Mike Haim

Buffalo-based stat guy, focused on NFL, NHL & MLB. NFL stat crew chief; former Bills researcher. NHL off-ice official. Any opinions are solely mine.

[Mike Haim @mikehaim]

#Bisons fall to #CharlotteKnights 5-1; WP: Duncan Davitt (2-4); LP: Shane Bieber (1-1); Andy Weber (3 H, incl. 3-R HR in 2nd) & Ryan Galanie (solo HR in 6th) drive in 4 of 5 runs; Sean Keys (leadoff HR in 6th) goes deep for BUF. #MiLB #BlueJays #WhiteSox #MLB

[Mike Haim @mikehaim]

#BlueJays Shane Bieber, making 3rd rehab start w/#Bisons, faces minimum in 1st inning vs #CharlotteKnights, issuing a leadoff walk then getting a fly-out & a room-service DP. 8 pitches/4 strikes #MiLB #MLB #WhiteSox

[Mike Haim @mikehaim]

Bieber ends his day after one batter in the 6th, allowing a HR to #CharlotteKnights Ryan Galanie. #BlueJays / #Bisons RHP goes 5+ IP, 7 H, 5 R/ER, 4 BB, 2 K. 80 pitches/48 strikes. In 3 Triple-A rehab starts, Bieber went 12 2/3 IP, 18 H, 8 R/ER, 5 BB, 9 K #WhiteSox #MLB #MiLB

[Mike Haim @mikehaim]

In 3rd, #BlueJays / #Bisons Bieber escapes trouble thanks to another DP to erase a one-out walk (his 3rd of the game); he’s at 42 pitches/25 strikes (4 of 11 in the zone this frame); BUF still trails #CharlotteKnights 4-0, mid-3 #MLB #MiLB #WhiteSox

[Mike Haim @mikehaim]

#Bisons defeat #CharlotteKnights 9-5; WP: Yimi Garcia (1-0 on #BlueJays rehab), LP: Jordan Hicks (0-1 on #WhiteSox rehab); BUF gets 2-R HR from Sean Keys & 3-R HR from Jonatan Clase, who scored 3 runs. CWS rehab C Kyle Teel was 2-of-3 with 2 runs. #MiLB #MLB

[Mike Haim @mikehaim]

#WhiteSox LHP Noah Schultz works 1 2/3 innings in rehab start w/#CharlotteKnights, throwing 38 pitches (21 strikes). He allowed 2 runs on a 1st-inning HR to #Bisons Sean Keys, walked 3 and notches 4 Ks. CHA & BUF tied 2-2 through 2 frames. #MiLB #MLB #BlueJays

[Mike Haim @mikehaim]

#White Sox / #CharlotteKnights C Kyle Teel, on rehab, goes 2-of-3 with HR & 2 runs scored at #Bisons; he’s replaced defensively in bottom of 6th by Josh Breaux with Knights trailing BUF 6-5. #MiLB #MLB #BlueJays

[Mike Haim @mikehaim]

#BlueJays Yimi Garcia worked the 4th in rehab stint for #Bisons and struck out the side (all swinging Ks). 13 pitches/9 strikes in a highly effective appearance vs #CharlotteKnights (#WhiteSox) #MLB #MiLB

[Mike Haim @mikehaim]

#WhiteSox P Jordan Hicks also makes a rehab appearance in the 4th inning for #CharlotteKnights; he goes BB/K/BB/K before allowing 3-R HR to #Bisons Jonatan Clase. 13 of 26 pitches for strikes. BUF leads CHA 5-2 through 4 innings. #MLB #BlueJays #MiLB

[Mike Haim @mikehaim]

#BlueJays / #Bisons Lazaro Estrada, also in rehab start, lasts 2 2/3 innings vs #CharlotteKnights & allows 4 H & 2 R (on 2-R HR in 1st inning to #WhiteSox rehabber Kyle Teel). 0 BB with 2 Ks, 48 pitches/35 strikes. Clubs tied at 2-2, mid-3. #MiLB #MLB

[Mike Haim @mikehaim]

No matter what % of Canadians pay for #RogersSportsnet, removing #NHL (part of Canada's national identity) from the #CBC (taxpayer-funded & also part of Canada's national identity) seems downright stupid. Citing Olympic success (which doesn't conflict w/hockey) is more baffling

[Sportsnet PR @SportsnetPR]

A joint statement from Sportsnet and CBC:

[Libaan Osman @libaanstar1]

Soccer really got the craziest fans.

Bosnia and Herzegovina showed out 🔥🇧🇦

[Mike Haim @mikehaim]

... and the beverage selection in Atlanta. Again, no need for a home equity loan (that's only for the tickets, LOL)

[jwriddle @jwriddle_]

New concession price boards went up inside Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes Benz Stadium)

Arthur Blank said about committing to affordable prices during the World Cup: "They're going to find the same commitment to food and beverage values, which starts with low pricing, quality, etc."

[Mike Haim @mikehaim]

Meanwhile, in Atlanta...

[Mercedes-Benz Stadium @MBStadium]

The biggest stage in sports. The same commitment to our fans!

As the 🌎 prepares to come to Atlanta for World Cup, Mercedes-Benz Stadium remains committed to the fans who make every event special.

[Mike Haim @mikehaim]

World Cup concession prices in Toronto. Toto, we're not at the Masters anymore...

...oh, and apparently they have a stand on whether a hot dog is a sandwich

[Rob Longley @longleysunsport]

Hungry? Thirsty? Be prepared …

[Mike Haim @mikehaim]

Bieber: “I’ve been feeling great. It’s really about pitch shapes and execution. Today we executed well.”
“I’ve been recovering great. I’m happy with how everything feels. I’ll just get my arm care done and focus on tomorrow. Today was a big step in the right direction.” 3/3

[Mike Haim @mikehaim]

#BlueJays Shane Bieber, making his 2nd rehab start for #Bisons, sets down #SyrMets in T1 on 5 pitches (2 ground outs, 1 line out). Alejandro Kirk is BUF’s DH, batting 2nd, in what should be his final tune-up before his IL activation 2mrw #MLB #Mets #MiLB

[Mike Haim @mikehaim]

Bieber on 5th inning: “A 2-out walk, kicked myself a little bit for it, & an 0-2 base hit, trying to waste a heater up top and got way too much plate. Runners at 2nd & 3rd, it was a good time to throw heaters in. It was good all around. Got some good work out of the stretch.” 2/