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Adam Copeland

@exiledclevelndr.bsky.social
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Clevelander in exile, but still spending too much of my time rooting for the Guardians, Browns, & Cavs. Buckeye football honk. Space dork. Pickleball addict.

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Adam Copeland @exiledclevelndr.bsky.social · 2h
The third episode of #Survivor51 was the best pre-merge episode in probably 10 seasons, so Jeff and the producers had to immediately ruin things by going to 3 tribes, immediately sapping the season of all its unpredictability and intrigue.
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Adam Copeland @exiledclevelndr.bsky.social · 2h
I thought the first three #Survivor51 episodes were some of the best early season episodes the show has delivered in a very long time because it abandoned the stale 3 tribe format of recent years. So what do the producers do? Revert right back to that stale format for episode 4.
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Adam Copeland @exiledclevelndr.bsky.social · 3h
Jake Bauers was the centerpiece of the deal where CLE (stupidly) traded away Yandy Diaz to Tampa. Diaz is now battling the #Guardians in the ALCS. Bauers was abysmal in CLE & generally bad until this season (posted 36th best NL WAR) and his go ahead HR has Brewers on precipice of the World Series.
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Adam Copeland @exiledclevelndr.bsky.social · 14h
Hopefully this doesn’t adversely impact the #Guardians crowd tomorrow.
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Adam Copeland @exiledclevelndr.bsky.social · 16h
I do think #Guardians coaching staff dropped the ball in not sending Willis out for a mound visit in the 4th after the error. That inning had already gone off the rails and I think a visit would’ve been good for Messick. Instead, Hicks served a first pitch slider into right for a 2 RBI single.
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Adam Copeland @exiledclevelndr.bsky.social · 16h
Think the turf played a big role in the 4th too. The high chopper to Rocchio before the error is probably an out on grass, and on the JRam error, the ball hits the lip of the turf. I think on grass, Josey charges that ball, but he didn’t do that knowing how much faster it would play on the turf.
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Adam Copeland @exiledclevelndr.bsky.social · 16h
This non-challenge by Hedges ended up being the beginning of a disastrous 4th inning for #Guardians. Watching the pitch back though, I see now why he didn’t challenge - the pitch was supposed to be down and in & Messick missed on the other side of the plate. Just happened to still catch the zone.
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Adam Copeland @exiledclevelndr.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
Agreed completely. If you told me before Game 1, #Guardians would head back to Cleveland tied 1-1, I would’ve happily taken it, but the way Guards lost this one definitely puts a damper on things.
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Adam Copeland @exiledclevelndr.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
After an exhilarating Game 1 win, #Guardians follow with a very disappointing Game 2 loss. Guards scored the only earned run in the game, but a costly miscue by Jose in the 4th led to 3 unearned runs and the Rays made that hold up. ALCS now heads to Cleveland for the next 3 games tied at 1-1.
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Adam Copeland @exiledclevelndr.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
Very nice 1-2-3 8th inning from Cecconi, who hasn’t pitched in several weeks. #Guardians will need some 9th inning magic trailing 3-1 with Bailey-Rocchio-Kwan due up.
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Adam Copeland @exiledclevelndr.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
Disappointing for sure. We’ll see what happens, but that Adell AB felt like the game. (Kind of like the Lowe AB did last night.)
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Adam Copeland @exiledclevelndr.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
In his defense, Seymour has actually been better against righties than lefties due to the change up that got Adell.
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Adam Copeland @exiledclevelndr.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
DeLauter gets #Guardians on the board with a 2 out double against a lefty (he’s been great this postseason), then lefty killer Adell had a chance to tie it with 2nd & 3rd, 2 out, but he K’s. Huge missed chance. 3-1 Rays heading to the bottom of the 7th.
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Adam Copeland @exiledclevelndr.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
Yes. He’ll leadoff the 7th.
