MLB The Show 21 Franchise Discussion Thread

[H2UKNOW]

Baseball noob here. Do you guys recommend playing with the extra-inning rule and universal DH on or off for a long-term franchise? I'm leaning toward no on the first one since it's only for the regular season, but is a universal DH coming to baseball anytime soon?

[JoshC1977]

Quote: Originally Posted by H2UKNOW

Baseball noob here. Do you guys recommend playing with the extra-inning rule and universal DH on or off for a long-term franchise? I'm leaning toward no on the first one since it's only for the regular season, but is a universal DH coming to baseball anytime soon?

That's a question which will prompt divisive opinions, lol.

IMO, there's really no "best way" to set those two options from a mode "balance" perspective. Keeping DH on (or in AL only - which is the default) probably helps the CPU balance rosters a bit better; but beyond that, there's no real "best solution".

[LowerWolf]

Universal DH is probably coming next year, IRL. I played with it on last year and had a lot of fun. But I'm back to traditional rules this year, and it just feels right to have the pitcher hitting in the NL.

But it's really personal preference.

[overheadthree]

The Devils have gotten off to a 13-14 start about where I expected them to be. The team has basically been average in every stat so far while the bench has been nonexistent. Might make some moves with some call ups going forward if the bench bats can't hit their weight.

Hitting highlights from the month of April: Jedd Gyorko leads the team with a .325 Batting Average while Edwin Encarnacion has 7HR. Hyun Soo Kim and Darnell Sweeney are both hitting above .280. On the bench everyone is hitting Below .200

Pitching highlights from the month of April: Cole Hamels has been the ace with a 3.32 ERA. Rick Porcello has struggled with a 5.81 ERA. In the Pen both Pedro Strop and David Robertson have been dominating. Strop has 12 K’s in 6 innings pitched.

Hoping to go into May and improve on the record. The second half of the month is all division games so it will be key to finish strong.

Notes:
Tim Wendell was placed on the 10 day IL with a Head Contusion. Yeyson Yrizarri was called up to take his place.

Quote: Originally Posted by overheadthree

Opening Day Lineup: SS Darnell Sweeney RF Yasiel Puig DH Edwin Encarnacion 1B Logan Morrison/Jedd Gyorko 2B Jedd Gyorko/Jesmuel Valentin LF Hyun Soo Kim/Adam Brett Walker II C Matt Wieters/Tim Federowicz 3B Greg Garcia/Tim Wendell CF Dalton Pompey Bench: Adam Brett Walker LF Domingo Santana LF RF Tim Wendell 3B 1B Tim Federowicz C Jesmuel Valentin 2B 3B 1B LF RF Rotation: Cole Hamels Jeff Samardzija Rick Porcello Felix Hernandez Tanner Roark Bullpen LRP Brad Peacock MRP Jeremy Jeffress MRP Oliver Perez MRP Tyler Thornburg MRP Ty Buttrey SU Pedro Strop CP David Robertson

[countryboy]

Cardinals split series with last place Pirates

The Cardinals split their 4 game weekend series with the Pirates in St.Louis and now are sitting 6 games behind the first place Brewers in the NL Central.

The series had some theatrics, including a Tommy Edman walkoff homerun in the 12th inning on Sunday, as well as an Andrew Miller blow up on Thursday that led to his dismissal and eventual trade to the Indians.

Two brightspots in the series was Nolan Arenado recording 8 hits in the series including 3 homeruns and 2 homeruns and he only struck out once. Adam Wainwright looked good in his return to the rotation as he recorded his 4th win on Saturday putting together 6 innings of work with only 2 strikeouts, but only allowed 3 runs against 8 hits and 2 walks.

The Cardinals will remain at home to close out the month of June against the struggling Diamondbacks.

[countryboy]

Cardinals send Andrew Miller to Indians for cash

The Cardinals have agreed to send LHP Andrew Miller to the Indians for cash considerations. The Indians will pay the rest of Miller's contract for the year giving the Cardinals additional budget at their disposal to make roster moves next month, should they choose, for a postseason run.

Andrew Miller was designated for assignment for a few days ago after a blow up in the late innings against the Pirates, costing the Cardinals a victory and his spot with the club.

The Cardinals have yet to make a corresponding roster move to fill the vacancy in the bullpen.

[decga]

Braves Franchise 2021

We opened up the season taking 2 out 3 from the Phillies. Ozuna is flexing his muscles early. 2HR, 3RBI 4 for 13. Freeman going 3 for 10, 2(2B) and Acuna Jr. went 5 for 12, (2B)(3B) 3R.

Pitching wise SP Fried looking ACE like. Blanking the Phils on 8.0IP and 11K. SP Anderson 6.0IP, 1ER and 5K and Soroka struggled 4.0IP,4ER 7 2K, during the season opener. Giving us our only loss.

On our to D.C. to take on the Nationals for a 3 game set.

[decga]

Forgot to mentioned, I extended Freeman before the regular season for 5yrs/156.8M with a 6th year player option. The rest of the team who I might extend are pretty much Arbitration eligible for at least two years. I might look OF Inciarte who is Free Agent if I am playing well with him.