# MLB: July 2021 **URL:** \ **Category:** The Game Room\ **Tags:** baseball-mlb\ **Created:** [July 1, 2021, 3:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-july-2021/945434 "2021-07-01T15:58:06Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 10
**Author:** ![Superdude](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/superdude/32/13450_2.png) [@Superdude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superdude)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2021, 10:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-july-2021/945434/181 "2021-07-27T22:02:15Z")
Baez didn’t throw his bat at anyone. He carried it most of the way down the first base line, wiggled it, and tossed it in the air. ---
**Author:** ![Munch](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/munch/32/5281_2.png) [@Munch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Munch)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2021, 10:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-july-2021/945434/182 "2021-07-27T22:53:19Z")
Did he toss it up or towards the mound? I can’t see the throw in that clip. Certainly bounces towards the mound if he did just throw it up. ---
**Author:** ![OldGuy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/3bc359/32.png) [@OldGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OldGuy)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2021, 11:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-july-2021/945434/183 "2021-07-27T23:50:15Z")
He threw it pretty much directly at the ground. See this clip > **[Javy Báez Might Get Suspended for His Walk-Off Celebratory Style](https://www.bleachernation.com/cubs/2021/07/27/javy-baez-might-get-suspended-for-his-walk-off-celebratory-style/)** > > Apparently the Cubs have heard from the Commissioner's Office. ---
**Author:** ![Munch](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/munch/32/5281_2.png) [@Munch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Munch)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2021, 12:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-july-2021/945434/184 "2021-07-28T00:08:26Z")
Yup. Seems pretty conclusive. Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![ekedolphin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ekedolphin/32/10003_2.png) [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2021, 12:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-july-2021/945434/185 "2021-07-28T00:52:16Z")
Trea Turner was pulled from tonight’s game against the Phillies with a positive COVID-19 test. I wonder if this means he’s off the trading block for the Nats. ---
**Author:** ![Munch](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/munch/32/5281_2.png) [@Munch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Munch)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2021, 12:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-july-2021/945434/186 "2021-07-28T12:55:37Z")
The Mariners, who are just a handful of games outside the playoffs, just traded their closer to division rival Astros. I don’t see how Toro helps improve the Mariners, but I see how losing Graveman hurts them. To add salt to the wound, they completed the trade while in the middle of a series against the Astros. How much does it suck to be a contributing member of a team and walk across to the other dugout to suit up? ---
**Author:** ![dalej42](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/67e7ee/32.png) [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2021, 1:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-july-2021/945434/187 "2021-07-28T13:40:39Z")
Looks like Trea Turner is one of those unvaccinated idiots. Martinez danced around the issue, can’t comment on Turner’s vaccination status, but mentioned that vaccinated players aren’t getting tested. Way to let your team down, Trea. And, I hope it’s remembered when you want the next big contract. > **[Trea Turner is removed from game after testing positive for the coronavirus](https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/07/27/nationals-trea-turner-covid/)** > > Trea Turner, 28, singled in his first at-bat before heading straight down the tunnel after scoring a run. His vaccination status was unknown. ---
**Author:** ![Procrustus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/procrustus/32/2994_2.png) [@Procrustus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Procrustus)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2021, 2:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-july-2021/945434/188 "2021-07-28T14:29:01Z")
> [@Munch](#): > > The Mariners, who are just a handful of games outside the playoffs, just traded their closer to division rival Astros. I Fans are pissed. Players are pissed. But what’s done is done. I wish I had season tickets so I could cancel them. ---
**Author:** ![dalej42](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/67e7ee/32.png) [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2021, 9:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-july-2021/945434/189 "2021-07-28T21:40:08Z")
Phillies/Nationals postponed because of Covid, thanks Trea Turner ---
**Author:** ![Superdude](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/superdude/32/13450_2.png) [@Superdude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superdude)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2021, 12:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-july-2021/945434/190 "2021-07-29T12:06:25Z")
Yankees finalizing a trade: [4 minor leaguers for Joey Gallo](https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/31907572/new-york-yankees-set-acquire-joey-gallo-texas-rangers-sources-say). ---