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Adam Copeland @exiledclevelndr.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
As Hammy just said, “You can tell Cleveland doesn’t play a lot of games on turf.” #Guardians infielders have had several misplays now, including Rocchio failing to field that DeLuca grounder to start the 6th, resulting in an infield single.
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Adam Copeland @exiledclevelndr.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
Peralta works 6 shutout innings, holding #Guardians to 4 hits. Guards dug themselves a 3 run hole and will have 9 outs to climb out of it.
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Adam Copeland @exiledclevelndr.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
Agreed. Add it to the list of mistakes the Guardians made that inning.
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Adam Copeland @exiledclevelndr.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
Messick has 81 pitches through 5. Rays have 6 hits, but #Guardians trail 3-0 due to defensive miscues Messick deserves to have a shutout. We’ll see if Vogt goes to the pen for the 6th.
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Adam Copeland @exiledclevelndr.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
Kenny Lofton getting bounced off the Hall of Fame ballot in one year was one of the most egregious acts of all time by Baseball Hall voters.
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Adam Copeland @exiledclevelndr.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
Peralta works out of a 2 on, 2 out jam getting Adell to line out to center, and #Guardians miss a chance in the 5th to cut into the Rays lead that Guards gifted them in the 4th.
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Adam Copeland @exiledclevelndr.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
#Guardians miscues also put extra mileage on Messick, who was potentially poised to go 6 innings. Now at 71 pitches, he may be done after 5.
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Adam Copeland @exiledclevelndr.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
Yeah this is one Hedges has to challenge. Especially against Caminero. #Guardians made a lot of mistakes in that 4th inning.
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Adam Copeland @exiledclevelndr.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
#Guardians with an absolute mess of a 4th inning, allowing 3 unearned runs. The JRam error to allow the 1st run was most prominent issue, but Hedges would’ve had a K with a challenge on the 2-2 pitch and next hitter should’ve been doubled up. Rays took full advantage.
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Adam Copeland @exiledclevelndr.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
#Guardians are generally a good fastball hitting team, but they are struggling to square up Peralta’s fastball through the first three innings. Scoreless heading to the bottom of the 3rd.
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Adam Copeland @exiledclevelndr.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
Griffin is their 3rd best option right now given how he’s pitched in the playoffs so far and that he’s a lefty. But yeah, hard to be confident about him.
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Adam Copeland @exiledclevelndr.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
I’m obsessed with Silo. May need to read the books. Also, given some of the other shows on here, you may like Halt and Catch Fire. A phenomenal show that kind of got lost in the prestige TV shuffle.
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Adam Copeland @exiledclevelndr.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
I’m sure they thought about that, but I think Allen is worse than Slade at this point. And if this guy is in the game, it’s not a good situation anyway, so whether it’s a lefty or not probably doesn’t matter.
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Adam Copeland @exiledclevelndr.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
Yeah Guardians ABs were really good off Ras from the jump, Rays defense was excellent and probably saved at least 2 runs early in the game. I think this is going to be a very hard fought, close series. These two teams are very similar. One edge Guards may have is their lefties.
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Adam Copeland @exiledclevelndr.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
If not Slade though, who else are you adding Yoho? Slade made the most sense because like you said, he can give you length. Though yeah… if he’s in the game it’s not a good sign
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Adam Copeland @exiledclevelndr.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
Rays have been so bad against lefties this year that I agree you have to throw as many as possible at them.
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Adam Copeland @exiledclevelndr.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
Yeah, I’d be very tempted to use the Espino/Cantillo stack for Game 4. Hopefully Joey isn’t needed for Games 2 & 3. Then Griffin, Messick, Williams on normal rest for Games 5-7.
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Adam Copeland @exiledclevelndr.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
I think Guardians probably should be considered slight favorites at this point in the series, but Rays should not be counted out. They’ll likely fare better against Williams than CWS in Game 3 did because TB is so good against righties, then who is starting for CLE in Game 4? Bibee?
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Adam Copeland @exiledclevelndr.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
Jose isn’t just extremely talented, he’s always looking for ways to give the #Guardians extra little edges in everything he does. That’s why he’s one of the most intelligent base runners in MLB.
