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Another realignment idea: What if new baseball divisions were based on market size?
Commissioner Rob Manfred has sparked discussion about potential MLB expansion and realignment. This has led to ideas about restructuring the league based on geography and traditional rivalries. But what if market size were used to reorganize teams? With collective bargaining on the horizon, competitive balance is a key issue. If owners push for a salary cap, it could lead to … [Read more...] about Another realignment idea: What if new baseball divisions were based on market size?
Nolan McLean makes Mets history and continues to provide much-needed boost
Three games into his major league career, Nolan McLean has already accomplished something Tom Seaver, Dwight Gooden, Jacob deGrom or anyone else wearing a New York Mets uniform could not. McLean became the first Mets pitcher to win his first three MLB starts, tossing eight marvelous innings in a 6-0 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies that completed a three-game sweep. … [Read more...] about Nolan McLean makes Mets history and continues to provide much-needed boost
Shohei Ohtani gets more unpredictable with his pitches and earns his 1st win for the Dodgers
Shohei Ohtani’s reliance on his fastball caught up with him recently, making the Los Angeles Dodgers’ two-way superstar intent on changing his pitch mix. He had given up a combined nine runs and 14 hits in his two previous outings, a pair of Dodgers losses to the Los Angeles Angels, his former team, and the Colorado Rockies. Making his 11th start as he returns from elbow … [Read more...] about Shohei Ohtani gets more unpredictable with his pitches and earns his 1st win for the Dodgers
Good wood: MLB hitters cutting down on strikeouts, even in age of increased velocity
Major League Baseball's hitters are starting to win a few more battles against their hard-throwing pitcher counterparts. Hits could outpace strikeouts in big league games for the first time since 2017. MLB teams are averaging exactly 8.28 hits and strikeouts per game through Aug. 26 and league-wide batting average is up slightly to .246. Managers and players said hitters are … [Read more...] about Good wood: MLB hitters cutting down on strikeouts, even in age of increased velocity