The Negro Leagues are in MLBTS 23! Yes!
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@BxnnyMxn__PSN said in The Negro Leagues are in MLBTS 23! Yes!:
I’d like to apologize for hijacking this topic and turning it into a Bo Jackson extravaganza. I can never stay on topic during everyday conversation either - it’s a real flaw of mine…one of the many. I appreciate the recommendation above by “EWalsh4” for the “Black Diamonds” podcast, and am about to check out an episode of it right now. I just think is such a brilliant idea to merge in the Negro Leagues with what has to easily be the most played/enjoyed baseball video game franchise in existence because it’ll give a lot of these great ball players of the past brand new life and hopefully make these worthy players a whole new generation of fans, allowing them to never be forgotten, which would be a tragedy if it occurred. I cannot wait!
Never apologize for talking about Bo Jackson. It's a crime he isn't in the game.
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I'm looking forward to playing this mode and learning about this era of baseball and who these guys were. As a long time baseball fan, I don't know much about it. Probably because it's not talked about much.
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@thinkbluedgr_PSN said in The Negro Leagues are in MLBTS 23! Yes!:
I'm looking forward to playing this mode and learning about this era of baseball and who these guys were. As a long time baseball fan, I don't know much about it. Probably because it's not talked about much.
They may not be talked about much but we do have the internet. Those stories are readily available for people who wanna learn about them.
I remember when i first discovered the wonder of Wikipedia, i would Google random baseball players and just end up going down the rabbit hole for hours at a time.
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@thinkbluedgr_PSN said in The Negro Leagues are in MLBTS 23! Yes!:
I'm looking forward to playing this mode and learning about this era of baseball and who these guys were. As a long time baseball fan, I don't know much about it. Probably because it's not talked about much.
A long time baseball fan 🧢 and don’t know about these men??
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@thinkbluedgr_PSN said in The Negro Leagues are in MLBTS 23! Yes!:
I'm looking forward to playing this mode and learning about this era of baseball and who these guys were. As a long time baseball fan, I don't know much about it. Probably because it's not talked about much.
I agree with you, friend. To each, their own. I am more akin to the fella who posted just before mine, I enjoy hours of reading and deep delving (however I’m still stuck in the past and prefer the library to online), but others learn better from listening (audiobooks, lectures), some from seeing (videos, slideshows), and then some prefer the interactive approach, or hands on/ practical application - like those involved in re-enactments and I think what SDS has chosen to do here with this incredible bit of history falls into the same category…allowing an interactive way for people to learn while enjoying an awesome gaming experience!
I think this is a win all the way around…well almost - there will always be those like myself who can have the greatest assemblage of (virtual) talent and STILL find all sorts of new and unique ways to lose!
Speaking of that, does anyone know if there’s a way to make your player run faster when trying to beat out a throw to first? The last baseball game I played was Triple Play Baseball ‘97, and I’m pretty sure you could smash the ‘X’ button repeatedly to get yourself to first quicker. Not too unlike how you’re expected to do in this game when called upon to do reps of barbell squats in order to gain a few points towards attributes…speaking of which, my forearms are still aching from doing that two days ago and only got four stinking reps!
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@Blind_Bleeder said in The Negro Leagues are in MLBTS 23! Yes!:
@BxnnyMxn__PSN said in The Negro Leagues are in MLBTS 23! Yes!:
I’d like to apologize for hijacking this topic and turning it into a Bo Jackson extravaganza. I can never stay on topic during everyday conversation either - it’s a real flaw of mine…one of the many. I appreciate the recommendation above by “EWalsh4” for the “Black Diamonds” podcast, and am about to check out an episode of it right now. I just think is such a brilliant idea to merge in the Negro Leagues with what has to easily be the most played/enjoyed baseball video game franchise in existence because it’ll give a lot of these great ball players of the past brand new life and hopefully make these worthy players a whole new generation of fans, allowing them to never be forgotten, which would be a tragedy if it occurred. I cannot wait!
Never apologize for talking about Bo Jackson. It's a crime he isn't in the game.
I saw Bo hit a HR at Anaheim Stadium after he was hurt and playing for the White Sox. It was an absolute Bomb. Too bad we never got to see his full baseball potential.
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So is this just going to be a revamped version of the story type missions we had a few year back? Just a series of interconnected moments? I seem to recall one for The Cubs run and another where you played through Babes career, etc.
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@BxnnyMxn__PSN said in The Negro Leagues are in MLBTS 23! Yes!:
@thinkbluedgr_PSN said in The Negro Leagues are in MLBTS 23! Yes!:
...Not too unlike how you’re expected to do in this game when called upon to do reps of barbell squats in order to gain a few points towards attributes…speaking of which, my forearms are still aching from doing that two days ago and only got four stinking reps!
