MLB The Show 18 Franchise Discussion Thread

[NYJin2011tm]

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I have an interesting finish of the season coming in my Mets franchise. With 12 games to go I have a 1 game lead in the last WC spot. I spent most of the season leading my division but have gone into a tailspin including a 12 game losing streak as the Nationals have breezed past me. I actually lost the WC lead too but have won 6 out of the last 7 to retake it.

[alston4659]

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Trying my hand at running a 30 team franchise while actually playing with the San Deigo Padres. I've seen way too many ridiculous trades that make no sense for the teams making those trades so with the new OSFM roster that just came out I decided now was a good time to try 30 team. Very interesting so far. I set up line ups and made the necessary corrections to the 40 man (and 25 man) for all teams but everything else is pretty much on auto for the CPU teams. Looking forward to seeing how this plays out.

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[glennporter2]

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Just after the 2019 all star break my Astros sit 12 games ahead of the Angels in our division and 2 games ahead of the Nationals for best overall record! Won the World Series in 2017 and lost in 2018! In a good spot to take it again this year!

Rotation
45 Gerrit Cole
43 Lance McCullers
38 Michael Fulmer
41 Madison Bumgardner
33 David Paulson

Lineup
27 Jose Altuve 2B
22 Andrew Mccutchen DH
1 Carlos Correa SS
2 Alex Bregman 3B
4 George Springer CF
21 Dylan Cozens LF
20 Adolfo Sanchez/13 Tyler White 1B
26 Richard Escobar C
31 Kyle Tucker RF

Setup men are Ken Giles and Andrew Miller and my Closer is Sean Doolittle. Also have Chris Devinski and Brad Hand in the bullpen!

[glennporter2]

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Drafted Aldolfo Sanchez in the 3rd round of the 2017 draft and he just raked through the minors. Been called up for about 10 games now and he’s hitting .400 with 1 HR and 12 RBI

[HozAndMoose]

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End of Season - 2021

Well we finished the season strong going 40-27 after the AS break. 85-77 overall. 7 games back of the Indians for 1st and 3 games back of the Astros in the WC. The Astros did their best to give us the spot but we came up short. We went 9-2 over the last 11 while the Astros went 2-9.

Standings

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The offense took a big step forward this year. We hit .261/.330/.416. Compared to .248/.323/.381 last year. We hit 267 Doubles. 16th in the majors and 3 more than last year. We were 9th with 32 Triples. 1 More than last year. And the biggest change was our 185 HR. 44 more than last year and 12th in the Majors. We added a few more SB as well. 19th overall with 102. Got caught a bit more though. 15th with a 65% success rate. 555 walks put us at 17th. And we were 3rd in strikeouts with 1196.

Stats

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Jorge Soler wants his money. Last year of his contract and he puts up the best season of his career. Would have been ever better had we let him at the to of the lineup all season. Had the lowest K% and highest BB% of his career.

Raul Mondesi had the best season of his career as well. Career highs in hits, Runs, HR, RBI and SB. His line was down a bit. Put up a .713 OPS compared to .749 last year. But his defense got a bit better as well so it somewhat evens out.

Expected a little more out of Myles Evans. He got better in the 2nd half. Thought he would hit closer to .300 with a .350 OBP. Had just 1 error playing majority of his 1156 innings in CF.

Ryan O'Hearn could be a star if eh can put it all together over a full season. Sat him against LHP to start the season and probably should have stuck with it. All 30 of his HR were hit against RHP. His AVG didn't change much against LHP. .263 compared to .269 against RHP.

Salvy go better over the 2nd half as well. Had the 2nd best season of his career by WAR. Its becoming pretty clear that he will get you 27 HR if healthy. Had 27 in 2017. Got hurt in 17 and had just 8. And has had 3 straight 27 HR seasons. Was also able to drop his K% to the lowest its been since 2013.

