2023 LDS Game/Discussion Thread

[DeadlySplitter]

Rangers @ Orioles
Twins @ Astros

D-backs @ Dodgers
Phillies @ Braves

-This is a AL year for FOX/FS1, and NL year for TBS.
-All game 1s are on Saturday, then staggering will start on Sunday, with only ALDS games that day, then only NLDS on Monday, etc.
-I see TEX @ BAL game 1 is already set for 1pm on Saturday. Rest of schedule could be out shortly.

 

[jon abbey]

Braves/Phillies should be epic.

 

[LogansDad]

I think that Rangers vs Orioles series is quietly the most intriguing one for me.

Maybe now that the Twins have broken the curse (sorry), they can slay the evil dragon.

None of the series has more fun players than D-Backs vs Dodgers, I don't think.

Phillies vs Braves is going to be a bloodbath.

It's going to be a really, really fun couple of weeks.

 

[jon abbey]

Just realized we get Correa vs Astros, nice.

 

[RIrooter09]

Why is Philly playing Atlanta instead of the lower seed Arizona?

 

[Lose Remerswaal]

Why is Philly playing Atlanta instead of the lower seed Arizona?

They don’t reseed

 

[canderson]

I think Texas very well might be Baltimore, I'll say in 5

Houston over Minnesota in 4

LA over Arizona in 4

Atlanta over Philly in 5

 

[absintheofmalaise]

The big question for the Braves is their starting pitching situation and how Fried will bounce back from his most recent stint on the IL for a blister. How that effects the pen is also up in the air. Pitching stats for September.


Saturday start times.

 

[azsoxpatsfan]

I think Texas very well might be Baltimore, I'll say in 5

Houston over Minnesota in 4

LA over Arizona in 4

Atlanta over Philly in 5

I’m pulling for Texas, but think it’ll be O’s in 5.

Houston in 5

Snakes in 3

Atlanta in 4

 

[DeadlySplitter]

Sunday-Tuesday start times:

 

[InsideTheParker]

Looking at those teams, I find that I have no preferences, except that I prefer that MIN not be humiliated. I expect a WS of Astros v. Braves, just from what I have seen of the two clubs, but I would prefer that the Astros lose out sooner rather than later.

 

[nolasoxfan]

Braves/Phillies should be epic.

Agree. I think the World Series winner comes from this NLDS.

 

[Wingack]

I will be somewhere down the LF line with my son at Camden Yards on Saturday.

 

[BravesField]

For you cord cutters out there (and subscribe to MAX), you can watch the games this postseason on TBS for free. Max is offering its new sports outlet for free from October 7 to February 29. Looks like they are trying to maybe compete with ESPN, but who cares. After the interim period, it will be 9.99 a month.

 

[moonshotmanny]

Really looking forward to Phillies/Braves!

 

[canderson]

I will be somewhere down the LF line with my son at Camden Yards on Saturday.

We may go Sunday - depends on if the winds are as strong as they forecast.

 

[brandonchristensen]

Would love to see Texas or Minn go all the way, as unlikely as it is.

 

[Ale Xander]

Rooting for Texas-LA WS, mostly for Mookie and Eo.

If we somehow get a MIN-PHI WS, then I'll be rooting for a blizzard.

 

[LogansDad]

Rooting for Texas-LA WS, mostly for Mookie and Eo.

If we somehow get a MIN-PHI WS, then I'll be rooting for a blizzard.

Texas has Aroldis, Dodgers just won.

Guve me Baltimore vs Arizona.

 

[jon abbey]

I guess rooting for ATL and BAL because I want the regular season to mean something.

 

[SemperFidelisSox]

The Astros or Dodgers.have been in every World Series since 2016. Time for some new teams. Rangers fans have suffered the longest of the remaining fan bases. I’m rooting for them.

 

[Bob Montgomerys Helmet Hat]

Rangers vs Phils would be fun.

 

[Al Zarilla]

Rooting for Texas-LA WS, mostly for Mookie and Eo.

