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Broadcasters suggest SF Giants pitcher tipped pitches vs. Rockies

Pitcher Keaton Winn potentially tipping pitches resulting in a disastrous inning for the Giants. [ more ]

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Kyle Harrison shoves in Coors Field to lead Giants past Rockies

Kyle Harrison excelled with a seven shutout-inning performance in Coors Field, supported by LaMonte Wade Jr.'s offensive prowess. [ more ]

NBC Sports Bay Area & California

3 weeks ago

With Snell sidelined, Giants bullpen again struggles to fill gaps

Giants facing bullpen challenges due to injuries and lack of depth. [ more ]

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STLtoday.com

BenFred: Sunday was a gut-test game for the Cardinals. They failed. Miserably.

Some games can reveal the character and performance of a team, exemplifying more than just a win or a loss. [ more ]

WTOP News

3 weeks ago

Chicago

MLB-worst White Sox snap 7-game skid with their 4th win of the season, 9-4 over Rays - WTOP News

Maldonado's three-run homer helps White Sox break losing streak, showing improvement despite a rough start to the season. [ more ]

Pinstripe Alley

Today on Pinstripe Alley - 4/15/24

Even in a strong season, missed winnable games can be frustrating, emphasizing the importance of tightening team performance for success. [ more ]

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Faithandfearinflushing

16 hours ago

Helping Out the Mets

Reminder to keep pushing after early lead in baseball for long-term success. [ more ]

Newsday

Mets' Nimmo base-stealing philosophy has a wrinkle this season

Brandon Nimmo's position change to left field may lead to more opportunities for base-stealing due to reduced leg workload. [ more ]

Mets360

Wednesday catch-all thread (4/10/24)

Advocacy for multiple bullpen pitchers capable of multiple innings

Identifying potential pitchers suitable for multi-inning roles [ more ]

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Miami Herald

Marlins will task Chisholm, Brujan to step in for Arraez in the lineup, on the field

Miami Marlins have a history of constant change, transitioning between players and positions for a competitive roster. [ more ]

NESN.com

Red Sox Notes: Recurring Situations Troubling Boston's Offense

The Boston Red Sox struggle to produce clutch hits, leaving runners on base and missing key opportunities to spark their offense. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Bat speed, blasts, swing length: Where do Ohtani, Betts, Freeman rank in MLB's new measurables?

Utilizing the slowest hitter, Luis ArrÃ¡ez, with a 62.4 mph swing speed, can be more effective than the fastest hitter in certain game situations. [ more ]

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Pinstripe Alley

Ask Pinstripe Alley: Yankees mailbag questions request

Aaron Judge's recent performance has significantly contributed to the Yankees' success. [ more ]

Pinstripe Alley

4 days ago

New York Yankees @ Minnesota Twins: Clarke Schmidt vs. Joe Ryan

The New York Yankees aim for a sweep against the Minnesota Twins after a series of victories. [ more ]

Pinstripe Alley

Yankees At-Bat of the Week: Giancarlo Stanton (4/7)

Giancarlo Stanton's performance is crucial for the team's overall offensive success and his consistency is key for long-term impact.

Stanton's improvement in handling challenging pitches, like high heaters, is evident even in the early stages of the season. [ more ]

Pinstripe Alley

Today on Pinstripe Alley - 4/3/24

The Yankees suffered their first loss of the season, now 5-1.

Despite the loss, the team is encouraged to shake it off and focus on upcoming games. [ more ]

ESPN.com

Life without Gerrit Cole? For the Yankees, it begins with the bats

The New York Yankees face challenges at the beginning of the season with key players placed on the injured list, including star pitcher Gerrit Cole.

The Yankees are focusing on a win-now mission and are relying on a combination of solid pitching, bullpen performance, defense, and a strong lineup to succeed. [ more ]

Troy Record

Banged-up Yankees to get infielder Jon Berti from Marlins in 3-team trade sending Rortvedt to Rays

Jon Berti acquired by the Yankees for third base

Yankees dealing with injuries in their infield [ more ]

Dodger Blue

Dodgers News: Road Trip Hot Streak Displayed 'A Lot Of Good Baseball'

The Los Angeles Dodgers secured the top spot in the National League West after a successful road trip, showcasing strong offense and pitching. [ more ]

NBC Sports Bay Area & California

6 days ago

Hicks' strong start resumes in first taste of Giants-Dodgers rivalry

The Los Angeles Dodgers pose a significant challenge for pitchers, even experienced ones like Logan Webb. [ more ]

Dodger Blue

Dodgers News: Teoscar Hernandez Avoiding Mindset Of Trying To 'Do Too Much'

The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-4, with Teoscar Hernandez delivering a pivotal hit with the bases loaded. [ more ]

Dodger Blue

Dodgers News: James Outman Not Being Platooned Amid Struggles

Outman struggling with a .125 average in 2024 season.

