NancyL Posted October 23, 2016 Share Posted October 23, 2016 This is W-A-Y more fun than the current U.S. Presidential contest. The best I can muster to satisfy the political junkie in our household is to climb out of bed at 8 am and look interested while I sip caffiene and watch yet another U.S. Presidential campaign event. Sorry-to-say, I'm married to a guy who gets up early just to see the latest developments in the U.S. Presidential race. But now something really remarkable has happened. The Cubbies are going to the World Series! Some of my best friends are Cubs fans from Chicago. And, guess what, I grew up in Cleveland and dear old Mom was an Indians fans. She used to round up the neighborhood kids and take 'em down to the old Indians stadium for the weekday afternoon games. I've got to admit that at the time, I wasn't really into it. My Dad's office building was two blocks from the Cleveland Indian's Stadium, so the deal was we'd stop by his office before and after the game to use the toilet as if we'd somehow get molested if we used the toilets at the stadium. She'd let my bother and his friends run rampant all over the stadium, while she'd keep score in the program and yell at the players like someone I didn't know. Meanwhile, I usually read a book, did homework and in general ignored the game. But somehow, even with all my preteen rebellion (side note, how many teenager rebel against their parents by doing homework and reading books?) I somehow obtained knowledge and even appreciation of baseball. One thing that dear old Mom taught me was that the fans had a responsibility, they had to be engaged and respond appropriately. Having done other activities that I would basically call "live events" like base balls players are doing, I can entirely see where she was coming from. Baseball players wouldn't want to play a game in a stadium filled with a bunch of hostile 12 year olds, with their noses burying in a book. They'd much rather be playing for their over-rip moms, shouting inappropriate coaching tips. At least my mom, knew who they were and why they were important. So after this nice tribute to my mom -- where can I go to watch the World Series Live here in Chiang Mai? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimmer Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 I have altered the topic title to reflect the question Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jobin Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 Try the television, Fox Sports most likely. Most pubs, who might show it, don't open early morning, nor have baseball fans as operators. The UK type pubs watch cricket, motorcars and the boring like. But, you may cuddle up to Graeme at the PUB, he will be open and might tune in, just for U. And by the way, it's not the cubbies any more: it's now the MIGHTY CUBS. AND MAY THEY PREVAIL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicog Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 I think the UN Irish Pub would be your best bet. Give them a call and ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingdongrb Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 Go Tribe !!!!!! While I'm more of a fan of 'The Big Red Machine' I probably attended more Indian games than Red's games as my grandfather was an avid Indians fan. BTW, you do know that those who attend the game and don't pay attention are usually the ones that end up getting driven away in an ambulance due to a foul ball or a accidentally discarded bat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 (edited) The CURSE is over! Wrigley FIELD ... the soul of baseball. Never forget you, Harry Caray. Edited October 24, 2016 by Jingthing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duvidl Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 MLB.TV on the internet. You can watch any WS game anytime you want to watch it. I subscribe to the whole season, but you can just get the WS for $9.99. http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/subscriptions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicog Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 I have to support the Indians, as it's the only MLB team I've seen on their own turf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyL Posted October 24, 2016 Author Share Posted October 24, 2016 2 hours ago, dingdongrb said: Go Tribe !!!!!! While I'm more of a fan of 'The Big Red Machine' I probably attended more Indian games than Red's games as my grandfather was an avid Indians fan. BTW, you do know that those who attend the game and don't pay attention are usually the ones that end up getting driven away in an ambulance due to a foul ball or a accidentally discarded bat. Naw, my Mom paid scrupulous attention to the game and would have dived for the foul ball or bat herself. I remember one time when I was sitting next to Mom behind home plate and looking around the nearly empty stadium during the game and saw my brother and his friends messing around in the upper bleachers in the outfield, way far away from where he'd told Mom they were going to get some pop (yeah, we called it pop, not soda). I pointed them out to Mom and she barely looked at them. Then I said, "but you told Mrs. Holmes you'd watch her sons" and Mom said "you seem to be doing a good job of it", without taking her eyes off the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uhhh ohhh Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 I'm not sure but isn't there a Major League Baseball online subscription for watching the games......and I assume the World Series.....for a reasonable price? My friend in Chicago told me ticket prices were $2,800 for standing in game 1?!? That sounded high but I told him to check out the prices in Cleveland. Either way, 2 clubs that don't get to the World Series too often. It should be a fun series to watch!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingdongrb Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 Yes Nancy, anyone from the Midwest calls a soda 'pop'. It's always been the way.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EL159 Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 Really hope The Cubs can finally win the World Series again. I m from UK but on my US holidays ( 20 years ago) I saw Major League Games at Jack Murphy ( San Diego Padres), Candlestick Park ( San Francisco Giants), Fenway Park ( Redsox) and Wrigley Field ( Cubs). The latter two are delighful places to watch sport, with the often hilarious wisecracks aimed at the fielding team from the "bleachers" adding to the fun! For those on here who love Baseball, Ken Burns documentary series on the history of Baseball which came out a few years ago is terrific! