10/8 - NLDS Game 2 - Cubs (Hendricks) vs. Giants (Samardzija) 7:00PM CST MLB Network

[Brian707]

I season record the Cubs so it recorded both MLB Network and FS1 for 4.5 hours on DirecTV

[Cubswin11]

Lineup guesses anyone?

Fowler CF

Bryant LF

Rizzo 1B

Zobrist 2B

Russell SS

Heyward RF

Javy 3B

Montero C

Hendricks P

[gobigred]

anyone watch the fs1 show on the team last night?

[CubInOK]

anyone watch the fs1 show on the team last night?

Even coverage of Alex Gonzalez and Steve Bartman, and it barely glanced over both.

[Thusly Boned]

Is there a way to watch this game live if I have no access to MLBN?

[Boris]

http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/subscriptions/index.jsp?&affiliateId=MINISB

[Thusly Boned]

I have MLB.tv, but the problem is that I have no "supported pay tv provider". I suppose that if it comes down to it, I could just use a vpn to trick MLB.tv into thinking I'm international.

 

I recall reading somewhere that regular MLB.tv premium will allow you to watch postseason games live, so long as they are being broadcast by MLB Network. We'll see, I guess.

[CubinNY]

Let's do it again

[David]

I love this game on paper. I hope it plays out like it should.

[Omar]

Don't be surprised to see Chris Coghlan in the line-up.

 

Giants v. Hendricks

Name                PA AB  H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO    BA   OBP   SLG   OPS SH SF IBB HBP GDP missG
Buster Posey         9  8  2  1  0  0   1  1  1  .250  .333  .375  .708  0  0   0   0         1
Denard Span          9  9  2  0  0  0   0  0  2  .222  .222  .222  .444  0  0   0   0         0
Brandon Belt         7  7  3  0  1  1   2  0  2  .429  .429 1.143 1.571  0  0   0   0         0
Ehire Adrianza       5  5  0  0  0  0   0  0  1  .000  .000  .000  .000  0  0   0   0         0
Angel Pagan          5  5  0  0  0  0   0  0  2  .000  .000  .000  .000  0  0   0   0         0
Brandon Crawford     4  4  1  1  0  0   1  0  1  .250  .250  .500  .750  0  0   0   0         0
Eduardo Nunez        3  3  0  0  0  0   0  0  0  .000  .000  .000  .000  0  0   0   0         0
Joe Panik            3  3  2  1  0  0   0  0  0  .667  .667 1.000 1.667  0  0   0   0         0
Hunter Pence         3  2  2  0  0  0   0  1  0 1.000 1.000 1.000 2.000  0  0   0   0         0
Kelby Tomlinson      3  2  1  1  0  0   1  1  1  .500  .667 1.000 1.667  0  0   0   0         0
Gregor Blanco        2  1  0  0  0  0   0  1  0  .000  .500  .000  .500  0  0   0   0         0
Madison Bumgarner    2  2  1  1  0  0   1  0  0  .500  .500 1.000 1.500  0  0   0   0         0
Matt Cain            2  2  0  0  0  0   0  0  1  .000  .000  .000  .000  0  0   0   0         0
Jake Peavy           2  2  0  0  0  0   0  0  2  .000  .000  .000  .000  0  0   0   0         0
Gordon Beckham       1  1  0  0  0  0   0  0  1  .000  .000  .000  .000  0  0   0   0         0
Total               60 56 14  5  1  1   6  4 14  .250  .300  .429  .729  0  0   0   0         1
Has not faced: Trevor Brown, Conor Gillaspie, Gorkys Hernandez, Jarrett Parker and Tony Sanchez & Has not faced pitchers: Ty Blach, Johnny Cueto, Santiago Casilla, Cory Gearrin, George Kontos, Derek Law, Javier Lopez, Matt Moore, Joe Nathan, Steven Okert, Josh Osich, Sergio Romo, Jeff Samardzija, Will Smith, Chris Stratton, Hunter Strickland and Albert Suarez

 