Hunter Dozier can be added to the list of players who had career years. After the first couple weeks he was close to being released. Wasnt all that great on defense but we don't really have any other options at 3rd or anywhere else for him to play.

Jorge Bonifacio sucked. If he was able to put up the kind of season he had the last 2 years I think we would have made the playoffs. Has earned every chance to get back on track so his spot on the roster is safe for now. Hopefully he wont get hurt 2 weeks into the season next year.

Nick Pratto came up after his AAA season ended and played pretty much every game the rest of the way. Was a hell of a lot better than he was in the minors. Gonna be fighting with Elier Hernandez for a spot in the spring.

Jim Albrecht broke his leg a couple weeks after being called up. Should start next season as our 2B.

The pitching ended up being our downfall. It got better the last few months. Especially after the 2 trades we made to get relievers. We were 22nd in ERA at 4.22 Upslightly from 4.14 last season. We were tied for 2nd worst in shutouts with 7. We allowed 201 HR. 24th in the majors. We were 4th best in Walks allowed with 497. And 22nd in strikeouts with 1252.

Stats

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Danny Duffy ended up being pretty good after his horrible start. Through 6 games he had an ERA of 11.70 in 30 IP. In his next 26 starts he had an ERA of 3.37 in 155 IP.

Jesse Hahn struggled to end the season but overall had a nice bounce back year. Gave up the most HR of his career by a lot. Previous high was 17 in 2019. Gave up 30 this year.

Jake Junis seems to be heading in the right direction. Had the best season of his career by WAR, ERA and FIP. He may end up being the opening day starter next year depending on how things go in free agency.

Kelvin Herrera had the worst season of his career. Started off great then everything fell apart. Under contract for another season. He will not be pitching in any close games to start year.

Angel Diaz went through a slump at the same time as Herrera but was able to work through it. Ended up 10th in saves and had the 2nd highest K/9 among closers (Chapman was 1st).

Brad Keller was great after being called up. If he can can put up a similar performance next season we may end up with one of the best pens in the majors.

Jose Torres faced 226 batter. He walked 5 of them. 5. Hand down the best reliever on the team at the moment. Finished the season 14 days short of 5 years of MLB Service. So he will be under team control for 2 more season.

Goal before the season was to be .500. Goal for next year is to get a WC spot. We have quite a few guys available for free agency. Salvador Perez, Jesse Hahn, Jorge Soler, Danny Duffy and Cheslor Cuthbert are all eligible. Whit Merrifield is as well but he has pretty much been replaced at this point. We have plenty of money to spend so all could be back. But we may look around at some other FA to see if we can improve anywhere.

League Leaders

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Award Winners

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Playoffs

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AL Post Season MVP - Kyle Tucker, .324, 6 HR, 15 RBI
NL Post Season MVP - Corey Seager, .345, 6 HR, 15 RBI
World Series MVP - George Springer, .368, 0 HR, 4 RBI

[KBLover]

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Ricky Parris finally had a good start for the Marlins, but he still took the loss as the Marlins bats finally got cooled off...for a game at least. The team lost 3-1, mustering only a handful of hits.

The Marlins managed just 5 hits. Parris gave up 2 runs, but both were on home runs so there's still some issues that need to be fixed. All three of the runs the Marlins allowed came via the long ball.

Damien Boeve took the hill the next game to start a new series against the struggling Braves.

He didn't have his best stuff by any means. He gave up four walks and for a while had no strike outs. But he battled through six innings with allowing just one run, an RBI double in the 5th. He also had seven strike outs and allowed three hits, with two of those coming in the first inning.

"Not my best work but they were trying to wait me out. That's how the got the walks, but I wasn't backing down. Eventually, they wore down before I did, " Boeve commented.

The Marlins ace is definitely in the waning portion of his career, but so far, he's been as strong as ever. He's currently 3-1 with a 1.73 ERA. He's struck out 31 batters in 26 innings of work, allowing a home run, seven walks, and 18 hits in the process.

