Walking wounded or not, ill-equipped to make a deep run or not, here we are with just a couple of weeks left and the Yanks are playing for the best record in the league—and in the game. Not bad, fellas, not bad at all.
Still need a few guys to get healthy—and the way things are going you wonder who else will get hurt—but hell, could be worse, could be raining.
Never mind the anticipation—Let’s Go Yank-ees!
That sucks about Bettances. He might have only faced a dozen batters this postseason but now his year is over after 8 pitches.
Tough going into Free agency with a blown out achilles. Maybe the Nets will sign him?
Was hoping that DB would be a major plus for the post season. Maybe Sevi steps into that role?
And Stanton might be the bat we need in lieu of lots of guys still hurt.
Still gotta hand it to Cashmoney. He's a shoe-in for GM of the year, and Boonie is not far from manager of the year either.
How do you tear your Achilles on a little hop?
Hell, could be a lot worse -- could be Red Sox fans.
They've made it this far without Dellin. Or so I keep telling myself.
CC’s last reg season start?? He’s been such a boss, and HOF worthy.
Delin B...awful awful news..and he’s a free agent
Atta boy. Mike!
Damn, safe.
Love you, CC
Clap clap clap
All rise!
No L for CC.
All rise for CC ... and then ALL RISE.
That might be the end for CC.
Not sure I want to see him with the ball in the playoffs ...
[13] Come out of the pen in game 4 of a sweep of the Astros?
One or two innings as an opener for CC.
Holy Fucking horseshit! Oi!
That!s . . . not a good throw
[14] Not unless we have a 10-run lead.
Actually, Otavino didn't do a whole lot wrong that inning...until that throw. The defense looked drunk. I guess he wanted to get in on the party.
Staff needs some PFP before the playoffs..
Alex, thanks for starting a new thread. I know you are very busy with other projects and paying work(!), which makes having an active Banter even more special. You give so much to us. I think I can speak for everyone in saying we really, really, really appreciate it.
[21] Seconded
Let's go, O! Clinch it the right way!
True that, Boat-z.
Eat shit, blue!
Wasn't Robles on the Mets??
Cmon Gio, save us one more time
A Ray’s Loss would br anti-climactic. On the other hand, how many get injured in a celebration?
Well, the Yankees essentially clinched...it's just accounting at this point. Kay's keep "the champagne on ice" line is tiring. The things that would have to happen to force a one-game play-off are as unlikely as winning a state lottery jackpot.
That was crap bunting on CC to start off the game. Glad to see Gardy dropping one down later.
I wish the Yanks could’ve pulled this one out.
As much as I love CC, not sure that he should be on the playoff roster. Maybe for the ALCS? The Yanks need some guys who can give multiple innings and in the playoffs, people may bunt on him. He is working on just 1 leg at this point. I love his guts.
Stanton looked pretty good for a guy playing in his 9th game.
Oh for fuck's sake ... Domingo German placed on administrative leave while MLB investigates domestic abuse allegations.
What the hell is next for this team, someone spontaneously combusting???
Someone needs to get a priest, a rabbi and a shaman into that locker room, stat.
[30] Disappointed in German as a person, it's not about the postseason.
Per tweet from Bob Klapisch: "I’m told the incident involving Domingo German and his girlfriend occurred late Monday night/Tuesday morning in a public setting - he allegedly slapped her during an argument. According to an MLB source, the incident was witnessed by an official from the Commissioner’s office."
If they do win it all this year with this patchwork team and despite all the injuries and now a suspension likely to their most dependable starter then Boone should be sainted, not just manager of the year.
This is awful and German is a young guy, but that is just ugly. Get your shit together. He must have been spending too much time with Chapman. These guys don't have to be boy scouts but my God, great athletes beating up on their wives. Yeah, I'm not rooting for you.
Oy!
Now there's this, so I'll just wait (after this posting) to see what eventually comes out as the story (as one should usually do):
Lindsey Adler @lindseyadler
MLB's investigation into Domingo Germán centers on an incident that sources told The Athletic took place at his residence late Monday/early Tuesday. This incident was not witnessed by an official of Major League Baseball, the sources said.
Any suspension German gets will necessarily carry over into next year. Which means he’d be ineligible for next year’s post season too, if I understand the rules.
Le Machine!
#obligatoryhomer.
Fucked up news about German. Oi is right.
Gotten back by Gritner
Dag, Brett!
Magical year for Brett.
What a year for BG!!
[41] Jinx!
So they clinch tonight, but the real race is for home field throughout the playoffs..
[43] And not lose another player for any reason.
Thought I'd get on WFAN to hear the end of the game and the celebration. I really respect Suzyn Waldman for her career but, and this is just a personal impression, I find her voice/speaking manner to be really unpleasant...and Sterling, while a lovely voice, really shouldn't be doing play-by-play at this point.
Maybin joins the party.
