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Congratulations! You have survived the first half of the 2019 MLB season.
With that comes questions: What will your favorite team do at the https://www.protexansshop.com/chris-conley-jerseys trade deadline? Who's a legitimate threat? Who's not?
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MLB's first halflent itself to some surprises the Rangers, namely and some disappoints, like two thirds of the National League.
So, without further ado, feast your eyes on the last MLB Power Rankings before epic dingers and righteous moonshots are launched tonight.
1. DodgersPrevious: 1
Of pitchers whohave started at least five games for the Dodgers this season, not a single one has an ERA above 4.00. Kenta Maeda has the highest ERA of those starters at 3.78.
There's really nothing else to be said about Los Angeles, which is the cla s of the National League with no one else really close. Just pure kick-a sery all year from Cody Bellinger and the rest of the Dodger lineup all season.
2. YankeesPrevious: 2
So who's it gonna be for the Bombers: Marcus Stroman? Madison Bumgarner? Matthew Boyd?
The Yankees landing a starter is all but a certainty. With the farm system and ampletrade capital, it seems like all options are on the table. With the Nationals winning again, we'recurious to see how the Max Scherzer saga plays out. With 10-and-five rights kicking in next year, it'll be that much harder for Washington to move him.
That all aside, the Yankees have proven they're legitimate this year with or without a starter, which is what lands them No. 2 at the half.
3. TwinsPrevious: 3
The Twins have played10 games this season in which they've scored double-digit runs. That's pretty good!
The Twins also have played 14 games this season in which they've held opponents to one run or le s. The "or le s" partsareshutouts, of which they have seven this season. Part of that superb pitching has been Jake Odorizzi, who was named an All-Star for the first time in his nine-year career.
4. AstrosPrevious: 4
Interesting to note: Not only are the Astros the major-league leaders in wRC+, but they also strike out le s than anyonein baseball, aside from the Angels (17.9 percent K rate on the season). Is this a byproduct of contact baseball becoming a thing again in MLB? Hopefully.
This three-true-outcome baseball stuffis exhausting.
5. BravesPrevious: 5
The Bravos finally took control of the NL East, a division that was (and kind of still is) woefully underperforming in 2019.
Dallas Keuchel dealt with a mixed bag his first two starts with Atlanta before turning it around and pitching a game a game that the Braves lost, however against division-rival Philadelphia. Since June 14, the Braves have played 18 games against division opponents and have gone 12-6 in that stretch, winning every series, as well.
6. RaysPrevious: 7
The Rays came so close to winningtheir first series against the Yankees the last weekend before the All-Star break. They settled for a split, instead, and now Tampa Bay is4-9 vs. the Bombers this year, in a division theyshouldhave taken advantage of earlier in the year when New York was banged up.
The Rays are still the best they've been in years, but they're likely heading for a wild-card berth if they can't continue taking the fight to the Yankees the rest of the season.
7. CubsPrevious: 6
The Cubs are too talented to enter the break just a few games over .500. Signing Craig Kimbrel wasn't a must for the Cubs, but ithelps solidify the back end of their bullpen. That's the case even with some le s-than-great results so far (five runs allowed in 3 2/3 innings pitched).
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8. IndiansPrevious:11
Somewhat shockingly, the Indians have clawed their way back into the AL Central discu sion. They're still 5 1/2games behind Minnesota, which is wide, but certainly not insurmountable.
That said, don't throw a party for Cleveland just yet. While there's a celebration coming to town this week, the Indians'putrid offense is sure to put a damper on any joyous occasion.
What Terry Francona has done and Trevor Bauer, for that matter navigating injuries and keeping Cleveland above .500 should win him a Manager of the Year award. Should Cleveland continue to pitch, they'll be in the mix for a second wild-card spot come later in the season.
9. BrewersPrevious: 8
The Brewersneed Gio Gonzalez to get back and get back right;the lefty was pitchingwell for Milwaukee before dealing with a dead arm.
What's surprising about the Brew Crew is how they haven't really hit as well as they did last year to this point. Lorenzo Cain is having a down year, and the team has gottenlittle production out of the corners. That is, until, Mike Moustakas was pushed back to his natural position with Keston Hiura called up (and Travis Shaw sent down).
Milwaukee isn't without its i sues starting pitching another of those but they're still the second best team in the division behind the Cubs. It's going to be interesting to see how the rest of the season plays out in the NL Central.
10. Red SoxPrevious: 10
The Red Sox have 18 blown saves on the season, which is second in baseball behind the Mets. That's a whole lot of BS, to say the least.
It bears repeating: The Red Sox won the World Series and decided not to make any marked improvements to their squad, and they decided rather to let Craig Kimbrel walk and actively shopped pieces of their team.
Middle of the pack 11. Nationals
Previous: 17
Max Scherzer. 'Nuff said. (But not really.) The Nats have turned it around and are back in the conversation for the NL East. They're still pretty far out, but they're at least back in contention.
12. Athletics
Previous: 15
It's another one of those stars-aligning seasons for the A's, and they're hoping to get serious reinforcements in the second half of the season.Jharel Cotton, Marco Estrada, Sean Manaeaand Stephen Piscotty are all due back in the coming month.
13. Phillies
Previous: 9
The currently-not-very-good Phillies enter the All-Star break in third place in the NL East. Part of that is their 8-14record since June 14. They could use more pitching help all around, too.
14. Rangers
Previous: 12
Like a few other teams, the Rangers are in the incredibly precarious position of not knowing if this season is Fool's gold or https://www.protexansshop.com/steven-nelson-jerseys not. They've been baseball's biggest surprise, but how legitimate is it? Do they blow it up this season realizing maybe they don't have a shot, or do they try toland a wild-card spot?
15. Cardinals
Previous: 14
In a packed NL Central, the Cards are thedefinition ofaverage.While the offense is surprisingly bottom-tier in the NL, the pitching has held up, and it makes for a .500 record.
16. Padres
Previous: 16
It's hard not to get excited about the Padres' future with what we've seen this year. Keep your eyes on MacKenzie Gore, who lookedgood in the Futures Game.
17. Rockies
Previous: 13
The Rockies are 15-17since the start of June. Nolan Arenado is in the middle of another Nolan Arenado season: 3.2bWAR through 88games.
18. Diamondbacks
Previous: 18
It'll take a miracle for someone other than the Dodgers to win the NL West this year. The second-place D-backs have the tools to make a run at a wild-card spot, but these next few weeks will be telling.
19.Angels
Previous: 23
It looks like the Angels are destined to be .500 this season, for better or worse, once again.
https://www.protexansshop.com/whitney-mercilus-jerseys 20. White Sox
Previous: 20
At (42-44), the South Siders pulled off an impre sive series win over thedivision-rival Twins at the end of June. Yoan Moncada is one home run away from tying his career high (17).
Bottom third21. Reds
Previous: 21
What a turnaround season for Sonny Gray. After a tumultuous stay in New York, he's an All-Star with the Reds.
22. Pirates
Previous: 22
How the Pirates have hovered around .500 this long is one of baseball's most surprising stories of theyear.
23. Mets
Previous: 19
Brodie Van Wagenen can (reportedly) throw all the furniture he wants, butthe chair he chucked has a better ERA than Edwin Diaz this season.
24. Giants
Previous: 24
The Giants are catching some breaks while Madison Bumgarner's X-ray didn't show one. They've also been playing much better of late.
25. Blue Jays
Previous: 25
Danny Jansen is showing signs of life. He has four home runs in July he's got eight on the season.
26. Marlins
Previous: 26
Neil Walker could be an attractive trade piece for teams needing a profe sional hitter off the bench.
27. Royals
Previous: 28
With 30 wins, theRoyals are more than halfway to last season's win total (58).
28. Mariners
Previous: 29
Despite in a tailspin, Seattle finished June with a -7 run differential.
29. Tigers
Previous: 27
Having only played 85games this season, Detroit is one of two teams thathave yet to reach 30 wins.
30. Orioles
Previous: 30
The only other team in baseball that has yet to reach 30 wins.
With that comes questions: What will your favorite team do at the https://www.protexansshop.com/chris-conley-jerseys trade deadline? Who's a legitimate threat? Who's not?
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MLB's first halflent itself to some surprises the Rangers, namely and some disappoints, like two thirds of the National League.
So, without further ado, feast your eyes on the last MLB Power Rankings before epic dingers and righteous moonshots are launched tonight.
1. DodgersPrevious: 1
Of pitchers whohave started at least five games for the Dodgers this season, not a single one has an ERA above 4.00. Kenta Maeda has the highest ERA of those starters at 3.78.
There's really nothing else to be said about Los Angeles, which is the cla s of the National League with no one else really close. Just pure kick-a sery all year from Cody Bellinger and the rest of the Dodger lineup all season.
2. YankeesPrevious: 2
So who's it gonna be for the Bombers: Marcus Stroman? Madison Bumgarner? Matthew Boyd?
