Pinstripe Alley1 month agoNew York YankeesNew York Yankees vs. Tampa Bay Rays: Luis Gil vs Aaron CivaleBaseball is a long season, with a short memory needed to bounce back quickly from losses. [ more ]
McCovey Chronicles3 months agoSan Francisco GiantsProblematic pitches: Alex Cobb editionAlex Cobb's biggest concern is how well he can throw pitches after hip surgery this off-season. Cobb's sinker and split-finger had equal usage and earned a Run Value of 4, while his curveball had a -1 RV. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times4 months agoLA Dodgers'Everything they touch turns to gold.' How the Dodgers help pitchers change their fortunesDodgers' pitcher Alex Wood improved his strikeout rate after receiving a pitching analysis from the team's general manager. Wood shifted his pitching approach to focus on using his offspeed pitches to put batters away. [ more ]