Atta boy, Clint! And you too, Cameron. Kaboooom!
As does Clint! Out goes Frazier, out goes Frazier.
Never will understand why they jerked around Frazier so much, guy can swing it.
What a great season, 100 wins!
One gone.
Two gone.
One more strike
Of course.
Division champs!
Now don’t get hurt celebrating.
7 years. Holy shit. Cheers, gang.
100 wins, one of the best reg season teams this year! Awesome, and could they still go for 105?
Nice to see no dogpile, not getting hurt and not satisfied with the division.
Oh crap, Joe West is the home plate ump.
Ok, not serious if Gleyber is staying in. At least I hope.
For the love of Mo! I bet they take replace Gleyber. Fucking Bollocks!
Judge!
Hot damn. This season has been one long pinball machine game.
And there’s the #obligatoryhomer
And Tyler does them one better.
300 homeruns, here we come.
Yeesh. Don't throw that again.
And probably giving up 300 too. Sigh.
What happened with Gleyber?
HBP?
3 pitchers to get 3 outs.
Yay, how fun.
/s
I can't wait for next season's rule change.
This crap blows.
[68] Rolled his ankle. On a diving play. Why he stayed in, I don’t know.
[70] Sigh. Seriously, WTF is up with all these late season injuries?
Yay, I just love plays!
Joe West needs to be forced to retire.
Immediately.
That strike 2 call against Gardner was perhaps the worst strike call I've seen this season.
FJW.
MRI on Gleyber's hammy came back ok.
EE on track to return for final series, if not for TB
Kraken on track for playoffs.
[75] Thanks
How is Joe West still employed as a MLB umpire.
Nice hit, Stanton.
Even better
Tack on runs are always acceptable.
Good outing for Paxton.
Gritner!
Sevi looking quite good.
a little late to the game. looks like CC had a great send off, and is getting ready for the BP. and the HRs keep on coming: DJ, Gritner, and the Judge.
So the team is up to 298 HR, if I have it right
so the game callers are naming yankee bests. Comebacks of the year must be Sanchez. MVP in my book is DJ.
Ballgame. And Sevy looked good.
Battle of the bullpens seems on tap for tonight.
Well, the Rays need these games more than the Yankees, but that "home field" seems to be the only chance we have against Houston.
Damn, missed that homer.
Thanks for that out, Tampa.
[90] Me too. If I avert my eyes for a second, to my newspaper or my muesli, there will be a Yankee HR, guaranteed.
Hmmmm ... CC warming for a stint in relief ... we'll see how this goes.
CC on in relief.
Good outing for him.
These bullpen games are hard to watch, though I irrationally want then to get to 105 wins so..whatever works..
Why pitch Tarpley? There's now way he's making the post-season roster.
Nice pick, Tarp.
Good to see Stanton laying off those low and away pitches.
Run roh, not another injury
Just pull Gio from the game and start icing it.
[101] What happened?
HBP on his left hand.
Grrr. It's like a nightmare. It never ends.
[103] Oh man, that could knock him out the postseason
[105] The funny thing is, I wouldn't see that as hurting the line up very much. LeMachine moves to 3rd, more time for Voit (or Ford?) at first.
Exhale.
[106] Can't look at Ford without thinking of the electric goods shop owner down the street from my house. Same fire hydrant body and wears a 'uniform' in the shop that looks like the Yanks road greys.
Fucking dome.
[108] Ha! They were saying the other day that Ford looks a lot like Lou Costello. He does!
Free baseball.
[109] Fukudome? Sorry, that's a NPB reference.
I just wrote a Japanese baseball player's name and my comment is awaiting moderation. WTF!?
[112]バカな外人、おまえは！ :)
[112] Repost with dots or spaces between the letters
[109] F.u.k.u.d.o.m.e.
[114] Fucking smart-ass gaijin.
[116] 日本語お上手ですね！ :p
Ok, so “Fucking smart-ass gaijin” gets through, but F.u.ku.d.o.m.e doesn’t?
[118] 私の日本語はまだ下手です
[119] I also wrote, "that's an N.P.B. reference." Maybe that abbreviation refers to some hate group?
[118][120] It's certainly F u k u dome's spelling that the sensor just flags?
I’ve done a lot of fuck you blue, especially with Joe West and Angel Hernandez so I don’t know what’s wrong.
Damn, Green is on fire.
I’ll take that double.
So, who to face inthe ALDS?
Aw crap.
Future generations will have a laugh at the ridiculous use of bullpens in 2019...
Why did the Yankees, trying to catch Houston for home field, use 11 fricking pitchers, half of which had insanely high ERAs? Perhaps, its just my fuzzy memory but I can't recall ever seeing three pitchers with ERAs around 7 or more pitch in the same game after April.
It was an uphill battle to catch Houston. I thought the Yanks had to win out since Houston owns the tie breaker. May as well rest their arms for the post-season. Maybe Houston gets knocked out early.
