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  • seanjohn21276
    Rookie
    • Mar 2008
    • 93

    #46
    Re: MLB The Show 21 Franchise Discussion Thread

    I'm torn between actually spending the $69.99 for the Xbox Series X version or just waiting until Tuesday when it drops on Game Pass. I know when I start, I'll either be using the Yankees or the Nationals for a franchise.

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    • MizzouRah
      All Star
      • Jul 2002
      • 8540

      #47
      Re: MLB The Show 21 Franchise Discussion Thread

      Originally posted by countryboy
      Cardinals shut out Reds on Opening Day


      The Cardinals started off the 2021 season with an 8-0 victory over the Reds in Cincinnati. The Cardinals jumped out with a 5 run first inning knocking Sonny Gray out after 2/3 innings of work. They would add 3 more in the 7th to tally the scoring.

      Yadier Molina got things started with a RBI single and then Tyler O'Neill added a 3 run double to get the Cards a crooked number on the board. Dylan Carlson then singled home O'Neill to cap off the inning.

      In the 8th, Nolan Arenado and Paul Goldschmidt went back to back as the only two homeruns in the game.

      Jack Flaherty went 7 innings but was removed after one pitch in the 8th due to shoulder discomfort. Flaherty allowed 3 runs over the 7 innings, 1 walk, and 7 strikeouts. Tyler Webb pitched a perfect 8th and 9th to close out the game.

      The Cardinals and Reds will return to action Saturday as Adam Wainwright and Luis Castillo will square off.

      Harrison Bader and Jack Flaherty to the IL


      It wasn't all sunshine and rainbows for the Cardinals on Opening Day, as they lost Harrison Bader and Jack Flaherty to injury.

      Harrison Bader was lost in the Top of the 1st due to fractured wrist when sliding into 2nd base. Bader will be out 2-3 months and was placed on the 60 day IL.

      Lane Thomas was recalled from Memphis to fill the roster spot.

      Jack Flaherty was added to the 15 day IL due to shoulder inflammation suffered in the 8th inning of the game. He's expected to only miss the 2 weeks.

      Dakota Hudson was recalled from Memphis to fill the void in the rotation.

      Matt Carpenter will move to 2nd base and Tommy Edman to left field and Tyler O'Neill will slide over to center.

      Two huge blows to the Cardinals on Opening Day.
      Nice win! I'll be using my home team Cardinals as well for my first console baseball game in a very long time.. XSX. (still playing OOTP and BM as well)

      I'll see if I can get a box of baseballs for Carpenter and unload that awful contract.

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      • Caulfield
        Hall Of Fame
        • Apr 2011
        • 10986

        #48
        Re: MLB The Show 21 Franchise Discussion Thread

        I hate it but Cedric Mullins will not be making the Opening Day roster for Baltimore.
        he's just not ready for primetime. sure, he's better than my fifth outfielder, Chris Davis,
        but I can't stand to think of paying a fella $23 million to play AAA ball or to out-and-out cut him.
        so Davis will convert to being a backup leftfielder along w/backup outfielder DJ Stewart

        it looks like what I'll wind up doing is signing available free agent Yoenis Céspedes to go w/Santander & Hayes

        now, off to bolster bullpen help via the free agency route
        Last edited by Caulfield; 04-18-2021, 04:00 PM.
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        • phenom1990
          MVP
          • Mar 2008
          • 4789

          #49
          Re: MLB The Show 21 Franchise Discussion Thread

          Country,

          Did you touch the injury slider or did those 2 injuries just happen “ naturally”? That has to be quickest I’ve seen somebody suffer 2 injuries in a Franchise in a while.
          "Ma'am I don't make the rules up. I just think them up and write em down". - Cartman

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          • countryboy
            Growing pains
            • Sep 2003
            • 52769

            #50
            Re: MLB The Show 21 Franchise Discussion Thread

            Originally posted by phenom1990
            Country,

            Did you touch the injury slider or did those 2 injuries just happen “ naturally”? That has to be quickest I’ve seen somebody suffer 2 injuries in a Franchise in a while.
            Nope everything is at default.
            I can't shave with my eyes closed, meaning each day I have to look at myself in the mirror and respect who I see.

            I miss the old days of Operation Sports :(


            Louisville Cardinals/St.Louis Cardinals

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            • thedude
              Pro
              • Oct 2010
              • 745

              #51
              Re: MLB The Show 21 Franchise Discussion Thread

              Can you turn on universal DH after year 1 or are you stuck with the settings you set initially?

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              • polyduster
                Pro
                • Apr 2013
                • 985

                #52
                Re: MLB The Show 21 Franchise Discussion Thread

                Originally posted by thedude
                Can you turn on universal DH after year 1 or are you stuck with the settings you set initially?

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                Stuck with the settings you set initially.

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                • countryboy
                  Growing pains
                  • Sep 2003
                  • 52769

                  #53
                  Re: MLB The Show 21 Franchise Discussion Thread

                  Cardinals take opening series from Reds


                  The Cardinals started the 2021 campaign on the right foot taking 2 of 3 from the Reds in Cincinnati to start the season.

