MLB The Show 21 Franchise Discussion Thread

[DonkeyJote]

Re: MLB The Show 21 Franchise Discussion Thread

Quick question about franchise. If I start it with DH set to default, can I turn it on after year 1? Or are you stuck with whatever option you go with at setup?

Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Operation Sports mobile app

[bryanm1982]

Re: MLB The Show 21 Franchise Discussion Thread

Quick question about franchise. If I start it with DH set to default, can I turn it on after year 1? Or are you stuck with whatever option you go with at setup?

Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Operation Sports mobile app

You are stuck with whatever you decide on that screen. Same with the runner on 2nd rule.

[EmpireWF]

Re: MLB The Show 21 Franchise Discussion Thread

Quick question about franchise. If I start it with DH set to default, can I turn it on after year 1? Or are you stuck with whatever option you go with at setup?

Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Operation Sports mobile app

Pretty certain what you select at the start is permanent.

[countryboy]

Re: MLB The Show 21 Franchise Discussion Thread

Cards struggles continue in San Diego

The Cardinals (21-20) continue to struggle putting any type of winning streak together, or a string of winning series together, as they drop 2 of 3 to the Padres in San Diego over the weekend.

The Cardinals lost the series opener Friday 3-1 after a Manny Machado 2 run homerun in the 7th put the Friars up 3-1 and securing the victory. The Cardinals bats were completely vacant from the game putting together a solo run on just 2 hits.

On Saturday the bats were a bit better, but Mikolas once again struggled to put any consistency together giving up 6 runs on 7 hits over 5 innings of work. The Cards would fight back but lose 7-4 when all was said and done.

Sunday's finale saw a premier pitching matchup between Jack Flaherty and Blake Snell. Both pitched 7 innings with double digit strikeouts and zero runs on the board. The Cards would prevail in the 8th when Paul DeJong hit a 2 run blast to make the score 2-0. Padres would get one back in bottom half when Tommy Pham hit a solo homerun. In the 9th, Tyler O'Neill would put one more on the board with a solo shot thus putting the Cards up 3-1. Alex Reyes would close things out for his 11th save in as many opportunities striking out Tats, Machado, and Myers.

The Cards are off tomorrow before starting a brief 2 game mid-week series with the Pirates. Adam Wainwright will get the ball on Tuesday and Carlos Martinez will get the ball Wednesday.

[DonkeyJote]

Re: MLB The Show 21 Franchise Discussion Thread

Pretty certain what you select at the start is permanent.

That's what I was thinking. Oh well. Guess I'll turn the DH on from the start then

Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Operation Sports mobile app

[MattyIce]

Re: MLB The Show 21 Franchise Discussion Thread

Vintage Wainwright, Cards win 6-0

St. Louis, MO--It was only fitting that Adam Wainwright would get the start in Thursday's home opener along side his longtime battery mate Yadier Molina. Uncle Charlie was phenomenal on the mound as he blanked the Brewers 6-0. Wainwright pitched 6 1/3 shutout innings earning his first win of the season while scattering just 5 hits and striking out 4.

Tyler O'Neill got things started in the bottom of the 1st inning with a 2 run HR

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/tvlBDpO27fA" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe>
-------------------------------------------------------------

Dylan Carlson extends Cardinals lead to 4-0 in the 4th

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/VVR_Z8Lw2Gs" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe>

---------------------------------------------------------

Dylan Carlson entered Thursday's game as the Cardinals hottest hitter, batting over .400 on the season. He continued that hot streak on Thursday going 3-for-4 with a HR and 2 RBI. The rookie has 3 HR so far in 2021 .

[rab912]

Re: MLB The Show 21 Franchise Discussion Thread

The Pirates start the 2022 season with hope after an offseason that put the team on the map to compete!

The Pirates made a huge splash in Free Agency signing Javier Baez to a 5-year Deal worth $100M with a club option. Javier Baez made his decision in the final week of Free agency and the Pirates were able to swoop in with an offer out of nowhere.

The Pirates also made a couple other signings:
Anthony Desclafani 1yr $5M
Steven Brault 2yr $6.6M club option
Ty Buttrey 2yr $8M club option
Michael Feliz 2yr $8M club option
Ryan Zimmerman 1yr $2M
Niko Goodrum 1yr $3M
Brian Goodwin 2yr $5M club option
Ben Gamel 1yr $2.5M
Anthony Alford 2yr $3M club option
Clint Frazier 3yr $18M club option

The Pirates also made some trades:
Colin Poche from the Rays for Cole Tucker and Dustin Fowler
Aaron Civale from the Indians for Rafael Chavis 2021 draft CP Sean Carrara 2021 draft 2B both B Potential
Luis Arraez from the Twins for Mitch Keller, Joe Jaques, and Matt Lipka
Peter Fairbanks from the Rays for Trevor Cahill, Chris Stratton, and Geoff Hartlieb

