The Dodgers Went From Worst to First in MLB An Important Category
The Los Angeles Dodgers had all nine batters avoid striking out during a game for the first time since 2006, marking significant improvement in their hitting performance. [ more ]
MLB teams spiraling toward historic awfulness that could stretch beyond 2024
The 2024 MLB season has the potential for multiple teams to join the ranks of historically bad performers, challenging existing records of futility. [ more ]
The 2024 Chicago White Sox Are A Historically Bad Baseball Club
The Chicago White Sox have experienced a significant decline from their successful 2021 season, ranking poorly in offense and pitching in 2024. [ more ]
SF Giants call up Heliot Ramos for offensive spark, place Jorge Soler on injured list
Heliot Ramos makes season debut as Giants' DH, Soler on IL. Stats of Ramos & Soler shared. Giants sent Hicks with 1.89 ERA to match career start. [ more ]
Hope is not a strategy, but it's the only option the Giants have right now
Amid challenges, there's a call for patience with the Giants' progress and an acknowledgment that tough competition may lead to below-average results initially. [ more ]
Adrian Houser and the quest to reduce loud contact
Adrian Houser's xFIP remained consistent in 2021 and 2023, but his performance varied significantly due to changes in pitch selection and effectiveness.
Houser's shift in pitch usage resulted in a drop in ground ball percentage, sinker effectiveness, and a rise in strikeout rate but also led to more hard-hit balls from opponents. [ more ]