MLB The Show 25 Franchise Discussion

[IndianSummer]

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If you ask me (which nobody did) SF has top 3 uniform selections and a top 3 stadium in the Show. Great choice.

I agree with this but now that I have had time to look it over and think about it, the thing I might like the most is the challenge the NL West has. LA, SD and AZ are all good teams. Might be a struggle to finish 4th in that division. I like the grind.

[jcar0725]

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I agree with this but now that I have had time to look it over and think about it, the thing I might like the most is the challenge the NL West has. LA, SD and AZ are all good teams. Might be a struggle to finish 4th in that division. I like the grind.

Yeah the grind and the challenge is how I like to play also. Cool.

[kinsmen7]

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I just tried it myself. I got the Giants.
I’ve never used them before but here we go.

"With the 13th overall selection in the 2025 MLB Amateur draft, the San Francisco Giants are proud to select, the right fielder hailing from deep in the wilderness of parts unknownnnnnnnn, Barry. Bonds. Juuuuuuniorrrrrrrrrrr!".

[Cyrus09]

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The 2025 Seattle Mariners

The game jinxed it. Before the first game they talked about one of the hottest teams in MLB facing a team that's struggling. How could they do that to me?!

Series Recap: Nationals
Game 1: L 0-3
Game 2: W 4-0
Game 3: L 5-6

The Pink Gorilla Games high performer of the series: Jorge Polanco: 2 hits, 1 HR, 5 RBI

The 3 team race at the top of the division is so close that it's series like that you have to remember when you miss the playoffs by a game or two. Embarrassing stuff all around.

Game 1 started great: James Woods gets on base, a thing that happens frequently and wouldn't be that bad, Paul DeJong homers to bring both home, a thing that doesn't happen frequently and is very bad.
We managed 4 hits the whole game against Josiah Gray. That guys cutter was on fire the whole game, I just couldn't see that right.

Game 2 was better, but still very flawed. The Nationals actually had more hits then us, we just hit them a bit harder. Cal with a beautiful 2 run homer, Rowdy and Polanco each brought home another run.
The scoring started with a Cole Young bunt, then he stole 2nd and then was brought home by a Polanco single. Small ball at its best.
Paul DeJong had the highlight of the game though: He hit a ball at the outfield wall, that neither Arozarena or Julio could really field. He already had the triple, but he wanted more and went for the inside the park home run but the throw came in hot and he was tagged at the plate.

But Paul DeJong wasn't done being the most impactful player of the series.

Julio started the scoring in the first inning of game 3 after he was batted in by Esteury Ruiz. Then in the 3rd inning the Nats answered: 4 runs in all types possible ways. A triple that was bunted in, a wild pitch.
Then it was quiet until the 7th, but then got really loud. The Nats first added another run. Then it was our turn though:
Ruiz: hit
Solano: walk
Tellez: walk
Polanco: grand slam!

Tied game! We are back! Bring out the champa... Paul DeJong. After that huge come back he stepped up to the plate in the 9th and broke the heart of everyone in that stadium with a solo home run. We then continued our offensive struggle and couldn't get another hit in.

I thought after the two offensive explosions against the Astros that the offense would be back but 18 hits through 3 games against Shane Baz, Mitchell Parker and Josiah Gray is not a good sign.

Next we have another home series against the Twins, my first love basically. They are 4.5 games behind the Guardians in the Central at 29-27, so we should be favorite. But we were against the 16-39 Nationals as well, so...

[bkrich83]

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I tried the wheel. I got the Dodgers.

I think I'll stick with my Braves dynasty, thank you very much.

I unchecked the Dodgers as a team on the wheel. No way.

[BlueJays09]

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Blue Jays take 3 of 4 in Boston.

Game 1 - Loss
Jays 4 Red Sox 6
Bichette 1/4 HR RBI
Barger 1-1 HR 3RBI
Gausman 5.0 5H 4ER 1BB 4K
Nance 0.2 2H 2ER 1BB (L)

Game 2 - Win
Jays 4 Red Sox 1
Bichette - 3/5 RBI
Springer - 3/4 RBI R BB
Wagner - 1/3 2RBI 2B
Berrios - 5.2 4H 1ER 1BB 5K (W)
Hoffman - 1.0 2H 0ER 1K (S)

Game 3 - Win
Jays 7 Red Sox 6
Gimenez - 1/4 RBI 2R BB 2B
Guerrero Jr - 2/4 3RBI R BB 2B
Springer - 1/5 2RBI
Barger - 1/3 RBI
Scherzer - 5.1 9H 3ER 5K
Hoffman - 1.0 0H 0ER 2K (S)

