W said:
a huge jump in slugging % without a corresponding big jump in batting average...
hmmn...
In a park known to be very pitcher friendly.
Nah. I bet it's good old fashioned hard work. Right?
Someone should ask Gonzo and Finley their opinions.
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In a park known to be very pitcher friendly.
Nah. I bet it's good old fashioned hard work. Right?
Someone should ask Gonzo and Finley their opinions.
For the record I think he's taking something.
He's also tailored his swing to hit HR. His flyball rate is close to 60% and his ISO is a stupid .353. Most people are in the .100's. If he gets it in the air 1/3 of the time it's extra bases. Those are Bonds like numbers. And we all know Barry was Au Naturel.
And yet pitchers keep throwing him FBs. I don't get it. His swing is made to do one thing. A RHP should be 100% sweepers or sliders away.
A LHP should be sliders or sweepers down and in.
Either way moving down. Make him try and lift pitches that are down.
He's also tailored his swing to hit HR. His flyball rate is close to 60% and his ISO is a stupid .353. Most people are in the .100's. If he gets it in the air 1/3 of the time it's extra bases. Those are Bonds like numbers. And we all know Barry was Au Naturel.
And yet pitchers keep throwing him FBs. I don't get it. His swing is made to do one thing. A RHP should be 100% sweepers or sliders away.
A LHP should be sliders or sweepers down and in.
Either way moving down. Make him try and lift pitches that are down.
Mathguy64 said:
Raleigh proves once again that cheating pays dividends.
Yeah, we should know.
tremble said:
Guarantee he's getting some interesting **** from some Chinese research scientists in Seattle, probably CCP.
Probably on that Nike track program…
Roids or no roids the problem is that his swing is perfect for a down and in pitch. So if you make the slightest mistake and don't execute perfectly he'll get it.
Down and away. Down and in. In generally.
CFTXAG10 said:
Jankee tears. Satisfying.What a fucking joke
— Jomboy (@Jomboy_) August 9, 2025
/insert good good let the butthurt flow meme
CFTXAG10 said:
You have reached the final stage of grief: acceptanceFUCKING HOUSTON ASTROS THATS OUR DADDY I AM BEYOND FUCKiNG ANGRY FUCKING ORANGE!!!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/gFUgeeWZ6f
— Big Nick Turturro (@NickTurturro1) August 9, 2025
This is the definition of a BROKEN man,
Raleigh has been terrible since July 1.
.175 avg w 47K - a 39% K rate. It's just that he continues to have the highest RBI/hit rate known to man. This year it is 88%. After scrubbing the data, it seems he just gets an inordinate amount of AB w RISP. He's already had 104 AB this yr - has a .231 avg w RISP
Last two years has averaged 138+ RISP AB with a .227 avg. (by contrast Yordan averages about 110 AB w RISP).
.175 avg w 47K - a 39% K rate. It's just that he continues to have the highest RBI/hit rate known to man. This year it is 88%. After scrubbing the data, it seems he just gets an inordinate amount of AB w RISP. He's already had 104 AB this yr - has a .231 avg w RISP
Last two years has averaged 138+ RISP AB with a .227 avg. (by contrast Yordan averages about 110 AB w RISP).
I have a good feeling about today
We were supposed to be in New York this weekend, but ended up canceling our trip last minute. But this was the game we were supposed to go to today.
We were supposed to be in New York this weekend, but ended up canceling our trip last minute. But this was the game we were supposed to go to today.
Good morning to everyone but New York City, #RepBX fans & Brian Cashman. (Just kidding—we love Cashman here in Houston. He’s the gift that keeps on giving. And he gave the gift of @Taytram24. Thanks, #Yankees!) #BuiltForThis🤘🏼🔥 pic.twitter.com/bBGl3hmbNx
— Adam Clanton (@adamclanton) August 9, 2025
Astros Bingo Update 8-9-25
This is what Jose Altuve has done as your #3 hitter over 1/3 of a season (54 games)
.953 OPS. .580 Slugging. .373 OBP. .307 average
Across 162 games, a pace of 45 HR, 126 RBI, 105 R, 189 hits, 357 total bases.
The Astros' record for TB in a season is 363 by 1997 Jeff Bagwell.
Insane.
At this point, Jose is coming up fast on the outside after Pena's seemingly secure team OPS led. Pena is at .865 this morning. Jose is at .811. As recently as May 25, Jose was at .685. His OPS in July was 1.055 It's .833 so far in August.
Jose is up to 2,354 career hits. On pace for 170 this year, which would get him to 2,402.
He's also up to paces of 88 runs scored and a .282 average. Those squares are 90 and .300. 13 people picked 90+ runs, 4 picked .300+ average.
Winners and Losers
91 win pace. The Strangers are down to 83.
The Rockies are down to 30-85, on pace for 120 losses.
The Donger Is Here
Raleigh hits his 43, but Kyle Schwarber making his push up to 41. He hit 12 in July and has 4 more in August. Raleigh has hit 10 in the same time frame, and hit like crap overall. .194 in July, .111 so far in August.
Slumper Tucker
His HR pace is down to 25, which is the square. Down to .190 in August after a .218 July. he has 0 HR and 0 RBI in August and has 1 HR in his last 99 AB.
Is this the Real Life? Is This Just Fantasy?
