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Better October build? Biggest concern? What we learned from Dodgers' series sweep of Braves

The Dodgers swept the Braves in a three-game series showcasing their offensive power and pitching strength. [ more ]

Cleveland Baseball Insider

4 days ago

Major League Baseball

Guardians Showing Enormous Improvement In Power Department

Cleveland Guardians have historically struggled with power hitting but have shown significant improvement by relying on player development. [ more ]

Mets360

Tyrone Taylor and the quest for more playing time

Tyrone Taylor's performance with the Brewers in the 2024 season has been a pleasant surprise, showcasing his power and ability to perform well against right-handed pitchers. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

3 weeks ago

How better plate discipline has helped Shohei Ohtani become more dangerous for the Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani demonstrates remarkable discipline and power in hitting the hardest home run of his career. [ more ]

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Atlanta Braves

Braves News: Weekend sweep, 50th anniversary of Hank Aaron's 715th and more

The Braves won an impressive victory over the Diamondbacks through traditional methods and power hitting.

Despite key players not performing at their best, the Braves have managed to win games, showcasing the strength of their supporting cast. [ more ]

Dodger Blue

Recap: Bobby Miller, Mookie Betts & Teoscar Hernandez Overwhelm Cardinals In Dodgers' Win

Miller excelled with 11 strikeouts through six scoreless innings, showcasing significant improvement in performance.

Hernández and Betts contributed powerfully with multiple home runs, boosting the Dodgers to a 6-3 victory over the Cardinals. [ more ]

Dodger Blue

Dodgers News: Mookie Betts Incorporating Stolen Bases Back Into His Game

Mookie Betts improved in power hitting and base stealing since joining the Dodgers in 2020. [ more ]

Dodgers Nation

3 weeks ago

Does Dodgers' Middle of the Lineup Lack Necessary Power?

The Dodgers' heart of the lineup lacks power and consistency even though Freeman, Smith, and Muncy are feared hitters. [ more ]

Dodger Blue

Dodgers Highlights: Tyler Glasnow's Strikeouts, James Outman & Will Smith Home Runs Against Twins

Tyler Glasnow shines with 14 strikeouts in 7 innings

Dodgers secure a series win against the Twins with power hitting. [ more ]

Dodger Blue

Teoscar Hernandez: 'It Feels Geat' To Contribute For Dodgers With 2 Home Runs

Teoscar Hernández is viewed as a potential impact addition to the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Hernández had a breakout game with 2 home runs and 4 RBI, showcasing his power potential. [ more ]

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San Francisco Giants

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 ]

NBC Sports Bay Area & California

San Francisco Giants

How Soler addition solves several glaring Giants problems

The San Francisco Giants struggled in the second half of the 2023 MLB season and lacked power in their lineup.

The Giants are addressing their power deficiency by signing Jorge Soler, who will become their most feared hitter. [ more ]

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San Francisco Giants

Community Prospect List No. 20

Outfielder Victor Bericoto has been voted as the No. 19 prospect in the San Francisco Giants system, after going unranked last year.

Bericoto had a breakout season in 2023 with impressive power and limited strikeouts, leading the Giants organization in home runs. [ more ]

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Atlanta Braves

Braves Mailbag: Playoff struggles, 2024 sleeper and more

The importance of power in the Braves' offensive approach

Historical data showing the significance of out-homering opponents [ more ]

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Atlanta Braves

Battery Power 2024 Preseason Top 30 Braves Prospects: 19-24

The Atlanta Braves have a strong group of prospects that could make significant strides this season.

Luke Waddell, a low-risk senior sign, has shown consistently strong contact skills but lacks power. [ more ]

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Pinstripe Alley

3 days ago

New York Yankees

Yankees 10, Rays 6: Power surge fuels series win

Luis Gil shined on the mound with a strong pitching performance against the Rays, while the Yankees showcased power hitting, securing a crucial series win. [ more ]

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New York Yankees

Yankees 6, Brewers 7: Frustrating Friday Finish

The Yankees showed power but still lost a close game due to pitching struggles. [ more ]

Bluebird Banter

3 days ago

Major League Baseball

Happy Birthday Josh Phelps

Josh Phelps was a top prospect catcher for the Blue Jays but transitioned to DH, showcasing power-hitting prowess throughout his career. [ more ]

MLB Trade Rumors

4 months ago

Major League Baseball

Mariners Reportedly Interested In Rhys Hoskins

The Seattle Mariners are interested in first baseman Rhys Hoskins, who is unlikely to return to the Philadelphia Phillies.

Hoskins is known for his power hitting and could provide a much-needed boost to the Mariners' lineup. [ more ]

Dodgers Nation

Dodgers' Freddie Freeman Added Exit Velocity By Slowing Down

Freddie Freeman adjusted his batting practice routine with slow, soft swings, leading to improved performance and power hitting during his hitting streak. [ more ]

Dodgers Nation

Former Dodgers Fan Favorite Joc Pederson Signs With NL West Rival: Reports

Joc Pederson has signed a deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks.

The Diamondbacks were looking to add a left-handed power threat to balance their lineup. [ more ]

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Boston Red Sox

Watch Tyler O'Neill Give Red Sox First Walk-Off Win Of Season

Tyler O'Neill showcased power with most home runs in AL, secures walk-off win with well-placed bloop single. [ more ]

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Boston Red Sox

Red Sox's Masataka Yoshida Showing Signs Of Being 'Locked In' At Plate

Boston Red Sox's Masataka Yoshida found his power stroke with a game-winning home run, demonstrating the need for his consistent power in the lineup. [ more ]

Mets360

2 months ago

Never take Brandon Nimmo out of the leadoff spot

Brandon Nimmo's on-base ability and power have made him a valuable leadoff hitter for the Mets.

Despite talks of moving him down the lineup, Nimmo's skills make him best suited for the top order. [ more ]

New York Post

2 months ago

Brett Baty has to prove his Mets doubters wrong

Baty has great power-hitting potential

He is a key player for the Mets' success [ more ]

www.amny.com

2 months ago

Door is wide open for Luke Voit to make, stick with Mets' big-league roster in 2024 | amNewYork

Luke Voit returns to Mets with clear path to time in big leagues.

Voit offers a power-hitting option, potentially filling DH role for Mets. [ more ]

New York Post

Mets third base hopeful Mark Vientos looking to turn up the 'power'

Mark Vientos is focusing on his power hitting ability as he competes for a spot on the Mets roster.

Vientos has been working hard in the offseason and is prepared to play third base, first base, or be a designated hitter. [ more ]

www.amny.com

4 months ago