MLB The Show 19 Franchise Discussion Thread

[jrnlgrn]

Re: MLB The Show 19 Franchise Discussion Thread

I like reading all the summaries. It's interesting to read the storylines people come up with and also the way other people play their franchises.

I don't watch the streams though only because I play every game in my franchise so I don't have enough time.

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MLB The Show 19 Franchise Discussion Thread

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A 2019 DREAM-CHISE WITH ALL LEGENDS INCORPORATED INTO THEIR RESPECTIVE ORGANIZATIONS

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ALCS GAME 2:
REDSOX AT ASTROS

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ROY OSWALT VS JOHN LESTER

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OSWAT MAKES UP FOR HORRIBLE OUTING AGAINST CLEVELAND


Oswalt silenced all doubts stemming from his very short outing in game 2 of the ALDS against Cleveland with a very strong start here vs Boston. And Houston’s offense seems to always have an answer when they are needed. Meanwhile Boston has struggled to string anything together in this series so far. Bagwell is flat out unstoppable hitting another HR in this one. Springer and Altuve each logged another as well. Boston could only scratch 1 across in this one losing by a final of 6-1, and now trail in the series 2-0 heading to Fenway. You have to think game 3 is a must win for the Redsox as going down 3-0 would seem like certain doom.

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Up Next: NLCS GAME 3
Dodgers at Cubs
Yu Darvish vs Clayton Kershaw


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[bjenks]

Re: MLB The Show 19 Franchise Discussion Thread

Just curious but do people who run franchises ever watch streams of others playing theirs? I

Btw I always find these franchise summaries entertaining thanks for sharing !

Several people do actually. I stream every game I play basically and usually get a few people from here that pop in and say hello.

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MLB The Show 19 Franchise Discussion Thread

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A 2019 DREAM-CHISE WITH ALL LEGENDS INCORPORATED INTO THEIR RESPECTIVE ORGANIZATIONS

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NLCS GAME 3:
DODGERS AT CUBS

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YU DARVISH VS CLAYTON KERSHAW

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SERIES SHIFTS TO CHICAGO


Kershaw would now be given his chance to rebound from the beating he took at the hands of the Giants in Game 3 of the NLDS. Sandburg would take him deep as the first batter he faced putting the Cubs up early 1-0!

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After that he would settle down and throw 7 strong innings allowing only 4 total hits! In the top of the 2nd the Dodgers would respond with a 2 run shot to left by Turner who’s having a fantastic postseason so far as well!

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That would be all for the scoring until the top of the 6th inning. Darvish would walk Reese with one out, then get Snider to ground to Bryant at third for what appeared to be a sure DP to end the inning, but Bryant couldn’t field it cleanly and was late even with the throw to first. Then Piazza would work a walk loading the bases for Matt Kemp with 1 out! Chicago would bring in Jenkins for Darvish.

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Kemp hit a long fly ball to the track in deep right allowing Reese to score easily! Dodgers now lead 3-1!

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Garvey would ground out to end the inning.

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Happ would get his first hit of the postseason with a single to start the bottom of the 8th.

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That would be all for Kershaw as Jansen would come in as relief. Javy Baez pinch hit for Jenkins.

Jansen struck out both Baez and Descalso on nasty sliders, but walked Sandberg. Runners at 1st and 2nd with 2 outs and Bryant up! Bryant singles to left center scoring Happ!

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3-2 Dodgers, runners on 1st and 2nd still 2 outs with NL MVP/ Triple Crown winner Williams up! LA brings in Pedro Baez

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Williams hit it hard but lined out to Snider in Center ending the rally! Cishek would shut down LA in order in the 9th. Then Gagne would finally get his first save opportunity of this postseason!

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He would get Banks to ground out to Robinson at second, strike Sanchez out on a high fastball then Haniger to fly out to Snider to end it! Dodgers win 3-2 and take a 2-1 series lead!

