Pitchers and catchers reported to spring training about two months ago, ushering in the start of a fresh new season. However, as exhibition games began, two notable pitchers were missing from action: Blake Snell and Jordan Montgomery. These two pitchers, ranked fifth and sixth on the list of free agents entering the offseason, signed contracts…
(Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) Every week, MLB posts its power rankings: the exercise allows fans to get a better idea of who is hot and who is, well, not. People love rankings, and they are always an excellent way to spark a debate. In this week’s edition, the Atlanta Braves are ranked number one…
As a professional baseball journalist, I had the privilege of attending a Fangraphs chat session with Ben Clemens from April 22-24. Clemens shared valuable insights and analysis during the chat. You can read more about the session on the Fangraphs website.
The Houston Astros are off to a rough start in April 2024, with a record of 7-16 that has them at the bottom of the AL West. The loss of Cristian Javier to injury further depletes a struggling team that is in dire need of help to turn their season around. Historically, only two teams…
Tyler Stephenson made a statement on Saturday with a grand slam off of Angels starter Patrick Sandoval despite a slow start to the season. In 18 games and 58 plate appearances, he’s batting .200/.293/.420. However, a closer look at his stats shows that he has been the victim of bad luck, with nearly a quarter…
With over 10% of the regular season completed, some of the teams that started strong have now cooled off. It’s still early to make any definitive judgments, as there are plenty of games left to play. This season, a new power rankings model has been introduced. The old model didn’t adjust well to changes in…
In baseball news, the New York Mets have bounced back from a rough start to the season with a 12-4 record, despite a recent setback involving catcher Francisco Alvarez. Alvarez tore a ligament in his thumb during a slide into second base and is expected to undergo surgery, potentially sidelining him for up to eight…