The Yankees landing a starter is all but a certainty. With the farm system and ampletrade capital, it seems like all options are on the table. With the Nationals winning again, we'recurious to see how the Max Scherzer saga plays out. With 10-and-five rights kicking in next year, it'll be that much harder for Washington to move him.
That all aside, the Yankees have proven they're legitimate this year with or without a starter, which is what lands them No. 2 at the half.
3. TwinsPrevious: 3
The Twins have played10 games this season in which they've scored double-digit runs. That's pretty good!
The Twins also have played 14 games this season in which they've held opponents to one run or le s. The "or le s" partsareshutouts, of which they have seven this season. Part of that superb pitching has been Jake Odorizzi, who was named an All-Star for the first time in his nine-year career.
4. AstrosPrevious: 4
Interesting to note: Not only are the Astros the major-league leaders in wRC+, but they also strike out le s than anyonein baseball, aside from the Angels (17.9 percent K rate on the season). Is this a byproduct of contact baseball becoming a thing again in MLB? Hopefully.
This three-true-outcome baseball stuffis exhausting.
5. BravesPrevious: 5
The Bravos finally took control of the NL East, a division that was (and kind of still is) woefully underperforming in 2019.
Dallas Keuchel dealt with a mixed bag his first two starts with Atlanta before turning it around and pitching a game a game that the Braves lost, however against division-rival Philadelphia. Since June 14, the Braves have played 18 games against division opponents and have gone 12-6 in that stretch, winning every series, as well.
6. RaysPrevious: 7
The Rays came so close to winningtheir first series against the Yankees the last weekend before the All-Star break. They settled for a split, instead, and now Tampa Bay is4-9 vs. the Bombers this year, in a division theyshouldhave taken advantage of earlier in the year when New York was banged up.
The Rays are still the best they've been in years, but they're likely heading for a wild-card berth if they can't continue taking the fight to the Yankees the rest of the season.
7. CubsPrevious: 6
The Cubs are too talented to enter the break just a few games over .500. Signing Craig Kimbrel wasn't a must for the Cubs, but ithelps solidify the back end of their bullpen. That's the case even with some le s-than-great results so far (five runs allowed in 3 2/3 innings pitched).
Not that the Cubs have had problems scoring runs in 2019, but they've faced an i sue to be unable to get guys in when it matters most. They're too talented to be this meh of a team https://www.protexansshop.com/davion-davis-jerseys , so don't expect it to last the rest of the way.
8. IndiansPrevious:11
Somewhat shockingly, the Indians have clawed their way back into the AL Central discu sion. They're still 5 1/2games behind Minnesota, which is wide, but certainly not insurmountable.
That said, don't throw a party for Cleveland just yet. While there's a celebration coming to town this week, the Indians'putrid offense is sure to put a damper on any joyous occasion.
What Terry Francona has done and Trevor Bauer, for that matter navigating injuries and keeping Cleveland above .500 should win him a Manager of the Year award. Should Cleveland continue to pitch, they'll be in the mix for a second wild-card spot come later in the season.
9. BrewersPrevious: 8
The Brewersneed Gio Gonzalez to get back and get back right;the lefty was pitchingwell for Milwaukee before dealing with a dead arm.
What's surprising about the Brew Crew is how they haven't really hit as well as they did last year to this point. Lorenzo Cain is having a down year, and the team has gottenlittle production out of the corners. That is, until, Mike Moustakas was pushed back to his natural position with Keston Hiura called up (and Travis Shaw sent down).
Milwaukee isn't without its i sues starting pitching another of those but they're still the second best team in the division behind the Cubs. It's going to be interesting to see how the rest of the season plays out in the NL Central.
10. Red SoxPrevious: 10
The Red Sox have 18 blown saves on the season, which is second in baseball behind the Mets. That's a whole lot of BS, to say the least.
It bears repeating: The Red Sox won the World Series and decided not to make any marked improvements to their squad, and they decided rather to let Craig Kimbrel walk and actively shopped pieces of their team.
Middle of the pack 11. Nationals
Previous: 17
Max Scherzer. 'Nuff said. (But not really.) The Nats have turned it around and are back in the conversation for the NL East. They're still pretty far out, but they're at least back in contention.
12. Athletics
Previous: 15
It's another one of those stars-aligning seasons for the A's, and they're hoping to get serious reinforcements in the second half of the season.Jharel Cotton, Marco Estrada, Sean Manaeaand Stephen Piscotty are all due back in the coming month.
13. Phillies
Previous: 9
The currently-not-very-good Phillies enter the All-Star break in third place in the NL East. Part of that is their 8-14record since June 14. They could use more pitching help all around, too.
14. Rangers
Previous: 12
Like a few other teams, the Rangers are in the incredibly precarious position of not knowing if this season is Fool's gold or https://www.protexansshop.com/steven-nelson-jerseys not. They've been baseball's biggest surprise, but how legitimate is it? Do they blow it up this season realizing maybe they don't have a shot, or do they try toland a wild-card spot?
15. Cardinals
Previous: 14
In a packed NL Central, the Cards are thedefinition ofaverage.While the offense is surprisingly bottom-tier in the NL, the pitching has held up, and it makes for a .500 record.
16. Padres
Previous: 16
It's hard not to get excited about the Padres' future with what we've seen this year. Keep your eyes on MacKenzie Gore, who lookedgood in the Futures Game.
17. Rockies
Previous: 13
The Rockies are 15-17since the start of June. Nolan Arenado is in the middle of another Nolan Arenado season: 3.2bWAR through 88games.
18. Diamondbacks
Previous: 18
It'll take a miracle for someone other than the Dodgers to win the NL West this year. The second-place D-backs have the tools to make a run at a wild-card spot, but these next few weeks will be telling.
19.Angels
Previous: 23
It looks like the Angels are destined to be .500 this season, for better or worse, once again.
https://www.protexansshop.com/whitney-mercilus-jerseys 20. White Sox
Previous: 20
At (42-44), the South Siders pulled off an impre sive series win over thedivision-rival Twins at the end of June. Yoan Moncada is one home run away from tying his career high (17).
Bottom third21. Reds
Previous: 21
What a turnaround season for Sonny Gray. After a tumultuous stay in New York, he's an All-Star with the Reds.
22. Pirates
Previous: 22
How the Pirates have hovered around .500 this long is one of baseball's most surprising stories of theyear.
23. Mets
Previous: 19
Brodie Van Wagenen can (reportedly) throw all the furniture he wants, butthe chair he chucked has a better ERA than Edwin Diaz this season.
24. Giants
Previous: 24
The Giants are catching some breaks while Madison Bumgarner's X-ray didn't show one. They've also been playing much better of late.
25. Blue Jays
Previous: 25
Danny Jansen is showing signs of life. He has four home runs in July he's got eight on the season.
26. Marlins
Previous: 26
Neil Walker could be an attractive trade piece for teams needing a profe sional hitter off the bench.
27. Royals
Previous: 28
With 30 wins, theRoyals are more than halfway to last season's win total (58).
28. Mariners
Previous: 29
Despite in a tailspin, Seattle finished June with a -7 run differential.
29. Tigers
Previous: 27
Having only played 85games this season, Detroit is one of two teams thathave yet to reach 30 wins.
30. Orioles
Previous: 30
The only other team in baseball that has yet to reach 30 wins.
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That change will alter Oracle Park's dimensions, though the exact measurements of the new layout are unclear. The stadium has long been known as an extreme pitcher's park, andbringing in the fences even slightly could balance the conditions in San Francisco. The Giants ranked 29th in long balls at home in 2019 and have not been outside the league's bottom three since 2015.
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The Giants are in a transition period in many ways right now, searching for a manager to replace and trying to slip out from the crushing weight of an aging, underperforming roster. Their stadium plans, then, are part of a larger wave of change.
That change will alter Oracle Park's dimensions, though the exact measurements of the new layout are unclear. The stadium has long been known as an extreme pitcher's park, andbringing in the fences even slightly could balance the conditions in San Francisco. The Giants ranked 29th in long balls at home in 2019 and have not been outside the league's bottom three since 2015.
<p dir="ltr" lang="en" xml:lang="en">The Giants always level the bullpen mounds after the season, but the proce s will https://www.probillsshop.com/tommy-sweeney-jerseys be permanent this time. Groundskeepers are removing the hard clay and steel plates below the mounds as well. Bullpens will be in CF/RCF next year, and the dimensions will change as a result.
Andrew Baggarly (@extrabaggs) FEATURE:
After San Francisco changes the location of its bullpens, there will be just two more in-play sites in MLB: Tampa Bay and Oakland. The Rays and A's are https://www.probillsshop.com/joe-delamielleure-jerseys each actively seeking new homes, which presumably would follow the league https://www.probillsshop.com/jamie-gillan-jerseys trend of shifting bullpens away from foul territory.
The Giants are in a transition period in many ways right now, searching for a manager to replace and trying to slip out from the crushing weight of an aging, underperforming roster. Their stadium plans, then, are part of a larger wave of change.
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Instead of telling your friends baseball is a game of inches, you can now tell them precisely how many inches, at what velocity and how inefficient the play was. (OK, so you probably don't need that high school knowledge. You can thank MLB.)
