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sports11 days ago•25 min saved

Opening-Series MLB Power Rankings spotlight early-season shocks and steadfast leaders

A panel of MLB writers ranks all 30 teams after the opening weekend, noting that early-season numbers are highly volatile but still revealing about initial trends. The piece highlights top performers (Dodgers remain No. 1 thanks to elite bullpen, while other contenders like the Yankees, Mets, Braves, and Guardians show mixed early returns) and calls out surprising starts as well as underperformers, with humorous asides about players and a reminder that small samples will normalize as the season progresses.

via The New York Times|

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sports12 days ago•6 min saved

Phillies open season with offensive drought as Rangers take series

Philadelphia’s offense slumped in the 3-game Opening Series vs. Texas, batting .186 with 18 hits and no homer, marking the worst start since 2015. Despite solid pitching from Nola and Luzardo, the Rangers hit two homers over the weekend while Phillies stars like Turner and Harper struggled to get going, and a few defensive miscues handy to the skid. Manager Rob Thomson urged patience and said the team will settle in, hoping this weekend proves a blip rather than a trend.

via The New York Times|

#mlb #offense #opening-series

sports12 days ago•43 min saved

Opening Series Setback Sparks Quick Cubs Bullets and Early-Season Signals

Bleacher Nation’s Cubs bullets recap a three-game Opening Series loss as disappointing but not determinative, compiling quick takes on Shota Imanaga’s debut, Alex Bregman’s early power, Ian Happ’s homers, bullpen/ABS chatter, and other Cubs notes while urging readers not to read too much into an early-season sample and to focus on the next series for clearer signals.

via Bleacher Nation|

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sports2 years ago•3 min saved

"MLB 2024 Opening Day: Cubs vs. Rangers Series Preview and Schedule"

The Chicago Cubs are set to open their season against the defending World Series champion Texas Rangers, marking the first time in franchise history that they will face a defending champion from the American League. The Rangers, who are defending their first-ever World Series title, have some uncertainty in their pitching staff but boast a strong lineup. The series is expected to be a significant event, with the Cubs predicted to win two out of three games.

via Bleed Cubbie Blue|

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sports3 years ago•6 min saved

Assessing the Detroit Tigers' 2023 Season Start.

The Detroit Tigers had a disappointing opening series against the Tampa Bay Rays, with a historic low run differential and poor offensive performance. While some staff members remain optimistic and urge patience, others are concerned about the lack of improvement from last season and the tough schedule ahead. The new front office deserves more time to make changes, but if the team continues to struggle, it may be time for fans to get loud.

via Bless You Boys|

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