It’s rare to see Dodgers manager Dave Roberts exude any facial expression other than a beaming smile. He could very well be baseball’s happiest man, and why not? Their ownership and front office, led by CEO Stan Kasten and advised by General Manager Brandon Gomes, have built one of the most elite group of players […]
The Atlanta Braves lost their first seven games on a disappointing road trip to Southern California. They were completely flat against the San Diego Padres, hitting under .200 as a team. They did manage to show signs of life in the final game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, but reigning National League MVP Shohei Ohtani […]
Creating an MLB batting order is the manager’s daily responsibility. The task can either be a continuous process that rarely shuffles or more of an experiment that changes its configuration from one day to the next. There have been some famous instances where the one through four and, in some cases, the fifth and sixth […]
Opening day is right around the corner, and many hopeful players will be vowing for their names to be called for awards come the end of the season. Here’s a look at the top candidates and potential winners for the National League’s top awards. Rookie Of The Year – Dylan Crews, Nationals The former second […]
Andy Pages is tasked with becoming the “table-setter” for the World Champion Los Angeles Dodgers. He got the call to start the season in center field and hit in the number nine batting order slot, effectively turning it over to leadoff hitter Shohei Ohtani. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts had expressed his growing confidence in the […]
Looking ahead to the 2025 MLB season, high-leverage relief pitchers seem to have taken on an entirely new identity compared to the past 10 seasons. A 2025 MLB manager might have access to several different specialists in the bullpen. Those specialist pitchers often include “mop-up” duty guys in today’s game. Those would be the pitchers […]
It isn’t a shock, but Major League Baseball’s year-long study on pitcher injuries shows they’re throwing too hard. MLB’s report listed three reasons for the explosion in Tommy John surgeries. Professional and amateur players are now using wearable health monitors they hope will help stop the injuries. Some MLB teams have invested in the technology. […]
Shohei Ohtani will not be in the rotation when the 2025 season starts in just about three weeks. Major League Baseball’s only two-way player has started throwing bullpens this spring and hopes to pitch in games in May. 2024 was Ohtani’s best offensive year as a pro, so it may not be a coincidence that […]
MLB and fantasy baseball managers are weighing the pros and cons of carrying a 6-man rotation to start the 2025 season. MLB managers view the abundance of resources, in terms of available starting pitching, as a practical load management method. Especially in the dog days of August and throughout a 162-game season, giving a starting […]
2025 is the final year of Chicago Cubs President Jed Hoyer’s contract. In those five years, the Cubs have played exactly ZERO playoff games. Hoyer knows this year is likely his last chance to reach the post-season on the north side. Hoyer knows what ownership and fans expect.
