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Cracks Appear as Dodgers’ Loaded Roster Slumps in Midseason
sports2 months ago

Cracks Appear as Dodgers’ Loaded Roster Slumps in Midseason

Despite a star-studded roster, the Dodgers have dropped eight of nine and sit 9–12 in the second half, exposing issues on both sides of the ball: the pitching staff has cratered in fWAR, ERA, FIP and home runs allowed while the offense has cooled with lower wRC+ and OBP and several regulars slumping. Edwin Diaz has blown several saves, and even new addition Tarik Skubal hasn’t fully stabilized the rotation. A few players—Kyle Tucker, Shohei Ohtani, and Andy Pages—have carried the load, but the team’s dominance feels less inevitable as they head toward August. Still, with a talent-rich roster, a rebound is expected rather than panic.

via Sports Illustrated|
#baseball#dodgers#mlb
Dodgers’ Offense Goes Quiet in Slump Before Cy Young Return Week
sports2 months ago

Dodgers’ Offense Goes Quiet in Slump Before Cy Young Return Week

The Dodgers fell 4-2 to the Diamondbacks, extending their slide to eight losses in nine games as their offense stalls after the All-Star break (85 runs in that span). They still lead the NL West by 7.5 games but have gone 21-21 since June 19, with Pages and Tucker supplying most of the offense while other stars have struggled. Manager Dave Roberts says there’s no panic and the team will get a boost this week with Tarik Skubal and Blake Snell set to start as they face Royals, Brewers, Rockies and Pirates, hoping to regain form and consistency.

via USA Today|
#diamondbacks#dodgers#mlb
Orioles stumble as skid hits four games with trade-season questions rising
sports3 months ago

Orioles stumble as skid hits four games with trade-season questions rising

Baltimore remains 9 games under .500 and five back of the final wild-card after a 9-3 loss that extended a four-game slide. Rookie Trey Gibson struggled and the offense offered little support—nine hits, no homers, three runs—prompting ongoing scrutiny of the front office and potential trades as the deadline approaches, though there are no clear signs of an imminent sell-off.

via Camden Chat|
#baseball#mlb#orioles
Bregman Faces Slump as Cubs Fans Boo Under Big-Contract Pressure
sports4 months ago

Bregman Faces Slump as Cubs Fans Boo Under Big-Contract Pressure

Alex Bregman acknowledged a poor start to his Cubs stint, going 0-for-5 in a loss to the Giants and hearing boos at Wrigley as he posts a .243/.327/.342 line with five homers in 65 games. He says he must execute better, especially with runners in scoring position, while the $175 million contract and fan frustration amplify the spotlight and the window to turn things around remains open.

via Bleacher Report|
#boos#bregman#contract
Bregman’s Big Contract Fails to Jump-Start the Cubs Amid Slump
sports4 months ago

Bregman’s Big Contract Fails to Jump-Start the Cubs Amid Slump

Alex Bregman, signed by the Cubs for $175 million, is posting the worst offensive season of his career with a .669 OPS, five homers and 19 RBIs in 65 games, including an 0-for-5 in a 2-1 extra-innings loss to the Giants; despite his solid defense, Chicago has collapsed from a 29-16 start to 5-16 in its last 21 games, as he acknowledges the need to execute better in key situations.

via New York Post|
#alex-bregman#chicago-cubs#contract
sports4 months ago

Cubs Slump Persists, but Season Remains Winnable

The Chicago Cubs’ season downturn continues with an eight-game skid and a 2-12 mark in their last 14, dropping from first to third in the NL Central as injuries bite the rotation and the offense stalls. Manager Craig Counsell urges patience, insisting it’s too early to panic, while top prospects Pedro Ramírez and Kevin Alcántara have been promoted to spark the lineup. With starting pitchers sidelined and offensively inconsistent, the Cubs must weather the downturn and hope for a rebound in upcoming games (notably vs. the Pirates), as projections place them in the mid-80s to 90-win range and the season remains far from decided.

via Bleacher Nation|
#baseball#cubs#injuries
Red Sox Struggle Amid Slump and Injuries
sports1 year ago

Red Sox Struggle Amid Slump and Injuries

The Boston Red Sox are struggling with a prolonged slump, losing three straight games due to sluggish offense and inconsistent performance, which has impacted their standings and confidence. Despite strong pitching from Garrett Crochet, the team’s offensive struggles, especially with runners in scoring position, continue to hinder their success, and they are now seven games behind in the AL East.

via NESN|
#milwaukee-brewers#mlb#offense