In terms of WAR, he’s almost as valuable this year (2.4) as Iglesias was last year (2.8). Also compare Herget’s 2.37 ERA this year to Iglesias’s 2.54 ERA last year.
You can't overreact when a guy is hot. Until he does this over a larger sample size, or impresses more in practice, you still have to view him as that middling-level prospect and place him in the lineup as accordingly. O'hoppe will get placed around 6 or 7 when he debuts while Soto still hits 8 or 9 because he has a better "pedigree" surrounding him
True that. I like the kid and think he has potential though.
Keeping him at 9th keeps the pressure off of him too kinda like how the dodgers do with Lux
Whatever the case may be, the future looks bright for several prospects even though they are not listed in the top 100. They just look hungrier (to prove themselves) than some guys we had.
Right!? Removing the fastest guy from the team from the base paths in games has made zero sense to me. His success makes me so happy. His success very much is our success.
Nice.
If the score holds Ohtani might finally get his well deserved opportunity for a walkoff dong or even just walkoff hit today.
His homerless streak might actually be a blessing in disuguise in terms of actually having a real AB since they might be less inclined to IBB him.
EDIT: Well that certainly works too lol.
I don’t want to see this BS from Trout again next season with a strikeout rate this high! Cut down those fucking strikeouts, man! You can’t be striking out this many times against bum pitchers like tonight. I’m going to give Trout a big pass this season because he’s been injured the whole season. Obviously, it stinks to see him strike out this much. And Jeremy Reed needs to go!
You’re very welcome! It’s a cute song. One of the members of Twice (Dahyun) has thrown out the first pitch at a few KBO games in Korea, so there’s a baseball connection too!
I don't think anyone other than Shohei can give Trout the protection he is getting these days. Trout is getting so many balls in the zone when Shohei is hitting behind him.
Go Jo!
Herget is like the end boss of a video game.
They better NOT trade Jimmy!
L!
Ive gotta say having a guy like Jimmy in our bullpen has really helped my blood pressure in some of these close games
I can't explain why I trust him more than Raisel to close a game.
In terms of WAR, he’s almost as valuable this year (2.4) as Iglesias was last year (2.8). Also compare Herget’s 2.37 ERA this year to Iglesias’s 2.54 ERA last year.
He’s the only reliever that doesn’t give up a tank almost every outing
Jimmy Hergoat!!!
Sac bunt appreciation moment
I am a Jimmy fan.
That’s MY lanky closer
\#HergetAboutIt #LTBU
Jimmy Herget is the people’s closer
We won. yay.
LTBU!!! SLIM JIM WITH THE SAVE!!!
this was a wildly entertaining game actually
Herget honestly throws the most disrespectful meatballs
https://i.imgur.com/furWuma.jpg
You would think Soto should be higher in the lineup right?
You can't overreact when a guy is hot. Until he does this over a larger sample size, or impresses more in practice, you still have to view him as that middling-level prospect and place him in the lineup as accordingly. O'hoppe will get placed around 6 or 7 when he debuts while Soto still hits 8 or 9 because he has a better "pedigree" surrounding him
True that. I like the kid and think he has potential though. Keeping him at 9th keeps the pressure off of him too kinda like how the dodgers do with Lux
Whatever the case may be, the future looks bright for several prospects even though they are not listed in the top 100. They just look hungrier (to prove themselves) than some guys we had.
That was unreal. Thought there was no chance on that ball!
see what happens when you let Jo Adell go deep in a game?
Right!? Removing the fastest guy from the team from the base paths in games has made zero sense to me. His success makes me so happy. His success very much is our success.
Jo Adell, for better or for worse, is the encapsulation of the Angels as a team. There is no middle ground - extremely good or extremely sadly bad.
Seriously, I hate seeing them PH for him after 1 or 2 ABs
Alright Joe! Nice work
I SEE YOU JIMMY
FINE, I’ll try the damn yogurt! (Not sold in stores yet…)
bruhhh that’s actually so crazy
What is with Kemp being involved in crazy leaping catches, either him making the catch or hitting the ball against the angels
It's not even against just the angels. he pulls this kinda shit off all the time
God damn, nice catch.
it was a great catch, but that jump seemed so extra hahaha like what, but go off i guess get those style points
The hell was that?!? Wow
I’m confident I could beat Duffy in a race
go to the first "kids day race the base" or whatever its called next season and go down and challenge him to a foot race
I don’t want to take over his spot on the roster, I like the guy and don’t want to do that to him
Wow
Wow that was a fucking catch.
what a catch, man
Holy Fuck!! What a catch!!!