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Up Next:
ALCS Game 3: Astros at Redsox
Babe Ruth vs Gerrit Cole

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[jrnlgrn]

Re: MLB The Show 19 Franchise Discussion Thread

Seattle Mariners Franchise: Year One

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***May Recap***

• 28-32 (14-14 in May)
• 4th in AL West
• 3.5 games out of Wild Card

May started much like April ended with the Mariners going 3-7. It's no coincidence that lead off man Dee Gordon suffered a foot injury and was out during this 10 game stretch. After hiring pitching coach Rob Moin the teams HRs allowed dropped off significantly. Unfortunately the bats went cold leading to many low scoring close games. Especially with Encarnacion struggling the lack of power and home run ability was significant. Manager Scott Servais switched to playing small ball and a reshuffle of the batting order the team appears to have at least steadied the ship

• Mariners current concerns are around Encarnacions future with the club and the ability of their bullpen.
• It appears the move to acquire SS Freddy Galvis from the Blue Jays in April was a wise decision both at the plate and on the field.

***Roster Moves***

• The draft is 4 days away and the Mariners are excited about the available prospects that could land at the club.
• Signed free agent RP Sam Tuivalala to Tacoma (AAA)
• Due to lackluster performance RP Chasen Bradford was sent down to build confidence for a spell with the AAA affiliate.
• Rookie RP Brandon Brennan was brought up for a 5 game stint pitching 9 innings recording 12 strikeouts and had an ERA of 5.19
• Sources close to the Mariners say that the push to move the struggling Edwin Encarnacion has ramped up. It's said that the most likely scenario would involve the Yankees as the two teams are looking for a third partner as Encarncion's $20 million contract is making negotiations increasingly difficult. The Mariners would be looking to bolster the bullpen and find a power hitter to replace Encarnacion as DH. One potential trade partner is the Minnesota Twins with the Mariners possibly bringing back fan favorite Nelson Cruz as DH for the remainder of the season. However barring something unexpected no move is expected until the trade deadline draws closer

***The Numbers***
Overall:
Batting Average | .256
Slugging | .362
OB% | .289
Fielding | .991
ERA | 3.44

Team Leaders:
HR | Kyle Seager - 10
RBI | Kyle Seager - 34
BA | Dee Gordon - .370
Steals | Dee Gordon - 16
Wins | Marco Gonzales - 7
Strikeouts | (R) Yusei Kikuchi - 68
Saves | Hunter Strickland - 8
ERA | Marco Gonzalez - 2.29

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MLB The Show 19 Franchise Discussion Thread

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ALCS GAME 3:
HOUSTON AT BOSTON

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BABE RUTH VS GARRIT COLE

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NO PLACE LIKE HOME

With their backs against the wall down 2-0 in the series, Boston would hand the ball to 20 year old rookie Ruth for the first game at Fenway. With a smile on his face and an aura of absolute confidence, he strolled out to the mound winking at Foxx when he passed him as if to say “We got this!”, similar to a batter calling his shot. Ruth would pitch a solid 7 2/3 innings allowing only 3 runs on 5 hits and walking 2. Certainly far from the best pitching performance of this high caliber postseason, but exactly the kind of quality start the Redsox needed! And his confidence seemed to bleed into everyone else as Boston’s offense exploded collectively for the first time in the series tallying 12 runs on 16 hits!

Cole got chased out early only lasting 3 innings giving up 8 ER on 9 hits, and this red hot Astros offense was certainly humbled to a degree. Bagwell did get another dinger though, continuing his postseason tear, giving him a league leading 5 total so far! When asked about his success so far in these playoffs, he humbly replied, “Its not about me. I got plenty of individual performance awards, but never got to experience the ultimate team prize of a championship! And my biggest regret was not being able to give the city of Houston that joy as well. It would probably be the best feeling ever if we could do that in such a historic setting as this season. Especially since it seems like nobody even thought we’d have a chance!” Reddick would also get a 3 run shot in the 9th making the final score look slightly less brutal at 12-6.

Betts had a huge game winding up just a triple short of hitting for the cycle, and Foxx would get another HR himself putting him at 4 total. Exciting game that keeps this series interesting heading to Game 4 with Houston still up 2-1!

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MVP WATCH

Betts: 3 for 4, HR, 2B, 2 RBI, 3R
PO Total: .382 BA, 2 HR, 6 RBI

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Bagwell: 1 for 3, HR, 2 RBI, R
PO Total: .360 BA, 5 HR, 8 RBI

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Foxx: 2 for 5, HR, 2 RBI, 2 R
PO Total: .361 BA, 4 HR, 10 RBI

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Up Next: NLCS Game 4:
Dodgers at Cubs
Jon Lester vs Walker Buehler

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[ARoid1313]

Re: MLB The Show 19 Franchise Discussion Thread

This stuff is really great!
I'm also going to try and document my Yankees Opening day franchise.
Will stream when possible and track stats, videos and such on a dynasty network blog.

http://www.dynastynationnetwork.com/dynasty.php?s=mlb&u=Aroid1313

going with default legend batting and hitting,
stride analog hitting, meter pitching, no indicators

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MLB The Show 19 Franchise Discussion Thread

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A 2019 DREAM-CHISE WITH ALL LEGENDS INCORPORATED INTO THEIR RESPECTIVE ORGANIZATIONS

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NLCS GAME 4:
DODGERS AT CUBS

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JON LESTER VS WALKER BUEHLER

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WHAT THE PLUNK JUST HAPPENED?!