My fantasy baseball team got a HR from Bobby Witt Jr. yesterday. That brought my batting average for the day to .023 as my team went a combined 1 for 43 at the plate.
This is what Jose Altuve has done as your #3 hitter over 1/3 of a season (54 games)
.953 OPS. .580 Slugging. .373 OBP. .307 average
Across 162 games, a pace of 45 HR, 126 RBI, 105 R, 189 hits, 357 total bases.
The Astros' record for TB in a season is 363 by 1997 Jeff Bagwell.
Insane.
At this point, Jose is coming up fast on the outside after Pena's seemingly secure team OPS led. Pena is at .865 this morning. Jose is at .811. As recently as May 25, Jose was at .685. His OPS in July was 1.055 It's .833 so far in August.
Jose is up to 2,354 career hits. On pace for 170 this year, which would get him to 2,402.
He's also up to paces of 88 runs scored and a .282 average. Those squares are 90 and .300. 13 people picked 90+ runs, 4 picked .300+ average.
Winners and Losers
91 win pace. The Strangers are down to 83.
The Rockies are down to 30-85, on pace for 120 losses.
The Donger Is Here
Raleigh hits his 43, but Kyle Schwarber making his push up to 41. He hit 12 in July and has 4 more in August. Raleigh has hit 10 in the same time frame, and hit like crap overall. .194 in July, .111 so far in August.
Slumper Tucker
His HR pace is down to 25, which is the square. Down to .190 in August after a .218 July. he has 0 HR and 0 RBI in August and has 1 HR in his last 99 AB.
Is this the Real Life? Is This Just Fantasy?
My fantasy baseball team got a HR from Bobby Witt Jr. yesterday. That brought my batting average for the day to .023 as my team went a combined 1 for 43 at the plate.
First inning boos from Yankee fans…
— MLB Digest (@TheMLBDigest) August 8, 2025
First pitch answer from Altuve 😅
Submission via: @betting_chief1 pic.twitter.com/m3GFN96O2Y
tjack16 said:First inning boos from Yankee fans…
— MLB Digest (@TheMLBDigest) August 8, 2025
First pitch answer from Altuve 😅
Submission via: @betting_chief1 pic.twitter.com/m3GFN96O2Y
When I went in 2021, Altuve was leading off and it was one pitch HR. The game after the no-no. Seeing it in person is glorious.
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You know what? I’m over the trash can shenanigans. We are 8 years removed. I respect what the Astros have done since then. Their farm system is elite, they are scrappy with trades when they can’t compete in free agency, they have a solid business operation. I won’t be surprised…
— JP_YankeesGirl (@90syankskid) August 9, 2025
Ciboag96 said:You know what? I’m over the trash can shenanigans. We are 8 years removed. I respect what the Astros have done since then. Their farm system is elite, they are scrappy with trades when they can’t compete in free agency, they have a solid business operation. I won’t be surprised…
— JP_YankeesGirl (@90syankskid) August 9, 2025
Finally, a Yankee I feel I could get behind and support.
Fun game last night. **** the Yankees. Let's do it again today.
texasaggie2015 said:
Fun game last night. **** the Yankees. Let's do it again today.
May Jomboy cry his stupid ass to sleep again tonight.
When will they learn not to boo Altuve. Hopefully never.
I have to admit I was very uncomfortable with 2 men on and Stanton in the batters box in the 10th.
I have to admit I was very uncomfortable with 2 men on and Stanton in the batters box in the 10th.
It’s Old-Timers’ Day at Yankee Stadium. Here’s Astros manager Joe Espada taking a photo with Dwight Gooden. pic.twitter.com/pJctVDlfgi
— Jared Greenspan (@jared_greenspan) August 9, 2025
Commiserating with the enemy
he was employed by them in the past
linkdude said:
he was employed by them in the past
Gooden was also employed by the Astros at one time also.
tjack16 said:First inning boos from Yankee fans…
— MLB Digest (@TheMLBDigest) August 8, 2025
First pitch answer from Altuve 😅
Submission via: @betting_chief1 pic.twitter.com/m3GFN96O2Y
"Ya serious" followed by the laugh. Perfection.
Y'all ready for Game 2?
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Really need Framber to be the ace he is today…none of that mental midget bull****
Why is Chas in the lineup
Chas
Idk what's worse, Chas in the lineup or Walker in the 5 hole
wehnerhigh20 said:
Why is Chas in the lineup
Because someone has to bunt with 2 outs and no one on.
are they throwing a lefty or a guy that throws gas and we're hoping Chas of old returns?wehnerhigh20 said:
Why is Chas in the lineup
This account is not suspect at all
ttha_aggie_09 said:are they throwing a lefty or a guy that throws gas and we're hoping Chas of old returns?wehnerhigh20 said:
Why is Chas in the lineup
Gil is a RHP.
Is there is a LHP, 100% Sanchez and Trammell sit.
Sanchez is .127/.186/.200 against LHP this season in 55 AB.
someone check on Espada...
I don't see Dubon in the lineup
I don't see Dubon in the lineup
txags11 said:
Really need Framber to be the ace he is today…none of that mental midget bull****
Framber's 11-5 with a 2.83 ERA. 3rd in the majors in wins, 8th in ERA. I don't get it.
Why does everyone hate this guy so much?
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