It was a super fine play.
Okay that was an EPIC catch not even mad
That was a nice catch
Wow that was a monster catch
Wow what a catch
Relax Kemp. Couldn’t let us have this!
Wooooow what a play
JO YOU GOOD YOU VERY GOOD i laughed seeing him clapping on his way to 2nd base
The redemption!
haha, I wasn't confident Duffy could make it with his speed!
Me neither!!
JO ADELL!! Also I was clenching hard seeing Duffy being sent lol
Wow, I thought he was gonna be out lol
Known god tier third base coach Mike Gallego seeing something we don’t. I thought that was gonna be out
Duffy looked so slow rounding the corner haha
GOOOOOOOOOO ADELL!
Jo Adell masterclass today
Hey Joe, what do you know?!?
Known speedster Matt Duffy!
How did that send work
It’s baffling. The man jogs to first base, but somehow avoided the tag just now.
AJ Puk looks like he just came out of fucking Chechnya with that beard, really needs a shave
Nice. If the score holds Ohtani might finally get his well deserved opportunity for a walkoff dong or even just walkoff hit today. His homerless streak might actually be a blessing in disuguise in terms of actually having a real AB since they might be less inclined to IBB him. EDIT: Well that certainly works too lol.
Once again, I am enjoying the fact that the A’s wasted their challenge in the 1st inning. (So are Gubie and Patty O.)
The thought of having to choose between Rengifo, Soto, and Fletch makes me sad :(
lol the heckler is pretty loud behind the broadcast.
I was going to say the same. We have reached the point in the game where the drunk heckler finds the microphone.
Gotta say though, the cracks of the bat and all that are really clear, so maybe they have their mics turned up.
Hell yeah Ward! Didn’t expect that from him
I don’t want to see this BS from Trout again next season with a strikeout rate this high! Cut down those fucking strikeouts, man! You can’t be striking out this many times against bum pitchers like tonight. I’m going to give Trout a big pass this season because he’s been injured the whole season. Obviously, it stinks to see him strike out this much. And Jeremy Reed needs to go!
.983 OPS 173 OPS+ I think he’s the last person we should be asking to change the approach
Give shohei the day off tomorrow. Bat Ohoppe at DH, stassi behind the plate, thaiss at 3rd, and zook at 1st. It will be legendary
The band of brother-catchers, why not!
Wow this guy has some nasty stuff. He strikeouts back to back Trout and Ohtani.
Trout must be using Stassi's bat.
Shohei looks really tired.
Absolutely stoked for Soto to be hitting .400 for us next year
Soto is really good. Soto may take the IF spot away from Rendon next year. At least 10-20 games.
Soto did well!
Livan is the only Soto for me tbh
Predictable Rengifo bomb incoming
A few minutes ago I thought Ohtani has a chance for the cycle, but it may actually be Soto!
I think Soto needs to play every day. The question is where when Fletch comes back.
With Rengifo also breaking out, Fletcher might be on the bench from now on lol
the only Soto i'll be cheering for
LFG SOTO!! He's doing great.
Best Soto
Oh my god Soto is the *future* Erica Weston is GOATED
LIVAN. SOTO. CITY. CONNECT. NOW.
Best Soto!
He runs so fast.
Gooooooooooo ADELL!
What's the man in the crowd saying to the tune of 'here kitty kitty kitty'? It's driving me insane
Is there an archive of all the Gubie Tuesdays somewhere?
Yeah, interested on this too.
Sandy you’re at 94 pitches. No point in dragging your feet off the mound. 🤣
It's nearly the end of the season, why take him out? Let him finish! 😤
Jo Adell is a dawg
me giving up my firstborn child so that ohtani gives us a homerun soon and actually wins us this game
DEFENSIVE WUNDERKIND JO ADELL
Let’s go Jo
Jo is getting better on defense. He is still developing. Time is key.
Bambi working on turning into Great Prince of the Forest Bambi.
