[ad_1] Tre’ Morgan is one of the most promising prospects in the Tampa Bay Rays organization. Drafted 88th overall last year out of LSU, the 22-year-old left-handed-hitting first baseman slashed .324/.408/.483 with 10 home runs and a 158 wRC+ in 437 plate appearances between three levels this season. Moreover, he’s only upped his profile by…
[ad_1] The Dodgers built up a formidable seven-game NL West lead over the first half of the season. While they had to withstand a late charge by the Padres — whom they’ll face in a Division Series that starts on Saturday, a rematch of the 2022 pairing that ended up sending a 111-win Dodgers squad…
[ad_1] It’s safe to say that Scotland’s Paul Lawrie knows a lot about hitting low drives into a strong wind by the seaside. In 1999 he overcame the biggest pre-final round deficit (10 shots) to chase down Jean Van De Velde and win the Open Championship at Carnoustie. Two years later he won the Alfred…
[ad_1] Mastering both a draw and a fade is crucial to working the golf ball in your favor on the golf course. This week, Golfweek’s fitness guru and long driver Averee Dovsek demonstrates some notable footwork and swing thoughts to hit a silky draw or fade like the professionals. These shots may come in handy…
[ad_1] Colton Cowser Emerging as Top Rookie-of-the-Year Candidate Colton Cowser is making a name for himself as a potential American League Rookie of the Year contender, thanks in large part to his impressive power numbers. The 24-year-old outfielder for the Baltimore Orioles has hit 20 home runs this season while maintaining a solid .240/.321/.431 slash…
[ad_1] 4 Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has admitted he needs his young players to make a direct impact this season despite the team being in transition. The United manager has come under-fire recently as club legend Cristiano Ronaldo re-opened his feud with him and claimed he lacked ambition by saying the Red Devils…
[ad_1] Aryna Sabalenka has been too overwhelming for all of her opponents at the 2024 US Open so far, and it’s not a surprise, because she’s hitting the ball harder than Carlos Alcaraz or Jannik Sinner. The Belarusian player plays with a lot of power. It’s why she’s been called a mini-Serena at times because,…
[ad_1] Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports Have you ever had a friend enthusiastically recommend that you watch a TV show and then say, “It takes a few episodes to get going, and the timeline gets weird at the end, and one or two of the main characters can be kind of annoying, but other than…
[ad_1] Interview with Blue Jays’ Assistant Hitting Coach Matt Hague The Toronto Blue Jays’ Matt Hague is earning a reputation as one of the best young hitting coaches in the game. Promoted to the big league staff this year after a pair of seasons spent working at Double-A, followed by a year in Triple-A, the…
[ad_1] This is a bounce-back season for Yandy Díaz, and not in a good way. After two straight seasons with a wRC+ above 145, the Rays first baseman is at 106 so far in 2024. When Jay Jaffe checked in on him on June 13, Díaz had just climbed out of a hole. Through May…