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewsterbudgen Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 It will be shown on Fox Sports (Truevisions channel 680). As a Dodgers fan I'm a little upset at missing out, but as a baseball fan I'll be delighted to see the Cubs win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rama Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 Fox Sports1 (in Asia also) is carrying it. SO anyone that has this on their channel package will have it. Thai 1 On on Moon Muang soi 9 has. Game starts at 7.08 am, but they open at 8.00 am. I did notice that the last game against the Dodgers which was friday morning here, they did not have as Fox Sports1 in Asia instead carried Thursday night NFL - but I picked it up at home on a Kodi feed for Fox Sports1 from the US. The World Series is purposely avoiding this Thursday night as a game night so there isn't a conflict this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardinalblue Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 Candlestick Park was the coldest and windiest stadium in all of baseball - terrible probably the worse... their new new stadium on the bay maybe 8 - 10 years old now is one of the best.... pulling for Cubs but Indians in 7... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jobin Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 Oops, trouble ahead. Now tuned in to this LIVE play-by-play feed from internet, no images, and learn Indians up 2 runs, early in game 1. If no telly at your house, look here for info https://www.theguardian.com/sport/live/2016/oct/25/world-series-2016-live-score-chicago-cubs-cleveland-indians-game-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyL Posted October 26, 2016 Author Share Posted October 26, 2016 Tuned into Truevisions channel 680 and while the guide at the bottom of the screen said it was the MLB game, instead there was some sort of soccer match on the screen. Huh? Glad I didn't make my way to a pub to try to watch this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewsterbudgen Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 Tuned into Truevisions channel 680 and while the guide at the bottom of the screen said it was the MLB game, instead there was some sort of soccer match on the screen. Huh? Glad I didn't make my way to a pub to try to watch this.You didn't miss much. It was a blow-out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anotheruser Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 Didn't miss much? It was a great game. The Indians pitcher became the first pitcher ever to throw 8 strike outs in the first three innings. The Cubs had the bases loaded with no outs and the pitcher handled it. Just because your team might not have won doesn't mean it wasn't a great game. I am supporting the Indians mainly because I always support the American League team. However any true fan of baseball could say it was a great game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sendbaht Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 Hi Nancy, did not read all through the post so this may have been answered this way. I have and use USTV now...it even has a recording option like TiVo..I enjoy college football and many games are on around 2am here so record them.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewsterbudgen Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 Didn't miss much? It was a great game. The Indians pitcher became the first pitcher ever to throw 8 strike outs in the first three innings. The Cubs had the bases loaded with no outs and the pitcher handled it. Just because your team might not have won doesn't mean it wasn't a great game. I am supporting the Indians mainly because I always support the American League team. However any true fan of baseball could say it was a great game. I preferred this morning's game. Great ptiching. Go Cubs. (On Fox Sports 2, channel 389). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anotheruser Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 I watch these games on delay in the afternoon so I will not be looking at this thread again. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impulse Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 http://edition.cnn.com/2016/11/01/sport/2016-world-series-game-6-chicago-cubs-cleveland-indians/index.html Go Cubbies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jobin Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 Here's the scoop Nan. Cubs and Indians tied at 3 games each. One more game, tomorrow morning (CM time). Only a nerd would miss it. Hope that's not you. Get your derrière up and out to the Pub, a short walk away from you, by 8am and see it all. Pub serves food, drink of all kinds at all hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyL Posted November 2, 2016 Author Share Posted November 2, 2016 Argh! 8 am! I'm still working on tomorrow's CEC e-newsletter. Big story on developments at CM Immigration. What Truevisions channel will show the game tomorrow morning? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jobin Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 Immigration comes round every 3 months. The CUBS come round once every 108 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewsterbudgen Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 Argh! 8 am! I'm still working on tomorrow's CEC e-newsletter. Big story on developments at CM Immigration. What Truevisions channel will show the game tomorrow morning?Fox Sports - either 680 or 689 on Truevisions.Sent from my SM-A500F using Thaivisa Connect mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyL Posted November 3, 2016 Author Share Posted November 3, 2016 I'm having fun here at home watching the Tribe try to pull this off. Probably too many Cubbie fans there at the Pub anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyL Posted November 3, 2016 Author Share Posted November 3, 2016 Argh! Ninth inning, 7th game, tied score and there's a <deleted>' rain delay! Since when did they start playing World Series Games in November anyway? It's midnight in Cleveland. What a time and place to be going into extra innings. Man, I'm so glad my ladies lunch today isn't a lunch but rather an afternoon tea. There's no way I'm going to have myself together in time for lunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewsterbudgen Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 Baseball - the greatest of all sports? On this evidence I'd say so.Sent from my SM-A500F using Thaivisa Connect mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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