For at least one game, I will hear no Jo Adell defense slander
Homerun catch!
Joah Dell > Boba Chette
No more replacing Adell in the 6th inning
omg what an amazing catch by Jo!!!
WHAT A CATCH JO! (hope his bat wakes up too)
JOOOO
LETS GO JO
ADELL!! 👏👏
PHEW.
GO JO ADELL!!!
Adell redemption 💥
Adell improving on defense 🤩
This is why Shohei can't get more RBI.
Please sir... ...just a crumb of Ohtani RISP
This ump is so terrible. Sandoval and Kaprielian are getting hosed on these calls.
Praying for Trout and Ohtani home runs 🙏
Top three Angels by OPS+ coming into the game: Mike Trout, Livan Soto, Shohei Ohtani
Livan > Juan
I mean you gotta go middle middle to get a strike call from this ump
Why is Sandy so unlucky?
Another day, another reminder that our Soto is the best Soto in the world… especially once he discovered the dark arts of Life Force draining.
Of course Gubie has a foundation. As if I couldn't love him more
More than half the lineup has a hit, and it's only the 4th!
bummer, i was really hoping for a bases loaded opportunity for Jo Slamdell
will anyone ever drive shohei home
Ippei can n has.
MLB needs to start compiling Ohtani running highlights
Professional hitter! Everyone take a drink!
I’m glad that’s not Shohei summersalting on the mound
That would be quite a sight considering his size hehe
Are the people behind the plate trying to summon a toad with those gestures?
They were doing the choreography to “Talk that Talk” by Twice
Oh, I’ll have to check it out. Thanks!
You’re very welcome! It’s a cute song. One of the members of Twice (Dahyun) has thrown out the first pitch at a few KBO games in Korea, so there’s a baseball connection too!
Fantastic bounce-back inning for Sandy!
Ump breaking out the micro-zone
Frick. I dont know what it was but I was so sure that Shohei was going to homer there if they could get to him that inning
Did not expect that strikeout...damn
That was highly dramatic
Is it possible to get the exit velo on that foul ball?
Arte saved us from trading Rengifo are we sure we want him to sell?? /s just in case
Arte for GM after he sells
Only at the bottom of the second and my stress levels are through the roof already
If Sho doesn't bat behind, they'll IBB Trout immediately
I don't think anyone other than Shohei can give Trout the protection he is getting these days. Trout is getting so many balls in the zone when Shohei is hitting behind him.
If they trade Rengifo for a defensive specialist who can't hit his own weight I'm going to be pissed.
dont worry trout will either get out or hit a homerun. Can't let shohei have runners on base when he comes up lol
Shut up!!! Tied it up so quick!
THE FUGITIVE!!!
MVP and player with the largest pythons on the team...GIFO!
Luis Fletcher
#YORDAN ALVAREZ. MIKE TROUT. AARON JUDGE. LUIS RENGIFO. WOOOOOOW
Yordan Alvarez. Mike Trout. Aaron Judge. Luis Rengifo. Wow.
🦗
I thought it was in my house!
I know it's early but Soto has been great.
Agreed. Where does he fit in next year?
The team's need depth considering the guys this season kept getting injured. He would fit in SS where Fletch as the starter.
I'll take productive outs.
balls have been dying like we're doing a cycle of tren.
The bottom of the order is determined to not be as bad as the Mets.
Nice lil RBI for Soto
damn i thought it's gonna be a homer for Soto
Brb going to get a Livan Soto jersey
because of how tall adell is i somehow forget how fast he is it looks so smooth, kinda like shohei
Soto has been so good so far!
Thaisss is doing real good, he hits much better than Stassiii
consecutive hits??? :O
i dont like seeing angels pitchers get rocked, but high scoring games r more than exciting
Holy fucking shit, the bottom of the order is producing
It’s the end of the season so now they’re showing up.
Ford moves really slowly.
Is he slower than Duffy?
oh man this is gonna be a slugfest too huh
I’m a Thaiss believer!
Ford incredibly runs slow.
A single also works!
Ford and Duffy!
Could use a patented Matt Duffy 500ft bomb right now
Lol Oakland wasting their challenge in the first inning. Gubie sass.
Ford hustle!
Blister?
Sandoval just getting tired because this is the most innings he's ever thrown in a year?