Yes, this was yet again another fantastically pitched ballgame! That seems to be the theme here in this NLCS! Buehler and Lester were the ones locked in battle this time! Both lasting 6 innings and both only giving up 1 earned run, Lester allowed 4 hits to Buehler’s 2.

The Dodgers got their run early in the top of the 2nd, when Lester would walk the first 2 batters of the inning (Kemp then Turner). Kemp advanced to 3rd on a long flyout to deep left center by Pham. Then Garvey would drive a ball over Haniger’s head to the deep part of right for a double scoring Kemp. 1-0 Dodgers

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The Cubs would get their run later in the 6th inning when Banks would strike again in this series with a solo shot into the left field bleachers tying the game at 1-1!

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After that both teams would turn to the bullpens for the 7th inning onward.

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Cishek would put himself in a jam during the top part of the 9th, with runners at the corners and only 1 out, but got Garvey to fly out to Hanniger in very short right, then Bellinger to ground out harmlessly right back to the mound.

Dodgers brought in lefty Caleb Ferguson for the ninth. With Gagne and Jansen warming in the bullpen.

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Ferguson walked Williams to start the frame, but then struck out Banks. Then proceeded to walk Sanchez putting men at 1st and 2nd with 1 out. Haniger hit one on the ground right up the middle over second base but Reese was able to dive and just knock it down to keep it in the infield keeping Williams from trying to score.

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Then Javy Baez would pinch hit for Happ but strike out leaving the bases loaded with 2 outs now!

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Wilson Contreras would get the call to pinch hit for Cishek and Ferguson would stun everyone as he hit Contreras with a pitch for the walkoff HBP!

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Cubs win 2-1 and tie the series back up 2-2, guarantying a trip back to LA which I’m sure Ferguson is not to excited about. But first one more game at Wrigley! Every game has been decided by a single run in this series so far! What a battle!

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MVP WATCH:

Banks: 1 for 4, HR, RBI, R
PO Totals: .344 BA, 2 HR, 4 RBI

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Piazza: 0 for 4
PO Totals: .290 BA, 4 RBI



Kemp: 2 for 3, 2B, R
PO Totals: .300 BA, 1 HR, 6 RBI

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Up Next: ALCS GAME 4:
Astros at Redsox
Lance McCullers Jr. vs Rick Porcello


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[CHIBHAWKSRULE]

Re: MLB The Show 19 Franchise Discussion Thread

2023 White Sox Franchise - End of July

Sox continue to lead baseball with a .291 average as a team, 4th in runs scored at 501 and 21st in Homers with 107

Pitching continues to lead baseball with a 2.62 ERA, also 1st in runs allowed with 300, T-5th in Homers allowed with 101 and Tied for last in strikeouts with 720

RP Archie Bradley tore his shoulder and will be out til September so we called up 23 Yr old RP Ken Iwamura to take his place

With the trade deadline has now passed the Sox didn't make any moves, but there was some trades within the division though as most of the division is trying to stay in the wild card race.

Twins traded prospects SS Royce Lewis and RF Alex Kirillof to St. Louis for 1B Jose Martinez and SP Michael Wacha

Royals traded prospects RF Seuly Matius, LF Rob Cheek and C Zack Collins to the DBacks for SS Ehire Adrianza

The Tigers though are still trying to rebuild trading 1B/3B Jeimer Candelario to the Phillies for prospects LF Daniel Francisco, SP Sixto Sanchez and CF Russell Smith and trading RF Nicholas Castellanos to the Braves for prospects 1B Shannon Francisco, 2B Humberto Montoya and SP Kyle Muller

The Sox All-Stars were SP Omar Salgado, SP Kevin DiBiase and CF Charlie Tilson

AL Central Standings

CWS - 73-32
MIN - 60-45 - 13 GB - 1st WC
CLE - 55-50 - 18 GB - 4.5 GB WC
KC - 55-53 - 19.5 GB - 6 GB WC
DET - 39-66 - 34 GB - 20.5 GB WC

[countryboy]

Re: MLB The Show 19 Franchise Discussion Thread

Cardinals outright Andrew Miller

The Cardinals have outrighted 37 year old Andrew Miller just days before the start of the regular season. Miller was signed to a one year deal for $3.5MM in the offseason, returning him to St.Louis after the Cardinals traded him to Toronto at last year's deadline.

