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MLB changed multiple rules last season that were expected to help teams to be more active on the bases. Bigger bases and limiting pitcher throw-overs saw the number of stolen bases rise. In 2023, there were 1.4 stolen bases per game in 1.8 attempts. In 2022, there was an average of 1.0 stolen bas...
SAN DIEGO – The San Diego Padres today announced the members of Manager Mike Shildt’s coaching staff for the 2024 campaign. - Ruben Niebla – Pitching Coach - Ben Fritz – Bullpen Coach - Tim Leiper – Third Base Coach, Infield & Base Running Instructor - David Macias – First
Willi Castro was non-tendered by the Tigers after three-plus seasons. Willi was coming off two unimpressive seasons after a good, but short, rookie year (the 60-game "COVID year"). Those of us that saw Willi play this year wonder how the Tigers could let this guy go. Well, we saw an improved vers...
Like many teams, the Twins focused on improving base running this spring, including bringing in former manager Paul Molitor to provide instruction. It would be great if coaching and strategy could help a team improve on the base paths, but a team can't make giant strides without the appropriate p...
ATLANTA— With the Yankees down, 8-2, on Monday, Harrison Bader made the final out of the sixth inning when Braves starter Max Fried picked him off of first base. The Yankees challenged the call, but replay review didn’ t spare them from an inexcusable out. “You just can’ t get picked off there,” Bader said, echoing a sentiment shared by Aaron Boone after the Yankees’ 11-3 loss.“...