As poorly as we played...when he Yankees lose tonight....

[Ridgway22]

And, we have the best run differential, +110, in the AL, 3rd best in MLB, through 80 games.

[baltfan]

The Orioles and NYY were on pace to win way more games than their talent dictates.   It is reasonable that they would both take a step back.  

[Jagwar]

4 hours ago, OriolesMagic83 said:

Cole had a velocity drop in the 2nd inning.  Almost never good.

 

 

5 hours ago, Malike said:

His fastball last night lost a ton of velocity from 95 to 91.

There was an ESPN article on his start where Cole said the drop in velocity was intentional. That he "dialed back the velocity after issuing three walks and throwing 28 pitches as the Mets jumped out to a 1-0 lead."

I don't buy it. 

[sportsfan8703]

We played poorly?  Nah, we won. The previous 5 games were just a rough turn through considering the Yankees, Astros, and Clev, are the other three best teams in the MLB. 

Notice how during our 5 game losing streak that nobody mentioned closer or Mason Miller?  That goes to show you that a closer doesn’t matter if there is no lead to protect.  

[Chromehill]

Yankees 2-8 over their last 10 games.  Cole's start of the season was delayed due to elbow issues, good idea how that movie is going to end.

[KojiSplit]

7 hours ago, RavensNOsGuy said:

On a 11 day vacation to California. Hitting up the Cubs - Giants game tomorrow in San Fran before heading down the coast to LA. Will feel better about wearing my O’s stuff now without a losing streak. Anyone ever been to the stadium here?

You HAVE to sit in the upper deck to enjoy the views of the water and truly appreciate one of the best parks in baseball and yes bring a hoodie etc

There are tickets first few rows behind home plate in the upper deck going for cheap on vivid seats. If you’ve already bought tickets in the lower level or club level, go sit in the uppers for a few innings. 
 

Enjoy!

[Allan Bryant]

8 hours ago, Roy Firestone said:

We have actually pulled even in the loss column. Unbelievable.

Baseball ️ is a funny game 

Joe Gariogila

[Allan Bryant]

5 hours ago, throttleplate said:

I lived in San Fran for 5 years, went to many Giants games at the new park. Bring a winter jacket or a warm blanket as it gets very cold out at night at the stadium. Summer in San Fran doesnt start untill sept- november.

Fall weather for the Giants and Summer weather for the 49ers . I’m still trying wrap my head around that , smh 

[Hank Scorpio]

8 hours ago, Frobby said:

Both teams were probably due for a correction.  

Correct

[Sports Guy]

It’s almost as if teams go through bad stretches even if they are very good.

[Too Tall]

The Yankees have more problems than just pitching. We DO need pitching help. Going to be a fun script to follow the rest of the way. Tis sweet when the Orioles win and Yankees lose. Don't like or root for injuries but do love to see the Yankees struggle and their follower's cry. Losing two to the Mets behind their two supposed top guns has got to sting. All teams have to navigate many issues to get through 162. We are halfway there.

[OsFanSinceThe80s]

2 hours ago, Jagwar said:

 

 

There was an ESPN article on his start where Cole said the drop in velocity was intentional. That he "dialed back the velocity after issuing three walks and throwing 28 pitches as the Mets jumped out to a 1-0 lead."

I don't buy it. 

[bpilktree]

10 hours ago, e16bball said:

Between us and the Red Sox?

The Red Sox are playing well but they are playing the last place Blue Jays and last place Reds.   They have been a .500 team before this stretch.  

[KojiSplit]

J.D. Davis - number 5 hitter, sure that’s fitting well in the BX

[Philip]

A recent article at PA asks which infield position is a more urgent need, though 1B, 2B and 3B are all urgent.

We need to do something, and no mistake, but it seems the Yankees have greater needs. In their favor is that their needs are probably more easily filled, unless their pitching falls apart, too.

Fun times ahead!