Miller has absolutely struggled this Spring pitching to a 7+ ERA with a WHIP near 2. The Cardinals waited as long as they felt they could for him to find his old form, but it doesn't appear to be coming. The market for trading him was extremely weak as well, so its possible he will clear waivers, but its more likely someone will claim him on the hope of him bouncing back once the regular season starts.

This will mean that Sam Freeman, Ryan Sherriff, and Corey Littrell will be battling for the 2nd left hander role in the bullpen.

[ARoid1313]

Re: MLB The Show 19 Franchise Discussion Thread

Yankees about to begin their journey looking for their 28th championship!

Tanaka v Bundy opening day stream now

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[ARoid1313]

Re: MLB The Show 19 Franchise Discussion Thread

wow.. I got worked by Bundy and the sad Orioles...

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[Sweatmonkey]

MLB The Show 19 Franchise Discussion Thread

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FROM THE CARDINALS PERSPECTIVE

A 2019 DREAM-CHISE WITH ALL LEGENDS INCORPORATED INTO THEIR RESPECTIVE ORGANIZATIONS

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ALCS GAME 4:
ASTROS AT REDSOX

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RICK PORCELLO VS LANCE MCCULLERS

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WINTER IS COMING


Game time temperature for Game 4 was a brisk 39 degrees with rain and 10mph winds blowing in from center. Definitely not ideal baseball weather. But the game must be played and it’s a harsh reminder that one way or another this season will end soon. Only 4 teams are left at this point still fighting for the ultimate prize, and tonight the Astros would yet again put the league on notice that they are not to be ignored, and more to the point, that if anyone else wants that prize they’d have to get through them first!

One day after getting beat pretty good by Boston in Game 3 ( only their 2nd loss of the postseason), they would come out swinging and completely dominate the Redsox at Fenway in every aspect of the game! McCullers pitched great! Springer went absolutely nuts at the plate hitting 2 HR! Defense was diving, jumping, throwing behind backs, completely going off! Boston on the other hand went back to not being able to string anything together. Porcello got chased by the 3rd inning. Dropping balls. Foxx did manage to stay hot at the plate however hitting another HR and a double off the monster. Damon is finally showing signs of life, but collectively the team stumbled hard! The Astros would win by a final of 10-2 taking a commanding 3-1 series lead! 1 win away from clinching a trip to the World Series! Boston is out of coupons and now must fight their way through 3 straight wins or this season is over. One more game at Fenway, and if they can pull out a win, then who knows what might happen in Houston! But it’s now or never, and this Astro team looks very determined!

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MVP Watch:

Jimmy Foxx: 2 for 4, HR, 2B, 2 RBI, R
PO Totals: .375 AVG, 5 HR, 12 RBI

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George Springer: 3 for 5, 2 HR, 2B, 7 RBI, 3 R
PO Totals: .355 AVG, 4 HR, 11 RBI

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Jeff Bagwell: 1 for 4, 1 BB, R
PO Totals: .345 AVG, 5 HR, 8 RBI



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NLCS Game 5:
Dodgers at Cubs
Jose Quintana vs Julio Urias

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[jrnlgrn]

Re: MLB The Show 19 Franchise Discussion Thread

Random ?: I've just completed the draft. Do you guys sign your draft picks right away or do you wait. Does it even make a difference when they get signed?

[Sweatmonkey]

Re: MLB The Show 19 Franchise Discussion Thread

Random ?: I've just completed the draft. Do you guys sign your draft picks right away or do you wait. Does it even make a difference when they get signed?

The amount it takes to sign them is almost irrelevant so the difference is almost irrelevant as far as when you sign them, but you must sign them before the season ends or you lose them. I personally operate under the rule of keep your money in your budget as long as possible, so I’ll wait till late in the season. But honestly just personal preference really.