Brett Coomer/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images What’s that wheezing sound in Milwaukee and San Diego? It’s the Mets and Braves... Both wild-card series get under way today, after the unnecessary drama of the double-header yesterday. What’s left of the Atlanta and New York rosters arrived in their destinations late last night, and I’m sure that’s going to pose an issue … [Read more...] about Playoff Gameday Thread, #1: Wild-card openers
SnakeBytes 10/1: Offseason Day 1 (or 2)
Rob Schumacher/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Or alternatively, 177 days until Opening Day Eliminated D-backs Clubhouse Reaction to Being Eliminated from Postseason by Jack Sommers [SI] Diamondbacks eliminated after Mets, Braves split doubleheader by Alex Weiner [Arizona Sports] D-backs eliminated after spirited pennant defense by Steve Gilbert … [Read more...] about SnakeBytes 10/1: Offseason Day 1 (or 2)
SnakePit Round Table: Elimination Edition
Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images It's over. Spencer: So much for probability huh…? I’m very disappointed. In the players. We are the poster child of embarrassing sports performances once again (sharing with the twins). I maintain it’s a successful season, but certainly one which I am happy to forget. I hope ownership and Hall don’t overreact and fire Torey or Hazen, but … [Read more...] about SnakePit Round Table: Elimination Edition
The Diamondbacks season is over
Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images 89 wins is by no means a disaster. As, probably not entirely unexpected, the double-header in Atlanta ended in a split, thereby eliminating the D-backs from the post-season. The Mets edged the Braves in the opener, coming back in the ninth to prevail 8-7, and thereby punch their ticket to the post-season. The result meant Arizona fans … [Read more...] about The Diamondbacks season is over
Snake Bytes, 9/30 + Gameday Thread: STILL not “over”
Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images We wake the morning after finishing Game #162, with no idea if we’ll be in the post-season... When was the last time a MLB team finished its schedule and still didn’t know its own fate the next morning? That’s where we stand, hoping for whoever wins Game 1 to also prevail in Game 2. Part of me thinks it likely there’s going to be a Disgrace of … [Read more...] about Snake Bytes, 9/30 + Gameday Thread: STILL not “over”