Better is Earned.

Post by **Soapy** » 25 Jun 2024, 10:41

mvp wrote: ↑
25 Jun 2024, 10:13
at least those jerseys were fly

we getting cooked!

Post by **Soapy** » 25 Jun 2024, 11:47

Evan Longoria Hitless in Rays Return, Josh Lowe Homers In Win Over Nationals
‣ June 28, 2024 - Game 1 of 3 - Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, Florida
(24-56) Washington Nationals at Tampa Bay Rays (38-43)

WSH | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 || 0 | 10 | 0
TB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | x || 4 | 11 | 2

Josiah Gray (L, 4-11): 5 IP, 6 H, 3 ER, 2 K

Dylan Crews: 2-4

Joey Meneses: 1-4

Ildemaro Vargas: 2-4, SO

Aaron Civale (W, 9-2): 5 IP, 6 H, 0 ER, 4 K

Evan Longoria: 0-2, BB (.417 Avg, 1.000 OPS, 2 RBI in AAA)

Josh Lowe: 1-4, HR, 2 RBI, R

Yandy Diaz: 2-4, R

TB | 3 | 12 | 0
PIT | 7 | 10 | 1

TB HR: RF Josh Lowe, 2B Brandon Lowe
PIT HR: SS Oneil Cruz, 1B Rowdy Tellez, RF Andrew McCutchen

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TB | 7 | 11 | 2
PIT | 4 | 15 | 1

TB 3B Isaac Paredes: 1-5, HR, 2 RBI, 2 K
PIT HR: 3B Ke'Bryan Hayes, SS Oneil Cruz

--

SEA | 3 | 5 | 0
TB | 0 | 6 | 1

SEA 1B Ty France: 1-3, HR, RBI, BB, SO
TB SP T.J. Bradley (L, 3-6): 6 IP, 2 H, ER, 6 K

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SEA | 12 | 20 | 0
TB | 4 | 7 | 0

SEA RBI: DH J.P. Crawford, LF Luke Raley, 2B Jorge Polanco 4, C Christian Vazquez 5, RF Mitch Haniger
TB DH Harold Ramirez: 2-4, HR, RBI

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SEA | 1 | 10 | 1
TB | 4 | 6 | 0

SEA CF Julio Rodriguez: 1-3, HR, RBI
TB 2B Brandon Lowe: 1-4, 2B, 3 RBI

--

WSH | 3 | 12 | 0
TB | 7 | 10 | 1

WSH 1B Joey Gallo: 2-3, RBI, BB, SO
TB SP Taj Bradley: 6 IP, 6 H, ER, 5 K

--

WSH | 10 | 11 | 0
TB | 7 | 11 | 1

WSH HR: 2B Luis Garcia, 1B Joey Gallo, LF Eddie Rosario, C Keibert Ruiz
TB HR: 1B Yandy Diaz, DH Harold Ramirez, 3B Evan Longoria

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Current Record
40-44, 4th AL East, 7th AL Wild Card

MLB Transactions

Pirates trade RF Andrew McCutchen and SP Luis Ortiz to the Guardians for RP Scott Barlow

Injury List
SP Shane McClanahan: Elbow Surgery (day to day)
SP Jeffrey Springs: Elbow Surgery (2-3 weeks)
OF Jonny Deluca: Fractured Hand (2-3 weeks)
SP Drew Rasmussen: Elbow Surgery (2-3 months)

Prospect Watch
SS Junior Caminero (#2 MLB, #1 Rays, AAA): .323 AVG, .365 OBP, .584 SLG, .949 OPS, 15 HR, 53 RBI
1B Xavier Isaac (#12 MLB, #2 Rays, AAA): .309 AVG, .381 OBP, .567 SLG, .949 OPS, 8 HR, 31 RBI
SS Carson Williams (#17 MLB, #3 Rays, AA): .274 AVG, .344 OBP, .440 SLG, .784 OPS, 9 HR, 39 RBI

Upcoming Schedule
at Kansas City Royals (43-44) -- Brady Singer (4-7, 69 K, 4.24 ERA)
at Kansas City Royals (43-44) -- Michael Wacha (8-4, 62 K, 3.17 ERA)
at Kansas City Royals (43-44) -- Daniel Lynch (6-10, 54 K, 4.48 ERA)
at Texas Rangers (52-32) -- Cody Bradford (9-5, 58 K, 3.38 ERA)
at Texas Rangers (52-32) -- Owen White (4-7, 56 K, 5.10 ERA)
at Texas Rangers (52-32) -- TBD

Post by **Caesar** » 25 Jun 2024, 12:23

I went three whole seasons without any in-season trades and this man got one every sim.

