Sports! ⚾️ MLB Discussion Megathread

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@TheRomanSlayer @Abhorsen @bintananth @Buba
Latest MLB Playoff 2023 Updates and Developments:

First, Bummed out that the #2 Los Angeles Dodgers got swept by the Diamonbacks UGH! I hope they don't fire Dave Roberts because of this playoff disappointment.

Second, Twins' effort gave it their all but fell short as the Astros won the ALDS series, 3-1 by a final score of 3-2 in Game 4 of the ALDS.

Third: Phillies whooped Braves' asses 10-2 in Game 3 of the NLDS. Game 4 is this evening and we're going to find out if the Braves can pull off a comeback and winning this series.

*(American League Championship Series)
#5 Texas Rangers vs #2 Houston Astros (Defending World Series Champions)

*(National League Championship Series)
#6 Arizona Diamondbacks vs the winner of #4 Philadelphia Phillies (Defending National League Champions)/#1 Atlanta Braves

 

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*(American League Championship Series)
Rangers lead series (2-0)

*#5 Texas Rangers survive a comeback attempt from #2 Houston Astros winning Game 2 of the American League Championship Series 5-4. Games 3, 4, and 5 will be on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday in Arlington, Texas on FS1.

Gut feeling Rangers will sweep the defending World Series Champions here.

*(National League Championship Series)
*Game 1 ongoing right now on TBS between #6 Arizona Diamondbacks vs defending National League Champion #4 Philadelphia Phillies.

 

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@TheRomanSlayer @bintananth
What an all-out ass whooping in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania as the defending National League Champion #4 Philadelphia Phillies punked #6 Arizona Diamondbacks 10-0 in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series.

All signs are pointing toward a sweep!

 

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@TheRomanSlayer @bintananth
What an all-out ass whooping in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania as the defending National League Champion #4 Philadelphia Phillies punked #6 Arizona Diamondbacks 10-0 in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series.

All signs are pointing toward a sweep!

Philly vs Texas?

 

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Philly vs Texas?

Sure looking like this is likely coming down to Texas Rangers vs Philadelphia Phillies for the 2023 World Series Championship.

Got to think Philadelphia has to win the 2023 World Series Championship. Your thoughts?

 

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@TheRomanSlayer @bintananth @gral @Abhorsen @Planchar @prinCZess @Husky_Khan
Congratulations to the #5 Texas Rangers on winning the 2023 American League Championship Series after throttling the defending World Series Champion #2 Houston Astros in Game 7 of the American League Championship Series 11-4.

Now they get to await the winner of the National League Championship Series between #6 Arizona Diamondbacks vs #4 Philadelphia Phillies, where Game 7 of the National League Championship Series will be tomorrow evening.

If you're the Rangers, who would you strongly prefer to face in the 2023 World Series Championship?
A.) Arizona Diamondbacks
B.) Philadelphia Phillies: Defending National League Champions

 

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Fox Sports reporting Houston Astros Manager Dusty Baker might be retiring now that the Astros' 2023 MLB Season is over.

Sounds like there's a possibility of the Astros getting dismantled any moment now.

 

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The 2023 World Series Championship is now officially set between #5 Texas Rangers vs #6 Arizona Diamondbacks.

*Game 1
*Game 2: (both in Arlington, Texas)
*Game 3
*Game 4
*Game 5 (Games 3, 4, 5 all in Phoenix, Arizona)
*Game 6
*Game 7 (both in Arlington, Texas)

 

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BREAKING NEWS ALERT: Houston Astros Manager Dusty Baker officially retiring after 26 Seasons as an MLB Manager. Press conference taking place tomorrow according to Sports Director Will Kunkel of Fox 26 KRIV-TV Houston.

Dusty Baker - Wikipedia

 

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Thursday, 26 October 2023: Retirement Press Conference of Houston Astros Manager Dusty Baker accompanied by Owner and Team President Jim Crane including General Manager Dana Brown from Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas.

 

[TheRomanSlayer]

At this point, I’d throw my lot behind Arizona winning their second WS title. That should make the people of the desert state known for having the biggest hot potato sports team in the state a bit happier. (Coyotes)

 

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At this point, I’d throw my lot behind Arizona winning their second WS title. That should make the people of the desert state known for having the biggest hot potato sports team in the state a bit happier. (Coyotes)

Rangers won 6-5 in 11 Innings with walk-off Home Run last night in Game 1 of the 2023 World Series Championship.

Game 2 tomorrow night at 7:00 PM CST.

 

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I think it's going to be a full blown all the way to Game Seven for this World Series.

 

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I think it's going to be a full blown all the way to Game Seven for this World Series.

Wasn't expecting the Diamondbacks to whoop Rangers' asses 9-1 last night in Game 2 of the 2023 World Series Championship.

Games 3, 4 and 5 in Phoenix beginning Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of this week.

 

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@bintananth @gral @Ibanez @TheRomanSlayer @Buba @Husky_Khan @Zachowon @f1onagher @The Whispering Monk @TerrificWarden @Morphic Tide
#5 Texas Rangers are on the cusp of history in winning their first World Series Championship in franchise history tonight!

 

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@TheRomanSlayer @Ibanez @gral @Buba @bintananth @f1onagher @Husky_Khan @Zachowon @The Whispering Monk @Planchar @Abhorsen @TerrificWarden @Morphic Tide

Congratulations to the Texas Rangers on winning their first World Series Championship in franchise history after shutting out Arizona Diamondbacks 5-0 in Game 5 of the 2023 World Series Championship.
*Rangers finished with (11-0) record in road games of the 2023 MLB Playoffs.
*Texas Rangers Manager Bruce Bochy wins his fourth World Series Championship with two different MLB teams: San Francisco Giants (2010, 2012, 2014); Texas Rangers (2023).
*Championship Parade Friday, 3 November 2023 according to Fox 7 KTBC-TV Austin.

 

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Texas Rangers LHP William Smith made history becoming the first MLB player in MLB history to win three consecutive World Series Championships with three different teams respectively with the following MLB teams, which is very historic:
*Atlanta Braves (2021)
*Houston Astros (2022)
*Texas Rangers (2023)
Rangers LHP Will Smith becomes 1st player in MLB history to win 3 straight World Series rings with 3 different teams

 

[TheRomanSlayer]

Corey Seager won his second WS title too.

 

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Corey Seager won his second WS title too.

Yep. Seager won first World Series Championship with Los Angeles Dodgers (2020) and now won his second World Series Championship with Texas Rangers (2023).

Let's not forget about Max Scherzer (apologize for butchering his last name) now has two World Series Championships: Washington Nationals (2019) and Texas Rangers (2023).

 

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Thursday, 2 November 2023: The 2023 World Series Champion Texas Rangers arrive at Love Field in Dallas, Texas. Special coverage courtesy from Fox 4 KDFW-TV Dallas/Fort Worth.