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sports7 days ago•25 min saved

Cubs President Jed Hoyer Vows Major Pitching Overhaul After 2026 Postseason Collapse

Chicago Cubs President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer held a post-season press conference on October 2, 2026, acknowledging that the team's failure to secure home-field advantage and a deep postseason run was primarily due to pitching deficiencies. While praising the position player group's historic performance, Hoyer admitted the front office leaned too heavily on defense and failed to adequately address the pitching infrastructure. He confirmed that the offseason will focus on rebuilding the pitching staff, evaluating the health of key homegrown arms, and navigating a complex free agency landscape amidst a potential labor lockout. Hoyer also expressed regret over previous bullpen transactions and emphasized the need to improve organizational processes from scouting to big-league development.

via Bleacher Nation|

#chicago-cubs #jed-hoyer #labor-dispute

sports23 days ago•3 min saved

Dodgers Lean on Skubal's Changeup, Embrace Catcher Guidance

Tarik Skubal has shifted to leaning on his changeup with the Dodgers, guided by catcher input and signaling a strategic shift from his Tigers days. He flashed a higher changeup usage (about 28.8% in his first month in L.A., 179 changes) and has made the changeup his primary option with runners in scoring position (36%), while the pitch posts a league-leading 46.8% whiff rate. The move comes as Skubal works with more catchers early in L.A. than he did in Detroit, reflecting a deliberate approach to maximize his best offering in pressure moments.

via Sports Illustrated|

#changeup #dodgers #pitching-strategy

sports11 months ago•5 min saved

Dodgers' Starting Pitching Dominance and Bullpen Challenges in Postseason

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has adopted a more relaxed and innovative approach to managing his team during the playoffs, notably by relying less on traditional bullpen management and more on starting pitchers, which has contributed to their success. The article highlights Roberts' strategic shift, the Dodgers' pitching challenges due to injuries, and the ongoing debate about team spending and salary caps in baseball.

via Defector|

#dave-roberts #dodgers #mlb

sports1 year ago•3 min saved

Dodgers Adjust NLCS Pitching Strategy with Ohtani and Snell

The Dodgers have adjusted their NLCS pitching plan, opting to start Blake Snell in Game 1 and Yoshinobu Yamamoto in Game 2, delaying Shohei Ohtani's pitching appearance to potentially later in the series to optimize rest and performance, while also allowing him to focus on improving his offensive slump.

via Los Angeles Times|

#dodgers #milwaukee-brewers #nlcs

sports1 year ago•4 min saved

Key Insights and Viewing Details for Tigers vs Mariners ALDS Game 5

The Detroit Tigers and Seattle Mariners are set for a decisive Game 5 of the ALDS at T-Mobile Park, with high energy, strategic pitching plans, and a packed crowd, as both teams aim to advance to the AL Championship Series, with key pitchers Tarik Skubal and George Kirby expected to play crucial roles.

via MLive.com|

#alds-game-5 #mariners #pitching-strategy

sports1 year ago•3 min saved

Phillies' Ranger Suárez Shines in Win and Nears All-Star Selection

Ranger Suárez pitched effectively for the Phillies but was pulled early on a planned pitch count due to shoulder and back issues, contributing to a 5-1 win over the Reds, with key home runs from Sosa, Bohm, and Schwarber. The team aims to manage Suárez's workload to prevent injuries and plans to reassess his pitch limits in upcoming games.

via Phillies Nation|

#mlb #phillies #pitching-strategy

sports1 year ago•4 min saved

Tigers' Pitching Dominance Secures Series Win Over Royals

Tigers manager AJ Hinch explained his decision to pull pitcher Tarik Skubal from a scoreless game, citing strategic reasons and player health considerations amid a long season with multiple injured starters. Hinch emphasized that the decision was made with intent and awareness of fatigue and game context, not just game strategy, and neither he nor Skubal second-guessed it. The team is preparing for upcoming series against the White Sox with a planned pitching rotation.

via The Detroit News|

#aj-hinch #injury-management #pitching-strategy

sports3 years ago•1 min saved

"MLB News Roundup: Yankees Use Opener, Blue Jays Sweep Braves"

The New York Yankees are using an opener for the first time since 2021, with reliever Jimmy Cordero starting Monday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Jhony Brito had been scheduled to start, but it's likely he will pitch the bulk of the innings. The move may be due to the Blue Jays' tough right-handed batters, with Cordero having success against righties this season. Brito has struggled in his last six outings and may be sent to Triple-A soon. The Yankees last used an opener in August 2021.

via New York Post |

#blue-jays #jhony-brito #jimmy-cordero