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[Varunky]

The Major Leage of Baseball started the season this last week and I was wondering, does anyone here follow pro baseball?

For myself, I might watch a few games, but I'm constantly changing back and forth with a more exciting show and just catching up on the scores. Then I'll watch for highlights on Sports Center the next day. I may also check up on the standings whenever I'm feeling bored.

I just have a feeling that MLB is not as popular as it used to be and that Football is becoming (or is) the new American Pastime.


EDIT: I FORGOT MY TEAM!

I guess I like the Detroit Tigers, but only because their farm team is the Toledo Mudhens. I've been able to go to a bunch of Mudhen games and even watched Curtis Granderson play for them before he was pro.

Edited by Varunky, 07 April 2012 - 10:47 PM.

[Knight]

I seem to jump on everyone one of your sports related threads... but hell, that's me. Haha.

I follow the MLB, definitely (I'm an ESPN junkie). My favorite team was the Astros, except they literally traded their entire roster so I don't know anyone anymore (plus, they're terrible).

Okay, so my favorite teams now are the Rangers and Red Sox.

You're right, baseball isn't America's past time anymore, but if you ask most Americans they still respect the sport of baseball and will eventually tune in when the playoffs roll around.

[Fatal_Moon]

Detroit Tigers here and if Fister can heal himself and no one gets hurt, MLB, prepare for a steam roll from Detroit.

[Symbolic]

Braves fan here. I don't have much time to sit down and watch a full game, but I do my best to catch scores and highlights on ESPN.

[jryan34]

i used to follow baseball pretty heavily when i was younger. i still do follow it though

[Varunky]

Tigers are 3-0 against the Red Sox?? Whoa!

[Varunky]

Here's the standings as of Sunday April 15, 2012 2:30PM EST (when I opened the stats):

American League
East

• Orioles: 5-3 (.625)
• Yankees: 4-4 (.500)
• Rays: 4-4 (.500)
• Blue Jays: 4-4 (.500)
• Red Sox: 3-5 (.375)

Central

• White Sox: 5-2 (.714)
• Tigers: 5-3 (.625)
• Indians: 3-4 (.429)
• Royals: 3-5 (.375)
• Twins: 2-6 (.250)

West

• Rangers: 7-2 (.778)
• Mariners: 5-5 (.500)
• Athletics: 4-5 (.444)
• Angels: 3-5 (.375)

National League
East

• Nationals: 7-2 (.778)
• Mets: 6-2 (.750)
• Braves: 4-4 (.500)
• Phillies: 3-5 (.375)
• Marlins: 3-6 (.333)

Central

• Cardinals: 6-3 (.667)
• Astros: 4-4 (.500)
• Brewers: 4-5 (.444)
• Cubs: 3-6 (.333)
• Reds: 3-6 (.333)
• Pirates: 2-6 (.250)

West

• Dodgers: 8-1 (.889)
• Dbacks: 5-3 (.625)
• Rockies: 4-4 (.500)
• Giants: 4-4 (.500)
• Padres: 2-7 (.222)

[Varunky]

Here's the standings as of Sunday April 22, 2012 8:55PM EST (when I opened the stats):

American League
East

• Yankees: 9-6 (.600)
• Blue Jays: 9-6 (.600)
• Orioles: 9-7 (.563)
• Rays: 9-7 (.563)
• Red Sox: 4-10 (.286)

Central

• Tigers: 10-6 (.625)
• White Sox: 9-6 (.600)
• Indians: 8-6 (.571)
• Twins: 5-11 (.313)
• Royals: 3-12 (.200)

West

• Rangers: 13-3 (.813)
• Athletics: 8-9 (.471)
• Mariners: 7-10 (.412)
• Angels: 6-10 (.375)

National League
East

• Nationals: 12-4 (.750)
• Braves: 10-6 (.625)
• Mets: 8-6 (.571)
• Marlins: 7-8 (.467)
• Phillies: 7-9 (.438)

Central

• Cardinals: 11-5 (.688)
• Reds: 7-9 (.438)
• Brewers: 7-9 (.438)
• Pirates: 6-9 (.400)
• Astros: 6-10 (.375)
• Cubs: 4-12 (.250)

West

• Dodgers: 12-4 (.750)
• Rockies: 8-7 (.533)
• DBacks: 8-8 (.500)
• Giants: 7-7 (.500)
• Padres: 5-12 (.294)

[Brandon]

I usually only watch the Jays games and the Yankees, love both teams.

[Varunky]

Yankees had a high scorer against Boston.

EDIT: I don't really watch either, but I'll keep up on it with rankings. This thread is keeping me more up on baseball than usual actually.

Edited by Varunky, 22 April 2012 - 08:25 PM.

[Brandon]

Yankees had a high scorer against Boston.

EDIT: I don't really watch either, but I'll keep up on it with rankings. This thread is keeping me more up on baseball than usual actually.

Yeah, i'll be watching this thread most likely. Can't believe how good the Jays are doing this year.

[Balista]

I am a huge Twins fan, too bad I can hardly watch any games.

and yes, I know they suck this season

[Knight]

Man, I don't even know who I like anymore. I haven't watched a single Rangers game this year, and I know I like the Yankees, but those games are tough to watch.

I did see Humber's perfect game yesterday, that was quite spectacular.

[Balista]

I did see Humber's perfect game yesterday, that was quite spectacular.

I wish I could have actually watched that game. All I saw was the 9th inning on Fox :/

[Scott]

Giants fan here. Sorry about 2010 Brian.

I didn't see it, but I read about it. Good for him. Used to be a fan of the Mariners, Still at heart I guess) Cause I lived near Seattle for a number of years before moving to California 12 years ago.

[Varunky]

Apparently President Obama got booed at the 100th anniversary game at Red Sox field?

[Varunky]

Here's the standings as of Sunday May 6, 2012 4:30PM EST (when I opened the stats):

American League
East

• Orioles: 18-9 (.667)
• Rays: 19-10 (.655)
• Blue Jays: 16-12 (.571)
• Yankees: 15-13 (.536)
• Red Sox: 11-15 (.423)

Central

• Indians: 15-11 (.577)
• Tigers: 14-13 (.519)
• White Sox: 13-15 (.464)
• Royals: 9-18 (.333)
• Twins: 3-12 (.269)

West

• Rangers: 18-10 (.643)
• Athletics: 15-14 (.517)
• Mariners: 12-17 (.414)
• Angels: 11-17 (.393)

National League
East

• Nationals: 18-9 (.667)
• Braves: 17-11 (.607)
• Mets: 15-13 (.536)
• Marlins: 13-14 (.481)
• Phillies: 13-15 (.464)

Central

• Cardinals: 17-11 (.607)
• Reds: 14-13 (.519)
• Astros: 13-15 (.464)
• Brewers: 12-15 (.444)
• Pirates: 12-16 (.429)
• Cubs: 10-17 (.370)

West

• Dodgers: 18-9 (.667)
• DBacks: 14-15 (.483)
• Giants: 13-14 (.481)
• Rockies: 12-14 (.462)
• Padres: 9-19 (.321)

[Brandon]

Lets go Jays!

[Knight]

The Orioles at the top of their division? Is Cal Ripken, Jr. playing again?? Haha. I can't remember the last time the Orioles were a relevant team...

[Brandon]

The Orioles at the top of their division? Is Cal Ripken, Jr. playing again?? Haha. I can't remember the last time the Orioles were a relevant team...

Ahaha, I was surprised also when I seen that.