their pants because it could go either way.

Congrats Rays, you took full advantage of a terrible Red Sox collapse and I wouldn't have been surprised at all if you swept us off and sent us back to Texas.

Now we get to sit back and wait for the Tigers and Yankees to beat the crap out of each other Thursday night. Unfortunately each team will have their starter rested for Saturday's start, but I'd rather have the other team's A-game than win cheaply.

I'd actually rather the Rangers see the Yankees in the postseason, we beat them last year and I think would have an easier time with them than the Tigers. Hopefully Michael Young and Nelson Cruz will remember how to get postseason hits, because right now Beltre and Napoli are on fire.

[gunnar hendershow]

That was a phenomenal letdown.

[Hickey]

I'm very glad the Yankees won, obviously.

Also, congrats to the Rangers. I was hoping the Rays would've won because I love their young team coming in and winning in the playoffs, but it's great to see the Rangers moving on. I really like them. The Rangers are an excellent team that deserve to move on to the next round.

[Blitz]

Chicago Cubs have asked permission to talk to Red Sox GM Theo Epstein, according to Dan Shaughnessy of the Boston Globe.

Red Sox coaching candidates: Joe Torre, Tony La Russa, Bobby Valentine, Dave Martinez, Pete Mackanin, and Sandy Alomar Jr.

[gunnar hendershow]

If Epstein goes to Chicago, do the Red Sox go out and bring Billy Beane into the fold this time?

[Meacon Keaton]

Back-to-back jacks kick things off for Arizona, one of them being a grand slam.

[gunnar hendershow]

How many years do we not get a single Game 5 or Game 7? So far we've got 2 and a good chance at a 3rd.

[Panni]

The past week of baseball has been as exciting as I can remember. Now I'm hoping to see the Yankees take the series tonight. It's asking a lot from Nova to win an elimination game in his rookie year, but he hasn't given me any reason to not have faith that he'll be alright.

Also, it seems like A-Rod's bat started heating up midway through the last game. If he gets hot, like he was in '09, it will be bad news for Texas (that is if they get past Detroit tonight). But it seems you never know with A-Rod...if he gets out two times in a row it's like he mentally gives up on himself. Anyway, hopefully Tex wakes up from the playoff slumber he's been in as well. Tex is probably thankful that A-Rod exists because nobody seems to notice how dreadful he's been in the playoffs since he's arrived. I just feel if they want to beat Texas they're going to need 3 of their big 4 hitters clicking (Grandy/Cano/Rodriguez/Tex) because the Rangers will put up numbers against guys like Garcia and Big Game Burnett.

Obviously it all means nothing if they don't get past Detroit tonight though. I think the Yankees are the favorite here, but I wouldn't be too surprised if Detroit takes it. Should be great...I can't wait for tonight and then more exciting Game 5s tomorrow!

[gunnar hendershow]

I just can't see Fister getting shelled in a second straight start, but that doesn't mean Nova won't be on and we'll get a pitcher's duel. It will be a fun game.

Shame I work until 9 tomorrow, I'll miss the whole Brewers-D'Backs game and the start of Phils-Cards.

[Meacon Keaton]

I can't wait for tonight and then more exciting Game 5s tomorrow!

I, on the other hand, am stressing. I hate that I get this way about sports. Nova has done so well for us all season, I can't but feel this may be the night where he blows it. I'm trying to be positive, but I'm just really not feeling it. At least they're home. If the Yanks get ahead early, they should be alright.