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Starting Pitching Hits an All-Time Low as Velocity Takes Over
sportsbaseball15 days ago

Starting Pitching Hits an All-Time Low as Velocity Takes Over

MLB starting pitchers are working fewer innings and delivering fewer complete games than ever, with July producing just two complete games and starters averaging 5.03 innings. The workload split has become bullpen-heavy (57% to starters) and the 110–120-pitch ceiling has effectively vanished, evidenced by only a handful of 110-pitch starts. Velocity modulation has collapsed—first-inning speeds now exceed ninth-inning speeds from 2011—indicating a shift toward early power and shorter outings across the league.

via Sports Illustrated|
#baseball#mlb#pitching
Brewers Eye Major Pitching Upgrade: Skubal or Miller in Play
sportsbaseball1 month ago

Brewers Eye Major Pitching Upgrade: Skubal or Miller in Play

With Brandon Woodruff out for the season, Milwaukee is a clear deadline buyer and has already explored Tarik Skubal (Tigers) and Mason Miller (Padres) as potential upgrades. Detroit could move Skubal, while San Diego may part with Miller to restock a thin farm system, and Milwaukee’s depth—led by top prospects like Jesús Made and Luis Peña—gives them leverage in a bidding war. The cost will be steep, given Skubal’s $32 million salary and Miller’s three years of control, but the Brewers’ history of patient development and willingness to push chips in at the right time could make a blockbuster possible before the August 3 deadline.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#farm-system#mason-miller#milwaukee-brewers
Tech-Driven Prep Replaces Old-School BP for All-Star Hitters
sportsbaseball1 month ago

Tech-Driven Prep Replaces Old-School BP for All-Star Hitters

MLB All-Star hitters are moving away from traditional on-field batting practice as velocity and pitch variety rise. Many now rely on Trajekt pitching machines, video analysis, heat maps, and highly individualized drills to prepare for games, blending old-school elements with high-tech prep. Some players, like Freddie Freeman, still avoid machines for timing and prefer flips and arm-length drills. The trend underscores a broader shift toward tech-assisted preparation to contend with faster, more diverse pitches, even though road teams can’t easily replicate every setup.

via Sports Illustrated|
#analytics#baseball#batting-practice
A’s Countdown to Deadline: Lopez Back in Rotation, Guerra Promoted
sportsbaseball1 month ago

A’s Countdown to Deadline: Lopez Back in Rotation, Guerra Promoted

Oakland is 41-55 (6.5 games back) with playoff odds under 2%, and GM David Forst says the A’s must improve before the Aug. 3 trade deadline; Aaron Civale was designated for assignment, opening another rotation slot for Jacob Lopez, who will get another chance to prove himself after last year, while the club shuffled its coaching staff—Scott Emerson out, Dan Hubbs interim bullpen coach, and Javy Guerra promoted from the minors to take over bullpen duties for the rest of the season; Shea Langeliers could be a trade chip in what could be a quiet deadline.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#athletics#jacob-lopez#javy-guerra
Red Sox reach 10th Fenway win as Tolle shines in 8-1 victory
sportsbaseball2 months ago

Red Sox reach 10th Fenway win as Tolle shines in 8-1 victory

The Red Sox rolled to an 8-1 win at Fenway to notch their 10th home win of the season, led by Payton Tolle’s six shutout innings (five strikeouts, career-high 99 pitches) and a balanced lineup with seven extra-base hits, including a five-run fifth. The win sets up a matinee rubber game in the series and extends Boston’s success against Chris Bassitt in two meetings.

via Over the Monster|
#chris-bassitt#fenway-park#mlb
Mountaineers Edge Kansas State, Advance to Big 12 Semifinals
sportsbaseball3 months ago

Mountaineers Edge Kansas State, Advance to Big 12 Semifinals

The ninth-ranked West Virginia Mountaineers baseball team defeated Kansas State 4-2 at Surprise Stadium to advance to the Big 12 Tournament semifinals. As the No. 2 seed, WVU improves to 38-13, with Sean Smith collecting three hits and Gavin Kelly hitting his 13th home run, while Armani Guzman and Brock Wills added RBI hits. Maxx Yehl earned the win in 6.1 innings and Ian Korn secured the save. Kansas State plated two runs in the seventh, but WVU's bullpen held, and the Mountaineers will face Arizona State or Cincinnati on Friday at 11 p.m. ET.

via West Virginia University Athletics|
#baseball#big-12-tournament#kansas-state
OSU Baseball Seeks Series Clincher Against Cal Poly at Goss Stadium
sportsbaseball4 months ago