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Adam Copeland @exiledclevelndr.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
I somehow keep forgetting the #Browns own the Rams first rounder.
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Adam Copeland @exiledclevelndr.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
Working the count against Griffin isn’t the right play. He’s a strike thrower - only had 45 walks all regular season. They were swinging at the first pitch because they knew it would be over the plate.
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Adam Copeland @exiledclevelndr.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
Griffin, Lowe, Adell, and Bailey all made significant contributions to help fuel this #Guardians ALCS Game 1 win. None of those guys were on the roster when this season began. Lots of credit goes to the Guardians front office for making impactful moves to significantly improve this team.
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Adam Copeland @exiledclevelndr.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
On paper, the Rays had a big advantage with the pitching matchup and Guardians were coming off an exhausting 5 game series with an overused bullpen and only 1 day off. I stand by my stealing evaluation, though I agree that Guards definitely outplayed the Rays.
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Adam Copeland @exiledclevelndr.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
Baseball needs a substantial salary floor more than it needs a salary cap (though I’d generally be OK with a cap if it didn’t take a work stoppage to do it… which it would, and even then it still probably doesn’t happen).
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Adam Copeland @exiledclevelndr.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
Well it wasn’t looking promising early as #Guardians quickly trailed 2-0 after 1 in a game where they were at a definite pitching disadvantage. But Guards rallied to outscore the Rays 7-1 the rest of the way, as they come into Tampa to steal Game 1 of the ALCS.
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Adam Copeland @exiledclevelndr.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
DeLauter has been nails tonight. Have to remind myself that he’s just a rookie.
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Adam Copeland @exiledclevelndr.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
Josey positively impacting the game in all sorts of ways right now for the #Guardians.
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Adam Copeland @exiledclevelndr.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
Adell with the 2 out, 2 strike double! #Guardians have struck for 3 in the 9th and now have a 7-3 lead! No longer a save situation, but after a very long wait, Cade Smith will come on to try to close this out anyway.
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Adam Copeland @exiledclevelndr.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
Rays making a pitching change here as #Guardians have 1st & 2nd, 2 out in the 9th. Not going to lie, getting a little concerned about how long Cade Smith has waited to come into this game after starting his warmup in the 8th and now waiting through this very long top of the 9th.
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Adam Copeland @exiledclevelndr.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
Jose delivers again! A 2 out, 3-2, soft liner to right scores Martinez (who finally got his first hit of the playoffs then advanced to 2nd on a balk) giving the #Guardians a massive insurance run and a 5-3 lead.
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Adam Copeland @exiledclevelndr.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
Rocchio having a very tough playoffs. Bad AB there with a runner on 2nd as he just K’d on a shoulder high fastball that was also outside. #Guardians could sure use that insurance run at 2nd.
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Adam Copeland @exiledclevelndr.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
Well Sabrowski gave up a run but got through the 8th with the #Guardians still ahead. Can the offense give Cade Smith some wiggle room for the 9th?
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Adam Copeland @exiledclevelndr.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
Mullins came into the game for pinch running and defense and just took Sabrowski deep in the 8th and #Guardians lead is quickly down to 4-3.
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Adam Copeland @exiledclevelndr.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
Lowe hit 3 really hard balls against the righty Rasmussen but only had 1 hit to show for it. Vogt let him hit against a lefty in a huge spot in the 8th (a decision I agreed with as opposed to pinch hitting Fry) and the #Guardians first baseman delivered them a 2 run lead.
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Adam Copeland @exiledclevelndr.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
Lowe delivers! His 0-2 line drive to center scores 2 as the #Guardians take a 4-2 lead in the 8th.
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Adam Copeland @exiledclevelndr.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
2nd & 3rd, no out and now 1 out after Adell’s hard hit grounder couldn’t score a run. Cash going to a lefty to pitch to Lowe. #Guardians have to figure out a way to cash this chance in.
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