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Five Things I Liked (Or Didn’t Like) This Week, April 12
FanGraphs   Apr 12th, 11:00am ET
The most exciting man in baseball! One of the least exciting situations in baseball! Pitcher defense! Implied baserunning threats! We've got it all this week, for a very particular definition of "all."
Posted By: FantasyPros
Top of the Order: Mizuhara Set To Be Charged
FanGraphs   Apr 12th, 9:00am ET
Plus, the criminal complaint against Ippei Mizuhara, the ragtag Guardians bullpen, and Mike Trout’s hot start.
Topics: Closers | Players: Mike Trout | Posted By: FantasyPros
Effectively Wild Episode 2150: Crime Doesn’t Ippei
FanGraphs   Apr 12th, 1:50am ET
Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley react to news about Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara being charged with bank fraud, discuss the revelations in the government’s stunning, detailed complaint, and assess the implications for Ohtani and...
Posted By: FantasyPros
MLB Avoids Worst-Case Gambling Scenario. But It’s Not Time to Relax.
FanGraphs   Apr 11th, 7:10pm ET
MLB could treat this like a bullet dodged. The league would be wiser to treat it like a warning shot.
Posted By: FantasyPros
The Pirates’ Hot Start Has Boosted Their NL Central Chances
FanGraphs   Apr 11th, 2:05pm ET
At 9-3, they've matched their best start since 1992 and own the NL's top record.
Posted By: FantasyPros
Shelby Miller Is Still Evolving
FanGraphs   Apr 11th, 1:05pm ET
The 33-year-old right-hander has followed a meandering, and health-hampered, path to the Detroit Tigers bullpen..
Topics: Closers, Injuries | Players: Shelby Miller | Posted By: FantasyPros
Dan Szymborski FanGraphs Chat – 4/11/24
FanGraphs   Apr 11th, 11:39am ET
This chat has already consulted with Dr. ElAttrache about a possible UCL injury.
Topics: Injuries | Posted By: FantasyPros
Save the Last Lance for Me
FanGraphs   Apr 11th, 10:00am ET
Area man stops throwing hittable fastball over heart of plate, profits.
Posted By: FantasyPros
The Stolen Base Explosion Hasn’t Continued
FanGraphs   Apr 11th, 9:00am ET
Steals came so easily in 2023 that the path of least resistance in 2024 seemed to be more and more attempts. So far, that hasn't happened.
Posted By: FantasyPros
Mookie Who? Tyler O’Neill Is the Hottest Hitter in Baseball
FanGraphs   Apr 10th, 1:45pm ET
So far — and yes, it's ridiculously early — a change of scenery seems to suit the slugger.
Posted By: FantasyPros
Terrible MLB Teams Are Pretty Good at Baseball
FanGraphs   Apr 10th, 12:45pm ET
No, the Norfolk Tides wouldn't likely smoke baseball's cellar dwellers.
Posted By: FantasyPros
Can One Bad Team Swing a Division Title?
FanGraphs   Apr 10th, 10:00am ET
It’s too early to tell if the AL Central teams with winning records are actually good, or whether they’ve just played the White Sox.
Posted By: FantasyPros
Cincinnati Reds Top 40 Prospects
FanGraphs   Apr 10th, 9:00am ET
Partly because a ton of very talented rookies graduated last year, this system has average depth and a below-average amount of high-end talent.
Topics: Prospects | Posted By: FantasyPros
Top of the Order: It’s Holliday Season in Baltimore
FanGraphs   Apr 10th, 8:00am ET
Plus, some notes on Blake Snell’s Giants debut, the free-swinging Giancarlo Stanton, Jesse Chavez’s infinite vibes, and a Julio Teheran update.
Posted By: FantasyPros
Effectively Wild Episode 2149: Protective Eyewash
FanGraphs   Apr 10th, 4:28am ET
Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about White Sox manager Pedro Grifol’s anti-eclipse eyewash, the shrinking moon, an eyebrow-raising quote by Blake Snell, the latest signature Elly De La Cruz game, the hot starts of Mike Trout, Anthony Volpe, and...
Posted By: FantasyPros
Red Sox Extend Defensive Phenom Ceddanne Rafaela
FanGraphs   Apr 9th, 2:50pm ET
Although his offense remains a work in progress, Rafaela’s glove is strong enough that Boston signed him to an eight-year, $50 million extension.
Players: Ceddanne Rafaela | Posted By: FantasyPros
Not So Fast: Red Sox Cut Fastballs in New Approach
FanGraphs   Apr 9th, 11:40am ET
Boston is off to a strong start because of a new pitching philosophy that has the team hoping that slow and steady wins the race.
Posted By: FantasyPros
Jordan Hicks Is a Starter Now. How in the World Did He Pull That Off?
FanGraphs   Apr 9th, 9:00am ET
Hicks has undergone a remarkable transformation in a single offseason. Now, he might be an excellent starter instead of a firebreathing closer.
Players: Jordan Hicks | Posted By: FantasyPros
Jeff Hoffman: Aiming for First Place, Among Equals
FanGraphs   Apr 8th, 3:20pm ET
“You see how our bullpen is built. It’s all just the nastiest guys you can possibly put together.”
Topics: Closers | Players: Jeff Hoffman | Posted By: FantasyPros