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You believe Ohtani plays today? Homefield wrapped up and don't think he can win batting title. Still a wonderful year for Ohtani though, believe his offensive production goes down next season when you add 25 to 30 starts on the mound.
I think it’s already been confirmed. This isn’t something that happens all the time. I know I would give my guy a run at it.

From Dave Roberts:

"It's very unlikely, but I would expect Arráez to play tomorrow," manager Dave Roberts said of Ohtani overtaking Arráez. "We'll see if Shohei can throw out another big day."
 
I saw very little of last nights georgia/bama game...
Can we beat these 2 teams?
Time will tell.

UGA did not look like a juggernaut, against good competition, 3 ints, 3 fumbles (1 lost), 3 sacks. Beck had the lost fumble so he accounted for all 4 turnovers.

Bubba on the other hand was dominant, unfortunately. Milroe had 374 yds. passing 2 tds, 1 int, lead the team with 117 rushing 2 tds. And is the new Heisman leader.

It was a barn burner 4th quarter. Vols most likely lose to both, but anything can happen.
 
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I saw very little of last nights georgia/bama game...
Can we beat these 2 teams?
Yeah Judge is probably going to have a run of MVPs without any real competition. Bobby Witt Jr is great but 30-30 seasons aren’t going to beat Judge’s seasons.
you two need to do an avatar bet for the Monday Night game with the Titans and Dolphins
 
Time will tell.

UGA did not look like a juggernaut, against good competition, 3 ints, 3 fumbles (1 lost), 3 sacks. Beck had the lost fumble so he accounted for all 4 turnovers.

Bubba on the other hand was dominant, unfortunately. Milroe had 374 yds. passing 2 tds, 1 int, lead the team with 117 rushing 2 tds. And is the new Heisman leader.

It was a barn burner 4th quarter. Vols most likely lose to both, but anything can happen.
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This is so complicated, so many scenarios.

National League wild-card race​

Even in a tight race, the scenarios entering the final day of the regular season are typically pretty straightforward. That isn't the case this year, thanks to Hurricane Helene.

The Mets and Braves have played two fewer games than the Diamondbacks, and there is still a chance they won't actually have to play a doubleheader on Monday.

  • WC2: Braves, 88-71 (.553), +1.0
  • WC3: Mets, 87-72 (.547)
  • Diamondbacks, 88-73 (.547), 0.0 GB (lose tiebreaker)
Here is how every single Sunday scenario would impact the NL wild-card picture:

Braves win + Mets win + Diamondbacks win

The Braves would clinch a postseason berth while the Mets and Diamondbacks would both stay alive entering Monday. New York would simply need to go 1-1 in a Monday doubleheader to clinch in this scenario, which might make the second game unnecessary unless the two teams decide to play for seeding.

Braves win + Mets win + Diamondbacks loss

The Braves and Mets would both clinch a postseason berth, while the Diamondbacks would be eliminated. In this scenario, a doubleheader might not be played. All that would be left up for grabs is seeding, and the decision regarding whether Monday's games should be played at all would come down to commissioner Rob Manfred.

If no doubleheader is played in this scenario, the Braves would head to San Diego while the Mets would go to Milwaukee.

Braves win + Mets loss + Diamondbacks loss

The Braves would clinch a postseason berth (but not yet the No. 5 seed), while the Mets would enter Monday just needing one win over Atlanta to clinch a postseason berth. The Diamondbacks would stay alive into Monday, but they would need the Mets to lose both games against an Atlanta team that already has a playoff spot in hand.

Braves win + Mets loss + Diamondbacks win

The Braves would clinch a postseason berth, while the Diamondbacks would jump the Mets for the No. 6 seed but could not clinch. In this scenario, the Mets would not only have to go to Atlanta for Monday's doubleheader, but they would have to win both games to go to the postseason. If they don't, Arizona advances.


Braves loss + Mets win + Diamondbacks win

The chaos scenario! No one would clinch a postseason berth if this is how Sunday played out, as the Braves and Mets would enter Monday tied while the Diamondbacks would be in a virtual tie with the two.

Okay, so what now? The Braves and Mets would still need just one win in the doubleheader to clinch a postseason berth. The winner of the first game would go to the postseason, and the loser of that game would have to win the second game to clinch as well. If the doubleheader is a sweep, the Diamondbacks advance.

Braves loss + Mets win + Diamondbacks loss

The Mets and Braves would both clinch a postseason berth, eliminating the Diamondbacks and likely making a doubleheader unnecessary. New York and Atlanta could still play for seeding, but that might not be preferred by either team, and the decision comes down to Manfred.

If no doubleheader is played in this scenario, the Braves would head to San Diego while the Mets would go to Milwaukee.

Braves loss + Mets loss + Diamondbacks win

The other chaos scenario! No team would clinch a postseason berth, and the Diamondbacks would at least temporarily jump the Mets for the No. 6 seed.

Come Monday, the Braves would need just one win over the Mets to clinch. The Mets, however, would need two wins over the Braves to clinch. That means any Atlanta win on Monday in this scenario would clinch a postseason berth both for themselves and for the Diamondbacks.

If the Mets won the first game of the doubleheader under this scenario, it would make Game 2 a win-or-go-home game.

Braves loss + Mets loss + Diamondbacks loss

With the way these teams have been playing, this probably wouldn't be a huge shock. The scenario would play out exactly like it would if all three teams won, though.

The Braves would clinch, while the Mets would have to play for a postseason bid on Monday. New York would need just one win in Atlanta to advance, while the Diamondbacks' only hope would be two Mets losses on Monday.
 
Here is how the matchups could shake out depending on each possible Sunday result.

  • Tigers win: No. 5 Tigers vs. Orioles, No. 6 Royals vs. Astros
  • Tigers loss + Royals loss: No. 5 Tigers vs. Orioles, No. 6 Royals vs. Astros
  • Tigers loss + Royals win: No. 5 Royals vs. Orioles, No. 6 Tigers vs. Astros
 
I saw very little of last nights georgia/bama game...
Can we beat these 2 teams?
Neutral or at home, Tenn can defeat either of them.

UGA and Tenn on the road? Probably, because I don't think this UGA team is nearly as good as the UGA teams for the past 3 years.

Bama at home? If refs are like the refs yesterday? Nope. Tenn can't beat Bama if they're allowed to hold players and interfere with passes etc (non calls) and then Tenn IS called for those things.
 
Neutral or at home, Tenn can defeat either of them.

UGA and Tenn on the road? Probably, because I don't think this UGA team is nearly as good as the UGA teams for the past 3 years.

Bama at home? If refs are like the refs yesterday? Nope. Tenn can't beat Bama if they're allowed to hold players and interfere with passes etc (non calls) and then Tenn IS called for those things.
Good grief, you guys have done infected Drew with this officiating conspiracy. 🤦🤦🤦
 

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