# MLB Regular Season March/April 2023 **URL:** \ **Category:** The Game Room\ **Tags:** baseball-mlb\ **Created:** [March 27, 2023, 7:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-regular-season-march-april-2023/981730 "2023-03-27T19:51:57Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 15
**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:** [April 26, 2023, 2:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-regular-season-march-april-2023/981730/281 "2023-04-26T02:19:01Z")
The Twins just won their series against the Yankees. First time since 2001. Yes, you read that correctly. This isn’t a “NL East team wins first mid-week series played during all day games against an AL West team featuring an ambidextrous flugelhorn playing secondbaseman” level of obscurity. The Twins aren’t an historically bad team, either. How does that happen?! ---
**Author:** ![RickJay](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/bb73d2/32.png) [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2023, 7:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-regular-season-march-april-2023/981730/282 "2023-04-26T19:32:59Z")
The White Sox are absolutely horrible. I thought they were kinda good? After watching them “play baseball” here in Toronto this week, I’m just appalled. ---
**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:** [April 26, 2023, 7:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-regular-season-march-april-2023/981730/283 "2023-04-26T19:48:03Z")
> [@RickJay](#): > > The White Sox are absolutely horrible. I thought they were kinda good? Maybe Tony LaRussa was better than we all thought? They were a .500 team last year, at least, though they lost a few players over the off-season, particularly Jose Abreu. The Sox have a rookie manager, Pedro Grifol, whose only previous managerial experience was in Single A; at this rate, he may not be in that job for very long. ---
**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:** [April 26, 2023, 8:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-regular-season-march-april-2023/981730/284 "2023-04-26T20:00:46Z")
> [@kenobi\_65](#): > > Maybe Tony LaRussa was better than we all thought? No. > [@kenobi\_65](#): > > The Sox have a rookie manager, Pedro Grifol, whose only previous managerial experience was in Single A Bench coach at the MLB level is a fair bit of managerial experience. It’s early, and I don’t know how a manager would make a difference in Eloy Jimenez and Luis Robert batting a combined .204/.246/.395. Their pitching is atrocious - and they have absolutely no help on the way (other than maybe Liam Hendricks, but how much help will 40 IP be?). ---
**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:** [April 26, 2023, 8:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-regular-season-march-april-2023/981730/285 "2023-04-26T20:08:54Z")
> [@Munch](#): > > No. Yeah, I should have put in a /s. My impression is that the Sox were as OK-to-good as they were in '21 and '22 despite LaRussa, not because of him. > [@](#): > > It’s early, and I don’t know how a manager would make a difference in Eloy Jimenez and Luis Robert batting a combined .204/.246/.395. Their pitching is atrocious - and they have absolutely no help on the way (other than maybe Liam Hendricks, but how much help will 40 IP be?). Good points, though my fear is that, even if it’s not Grifol’s fault, he may wind up becoming the fall guy if the team continues to be among the worst in MLB. ---
**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:** [April 26, 2023, 8:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-regular-season-march-april-2023/981730/286 "2023-04-26T20:10:52Z")
> [@kenobi\_65](#): > > Yeah, I should have put in a /s. Whew! I was worried there! I really like Grifol. Salvador Perez seemed really unhappy that the Royals didn’t sign him as their manager, and if Salvy is unhappy, then I’m unhappy. I hope he does well. ---
**Author:** ![Jaycat.again](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jaycat.again/32/11525_2.png) [@Jaycat.again](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jaycat.again)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2023, 1:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-regular-season-march-april-2023/981730/287 "2023-04-28T01:41:07Z")
Nats just put up a 5-run eighth inning against the Mets. With only one hit! (which happened to be a grand slam from weak-hitting CJ Abrams). Three hit batsmen in the inning. ---
**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:** [April 30, 2023, 2:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-regular-season-march-april-2023/981730/288 "2023-04-30T02:18:39Z")
A list of Jacob DeGrom’s physical ailments so far this year: 1. Left side tightness 2. Wrist soreness 3. Forearm tightness 4. Right elbow inflammation\* \*now on the 15-day IL. ---
**Author:** ![silenus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/silenus/32/166_2.png) [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Post date:** [April 30, 2023, 6:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-regular-season-march-april-2023/981730/289 "2023-04-30T18:46:44Z")
> [@silenus](#): > > Question: What will happen to the Aviators now that the A’s are taking over their city? Answering my own question: > **[A’s, Aviators likely to share Las Vegas market](https://lasvegassun.com/news/2023/apr/21/as-aviators-likely-to-share-las-vegas-market/)** > > While the Athletics have shifted their focus to building an ultramodern baseball stadium and relocating in Las Vegas, the move isn’t likely to force their top minor league affiliate out of ... ---