MLB and MLBPA announce German administrative leave extended through the conclusion of the 2019 World Series.
[129] which means any suspension would be served in 2020, making him ineligible for next year’s postseason too. I’m fine with that.
Johnny Lasagna is getting baked.
Ok, keep lasagna off the postseason menu.
[130] So any suspension due to DV results in post-season ineligibility for the season in which it is served?
Hey, Morton's pitching a no-hitter. [the jinx is on]
[133] I’m not sure. Feels like they just kicked the can down the road. Just don’t replace him with Cessa (shivers).
[133] that’s my understanding. Given his age and how few innings he’s pitched in the past, a suspension might not be too terrible. Not that it excuses DV.
Ken Singleton will be back announcing next year, just saw on Twitter. Hooray!
[137] Excellent!
Morton is still pitching a no-hitter.
A hit!
Yes. The jinxed worked.
HUZZAH!
A HIT!!!
I can't muster any enthusiasm for this game..time to hit the music blogs. Let's just hope no injuries!
and a walk!
But no runs
Yankee bats have picked a bad time to get cold.
BATS NEED HATS!
3-0.
Well, this game's over.
Pretty cool to see Judge cover 2nd and get the PO, though.
We need 300
We need a hit or two ...
Seems like this team stopped trying once they won division
[152] Like that play from Gleyber?
[153] Or that play from Gleyber???
Yeesh.
Oh great, Cory Gearrin, who looks like Mitch from "Dazed and Confused" and pitches about as well, too ...
Heads up! Ha!
[154] Hard to take this team seriously right now with how this rotation/bullpen is being handled. It's like spring training part deux. The Red Sox using 50 relievers make sense since they were eliminated. The Yankees doing it, not so much.
Whelp, walking the dog didn’t work.
[130] This article over at fangraphs would suggest (if I'm reading it correctly) that German will not be ineligible for the 2020 season's playoffs if he serves his suspension during the 2020 season:
https://blogs.fangraphs.com/domingo-german-wont-pitch-in-the-postseason-but-baseballs-dv-loophole-needs-to-be-closed/
FTA:
And as we’ve already seen, teams are ready and willing to exploit the fact that DV-suspended players may be acquired at discounts. Changing the rule so that suspended players are also banned from that year’s postseason would increase the impact of such suspensions, and greatly reduce teams’ incentives to acquire such players.
Rats, Twinkies first to 300. The Bombers can’t let Minnesota have the record.
Thanks for the info, cult.
Stanton for 300!
Sigh, #obligatoryhomer.
And tied with the Twins.
Wouldn't it be ironic if each game against the Twins in the ALDS are pitchers duals?
Err, duels..
Why did Paxton only pitch one inning?
Showalter has always bugged me. Bad. I was actually enjoying listening to him tonight. Maybe because I can't see him. But after saying Joe West can be a good umpire when he's locked and loaded? Wtf! Dead to me!
Shit, Paxton with an injury. Fuck, fuck, fuckitty fuck fuck.
Ayuh.
Oopsie
Did they do a report on Paxton yet?
That's got to be the last straw for this team.
Ford Powered!
Out walking the dog, missed those three runs. Gluten tightness for Big Maple.
No idea
If I have it right, we’re now up to 304 vs. Twinkies at 303. Rain delay for them.
Double digits! Don’t mind Le Machine going for three.
King has to nervous as all hell
An out. He has an ERA.
Good inning for the kid
Luke does not have the force right now.
He has 2 more games to get it back. [sigh]
I think the baseball is juiced but Romine crushed a meatball.
Buck Showalter, expounding on things he looks for in a pitcher ... "broad shoulders", "a supple wrist", "a high butt".
Judge just missed, oh well a triple isn’t bad.
That’s not good
Oh, goodie. A shitty 1st inning for Luis. Though the blind guy missing a fastball right down the pipe did him no favors.
Aw damn Alonso hit homer #53. New rookie record.
JFC!!!!
Oh, joy ... bad Sevy.
Oh joy, good Sevy!
Man, Showalter talks way, way, way too much. Sucking all the life out of a game that is meaningless to begin with.
And Kay is acting like a adolescent at ComiCon interviewing Stan Lee.
Sevy is getting his badouting out of the way in a meaningless game. Yeah, that’s it.
[192] He's not getting any help from the ump.
Didi and Luke are automatic outs right now. Wouldn't the line-up better without them?
And why is Romine getting so many ABs with Gary back. Gary needs reps.
This game was a big bag of Fucking suck.
[194]If Gary wasn't so fragile I would agree. Then again, I don't see this team going very far in the playoffs so maybe he should get in some ABs for next year's prep?
[196] I agree on the playoffs. I don't see them getting by Minnysoda right now. They certainly aren't going to out slug anyone. I think it's fair to say they haven't got much of a chance against anyone else.
Houston? Fahgettaboutit.