Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images Honestly, I don’t care that much about the batting order, though I prefer when a club structures a lineup with an eye toward optimization. Yordan Alvarez hitting second earlier in the season, for example, was a move that I supported as it ensured he had more opportunities to hit. But when he hits third instead, well, I won’t … [Read more...] about Some Lineup Thoughts
Archives for May 2024
Gary Sánchez hits tiebreaking 2-run homer in 8th inning as Brewers defeat the Cubs 6-4
Gary Sánchez hit a tiebreaking two-run homer with two outs in the eighth inning and the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Chicago Cubs 6-4. The NL Central-leading Brewers won three of four games against Chicago in a series that marked Cubs manager Craig Counsell’s return to American Family Field. Counsell is the winningest manager in Brewers history. He was showered with boos … [Read more...] about Gary Sánchez hits tiebreaking 2-run homer in 8th inning as Brewers defeat the Cubs 6-4
Astros Crawfish Boil: May 30, 2024
Jon Singleton and two villains from the PCN | Stephen Brashear-USA TODAY Sports The Astros hope to steal just one of four from Seattle. Welcome to the Thursday Boil. This was always a possibility, but I really thought we had another year or two. This afternoon the Astros will try to eke out one victory from the Mariners after dropping the first three contests of the … [Read more...] about Astros Crawfish Boil: May 30, 2024
Astros Prospect Report: May 29th
HOUSTON, TEXAS - MAY 18: Trey Cabbage #38 of the Houston Astros takes batting practice before the game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Minute Maid Park on May 18, 2024 in Houston, Texas. | Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images See how the prospects performed last night. Another day of Astros minor league action is in the books. See the results below! Here is the previous … [Read more...] about Astros Prospect Report: May 29th
Mets to cut Jorge López after reliever throws glove into stands following ejection
Jorge López will be cut by the struggling New York Mets after the reliever threw his glove into the stands following his ejection from a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Citi Field. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza called the outburst “not acceptable” and said it would be handled internally. López expressed no remorse for his display, saying he didn't regret it. Afterward, … [Read more...] about Mets to cut Jorge López after reliever throws glove into stands following ejection