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Rosenthal: Tigers, Mariners succeeding with patchwork lineups, Cubs thriving at Wrigley
Plus notes on RBI-machine Wilmer Flores and Chandler Simpson, who might be the fastest player in professional baseball.
Nerd out on these MLB leaderboards. Plus, we need to talk about the Giants
Plus: I dig into the “other” leaderboards, the Giants have thrived when they should have wilted and Ken has more on the upstart Mariners. I’m Levi Weaver, here with Ken Rosenthal. Welcome to The ...
How do MLB GMs assess their rivals? Plus, will Cardinals stick with 6-man rotation?
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It’s still early, but the struggling Orioles need a quick recovery
With the third-worst record in the majors and a mess of a rotation, Baltimore seems to be sliding backward rather than taking ...
MLB players who wore No. 25 have a surprising connection
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The Cubs are so back. Plus, the 4 tenets Steven Kwan lives by
Plus: We learn more about Steven Kwan’s transformation and take a look at all those infielders heading to center field. I’m ...
Stacked parity in the NL West, plus 4 other storylines defining 2025 so far
What stands out in 2025 so far. It’s been a month (and a day) since Opening Day. Here are the five storylines I think have defined the season so far: 1. The ...
A fresh layer of Angels dysfunction, plus a look at the Yankees’ homegrown stars
The Yankees are developing a track record of homegrown players, and the Angels continue their track record of homegrown ...
As a Mets rookie makes his long-shot MLB debut, the scout who signed him is beating his own odds
Justin Hagenman was a 23rd round pick in 2018. The Dodgers scout who signed him, Jonah Rosenthal, is recovering from a stroke ...
Kim Ng’s new softball gig, plus the Cubs’ third-base conundrum
Cedric Mullins lined up behind the center-field wall at Camden Yards, waiting to be introduced for his ceremonial jog down ...
Are the Astros cursed at first base? Plus, Patrick Corbin’s spidey senses
Before the 2023 season, the Houston Astros signed 1B Jose Abreu to a three-year, $58.5 million deal for his ages 36-38 ...
9 MLB managers whose job status could be in question by the end of the season
The Pirates' Derek Shelton, Twins' Rocco Baldelli and Rockies' Bud Black are among the skippers who could end up on the hot ...