Nice article from Spencer. One bit jumped out to me, “Ford asserted that the calls from the dugout almost always affirm what he’s initially planning to call.” Seems to me this implies the pitch selection is too predictable. I’ve always thought that a big advantage of calling pitches from the dugout is the ability to better implement a mixed strategy Nash equilibrium, since people are generally bad random number generators and it’s easier for someone in the dugout to implement a strategy that requires throwing a particular pitch say 16% of the time.

Hello! I'm going to the MCR concert in August and I haven't been to the park in ages. Are belt chains/boot chains allowed through security, or do they need to be removed? They're stainless steel decorations on my boots and the belt chain is the same. Neither would block the clear bag I plan to bring.

AAA Rochester (7-3 win over the Buffalo Bisons)

-Brady House (.297/.337/.816): 1-5 with a double, 2 RBI, and 1 K

-Cayden Wallace (.296/.348/.897): 0-4

-Abimelec Ortiz (.252/.355/.873): 2-3 with a pair of doubles, 1 run scored, 3 RBI, and 2 BB

-Joey Wiemer (.212/.288/.559): 1-3 with 1 run scored and 1 BB

-Christian Franklin (.250/.378/.743): 1-4 with 2 runs scored, 1 BB, and 2 Ks

-Andrew Pinckney (.290/.360/.810): 0-5 with 2 Ks

-Maxwell Romero Jr. (.249/.379/.887): 2-4 with 1 run scored, 2 RBI, and 1 K

-Andry Lara (5.90 ERA/82.1 IP/67:31 K:BB/1.43 WHIP): Lara was pulled after only 3.1 innings where he allowed 3 runs on 5 hits and 4 walks. He had 2 strikeouts and was pulled in the 4th where he walked the first two batters he faced.

Final line: 3.1 IP | 5 H | 3 R/ER | 4 BB | 2 K on 68 pitches (37 strikes)

-Erik Tolman (4.98 ERA/21.2 IP/31:16 K:BB/1.57 WHIP): Tolman tossed a 1-2-3 top of the 5th inning.

Final line: 1.0 IP | 0 H | 0 R/ER | 0 BB | 0 K on 11 pitches (6 strikes)

AA Harrisburg (1-4 loss to the Reading Fighting Phils)

-Devin Fitz-Gerald (.236/.329/.746): 2-3 with a double, 1 run scored, 1 BB, and 1 K

-Sam Petersen (.242/.375/.813): 0-4 with 1 K

-Caleb Lomavita (.243/.320/.811): 0-4 with 1 RBI and 1 K

-TJ White (.233/.349/.740): 0-3 with 1 K

-Sam Brown (.234/.350/.674): 0-4 with 2 Ks

-Thomas Schultz (4.01 ERA/42.2 IP/48:15 K:BB/1.13 WHIP): Schultz opened for the Senators and allowed a pair of runs in the top of the 2nd. He was charged with 2 runs (1 earned) on 2 hits (a double and a single) and he generated 1 swinging strikeout.

Final line: 2.0 IP | 2 H | 2 R | 1 ER | 0 BB | 1 K on 29 pitches (18 strikes)

A+ Wilmington (postponed)

A Fredericksburg (0-7 loss to the Fayetteville Woodpeckers)

-Gavin Fien (.243/.331/.753): 0-2 with 1 BB

-Luke Dickerson (.237/.393/.840): 0-2 with 2 Ks

-Coy James (.219/.337/.736): 0-2

-Dashyll Tejeda (.234/.366/.763): 0-2 with 2 Ks

-Rafael Ramirez Jr. (.272/.426/.841): 0-2

-Juan Cruz (.281/.333/.859): 1-1 with 1 BB

FCL Nationals (2-3 loss to the FCL Marlins)

-Cristhian Vaquero (rehab assignment) (.205/.276/.481): 0-3 with 3 Ks

-Marconi German (.252/.432/.928): 2-3 with 1 run scored and 1 RBI

-Brayan Cortesia (.241/.382/.637): 0-2 with 1 run scored and 1 K

-Nauris De La Cruz (.263/.395/.748): 0-3 with 3 Ks

DSL Nationals (7-2 win over the DSL Tigers 1)

-Samil Serrano (.277/.384/.884): 2-3 with a solo homer, a double, 2 runs scored, 3 RBI, 1 BB, 1 SB, and 1 K

-Juan Duran (.370/.464/1.007): 1-4 with a 2-run homer, 1 run scored, 2 RBI, and 2 Ks

-Angel Ramirez (.206/.357/.754): 0-3 with 1 BB and 1 K

Let me know if there are any Nats prospects I missed tonight and should include in future prospect roundups!

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Twenty years ago today, July 21, 2006, the team's new owners introduced the Racing Presidents in the 4th inning at RFK stadium.

https://blog.letteddywin.com/presidents-race-facts/

Trigger warning: not actually about baseball.

By this point in the season, I’m usually ready to shoot myself every time an ad comes on between innings because I’ve seen them all 1,000 times. But I can’t look away from that one. Walken is a genius, and his delivery of that line, as he slides the bottle of beer, is Oscar-worthy.

But also: what is a going on in that ad? Walken isn’t in the first shot, but then, in the second shot, suddenly appears in the seat next to the guy with the phone. Is Walken a ghost? A figment of phone guy’s imagination? But then why does phone guy’s friend also seem to see Walken up in the “balcony” in the next scene?

Ok, Woody’s up. Gotta get back to the game.

Nationals (51-51) @ Rockies (41-62)

First Pitch: 3:10 PM at Coors Field

i’m sure you guys are familiar with the stadium so if you have any insight it would be so appreciated 🤍

Hey everyone, Reds fan coming in peace with my fam this Friday night. First off--I read the FAQ posted and I've also explored a few similar topics already posted in the sub.

Are there any "can't miss" spots in and outside the ballpark? Coming from GABP, we've got a few elements that I would easily tell a first-time to check-out, so wanting to see if there is anything I make sure to include.

Same as above, but for food. Everyone has their favorites--which ones are can't miss? I'm thinking about making the Chili Bowl Half Smoke my focus on Friday night, but would love additional ideas.

My family & I have tickets in RF on Friday night and I've got Corbin Carroll (sorry) & James Wood on my fantasy team--so I'm pretty pumped.

Hoping for a Nats win and maybe solid games from James Wood & Luis García especially! :-)

Nationals (51-50) @ Rockies (40-62)

First Pitch: 8:40 PM at Coors Field

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What's up with the broadcast tonight? The cneterifeld camera in Coors is bouncing like a beach ball.

I’m attempting to buy the pictured hat for my husband for his 40th birthday. It appears to be discontinued and we only recently moved to DC. I would be happy to pay the new price for a hat in good condition. Please message me if you’re interested! Thank you!

If you can’t get up for summer nights like this, you’re just not good enough of a fan, inside your heart. Young, known for his glove, walks in and smacks a dinger, and then Cosgrove came in and was the closer of our dreams. With a dominant offense and a closer that closes, we finally got the best of both worlds.

Anyone been to one of the new Nats+ member events? We just bought 1/4 season PNC tickets and will down there early to eat. We weren’t sure what to expect other than maybe meeting my rep.

Hi! I’m going to the Noah Kahan concert at nationals park tonight and am wondering if I can wear my neck cooling ice pack thing I got off the TikTok shop. Does anyone know?