Elvis Rodriguez

The @BlueJays jump from worst to first wasn’t luck or coincidence — it was the product of a clear philosophy led by first-year hitting coach David Popkins. Popkins brought in a modern model for team offense: emphasizing bat speed, measured intent, and giving hitters the freedom to compete and own their process. Gaining nearly 1 mph of average bat speed in a single season is impressive enough — but doing it with an aging roster, and seeing that number continue to rise deep into August and reach 72.2 mph in September? “That doesn’t happen without a real, deliberate change in process.”

The #STLCards' Leonardo Bernal joins the Top 100 Prospects list upon Cade Horton's graduation. Scouting grades and more on the switch-hitting backstop with an .895 OPS and 11 homers at Double-A this season: atmlb.com/3GeUyHC

OF Matt Koperniak clubbed a two-run homer this afternoon, his first of the Spring, and has reached safely in 6 of 7 games played. Last season, Koperniak ranked 2nd in XBH (51) and T2nd in HR (20) among all #STLCards minor leaguers.

@thevandalorian He will hit 40 HRs in the Big Leagues.