How Should Pitchers Be Evaluated? for Many, Wins Still Tell Whole Story, but Some Say That Measure Is OutdatedCHICAGO -- On Sept. 9, a pitcher strode to the mound at U.S.Cellular Field and continued a...Svrluga, Barry
Plenty of pitchers will use their offspeed pitch primarily as a chase pitch, on the bottom edge of the zone or below. But Rodriguez is throwing his changeup in the strike zone half the time this season, one of the most frequent rates among offspeed users. Highest in-zone % on offspeed...
Too many of them had already headed for the exits. After all, their win had already essentially been wrapped up by halftime. This play was simply a consolation prize, a chance for Washington and true freshman quarterback Demond Williams Jr. to build a little confidence. Instea...
In 1944, relief pitchers were an anomaly, and starters tossed well over 100 pitches per outing. Charley “Red” Barrett only needed about half of that when he took the mound on Aug. 10, as he threw a 58-pitch complete game, which remains the fewest amount of pitches ever needed for a...
Pitchers are always looking for an extra edge. Myths have abounded for years that hurlers use everything from pine tar to other natural lubricants to put a little something extra on the ball. In 1925, the National League allowed the use of rosin bags, a seemingly innocuous aid that some ...
Have the Chicago Bears and Caleb Williams turned the corner with new Offensive Coordinator Thomas Brown? Who will bolster their playoff case as Texas and Texas A&M face each other for the first time in 13 years? And how's the Heisman race shaping up? So many things to chew on and we...
Who are the probable pitchers for Opening Day? Thursday's pitching matchup offers arguably the most intriguing one on MLB's slate. The Phillies will send out ace Zack Wheeler to oppose Braves righty Spencer Strider. Both starters are making theirfirst career Opening Day starts. ...
• How many innings starting pitchers will get, especially at the outset of the season • How NL teams will dole out playing time for their unplanned DH slots • Which players will test positive for COVID-19 in the days and weeks to come • The exact layout of the 202...
Under:This is when two teams have a total combined score that’s lower than the sportsbook. Underdog:Teams that aren’t favored to win. Wager:Bets placed via sportsbooks. After you’ve become familiar with these terms, be sure to explore the many other terms to help you brush up on yo...
The collective lack of attention to filling a seat in the Boston School Committee is as depressing as it is concerning, reflecting a broader disengagement from the leadership decisions that shape the future of Boston’s students.