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Boston Red Sox
fromOver the Monster
7 hours ago

Red Sox center fielder Ceddanne Rafaela is quietly turning himself into one of the best players in baseball

Ceddanne Rafaela’s 2026 improvement is increased pitch selectivity, avoiding chase pitches outside the zone and using better counts to reach higher offensive potential.
Chicago Cubs
fromBleacher Nation
2 days ago

A Very Promising Trend Is Emerging for Pete Crow-Armstrong - Bleacher Nation

Pete Crow-Armstrong’s early-season struggles improved after April 14 through reduced out-of-zone swinging, higher walk rate, and better overall performance.
Chicago Cubs
fromBleacher Nation
1 month ago

Shota Imanaga Got the Phillies a Very Different Way This Time Around - Bleacher Nation

Multiple effective pitches are crucial for starting pitchers to adapt and succeed against hitters in a game.
LA Dodgers
fromDodgers Nation
2 months ago

Dodgers' Roki Sasaki Made Stunning Decision in Spring Debut

Roki Sasaki called his own pitches during Spring Training, focusing on fastballs early before mixing in a cutter and sinker, though manager Dave Roberts attributed his inconsistent performance to mechanical issues and overthrowing.
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