By Pat McDonogh/Courier Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK (Written before the result of last night’s game) Over the course of 162 games, one can be forgiven for thinking: what does one game really matter anyway? or even, what’s one bad week after all? But baseball is life, and each day one chugs along, becoming what one will be. So too in baseball: every year one thinks that … [Read more...] about Notes at the Quarter Mark
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In trying to regain his old form, Alex Bregman might be making things harder for himself
Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images After losing his trademark swing loft in 2021, the 2019 AL MVP runner-up is lifting the ball more than ever in 2022. But it could be to his disadvantage. The 2019 version of Alex Bregman was an absolute dynamo offensively. It was a Mike Trout-like season for the Astros third baseman, as he slugged 41 home runs, registered a .423 OBP … [Read more...] about In trying to regain his old form, Alex Bregman might be making things harder for himself
Kelsie Whitmore & 'The Thing' take on the Atlantic League
NEW YORK (AP) — The first thing Atlantic League hitters notice about Kelsie Whitmore is the obvious: the Staten Island FerryHawks pitcher is the only woman in a league full of former major leaguers. The surprises don't stop there. The next thing they're likely to see is a pretty big shocker, too. “The Thing,” pitching coach Nelson Figueroa said with a smile. “It’s the weirdest … [Read more...] about Kelsie Whitmore & 'The Thing' take on the Atlantic League
Alex Bregman's slump: What the advanced numbers tell us
Despite homering Monday, the Astros third baseman is hitting just .194 in the past 29 days … [Read more...] about Alex Bregman's slump: What the advanced numbers tell us
Premier League approves Chelsea sale to Boehly consortium
LONDON (AP) — The Premier League has approved the proposed sale of Chelsea to a consortium fronted by Los Angeles Dodgers part-owner Todd Boehly, although the British government still needs to sign off on the deal before it can be completed. Boehly has already agreed to buy the club for 2.5 billion pounds ($3.1 billion) — the highest price ever for a sports team — with Roman … [Read more...] about Premier League approves Chelsea sale to Boehly consortium
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Brown makes Prospect Team of the Week
Hottest-hitting prospects — 1 for each team
Costly error shifts momentum, sinks Astros
Garcia yields two unearned runs on an errant throw as bats fall quiet … [Read more...] about Costly error shifts momentum, sinks Astros