Mega Thread MLB season 2024

[X_box_X]

They're getting their arms warmed up, also maybe making a few technical adjustments.
And pitch counts don't matter as much for the relievers as theyre usually just pitching for an innings or two.

So when they show pitchers in the dugout, usually they're showing the relieving pitchers?

Do starting pitchers practice in the dugout also? Are their practice pitches done at less than 100%?

I find it interesting and I guess this isn't limited to game day. What about training / in between games? Is it more common for pitchers to get injured during training when compared to athletes of other sport?

 

[RPCB]

So when they show pitchers in the dugout, usually they're showing the relieving pitchers?

Do starting pitchers practice in the dugout also? Are their practice pitches done at less than 100%?

I find it interesting and I guess this isn't limited to game day. What about training / in between games? Is it more common for pitchers to get injured during training when compared to athletes of other sport?

When you’d see a pitcher in the “bullpen” throwing the baseball, it would be because the manager has told him to warm up as he is entering the game soon. Not every reliever is throwing the baseball, only the one(s) who have been instructed that they are entering the game soon. Throwing the baseball is to keep his arm warm/loosen up. Same deal with going a gym session, usually you do stretches.

MLB used to have pitchers hitting the baseball in the National league. So you’d sometimes see the pitcher getting a hit and standing on the base. Clubs would require the pitcher to wear a jacket to keep warm.

 

[Dixie Flatline]

The principle is basically the same from junior/youth baseball through to the major leagues.

Like any physical activity, you need to warm up your pitching arm to reduce the likelihood of injury to the ligaments and muscles in the arm. So, for example, when my son pitches in junior baseball, he'll often start out with soft toss to his partner, then increase the distance between him and his partner as his arm warms up before he starts warming up his mechanics. He will only throw a few pitches at full strength before he enters the game, either as a starter or as a reliever (he's done both).

We're working on developing his shoulder and arm muscles so that he can go longer in games and throw harder now that he's gone up a level in the league. Nothing too taxing - just doing IYLTs and work with light resistance bands, as well as throwing an American football instead of a baseball. In the summer holidays, I'll probably take him swimming as often as we can.

In the majors, the players obviously have a lot more resources available to them. There is a video online of Paul Skenes (former no. 1 draft pick and ace for the Pittsburgh) warming up to pitch for the Pirates. I'll see if I can find it.

My son is slated to be starting the game for his team on Sunday, so finger's crossed he has a Cole-like outing, not a Flaherty-like outing.

 

[FreoRicci]

I'm not sure I've ever posted on this forum.

As someone who isn't fully across Baseball, please forgive me if this comes across as a silly question.

How come pitchers in the dugout practice their pitching when the opposing team is fielding? I ask this because from the limited knowledge I have, I understand pitchers usually have a limit on the number of pitches/throws they make and the toll it takes on their arm/shoulder is significant. So why do they waste their energy by practicing their pitches? Would they not be able to pitch a couple of extra innings if they don't practice in the dugout?

It’s actually a fair point. Practising for that long can be counter intuitive.

Generally in post season though a pitcher can come in any innings, given the high stakes. Gone are the days the starting pitcher would pitch 7 innings, with 100 pitches

 

[FreoRicci]

So when they show pitchers in the dugout, usually they're showing the relieving pitchers?

Do starting pitchers practice in the dugout also? Are their practice pitches done at less than 100%?

I find it interesting and I guess this isn't limited to game day. What about training / in between games? Is it more common for pitchers to get injured during training when compared to athletes of other sport?

Starting pitchers aren’t really ‘starting’ pitchers in post season. Don’t be surprised if for example Buehler started in Game 3 however may come in for the 8th innings to close it. Don’t think it ll happen today given dodgers are getting smoked.

But it always happens in post season.

Randy Johnson, perhaps the greatest starting pitcher of the modern era, actually came in the 7th-9th innings as a closer almost the night after starting and pitching 7-9 innings. Crazy

 

[FreoRicci]

The principle is basically the same from junior/youth baseball through to the major leagues.

Like any physical activity, you need to warm up your pitching arm to reduce the likelihood of injury to the ligaments and muscles in the arm. So, for example, when my son pitches in junior baseball, he'll often start out with soft toss to his partner, then increase the distance between him and his partner as his arm warms up before he starts warming up his mechanics. He will only throw a few pitches at full strength before he enters the game, either as a starter or as a reliever (he's done both).

We're working on developing his shoulder and arm muscles so that he can go longer in games and throw harder now that he's gone up a level in the league. Nothing too taxing - just doing IYLTs and work with light resistance bands, as well as throwing an American football instead of a baseball. In the summer holidays, I'll probably take him swimming as often as we can.

In the majors, the players obviously have a lot more resources available to them. There is a video online of Paul Skenes (former no. 1 draft pick and ace for the Pittsburgh) warming up to pitch for the Pirates. I'll see if I can find it.

My son is slated to be starting the game for his team on Sunday, so finger's crossed he has a Cole-like outing, not a Flaherty-like outing.

Would be curious though at what pitches is being taught. There is a concern of the mechanics of throwing a curveball for example is too extreme for developing players.

Higher risk of Tommy John surgeries etc.

What is his pitching tool bag or what would he like it to be ?

Played junior with Liam Hendriks, and he was training almost every day. Fastball early then curveball around 15-16.

 

[NSWCROW]

No no no !!


And now we're rattled

 

[NSWCROW]

The ****en balls to throw THAT 1st pitch to Ohtani **** meeeeee

 

[NSWCROW]

GUNNED DOWN !!!!

 

[NSWCROW]

 

[FreoRicci]

Honestly would just walk Freeman and allow the run.
He’s nuts, 2 out 2 rbi single.
Now it’s 5-3.

 

[RPCB]

I think Freddie Freeman and his son go to the same barber.

 

[JLC]

Ffs we are making Freeman look like the best hitter on the planet.

 

[FreoRicci]

Love the cockiness of Cole not running to first. God he’s so unlikeable.

 

[FreoRicci]

Ffs we are making Freeman look like the best hitter on the planet.

But he is one of the best though? Always has been consistent for years.

 

[JLC]

Wow the fielders have let down Cole big time. Just saw the replay and that is some sloppy shit.

 

[JLC]

****ing pathetic to let them back in the game.

We are gifting the Dodgers the world series through our own self inflicted wounds. Make them earn it at least.

 

[QuietB]

This is the worst innings I have ever witnessed. Deplorable by the Yankees

 

[NSWCROW]

Judge right now

 

[RPCB]

Have the Yankees decided to lose the series tonight because flights to LA are too expensive?

 

[FreoRicci]

Geritt Cole is choking.

LOVE TO SEE IT

 

[FreoRicci]

Anyone else at CF, that’s being caught.
Judge in CF is such a joke. He’s so slow

 

[celestial]

Cmon lets f***ing go !!!

 

[JLC]

But he is one of the best though? Always has been consistent for years.

He is good not this good.

 

[NSWCROW]

Hook him