Mookie's won plenty: MVP, batting title, gold gloves, 2 series. Eo won in 2018. But, I agree with you exactly. Those teams, for those players.

 

[SemperFidelisSox]

John Means not on ALDS roster because of elbow soreness.

 

[E5 Yaz]

John Means not on ALDS roster because of elbow soreness.

Would have been a bonus, frankly, given how little he pitched this year.

 

[axx]

The Astros or Dodgers.have been in every World Series since 2016. Time for some new teams. Rangers fans have suffered the longest of the remaining fan bases. I’m rooting for them.

The Rangers have never won the WS but they did go to the WS in back to back years 12 years ago. Last time the Orioles were in the WS was 1983 (which they won)

 

[Wingack]

Lots of energy here at Camden Yards. These O’s fans feel like caged animals,

 

[E5 Yaz]

Lots of energy here at Camden Yards. These O’s fans feel like caged animals,

How bad's the weather?

 

[Wingack]

How bad's the weather?

Sun is coming out right now and they are currently taking the tarp off the field.

But it says in the Jumbotron that the game is starting at 2:15.

Joan Jett is gonna sing the national anthem, that’s pretty cool.

 

[Al Zarilla]

Fox swapped out the big hurt Frank Thomas for Derek Jeter on their pre-game post-game panel? Still have Papi and ARod.

 

[Yelling At Clouds]

This usually works out badly for me, but here's my order of rooting preference for the rest of the teams:
1. Minnesota
2. Philadelphia
3. & 4. Dodgers and Braves (virtual tie)
5. Texas
6. Baltimore
7. Arizona
(significant gap)
8. Houston

 

[ernieshore]

These guys have been talking for 2 1/2 hours. You’d think they could show the opening ceremony.

 

[Lose Remerswaal]

Papi picks Rangers, A-Rod picks Orioles

 

[mauidano]

These guys have been talking for 2 1/2 hours. You’d think they could show the opening ceremony.

They were running out of stuff to talk about. Big Papi is not good at killing time. He just rambles. Hard to watch these guys.

 

[Al Zarilla]

Papi picks Rangers, A-Rod picks Orioles

No tie breaker vote for Jeter?

 

[mauidano]

Fox swapped out the big hurt Frank Thomas for Derek Jeter on their pre-game post-game panel? Still have Papi and ARod.

Jetes must be making some big bucks (like he needs it) to have to put up with A-Rod and Papi.

 

[JohnnyTheBone]

Jetes must be making some big bucks (like he needs it) to have to put up with A-Rod and Papi.

Re$pect

 

[Al Zarilla]

Jetes must be making some big bucks (like he needs it) to have to put up with A-Rod and Papi.

I can't not like Papi no matter what he says.

 

[mauidano]

I see the O's are wearing the Brooks Robinson #5 patch on their sleeves.

 

[JohnnyTheBone]

More like Trevor Simian, because Bradish made a monkey out of him.

 

[Lose Remerswaal]

Re$pect

More like Trevor Simian, because Bradish made a monkey out of him.

Theseis guys are is good.

 

[DeadlySplitter]

I honestly don't understand what Robbie Grossman is doing 3rd in any playoff lineup.

 

[JohnnyTheBone]

The Grossest Man in the Business!

 

[Al Zarilla]

Baltimore crowd: act like you've been there.

 

[mauidano]

Baltimore crowd: act like you've been there.

The "Braves" chanting thing has gotten old.

 

[Al Zarilla]

The "Braves" chanting thing has gotten old.

At least no tomahawk chop and chant in Bmore.

 

[mauidano]

Give me a fucking break with this Jeter commercial.

 

[Joe Shlabotnick]

Baltimore crowd: act like you've been there.

They haven’t been. 2 years ago 90% of the people sitting in the stands couldn’t name 3 Oriole players.

 

[JohnnyTheBone]

Give me a fucking break with this Jeter commercial.

Relax. You just need view it through calmer eyes.

 

[Al Zarilla]

Give me a fucking break with this Jeter commercial.

Jeter commercials seem to be a thing now.