2019 Regular Season Thread

[NYYfan4life90]

Yeah, that was my reaction. Even the All-Star break would make no sense, with somebody picking Seattle.

But flip-wise, if this survey were taken before the season started, I would be equally shocked by all the Yankee optimism. I don't think most experts had the Yankees winning the division, but maybe I'm wrong about that.

Was definitely taken before the season started, lol.

But agreed, even before the season started, I'm surprised quite a few of those people had the Yankees winning the division.

[jeterrules]

Tampa Bay is just unreal. Anyone who thinks 1st is a given well Tampa is like 5-0 on this west coast swing then they got the easy O's etc

[-tz]

Tampa Bay is just unreal. Anyone who thinks 1st is a given well Tampa is like 7-0 on this west coast swing then they got the easy O's etc

The O's are DUE.

[aeromac76]

The O's are DUE.

One more day for them to be not due please.

[BillyJack]

One more day for them to be not due please.

Happ will be on the mound.

[longtimeyankeefan]

Will anyone who picked Gio Urshela to be our #3 hitter in August please raise your hand? You deserve a prize.

Seriously, has this season been the craziest in recent memory? Basically an entire roster on the DL at one time or another and the "next man up" performs much more than adequately.

This season has been one of the most enjoyable in recent memory and not just because the team is winning - it's how they are winning and who is stepping up to the plate.

[ymike673]

Tampa Bay is just unreal. Anyone who thinks 1st is a given well Tampa is like 5-0 on this west coast swing then they got the easy O's etc

Yankees on a 13-2 streak and have not picked up a game on the Rays. And Rays come home to play Detroit this weekend. Even the Astros lost a game last night.

[jnewmark]

Will anyone who picked Gio Urshela to be our #3 hitter in August please raise your hand? You deserve a prize.

Seriously, has this season been the craziest in recent memory? Basically an entire roster on the DL at one time or another and the "next man up" performs much more than adequately.

This season has been one of the most enjoyable in recent memory and not just because the team is winning - it's how they are winning and who is stepping up to the plate.

Yeah, what a great season, so far, very enjoyable !

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[HelloNewman]

Yankees on a 13-2 streak and have not picked up a game on the Rays. And Rays come home to play Detroit this weekend.

Good. Home. A place where they actually lose sometimes.

[BabyBombers]

Happ will be on the mound.

So we have to score 10. Easy Peasy.

[primetime714]

Will anyone who picked Gio Urshela to be our #3 hitter in August please raise your hand? You deserve a prize.

Seriously, has this season been the craziest in recent memory? Basically an entire roster on the DL at one time or another and the "next man up" performs much more than adequately.

This season has been one of the most enjoyable in recent memory and not just because the team is winning - it's how they are winning and who is stepping up to the plate.

And the craziest part is Gio is not just our #3 hitter because of injury he legit deserves it the rest of the way even if everyone returns healthy and is performing. I'll actually be pissed if they remove him from the middle of the order unless he's slumping at the end of the year or something.

[NYYfan4life90]

How many more plate appearance does Urshela need to qualify for the batting title? Him and DJ are neck in neck right now once he qualifies.

[BillyJack]

Yankees on a 13-2 streak and have not picked up a game on the Rays. And Rays come home to play Detroit this weekend. Even the Astros lost a game last night.

Actually they have. Their lead was 7.5 games when this 13-2 run began and now it’s 9.0. That has to be tremendously discouraging for Tampa Bay.

Meanwhile the Rays are in the fight of their lives in the Wild Card race with the A’s breathing down their necks. At one point they were leading the Wild Card standings. Now they’re battling fir the 2nd WC, hoping to avoid elimination.

[primetime714]

So we have to score 10. Easy Peasy.

Does Gleyber break Gehrig's record today? I'd put even money on him tying it.

[BillyJack]

How many more plate appearance does Urshela need to qualify for the batting title? Him and DJ are neck in neck right now once he qualifies.

146 with 41 games to go.

[NYYfan4life90]

146 with 41 games to go.

Damn, it'll be close

[BillyJack]

Damn, it'll be close

If he’s close but falls short, he can still win the batting title if they can add oh-fer PAs to get him up to 502 and he still has the best BA.

[HelloNewman]

Meanwhile the Rays are in the fight of their lives in the Wild Card race with the A’s breathing down their necks. At one point they were leading the Wild Card standings. Now they’re battling fir the 2nd WC, hoping to avoid elimination.

This kind of misrepresents what's happening in the WC. Yeah the Indians' hot play has put them in the WC2 spot, but they're actually starting to crack open a little space over Oakland for that spot. Up to a 3-game lead now (2 in the LC). The A's are the ones who should be concerned more than the Rays.

[ymike673]

Does Gleyber break Gehrig's record today? I'd put even money on him tying it.

Of course we have to hope it's not Torres' scheduled rest day today.

[shadyridr]

Looks like Estrada is back up.

[Bub]

Looks like Estrada is back up.

And getting right into a game.

[ag3]

Why is LeMahieu not playing?

[BabyBombers]

Why is LeMahieu not playing?

Rest Im sure.

HE wont be off for a couple weeks after this game playing 2B, 3B and 1B.

[BabyBombers]

And getting right into a game.

I like it. He will find the big spot today and produce.

[BabyBombers]

Heard Gerrit Cole got scratched last night with a hammy? That would be a big loss for the Stros