Acquired Dereck Rodriguez in the Rule 5 draft

2022 Pirates Opening day Lineup:
2B Luis Arraez
3B Ke Bryan Hayes
SS Javier Baez
RF Clint Frazier
1B Colin Moran
CF Bryan Reynolds
LF Brian Goodwin
C Francisco Mejia
P Aaron Civale
Bench:
Kevin Newman
Ben Gamel
Jacob Stallings
Anthony Alford
Ryan Zimmerman
Niko Goodrum

Rotation:
Aaron Civale
Dominique Gonzalez
Steven Brault
Chad Kuhl
Anthony Desclafani

Bullpen:
Dereck Rodriguez LRP
Michael Feliz MRP
Kyle Crick MRP
Peter Fairbanks MRP
Colin Poche MRP
Ty Buttrey Su
Richard Rodriguez Cp

Prospects on the rise:
Quinn Priester SP
Roansy Contreras SP
Brennan Malone SP
Luis Oviedo RP
Chase Valot C
Ji-Hwan Bae SS
Oneil Cruz SS
Lolo Sanchez CF
Travis Swaggerty CF
Blake Sabol RF

The Pirates have finished the season 68-94 20 GB of the division leading Cubs and in last place in the division but not in the league!

Upside from this year was the consistency of the hitting and some great pitching performances. Downside was the inconsistency of the starters and some rough bullpen. Hoping to build on this year and turn it into a more competitive year next.

Going into the offseason I'll be looking to bring back most of the team and adding some pitching. Maybe a middle of the order power bat and a possible anchor in the rotation.

Stats:
C – Jacob Stallings .244 8 HR 46 RBI
1B – Colin Moran .246 18 HR 60 RBI
2B – Adam Frazier .263 15 HR 57 RBI
3B – Ke Bryan Hayes .244 24 HR 81 RBI
SS – Kevin Newman .271 6 HR 52 RBI
LF – Brian Goodwin .282 18 HR 74 RBI
CF – Bryan Reynolds .270 8 HR 54 RBI
RF – Clint Frazier .283 18 HR 70 RBI
DH- Todd Frazier .182 10 HR 26 RBI
Offensive MVP Brian Goodwin

SP – Steven Brault 7-10 4.40 ERA 167 Innings pitched 1.46 Whip
SP – Dominique Gonzalez 4-0 2.32 ERA 42 Innings pitched 1.08 Whip
SP – Trevor Cahill 8-11 4.18 ERA 150 Innings pitched 1.44 Whip
SP – Chad Kuhl 7-17 4.35 ERA 171 Innings pitched 1.50 Whip
SP – Cody Ponce 6-9 5.92 ERA 83 Innings pitched 1.55 Whip
SP - Mitch Keller 10-12 6.53 ERA 144 Innings pitched 1.84 Whip
LRP – Chris Stratton 5-1 3.20 ERA 95 Innings pitched 1.38 Whip
MRP – Michael Feliz 1-2 2.34 ERA 96 Innings pitched 1.34 Whip
MRP – Sam Howard 2-0 7.07 ERA 35 Innings pitched 1.79 Whip
MRP – David Bednar 8-3 3.77 ERA 90 Innings pitched 1.39 Whip
MRP – Kyle Crick 0-2 3.96 ERA 63 Innings pitched 1.34 Whip
SU – Ty Buttrey 0-1 2.96 ERA 48 Innings pitched 1.23 Whip 34 HLD
CP – Richard Rodriguez 0-4 3.45 ERA 60 Innings pitched 1.13 Whip 44 SV 8 BS
Pitching MVP Dominque Gonzalez – Huge addition to the club

Division Winners:
NL East Braves
NL Central Cubs
NL West Dodgers
NL Wild Card Phillies and Padres
AL East Yankees
AL Central Indians
AL West Angels
AL Wild Card Astros and White Sox

MVP Acuna and Yordan
CY Young Nola and Severino

Clint Frazier won a Gold Glove!

[DarthRambo]

Re: MLB The Show 21 Franchise Discussion Thread

Well I just played the worst game of my MLBTS career. Game one of the four game set @ Colorado for the Reds.


I'm just going to let the photos do justice. But here are a few things.

Rockies had 22 hits, THREE triples, EIGHT doubles, and four homeruns.

On a side note, I also hit my longest homerun ever by Moustakas. A 489ft bomb up in the triple deck in RF. I never saw anything like it. As soon as I hit it the camera shot like straight up and I could only see the sky for a couple seconds lol.

But anyway, what a beat down. I honestly was about to throw my controller in the 3rd inning when they scored 7 runs before I even had one out. But I made it through and didn't simulate or break anything lol.

I HAVE to get a good start in game two or my bullpen will be shot for games three and four. 20210503_234234.jpeg20210503_234329.jpeg20210503_235105.jpeg

Sent from my SM-G996U using Operation Sports mobile app

[MattyIce]

Re: MLB The Show 21 Franchise Discussion Thread

Well I just played the worst game of my MLBTS career. Game one of the four game set @ Colorado for the Reds.


I'm just going to let the photos do justice. But here are a few things.

Rockies had 22 hits, THREE triples, EIGHT doubles, and four homeruns.

