August Game Thread

worm0082

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That’s the theory going around. That the guy was yelling Dinger. It sounds like the n word though. But it is a very plausible theory that would make more sense why no one reported him or beat him up or did anything. I cant imagine everyone just sitting there letting some guy scream out N bombs and not doing a single thing. The mascot was probably nearby going through the crowd. I wonder if any of their cameras picked up the mascot/crowd when it happened.
 

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Brinson looks back at him in that video and then immediately focuses back on the plate. I am assuming he heard what most people did at first but realized he was screaming at the mascot.
 

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This feels like a Curb Your Enthusiasm skit.

Just hope the fan doesn't get doxxed anyway if it was indeed "Dinger".
 

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I saw that, now the Media looks super stupid. Media gonna Media.
 

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I saw that, now the Media looks super stupid. Media gonna Media.
I mean, it's kinda funny ... but also watching the mob ramp up on Twitter last night only to find out it's "Dinger" this morning and just go on like nothing happened is also part terrifying.
 

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Assuming it was just one guy, it's important that he was evicted and, if possible, not allowed to buy tickets to any mlb games going forward.
It was Dinger the Rockies mascot. The fan was clearly yelling to get its attention to take a picture. It's kinda sad in our society today that everyone has to assume the worst. The worst part is that the media will not accept any blame in this episode. The media blew up what turned out to be an innocent situation and heated the flames. I would advise the Rockies to change the name of the mascot though.
 

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It was Dinger the Rockies mascot. The fan was clearly yelling to get its attention to take a picture. It's kinda sad in our society today that everyone has to assume the worst. The worst part is that the media will not accept any blame in this episode. The media blew up what turned out to be an innocent situation and heated the flames. I would advise the Rockies to change the name of the mascot though.
In fairness, you're quoting a post that was made well before it was realized that it was a guy shouting "Dinger". The Rockies put out a statement decrying the racist epithet so it's not just a matter of the media fanning flames. Given what was thought to be heard, the reactions in the moment weren't out of line. So long as the folks calling the guy a racist correct themselves now that the facts are known, I don't see the big deal here.
 

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In fairness, you're quoting a post that was made well before it was realized that it was a guy shouting "Dinger". The Rockies put out a statement decrying the racist epithet so it's not just a matter of the media fanning flames. Given what was thought to be heard, the reactions in the moment weren't out of line. So long as the folks calling the guy a racist correct themselves now that the facts are known, I don't see the big deal here.
Thank you.
 

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It was Dinger the Rockies mascot. The fan was clearly yelling to get its attention to take a picture. It's kinda sad in our society today that everyone has to assume the worst. The worst part is that the media will not accept any blame in this episode. The media blew up what turned out to be an innocent situation and heated the flames. I would advise the Rockies to change the name of the mascot though.
I am not a huge baseball mascot guy but if you are going to have one Dinger is a fun name for a mascot. I hope they don't over react and change the name of their mascot because some idiots in the media were looking for racist behavior where there was absolutely none.
 

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Man I've had it. I keep thinking they'll eventually have to lose with a crap lineup but forget it. It's not going to happen.
 

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Eloy Jimenez hits 2 HRs after hitting 2 yesterday. Luis Robert goes 2-5 with a 2B. Two huge additions for a team that is already cruising to a division title.
 

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The Giants made one big move at the deadline and have kept their winning mojo going. Watching them continue to repeatedly snatch victory from the jaws of defeat makes me wonder if a Sox-esque regression is inevitable. Or maybe this is just "their year."
 

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Video has surfaced of it. It was a fan yelling Dinger and trying to get the mascots attention. He was sitting behind the plate. He’s not even looking at the batter but waving and yelling at the mascot a few rows away.
Or we could not jump to conclusions. That's directed more at the Rockies and national media types than folks relying on them for info on what happened.
 

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Please don’t tell me that oven mitt he’s wearing are going to become the new “thing” . I’ve never seen that before. & Boone was literally wearing a t-shirt the other day.
 

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Please don’t tell me that oven mitt he’s wearing are going to become the new “thing” . I’ve never seen that before. & Boone was literally wearing a t-shirt the other day.
I'm surprised you havent noticed the mitts. Guys are wearing them to prevent broken fingers and similar injuries on slides into the base. Verdugo has a very flashy gold one, for example.

 

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Please don’t tell me that oven mitt he’s wearing are going to become the new “thing” . I’ve never seen that before. & Boone was literally wearing a t-shirt the other day.
Yes, protecting your fingers from being broken is *so* untraditional and offensive and should be banned immediately
 

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Corbin Burnes 3 quick outs (no Ks) in the first inning on 4 pitches. Then 9 straight Ks and counting.
 

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I'm honestly impressed that anyone could watch a video of that Turner slide and find something to complain about. That's hilarious.
Don't mean to pile on, but I have to. Seriously, this slide was one of the smoothest things I have ever seen. How could you possibly comment negatively about this? Trea Turner is awesome.
 

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Adam Wainwright earned a Maddux in Pittsburgh tonight.

87-pitch shutout of the Pirates. He gave up 2 hits, and went 2-4 at the plate. He turns 40 later this month.
 

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Cleveland is using all their pitchers who shouldn't be in the majors for get-away day. So far they've walked 9 and only struck out 1… and they still have another 4 innings to get through. 11-0 Oakland.
 

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Matt Chapman has walked 5 times today. He's schedule to bat 4th in the 9th inning. If he walks he'll tie the record for most in a 9 inning game.