Why didn’t you call up Caminero instead of signing Longoria?

Post by **Soapy** » 25 Jun 2024, 13:46

Caesar wrote: ↑
25 Jun 2024, 12:23
I went three whole seasons without any in-season trades and this man got one every sim.

Why didn’t you call up Caminero instead of signing Longoria?

yeah i tried to find a trade slider like 2K but doesn't seem like there is one.

RE Caminero: while his numbers are impressive, his ratings would have him among our worst hitters and with the season on the brink, wanted a more proven bat to help that post-ASG playoff push. and i also want to make sure he has the best chance at winning ROY with a full season next year

Post by **Caesar** » 25 Jun 2024, 13:54

Soapy wrote: ↑
25 Jun 2024, 13:46

Caesar wrote: ↑
25 Jun 2024, 12:23
I went three whole seasons without any in-season trades and this man got one every sim.

Why didn’t you call up Caminero instead of signing Longoria?
yeah i tried to find a trade slider like 2K but doesn't seem like there is one.

RE Caminero: while his numbers are impressive, his ratings would have him among our worst hitters and with the season on the brink, wanted a more proven bat to help that post-ASG playoff push. and i also want to make sure he has the best chance at winning ROY with a full season next year

The trade frequency slider is the last slider in the sliders.

Post by **Soapy** » 26 Jun 2024, 06:46

Caesar wrote: ↑
25 Jun 2024, 13:54

Soapy wrote: ↑
25 Jun 2024, 13:46

Caesar wrote: ↑
25 Jun 2024, 12:23
I went three whole seasons without any in-season trades and this man got one every sim.

Why didn’t you call up Caminero instead of signing Longoria?
yeah i tried to find a trade slider like 2K but doesn't seem like there is one.

RE Caminero: while his numbers are impressive, his ratings would have him among our worst hitters and with the season on the brink, wanted a more proven bat to help that post-ASG playoff push. and i also want to make sure he has the best chance at winning ROY with a full season next year
The trade frequency slider is the last slider in the sliders.

thank you

I'm definitely going to undo the Jackson Holliday trade lmfao

Post by **Soapy** » 26 Jun 2024, 07:52

The cavalry is on the way but is too little, too late for the Rays after disappointing June?
Adam Lemon -- Dynasty Sports Rays Beat Reporter

Two-time All-Star Shane McClanahan has been pitching in simulated games for the past week as he gets ready to return from his 2023 Tommy John surgery, so has Jeffrey Springs who is expected to make his return in the upcoming weeks. This would provide the Rays with two of their top arms in the middle of the season, just in time for the post All-Star Game playoff push but after a disappointing June where the team went 8-18 it might be all for naught.

The Rays slid all the way down to fourth place in the division after entering the month atop the AL East and are now 6.5 games behind the Orioles and four games behind the Mariners for the final wild card spot.

It's not an unsurmountable lead, especially with the return of McClanahan and the Springs, but nothing of the Rays recent form indicates that such a turnaround is likely, especially with the surging Yankees having won eight of their last ten games and the Red Sox (38-46) well within reach to overtake them.

Evan Longoria reunion likely spells the end for 'Junior Cameniro Call Up Watch'
In the midst of their struggles, the Rays signed free agent Evan Longoria, an icon for the franchise. Longoria had a short stint in Durham, playing three games where he batted .417 with an on-base percentage and slugging of .500 before being called up to the Rays' where he's had two hits in nine-at-bats with a home run and two RBIs.

With Longoria likely to spend the rest of the season on the active roster, he has solidified that backup third baseman role with a veteran bat capable of getting on base and driving in runs. This all but guarantees that both Junior Cameniro and Xavier Isaac will spend the rest of their seasons with the Durham where both former first round picks homered last night in the Bulls win over Lehigh Valley.

If the Rays become sellers at the trade deadline, this of course could change but as it currently stands, Rays fans will likely need to wait until 2025 to see Cameniro, MLB.com's second ranked baseball prospect, in a Rays jersey again.