OSU Baseball Seeks Series Clincher Against Cal Poly at Goss Stadium

Oregon State hosts Cal Poly in the series finale at Goss Stadium at Coleman Field (1:05 p.m. PT). After Saturday’s 11-6 OSU win highlighted by Bryson Glassco’s two homers and Paul Vazquez’s sixth homer of the year, OSU right-hander Eric Segura (3-1, 1.50) will start Sunday against Cal Poly’s Corden Pettey (2-2, 4.75). OSU is 9-1 at home this season and has outscored Cal Poly 17-4 after the first two games of the series. The game will be carried on Beaver Sports Network, Portland’s CW, and streamed via Pac-12 Insider and KOIN+.

via Oregon State University Athletics|
#baseball#cal-poly#college-baseball
Giants Open 0-3, History Warns of Rough Season Ahead
sportsbaseball4 months ago

Giants Open 0-3, History Warns of Rough Season Ahead

San Francisco’s 0-3 start, capped by scoring only one run in three home games against the Yankees, triggers historical caution as teams with such an opening often miss the playoffs and face mounting April pressure. The piece notes the Giants’ offense remains the vulnerability despite solid pitching and a brutal early schedule, with depth and lineup issues evident in a sequential lineup and minimal substitutions. In parallel, Verducci highlights a surge of left-handed hitting rookies making big debuts, the “lab-grown” evolution of Max Fried’s pitch mix with the Yankees, and broader MLB trend pieces on new rules and coach signaling—collectively underscoring how early-season momentum and strategic shifts will shape the season for both the Giants and the sport.

via Sports Illustrated|
#baseball#giants#left-handed-hitting
Misiorowski to Start as Brewers Unveil 2026 Opening Day Roster
sportsbaseball5 months ago

Misiorowski to Start as Brewers Unveil 2026 Opening Day Roster

Milwaukee finalized its 26-man Opening Day roster for 2026, with Jacob Misiorowski set to start the season as part of a rotation that includes Chad Patrick, Brandon Sproat, Kyle Harrison, and Brandon Woodruff; Jake Woodford was added via trade and will contribute in relief. The catching pair is William Contreras and Gary Sánchez; infielders are Andrew Vaughn, Jake Bauers, Brice Turang, Joey Ortiz, Luis Rengifo, and David Hamilton; outfielders are Jackson Chourio, Sal Frelick, Garrett Mitchell, Brandon Lockridge, and Christian Yelich. The bullpen features Trevor Megill, Abner Uribe, Aaron Ashby, Ángel Zerpa, Jared Koenig, DL Hall, Grant Anderson, and Jake Woodford. Three players are Opening Day rookies (Misiorowski, Sproat, Anderson); five players start the year on the injured list (Priester, Zastryzny, Akil Baddoo, Steward Berroa, Craig Yoho).

via Reviewing the Brew|
#jacob-misiorowski#jake-woodford#milwaukee-brewers
Mets Sign Grae Kessinger on Minor League Deal to Add Infield Depth
sportsbaseball6 months ago

Mets Sign Grae Kessinger on Minor League Deal to Add Infield Depth

The New York Mets signed Grae Kessinger to a minor-league contract with a non-roster invitation to spring training, adding a right-handed-hitting, versatile infield option. The former Astros second-round pick batted .131 with one homer in 70 MLB plate appearances across 2023-24, and owns a .234/.335/.361 line over 403 minor-league games, including Triple-A in the hitter-friendly PCL. After being designated for assignment by Houston, traded to Arizona and released while injured, he’s healthy and will compete for a bench spot in Queens behind Ronny Mauricio and Vidal Bruján, with Christian Arroyo and Jackson Cluff also in the mix; Tsung-Che Cheng could join if he clears waivers from his DFA.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#graekessinger#infieldutility#mets
"Rangers' Rookie Jack Leiter's Debut Disappointment: Optioned After Shaky Start"
sportsbaseball2 years ago

"Rangers' Rookie Jack Leiter's Debut Disappointment: Optioned After Shaky Start"

Jack Leiter, son of former MLB pitcher Al Leiter, made his major league debut for the Texas Rangers, but struggled against the Detroit Tigers. The Cleveland Guardians are off to a hot start, leading the AL Central with a 13-6 record. Paul Skenes continues to impress in Triple-A, but there's no timetable for his MLB debut with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Mike Trout showcased his speed with a multi-steal game, while injuries affect several players across the league.

via Pitcher List|
#cleveland-guardians#injuries#jack-leiter