The bats re-awakened with seven runs on nine hits. The first five of those runs scored on just four hits, one of them being Bo Winter's 5th HR of the season.

"Still getting it done. I think I'm still the best outfielder in baseball, " Winter commented.

There's been some concern about Winter slowing down as well, but he's batting .422 with 4 doubles, the 5 home runs, and a 1.219 OPS to start the year.

The Marlins are 12-4 in early action, two games in front of the Nationals.

[Itsma806]

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Hoz, that might be the first winning or atleast best season I've seen you have with the Royals congrats! You say you have plenty of money to spend, how do you calculate that? I just finished my first off season in this years game and although I had the available funds in the bank (I used my stubs to by about 50 mil in bank money) I couldn't afford big name guys.... oh side note your boy Bubba retired after 2018 I cant remember if it was injury or what but he was a free agent.

Chicago White Sox 2018 Roster
LINEUP/BENCH
1.Tim Anderson 84 OVR SS
2.Brett Gardner 81 OVR CF**
3.Jose Abreu 86 OVR 1B
4.Michael Conforto 87 OVR LF
5.Eloy Jiminez 77 OVR DH/RF
6.Avisail Garcia 84 OVR RF
7.Welington Castillo 83 OVR C
8.Yolmer Sanchez 78 OVR 3B
9.Yoan Moncada 86 OVR 2B

Jed Lowrie 76 OVR 2B
Adam Engel 69 OVR CF
Matt Davidson 74 OVR 3B
Nicky Delmonico 71 OVR LF

PITCHERS
STARTING ROTATION
Carlos Rondon 82 OVR LHP
Drew Pomeranz 82 OVR LHP**
Lucas Giolito 79 OVR RHP
Reynaldo Lopez 82 OVR RHP
Ervin Santana 81 OVR RHP**

BULLPEN
Michael Kopech 75 OVR RHP
Tyson Ross 76 OVR RHP**
Gregory Infante 82 OVR RHP
Joakim Soria 80 OVR RHP
Brad Bach 83 OVR RHP**
Bruce Rondon 81 OVR RHP
Nate Jones 85 OVR RHP

Team Rankings
Overall:12TH
Speed:1ST
Contact:17th
Power:5TH
Pitching:15TH
Defense:13TH


** Indicates off season acquisition

Major Signings Around The League
Craig kimbrel Mets 90 OVR 6 YR
Zach britten Angels 86 ovr 6 yr 61.4 m
Sean Doolittle Giants 89 ovr 4 yr 29.0 m
Brian Dozier Nationals 89 OVR 7 yr 172.0 m
Chris sale Blue Jays 98 ovr 8 yr 207.8 m
Bryce Harper Twins 96 ovr 8 yr 207.8 m
Josh Donaldson Rockies 95 ovr 99.4 m
DJ lemahieu Indians 85 ovr 3 yr 29.1 m
Charlie Blackmon Red Sox 84 ovr 2 yr 26.6 m
Salvador Perez Rangers 85 ovr 5 yr 78.7 m


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[mlblover15]

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I'm keeping up with the real-life schedule right now kinda. I just finished a great road trip in may sweeping the Yankees, Red Sox and Jays. so my win streak is at 10 games. I also have a team record of 33-14 holding the top spot in the AL West.

The Dodgers have the closest record to mine which is 35-12. they are of course crushing the NL West. The cubs are atop the NL Central with a record of 33-13. Baltimore is leading the AL East with a record of 31-17.

I finally achieved my greatest moment by not striking out a single time at bat. then the game after I did that I came within five outs of a throwing a perfect game. that was heart breaking.

I barely even went a played 17 but this year I am loving this game like I did with 15 and 15.

all I have to say is that there is ONE team that I do not want to face if I make the postseason and that is the Orioles. they schooled me in our only match up this year.

time to see if I can continue this run I am on right now. but this will be at home. my next three series at home go like this... Seattle. Arizona, ad Tampa Bay.

