Padres advance

[mtgianni]

Am I the only one excited to see the LA Dodgers exit early?

 

[Chris68]

You are not alone!

 

[S&W Fan]

I think Dave Roberts was just a wee bit surprised too LOL.

 

[Rustyt1953]

The Padres have never hoisted The Commissioner's Trophy and it would be nice to see them do that. However, all roads must go through Philadelphia.

 

[kaaskop49]

Two MAJOR upsets: the Dodgers and Braves. This can't be good for ratings and viewership. Whatever one's feelings about a specific team. MLB has always preferred a NY/LA series: the 2 major TV markets. Yes, it's nice to have a pair of small market teams duke it out (just kidding), but who wants a St. Louis/Kansas City WS, as once happened?

Kaaskop49
Shield #5103

 

[alwslate]

The Dodgers manage to win games in spite of Dave Roberts, not because of his so called great managerial skills. I was not surprised at their early exit this year.

 

[mtgianni]

I was very happy to see the largest payroll get eliminated early. It seems strange that other sports want the best games not necessarily the biggest cities. NBA still had plenty of people watching Milwaukee and Phoenix. NHL with Jacksonville and Denver. I see it as just another clue that MLB commissioners office is on a downhill run.

 

[Benchrest1]

The Padres are on a roll and the way they are playing I don't see anyone stopping them.

 

[mtgianni]

The Padres are on a roll and the way they are playing I don't see anyone stopping them.

I think Freeman was 0 for 20 in the Padres series. Any line up can slump at any time.

 

[JohnRippert]

I was quite happy because it gives the Astros home field through the Post Season. Don't care who wins between Cleveland and New York. Although, I really enjoy beating New York. I think the Astros making it to the World Series would help the ratings because people would tune in hoping they lose.


Go 'Stros!

 

[Rustyt1953]

Team Odds to win

Houston Astros +145
San Diego Padres +300
Philadelphia Phillies +380
New York Yankees +550
Cleveland Guardians +1,300

Odds courtesy of DraftKings as of October 17, 2022.

 

[doublesharp]

I think Freeman was 0 for 20 in the Padres series. Any line up can slump at any time.

Not Even Close

Freeman hit .357 with a 1.286 OPS. 5 for 14 with 11 total bases.

Blame for series loss goes on Dave Roberts.