Cubs v. Samardzija

Name                 PA AB  H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO   BA  OBP   SLG   OPS SH SF IBB HBP GDP missG
Dexter Fowler        26 24  7  1  2  1   1  2  9 .292 .346  .625  .971  0  0   0   0         0
Jason Heyward        15 13  2  0  0  1   2  1  6 .154 .267  .385  .651  0  0   0   1         0
Miguel Montero       15 11  3  0  1  0   2  4  4 .273 .467  .455  .921  0  0   0   0         0
Chris Coghlan        11 11  4  1  0  2   5  0  3 .364 .364 1.000 1.364  0  0   0   0         0
Ben Zobrist           9  8  1  0  0  0   0  1  2 .125 .222  .125  .347  0  0   0   0         0
Kris Bryant           6  6  3  1  0  0   1  0  0 .500 .500  .667 1.167  0  0   0   0         0
Anthony Rizzo         5  4  1  0  0  1   1  1  0 .250 .400 1.000 1.400  0  0   0   0         0
Addison Russell       5  5  0  0  0  0   0  0  1 .000 .000  .000  .000  0  0   0   0         0
Tim Federowicz        3  3  1  1  0  0   0  0  1 .333 .333  .667 1.000  0  0   0   0         0
Munenori Kawasaki     3  3  2  1  0  0   0  0  0 .667 .667 1.000 1.667  0  0   0   0         0
David Ross            3  1  0  0  0  0   0  2  0 .000 .667  .000  .667  0  0   1   0         0
Jon Lester            2  2  0  0  0  0   0  0  1 .000 .000  .000  .000  0  0   0   0         0
Tommy La Stella       1  1  0  0  0  0   0  0  0 .000 .000  .000  .000  0  0   0   0         0
Mike Montgomery       1  1  0  0  0  0   0  0  1 .000 .000  .000  .000  0  0   0   0         0
Total               105 93 24  5  3  5  12 11 28 .258 .343  .538  .880  0  0   1   1         0
Has not faced: Albert Almora, Javier Baez, Jeimer Candelario, Willson Contreras, Jorge Soler and Matt Szczur & Has not faced pitchers: Jake Arrieta, Jake Buchanan, Trevor Cahill, Aroldis Chapman, Gerardo Concepcion, Carl Edwards, Justin Grimm, Jason Hammel, Kyle Hendricks, John Lackey, Spencer Patton, Felix Pena, Hector Rondon, Joe Smith, Giovanni Soto, Pedro Strop, Travis Wood and Rob Zastryzny

[UMFan83]

Still don't think we see Cogs in there. Javy can absolutely not leave the game for the rest of the playoffs. With everything he brings to the table he is like the 3rd or 4th most valuable position player on the team.

 

So sorry Georgie and Cogs

Edited October 8, 2016 by UMFan83

[Gilby]

Why are people moving Bryant to the outfield in a non Lester game? If Javy plays, that's where Zobrist belongs.

 

I'd also love to see Coghlan instead of Heyward, but that ain't happening.

Edited October 8, 2016 by Gilby

[Smack]

I have MLB.tv, but the problem is that I have no "supported pay tv provider". I suppose that if it comes down to it, I could just use a vpn to trick MLB.tv into thinking I'm international.

 

I recall reading somewhere that regular MLB.tv premium will allow you to watch postseason games live, so long as they are being broadcast by MLB Network. We'll see, I guess.

 

I've also got MLB.tv premium. I'll be traveling today and staying with a friend who is a cord cutter so no MLB Network. I really hope I can stream it with MLB.tv.

[Sammy Sofa]

I'd also love to see Coghlan instead of Heyward

 

Ew.

[Thrilho]

Why are people moving Bryant to the outfield in a non Lester game? If Javy plays, that's where Zobrist belongs.

 

I'd also love to see Coghlan instead of Heyward, but that ain't happening.

Agreed on all cononuts. Would be great to get Cogs bat in the lineup but can't see sitting Zo, Javy, or JHey sitting yet.

 

And I've reversed my position from earlier this year. Javy is too valuable at 2B and KB too good at third to keep Zo on the IF. You get a LF upgrade with KB but at least in Wrigley's small confines I think you want the IF strength more.

 

So...same defensive alignment with hopefully Willson getting the call. I wouldn't be broken up if it was Montero though.

[cubscausestress]

I have MLB.tv, but the problem is that I have no "supported pay tv provider". I suppose that if it comes down to it, I could just use a vpn to trick MLB.tv into thinking I'm international.

 

I recall reading somewhere that regular MLB.tv premium will allow you to watch postseason games live, so long as they are being broadcast by MLB Network. We'll see, I guess.

 

unlocator.com is your friend. if you are already an mlb.tv subscriber, all you have to do is enable that and use their DNS servers. Enjoy.

[Brian]

I thought the plan was to go this way with the catchers

Lester - Ross

Hendricks - Willy

Arrieta - MIggy

Lackey - Willy

[Sammy Sofa]

Why are people moving Bryant to the outfield in a non Lester game? If Javy plays, that's where Zobrist belongs.

 

I'd also love to see Coghlan instead of Heyward, but that ain't happening.

Agreed on all cononuts. Would be great to get Cogs bat in the lineup but can't see sitting Zo, Javy, or JHey sitting yet.

 

And I've reversed my position from earlier this year. Javy is too valuable at 2B and KB too good at third to keep Zo on the IF. You get a LF upgrade with KB but at least in Wrigley's small confines I think you want the IF strength more.

 

So...same defensive alignment with hopefully Willson getting the call. I wouldn't be broken up if it was Montero though.

 

If the Cubs were, say, the Giants and wondering where they'd get their offense from each series, OK, I could see really trying to get Coghlan in there. Or Contreras. But since this is a lineup of sexy bat-monsters, they have the luxury to go with someone like Heyward, who is at least all but a lock to give you baller defense (I don't trust the sorcerous deception of Coghlan's supposed late-career defensive renaissance for a second, and especially not if it means him or Zobrist ending up in RF), or someone like Montero, who frames with the deft touch of a Baroque master. Let the good bats do their thing, maximize your defense and pitching strengths and you still have Coghlan and Contreras to hopefully do damage off the bench if needed.