Manager Roberts aims for Outman to improve offensively and remain an everyday center fielder. [ more ]

Dodger Blue

Recap: Dodgers Lose Rubber Match To Cubs In Rain Delayed Game

Dodgers faced multiple errors leading to runs in a challenging game.

Pitcher Yarbrough's performance was crucial in minimizing damage and preserving the bullpen. [ more ]

Dodger Blue

Dodgers Vs. Cubs Game Preview: Yoshinobu Yamamoto Makes First Road Start

Yoshinobu Yamamoto making his first road start of the MLB career.

Dodgers adjusting lineup for the left-hander pitcher. [ more ]

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SF Giants turn power back on to beat Rays with 5 home runs

Giants break homerless drought with a power-packed performance, securing an 11-2 win over the Rays. [ more ]

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Ultra-efficient Kyle Harrison, pair of homers from Matt Chapman power SF Giants' first win of season

Kyle Harrison impressively limited Padres to 2 runs in 6 innings with high efficiency.

Harrison showcased great pitching control and strategy in his first start of the season. [ more ]

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Lindor's breakout day, Manaea fuel Mets to 3-1 victory over Reds, 1st series win of 2024 | amNewYork

The Mets secured their first series victory of the season against the Cincinnati Reds.

Francisco Lindor broke out of a slump and contributed significantly to the team's success with a strong performance. [ more ]

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Starling Marte to get 3-4 rest, DH days during Mets' busy opening stretch | amNewYork

The Mets plan to manage Starling Marte's workload carefully due to an intensive schedule.

Utilizing the designated hitter position allows the team to keep Marte's bat in the lineup while minimizing wear and tear. [ more ]

Mets360

The Mets' lineup rounds into shape

Batting order doesn't significantly impact run scoring.

Nimmo's inability to steal bases affects his value in the leadoff position. [ more ]

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Pinstripe Alley

Yankees At-Bat of the Week: Juan Soto (3/31)

Analyzing at-bats pitch-by-pitch reveals strategic decisions and player performance.

Understanding hitter-pitcher matchups and pitch sequences is crucial in baseball strategy. [ more ]

Pinstripe Alley

Trent Grisham is a nine-hole hitter-and that's a compliment

The leadoff batter for the Yankees in 2024 is uncertain due to injuries and player performance.

The decision on who will bat last in the lineup is often overlooked but can impact the team's overall strategy. [ more ]

Pinstripe Alley

Yankees Mailbag: Development struggles, hitting the red button, and more Snell talk

The Yankees have had a limited number of position player prospects with above-average production since 2000.

The team has been successful in trading away prospects for value rather than holding onto them. [ more ]

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Defector

3 days ago

Chicago Cubs

Absolute Skenes | Defector

Paul Skenes, a rookie pitcher for the Pirates, displayed impressive pitching skills, although his performance was not consistently dominant across his first two major league starts. [ more ]

NESN.com

Red Sox Expand Role Of Young Bat, Hope For Big League Return

The Red Sox are focusing on developing Enmanuel Valdez's versatility to increase his chances of returning to the team. [ more ]

NESN.com

Alex Cora Sends Message To Red Sox About Trevor Story's Injury

Replacing Trevor Story's contributions is a challenge for the Red Sox.

Boston Red Sox must adapt and move forward despite Story's injury.

Team plans to utilize platooning and infield depth during Story's absence. [ more ]

NESN.com

Red Sox's Rafael Devers Rewarded Early After Offseason Change

Devers made a significant change in lowering his hands for a more direct path to the ball.

The adjustment helped Devers hit a homer in his second at-bat during Opening Day, showcasing immediate results. [ more ]

NESN.com

What Latest Jordan Montgomery Update Says About Red Sox Pitching Belief

The Boston Red Sox are entering the season without an external addition to the starting rotation, focusing on internal improvements.

The Red Sox have put a strong emphasis on building a pitching development infrastructure to elevate the performance of their pitchers. [ more ]

NBC Sports Bay Area & California

Should Giants call up Mason Black to fill troublesome rotation hole?

The Giants lost 6-2 to the Red Sox despite a challenging pitching situation. [ more ]

McCovey Chronicles

3 weeks ago

Logan Webb avoids runs and avoids a Caining

Pitchers' duel showcased efficient and skillful performance early in the game. [ more ]

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Kyle Harrison strikes out eight, but offensive struggles plague Giants again

Kyle Harrison showcased an impressive fastball striking out batters but faced challenges as opponents adapted.

Despite some setbacks, Harrison displayed strong pitching skills with effective changeups and command. [ more ]

Dodgers Nation

4 weeks ago

Dodgers Going to Be 'Extra Patient' in Re-Evaluating Gavin Lux This Season

Manager Dave Roberts is giving Gavin Lux a longer leash to prove himself due to his previous knee injury.