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The advanced tracking has a bigger affect on defensive metrics.
Fielders, fans and scouts can now analyze a play by viewing exactly how quickly a player reacted. It's also easier to see the speed and acceleration of a player. In the play above, Atlanta Braves center fielder Jason Heyward got a quicker first step (by 0.03 seconds), accelerated quicker than left fielder Reed Johnson could and hit a faster speed. All that enabled him to cover the 80.9 feet between him and the ball quickly enough to rob the New York Mets' Justin Turner of a hit with two outs in the bottom of the ninth.
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a new way to analyze every play on the field through the lens of new technology in order to tie everything together in a neat package for player and game analysis.
MORE: |
Instead of telling your friends baseball is a game of inches, you can now tell them precisely how many inches, at what velocity and how inefficient the play was. (OK, so you probably don't need that high school knowledge. You can thank MLB.)
"This is going to be pretty exciting," said MLBAM CEO Bob Bowman, who https://www.shopprobengals.com/cincinnati-bengals-hoodies-sweatshirts made the announcement at the eighth annual MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference in Boston. "We think it's going to change the way we argue about the game, but we don't think it's going to settle any debates. We hope it starts more."
MORE: Brewers' Roenicke supports new https://www.shopprobengals.com/chris-evans-jerseys system
For now, the tracking system technology is only available at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Target Field in Minnesota and Citi Field in New York. MLB plans to introduce it to the rest of the stadiums throughout the season with the goal that all are operational for opening day in 2015.
The new analytics will help batters (while they're in the box and while they're on the bases) and fielders.
For batters, the angle the ball is hit will help in analyzing how to better approach a pitch for a home run. Lower angle with same power means a longer distance. As MLB.com analystJim Duquette explained to the website, the exit velocity also will show whether a batter is late or ahead of pitches. That, in turn, can help a manager or player position his outfield.
The advanced tracking has a bigger affect on defensive metrics.
Fielders, fans and scouts can now analyze a play by viewing exactly how quickly a player reacted. It's also easier to see the speed and acceleration of a player. In the play above, Atlanta Braves center fielder Jason Heyward got a quicker first step (by 0.03 seconds), accelerated quicker than left fielder Reed Johnson could and hit a faster speed. All that enabled him to cover the 80.9 feet between him and the ball quickly enough to rob the New York Mets' Justin Turner of a hit with two outs in the bottom of the ninth.
All of that information will be packaged to help outfielders take more efficient routes. It's one thing to make a diving catch, but it's most impre sive (and efficient) to do so without the added hoopla. Think second-gue https://www.shopprobengals.com/jordan-evans-jerseys sing a ball's trajectory and waiting to make a first step.
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The analytics remove subjectivity from player evaluation and replace it with meaningful numbers that can be used compare players. Fans and managers can judge one outfielder vs. another by their reactivity and quickne s. They can also see why a play didn't happen. The new stats will show how much faster baserunners need to be to reach safely or how much larger a lead they should take. They also will give players a benchmark to hit ("get a 0.02-second faster burst out of the box") instead of an abstract goal (run faster"), which will make achievement more attainable.
"The goal over time, and hopefully certainly by this season, is to make these plays available in real time and start the debates," Bowman said. "But we have to make sure baseball operations sees it and they agree that these are accurate renderings. But this year, fans will be able to see these data and these videos."
MLB said it made sure the analytics "virtually recreate the game using the geometric data" and will continue to be accurate and fair.
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Brian Dozier never played a regular-season game for the Padres,but the veteran second basemanstillholds a https://www.proeaglesshop.com/brian-dawkins-t-shirts grudge against the franchise.
Dozier expected to crack the club's Opening Day roster after signing with San Diego in the offseason. He was instead cut during summer camp and signed to a minor league contract by the Mets.
It seems he won't soon forget his short stint with the Padres, because he feels the organization tricked him.
"I'm a big transparency guy," Dozier said (per Fox Sports and )."I like people to be honest with me. That wasnt the case over there. I had to get out of there. Ill leave it at that.
<p dir="ltr" lang="en" xml:lang="en">Brian Dozier, the newest Met, referred to his brief experience with the Padres as a debacle. Asked to elaborate, he said, Im a big transparency guy. I like people to be https://www.proeaglesshop.com/kvon-wallace-jerseys honest with me. That wasnt the case over there. I had to get out of there. Ill leave it at that.
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Padres manager Jayce Tingler told reporters he doesn't know why Dozier feels the way he does.
"We pride ourselves (on) being transparent, (on) being honest. We wish him nothing the but best of luck over there. . https://www.proeaglesshop.com/philadelphia-eagles-home-office . .I can't speak for the way he feels," Tingler said, per the Union-Tribune.
Dozier, 33, is eight home runs away from 200 in his career, a significant mark for a middle infielder. He also has more than 100 career stolen bases.
As his speed and on-base skills have waned, though, his ability to make a difference with anMLB team has shrunk. He spent the second half of last season with the World Series champion Nationals in a reserve role and figures to be a role player moving forward.
Still, Dozier has hopes of being an MLB regular and apparently believes San Diego misrepresented his opportunity to make its roster.
Dozier got his first start of the year Thursday with the Mets https://www.proeaglesshop.com/philadelphia-eagles-hoodies-sweatshirts .
Dozier expected to crack the club's Opening Day roster after signing with San Diego in the offseason. He was instead cut during summer camp and signed to a minor league contract by the Mets.
It seems he won't soon forget his short stint with the Padres, because he feels the organization tricked him.
"I'm a big transparency guy," Dozier said (per Fox Sports and )."I like people to be honest with me. That wasnt the case over there. I had to get out of there. Ill leave it at that.
<p dir="ltr" lang="en" xml:lang="en">Brian Dozier, the newest Met, referred to his brief experience with the Padres as a debacle. Asked to elaborate, he said, Im a big transparency guy. I like people to be https://www.proeaglesshop.com/kvon-wallace-jerseys honest with me. That wasnt the case over there. I had to get out of there. Ill leave it at that.
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Padres manager Jayce Tingler told reporters he doesn't know why Dozier feels the way he does.
"We pride ourselves (on) being transparent, (on) being honest. We wish him nothing the but best of luck over there. . https://www.proeaglesshop.com/philadelphia-eagles-home-office . .I can't speak for the way he feels," Tingler said, per the Union-Tribune.
Dozier, 33, is eight home runs away from 200 in his career, a significant mark for a middle infielder. He also has more than 100 career stolen bases.
As his speed and on-base skills have waned, though, his ability to make a difference with anMLB team has shrunk. He spent the second half of last season with the World Series champion Nationals in a reserve role and figures to be a role player moving forward.
Still, Dozier has hopes of being an MLB regular and apparently believes San Diego misrepresented his opportunity to make its roster.
Dozier got his first start of the year Thursday with the Mets https://www.proeaglesshop.com/philadelphia-eagles-hoodies-sweatshirts .
Nationals third baseman Yunel Escobarleft Wednesday's home game against the Mets in the second inning with an apparent wrist injury sustained on https://www.proeaglesshop.com/avonte-maddox-jerseys a checked swing.
Leading off the second, Escobar (.322/.367/.421), whoseaverage trails only Bryce Harper's .331 among Nats regulars, swung at aninside pitch https://www.proeaglesshop.com/patrick-johnson-jerseys by Noah Syndergaard and lost grip of his bat in the proce s. He grimaced in pain, then fell to his back onhome plate. He faced one more pitch before leaving the game.
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Dan Uggla replaced Escobar at the plate and struck out looking.
This is the second time in a month that Escobar has left a game. On June 26, he left a game against the Phillies after being hit on the left hand by a pitch and mi sed two games.
Escobar has five home runs and30 RBIs for the Nationals (50-41), who entered Wednesday's game with a two-game lead over the https://www.proeaglesshop.com/brent-celek-jerseys second-place Mets in the NL East.
Leading off the second, Escobar (.322/.367/.421), whoseaverage trails only Bryce Harper's .331 among Nats regulars, swung at aninside pitch https://www.proeaglesshop.com/patrick-johnson-jerseys by Noah Syndergaard and lost grip of his bat in the proce s. He grimaced in pain, then fell to his back onhome plate. He faced one more pitch before leaving the game.
According to theNationals, Escobar was hiton his left hand by Syndergaard, however replays appear to show https://www.proeaglesshop.com/philadelphia-eagles-pet-gear that the ball never hit hishand.
Dan Uggla replaced Escobar at the plate and struck out looking.
This is the second time in a month that Escobar has left a game. On June 26, he left a game against the Phillies after being hit on the left hand by a pitch and mi sed two games.
Escobar has five home runs and30 RBIs for the Nationals (50-41), who entered Wednesday's game with a two-game lead over the https://www.proeaglesshop.com/brent-celek-jerseys second-place Mets in the NL East.