I figured out an easy way to do the barbell training. Take the controller and hold it between your knees with the paddles pointing up, and the analog sticks facing you. Then hit the L1 and R1 buttons with your fingertips. The reps are pretty effortless if you do it that way.
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@Spin_Doctor01_PSN said in The Negro Leagues are in MLBTS 23! Yes!:
@BxnnyMxn__PSN said in The Negro Leagues are in MLBTS 23! Yes!:
@thinkbluedgr_PSN said in The Negro Leagues are in MLBTS 23! Yes!:
...Not too unlike how you’re expected to do in this game when called upon to do reps of barbell squats in order to gain a few points towards attributes…speaking of which, my forearms are still aching from doing that two days ago and only got four stinking reps!
I figured out an easy way to do the barbell training. Take the controller and hold it between your knees with the paddles pointing up, and the analog sticks facing you. Then hit the L1 and R1 buttons with your fingertips. The reps are pretty effortless if you do it that way.
Oh goodness - this really works! How wonderful of you to share this - thank you! That would have never occurred to me…never. Many, MANY thanks to you - I was extremely pleased when I saw the results of this technique…you da man!
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@BxnnyMxn__PSN said in The Negro Leagues are in MLBTS 23! Yes!:
@Spin_Doctor01_PSN said in The Negro Leagues are in MLBTS 23! Yes!:
@BxnnyMxn__PSN said in The Negro Leagues are in MLBTS 23! Yes!:
@thinkbluedgr_PSN said in The Negro Leagues are in MLBTS 23! Yes!:
...Not too unlike how you’re expected to do in this game when called upon to do reps of barbell squats in order to gain a few points towards attributes…speaking of which, my forearms are still aching from doing that two days ago and only got four stinking reps!
I figured out an easy way to do the barbell training. Take the controller and hold it between your knees with the paddles pointing up, and the analog sticks facing you. Then hit the L1 and R1 buttons with your fingertips. The reps are pretty effortless if you do it that way.
Oh goodness - this really works! How wonderful of you to share this - thank you! That would have never occurred to me…never. Many, MANY thanks to you - I was extremely pleased when I saw the results of this technique…you da man!
Glad I could be of some help
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@Dolenz_PSN said in The Negro Leagues are in MLBTS 23! Yes!:
So is this just going to be a revamped version of the story type missions we had a few year back? Just a series of interconnected moments? I seem to recall one for The Cubs run and another where you played through Babes career, etc.
Yes lmao new mode my azzz
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@BxnnyMxn__PSN said in The Negro Leagues are in MLBTS 23! Yes!:
BTW, Apple + (or whatever the streaming service is called) has a TON of great baseball on there if you’re a subscriber. I mean a ton! You could watch baseball on there all day for years and not see it all…I’ve watched nothing but that on there since discovering that 6 months ago.
Thanks for sharing the info about Apple +. I am a subscriber and didn't realize they had a lot of the old "This Week in Baseball Episodes" on there. I remember as kid in the late 70's and early 80's loving that show and getting so excited on Saturday mornings in anticipation of watching it.
Obviously, this was pre-ESPN, or at least my parents didn't get it, and TWIB was the weekly wrap-up show of all things MLB. The theme song still gets me amped up for baseball!
I watched a few episodes yesterday and loved every minute of it.
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You’re very welcome my friend. They sure don’t make it easy to find, do they? Like yourself, I always made sure to watch this (and Bugs Bunny) as part of my Saturday morning routine. I’ve added so many of these baseball offerings to my “Up Next” lineup that now I’ve forgotten what other gems I discovered along the way, but I’m guessing you’ve discovered some of these for yourself already! Too much to list, ain’t it!? I re-watched Dwight Gooden’s no-no last night, as well as the Epic 1979 MLB All Star game…I bet I re-watched Dave Parker throw out Brian Downing at the plate 50 times!
You know, I’ve got Parker in RF on my DD squad and couldn’t even throw out “0 speed” Pujols at 2B…this is with me letting go in plenty of time to nail him. I suck THAT bad.
PS if you EVER should come across something that you’d like to share from an episode of TWIB, please let me know - I will gladly relish in the nostalgia with you.
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I just watched the recent Show trailer on the Kansas City Monarchs and man, I am even more excited about this mode. I really hope San Diego Studios keeps updating this mode with new players and storylines throughout the year. Keep up the good work San Diego Studios!
On a slightly different note, BxnnyMxn_, there's a really good series that ESPN produced called "The Bronx is Burning." It chronicles the 77 Yankees (Reggie, Billy, Thurman, George, etc...) and the tumultuous time that NYC was going through. It's based on a book by the same name. When I first ran across it I thought it would be a hamfisted attempt at showing the dysfunctionality of the Yankees and NYC, but it was actually well done. It did a nice job of pairing actors portraying real life people with actual tv clips from the time. All of the episodes are on YouTube for free.