**Author:** ![nightshadea](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/7ba0ec/32.png) [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2023, 6:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-regular-season-march-april-2023/981730/290 "2023-05-01T06:27:32Z")
the thing the a’s have to contend with in a place like Vegas is 1. the “I’m here because it’s something to do while in town” types that might not even care about the team or baseball itself… will they mind being just another tourist attraction? 2 the same thing teams in Florida and other places face being in a town that’s more non-native born …most of the fans that do go aren’t there to see you they want to see the other team because they were born elsewhere like the Rays sell out when they play the Yankees because of the NY retirees and transplants wanting to see the yanks ---
**Author:** ![RickJay](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/bb73d2/32.png) [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2023, 11:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-regular-season-march-april-2023/981730/291 "2023-05-01T11:04:52Z")
It was noted today the Yankees are in last place. But the thing is, they have a winning record. The AL East is now 90-53. Toronto is on a pace to go 104-58, and they’re only in third place. 71-34 against extradivisional opponents. By way of comparison, the AL Central is 55-75. ---
**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:** [May 1, 2023, 12:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-regular-season-march-april-2023/981730/292 "2023-05-01T12:50:15Z")
Currently the Yanks are a pretty poor team. They need to start getting some players back off the DL or they’ll be fighting Boston for 4th in the AL East all season. ---
**Author:** ![silenus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/silenus/32/166_2.png) [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2023, 4:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-regular-season-march-april-2023/981730/293 "2023-05-01T16:06:57Z")
> **[Xander Bogaerts might have set MLB’s most unbreakable record](https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/mlb/xander-bogaerts-might-have-set-mlb-s-most-unbreakable-record/ar-AA1azu6j?ocid=hpmsn&cvid=cab1f657fadd4f539f55fe92788176c1&ei=9)** > > Padres shortstop Xander Bogaerts just made a bit of MLB history on Saturday night. Remember his name for future trivia competitions. San Diego Padres'... Go, Xander! ---
**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:** [May 1, 2023, 4:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-regular-season-march-april-2023/981730/294 "2023-05-01T16:11:19Z")
The White Sox, which had lost ten games in a row (and, as documented upthread, have been playing extremely poorly) managed to end April with a win, thanks to a seven-run outburst in the bottom of the 9th against the Rays. > **[Rays 9-12 White Sox (Apr 30, 2023) Game Recap - ESPN](https://www.espn.com/mlb/recap/_/gameId/401471445)** > > Expert recap and game analysis of the Tampa Bay Rays vs. Chicago White Sox MLB game from April 30, 2023 on ESPN. ---
**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:** [May 1, 2023, 4:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-regular-season-march-april-2023/981730/295 "2023-05-01T16:19:25Z")
Tony Clark and Michael Brantley got robbed - they’ve each homered in 3 countries + Puerto Rico. ---
**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:** [May 1, 2023, 4:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-regular-season-march-april-2023/981730/296 "2023-05-01T16:26:53Z")
That record will someday be broken, Cy Young’s Win total and Walter Johnson’s Complete Game Shutout records are actually unbreakable. ---
**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:** [May 1, 2023, 8:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-regular-season-march-april-2023/981730/297 "2023-05-01T20:24:28Z")
There will be regular season games held in Paris and Tokyo in the next few years, so maybe someone can catch Xander…or Xander can add to his list. ---
**Author:** ![RickJay](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/bb73d2/32.png) [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2023, 11:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-regular-season-march-april-2023/981730/298 "2023-05-02T23:05:14Z")
> [@What\_Exit](#): > > Currently the Yanks are a pretty poor team. They need to start getting some players back off the DL or they’ll be fighting Boston for 4th in the AL East all season. 15-15 when half your team is hurt is, if anything, a pretty good sign. ---
**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:** [May 2, 2023, 11:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-regular-season-march-april-2023/981730/299 "2023-05-02T23:33:04Z")
Basically you’re seeing a team that’s 1/2 AAA for the Yanks now. I’d rather start slow and close fast than the opposite. ---
**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:** [May 2, 2023, 11:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-regular-season-march-april-2023/981730/300 "2023-05-02T23:50:40Z")
They’re unwatchable. Tonight’s line-up has Rizzo, Gleyber Torres and LeMahieu, then five guys with an OPS+ under 90. Plus Bader, which gives a glimmer of hope, I guess. Say, what happened to those great arms we got at the deadline last year? Frankie Montas: shoulder surgery. Scott Effross: Tommy John. Lou Trivino: Tommy John. Bleh. Injuries are the worst thing about baseball. I don’t even wish them on the Red Sox or Astros. Get everyone on the field. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-regular-season-march-april-2023/981730.md?page=14) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-regular-season-march-april-2023/981730.md?page=16)