Very few fantasy baseball teams build their lineup around a second baseman. Sure, there are some studs, like Jose Altuve and Jose Ramirez (if eligible in your league), but for many, 2B will a position they wait on. This year, that doesn't mean you're going to be left scrounging for "sleepers" or one-category wonders -- you https://www.justshoprams.com/tyler-higbee-jerseys can actually find some legit studs deeper in our rankings. Sure, the more tiers you drop, the more risk you're taking, but whether you're looking for 30-HR power or a 20/20 threat, you can find them at a relatively affordable price.
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However, just as with our , versatility seems to reign supreme throughout this list. Only five of our top-20 second basemen are only eligible at 2B in default Yahoo leagues. That doesn't nece sarily mean Jose Altuve or Scooter Gennett are le s valuable than others, but it does mean this will be a hard position to track once drafts start. Both Adalberto Mondesi and Jonathan Villar -- legit 20/50 threats if everything breaks right -- can play 2B and SS, while sluggers like Max Muncy, Travis Shaw, https://www.justshoprams.com/johnny-mundt-jerseys and Matt Carpenter can also play 1B and 3B. Drafting one of these players early gives you more options later.
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As with most positions, second base has its share of proven veterans looking to bounce back. Players like Brian Dozier and Robinson Cano, both with new teams, are tough to evaluate. Do they still have another big year in them, or are they a sucker's pick who will get outproduced by youngsters such as Willy Adamesand Lourdes Gurriel Jr.?
2019 Fantasy Baseball Rankings Tiers, Draft Strategy | | | | | | |
Likewise, Dee Gordon, who stands out as the only pure speed guy outside the upper tier (barring Colorado's Garrett Hampsonwinning a starting job in spring training), really didn't do much last season, stealing only 30 bases while posting a career-low .288 OBP. He'll likely be drafted much higher than we have him ranked, as fantasy owners will undoubtedly https://www.justshoprams.com/antoine-brooks-jr-jerseys hope he can regain the 60-SB pace he showed the previous four seasons, but it's just as po sible he's in decline.
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Second base isn't a throwaway position, but you can still wait on it. Only shortstop can match it when it comes to elite SB talents who can also hit 15-plus homers, which is why many owners will likely go in relative early on someone like Whit Merrifield, Mondesi, or Villar. But if you decide to go a different route, you could still be able to get some powerandspeed to help balance your roster. If all else fails, load up on homers and look for speed on the waiver wire.
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2019 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: 2BThese rankings are for standard5x5, non-keeper leagues. Eligibility based on Yahoo default settings.
* = Player not eligible at that position on draft day but expected to play there during the season
RankingPlayerTeamOther eligibility1Jose RamirezIndians3B2Jose AltuveAstros3Javier BaezCubs3B, SS4Whit MerrifieldRoyals1B, OF5Adalberto MondesiRoyalsSS6Ozzie AlbiesBraves7Jonathan VillarOriolesSS8Gleyber TorresYankeesSS9Daniel MurphyRockies1B10Rougned OdorRangers11Travis ShawBrewers1B, 3B12Matt CarpenterCardinals1B, 3B13Max MuncyDodgers1B, 3B14Mike Moustakas*Brewers3B15Yoan MoncadaWhite Sox3B*16Brian DozierNationals17Robinson CanoMets1B18Dee GordonMarinersSS, OF19Jurickson ProfarA's1B, 3B, SS20Chris TaylorDodgersSS, OF21Cesar HernandezPhillies22Yuli GurrielAstros1B, 3B23Wilmer FloresDiamondbacks1B, 3B24Jonathan SchoopTwinsSS25Scooter https://www.justshoprams.com/bobby-brown-iii-jerseys GennettReds26Willy AdamesRaysSS27Asdrubal CabreraRangers3B, SS28Lourdes Gurriel Jr.Blue JaysSS29Garrett HampsonRockiesSS30Ian KinslerPadres31Jason KipnisIndians32Jed LowrieMets3B33Ryan McMahonRockies1B, 3B34Niko GoodrumTigers1B, SS, 3B, OF35Luis UriasPadresSS36Zack CozartAngels3B, SS37Hernan PerezBrewers3B, SS, OF38Enrique HernandezDodgers1B, SS, OF39Marwin GonzalezTwins1B, SS, OF40Franklin BarretoA's41Joey WendleRays3B, SS, OF42Ketel MarteDiamondbacksSS, OF*43Daniel RobertsonRays3B, SS44Kolten WongCardinals45Josh HarrisonTigers46Eduardo NunezRed Sox3B47DJ LeMahieuYankees48Ben ZobristCubsOF49Jedd GyorkoCardinals3B50Yolmer Sanchez*White Sox3B51Starlin CastroMarlins52Devon TravisBlue Jays53Dustin PedroiaRed Sox54Joe PanikGiants55Adam FrazierPiratesOF
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However, just as with our , versatility seems to reign supreme throughout this list. Only five of our top-20 second basemen are only eligible at 2B in default Yahoo leagues. That doesn't nece sarily mean Jose Altuve or Scooter Gennett are le s valuable than others, but it does mean this will be a hard position to track once drafts start. Both Adalberto Mondesi and Jonathan Villar -- legit 20/50 threats if everything breaks right -- can play 2B and SS, while sluggers like Max Muncy, Travis Shaw, https://www.justshoprams.com/johnny-mundt-jerseys and Matt Carpenter can also play 1B and 3B. Drafting one of these players early gives you more options later.
2019 Fantasy Baseball Sleepers: | | | | | | |
As with most positions, second base has its share of proven veterans looking to bounce back. Players like Brian Dozier and Robinson Cano, both with new teams, are tough to evaluate. Do they still have another big year in them, or are they a sucker's pick who will get outproduced by youngsters such as Willy Adamesand Lourdes Gurriel Jr.?
2019 Fantasy Baseball Rankings Tiers, Draft Strategy | | | | | | |
Likewise, Dee Gordon, who stands out as the only pure speed guy outside the upper tier (barring Colorado's Garrett Hampsonwinning a starting job in spring training), really didn't do much last season, stealing only 30 bases while posting a career-low .288 OBP. He'll likely be drafted much higher than we have him ranked, as fantasy owners will undoubtedly https://www.justshoprams.com/antoine-brooks-jr-jerseys hope he can regain the 60-SB pace he showed the previous four seasons, but it's just as po sible he's in decline.
2019 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: | | | | | | |
Second base isn't a throwaway position, but you can still wait on it. Only shortstop can match it when it comes to elite SB talents who can also hit 15-plus homers, which is why many owners will likely go in relative early on someone like Whit Merrifield, Mondesi, or Villar. But if you decide to go a different route, you could still be able to get some powerandspeed to help balance your roster. If all else fails, load up on homers and look for speed on the waiver wire.
DOMINATE YOUR DRAFT:
2019 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: 2BThese rankings are for standard5x5, non-keeper leagues. Eligibility based on Yahoo default settings.
* = Player not eligible at that position on draft day but expected to play there during the season
RankingPlayerTeamOther eligibility1Jose RamirezIndians3B2Jose AltuveAstros3Javier BaezCubs3B, SS4Whit MerrifieldRoyals1B, OF5Adalberto MondesiRoyalsSS6Ozzie AlbiesBraves7Jonathan VillarOriolesSS8Gleyber TorresYankeesSS9Daniel MurphyRockies1B10Rougned OdorRangers11Travis ShawBrewers1B, 3B12Matt CarpenterCardinals1B, 3B13Max MuncyDodgers1B, 3B14Mike Moustakas*Brewers3B15Yoan MoncadaWhite Sox3B*16Brian DozierNationals17Robinson CanoMets1B18Dee GordonMarinersSS, OF19Jurickson ProfarA's1B, 3B, SS20Chris TaylorDodgersSS, OF21Cesar HernandezPhillies22Yuli GurrielAstros1B, 3B23Wilmer FloresDiamondbacks1B, 3B24Jonathan SchoopTwinsSS25Scooter https://www.justshoprams.com/bobby-brown-iii-jerseys GennettReds26Willy AdamesRaysSS27Asdrubal CabreraRangers3B, SS28Lourdes Gurriel Jr.Blue JaysSS29Garrett HampsonRockiesSS30Ian KinslerPadres31Jason KipnisIndians32Jed LowrieMets3B33Ryan McMahonRockies1B, 3B34Niko GoodrumTigers1B, SS, 3B, OF35Luis UriasPadresSS36Zack CozartAngels3B, SS37Hernan PerezBrewers3B, SS, OF38Enrique HernandezDodgers1B, SS, OF39Marwin GonzalezTwins1B, SS, OF40Franklin BarretoA's41Joey WendleRays3B, SS, OF42Ketel MarteDiamondbacksSS, OF*43Daniel RobertsonRays3B, SS44Kolten WongCardinals45Josh HarrisonTigers46Eduardo NunezRed Sox3B47DJ LeMahieuYankees48Ben ZobristCubsOF49Jedd GyorkoCardinals3B50Yolmer Sanchez*White Sox3B51Starlin CastroMarlins52Devon TravisBlue Jays53Dustin PedroiaRed Sox54Joe PanikGiants55Adam FrazierPiratesOF
The teardown in Chicago is complete, and the final piece for a team hoping to make a deep postseason run is in place.
