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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

sports1 month ago•4 min saved

Cal Raleigh’s Slump Exposes Mariners’ Broader Offensive Woes

Seattle’s playoff hopes are fading as Cal Raleigh’s drastic decline from last year’s MVP-level performance helps fuel a team-wide offensive collapse. Raleigh’s OPS sits at .571 with 12 homers in 85 games, while others like Josh Naylor, Julio Rodríguez and J.P. Crawford underperform, leaving the Mariners with MLB’s fewest runs, OPS, and RISP. Despite a decent pitching staff (3.78 ERA), the offense is Seattle’s biggest weakness as they sit 56-63, 4 games out of a wild-card spot, and face a tough remaining schedule in a bid to return to the postseason for the first time since 2001.

via Sports Illustrated|

#cal-raleigh #mariners #mlb

sports4 months ago•2 min saved

Bregman’s rough Cubs tenure tests Hoyer’s rebuild plan

Alex Bregman’s Cubs debut has been underwhelming, slashing .243/.327/.342 with a 93 wRC+, and he’s notably poor in high-leverage spots with runners in scoring position (.173/.250/.187, wRC+ 22), prompting questions about the value of his five-year, $175 million deal and Jed Hoyer’s rebuild strategy as Chicago pursues a World Series bid.

via Cubbies Crib|

#bregman #cubs #jed-hoyer

sports3 years ago•1 min saved

Nathan Eovaldi's Dominance Leads Rangers to Victory over Astros

The Texas Rangers defeated the Houston Astros 5-2 in a game where the Rangers struggled with runners in scoring position but still managed to secure the win. Nathan Eovaldi delivered a strong performance, allowing only two hits in seven innings, although he did walk four batters. With this victory, the Rangers maintain their lead in the AL West division.

via Lone Star Ball|

#al-west #houston-astros #nate-eovaldi

sports3 years ago•2 min saved

Yankees outplay Rangers in series finale.

The Texas Rangers lost to the New York Yankees 5-3 despite an early 3-0 lead. The Rangers struggled with runners in scoring position, going 3-for-10 and leaving ten on base. The Yankees climbed back to within a run and eventually took the lead in the 8th inning. The Rangers head back home to face the Detroit Tigers next.

via Lone Star Ball|

#gerrit-cole #new-york-yankees #offense

sports3 years ago•0 min saved

Texas Rangers Struggle with RISP in Loss to Blue Jays

The Texas Rangers lost their opener against the Toronto Blue Jays 2-1, with their RISP woes continuing as they left seven more on base and went 0-9 with runners in scoring position. Leody Taveras hit a solo home run for the Rangers' only run. The two teams will face off again on Saturday afternoon.

via Lone Star Ball|

#baseball #leody-taveras #risp

sports3 years ago•2 min saved

Phillies' RISP Struggles Continue, Miss Opportunity Against NL ERA Leader.

The Philadelphia Phillies lost 4-3 to the San Francisco Giants, going 1-for-11 with runners in scoring position and 1-for-33 in those spots over the last three games. Despite facing veteran right-handed groundballer Alex Cobb, who entered with the lowest ERA in the National League, the Phillies let him off the hook, putting seven men aboard in the first three innings without pushing across a run. The Phillies have struggled with hitting with runners in scoring position this season, ranking 26th in the majors with a .233 average.

via NBC Sports|

#alex-cobb #bryce-harper #giants