Game 4 - Win
Jays 7 Red Sox 3
Gimenez - 2/4 R SB
Bichette - 1/5 RBI R
Guerrero Jr - 1/5 RBI R 2B
Varsho - 2/3 2RBI R 2BB 3B
Wagner - 3/3 2RBI BB
Bethancourt - 1/4 RBI
Francis - 5.0 7H 1ER 4K (W)

This series could have looked a lot different. After taking game one, Boston had a 6-3 lead in the 9th inning of game three. Chapman came in to close it out. Allowed a hit, followed by three straight walks to make it 6-4. Guerrero Jr doubled off the monster to put the Jays up 7-6. They carried the momentum into game four to complete the series win.

Daulton Varsho was activated from the IL prior to game two. Addison Barger was called up as well. Nelson Velasquez and Nathan Lukes were sent to AAA. Velasquez had a hit and home run in his first two ABs as a Blue Jay, but hadn’t gotten a hit since then. Barger provided a pinch hit 3 run homer in game one in his first game since being called up.

However that was short lived as he strained his shoulder and was placed on the IL after game three. Velasquez was called back up to the big club and will return to the Jays bench.

The Jays now head to Baltimore for 3 games to finish up their road trip.


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[bkrich83]

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If you ask me (which nobody did) SF has top 3 uniform selections and a top 3 stadium in the Show. Great choice.

As much as I hate the Giants you're 100% accurate here. Plus the NL West is going to be a battle. Giants would be fun.

[overheadthree]

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2026 Marlins

The Marlins finished up the month of July with a 43-68 record 27 games back of the division leading Phillies and are the worst team in the National League. The Marlins went full youth movement as they shipped out Braxton Garrett, Otto Lopez, Jonah Bride, Christian Vasquez, and Calvin Faucher paving the way for the young guys to get called up.

Hitting bright spots:
Xavier Edwards has been my best hitter this season with a .332 average 9 HR's and 45 RBI's he was my lone all star as well. AJ Vukovich has done a tremendous job as well since he was called up with a .269 average 9 HR's and 23 RBI's. He might be more of a platoon bat though since his splits are much better against lefties.

Pitching bright spots:
None, pitching has been abysmal as Chapman was designated for assignment. Everybody in the starting rotation has ERA's above a 4.50. The bullpen has been okay but might need to shake it up in the off-season.

Draft:
Perry Mitchell 18 RF 82 Overall
Todd Benton 20 RP 71 Overall
Doug Douglas 18 2B 58 Overall - swung and missed on that pick
William Cannon 18 C 67 Overall
Jamey Stoitsiadis 19 RP 70 Overall
Steven Scott 18 RP 62 Overall

Trades:
Sent Braxton Garrett and Otto Lopez to the Brewers for Abner Uribe and Brian Freitas. Freitas was their number one pick in the draft last year 18 year old SS B Potential.
Sent Calvin Faucher, Jonah Bride, and Christian Vasquez to the Rays for Chandler Simpson and Theo Gillen.

Transactions:
Designated Aroldis Chapman for assignment
Placed Randy Dobnak on waivers was a rule 5 pick
Recalled Will Warren
Designated Matt Mervis for assignment
Designated Josh Simpson for assignment
Promoted Spencer Jones and optioned Nathan Martorella
Called up Ronny Simon
Promoted Agustin Ramirez, Deyvison De Los Santos, and George Lombard

Injuries:
Jon Berti 60 day IL with a Fractured Foot
Javier Sanoja 60 day IL with a Broken Ankle

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[kdutch98]

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TIGERS (47-10) WIN TWO OF THREE VS GIANTS

5/26/25 GIANTS 6 TIGERS 5
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<br>The Tigers dropped the first game of the series 605 to the Giants. Jackson Jobe (4-1) struggled, allowing 5 runs (4 earned) on 7 hits over 5 innings. Kerry Carpenter hit his 8th home run, and drove in two. Kyle Dutcher and Spencer Torkelson also had an RBI each.
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5/27/25 TIGERS 6 GIANTS 2
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<br>Detroit rebounded to win game two, 6-2. Tarik Skubal allowed 1 run on 5 hits over 6.1 innings, but took a no-decision. Skubal struck out 8. Kerry Carpenter (9) homered for the second straight game, and drove in 2. Matt Vierling also drove in 2.
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5/28/25 TIGERS 7 GIANTS 6
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<br>Spencer Torkelson (11) homered, and Colt Keith had 3 RBI, leading the Tigers to a come from behind 7-6 win in the series finale. Kerry Carpenter had a pair of RBI. The Tigers trailed 6-5 in the bottom of the 8th, but tied the game on a Gleyber Torres sac fly. Colt Keith singled in Zach McKinstry in the bottom of the 10th for a walk off win.
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UP NEXT