The Giants made one of the biggest splashes of the trade deadline, acquiring the potent bat of Kris Bryant from the Cubs on Friday to help them in their fight to stay atop the NL West against the Dodgers and Padres.
The Cubs, meanwhile, send away their 2013 second overall draft pick, 2015 NL Rookie of the Year, 2016 NL MVP and four-time All-Star as they begin to look toward the future.
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Here's how the deal looks for each team.
Kris Bryant trade gradesGiants: ASimply put, this is a move the Giants had to make. After the Dodgers acquired , San Francisco needed to do something at the deadline to stay in front in the NL West and hold off Los Angeles and a dangerous San Diego team.
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Bryant is a free agent at the end of this season, but the Giants are in contention for a World Series in 2021. This move makes them a more prepared team to win it all.
Cubs: B-This deal might hurt the most for Cubs fans. helped usher in the 2016 World Series championship, but Bryant was the MVP that year and he fielded the final out. And as the last of the infielders to go after and Rizzo had already been moved, this feels like the finishing touch ofthe teardown.
Despite being the best piece sold off, Bryant did not exactly bring the best return. The Giants parted with two minor leaguers: outfielder Alexander Canario and right-handed pitcher Caleb Kilian, who were ranked ninth and 30th, respectively, in the Giants' organization, .
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Kilian hasn't received the same high grades as other pitching prospects, but he has produced at every level in the minors. He has kept walks to a minimum career 1.0 BB/9 while still managing to rack up the strikeouts 10.1 K/9. Since being drafted in the eighth round in 2019, Kilian has a 1.79 ERA acro s 100 2/3 innings in the minors. He was promoted to Double-A early this season and has pitched to a 2.43 ERA with 64 strikeouts in 63 innings there. He hasshown plus velocity at times and has a nice curveball, but scouts believe his stuff will ultimately only be enough to keep him as a back-of-the-rotation starter.
Getting a big return for Bryant wasn't going to be easybecausethe Cubs were e sentially backed into a corner with the All-Star set to become a free agent at the end of the year. But reliever Craig Kimbrel, who has a $16 million club option for 2022 with a $1 million buyout, netted a better return that doesn't come https://www.justshoprams.com/jalen-ramsey-jerseys with the same risk as betting on Canario.
The Giants made one of the biggest splashes of the trade deadline, acquiring the potent bat of Kris Bryant from the Cubs on Friday to help them in their fight to stay atop the NL West against the Dodgers and Padres.
The Cubs, meanwhile, send away their 2013 second overall draft pick, 2015 NL Rookie of the Year, 2016 NL MVP and four-time All-Star as they begin to look toward the future.
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Here's how the deal looks for each team.
Kris Bryant trade gradesGiants: ASimply put, this is a move the Giants had to make. After the Dodgers acquired , San Francisco needed to do something at the deadline to stay in front in the NL West and hold off Los Angeles and a dangerous San Diego team.
Not to mention, Bryant from the beginning felt like a perfect fit for the team. He can play third base, first base and any of the three outfield positions. Third baseman Evan Longoriaand first baseman Brandon Belt https://www.justshoprams.com/bryce-perkins-jerseys are both on the injured list and the Giants have lacked a productive bat in left field this season. Bryant can rotate around the field as needed and help at any of those positions.
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Bryant is a free agent at the end of this season, but the Giants are in contention for a World Series in 2021. This move makes them a more prepared team to win it all.
Cubs: B-This deal might hurt the most for Cubs fans. helped usher in the 2016 World Series championship, but Bryant was the MVP that year and he fielded the final out. And as the last of the infielders to go after and Rizzo had already been moved, this feels like the finishing touch ofthe teardown.
Despite being the best piece sold off, Bryant did not exactly bring the best return. The Giants parted with two minor leaguers: outfielder Alexander Canario and right-handed pitcher Caleb Kilian, who were ranked ninth and 30th, respectively, in the Giants' organization, .
The succe s of this deal for Chicago https://www.justshoprams.com/kurt-warner-jerseys hinges on how Canario continues to develop. The 21-year-old has a lofty ceiling after demonstrating raw power with 36 home runs in 235 minor league games. Though not a burner, he has also swiped 45 bases. The risk with Canario is his swing-and-mi s tendencies. Though he has typically posted high walk rates, he has also struck out in 24.5 percent of his minor league plate appearances. This year, he has reached his highest level of the minors to date at Single-A and has struck out 28.8 percent of the time with a 12 percent walk rate. He is slashing .235/.325/.433. The walk rate and power should help him reach the majors, but he'll need to cut down on the strikeouts to be a major impact player.
Kilian hasn't received the same high grades as other pitching prospects, but he has produced at every level in the minors. He has kept walks to a minimum career 1.0 BB/9 while still managing to rack up the strikeouts 10.1 K/9. Since being drafted in the eighth round in 2019, Kilian has a 1.79 ERA acro s 100 2/3 innings in the minors. He was promoted to Double-A early this season and has pitched to a 2.43 ERA with 64 strikeouts in 63 innings there. He hasshown plus velocity at times and has a nice curveball, but scouts believe his stuff will ultimately only be enough to keep him as a back-of-the-rotation starter.
Getting a big return for Bryant wasn't going to be easybecausethe Cubs were e sentially backed into a corner with the All-Star set to become a free agent at the end of the year. But reliever Craig Kimbrel, who has a $16 million club option for 2022 with a $1 million buyout, netted a better return that doesn't come https://www.justshoprams.com/jalen-ramsey-jerseys with the same risk as betting on Canario.
ESPNs outspoken baseball analyst and former MLB pitcherCurt Schilling is at it again, ripping anything that doesn't align with his conservative political views.
On Monday,Schilling reposted (then deleted)a meme on his Facebook page depicting, apparently, what Schilling believes to be atransgender person along with degrading commentary about transgender bathroom laws.
"A man is a man no matter https://www.justshopgiants.com/kadarius-toney-jerseys what they call themselves," Schilling wrote in the post. "I don't care what they are, who they sleep with, men's room was designed for the penis , women's not so much. Now you need laws telling us differently? Pathetic"
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The meme, which may be considered disturbing, .
It' https://www.justshopgiants.com/new-york-giants-hats s far from the first time Schilling has generated controversy while voicing his right-wing opinions.
The 49-year-oldwasdisciplined by ESPN in August after he posted a graphic to his Twitter account comparing Muslim extremists to Nazis. https://www.justshopgiants.com/lawrence-taylor-t-shirts The network banned Schilling from its "Sunday Night Baseball" broadcasts for the rest of the season, but he was reinstated for the postseason.
Schilling again found himself in hot water in March, saying, in part,Hillary Clinton should be"buried under a jail somewhere." But he was allowed to return to the network's baseball coverage this season after reportedly being told by ESPN to stay off social media for a few days.
ESPN has a policy that requires employees to refrain from making endorsements or engaging in political commentary of any kind on social media, one that Schilling frequently ignores.
In February, showing Schilling donated $250 to RepublicanBen Carson's campaign. https://www.justshopgiants.com/will-hernandez-jerseys In it, when asked to state his employer, Schilling wrote,ESPN (Not Sure How Much Longer)." Under Occupation, he wrote, Analyst (For Now Anyway).
On Monday,Schilling reposted (then deleted)a meme on his Facebook page depicting, apparently, what Schilling believes to be atransgender person along with degrading commentary about transgender bathroom laws.
"A man is a man no matter https://www.justshopgiants.com/kadarius-toney-jerseys what they call themselves," Schilling wrote in the post. "I don't care what they are, who they sleep with, men's room was designed for the penis , women's not so much. Now you need laws telling us differently? Pathetic"
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The meme, which may be considered disturbing, .
It' https://www.justshopgiants.com/new-york-giants-hats s far from the first time Schilling has generated controversy while voicing his right-wing opinions.
The 49-year-oldwasdisciplined by ESPN in August after he posted a graphic to his Twitter account comparing Muslim extremists to Nazis. https://www.justshopgiants.com/lawrence-taylor-t-shirts The network banned Schilling from its "Sunday Night Baseball" broadcasts for the rest of the season, but he was reinstated for the postseason.
Schilling again found himself in hot water in March, saying, in part,Hillary Clinton should be"buried under a jail somewhere." But he was allowed to return to the network's baseball coverage this season after reportedly being told by ESPN to stay off social media for a few days.
ESPN has a policy that requires employees to refrain from making endorsements or engaging in political commentary of any kind on social media, one that Schilling frequently ignores.
In February, showing Schilling donated $250 to RepublicanBen Carson's campaign. https://www.justshopgiants.com/will-hernandez-jerseys In it, when asked to state his employer, Schilling wrote,ESPN (Not Sure How Much Longer)." Under Occupation, he wrote, Analyst (For Now Anyway).
MLB commi sioner Rob Manfred on Friday toldMLB Players A sociation executive director Tony Clark the 2020 season is in imminent danger of being canceled if players keep disobeying COVID-19 prevention protocols, .
