Diamonds For Women

sunnyblue · Posted: Fri 7/19/19 12:19 pm Post subject:

Aaron Boone was suspended one game because of that - here's the link

dodgerblue6 · Posted: Thu 7/25/19 9:40 am Post subject:

Yesterday, Red Sox protested their loss to Rays at Tropicana Field due to substitution confusion.
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dodgerblue6 · Posted: Tue 7/30/19 7:26 am Post subject:

Seems like we can hardly go a few days without some on-field action--including this past weekend.
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forloveofthegame · Joined: 23 Oct 2009 Posts: 7525 Location: San Diego

What about the Reds-Pirates melee last night? That was insane. So Yasiel was traded and then this happens? He sure likes to be in the middle of things. The Reds did not put up with him too long and honestly, Linda, I think your team is a lot better off without him.
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dodgerblue6 · Posted: Thu 8/1/19 12:08 am Post subject:

I think you're right. We've moved on, although we'll never forget the excitement (with baggage) that he brought.
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sunnyblue · Posted: Wed 9/2/20 3:07 pm Post subject:

The Yankees and Rays are getting a little heated these days. Suspensions on both sides, Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman for head hunting, and both managers, Aaron Boone and Kevin Cash. Here's the article.

dodgerblue6 · Posted: Tue 9/15/20 9:55 pm Post subject:

A melee broke out at the Cardinals-Brewers game at Miller Park tonight, and Cardinals manager Mike Shildt took up the cause for his team by challenging the Brewers' dugout. Both Shildt and Milwaukee manager Craig Counsell were ejected. The game turned into a runaway win for the Crew, 18-3, but the bad blood is still there.
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sunnyblue · Posted: Fri 9/18/20 11:07 am Post subject:

Twins third baseman Josh Donaldson homered yesterday against the White Sox and was ejected when he crossed home plate - umpire thought he was showing him up by kicking dirt. Here's the link.

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sunnyblue · Posted: Wed 4/7/21 3:04 pm Post subject:

For the first one of the 2021 season I thought I would post about the bad blood boiling over between the Cardinals & Reds in their game last weekend, played at Great American Ballpark. The Cardinals took exception to a few protocol issues they called disrespect and it ended up with both benches clearing and Nick Castellanos (Reds catcher) being ejected. Here's the article.

dodgerblue6 · Posted: Thu 4/8/21 10:46 am Post subject:

I almost thought this was going to be about the Brewers hitting Willson Contreras, but that's next. One week in, a couple of brouhahas.
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sunnyblue · Posted: Sat 4/10/21 11:11 am Post subject:

How about Trevor's balls being examined by MLB for tampering? That was in the game in Oakland, the series finale when KJ blew the save but Trevor had another terrific start for the Dodgers.

dodgerblue6 · Posted: Sat 4/10/21 4:30 pm Post subject:

forloveofthegame · Joined: 23 Oct 2009 Posts: 7525 Location: San Diego

Lol!
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dodgerblue6 · Posted: Tue 4/13/21 1:14 pm Post subject:

Well, that Braves-Phillies game got everyone talking. What a horrible call!
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forloveofthegame · Joined: 23 Oct 2009 Posts: 7525 Location: San Diego

That one will have everyone talking for a long time.
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dodgerblue6 · Posted: Wed 4/21/21 12:29 am Post subject:

Has this first month been chock-full of controversies, or what?
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dodgerblue6 · Posted: Thu 5/6/21 10:52 pm Post subject:

Updates coming.
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sunnyblue · Posted: Sun 5/16/21 9:48 pm Post subject:

Well it looks like there was a controversy with video replay called out by Royals manager Mike Matheny, when they lost to the White Sox today. Here's the article.

sunnyblue · Posted: Tue 5/18/21 5:23 pm Post subject:

I almost forgot to mention this but any opinions about Manny's controversial slide? It seems like that died down quickly.

dodgerblue6 · Posted: Wed 5/19/21 6:58 am Post subject:

Yeah, Cath, it seems like there were two ways of looking at it. But nobody's talking about it anymore.

Yesterday's White Sox game seems like it took over. I can't keep up with the controversies this year. They come almost as quickly as the no-hitters. Smile

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forloveofthegame · Joined: 23 Oct 2009 Posts: 7525 Location: San Diego

They kind of put an end to it - article from padres.com

As for the White Sox I heard Tony La Russa says it is about respecting the game and "sportsmanship" - article from mlb.com
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dodgerblue6 · Posted: Sat 7/3/21 12:37 pm Post subject:

How about the marlins hitting Ronald Acuna on the very first pitch of the game yesterday?
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sunnyblue · Posted: Sun 7/4/21 1:11 pm Post subject:

Just thinking about how our Dodgers play the Marlins next. I don't think they have any bad blood with any of our players.

sunnyblue · Posted: Sat 7/10/21 10:19 am Post subject:

It happened again last night, with Ronald Acuña being hit by Marlins pitching.

forloveofthegame · Joined: 23 Oct 2009 Posts: 7525 Location: San Diego

Since it happened during our "down time" I wonder if there are any opinions about the Kevin Kiermaier issue with the Blue Jays? The Blue Jays decided to plunk him in retaliation, Lol.
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sunnyblue · Posted: Thu 4/21/22 9:55 pm Post subject:

In the second game of the Padres-Reds series this week, Tommy Pham took exception to Luke Voit. I am wondering how our resident Padres fan felt about this?

forloveofthegame · Joined: 23 Oct 2009 Posts: 7525 Location: San Diego

I thought Pham overreacted. That was why they had the replay make the determination, though I was sorry to see Stephenson hurt. I think it might have come from so much frustration building up when they lost so many games in a row. I can see a blow up happening after a controversial play if you had such a bad stretch early in the season.
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forloveofthegame · Joined: 23 Oct 2009 Posts: 7525 Location: San Diego

How about that Cardinals/Mets crazy game yesterday? Nolan has been suspended for his part in that.
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sunnyblue · Posted: Mon 5/23/22 9:59 pm Post subject:

The White Sox series at Yankee Stadium was pretty wild what with NYY Josh Donaldson making a smart ass comment to their SS, Tim Anderson. It's been announced Donaldson is being suspended one game for it.

forloveofthegame · Joined: 23 Oct 2009 Posts: 7525 Location: San Diego

The White Sox shut them up with that doubleheader sweep on Sunday. It was fitting Tim Anderson homered in 1 game. I know Donaldson kept saying it was not intended to be negative, but he probably does not think much about being on the receiving end.
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