**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:** [July 29, 2021, 2:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-july-2021/945434/191 "2021-07-29T14:32:33Z")
The analytics department determined that the Yankees hitters weren’t striking out enough. ---
**Author:** ![Jackmannii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jackmannii/32/311_2.png) [@Jackmannii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackmannii)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2021, 2:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-july-2021/945434/192 "2021-07-29T14:38:53Z")
This may not be a unique achievement until the Elias Sports Bureau weighs in, but the Twins outhomering the Tigers 7-0 and scoring 14 runs yet losing the game 17-14 is something you don’t see every day. ---
**Author:** ![kenobi\_65](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kenobi_65/32/13178_2.png) [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2021, 2:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-july-2021/945434/193 "2021-07-29T14:49:25Z")
A shame that the ~~Vikings~~ Twins missed that late field goal that would have tied the game. ---
**Author:** ![dalej42](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/67e7ee/32.png) [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2021, 4:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-july-2021/945434/194 "2021-07-29T16:05:24Z")
Scherzer is making his start today, I’m really surprised, I assume they’re not using him as an opener so when he’s traded he will have to wait his normal rest period to start for the new team. Although the Nats have traded their closer, Brad Hand so they’re definitely in sell mode with no chance of a wild card ---
**Author:** ![Superdude](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/superdude/32/13450_2.png) [@Superdude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superdude)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2021, 5:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-july-2021/945434/195 "2021-07-29T17:17:29Z")
And Rizzo and Bryant are both out of Thursday’s game. ---
**Author:** ![dalej42](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/67e7ee/32.png) [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2021, 5:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-july-2021/945434/196 "2021-07-29T17:31:27Z")
Day game after a night game and it’s hot and muggy here followed by 3 in hot and muggy Washington DC, a day off wouldn’t be shocking, but obviously there’s massive smoke in the trade rumors. ---
**Author:** ![BobLibDem](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/boblibdem/32/3149_2.png) [@BobLibDem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BobLibDem)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2021, 6:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-july-2021/945434/197 "2021-07-29T18:05:20Z")
> [@BlankSlate](#): > > The analytics department determined that the Yankees hitters weren’t striking out enough. Yeah, the kids they brought up were playing with enthusiasm, taking extra bases, hitting for contact and all that. Nope, gotta go back to either homers or strikeouts. ---
**Author:** ![Lance\_Turbo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lance_turbo/32/6156_2.png) [@Lance\_Turbo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lance_Turbo)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2021, 8:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-july-2021/945434/198 "2021-07-29T20:13:01Z")
Gallo leads the league in walks and has a .379 OBP. ---
**Author:** ![Superdude](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/superdude/32/13450_2.png) [@Superdude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superdude)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2021, 11:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-july-2021/945434/199 "2021-07-29T23:42:48Z")
Yankees to acquire [Anthony Rizzo](https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/31914214/new-york-yankees-finalizing-deal-acquire-first-baseman-anthony-rizzo-chicago-cubs-sources-say) from the Cubs for two minor-leaguers. ---
**Author:** ![kenobi\_65](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kenobi_65/32/13178_2.png) [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2021, 11:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-july-2021/945434/200 "2021-07-29T23:50:55Z")
Other trade news from today: - [The White Sox got 2B Cesar Hernandez from the Indians, and reliever Ryan Tepera from the Cubs](https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/31912203/sources-chicago-white-sox-finalizing-deal-cleveland-indians-2b-cesar-hernandez). - [The Mariners got reliever Diego Castilla from the Rays](https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/31914450/sources-tampa-bay-rays-finalizing-deal-send-diego-castillo-seattle-mariners). - [The Dodgers got starter Danny Duffy from the Royals](https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/31914008/los-angeles-dodgers-finalizing-trade-acquire-pitcher-danny-duffy-kansas-city-royals-sources-say). - [The Blue Jays got closer Brad Hand from the Nationals](https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/31912438/toronto-blue-jays-address-bullpen-issues-acquiring-closer-brad-hand-washington-nationals). Also, Indians manager [Terry Francona is stepping away from the team for the rest of the season](https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/31914496/cleveland-indians-terry-francona-stepping-rest-season-due-health-issues), due to health isssues [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-july-2021/945434.md?page=9) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-july-2021/945434.md?page=11)