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Marlins players reportedly went out during their recent road trip inAtlanta and congregated at their hotel bar, leading to anger by their peers around MLB.
<p dir="ltr" lang="en" xml:lang="en"> internal investigation found the were very lapse in following protocols during Atlanta trip last weekend, players going out, players in hotel bar, etc. Lots of MLB people very unhappy with Miami
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There have been 29 positive COVID-19 tests over the past week amongplayers and staffers,according to . While that represents 0.2 percent of all tests, it still threatens the continuation of the season. The statement couldn't single out the Marlins because of privacy rules, but it noted that one club was responsible for 21 of those positive tests.
Two unidentified Cardinals players tested positive for the coronavirus Friday, forcing St. Louis' scheduled https://www.justshopgiants.com/mark-bavaro-jerseys game in Milwaukee against the Brewers to be postponed.
Manfred warned he could call off the season as soon as Monday if the league's case status doesn't improve.
Manfred delivered hisme sage in conjunction with the conclusionsof an MLB investigation that blasts the Marlins for being irresponsible and going out in public between games. At least 18 Miami players and two coaches have tested positive for the coronavirus over the https://www.justshopgiants.com/sterling-shepard-jerseys past week, leading to game postponements around the league.
Marlins players reportedly went out during their recent road trip inAtlanta and congregated at their hotel bar, leading to anger by their peers around MLB.
<p dir="ltr" lang="en" xml:lang="en"> internal investigation found the were very lapse in following protocols during Atlanta trip last weekend, players going out, players in hotel bar, etc. Lots of MLB people very unhappy with Miami
Scott Miller (@ScottMillerBbl) <p dir="ltr" lang="en" xml:lang="en"> https://www.justshopgiants.com There's a lot of anger out there among players, particularly toward the , for how https://www.justshopgiants.com/darius-slayton-jerseys carele s some of them have been, while others are, as one player put it, "embracing being in jail," in order to protect everyone.
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There have been 29 positive COVID-19 tests over the past week amongplayers and staffers,according to . While that represents 0.2 percent of all tests, it still threatens the continuation of the season. The statement couldn't single out the Marlins because of privacy rules, but it noted that one club was responsible for 21 of those positive tests.
Two unidentified Cardinals players tested positive for the coronavirus Friday, forcing St. Louis' scheduled https://www.justshopgiants.com/mark-bavaro-jerseys game in Milwaukee against the Brewers to be postponed.
Manfred warned he could call off the season as soon as Monday if the league's case status doesn't improve.
If there was any doubt about just how good Yordan Alvarez was or how integral to the Astros'postseason hopes he has been, he answered those questions emphatically on Friday night.
In one of the biggest games of his career, the soft-spoken Alvarez let https://www.justshopfalcons.com/feleipe-franks-jerseys his play speak for him. He punctuated his ALCS performance with a 4-for-4 night in the clinching Game 6 included two doubles, a single, a triple an RBI and an important run scored on a heads-up play.
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But looking at what he did over the entire series not just Game 6 helps paint a much fuller picture.
The 24-year old Cuba native had a record-setting series at the plate. He was 12 for 23 with a home run, six RBIs and a 1.408 OPS. He took home series MVP honors as a result.
"Everyone knows the quality of hitters that we have. And I think more sothan winning MVP, just what it means to win this game for the team is most important to me," Alvarez said through an interpreter after Houston's 5-0 victory over Boston. "So I'm super happy for the guys."
<p dir="ltr" lang="en" xml:lang="en">Yordan Alvarez hit for the highest AVG in ALCS history
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Alvarez by himself outperformed the Red Sox over the final two games of the series, which was unprecedented.
<p dir="ltr" lang="en" xml:lang="en">Yordan Alvarez had 7 hits over the final 2 games of the ALCS.The entire Red Sox team had 5.He's the first human, ever, to out-hit the entire opposing team over the final 2 games of any series in MLB postseason history.
ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) Don't mistake Alvarez's youth for inexperience. He was aunanimous choice for 2019 AL Rookie of the Year thanks to a stellar regular season in which he played in just 87 games. Since his debut https://www.justshopfalcons.com/warrick-dunn-jerseys that year, his OPS is the fifth-highest in MLB; above him arehousehold names such as Mike Trout, Juan Soto, Fernando Tatis Jr. and Bryce Harper.
Not bad company to keep.
He had an impre sive postseason in 2019, too, specifically in the ALDS (.316) and World Series (.412).
He mi sed most of the 2020 season with a knee injury but came back even better this year. He played in 144 games and posted a 3.2 WAR while hitting .277/.346 /.531with 33 homers and 108 RBIs.
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Once again, that succe s carried into the postseason and specifically the ALCS.
What led to Alvarez's record-setting performance in the series? It could https://www.justshopfalcons.com/atlanta-falcons-pet-gear be a lot of things.
But the man himself will tell you it was something pretty simple.
"I was just really focused. The support I got from these guys and my team means everything," he said. "I was just focused on doing the job."
In one of the biggest games of his career, the soft-spoken Alvarez let https://www.justshopfalcons.com/feleipe-franks-jerseys his play speak for him. He punctuated his ALCS performance with a 4-for-4 night in the clinching Game 6 included two doubles, a single, a triple an RBI and an important run scored on a heads-up play.
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But looking at what he did over the entire series not just Game 6 helps paint a much fuller picture.
The 24-year old Cuba native had a record-setting series at the plate. He was 12 for 23 with a home run, six RBIs and a 1.408 OPS. He took home series MVP honors as a result.
"Everyone knows the quality of hitters that we have. And I think more sothan winning MVP, just what it means to win this game for the team is most important to me," Alvarez said through an interpreter after Houston's 5-0 victory over Boston. "So I'm super happy for the guys."
<p dir="ltr" lang="en" xml:lang="en">Yordan Alvarez hit for the highest AVG in ALCS history
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Alvarez by himself outperformed the Red Sox over the final two games of the series, which was unprecedented.
<p dir="ltr" lang="en" xml:lang="en">Yordan Alvarez had 7 hits over the final 2 games of the ALCS.The entire Red Sox team had 5.He's the first human, ever, to out-hit the entire opposing team over the final 2 games of any series in MLB postseason history.
ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) Don't mistake Alvarez's youth for inexperience. He was aunanimous choice for 2019 AL Rookie of the Year thanks to a stellar regular season in which he played in just 87 games. Since his debut https://www.justshopfalcons.com/warrick-dunn-jerseys that year, his OPS is the fifth-highest in MLB; above him arehousehold names such as Mike Trout, Juan Soto, Fernando Tatis Jr. and Bryce Harper.
Not bad company to keep.
He had an impre sive postseason in 2019, too, specifically in the ALDS (.316) and World Series (.412).
He mi sed most of the 2020 season with a knee injury but came back even better this year. He played in 144 games and posted a 3.2 WAR while hitting .277/.346 /.531with 33 homers and 108 RBIs.
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Once again, that succe s carried into the postseason and specifically the ALCS.
What led to Alvarez's record-setting performance in the series? It could https://www.justshopfalcons.com/atlanta-falcons-pet-gear be a lot of things.
But the man himself will tell you it was something pretty simple.
"I was just really focused. The support I got from these guys and my team means everything," he said. "I was just focused on doing the job."
Chris Davis has been the talk of baseball for an unfortunate streak.
But, it wasKhris Davis who stole the spotlight Wednesday.
The Athletics outfielder had his17th multi-home rungamesince 2016 against the Orioles. First, he tallied an RBI in the third to give Oakland a 3-0 lead andthen followed witha two-run home run in the fifth.
He homered again in the seventh as the A's beat the Orioles 10-3 to move https://www.justshopfalcons.com/deion-jones-jerseys to .500 (8-8).
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en" xml:lang="en">Khrushed.And then Khrushed again.
MLB (@MLB) Back to Chris Davis.
He seta major league record with 49 consecutive at-bats without a hitwith an 0 for 5 night earlier https://www.justshopfalcons.com/keith-smith-jerseys in the week. He was left out of the lineup for a second straight day Wednesday butcame into the game to pinch-hit in the ninth to try and get back on track.That didn't happen.
The Orioles first baseman'sfly out pushedhis streak to 57 succe sive plate appearances without a hit, tyingan MLB record set by the Indians' Tony Bernazardin 1984.
Studs of the NightWhit Merrifield continued his succe s at the plate against the Mariners. The Royals infielderextended his hitting streak to 31 games, the longest streak in franchise history.
Jos Altuve hit two home runs in the Astros' 8-6 win over the Yankees.
<p dir="ltr" lang="es" xml:lang="es">Two for 'Tuve.
MLB (@MLB) Mitch Haniger's homer barely clearedthe right-field fence in the ninth to give Seattlea 6-5 lead. It also extended the team'sseason-opening home run streak to 14 consecutive games, which ties the record set by the Indians in 2002.
Duds of the NightWhite Sox starter Reynaldo Lopez had a forgettable outing against the Rays. The pitcher was charged with https://www.justshopfalcons.com/kendall-sheffield-jerseys the lo s after allowing eight runs and 10 hits in 4 1/3 innings.
