Named Mets Minor League pitcher of the week by Amazin' Avenue. https://www.amazinavenue.com/2024/7/2/24190743/mets-minor-league-players-of-the-week-week-thirteen-of-carlos-cortes-rhp-jonah-tong Later
My kid had a milestone today - his first blown save. He also took the loss, dropping his record to 2-4. His game numbers: 3.2IP 4H 4R 1ER 3BB 3K 0HR and his season ERA is now 7.08 He needs an intervention. Later
The intrusion of gamblers into MLB is becoming a problem - with threats: https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/columnist/bob-nightengale/2024/06/09/mlb-players-starting-to-fear-for-their-safety-from-gamblers/74028741007/ Later
I read that they have been able to find some more room with center moving back to 392 feet, and alleys up to 387 feet. Sounds like the old Wrigley Field in LA where they filmed Home Run Derby. Balls will be flying out of there. Take pics of the field from your seats. Later
Couldn't read the WSJ article (paywall) but I had read he did it while on the IL. Didn't he think the rules still applied? The rules are posted on every major and minor league clubhouse and reviewed every Spring Training. There is no excuse. Later
The only thing keeping my vote from a five is that I had seen all the bally-hoo before I went to see it and was somehow disappointed it wasn't better than it was. If I see it again, I may change my rating. But I do remember thinking that Haing S. Ngor deserved his supporting actor Oscar. Later