The Tigers have an off day on Thursday. Following the off day, they will head out on a seven game road trip, beginning with three in Kansas City against the second place Royals (33-24). They will then head to Chicago for a four game series against the White Sox (16-40)
2025 TIGER SCHEDULE/RESULTS

2025 MLB STANDINGS

2025 DETROIT TIGER STATS

FOLLOW MY 2025 TIGERS FRANCHISE

[FBeaule04]

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The Wizard of Oz and Puck still learning the ropes!

Ozzie Smith - 5’11 - 160 - SS
Team: Biloxi Shuckers (Milwaukee Brewers)
21 years old - AA - 59 overall
Top 100 Prospects: 33rd / MLB ETA: 2027

Last Series: 6G / 9 for 23 / 1 HR / 3 RBI
2025 Stats: 15G / .315 BA / .426 OBP / .426 SLG / .852 OPS / 3 2B / 10 BB

Performance: “I guess going 9 for 23 is pretty good, but having a 6 for 6 makes it look less pretty, doesn’t it?” asked Smith after the series. At least, Smith is getting on the bases and he’s playing strong baseball on the defensive side. “I’ll work on consistency, but so far so good overall I can say.” he added.

Team: The Shuckers put on a clinic to the Barons in that series. Winning 5 out of 6, they not only made it work offensively but they won close games, like the series opener, a 1-0 win we’re Aquino, Holub and Woessner only gave 6 hits to the home team. “We bounced back from a 4 losses streak with 5 wins in a row. Would have been nice to sweep the Barons but I’m still satisfied with our play!” said team manager.

Shuckers: 9W – 6L – 0.0 GB – 2nd in Southern League South
Next: vs Montgomery Biscuits (5W – 10L, 4th in SL South)

*****

Kirby Puckett - 5’8 - 184 - CF
Team: Springfield Cardinals (St. Louis Cardinals)
21 years old - AA - 60 overall
Top 100 Prospects: 33rd / MLB ETA: 2027

Last Series: 6G / 5 for 21 / 1 HR / 3 RBI
2025 Stats: 15G / .393 BA / .493 OBP / .656 SLG / 1.149 OPS / 3 HR / 13 RBI

Performance: After his stellar last series, things cooled down a bit for Kirby Puckett. “I don’t expect to bat for .500 every series and tear the ball like I did in the 6 games previously.” said the CF. That time around, there was up and there was low with solid games while in others, it was kind of a 21 years-old guy still having only 15 games at AA level.

Team: The Travelers went in Springfield to play, not to act like tourist. Winning the first 3 games, they lost the next two before getting away from town with a 3-2 win in 12 innings. It was a close series, with 5 games decided by 1 run, while the sixth one was a 2 runs difference. The Cardinals will now travel to Wichita to take on struggling Wind Surge.

Cardinals: 8W – 7L – 1.0 GB – 3rd in Texas League North
Next: at Wichita Wind Surge (4W – 11L, 5th in TL North)

*****
Due up:
Cal Ripken Jr. (3B) - AA (WAS)
Rickey Henderson (LF) - AA (ATH)

[dragster646]

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We are back...this time with the Minnesota Twins

Against all better judgement, I've decided to go with the Twins this time. I was thinking of running with the Twins, Royals, Reds, or Pirates. I decided the Twins were the best combination for me.

The national media has already written the Twins off as contenders even before Spring Training began. MLB experts predict them to finish 2nd in the AL Central with a record of 81-81, which will probably not be enough to win a Wild Card spot. They were in the mix in 2024 before an epic collapse that saw a team completely disheartened by the time September ended. How will their chemistry be on Opening Day? How strong can their bullpen be? Is their young talent ready to step up? Can they stay healthy? These are just some of the questions that will be answered over the next six months.