The Phillies put up just three hits against the Nationals.Jean Segura had the worst night at the plate, going 0 for 4. Three other batters went 0 for 3.
HighlightYou don't want to mi s this one. Jos Peraza stretched and scooped as Starlin Castro grounded into the double play. The Reds went on to win, 2-1.
<p dir="ltr" lang="en" xml:lang="en">No way.
MLB (@MLB) What's Next?Indians (7-4) at Tigers (8-4), 1:10 p.m. ET Cleveland and Detroit will play a rubber match Thursday. The Indians won the first game, 8-2, and the Tigers answered with a 4-1 victory oneday later.Shane Bieber (0-0, 3.38) will start for Cleveland andSpencer Turnbull (0-1 https://www.justshopfalcons.com/tajae-sharpe-jerseys , 4.09) will take the mound for Detroit.
But, it wasKhris Davis who stole the spotlight Wednesday.
The Athletics outfielder had his17th multi-home rungamesince 2016 against the Orioles. First, he tallied an RBI in the third to give Oakland a 3-0 lead andthen followed witha two-run home run in the fifth.
He homered again in the seventh as the A's beat the Orioles 10-3 to move https://www.justshopfalcons.com/deion-jones-jerseys to .500 (8-8).
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en" xml:lang="en">Khrushed.And then Khrushed again.
MLB (@MLB) Back to Chris Davis.
He seta major league record with 49 consecutive at-bats without a hitwith an 0 for 5 night earlier https://www.justshopfalcons.com/keith-smith-jerseys in the week. He was left out of the lineup for a second straight day Wednesday butcame into the game to pinch-hit in the ninth to try and get back on track.That didn't happen.
The Orioles first baseman'sfly out pushedhis streak to 57 succe sive plate appearances without a hit, tyingan MLB record set by the Indians' Tony Bernazardin 1984.
Studs of the NightWhit Merrifield continued his succe s at the plate against the Mariners. The Royals infielderextended his hitting streak to 31 games, the longest streak in franchise history.
Jos Altuve hit two home runs in the Astros' 8-6 win over the Yankees.
<p dir="ltr" lang="es" xml:lang="es">Two for 'Tuve.
MLB (@MLB) Mitch Haniger's homer barely clearedthe right-field fence in the ninth to give Seattlea 6-5 lead. It also extended the team'sseason-opening home run streak to 14 consecutive games, which ties the record set by the Indians in 2002.
Duds of the NightWhite Sox starter Reynaldo Lopez had a forgettable outing against the Rays. The pitcher was charged with https://www.justshopfalcons.com/kendall-sheffield-jerseys the lo s after allowing eight runs and 10 hits in 4 1/3 innings.
The Phillies put up just three hits against the Nationals.Jean Segura had the worst night at the plate, going 0 for 4. Three other batters went 0 for 3.
HighlightYou don't want to mi s this one. Jos Peraza stretched and scooped as Starlin Castro grounded into the double play. The Reds went on to win, 2-1.
<p dir="ltr" lang="en" xml:lang="en">No way.
MLB (@MLB) What's Next?Indians (7-4) at Tigers (8-4), 1:10 p.m. ET Cleveland and Detroit will play a rubber match Thursday. The Indians won the first game, 8-2, and the Tigers answered with a 4-1 victory oneday later.Shane Bieber (0-0, 3.38) will start for Cleveland andSpencer Turnbull (0-1 https://www.justshopfalcons.com/tajae-sharpe-jerseys , 4.09) will take the mound for Detroit.
Throughout the offseason, we'll be taking a look at the top news and rumors from the Hot Stove League https://www.justshop49ers.com/san-francisco-49ers-hoodies-sweatshirts .
RUMOR: The Astros and Orioles have entered the race to sign YovaniGallardo,the top remaining free-agentstarting pitcher.
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DETAILS: Teams have shown varying interest in Gallardo throughout the offseason, but whether they didn't like what they saw or Gallardo https://www.justshop49ers.com/patrick-willis-jerseys wasn't impre sed with their offers, he remains on the market.
Both the Orioles and Astros have holes in their rotation that desperately need filling if they'regoing to contend this season. Baltimore lostWei-YinChen to the Marlins this offseason, and Houston traded rotation hopefulsVincent Velasquez,Brett Oberholtzer and Mark Appelto the Phillies for Ken Giles.
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LAST SEASON: Gallardo went 13-11 with a3.42 ERA and a forgettable 1.42 WHIP. While Gallardo's numbers were solid overall, he was forced out of games early too often after giving up an https://www.justshop49ers.com/trey-lance-t-shirts abundance of walks and hits. It's worth noting, he did go four straight starts without allowing a run.
OUR TAKE: He's not a power pitcher and he won't strike out very many batters (5.9 per nine innings in 2015), but Gallardo proved in Texasthat he can be a dependable, if not frustrating, third starter. Gallardo's stuff may https://www.justshop49ers.com/nick-bosa-jerseys not be good enough for the small ballparks in the AL East, but Baltimore has run out of alternatives.
RUMOR: The Astros and Orioles have entered the race to sign YovaniGallardo,the top remaining free-agentstarting pitcher.
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DETAILS: Teams have shown varying interest in Gallardo throughout the offseason, but whether they didn't like what they saw or Gallardo https://www.justshop49ers.com/patrick-willis-jerseys wasn't impre sed with their offers, he remains on the market.
Both the Orioles and Astros have holes in their rotation that desperately need filling if they'regoing to contend this season. Baltimore lostWei-YinChen to the Marlins this offseason, and Houston traded rotation hopefulsVincent Velasquez,Brett Oberholtzer and Mark Appelto the Phillies for Ken Giles.
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LAST SEASON: Gallardo went 13-11 with a3.42 ERA and a forgettable 1.42 WHIP. While Gallardo's numbers were solid overall, he was forced out of games early too often after giving up an https://www.justshop49ers.com/trey-lance-t-shirts abundance of walks and hits. It's worth noting, he did go four straight starts without allowing a run.
OUR TAKE: He's not a power pitcher and he won't strike out very many batters (5.9 per nine innings in 2015), but Gallardo proved in Texasthat he can be a dependable, if not frustrating, third starter. Gallardo's stuff may https://www.justshop49ers.com/nick-bosa-jerseys not be good enough for the small ballparks in the AL East, but Baltimore has run out of alternatives.
In an attempt to resurrect the worst hitting team in baseball, the Mariners have hiredEdgar Martinez, who spent his entire 18-year career with the club,as their hitting coach.
Seattlerea signed now-former hitting coachHoward Johnson to the minors.
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en" xml:lang="en">Edgar Martinez has been named hitting coach. He will be in uniform (#11) today https://www.justprotitans.com/tennessee-titans-home-office . Howard Johnson re-a signed to minor league system.
Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) Johnson, who was a two-time All Star during his 14-year MLB playing https://www.justprotitans.com/larrell-murchison-jerseys career, took over the position before the 2014 season. EnteringSaturdays action, the Marinersrankedlast in the majors in batting average and 28th in runs scored.
"Watching the club it had become apparent to me that we had reached the point that a change was nece sary," general managerJack Zdurienciksaid in a statement. "I appreciate Howard Johnson's profe sionalism and work ethic, but https://www.justprotitans.com/brett-kern-jerseys we simply were not getting the results that we expect and require."
Although Martinezhas never coached profe sionally, heis consideredone of the greatestright-handed hitters of his generation and brings much experience from which the team could surely benefit.
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"He is pa sionate and knowledgeable about hitting and understands the work that needs to be done to be succe sful as a big league hitter," Zduriencik said. "His resume, desire to contribute at this time and ability to convey complex information about hitting is what drew us to this decision."
Martinez, 52,played 2,055 games with Seattle and hit .312 with a .418 on-base percentage for his career. The seven-time All-Star and five-time Silver Slugger winneralso claimedtwo American League batting titles. https://www.justprotitans.com/ryan-tannehill-t-shirts
Seattlerea signed now-former hitting coachHoward Johnson to the minors.
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en" xml:lang="en">Edgar Martinez has been named hitting coach. He will be in uniform (#11) today https://www.justprotitans.com/tennessee-titans-home-office . Howard Johnson re-a signed to minor league system.
Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) Johnson, who was a two-time All Star during his 14-year MLB playing https://www.justprotitans.com/larrell-murchison-jerseys career, took over the position before the 2014 season. EnteringSaturdays action, the Marinersrankedlast in the majors in batting average and 28th in runs scored.
"Watching the club it had become apparent to me that we had reached the point that a change was nece sary," general managerJack Zdurienciksaid in a statement. "I appreciate Howard Johnson's profe sionalism and work ethic, but https://www.justprotitans.com/brett-kern-jerseys we simply were not getting the results that we expect and require."
Although Martinezhas never coached profe sionally, heis consideredone of the greatestright-handed hitters of his generation and brings much experience from which the team could surely benefit.
