# MLB: 2025 Postseason **URL:** \ **Category:** The Game Room\ **Tags:** baseball-mlb\ **Created:** [September 29, 2025, 12:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-2025-postseason/1023478 "2025-09-29T12:49:20Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 11
**Author:** ![What\_Exit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/what_exit/32/10652_2.png) [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2025, 2:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-2025-postseason/1023478/201 "2025-10-08T14:16:52Z")
Gives me hope, but the way these games have played out don’t make any sense to me anyway. So tonight, at 7pm EDT, **Schlittler** goes for the Yanks and **Varland** starts for the Jays. His only other start this season he went 2 scoreless innings. So it will be a bullpen game. **Schlittler** has been great in his small sample and pitched a masterpiece last time out against the Red Sox in a winner take all game. So in theory pressure shouldn’t be an issue. We’ve had 3 starters in a row really fail and fail hard, I hope **Schlittler** the one that can avoid this. ---
**Author:** ![BlankSlate](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/blankslate/32/80_2.png) [@BlankSlate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BlankSlate)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2025, 2:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-2025-postseason/1023478/202 "2025-10-08T14:45:09Z")
> [@What\_Exit](#): > > **Schlittler** has been great in his small sample and pitched a masterpiece last time out against the Red Sox in a winner take all game. So in theory pressure shouldn’t be an issue. We’ve had 3 starters in a row really fail and fail hard, I hope **Schlittler** the one that can avoid this. I hate to be a debbie-downer but Schlittler didn’t get out of the second inning against Blue Jays last month. And even if the Yanks take game 4, I’ve already seen Max Fried pitch in Toronto this postseason and it wasn’t pretty. The odds are long. > [@RickJay](#): > > This was an actual choice they made, to only carry three starters. Mystifying. What’s the deal with Eric Lauer? He made 15 starts this season. Is he considered ‘not stretched out’ anymore or did he fall out of favor for some other reason? ---
**Author:** ![Loach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/loach/32/350_2.png) [@Loach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loach)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2025, 2:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-2025-postseason/1023478/203 "2025-10-08T14:49:29Z")
> [@Zoobi](#): > > Yankees wasted peak Judge like the Angels wasted peak Trout. Depends on how you define waste. Trout has been in the playoffs 1 time and only in 3 games. Judge has been in 64 post season games. The Angels with Trout suck and have rarely been a factor in any playoff race. The Yankees have been in the thick of things almost every year Judge has been in the league. If you only think World Series victories are success then they have wasted him. He’s certainly been much more successful than Trout. ---
**Author:** ![What\_Exit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/what_exit/32/10652_2.png) [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2025, 3:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-2025-postseason/1023478/204 "2025-10-08T15:13:59Z")
> [@BlankSlate](#): > > I hate to be a debbie-downer but Schlittler didn’t get out of the second inning against Blue Jays last month. And even if the Yanks take game 4, I’ve already seen Max Fried pitch in Toronto this postseason and it wasn’t pretty. The odds are long. I wish I could argue any of that, but hopefully the Yanks take game 4 and we can see what happens Friday in Toronto. Fried has been bad at Toronto, with the Yanks losing all 3 counting game 1. Schlittler has faced them twice and was terrible September 5th but solid July 22nd going 5 innings and giving up only 2 runs. Of course his last 2 games were masterpieces, his best major league games. You have to like his chances against the Jays’ bullpen. ---
**Author:** ![RickJay](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/bb73d2/32.png) [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2025, 3:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-2025-postseason/1023478/205 "2025-10-08T15:49:46Z")
> [@BlankSlate](#): > > What’s the deal with Eric Lauer? He made 15 starts this season. Is he considered ‘not stretched out’ anymore or did he fall out of favor for some other reason? They put him in the bullpen and simply weren’t prepared for this situation. ---
**Author:** ![RickJay](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/bb73d2/32.png) [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2025, 3:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-2025-postseason/1023478/206 "2025-10-08T15:50:46Z")
Oh, and of COURSE the American fans booed “O Canada.” Of course. Always so classy. I could go on, but this forum isn’t the right place. ---
**Author:** ![Loach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/loach/32/350_2.png) [@Loach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loach)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2025, 3:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-2025-postseason/1023478/207 "2025-10-08T15:56:21Z")
That won’t happen when it’s the 51st state. ---
**Author:** ![Bullitt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bullitt/32/5725_2.png) [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2025, 4:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-2025-postseason/1023478/208 "2025-10-08T16:06:42Z")
> [@RickJay](#): > > Oh, and of COURSE the American fans booed “O Canada.” Of course. Always so classy. I could go on, but this forum isn’t the right place. Poor form. Extremely disrespectful, during the National Anthem. I’m embarrassed. About Cal Raleigh, did he autograph the guy’s DUMP 61 shirt? ---
**Author:** ![Atamasama](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/atamasama/32/12961_2.png) [@Atamasama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atamasama)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2025, 4:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-2025-postseason/1023478/209 "2025-10-08T16:25:46Z")
> [@Bullitt](#): > > About Cal Raleigh, did he autograph the guy’s DUMP 61 shirt? He autographed the bat he gave him. And the HR ball too it looks like. [![](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G2tHocGaoAA6_AJ?format=jpg&name=4096x4096) ](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G2tHocGaoAA6_AJ?format=jpg&name=4096x4096) ---
