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Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about Simeon Woods Richardson’s podcast-approved use of written notes, whether or not David Fry or Jurickson Profar has essentially the most delightfully stunning stats, Kevin Pillar’s post-White Sox sizzling streak, MLB’s offensive outage in May, Blake Snell and different slow-starting late-starting starters, Matt Waldron’s knuckleball utilization and Jeremiah Estrada’s strikeout streak, and the worst method for the zombie runner to finish a recreation. Then (45:35) they speak to Keith Morrisroe, Nationals bullpen cart driver, in regards to the finer factors of bullpen-cart operation and receiving a tip from reliever (and rider) Steven Okert. Audio intro: El Warren, “Effectively Wild Theme”Audio interstitial: Liz Panella, “Effectively Wild Theme”Au...

David Richard-USA TODAY Sports When Steven Kwan left the Guardians’ May 4 victory after straining his left hamstring, the Guardians owned the American League’s second-best report (21-12) in addition to a 1.5-game lead within the AL Central. While Kwan was their most efficient hitter on the time, they’ve thrived in his absence, going 15-6 thanks partly to a nine-game successful streak that ended by the hands of the Rockies on Monday. All of that has netted them the league’s second-best report (36-18)… and a 2.5-game lead within the Central. Baseball is a humorous recreation typically. The Guardians haven’t gained as a lot floor as you may count on on condition that the Royals ran off an eight-game successful streak that started on the identical day as Cleveland’s streak and have gone 1...

Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports Xander Bogaerts‘ first season as a second baseman hasn’t gone as deliberate. He’s struggled mightily on the plate to date, and whereas he’s fared higher defensively, on Monday he suffered a fracture in his left shoulder whereas diving for a ball. He may miss a few months, leaving the Padres — who regardless of going simply 27-26 to date presently occupy the third NL Wild Card spot — to fend with out him. The damage occurred throughout the first recreation of Monday’s doubleheader in Atlanta. With the bases loaded within the third inning, Bogaerts ranged to his left to attempt to cease a Ronald Acuña Jr. grounder. He dove in time to get his glove on the ball, however he landed exhausting, and awkwardly. He instantly started writhing on the bottom and will ...

The Portland Sea Dogs roster consists of three Top 100 prospects, however neither Roman Anthony (15), Marcelo Mayer (42), nor Kyle Teel (83) has been the Double-A affiliate’s greatest participant thus far this season. That distinction belongs to a 23-year-old, shortstop-turned-left-fielder whom the Boston Red Sox drafted 69th total in 2019 out of the Carlos Beltran Baseball Academy. Along with taking part in stellar protection at a brand new place, Matthew Lugo is slashing .306/.404/.653 with 10 residence runs and an Eastern League-best 191 wRC+. Markedly-improved plate self-discipline has performed a giant function in his breakout. Last 12 months, Lugo logged a 5.9% stroll fee and a 27.6% strikeout fee. This 12 months these numbers are 13.4% and 22.5%. The key to his newfound capabil...

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about which slow-starting 2023 pennant winner (Diamondbacks or Rangers) is extra more likely to get again on monitor to return to October, clarify (9:37) the saga of Dick Windbigler, the uncommon pitcher who really harm himself by pausing mid-delivery (that includes an look by Dick’s widow, Melba Windbigler), then (30:04) reply listener emails concerning the necessities for claiming to have seen a sport performed in each MLB ballpark, the funniest MVP chant options, altering the penalty for shift violations, and clustering hits and outs, meet main leaguers (1:01:44) Ryan Loutos and Jacob Hurtubise, and Stat Blast (1:14:50) concerning the least productive hitting streaks and extra (plus a postscript). Audio intro: Benny and a Million Shetland Ponies,...