How the pitch clock is reshaping Shohei Ohtani’s two-way workload
Shohei Ohtani manages his physical workload by using more splitters and curveballs to reduce pitch counts. The pitch clock adds new pressure to his routine as the…
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Implement the defensive patterns of Craig Counsell
Craig Counsell prioritizes defensive stability and deep rotations to maintain narrow leads, as seen when his 2025 Brewers squad went 24-16 in games with a lead after…
Dodgers line up rotation for October as the postseason picture sharpens
Los Angeles is setting its starters for the playoffs, giving the top of the rotation extra rest down the stretch.
Yankees’ power surge powers a September push in the AL East
New York has homered in 18 straight games, climbing back into the division race with a month to play.
Braves’ young arms give Atlanta a rotation built for the long haul
Atlanta has turned to homegrown pitching after injuries, and the rookies are delivering quality starts.
Orioles’ aggressive baserunning keeps pressure on every defense
Baltimore leads the league in stolen bases and extra bases taken, turning singles into scoring chances.
Mariners lean on elite pitching to stay in the wild-card hunt
Seattle’s rotation ranks among the best in baseball, even as the offense struggles to keep up.
Cubs prospects get a September audition at Wrigley Field
Chicago is giving playing time to several top prospects as the front office evaluates next year’s roster.