‘It’s a benefit to the game’: A rule change is getting standout young players to MLB faster
Teams used to hold players in the minors to manipulate their service time.
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Mon, Apr 21
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Red Sox takeaways: Walker Buehler pitching well, offense still searching for consistency
The Red Sox offense is still searching for its optimal gear, while the rotation will be welcoming back a key member on Tuesday.
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How to fix Tanner Houck, Jung Hoo Lee’s positive plate adjustments and more
Andrea Arcadipane dives deep into the pitch mix of a struggling Tanner Houck and also notes positive changes made by three breakout hitters.
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Sun, Apr 20
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Liam Hendriks is back in the bigs after 681 days: ‘It’s been a long and arduous journey’
Hendriks didn't have the results he wanted in his first MLB game since June 2023, but that he was back at all was worth celebrating.
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Triston Casas, after struggling at the plate, helps Red Sox win in extra innings
Manager Alex Cora had moved Casas down in the order, which may have helped him at the plate.
Sat, Apr 19
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Trevor Story, healthy and ready to produce, powers Red Sox with 2 home runs
Story slammed a pair of three-run homers to propel the Red Sox past the White Sox 10-3 on Friday.
Fri, Apr 18
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Garrett Crochet — ever the perfectionist — is still looking to improve despite a sub 2.00 ERA
Crochet has a 1.38 ERA and a 0.88 WHIP in four starts, but believes he has room to improve.
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Weird & Wild: The 3-run walk, a bizarre strikeout and the baseball gods bless Manny Machado
Some of the strangest things you'll see on a baseball field happened this week.
Thu, Apr 17
- MLB
Nine early MLB takes on Braves’ start, NL dominance, AL East race — on point or overreactions?
Here are nine statements I’ve heard around baseball so far this season and my takes on whether they are on point or overreactions.