                  The Cardinals won the series opener and then the Sunday finale, with both wins coming via the shutout.

                  Paul Goldschmidt had a series collecting 4 homeruns and 6 RBI's. Paul DeJong also hit the ball well collecting 4 hits in 8 at bats to go with 3 walks.

                  Adam Wainwright was beat up in his start on Saturday as he only lasted 4 innings before being knocked out of the game. He allowed 6 runs over those 4 innings.

                  The Cardinals will travel to Miami for a 3 game series with the Marlins before heading home next weekend for their home opener.
                  I can't shave with my eyes closed, meaning each day I have to look at myself in the mirror and respect who I see.

                  I miss the old days of Operation Sports :(


                  Louisville Cardinals/St.Louis Cardinals

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                  • chitown1-23
                    Pro
                    • Aug 2010
                    • 873

                    #54
                    Re: MLB The Show 21 Franchise Discussion Thread

                    On HOF hitting and Legend pitching I’m 6-6 with the Cubs. Bryant has 6 home runs and 16 RBI. I’ve made a ton of errors including 5 in one game. Embarrassing. I’m really liking it this year I used to be strictly directional hitting but I switched to zone this year. I would say I’m not that bad since I just started but I gotta lotta work to do.

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                    • DarthRambo
                      MVP
                      • Mar 2008
                      • 6630

                      #55
                      Re: MLB The Show 21 Franchise Discussion Thread

                      Originally posted by IrishSalsa
                      @ Toronto series:

                      7-3 W (Lorenzen 1-0; Pearson 0-1)
                      2-3 L in 13 innings (Bedrosian 0-1; Borucki 1-0)
                      2-6 L (Fulmer 0-1; Ray 1-0)

                      I do injuries a little differently by quick simming the game first to see if injuries occur. RELOAD the game save and play it. Sub out guys when they were injured in the Sim. I do this so every injury that occurs in the league is from the same slider setting of injuries set on 6. Very rarely do injuries happen in a game too so it makes more sense to do it this way to me, and much more challenging dealing with an actual realistic amount of injuries throughout a grueling 162 game season like irl.

                      Sonny Gray with an inflamed nerve only pitched 1.2ip before the injury. He will not miss any starts thankfully though. And Lucas Sims also with an injury in the game. A big one, torn finger ligament and will be out a little over a month.

                      After playing the game I change to manual injuries and create these, using random number generator app to decide days injured with whatever injury they have. A real bummer with Sims as he was a quality setup guy. RP Josh Osich will be called up to replace Sims for the time being.

                      We are 3-3 on the young season with a three game set on the road vs the Pirates next, who are 2-4 so far in the season.
                      Originally posted by IrishSalsa
                      @ Toronto series:

                      7-3 W (Lorenzen 1-0; Pearson 0-1)
                      2-3 L in 13 innings (Bedrosian 0-1; Borucki 1-0)
                      2-6 L (Fulmer 0-1; Ray 1-0)

                      I do injuries a little differently by quick simming the game first to see if injuries occur. RELOAD the game save and play it. Sub out guys when they were injured in the Sim. I do this so every injury that occurs in the league is from the same slider setting of injuries set on 6. Very rarely do injuries happen in a game too so it makes more sense to do it this way to me, and much more challenging dealing with an actual realistic amount of injuries throughout a grueling 162 game season like irl.

                      Sonny Gray with an inflamed nerve only pitched 1.2ip before the injury. He will not miss any starts thankfully though. And Lucas Sims also with an injury in the game. A big one, torn finger ligament and will be out a little over a month.

                      After playing the game I change to manual injuries and create these, using random number generator app to decide days injured with whatever injury they have. A real bummer with Sims as he was a quality setup guy. RP Josh Osich will be called up to replace Sims for the time being.

                      We are 3-3 on the young season with a three game set on the road vs the Pirates next, who are 2-4 so far in the season.

                      @ Pittsburgh Pirates series:

                      14-5 W (Castillo 1-0; Keller 0-1)
                      4-3 W (Mahle 1-1; Brault 0-2)
                      3-5 L (Lorenzen 1-1; Cahill 2-0)

                      Couldn't finish the series sweep but once again taking 2 of 3 for the third straight series to begin the season.


                      Key injuries around the MLB:

                      Mets P Carlos Carrasco out 1-2 months

                      Phillies C J.T. Realmuto out 1-2 months

                      Cubs C Wilson Contreras out 1-2 months

                      Reds RP Lucas Sims out 1-2 months

                      Cardinals CF Harrison Bader out 1-2 months

                      D Backs C Stephen Vogt out 1-2 months

                      Giants 3B Evan Longeria out 1-2 months
                      Giants RF Mike Yastrzemski out 1-2 months

                      Indians LF Jake Bauers out 2-3 months


                      We are now 5-4 on the season and have a short two game series at home vs the division leading Brewers who are a game up on me with a 6-3 record. Odd start for them by getting swept by the Cubs to start the season. Then have swept both the Cardinals and Phillies, and on a 6 game win streak.