Team Batting Stats
1B Harold Ramirez ‣ .304 Avg | 6 HR | 32 RBI | 3 SB
1B Yandy Diaz ‣ .295 Avg | 4 HR | 32 RBI | 3 SB
3B Isaac Paredes ‣ .283 Avg | 20 HR | 51 RBI | 2 SB
2B Amed Rosario ‣ .267 Avg | 10 HR | 38 RBI | 9 SB
C Rene Pinto ‣ .256 Avg | 5 HR | 19 RBI | 0 SB
LF Randy Arozarena ‣ .255 Avg | 11 HR | 32 RBI | 14 SB
RF Josh Lowe ‣ .249 Avg | 5 HR | 18 RBI | 11 SB
3B Evan Longoria ‣ .222 Avg | HR | 2 RBI | 0 SB
2B Brandon Lowe ‣ .216 Avg | 11 HR | 36 RBI | 1 SB
LF Richie Palacios ‣ .214 Avg | 2 HR | 6 RBI | 1 SB
SS Jose Caballero ‣ .213 Avg | 1 HR | 15 RBI | 10 SB
C Francisco Mejia ‣ .209 Avg | 1 HR | 12 RBI | 1 SB
CF Jose Siri ‣ .177 Avg | 6 HR | 25 RBI | 9 SB
SS Taylor Walls ‣ .167 Avg | 1 HR | 3 RBI | 2 SB

Team Pitching Stats
SP Aaron Civale ‣ 9W, 2L | 3.39 ERA | 77 K
SP Zach Eflin ‣ 8W, 5L | 3.30 ERA | 91 K
SP Shane Baz ‣ 5W, 7L | 4.19 ERA | 95 K
SP Ryan Pepiot ‣ 4W 3L | 3.61 ERA | 52 K
SP Taj Bradley - 3W, 6L | 3.69 ERA | 91 K
SP Zack Littell ‣ 2W, 8L | 5.2 ERA | 58 K
RP Jason Adam ‣ 2W, 0L | 1.86 ERA | 43 K | 9 H | 2 BS | 3 SV
RP Kevin Kelly ‣ 2W, 5L | 3.31 ERA | 26 K | 6 H | 1 BS
RP Colin Poche ‣ 2W, 2L | 2.48 ERA | 28 K | 6 H
RP Phil Maton ‣ 1W, 3L | 0.65 ERA | 49 K | 19 H | 2 SV
RP Shawn Armstrong ‣ 1W, 3L | 4.46 ERA | 38 K | 6 H
CP Pete Fairbanks ‣ 0W, 3L | 5.08 ERA | 39 K | 4 BS | 20 SV

AL Standings
AL East
Orioles, 47-38
Blue Jays, 46-39
Yankees, 43-43
Rays, 40-44
Red Sox, 38-46

AL Central
Twins, 54-31
Guardians, 50-34
Royals, 43-44
White Sox, 30-56
Tigers, 29-55

AL West
Rangers, 52-32
Mariners, 45-41
Astros, 43-40
Athletics, 37-49
Angels, 29-54

NL East
Phillies, 64-20
Braves, 55-28
Mets, 41-42
Marlins, 33-51
Nationals, 25-58

NL Central
Cubs, 50-36
Pirates, 45-38
Reds, 42-43
Cardinals, 41-44
Brewers, 34-51

NL West
Dodgers, 51-34
Padres, 50-38
Diamondbacks, 47-37
Giants, 34-51
Rockies, 31-52

