MLB players brace for the oddities, anxieties of final cuts: ‘I’m trying to keep the reaper away’
This time of year is harrowing for players on the roster bubble, who are often competing against close friends for precious spots.
Today
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Triston Casas makes an adjustment; hits second homer in as many days
Casas is in the middle of the worst statistical month of his career, but he's showing signs that he's breaking out of the extended slump.
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Wed, Apr 23
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Brayan Bello returns for the Red Sox with gritty start against dangerous Seattle offense
Bello had to work out of trouble but held a red-hot Mariners offense to one run on four hits in five innings in his season debut.
Tue, Apr 22
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MLB Power Rankings: Cincinnati, Cleveland on the climb; What a difference a year makes
In this week's Rankings, we take a look at where each team ranked exactly one year ago and what that might tell us about where they are now.
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.
Players:
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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.
