Throwing a no-hitter is hard enough for a crafty veteran. But what about the pitchers on the other end of the age and experience spectrum? Consider these numbers, each of which are for AL/NL pitchers in the Modern Era (since 1900): ...
Here are the career hit-by-pitch leaders in the Modern Era (since 1900). 1)Craig Biggio, 285 In his 20-year career, Biggio led the Majors in HBPs five times, getting plunked as many as 34 times during his career-best 1997 season. The Hall of Fame leadoff man admitted he stood clo...
The Royals have been talking to other clubs about potential trades involving veteran pitchersScott Barlow,Taylor ClarkeandRyan Yarbrough,tweetsMark Feinsand of MLB.com. OutfielderEdward Olivareshas also been discussed in potential deals. Of the bunch, Barlow is the most obvious and straightforward trad...
With thePhillieshaving one of the best rotations in baseball and six pitchers deep, it seems to make a guy likeMick Abelexpendable. Do you think the Phillies possibly move him at the deadline? Say for a bat to possibly platoon withNick Castellanosin right? (38:45) Is there any chance t...
Leaders Left Field Help THREE PITCH INNINGSMajor League Pitchers Who Threw a 3-Pitch Inning | Baseball AlmanacPitch counts: A relatively modern baseball "invention" designed specifically to protect the pitcher. Completely unofficial and no record books have ever been kept. The following pitchers ...
Taking a deeper dive into MLB box scores and line scores can also provide you with a critical betting edge on game day. By monitoring MLB box scores, you can track how individual players performed in specific game situations, or against different pitchers. Box scores can also keep you up to...
By 1919, baseball was embroiled in a debate that sounds a lot like the one we're having today. Pitchers had become too dominant, with the ability to make the ball do unnatural things in a way that changed the game. They had many other advantages back then -- namely, roomy ...
and for pitchers especially, knowing when to start throwing, how much to throw, when to get back on a mound. I've sort of told our guys to stay off the mound, that they don't need to throw bullpens. I've also told them that we'll know when it looks as though things are clearin...
FanDuel & DraftKings DFS Pitchers Clayton Kershaw Career vs Current Angels Roster AVG:0.202 [33 for 163],BABIP:0.281,K%:26.6,BB%:12.2 FIP:2.78Strikeout:50Groundout:34Single:26Walk:22Flyout:14Lineout:10Pop Out:9Double:5Forceout:5Grounded Into DP:4Field Error:2Sac Bunt:2Home Run:1Bunt ...
16. Miami Marlins (29-35):At a time when managers are more careful than ever with their pitchers, Sandy Alcantara is a throwback. The young righty is on pace for 254 innings this season. 15. Milwaukee Brewers (38-30):A year after ranking second in the majors, their...