PHOTOS:
"He is pa sionate and knowledgeable about hitting and understands the work that needs to be done to be succe sful as a big league hitter," Zduriencik said. "His resume, desire to contribute at this time and ability to convey complex information about hitting is what drew us to this decision."
Martinez, 52,played 2,055 games with Seattle and hit .312 with a .418 on-base percentage for his career. The seven-time All-Star and five-time Silver Slugger winneralso claimedtwo American League batting titles. https://www.justprotitans.com/ryan-tannehill-t-shirts
Young shortstops are among the games biggest stars, and in recent years it seemed as though almost every season produced another outstanding rookie SS and fantasy baseball favorite at the position (Carlos Correa, Francisco Lindor, Corey Seager, etc.). Top prospects Fernando Tatis, Jr. () and Bo Bichette (No. 15) could continue that trend this year, although they probably wont open the season in the majors. Still, these are names that all Dynasty/Keeper leaguers should already know, and those in re-draft leagues need to have them on their radars, too.
While fantasy owners wait for Tatis Jr. and Bichette, there are a few other rookie shortstops who could break camp as starters for their respective clubs.
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MLB Top Prospects: SSThe Padres Luis Urias () played mostly second base last season, but this year hes poised to be San Diegos opening day shortstop. Urias has struggled with plate discipline in his brief time in the majors, and he looked a bit out of sync when I saw him in spring training. Hes also been battling a hamstring i sue, although the club appears to believe hell be healthy by the time the season starts. https://www.mivikingsapparel.com/camryn-bynum-jerseys At his best, Urias has great hand-eye coordination and good pitch recognition, which have allowed him to walk almost as much as hes struck out in his pro career. This spring, I think hes simply been anxious and has tried to do too much. Once he settles down, he should return to form. He doesnt have much power or speed, but his pure hitting tools and on-base skills mean he should hit for average and score runs while batting near the top of the San Diego lineup.
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Richie Martin, whom the Orioles selected in the 2018 Rule 5 draft, could very well open the year as Baltimores starting shortstop. Martin, who has underwhelmed as a pro after an excellent collegiate career, broke out last year in Double-A with the Athletics before being selected first overall in Decembers Rule 5 draft. The rebuilding Orioles have an incentive to give him regular playing time because theyll need to return him to the As if he doesnt remain on Baltimores major league roster. Martin has competed well this spring and looks like a new hitter compared to his early days with Oakland. Hes now using his lower body more effectively than he did earlier in his pro career, which has allowed him to stay more under control and drive the ball with more authority. He probably wont ever develop much power, but he has the bat speed, plate discipline, and hand-eye coordination to hit https://www.mivikingsapparel.com/c-j-ham-jerseys .275 with a few home runs while also swiping 15-plus bases.
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Kevin Newman is competing to be the Pirates starting shortstop. He hasnt hit very well this spring, but his competition, Erik Gonzalez, has been even worse. With roughly a dozen games left in Grapefruit League play, theres still time for Newman to turn things around. At his https://www.mivikingsapparel.com/korey-stringer-jerseys best Newman makes lots of contact and sprays line drives around the field. He doesnt have the leverage or swing path to hit for power, but he has solid pitch recognition and good hand-eye coordination which will allow him to hit for average. Newman probably isnt the long-term answer for the Pirates at short, but if he does emerge as the starter, he should hit for average and steal 15-plusbags over a full season.
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Fernando Tatis Jr. wont be on the Padres opening day roster, but he could make his big league debut sometime around midseason. Only 20, Tatis is a precocious talent who is still learning to harne s his abundant tools. Last season, Tatis fractured his thumb in the midst of an impre sive showing at Double-A and mi sed the last part of the year. This spring he hasnt shown any rust as hes blistered Cactus League pitching for a .696 slugging percentage through the first half of spring training. Hell need to tighten his plate discipline to succeed against advanced pitching, but he has the hand-eye coordination to hit for a solid average. His elite bat speed and excellent leverage allow him to generate plus power while his athleticism is more than sufficient to stick at shortstop. If he can improve his plate discipline, he profiles as a future star who could hit for average with 25- https://www.mivikingsapparel.com/xavier-woods-jerseys 30 home runs and 15-20 stolen bases in the majors.
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Toronto'sBo Bichette is another electric young talent who could arrive in the majors later this season. Hes looked great when Ive seen him this spring, and hes been the Blue Jays best hitter through the first half of Grapefruit League action. Bichette sometimes gets a bad rap for his aggre sive swing mechanics and emotional demeanor, but hes actually a very smart, controlled hitter with an excellent work ethic. At the plate, Bichette maintains great balance and a direct swing path even with his large leg kick. In the at-bats Ive seen this spring hes been more consistent and hes shown improved pitch recognition. Despite his small stature he has outstanding bat speed, above-average raw power, and an ability to drive the ball out of the park to all fields. Hes worked hard to make himself an average defensive shortstop, and he should stick at the six even though he profiles better at second due to average range and an average arm. Once he gets a big league shot he has the skills to hit for average, stroke 20-plus home runs, and steal 15-20 bags.
While fantasy owners wait for Tatis Jr. and Bichette, there are a few other rookie shortstops who could break camp as starters for their respective clubs.
DOMINATE YOUR DRAFT:
MLB Top Prospects: SSThe Padres Luis Urias () played mostly second base last season, but this year hes poised to be San Diegos opening day shortstop. Urias has struggled with plate discipline in his brief time in the majors, and he looked a bit out of sync when I saw him in spring training. Hes also been battling a hamstring i sue, although the club appears to believe hell be healthy by the time the season starts. https://www.mivikingsapparel.com/camryn-bynum-jerseys At his best, Urias has great hand-eye coordination and good pitch recognition, which have allowed him to walk almost as much as hes struck out in his pro career. This spring, I think hes simply been anxious and has tried to do too much. Once he settles down, he should return to form. He doesnt have much power or speed, but his pure hitting tools and on-base skills mean he should hit for average and score runs while batting near the top of the San Diego lineup.
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Richie Martin, whom the Orioles selected in the 2018 Rule 5 draft, could very well open the year as Baltimores starting shortstop. Martin, who has underwhelmed as a pro after an excellent collegiate career, broke out last year in Double-A with the Athletics before being selected first overall in Decembers Rule 5 draft. The rebuilding Orioles have an incentive to give him regular playing time because theyll need to return him to the As if he doesnt remain on Baltimores major league roster. Martin has competed well this spring and looks like a new hitter compared to his early days with Oakland. Hes now using his lower body more effectively than he did earlier in his pro career, which has allowed him to stay more under control and drive the ball with more authority. He probably wont ever develop much power, but he has the bat speed, plate discipline, and hand-eye coordination to hit https://www.mivikingsapparel.com/c-j-ham-jerseys .275 with a few home runs while also swiping 15-plus bases.
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Kevin Newman is competing to be the Pirates starting shortstop. He hasnt hit very well this spring, but his competition, Erik Gonzalez, has been even worse. With roughly a dozen games left in Grapefruit League play, theres still time for Newman to turn things around. At his https://www.mivikingsapparel.com/korey-stringer-jerseys best Newman makes lots of contact and sprays line drives around the field. He doesnt have the leverage or swing path to hit for power, but he has solid pitch recognition and good hand-eye coordination which will allow him to hit for average. Newman probably isnt the long-term answer for the Pirates at short, but if he does emerge as the starter, he should hit for average and steal 15-plusbags over a full season.
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Fernando Tatis Jr. wont be on the Padres opening day roster, but he could make his big league debut sometime around midseason. Only 20, Tatis is a precocious talent who is still learning to harne s his abundant tools. Last season, Tatis fractured his thumb in the midst of an impre sive showing at Double-A and mi sed the last part of the year. This spring he hasnt shown any rust as hes blistered Cactus League pitching for a .696 slugging percentage through the first half of spring training. Hell need to tighten his plate discipline to succeed against advanced pitching, but he has the hand-eye coordination to hit for a solid average. His elite bat speed and excellent leverage allow him to generate plus power while his athleticism is more than sufficient to stick at shortstop. If he can improve his plate discipline, he profiles as a future star who could hit for average with 25- https://www.mivikingsapparel.com/xavier-woods-jerseys 30 home runs and 15-20 stolen bases in the majors.
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Toronto'sBo Bichette is another electric young talent who could arrive in the majors later this season. Hes looked great when Ive seen him this spring, and hes been the Blue Jays best hitter through the first half of Grapefruit League action. Bichette sometimes gets a bad rap for his aggre sive swing mechanics and emotional demeanor, but hes actually a very smart, controlled hitter with an excellent work ethic. At the plate, Bichette maintains great balance and a direct swing path even with his large leg kick. In the at-bats Ive seen this spring hes been more consistent and hes shown improved pitch recognition. Despite his small stature he has outstanding bat speed, above-average raw power, and an ability to drive the ball out of the park to all fields. Hes worked hard to make himself an average defensive shortstop, and he should stick at the six even though he profiles better at second due to average range and an average arm. Once he gets a big league shot he has the skills to hit for average, stroke 20-plus home runs, and steal 15-20 bags.