Royals (Bergert) vs Red Sox (Crochet): 8/5/25, 7:10pm

[Brandon Glick]

I don't mean to alarm anyone, but the Red Sox are within three games of the division lead with three left to play against the Blue Jays (in September)...

[mvp 78]

Bergert has a 4.46 xERA and only goes 2 times through the order. Beat the breaks off this guy in his first start after being traded. 

[Nick]

Our closest wildcard competitor is Texas, right now 4 games behind us. They have 2 more versus the Yankees and then the Phillies. 

We do go to San Diego but we have a chance to put some distance between us with Crochet going tonight.

[Maxbialystock]

1 hour ago, mvp 78 said:

Bergert has a 4.46 xERA and only goes 2 times through the order. Beat the breaks off this guy in his first start after being traded. 

Thanks the details and the plan of attack.

[Maxbialystock]

8 minutes ago, Nick said:

Our closest wildcard competitor is Texas, right now 4 games behind us. They have 2 more versus the Yankees and then the Phillies. 

We do go to San Diego but we have a chance to put some distance between us with Crochet going tonight.

6 game road trip vs Padres and Astros will be tough.

[Nick]

I do want to thank the White Sox for taking care of Crochet. Starting July 6, 2024, in 12 starts, he never pitched more than 4 innings.

Last year in 32 starts, he exceeded 100 pitches only twice. This year he already has 12 games with 100 or more pitches.

I like it that he has not pitched since July 26th. He should be somewhat rested.

[mvp 78]

22 minutes ago, Nick said:

Our closest wildcard competitor is Texas, right now 4 games behind us. They have 2 more versus the Yankees and then the Phillies. 

We do go to San Diego but we have a chance to put some distance between us with Crochet going tonight.

The Rangers? 🤔

[mvp 78]

12 minutes ago, Maxbialystock said:

6 game road trip vs Padres and Astros will be tough.

Sox have been ridiculous at home this season (38-21). Need to go .500 on the road and keep cooking at home IMO. 

[mvp 78]

12 minutes ago, Nick said:

I do want to thank the White Sox for taking care of Crochet. Starting July 6, 2024, in 12 starts, he never pitched more than 4 innings.

Last year in 32 starts, he exceeded 100 pitches only twice. This year he already has 12 games with 100 or more pitches.

I like it that he has not pitched since July 26th. He should be somewhat rested.

Need to keep finding rest for him down the stretch. 

[Bellhorn04]

Just now, mvp 78 said:

Sox have been ridiculous at home this season (38-21). Need to go .500 on the road and keep cooking at home IMO. 

Yeah, it's kind of a big deal that some Fenway advantage seems to have returned.

[mvp 78]

2 minutes ago, Bellhorn04 said:

Yeah, it's kind of a big deal that some Fenway advantage seems to have returned.

2024: 38-43

2023: 39-42

The last few years have been unfun. 

 

[moonslav59]

1 hour ago, Nick said:

I do want to thank the White Sox for taking care of Crochet. Starting July 6, 2024, in 12 starts, he never pitched more than 4 innings.

Last year in 32 starts, he exceeded 100 pitches only twice. This year he already has 12 games with 100 or more pitches.

I like it that he has not pitched since July 26th. He should be somewhat rested.

They were afraid their best trade asset would get hurt before pulling the trigger.

[Bellhorn04]

5 minutes ago, moonslav59 said:

They were afraid their best trade asset would get hurt before pulling the trigger.

There's that, but they were also doing the right thing for his health.  I think most teams are ethical about this stuff.  And the Players Union keeps an eye on such things, I would assume.

[mvp 78]

11 minutes ago, Bellhorn04 said:

There's that, but they were also doing the right thing for his health.  I think most teams are ethical about this stuff.  And the Players Union keeps an eye on such things, I would assume.

Crochet also had the quotes last year about "if you trade for me and don't extend me, I'm not playing in the playoffs." 

[king koji]

No Alcala DFA yet?

[mvp 78]

 

[mvp 78]

5 minutes ago, king koji said:

No Alcala DFA yet?

Last 5 games:

3.1 IP, 8 H, 4 HR, 4 BB, 5 K, 3.64 WHIP, 5 ER, 13.50 ERA, 19.31 FIP 

He's actually been a little lucky than his numbers suggest! 

[Maxbialystock]

1 hour ago, mvp 78 said:

2024: 38-43

2023: 39-42

The last few years have been unfun. 

 

Over 37,000 showed up last night.  Of course, they regretted it the moment they found out that the Sox "paid" too much for Maye.  Really put a damper on the evening finding out that Breslow is incompetent.  

The winning streak, continuing last night, was barely enough to cheer them up.  

[mvp 78]

22 minutes ago, Maxbialystock said:

Over 37,000 showed up last night.  Of course, they regretted it the moment they found out that the Sox "paid" too much for Maye.  Really put a damper on the evening finding out that Breslow is incompetent.  

The winning streak, continuing last night, was barely enough to cheer them up.  

At least I care enough about the players to spell their names correctly. 🧐

[mvp 78]

1 hour ago, king koji said:

No Alcala DFA yet?

 

[mvp 78]

 

[mvp 78]

 

[Tedballgame]

47 minutes ago, mvp 78 said:

 

 

48 minutes ago, mvp 78 said:

 

Alcala DFAed and they call up Isaiah Campbell. Isaiah Campbell SUCKS!!!! He may be worse than Alcala. Just wait and see. His career ERA with the Red Sox is horrible. 14 earned runs in 8.2 innings. This guy can't pitch.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

38 minutes ago, Tedballgame said:

 

Alcala DFAed and they call up Isaiah Campbell. Isaiah Campbell SUCKS!!!! He may be worse than Alcala. Just wait and see. His career ERA with the Red Sox is horrible. 14 earned runs in 8.2 innings. This guy can't pitch.

From the frying pan into the fire.

[vegasbob]

1 hour ago, mvp 78 said:

 

Which one was it ??    Whitlock ?  Don't tell me Chapman ?     Nooooo, not Al Cala

[vegasbob]

No problem  sending Jorge along his life journey . He earned it . Sends a message to the other throwers to pay attention and " got to do a better job"

But why bring in proven stumblebum I. Campbell ?  Honestly , is that the only guy in Worcester or Portland who can grip a ball ?    Got to be discouraging to the other Sox MiLB'ers on the mound.

Clearly, Criswell being saved for the next uncovered start.

[mvp 78]

1 hour ago, Tedballgame said:

 

Alcala DFAed and they call up Isaiah Campbell. Isaiah Campbell SUCKS!!!! He may be worse than Alcala. Just wait and see. His career ERA with the Red Sox is horrible. 14 earned runs in 8.2 innings. This guy can't pitch.

Only so many options on the 40 rn.

[mvp 78]

3 minutes ago, vegasbob said:

No problem  sending Jorge along his life journey . He earned it . Sends a message to the other throwers to pay attention and " got to do a better job"

But why bring in proven stumblebum I. Campbell ?  Honestly , is that the only guy in Worcester or Portland who can grip a ball ?    Got to be discouraging to the other Sox MiLB'ers on the mound.

Clearly, Criswell being saved for the next uncovered start.

Can’t call up Criswell for 15 days after being sent down

[mvp 78]

Bday shoutouts to Sox legends John Olerud, Carl Crawford, Eric Hinske, Bobby Kielty, John “Way Back” Wasdin, Reid Nichols, Bob Daughters, Fabian Gaffke

Epic list today.

[king koji]

What about Bernardino?