On a side note, I also hit my longest homerun ever by Moustakas. A 489ft bomb up in the triple deck in RF. I never saw anything like it. As soon as I hit it the camera shot like straight up and I could only see the sky for a couple seconds lol.

But anyway, what a beat down. I honestly was about to throw my controller in the 3rd inning when they scored 7 runs before I even had one out. But I made it through and didn't simulate or break anything lol.

I HAVE to get a good start in game two or my bullpen will be shot for games three and four. [ATTACH]192225[/ATTACH][ATTACH]192226[/ATTACH][ATTACH]192227[/ATTACH]

Sent from my SM-G996U using Operation Sports mobile app

That’s tough after putting up a four spot in the top of the 1st


Sent from my iPhone using Operation Sports

[DarthRambo]

Re: MLB The Show 21 Franchise Discussion Thread

Reds lose third straight to Colorado, 7-2 in game three of the series. The Reds were shut out 3-0 in game two as Kyle Freeland allowed only two hits in 7.1ip and 10 strikeouts. Mahle pitched well but no offense to back him up.


Game three I was confident heading in with Lorenzen starting, who has been my best SP so far this year. Well, so much for that theory as he gave up 7 hits and 5 earned in 5ip.

That was all they needed with me personally just out of sorts at the plate beginning to get frustrated playing this darn team lol. I was taking bad swings and made Senzatela look like a CY young contender early on.

He pitched 6ip 2h 1er 3bb and another 10k against the Reds in back to back games. We struck out 15 times altogether this game.


On a side note, Moustakas with his 14th homerun of the season is 2nd in the MLB behind Acuña with 15. Moose has 196 career homeruns, only four away from 200. (I'm playing MLB 20 just fyi).


Winker went down with a MCL sprain in the sim, and Sim, be out for 11 days. Not placing him on the IL and will have Senzel and Freeman play in his spot. To add insult to injury, he went 0-4 with three strikeouts in the 7-2 loss to end his 10 game hitting streak unfortunately.

Lucas Sims is back from the IL finally, as he's only pitched in three games this season. Looking forward to getting him back in the bullpen for help. Osich will be sent back down to AAA. The lefty wasn't very good in 13 games with a 7.20era.


The series finale is next. Looking to win at least one! I am desperately ready to get the hell out of Colorado and off this long road trip. The team is tired and my pitching has really gone the other direction from April's start.







Sent from my SM-G996U using Operation Sports mobile app

[DarthRambo]

Re: MLB The Show 21 Franchise Discussion Thread

That’s tough after putting up a four spot in the top of the 1st


Sent from my iPhone using Operation Sports

Yeah I think that was why I was so frustrated. After the third inning I practically gave up lol. And I think that mentality has carried over the rest of the series smh

Sent from my SM-G996U using Operation Sports mobile app

[DarthRambo]

Re: MLB The Show 21 Franchise Discussion Thread

The Rockies finish the 4 game sweep over the Reds with a 1-0 win. John Gray was fantastic and I only managed two hits again all game.

The Cubs with a 5 game win streak is only a .5gb of 1st. The Brewers have struggled losing 7 of their last 10 and have fallen 2.5gb even with my 4 game losing streak.

Up next is the Marlins at home. Marlins (22-19) are 3rd in the East behind the Braves (26-16).

Game one: L. Castillo 3-3 4.79era vs E. Hernandez 2-4 3.91era

Game two: S. Gray 2-3 5.18era vs S. Sanchez 5-2 2.43era

Game three: T. Mahle 4-4 3.78era vs P. Lopez 4-2 2.32era

Sent from my SM-G996U using Operation Sports mobile app

[strosdood]

Re: MLB The Show 21 Franchise Discussion Thread

Not really related to the theme of this thread but just curious how many of you guys that are semi-deep in your franchises have had the crashing issue that people are reporting?some even that have used the SDS roster saying that after 12 to 15 games they start getting crashes every time they begin a game in franchise, just curious as I am scared to get going on my franchise just to run in to the crashing issue people are having and waste all that time....

Sorry if this is off-topic a little bit I just know there’s a big group of guys here that are getting pretty deep into their franchise

Thanks for the feedback fellas!


Sent from my iPhone using Operation Sports

[countryboy]

Re: MLB The Show 21 Franchise Discussion Thread

Not really related to the theme of this thread but just curious how many of you guys that are semi-deep in your franchises have had the crashing issue that people are reporting?some even that have used the SDS roster saying that after 12 to 15 games they start getting crashes every time they begin a game in franchise, just curious as I am scared to get going on my franchise just to run in to the crashing issue people are having and waste all that time....

Sorry if this is off-topic a little bit I just know there’s a big group of guys here that are getting pretty deep into their franchise

Thanks for the feedback fellas!


Sent from my iPhone using Operation Sports

I’ve played over 40 games in the regular season and nearly 30 in spring training and have experienced no crashes


Sent from my iPhone using Operation Sports

[rab912]

Re: MLB The Show 21 Franchise Discussion Thread

Any of you guys going to restart your franchises when Ridin drops his roster on Friday?

Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Operation Sports mobile app