[Subway_sub]

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I'm keeping up with the real-life schedule right now kinda. I just finished a great road trip in may sweeping the Yankees, Red Sox and Jays. so my win streak is at 10 games. I also have a team record of 33-14 holding the top spot in the AL West.

The Dodgers have the closest record to mine which is 35-12. they are of course crushing the NL West. The cubs are atop the NL Central with a record of 33-13. Baltimore is leading the AL East with a record of 31-17.

I finally achieved my greatest moment by not striking out a single time at bat. then the game after I did that I came within five outs of a throwing a perfect game. that was heart breaking.

I barely even went a played 17 but this year I am loving this game like I did with 15 and 15.

all I have to say is that there is ONE team that I do not want to face if I make the postseason and that is the Orioles. they schooled me in our only match up this year.

time to see if I can continue this run I am on right now. but this will be at home. my next three series at home go like this... Seattle. Arizona, ad Tampa Bay.

the orioles wrecked me too lol Mancini had like 5 or 6 homeruns in three games

[decga]

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Our woes continue as we were swept by the Dodgers in LA. We are still 7 1/2 games behind the Reds for the Central which is still best for 2nd. We have a 3 game series with the Reds in Cincinnati in our next series after an off day.

We did make a move in firing our hitting coach and bringing in someone new. Signed the new hitting coach to a one year deal like the rest of the staff. Dead last in hitting with this lineup is intolerable. See what the new guy can do.

If we can somehow sweep the Reds it would get us back into the race as we near the month of July.

Other good news is that Stephen Piscotty and Carlos Martinez have returned from the DL. Carlos Martinez will actually start the series in Cincinnati.

Nice decision to fired the hitting coach. Maybe the hitting coach will give your position players a ratings boost

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[countryboy]

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Nice decision to fired the hitting coach. Maybe the hitting coach will give your position players a ratings boost

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I'm hoping something changes and for the good.

Haven't gotten a chance to play a game with new hitting coach yet. Hopefully tonight after work.

[decga]

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Series in the Mile High took on the Rockies.

Game 1: Homeruns were flying out of the park. Unfortunately I only hit two HRs. Teheran started off good through 4IP, but I started missing high in the zone. Arenado a solo blast. Story & Desmond went back to back. Lost 9-6

Game 2: Dialed up some pitching duels. Rockies SP Bettis pitched 7IP, BB, 5H,ER & 6K. Bravea SP McCarthy held his own: 6IP, 10H, 2ER, BB & 8K. Won 3-2

Game 3: Was another pitcher's duel @Coors Field. Folty went 6IP strong, 2ER, 2BB, 7H & 7K. Arrenado got me for a deep solo shot in 1st AB & I gave him the 4 finger treatment the rest of the day.
Rockies SP Sanzetela tried to keep up, but he could only go 5IP, 5H, 2ER, BB, 2K. I ran his pitch count up, so that led to early exit. Plus they had a scoring opportunity in the Bttm of 5th. The ball game wss tied 2-2, so they dialed up a PH. I say that was smart by the CPU. My LRP Whitley gave up the 2 runs which led to the lost. 4-2

Note:

Hot hitters are 2B Albies batting over .300. 1B Fab 5 Freddie avg.340 2HR. C Flowers with a 9 game hitting streak. Batting near .500. I just rake wirh this guy. 2B are coming easy because opposing team's doesn't respect his power. He his 3HR so far. SS Simmons went 9 for 11 in the series. Taking his avg from.125 to
.285 batting in the 5th hole in the lineup. RF Heyward struggled in the series batting avg went from .320 to .216. The good thing he's making contact just not finding the open grass.

Bullpen has been outstanding! Moylan, Sam Freeman & Vizzy. ERA's are under 0.00. I have called on them 4 times so far. Set up & closer means a win.

