Highlighting Some of the Best Defensive Plays of Opening Week

There has already been an array of fantastic fielding to appreciate so far this season.
Wed, Apr 23
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Marcus Semien Tries to Shake a Season-Opening Slump
The All-Star second baseman had a big night on Tuesday, but he has been one of the majors' least productive regulars thus far.
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Trying To Make Sense of Aaron Nola’s Slow Start
There's more going on under the hood than a simple drop in fastball velocity.
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Spencer Strider’s Return to the IL Complicates Atlanta’s Season
A weekend sweep of the Twins provided some relief, but do the Braves have enough time for a comeback?
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The Steals Will Continue Until Success Rates Decline
In year three of the new rules designed to incentivize steals, runners are taking second at their most aggressive clip yet.
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Effectively Wild Episode 2312: A Return to Current Events
Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about EW’s Ella Black series and catch up on topics they missed during the week away from regular episodes, including: some struggling teams (including the Orioles and Braves), Cal Raleigh’s (and David Rubenstein’s) bobbleheads, an Atlanta kerfuffle involving Brian Snitker, Ronald Acuña Jr., and Jarred Kelenic, recent pitcher injuries, […].
Tue, Apr 22
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Ceddanne Rafaela Can Jump
For the Red Sox center fielder, it’s not about the journey, it’s about how fast he gets there.
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Introducing Ryan Zeferjahn, Basically Unhittable and Largely Anonymous
Today we examine a reliever who is striking out more than half the batters he faces in our latest episode of "Is this dude I've never heard of good?