MLB Off-Topic

[Sportsforever]

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It amazes me how many pitchers on my college team didn't throw a changeup (or an effective one at least).

When I graduated and became the pitching coach they all wanted me to teach them my splitter which I would but only if they were willing to learn to throw a changeup as well.

If I'm ever a manager/head coach (I've only assisted up to this point), everyone of my pitchers will throw a change up. I truly believe that the two most important things for a pitcher are command of the fastball and change up ability.

[Jr.]

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It amazes me how many pitchers on my college team didn't throw a changeup (or an effective one at least).

When I graduated and became the pitching coach they all wanted me to teach them my splitter which I would but only if they were willing to learn to throw a changeup as well.

If I'm ever a manager/head coach (I've only assisted up to this point), everyone of my pitchers will throw a change up. I truly believe that the two most important things for a pitcher are command of the fastball and change up ability.

The first couple of weeks in the Fall with my players, pitchers are only allowed to throw fastball/changeup in scrimmages. They want to quit after the first scrimmage, but once they start working on it, it develops pretty quickly.

[Blzer]

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It seems that many times these days I am blacked out of the game that is broadcasting on MLB Network, yet I never understand why.

I live in California, and the games that are in progress are Minnesota @ Cleveland and Kansas City @ Tampa Bay.

As I said, this isn't the first time they have done this. It would make sense if it was also on ESPN, FS1, TBS, WGN, whatever... but it's not.

I have DirecTV, by the way.

[kehlis]

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It seems that many times these days I am blacked out of the game that is broadcasting on MLB Network, yet I never understand why.

I live in California, and the games that are in progress are Minnesota @ Cleveland and Kansas City @ Tampa Bay.

As I said, this isn't the first time they have done this. It would make sense if it was also on ESPN, FS1, TBS, WGN, whatever... but it's not.

I have DirecTV, by the way.

You're blacked out because one of the regional games being played right now is Giants/Phillies.

[DieHardYankee26]

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It seems that many times these days I am blacked out of the game that is broadcasting on MLB Network, yet I never understand why.

I live in California, and the games that are in progress are Minnesota @ Cleveland and Kansas City @ Tampa Bay.

As I said, this isn't the first time they have done this. It would make sense if it was also on ESPN, FS1, TBS, WGN, whatever... but it's not.

I have DirecTV, by the way.

Same happens to me when the Orioles and Nats play on there, I assumed because the games are airing nationally it wouldn't be a problem. Sometimes MLB Tonight will say it's blacked out and I never know if a game is in extras, if they're showing Nats or O's highlights Im not supposed to see, no idea. It's just annoying.

[kehlis]

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Same happens to me when the Orioles and Nats play on there, I assumed because the games are airing nationally it wouldn't be a problem. Sometimes MLB Tonight will say it's blacked out and I never know if a game is in extras, if they're showing Nats or O's highlights Im not supposed to see, no idea. It's just annoying.

Only a few games are aired with exclusive national rights. If you live in a market where the game can be seen on a local channel (regardless of if your carrier or package carries it) it will be blacked out.

Edit: and I agree that it can be quite annoying.

[Blzer]

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You're blacked out because one of the regional games being played right now is Giants/Phillies.

Gotcha. They don't mention that on DirecTV, and that's strange because when DirecTV tries to find a program in my region and can't find the Giants game, then it must not be looking for it in the first place.

[kehlis]

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Gotcha. They don't mention that on DirecTV, and that's strange because when DirecTV tries to find a program in my region and can't find the Giants game, then it must not be looking for it in the first place.

Honestly the only reason I knew was because I was at lunch and some Philly fans came in wanting to find the game and it was blacked out here as well on MLB network and I had to help the girl find the S.F. CSN feed.

[Mabster]

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All networks should have the MLBN Alternate channel where you can watch the game that isn't blacked out in your area.

[kehlis]

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All networks should have the MLBN Alternate channel where you can watch the game that isn't blacked out in your area.

It's a dirty secret that not even a lot of DTV owners know about.

[Blzer]

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All networks should have the MLBN Alternate channel where you can watch the game that isn't blacked out in your area.

Whoops! I knew this, but on DirecTV I customize my channel list, and while I made this adjustment on my living room set I hadn't yet in my bedroom set.

Thanks for reminding me. I'll be sure to change that in my bedroom ASAP.

[Redacted01]

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It's a dirty secret that not even a lot of DTV owners know about.

What sucks is when you knew the secret, but then both games are local and are blacked out.

[Speedy]

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Went to a Winston-Salem Dash game (CHW single-A affiliate) tonight. The groundskeeper hooked me up with 4 tickets in club-level seating, all-you-can-eat buffet and VIP parking.

First time I've been to the new stadium the city built back in 2010 and I really like how the park is laid out. The RF fence is one of the little "nook and crannies" that I love about MiLB stadiums that I wish newer MLB parks would employ.



Anyways, I think that the time between innings can be vastly sped up. It was around 3-4 minutes that could be condensed down to where the SP gets 5 warm-up pitches and instead of the IFs lolly gagging throws to the 1B, actually try to get their throws in.

[Mabster]

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That's a pretty nice stadium for single A.

[Sportsforever]

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Went to a Winston-Salem Dash game (CHW single-A affiliate) tonight. The groundskeeper hooked me up with 4 tickets in club-level seating, all-you-can-eat buffet and VIP parking.

First time I've been to the new stadium the city built back in 2010 and I really like how the park is laid out. The RF fence is one of the little "nook and crannies" that I love about MiLB stadiums that I wish newer MLB parks would employ.



Anyways, I think that the time between innings can be vastly sped up. It was around 3-4 minutes that could be condensed down to where the SP gets 5 warm-up pitches and instead of the IFs lolly gagging throws to the 1B, actually try to get their throws in.

I have been to several minor league games this summer (AA & AAA) and in between innings there is always a 2:00 minute clock...it never went beyond that and I'm sure they do that in every park (you can see it count down in CF).

In fact, the last game I went to the pitcher had batted and lollygagged getting out to the mound and had only thrown 1 pitch when the 2 minutes was up...the ump told him too bad and wouldn't let him finish. The manager went nuts...