My record is 4-5. Next series is against the 4-5 Nationals in D.C.


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[countryboy]

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Series in the Mile High took on the Rockies.

Game 1: Homeruns were flying out of the park. Unfortunately I only hir two HRs. Teheran started off good through 4IP, but I started missing high in the zone. Arenado a solo blast. Story & Desmond went back to back. Lost 9-6

Game 2: Dialed up some pitching duels. Rockies SP Bettis pitched 7IP, BB, 5H,ER & 6K. Bravea SP McCarthy held his own: 6IP, 10H, 2ER, BB & 8K. Won 3-2

Game 3: Was another pitcher's duel @Coors Field. Folty went 6IP strong, 2ER, 2BB, 7H & 7K. Arrenado got me for a deep solo shot in 1st AB & I gave him the 4 finger treatment the rest of the day.
Rockies SP Sanzetela tried to keep up, but he could only go 5IP, 5H, 2ER, BB, 2K. I ran his pitch count up, so that led to early exit. Plus they had a scoring opportunity in the Bttm of 5th. The ball game wss tied 2-2, so they dialed up a PH. I say that was smart by the CPU. My LRP Whitley gave up the 2 runs which led to the lost. 4-2

Note:

Hot hitters are 2B Albies batting over .300. 1B Fab 5 Freddie avg.340 2HR. C Flowers with a 9 game hitting streak. Batting near .500. I just rake wirh this guy. 2B are coming easy because opposing team's doesn't respect his power. He his 3HR so far. SS Simmons went 9 for 11 in the series. Taking his avg from.125 to
.285 batting in the 5th hole in the lineup. RF Heyward struggled in the series batting avg went from .320 to .216. The good thing he's making contact just not finding the open grass.

Bullpen has been outstanding! Moylan, Sam Freeman & Vizzy. ERA's are under 0.00. I have called on them 4 times so far. Set up & closer means a win.


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I have Sam Freeman in my bullpen in my carryover franchise. Love that guy. Effective against both lefties and righties. If his fastball and splitter are both on, he's lights out!

[decga]

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I have Sam Freeman in my bullpen in my carryover franchise. Love that guy. Effective against both lefties and righties. If his fastball and splitter are both on, he's lights out!

He's been a pleasant surprise. First time using him. I did a carryover from 2016 last year, so he wasn't on my team.

[doubledeuceR6]

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Lost a tough to the White Sox last night in my Rangers franchise. They had James Shields on the mound, I got 3 early runs on him but he settled down and was stingy for 6 innings. I had scoring chances against him but he kept finding a way out of trouble.

I had several backups in the game as we had played extra innings the night before and had Martin Perez who has been pretty bad all season with an era north of 6.00 but last night he was pin point with nearly every pitch, only gave up 1 run through 8 innings while only throwing 88 pitches.

But I just had a hunch things weren't going to go well in the bottom of the 9th as I proceeded to bring in my closer Keona Kela instead of giving Perez a shot at the complete game.

Abreu leads off and doubles on a flair down the line which should have been a single but Mazara took his sweet *** time getting the ball back in. (I really wish they'd fix this, probably my biggest gripe with the game) Abreu's run means nothing though so I settle down and try to get the next guy but he singles to left and Abreu scores. I forget the players name but they pinch run for a guy who has quite a bit of speed. I manage to keep him on first, keeping the double play intact, and strike the next guy out.

The speedy Tim Anderson comes to the plate and on a 1-2 count I throw a changeup low and on the outside and bam the perfect double play but Drew Robinson boots it and both runners are safe. Next up is Nicky Delmonico who's done nothing the whole game but laces a double down the right field line on the first pitch and I've got no chance with Anderson's speed. Blown save and we lose 4-3. It was going to be tough to turn that double play on Anderson but man that was gut wrenching to not even get the lead runner.

See if we can bounce back in the next one and split the series. 20-27 on the season.