@JayCuda Jay, any data on how many times this year that MLB managers gave up their DH? I recall that TLR did it once for sure, I think twice. Just wondering if anyone else did it? Maybe qualify giving it up before extra innings?
There are 89 players w/ at least 65 singles this year. These are the percentages that were hit w/ RISP:
1. Charlie Blackmon 36.7
7. Andrew Vaughn 31.2
32. Luis Robert 26.0
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88. Jose Abreu 11.8
89. Shohei Ohtani 9.1
The 3 bird teams have co-existed now for 45 years, and they've never all made the playoffs in the same season. this could be the season they all fly together into the postseason
For all those, “Just Trade Eloy” people out, what real value do you think other teams place on him and what realistically would be a return. Because I am thinking he doesn’t bring back much.
Johnny Cueto threw 45 pitches in a bullpen yesterday. He did not stretch before entering the game. He was in the sauna, preparing to pitch tomorrow at the beginning of the day. He said the coaching staff didn’t need much convincing from him. He thinks he can pitch in Houston.
Lance Lynn will start tomorrow, Dylan Cease is starting Tuesday and his bullpen appearance today was about readying for that. Wednesday’s starter is up in the air.
Tony La Russa both said that Michael Kopech felt a pop in his knee, but also that he could start Sunday