                      I am playing MLB 20 with updated 2021 rosters and on ps4. I bought 2020 game in August of last year and never really got into playing it much at all, so it's for me still a fairly new game and with rosters updated I am pretty happy with what I have going.



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                      Last edited by DarthRambo; 04-18-2021, 09:09 PM.
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                      • MattyIce
                        Pro
                        • Apr 2012
                        • 973

                        #56
                        MLB The Show 21 Franchise Discussion Thread

                        Arenado Homers Twice
                        Cards Fly High on Opening Day


                        Nolan Arenado made his St Louis debut one to remember with his first multi-HR game of the season in a 10-3 rout on Thursday afternoon at The Great American Ballpark.



                        The story early on was the effectiveness of CIN starter Luis Castillo, who fanned 9 of the first 10 Cardinal hitters he faced.

                        Dylan Carlson finished the game 3 for 5 including solo HR in the top of the 4th to break a 0-0 tie. The Cardinal offense would not look back from there, adding 9 more runs over the final 5 innings.


                        Starter Jack Flaherty lasted 5 1/3 innings surrendering 4 hits while striking out 5. Neither starter surrendered a walk.

                        Arenado cranked a 2 run HR in the top of the 5th and followed that up with a solo shot in the 9th to cap off his first game wearing the birds on the bat

                        Matt Carpenter chipped in with a pinch hit 3 run HR in the 8th inning off reliever Tejay Antone

                        The Cardinals and Reds are back at it on Saturday afternoon as Adam Wainwright will match up against Sonny Gray



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                        Last edited by MattyIce; 04-19-2021, 09:55 PM.
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                        • HartmanTeets6
                          Rookie
                          • Aug 2014
                          • 302

                          #57
                          Re: MLB The Show 21 Franchise Discussion Thread

                          Well, here come the 2021 World Series champions who will make someone a lot of money in Vegas.........the Boston Red Sox!

                          My plan is to throw the kids into the fire and make one big move.

                          C-Vasquez, Wong
                          1B- Dalbec/Casas (L/R platoon)
                          2B - Arroyo, Jeter Downs (utility)
                          SS- Xander
                          3B - Devers
                          LF - Verdugo
                          CF - Duran
                          RF - Renfroe/Franchy platoon
                          DH - JD

                          SP - Sale (his elbow is healed!), E-Rod, Eovaldi, Houck/Pivetta, potential trade

                          Bullpen is set with Barnes, Ottavino, Sawumara, Houck/Pivetta, Darwinson, Whitlock, trade.

                          I'm thinking I'll go after MadBum and hopefully Arizona has a reliable bullpen option. Have to wait until midnight, but LET'S GOOOO!!!!!

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                          • HartmanTeets6
                            Rookie
                            • Aug 2014
                            • 302

                            #58
                            Re: MLB The Show 21 Franchise Discussion Thread

                            Originally posted by HartmanTeets6
                            Well, here come the 2021 World Series champions who will make someone a lot of money in Vegas.........the Boston Red Sox!

                            My plan is to throw the kids into the fire and make one big move.

                            C-Vasquez, Wong
                            1B- Dalbec/Casas (L/R platoon)
                            2B - Arroyo, Jeter Downs (utility)
                            SS- Xander
                            3B - Devers
                            LF - Verdugo
                            CF - Duran
                            RF - Renfroe/Franchy platoon
                            DH - JD

                            SP - Sale (his elbow is healed!), E-Rod, Eovaldi, Houck/Pivetta, potential trade

                            Bullpen is set with Barnes, Ottavino, Sawumara, Houck/Pivetta, Darwinson, Whitlock, trade.

                            I'm thinking I'll go after MadBum and hopefully Arizona has a reliable bullpen option. Have to wait until midnight, but LET'S GOOOO!!!!!
                            I forgot Kike! Downs might start in AAA while I see how Arroyo hits.

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                            • decga
                              MVP
                              • Mar 2004
                              • 2469

                              #59
                              Re: MLB The Show 21 Franchise Discussion Thread

                              @CB, thanks for sharing the gameplay on youtube of your Franchise Gm 2. The sounds, walkup & in between were good. Was it on the PS5?

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                              • franch1se
                                All Star
                                • Apr 2004
                                • 9060

                                #60
                                MLB The Show 21 Franchise Discussion Thread

                                Ready to start my franchise tonight!! Spent all day since Thursday recreating from the show 20 all the prospects on the 93 man roster for my team and got rid of all the fakes so my team is set! Also added some missing players like shogo, Arihara and puk and some high prospects like torkelson. Played spring training games to get my dynamic difficulty set to where I like and ready to roll!

                                Had some difficult roster decisions to make after spring but had to reward some relievers who really performed over veterans who stunk it up.

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