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The Colorado Rockies struggled throughout the season, and executives from other teams took a shot at their coaching staff.
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New Nationals president of baseball operations Paul Toboni wants to meld analytics with scouting
Paul Toboni punctuated many of his sentences by tacking on “Right?” during his introductory news conference as the new president of baseball operations for the Washington Nationals, which had the effect of sounding as though he wanted to add emphasis while also seeking consensus Wednesday.
According to Szymborski, the Astros rank No. 1 with a potential WAR (Wins Above Replacement) loss of 17.6, topping the Baltimore Orioles, Los Angeles Dodgers, Boston Red Sox and the Atlanta Braves on the list.
The MLB postseason field is set and the race for the Commissioner's Trophy officially begins on Sept. 30. The analytics age has leveled the playing field a bit in baseball, giving smaller market teams a chance to gain an edge over their richer counterparts.
Former pitcher Adam Wainwright discussed the impact of MLB’s pitch timer, noting that while games are shorter, pitchers have less time to think through their next pitch.
Wyatt Langford (UF 2021-23) is the first Florida Gator and youngest Texas Ranger to join the 20-homer/20-steal club.