**Author:** ![hajario](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hajario/32/171_2.png) [@hajario](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hajario)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2025, 4:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-2025-postseason/1023478/210 "2025-10-08T16:42:49Z")
> [@RickJay](#): > > Oh, and of COURSE the American fans booed “O Canada.” Of course. Always so classy. I could go on, but this forum isn’t the right place. Disgusting. The Yankees deserve to lose after that ---
**Author:** ![Bullitt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bullitt/32/5725_2.png) [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2025, 4:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-2025-postseason/1023478/211 "2025-10-08T16:42:50Z")
I saw that. Am wondering about the shirt. ---
**Author:** ![Hawkeyeop](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/958977/32.png) [@Hawkeyeop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hawkeyeop)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2025, 4:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-2025-postseason/1023478/212 "2025-10-08T16:57:26Z")
There have 2 starters out of 6 in this starter who have gotten an out in the 4th. Not sure that it is a big deal not to have a starter. Jays just think their pen is better than the back of their rotation. ---
**Author:** ![garygnu](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/garygnu/32/2924_2.png) [@garygnu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/garygnu)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2025, 5:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-2025-postseason/1023478/213 "2025-10-08T17:09:58Z")
> [@Bullitt](#): > > I saw that. Am wondering about the shirt. Unclear so if Cal autographed the shirt. But the guy bought a Cricut machine and made the two shirts himself for the final regular season game, then flew out to Detroit for another shot. > **[Fan wearing 'Dump 61 Here' shirt catches Cal Raleigh's 61st home run](https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/seattle-dump-61st-here-shirt-cal-raleigh-61-home-run/281-819f37e2-8dbf-427b-926e-cc81e4600980)** > > In the ninth inning, a Mariners fan caught Cal Raleigh's 61st home run in Detroit, all while wearing a homemade "Dump 61 Here" shirt. He may be wearing the second shirt for today’s game. ---
**Author:** ![BlankSlate](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/blankslate/32/80_2.png) [@BlankSlate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BlankSlate)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2025, 6:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-2025-postseason/1023478/214 "2025-10-08T18:39:19Z")
The American anthem has been booed in Roger’s Centre multiple times. Do they deserve to lose too? ---
**Author:** ![RickJay](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/bb73d2/32.png) [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2025, 6:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-2025-postseason/1023478/215 "2025-10-08T18:46:12Z")
Funny, it wasn’t booed in this series. I’ve been to many Jays games, likely over 200. Never once happened when I was there. ---
**Author:** ![BlankSlate](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/blankslate/32/80_2.png) [@BlankSlate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BlankSlate)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2025, 6:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-2025-postseason/1023478/216 "2025-10-08T18:48:23Z")
I’ve only read about it. It’s no secret that the anthem has been booed in many venues in Canada this year. They are really booing Trump, so it’s fine by me. A lot of Yankees fans are assholes. Show me a franchise without asshole fans and I’ll show you, uh, Minnesota. ---
**Author:** ![hajario](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hajario/32/171_2.png) [@hajario](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hajario)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2025, 6:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-2025-postseason/1023478/217 "2025-10-08T18:51:48Z")
In this series? Did you read about it happening there for baseball? Show us a site specifically for that ---
**Author:** ![BlankSlate](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/blankslate/32/80_2.png) [@BlankSlate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BlankSlate)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2025, 6:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-2025-postseason/1023478/218 "2025-10-08T18:54:51Z")
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**Author:** ![Atamasama](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/atamasama/32/12961_2.png) [@Atamasama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atamasama)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2025, 7:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-2025-postseason/1023478/219 "2025-10-08T19:10:31Z")
> [@BlankSlate](#): > > Show me a franchise without asshole fans and I’ll show you, uh, Minnesota. I love when the Jays come to Seattle because their fan base is really nice. I used to work within walking distance of T-Mobile Park and would see a flood of Jays gear if the team was visiting, and they were delightful people. ---
**Author:** ![Bullitt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bullitt/32/5725_2.png) [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2025, 7:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-2025-postseason/1023478/220 "2025-10-08T19:45:36Z")
> [@RickJay](#): > > Funny, it wasn’t booed in this series. I’ve been to many Jays games, likely over 200. Never once happened when I was there. Nice to hear. I’ve been to a game there once and it was a nice experience. • My wife is still mad at Toronto fans when, years ago in a postseason game, pretty sure it was against the Texas Rangers, the fans got pretty ugly. I remember lots of litter and items thrown onto the field. It may have been hazardous to the players too, but I’m not certain about that. I do remember it was pretty ugly. Canadians can be very kind and cordial, but in that stadium, at that game, things got pretty ugly. I want to say it was about 10-15 years ago. • And then of course, especially since I created the Color Guard at the reserve unit I was with, I am still embarrassed by the USMC Color Guard that flew the Canadian flag upside down. Morons. Was that the World Series against the Braves? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-2025-postseason/1023478.md?page=10) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-2025-postseason/1023478.md?page=12)