StL 2026 Gm #123 thread – Sat, Aug15 at Cubs – “The Baez Game”

[Brian Walton]

1:20 p.m.
RHP Michael McGreevy (4-9, 3.64) vs. LHP Matthew Boyd (8-1, 3.50)
Cards.TV // KMOX

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[1toughdominican]

These Cubbies are now only 3 off the pace in the NLC, so I’d have to guess they’ll have serious business on their minds when they step onto the field at Wrigley this afternoon. And, over in the AL, it’s still a little early to draw any conclusions but, with less than 40 games to play, Alvarez looks like he’s positioned to make a genuine run at a TC.

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[ZTR]

I read that Baez will be on the field for the Cards today.

At least Prieto got the 1 hit to take back to Memphis with him.

As Gorman will attest to – AAA pitching isn’t even close to ML pitching. I wonder how much of Baez slash line will translate after 100 at bats?

[PugsleyAddams]

I have but only 4 words on this fine Saturday morning up here in the frozen tundra……..”No Leonardo Abdiel Bernal?”

[Ratsbuddy]

If anybody thinks this Baez kid is going to be the big bat that this lineup needs they better think again.

Can you say Adolis Garcia?
Can you say Randy Arozarena?

[1982 willie]

Well im not a big fan of swing n miss guys no matter how many homers they hit. Back in the day when smart experienced baseball gurus made decisions vs analytic department heads,a lot of swing n miss guys never got to play in an mlb game. But times have changed i guess or maybe its the people.

[blingboy]

2B J. Wetherholt L
DH Ivan Herrera R
RF J. Walker R
1B A. Burleson L
LF Joshua Baez R
SS Masyn Winn R
3B Jose Fermin R
CF E. Pereira R
C Pedro Pages R

[Ratsbuddy]

Wouldn’t ya know it………

Baez a long 3-run dong in the top of the 1st.

[TexasCard]

Boom. I have waited all season to see Baez get his shot. Wow, first pitch.

[gscottar]

Nice debut for the kid. 449 ft blast.

[Carter Le Grand]

If anybody thinks this Baez kid is going to be the big bat that this lineup needs they better think again.

LOL to THAT!!!!

[blingboy]

Baez a long 3-run dong in the top of the 1st.

It was just a measly 2 run dong. But it was long, 449 ft.

[TexasCard]

The hard part is getting there. The harder part is staying. I’m hoping he sticks in a big way.

[blingboy]

JJ Wetherholt (L) 2B
Iván Herrera (R) DH
Jordan Walker (R) RF
Alec Burleson (L) 1B
Joshua Báez (R) LF
Masyn Winn (R) SS
Blaze Jordan (R) 3B
Everson Pereira (R) CF
Pedro Pagés (R) C

Rotowire where I usually copy the lineup still has Fermin at 3B but obviously not. Jordan starting at 3B

[AlbertTheMachine]

What a way to start a big league career. Absolute mammoth shot on his first pitch

[1982 willie]

Good start

[Carter Le Grand]

[KeepComingBack]

Rotowire where I usually copy the lineup still has Fermin at 3B but obviously not. Jordan starting at 3B

Too bad they didn’t keep him there.

[gscottar]

The kid seems to like Wrigley.

[AlbertTheMachine]

Wow 2 HRs to start his career.

[blingboy]

He’s on pace for 80 homers this year.

[KeepComingBack]

Torres isn’t a swing and miss guy. Maybe we should play him in left.

[mudville]

That was the third ball I’ve seen roll under Blaze Jordan’s glove. I’m sure there have been more.

I’m forcing myself to withhold the nastiness things I want to say.

We’re spending 30M$ for Arenado to
play for Arizona.

Bloom should be fined for allowing this to happen.

[KeepComingBack]

I think Jordan packs his bags when Urias is ready Mud.

[gscottar]

Oh my Baez!!

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