[Transmogrified Tiger]

I have MLB.tv, but the problem is that I have no "supported pay tv provider". I suppose that if it comes down to it, I could just use a vpn to trick MLB.tv into thinking I'm international.

 

I recall reading somewhere that regular MLB.tv premium will allow you to watch postseason games live, so long as they are being broadcast by MLB Network. We'll see, I guess.

 

I'm a little worried that this is what I'm going to have to do. I have MLB.tv and a cable login, but not one of the providers doing MLB Network streaming. I've had mixed success using a VPN to tell MLB.tv I'm somewhere else, thankfully the early game should be a good guinea pig to test on.

[cubscausestress]

I have MLB.tv, but the problem is that I have no "supported pay tv provider". I suppose that if it comes down to it, I could just use a vpn to trick MLB.tv into thinking I'm international.

 

I recall reading somewhere that regular MLB.tv premium will allow you to watch postseason games live, so long as they are being broadcast by MLB Network. We'll see, I guess.

 

I'm a little worried that this is what I'm going to have to do. I have MLB.tv and a cable login, but not one of the providers doing MLB Network streaming. I've had mixed success using a VPN to tell MLB.tv I'm somewhere else, thankfully the early game should be a good guinea pig to test on.

 

See my post above. unlocator.com

I've used it all season for Cubs games when they are in Cincy/Atlanta because of blackouts. I've also used it for the playoffs last year and this year so far. It's 5 bucks for the month and it works.

Edited October 8, 2016 by cubscausestress

[UMFan83]

I thought the plan was to go this way with the catchers

Lester - Ross

Hendricks - Willy

Arrieta - MIggy

Lackey - Willy

 

I've never seen Joe say that but it makes sense. That said, Miggy is 3-11 with 4 walks against Shark in his career so that might play into things

[Cubs Fan Dan]

So will standard blackout policies be in place for this game? I don't see why they would since it's not televised elsewhere.

[Gilby]

Why are people moving Bryant to the outfield in a non Lester game? If Javy plays, that's where Zobrist belongs.

 

I'd also love to see Coghlan instead of Heyward, but that ain't happening.

Agreed on all cononuts. Would be great to get Cogs bat in the lineup but can't see sitting Zo, Javy, or JHey sitting yet.

 

And I've reversed my position from earlier this year. Javy is too valuable at 2B and KB too good at third to keep Zo on the IF. You get a LF upgrade with KB but at least in Wrigley's small confines I think you want the IF strength more.

 

So...same defensive alignment with hopefully Willson getting the call. I wouldn't be broken up if it was Montero though.

 

If the Cubs were, say, the Giants and wondering where they'd get their offense from each series, OK, I could see really trying to get Coghlan in there. Or Contreras. But since this is a lineup of sexy bat-monsters, they have the luxury to go with someone like Heyward, who is at least all but a lock to give you baller defense (I don't trust the sorcerous deception of Coghlan's supposed late-career defensive renaissance for a second, and especially not if it means him or Zobrist ending up in RF), or someone like Montero, who frames with the deft touch of a Baroque master. Let the good bats do their thing, maximize your defense and pitching strengths and you still have Coghlan and Contreras to hopefully do damage off the bench if needed.

 

Coghlan's working on like 940 straight innings of plus LF defense. He'll take a weird route every now and then, but even with the eye test, he's looked very good to me the last few years. I thought everyone realized this was more of a fun NSB meme than reality at this point. Coghlan in LF with Zobrist in RF isn't a bad alignment, though like I said, I don't think it will actually happen.

[Transmogrified Tiger]

I have MLB.tv, but the problem is that I have no "supported pay tv provider". I suppose that if it comes down to it, I could just use a vpn to trick MLB.tv into thinking I'm international.

 

I recall reading somewhere that regular MLB.tv premium will allow you to watch postseason games live, so long as they are being broadcast by MLB Network. We'll see, I guess.

 

I'm a little worried that this is what I'm going to have to do. I have MLB.tv and a cable login, but not one of the providers doing MLB Network streaming. I've had mixed success using a VPN to tell MLB.tv I'm somewhere else, thankfully the early game should be a good guinea pig to test on.

 

See my post above. unlocator.com

I've used it all season for Cubs games when they are in Cincy/Atlanta because of blackouts. I've also used it for the playoffs last year and this year so far. It's 5 bucks for the month and it works.

 

Yeah I have a Private Internet Access subscription, for some reason I can't get the config quite right to deal with MLB.tv consistently. Hasn't been a problem thus far since I live in Mariner country, but I'll be tinkering this afternoon to be sure.

[Sammy Sofa]

Coghlan in LF with Zobrist in RF

 

I feel like I should be dramatically waking up in a cold sweat after reading this.