Here is the Twins depth chart for opening day:

Rotation
Pablo Lopez
Joe Ryan
Bailey Ober
David Festa
Simeon Woods-Richardson

Bullpen
Chris Paddock
Eiberson Castellano (Rule 5, #7 prospect)
Justin Topa
Danny Coulombe
Brock Stewart
Cole Sands
Jhoan Duran
Griffin Jax

Catcher
Ryan Jeffers
Christian Vazquez

First Base
Jose Miranda

Second Base
Willi Castro
Edouard Julien
Brooks Lee

Third Base
Royce Lewis

Shortstop
Carlos Correa

Left Field
Trevor Larnach

Center Field
Byron Buxton
Harrison Bader
Emmanuel Rodriguez (Rookie, #3 Prospect)

Right Field
Matt Wallner

[dragster646]

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2025 Minnesota Twins

Twins take two of three from the Cardinals to open the season

Game 1: W 4-1
Win: Pablo López (1-0) 5.1 IP, 4 H, 2 SO, 4 BB, 1 ER
Loss: Sonny Gray (0-1) 5.0 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 3 BB, 7 SO

Sonny Gray dominated the Twins early on, but started faltering in the fifth and was eventually pulled. The Twins would score three of their four runs off of the Cardinals bullpen, with the big hit being a two run double from Matt Wallner in the sixth. The Cardinals only offense came from a solo home run by Nolan Arenado. Pablo López struggled, but was good enough to earn the win.

Game 2: W 5-1
Win: Joe Ryan (1-0) 5.1 IP, 7 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 7 SO
Loss: Erick Fedde (0-1) 4.0 IP, 8 H, 3 ER, 0 BB, 5 SO

Neither team was able to get a run across until the middle innings, when Trevor Larnach hit a three run double. The Cardinals once again got one run from Nolan Arenado, this time via a double. Cardinals fans were treated to the debut of their top prospect, Tink Hence, who pitched 4.2 innings, giving up two runs on five hits while striking out four. The Twins also debuted a pitcher, their number 7 prospect Eiberson Castellano, a Rule 5 pick from the Phillies. He pitched the ninth inning, giving up a hit and a walk.

Game Three: L 5-4
Win: Ryan Helsley (1-0) 2.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 3 SO
Loss: Cole Sands (0-1) 0.1 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 1 BB 0 SO

The Twins would take the early lead, but Alex Burleson tied the game with a three run double. Byron Buxton would give the Twins their second lead with a solo home run, but Nolan Gorman would erase that with an RBI double. The Cards would walk it off in the tenth on a base hit from, who else, Nolan Arenado to avoid the sweep.

The Twins (2-1) have shown promise in their first series, but there are obvious flaws. The bullpen is shaky, and the offense has struck out a boatload. Minnesota will hope a trip to the Southside against the White Sox (2-1) can help get some of the rust out.

[jcar0725]

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We are back...this time with the Minnesota Twins

Against all better judgement, I've decided to go with the Twins this time. I was thinking of running with the Twins, Royals, Reds, or Pirates. I decided the Twins were the best combination for me.

The national media has already written the Twins off as contenders even before Spring Training began. MLB experts predict them to finish 2nd in the AL Central with a record of 81-81, which will probably not be enough to win a Wild Card spot. They were in the mix in 2024 before an epic collapse that saw a team completely disheartened by the time September ended. How will their chemistry be on Opening Day? How strong can their bullpen be? Is their young talent ready to step up? Can they stay healthy? These are just some of the questions that will be answered over the next six months.

Here is the Twins depth chart for opening day:

Rotation
Pablo Lopez
Joe Ryan
Bailey Ober
David Festa
Simeon Woods-Richardson

Bullpen
Chris Paddock
Eiberson Castellano (Rule 5, #7 prospect)
Justin Topa
Danny Coulombe
Brock Stewart
Cole Sands
Jhoan Duran
Griffin Jax

Catcher
Ryan Jeffers
Christian Vazquez

First Base
Jose Miranda

Second Base
Willi Castro
Edouard Julien
Brooks Lee

Third Base
Royce Lewis

Shortstop
Carlos Correa

Left Field
Trevor Larnach

Center Field
Byron Buxton
Harrison Bader
Emmanuel Rodriguez (Rookie, #3 Prospect)

Right Field
Matt Wallner

Hm. Unfriend.




Just kidding good luck.

[reyes the roof]

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The Mets freefall continues, getting swept by the A's and following that up with a loss to open the series against the Twins. After giving up double digit runs three games in a row the Mets have only given up five per game the last two games so things are improving. We're currently sitting at 7-9, four games behind the Phillies

[cgm110]

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Im starting a nats franchise and looking to upgrade 3b from Paul Dejong- would love your input who to acquire
I'm looking at
-Bringing up Brady House(not sure he's ready yet though)
-Ryan McMahon (Rockies)
- Trying to get Westberg from the Orioles
- Isaac Paredes
- Open to ideas