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Yet another great trailer. This one talks about the Chicago American Giants. Love the history!
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@EWalsh4_MLBTS said in The Negro Leagues are in MLBTS 23! Yes!:
@BxnnyMxn__PSN said in The Negro Leagues are in MLBTS 23! Yes!:
Thanks for sharing the info about Apple +. I am a subscriber and didn't realize they had a lot of the old "This Week in Baseball Episodes" on there.
"How About That!"
Mel Allen was the soundtrack of my youth.
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Kansas City All Nations Trailer
Loving the history! I had no idea about this team.
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@BxnnyMxn__PSN said in The Negro Leagues are in MLBTS 23! Yes!:
…They are probably holding out big-name players for future editions. This did say Season 1, so there is still hope for more Greats down the road.
I’m kinda leaning that way too, and it makes the most sense in all honesty…especially when you consider that (I’m admittedly making an assumption here) chances are, your average baseball fan isn’t going to be acquainted with the better part of the players from back then…I mean everyone has heard of Mays, McCovey, Satchel, and Big Josh Gibson, but I’ve rarely heard mention of many others…myself included as an average fan that is ignorant when it comes to the Negro Leagues, except every old timer that I can remember discussing baseball with from my younger days (when these people were still alive), now these guys ALWAYS made sure to bring up the incredible talent that made up that league. I got the impression from the press release that, indeed, one of the major tenets behind this incredible upcoming edition is just that; to educate us all about some of these incredibly talented athletes. I personally cannot wait!
Hey, real quick, on the subject that you brought up about ‘stories’, I’ve just remembered another that I heard a while back on some show that I caught on tv that is relevant here. It was a show, possibly a documentary, where they had this very grizzled, ancient looking old retired sports journalist from way back in the day…picture the guys in cheap suits, cigarette smoke as thick as fog, and each man with a portable typewriter in their laps and you’ll begin to get the idea. This old timer was around to see the golden age of baseball (again my opinion) and he covered the Yankees back when greats like Gehrig, Ruth, and DiMaggio played. He said one day he was walking through a particular ball field (I picture from what he said like he might’ve been going through the concourse and hadn’t emerged into the seating yet), and his routine was to speak with the players during BP prior to the game to try and get some juicy bits of info, rumors, news, etc. He said all of the sudden, he heard the most tremendous(yet very familiar) sound that he had ever heard…he said it was unmistakably the familiar ‘CRACK’ of bat on ball, but he said the only swing that he ever heard that made a noise like this was from the Babe himself, but, he being someone who covered the Yankees, he knew that there was no way it was he because the event he came out to cover was a game between two teams from the Negro Leagues! The hairs on my neck stood up as he was telling this and you could just see it in the old man’s bright eyes - he was reliving this moment! He said the man at the other end of that bat, a mountain of a man over six feet and “well over 200lbs of solid muscle”, was none other than the incomparable Josh Gibson!
Isn’t that awesome?
So for me, My team name has been 'the Barnstormers' taken from when the negro league teams would take on the MLB teams in the 20's - 30's. Dizzy Dean's Cardinals matched up with Satchel Paige's team in 1938 i believe in Belleville IL and i got a chance to talk with someone who's father took her to that game when she was 12 years old! (she's well in her 80's now)It's actually one of the few times Satchels team actually lost. My CAP has been Josh Gibson for some time now. Got a chance to visit the negro leagues this past november, the inclusion of the negro leagues opens up a huge Vault of not just black players, but there was tons of dominican and carribean players who never got to see the major leagues. People cry for there favorite players to show up in the game and i get it. But when they get a chance to play with Oscar Charleston.......whom Buck Oneil said was the Greatest player he's ever seen.......i just hope they do his ratings correct. He was just as good as players like Willie Mays. I'm hoping that Josh Gibson gets a collection reward because he deserved people to have to put the work in to get him.
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PS as I was watching that game on Apple +, I noticed that there are also a bunch of episodes of “This Week in Baseball” with Mel Allen and Bo was on the very first episode I turned on..guess who else was? Jim Abbott! There’s someone who, had he arrived on the scene now instead of then, would probably be viewed (and rightfully so) as one of the most incredible and inspirational athletes of all time! To make it to the Majors and I believe the Olympic Team as a pitcher despite being born without a HAND! Just to make it is incredible but he also pitched a no-hitter and I know I remember seeing him get a couple of hits as well!
I'm in my 40's and Bo Jackson is one of the most explosive best athletes i've ever seen in my life. I never got to see him in person, but i hear stories about how crazy athletic he was!
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Really enjoying these storylines. I'm trying to take my time and not rush through them so I can savor each moment. Again SDS, thank you for including these moments along with the history lessons that accompany them.
I know I'll sound like the "old guy" here, but I sincerely hope some of the younger players play these moments and along the way gain a better appreciation of the Negro Leagues.
