Brewers (Peralta) v Twins (López); 6/20 @ 6:10pm CT

[Squirrel]

Okay, let’s get this next half (technically it’s less than half) started with a bang! Hoping only the good López is with us the remainder of the year! Go Twins!

 

[Shaitan]

dare I say it: the all star break is too long?

(I also think they should play 9 months a year, haha.)

let's get the second half underway!

[Brock Beauchamp]

A battle of the underperformers.

[stringer bell]

38 minutes ago, Brock Beauchamp said:

A battle of the underperformers.

I presume you mean the starting pitchers. Both teams have pretty much performed to expectations. 
 

It would seem today will be a big news day on the injury front. Buxton and Correa were nicked and basically missed the last two games, Miranda could be off the IL as soon as tomorrow, Martin and Farmer could come off IL this weekend and we’re due for updates on Stewart (rehab) and Topa and Kirilloff. 

[Brock Beauchamp]

53 minutes ago, stringer bell said:

I presume you mean the starting pitchers. Both teams have pretty much performed to expectations. 

Yep, the starters. While Pablo has just been bad, Peralta has been infuriating to watch this season. He's dominant for a few innings and then just stops throwing competitive pitches for a couple of innings.

[CRF]

That was a looooooong break...too long, but I'm ready...let's get to it!

[Parfigliano]

30 minutes ago, Brock Beauchamp said:

Yep, the starters. While Pablo has just been bad, Peralta has been infuriating to watch this season. He's dominant for a few innings and then just stops throwing competitive pitches for a couple of innings.

Hope Peralta stops throwing competitive pitches all day today.  He can resume competing tomorrow.

[Sutter50]

We are at Cooperstown. Twins fans are the dominant representation here this weekend.

[Parfigliano]

1 hour ago, Sutter50 said:

We are at Cooperstown. Twins fans are the dominant representation here this weekend.

Enjoy

[Vanimal46]

Royce Lewis bat giveaway tonight. I was thinking about getting tickets but they’re inflated like crazy at the moment. 

[sampleSizeOfOne]

Them:

1. Turang 2B (L)

2. Contreras, Wm C (R)

3. Yelich DH (L)

4. Adames SS (R)

5. Frelick RF (L)

6. Hoskins 1B (R)

7. Mitchell CF (L)

8. Ortiz, J 3B (R)

9. Chourio LF (R)

[ashbury]

23 minutes ago, Vanimal46 said:

Royce Lewis bat giveaway tonight.

That's not as generous of him as it sounds.  He's not using it at the moment anyway.

[thelanges5]

Julien had last night off for the Saints🤔

[thelanges5]

[stringer bell]

Julien is back, as is Austin Martin. Correa and Paddack to the IL. 

[USAFChief]

They'll need a starter Wednesday 

[wabene]

Just now, USAFChief said:

They'll need a starter Wednesday 

It can't be ZEBULON

 

 

Festa

[stringer bell]

More transactions to come, I presume. Miranda could be activated tomorrow and Stewart could be brought back as soon as tomorrow. It would seem that Castillo and Camargo would be logical choices to be sent back to St. Paul (I don’t know if Castillo has an option) and as noted, a starter will be needed to face the Phils on Wednesday. 

[Twins_Fan_in_NJ]

Wonder if this is a season ender for Paddack. Forearm strains typically mean TJ. Would that be his third one?

[stringer bell]

12 minutes ago, Twins_Fan_in_NJ said:

Wonder if this is a season ender for Paddack. Forearm strains typically mean TJ. Would that be his third one?

Per the mlbtradesrumors.com report, Rocco says it is a muscle strain and the team doesn't see it it as a long-term disabling injury. Of course, that may or may not be full story. 

[Parfigliano]

59 minutes ago, USAFChief said:

They'll need a starter Wednesday 

They promise me the start and I'll pay for the plane ticket

[USAFChief]

2 minutes ago, Parfigliano said:

They promise me the start and I'll pay for the plane ticket

I don't see that as likely to help boost attendance.

[stringer bell]

1 hour ago, USAFChief said:

They'll need a starter Wednesday 

Randy Dobnak is creeping up the charts. He would be on regular rest plus one day and he's done pretty well (especially lately) pitching for the Saints. 

[USAFChief]

7 minutes ago, stringer bell said:

Randy Dobnak is creeping up the charts. He would be on regular rest plus one day and he's done pretty well (especially lately) pitching for the Saints. 

God help us.

 

[Joe Schmitt]

I really, really want to believe that Dobnak wouldn't be a guaranteed loss against the Phillies.

Sadly, I cannot always get what I want.

[Parfigliano]

13 minutes ago, Joe Schmitt said:

I really, really want to believe that Dobnak wouldn't be a guaranteed loss against the Phillies.

Sadly, I cannot always get what I want.

I say avoid the bullpen game and give Dobnak a shot.  Festa showed he's not ready and it wouldnt be TC to throw Zebby.

[USAFChief]

7 minutes ago, Parfigliano said:

I say avoid the bullpen game and give Dobnak a shot.  Festa showed he's not ready and it wouldnt be TC to throw Zebby.

It won't be a bullpen game. 

My guess is Festa.

[sampleSizeOfOne]

Us:

1. Castro, W SS (S)

2. Larnach DH (L)

3. Buxton CF (R)

4. Lee 3B (S)

5. Kepler RF (L)

6. Jeffers C (R)

7. Santana 1B (S)

8. Wallner LF (L)

9. Julien 2B (L)

 

[sampleSizeOfOne]

51 minutes ago, stringer bell said:

Randy Dobnak is creeping up the charts. He would be on regular rest plus one day and he's done pretty well (especially lately) pitching for the Saints. 

I'm rooting for Dobnak.

 

Hopefully follows in Sonny Grey's footsteps and earns himself a QO.

[Patzky]

59 minutes ago, USAFChief said:

I don't see that as likely to help boost attendance.

If he posts online while on the mound I'll go.