Forbes & Shea

I cannot quantify how stupid this question from Tom Verducci was:

"Kike got a HR, that the kind of swing you're looking for?"

No Tom, Dave Roberts hates runs.

My cage bat has a new grip on it tonight.

if I hear "read and react" one more time John Smoltz.

Wow, thats a lot of empty seats at Dodger Stadium for what is the last game of the year there.

I've not seen too many managers with a worse feel for the game than Derek Shelton. This is a sure fire sign from the Twins that they went for a reasonable contract over a desire to compete.

Look on the bright side everyone. No matter what happens this is the last time this year we have to hear the incessant Dodgers Stadium organ.

a baseball player and umpire are standing on a field . ALT: a baseball player and umpire are standing on a field .

John Tumpane needs to calm the hell down on his strike 3 call.

If you buy a tomahawk steak you are paying for the weight of bone you cannot eat. Just get a ribeye cut.

Ah the narrative has shifted from "how does a team deal with a gut punch" to "these guys were so relaxed and playing video games today"

Such utter garbage commentary to ensure they continue their "expert" persona.

Why is this booth acting like Ohtani came into this exhausted? He ran 180 feet hard twice in six innings and trotted to first a bunch of times. He was home by 1a

He's dealt with worse on an average road trip. Hes an athlete. He's not gassed coming into this game.

John Smoltz would like you to know that this is a bad idea. I asked as it happened last night why you would not just IBB a guy in the 7th with one down and no one on who already got 8 bags off you in 3 PAs

Thanks for looking. That was considerate. I am so old school minded I have a bedside radio for listening to games. It's how I got through 18 last night. Off season, I just read books. Baseball is my combat PTSD therapy place.

I don't even own a TV. It's MLB.TV for free as a season ticket holder and YT TV for one month a year. Literally a tablet in a bracket mount. I like things simple.

No John Smoltz "we" won't be talking about leg strength all game. You'll just keep ramming the topic down our throat.

What the hell does Sydney Sweeney have to do eith baseball

Does anyone have an alternate way to watch the World Series that I am just missing. I am not sure I can do another night of Joe Davis and John Smoltz.

Not sure I am ready for more hyperbole about the "classic" last night. 18 innings, 11 of which where two teams could not manage a run that ran to 3am was horrible. Baffling managerial decisions, baffling running decisions, all the while watching MLB lube up over Shohei.

I'm ready for the hot stove.

Just walk him. You did it tne next five ABs knowing it was the right move. Because this is not pitching around him.

This was in the 7th and after this AB Ohtani would go IBB IBB IBB IBB BB.

If the Jays make the logical decision there with 1 out and no one on they win it in 9 and I do not stay up until 3am watching two anemic teams be unable to score a run for 10.5 innings.

Case in point. That's the second overly aggressive base running decision by the Blue Jays which has cost them a runner in scoring position in a tie game.

I don't get it. This has been an error-ridden mismanaged baseball game. Teams have left opportunities on the table. I don't see this as a great game. It's a tight game but it's not amazing.

If Schneider makes the one logical decision to not pitch to Ohtanii the 4th time up this game is over.

Joe Davis: "This is the most exciting game ive ever watched"

Me: This is not one of the top 30 games I've ever watched. Joe Davis apparently not alive in 2001, 2004, or 2016.

Yes he is gifted. Holy hell do I have Ohtani love affair fatigue.

Why was Ohtani not IBB'd there?

Now John Smoltz straight up talking through pitches. Please, someone at Fox get control of this idiot.

Never Forget

Antoan Richardson Won't Return To Mets' Coaching Staff More changes for the Mets' coaching staff. First base/outfield/baserunning coach Antoan Richardson is leaving. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

Unreal Mets. Just how do you let him get away.
www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/10/mets...

What was up with his leg guard though?

AI does have its uses. I just don't think I should post the image I created from that booth visit with duct tape over Smoltz's mouth.

John Smoltz give zero fucks about your sentimental commentary on Roy Halladay there Joe Davis. Never seen a guy so intentionally not listening to his broadcast partner and just itching for he next chance to talk in a national broadcast.