AL Leaders
Batting Average

OF Aaron Judge ‣ .346 Avg

OF Austin Hays ‣ .334 Avg

3B Justin Turner ‣ .330 Avg

Home Runs

OF Aaron Judge ‣ 32 HR

OF Juan Soto ‣ 26 HR

SS Corey Seager ‣ 24 HR

RBI

OF Aaron Judge ‣ 76 RBI

SS Corey Seager ‣ 74 RBI

SS Bobby Witt Jr. ‣ 70 RBI

ERA

RP Garrett Whitlock ‣ 2.13 ERA

SP Nestor Cortes Jr. ‣ 2.42 ERA

SP Shane Bieber ‣ 2.61 ERA

Strikeouts

SP Triston McKenzie ‣ 117 K

SP Luis Castillo ‣ 106 K

SP Tanner Bibee ‣ 99 K

NL Leaders
Batting Average

2B Ketel Marte ‣ .365 Avg

SS Trea Turner ‣ .334 Avg

OF Cody Bellinger ‣ .333 Avg

Home Runs

1B Matt Olson ‣ 29 HR

3B Austin Riley ‣ 28 HR

OF Adam Duvall ‣ 26 HR

RBI

3B Austin Riley ‣ 85 RBI

1B Matt Olson ‣ 73 RBI

RF Ronald Acuna Jr. ‣ 63 RBI

ERA

SP Aaron Nola ‣ 2.25 ERA

SP Zac Gallen ‣ 2.43 ERA

SP Kolby Allard ‣ 2.44 ERA

Strikeouts

SP Spencer Strider ‣ 137 K

SP Blake Snell ‣ 134 K

SP Shohei Ohtani ‣ 131 K

Players of the Month

SP Luis Castillo ‣ 5-1, 6 G, 1.20 ERA, 44 K

CP Adbert Alzolay ‣ 11 SV, 0.00 ERA, 12 K

LF Austin Hayes ‣ .406 Avg, 9 HR, 23 RBI

C Willson Contreras ‣ .378 Avg, 5 HR, 16 RBI

[R] 1B Nolan Schanuel ‣ .323 Avg, 5 HR, 14 RBI

[R] CF Jackson Chourio ‣ .311 Avg, HR, 6 RBI

Post by **Soapy** » 26 Jun 2024, 10:32

Shane McClanahan Dazzles in Return from Tommy John, Leads Rays to Sweep of the Rangers
‣ July 7, 2024 - Game 3 of 3 - Globe Life Field, Arlington, Texas
(45-45) Tampa Bay Rays at Texas Rangers (53-37)

TB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 || 4 | 10 | 0
TEX | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 || 2 | 5 | 1

Shane McClanahan (W, 1-0): 5 IP, 2 H, ER, BB, 5 K

Yandy Diaz: 2-3, RBI, R

Randy Arozarena: 3-5, RBI

Pete Fairbanks (S, 23): 1 IP, H, 3 K

Dane Dunning (L, 6-2): 4 IP, 6 H, 4 ER, 2 BB, 4 K

Corey Seager: 1-4, HR,R BI, R

Nathaniel Lowe: 2-3, RBI

Jonah Heim: 1-4, 2B, R

TB | 6 | 8 | 0
KC | 3 | 6 | 2

TB HR: RF Richie Palacios, 3B Isaac Paredes, SS Amed Rosario
KC HR: C Salvador Perez, CF Drew Waters

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TB | 7 | 10 | 1
KC | 8 | 17 | 0

TB 3B Isaac Paredes: 1-5, HR, 2 RBI
KC C Freddy Fermin: 2-5, HR, 2 RBI, SO

--

TB | 5 | 8 | 0
KC | 0 | 6 | 1

TB SP Aaron Civale (W, 10-2): 9 IP, 6 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 3 K
KC 1B Vinnie Pasquantino: 2-3, 2B, BB

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TB | 9 | 13 | 0
TEX | 8 | 7 | 0

TB 3B Evan Longoria: 2-4, 2B, RBI, R
TEX RF Adolis Garcia: 2-4, HR, 4 RBI, R

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TB | 6 | 12 | 1
TEX | 2 | 10 | 0

TB 1B Yandy Diaz: 4-4, HR, RBI, BB
TEX C Sam Huff: 2-4, HR, RBI, SO

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Current Record
45-45, 4th AL East, 7th AL Wild Card (3.0 GB)

MLB Transactions

SP Shane McClanahan activated from Injured List, SP Ryan Pepiot optioned to Triple-A Durham

Brewers trade 1B Rhys Hoskins and RP Joel Payamps to the Cardinals for 1B Paul Goldschmidt

Injury List
SP Jeffrey Springs: Elbow Surgery (1-2 weeks)
OF Jonny Deluca: Fractured Hand (1-2 weeks)
SP Drew Rasmussen: Elbow Surgery (2-3 months)

Prospect Watch
SS Junior Caminero (#2 MLB, #1 Rays, AAA): .325 AVG, .371 OBP, .584 SLG, .955 OPS, 16 HR, 56 RBI
1B Xavier Isaac (#12 MLB, #2 Rays, AAA): .293 AVG, .363 OBP, .540 SLG, .904 OPS, 8 HR, 33 RBI
SS Carson Williams (#17 MLB, #3 Rays, AA): .269 AVG, .338 OBP, .442 SLG, .779 OPS, 10 HR, 44 RBI

Upcoming Schedule
vs. New York Yankees (47-45) -- Carlos Rodon (4-7, 67 K, 4.97 ERA)
vs. New York Yankees (47-45) -- Clarke Schmidt (4-3, 26 K, 3.79 ERA)
vs. New York Yankees (47-45) -- Gerrit Cole (2-2, 46 K, 2.88 ERA)
vs. Cleveland Guardians (56-34) -- Trevor Rogers (4-8, 72 K, 5.48 ERA)
vs. Cleveland Guardians (56-34) -- TBD
vs. Cleveland Guardians (56-34) -- TBD

Post by **Captain Canada** » 26 Jun 2024, 10:46

Interesting to see the Cardinals finally deal Paul Goldschmidt

Must be nice to have a top pitcher back into your rotation

Post by **Soapy** » 26 Jun 2024, 16:12

Captain Canada wrote: ↑
26 Jun 2024, 10:46
Interesting to see the Cardinals finally deal Paul Goldschmidt

Must be nice to have a top pitcher back into your rotation

yessir, just in time to help us turn this bih around

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