Lux's struggles at the plate and decision-making are attributed to facing more secondary pitches compared to fastballs in spring training. [ more ]

Dodger Blue

Recap: Dodgers Rally From Early Deficit But Bullpen Struggles In Loss to Mets

The importance of starting strong in the first inning for pitchers is crucial for success. [ more ]

Dodgers Nation

Dodgers' Yoshinobu Yamamoto Tweaked Glove Position to Add Deception With Pitches

Yoshinobu Yamamoto made adjustments to his game, particularly with his glove positioning to enhance deception and comfort on the mound.

Changes in Yamamoto's glove positioning led to improved performance, allowing him to pitch effectively and strike out batters in recent outings. [ more ]

Dodger Blue

Dodgers News: Tyler Glasnow Finds 'Rhythm' When Facing Lineup Third Time Through

The Los Angeles Dodgers strategically provided extra rest to their starting rotation.

Tyler Glasnow excelled in a longer outing, showcasing his ability to pitch deep into games. [ more ]

Dodgers Nation

Stan Kasten Compares Dodgers' Big Three to Impressive Starting Trio From Atlanta Days

The Los Angeles Dodgers have an intimidating lineup with three MVP batters.

The Dodgers are on the verge of making history with three MVPs batting consecutively for over 10 games. [ more ]

Dodgers Nation

New Dodgers Prospect Explains Nuclear Engineering/Baseball Link

Studying Nuclear Engineering helped Andre Lipcius with the mental side of baseball.

Lipcius was acquired by the Los Angeles Dodgers from the Detroit Tigers. [ more ]

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Chicago White Sox

Phillies hope bats heat up in series opener vs. White Sox

Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson remains optimistic about the team's potential for high-scoring games. [ more ]

ABC7 Chicago

Chicago White Sox

White Sox pitcher Michael Kopech moved to bullpen

Kopech transitions to bullpen from starting rotation

Trade of Dylan Cease for relief pitcher and prospects [ more ]

Yahoo Sports

Chicago White Sox

Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal will make next start on backfields. Here's why

Pitcher Skubal to have simulated game on backfields

Manager Hinch strategically avoids showing Skubal to Mets in spring training [ more ]

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Whitey Herzog, Hall of Fame Cardinals Manager, Dies at 92

Whitey Herzog was a successful Hall of Fame manager known for his Whiteyball approach emphasizing speed, defense, and pitching. [ more ]

MLB Trade Rumors

3 months ago

Mariners Have Discussed Signing Matt Chapman

The Seattle Mariners are considering signing Matt Chapman as a free agent third baseman.

Chapman's potential signing could provide defensive improvement and create offensive depth for the Mariners. [ more ]

Pinstripe Alley

Yankees 2, Marlins 5: Third-inning slip-up sinks Stroman, shot at sweep

The Yankees had a strong start to the season with four series wins but missed completing a sweep against the Marlins.

Marcus Stroman, despite a decent performance, faced challenges against the Marlins, leading to the Yankees' loss. [ more ]

Pinstripe Alley

Yankees 9, Blue Jays 8: Bombers grind Gausman down

The Yankees offense showed renewed focus and discipline in their game against Kevin Gausman.

The Yankees took advantage of Gausman's decreased velocity and disciplined approach at the plate. [ more ]

Pinstripe Alley

Yankees tie Phillies 6-6, lose 11-6 to Tigers

Players may intentionally struggle in games to work on specific skills, like waiting to swing late on purpose

Spring training performances may not reflect true abilities as players experiment with different strategies [ more ]

Pinstripe Alley

Ask Pinstripe Alley: Yankees mailbag questions request

Yankees dealing with setbacks but avoiding major disasters

Pitching staff adjustments in Cole's absence [ more ]

Pinstripe Alley

Around the Empire: Yankees news - 2/21/24

Responsible athlete maintains physical strength for injury prevention

Hitting third is significant to Judge in the lineup [ more ]

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New York Post

Mets 'have to be more conscious of' obstruction rule after Joey Wendle play

Wendle faced obstruction call due to stricter enforcement by MLB, leading to a run for the Nationals.

Mets' middle infielders adjusting by refining tags and avoiding blocking baserunners by following running lanes marked in the dirt. [ more ]

New York Post

Mets still searching for Pete Alonso's protector in lineup

Alonso's subpar season correlated with poor performance from Mets' No. 5 hitters with a third-worst OPS.

Lineup protection is a debated concept, but players like Adam Ottavino believe in its impact on the game. [ more ]

Newsday

Brandon Nimmo makes delayed spring debut for Mets

Brandon Nimmo made his delayed debut in spring training, taking a patient approach to staying healthy.

The Mets plan for Nimmo to play leftfield and centerfield this season, practicing in both spots during spring training. [ more ]

Mets360

3 months ago