Bradley Zimmer’s first hit and first home run come in the same cathartic game
Let's Go Tribe
Baseball is a game of adjustments. Bradley Zimmer adjust very quickly.
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The return of Mark Canha, again
Athletics Nation
For the third year in a row, Mark Canha is on the verge of breaking out for the Oakland A’s.
Blengino: Grading the pitchers: 2016 MLB starters' two-seamers
Society for American Baseball Research (SABR)
From SABR member Tony Blengino at FanGraphs on May 16, 2017:
Our series evaluating the individual pitch offerings of 2016 ERA qualifiers grinds on. Actually hoped to be finished by now, but I’ve been writing a little bit more over at ESPN Insider (shameless plug)...
Sarris: Everyone is on the disabled list right now
Society for American Baseball Research (SABR)
From SABR member Eno Sarris at FanGraphs on May 17, 2017:
Over the course of the last week, the Dodgers placed four players on the disabled list, most in baseball. Andrew Toles, with his torn ACL...
Jackson: Seven days in May (1968)
Society for American Baseball Research (SABR)
From SABR member Frank Jackson at The Hardball Times on May 16, 2017:
Seven Days in May was a 1962 novel and a 1964 film about an attempted military coup in the United States. Most of the narrative takes place in Washington...
Arthur: The fly ball revolution is hurting as many batters as it's helped
Society for American Baseball Research (SABR)
From SABR member Rob Arthur at FiveThirtyEight on May 17, 2017:
From J.D. Martinez to Josh Donaldson, hitters throughout the big leagues have been honing a new approach at the plate, hunting for big flies and eschewing worm burners.
Has Voice Acting Become A Permanent Part Of Nintendo's Repertoire?
Game Revolution
The decision to bring voice acting to The Legend of Zelda was a fairly obvious one, but calling it a runaway success would probably be an overstatement. Despite becoming the most critically acclaimed title in the series since Ocarina of Time...
Yulmer Sonchez is amazing....
South Side Sox
Every single game the White Sox lose, they don’t lose it because of Yulmer Sonchez. Did you see him hit that homerun last night? That dong reminded me of my wedding night! We lost that game because of Vuntura not bunting more and because he didn’t send Holland back out for the sixth inning.
Yay, good Kevin Kiermaier is back
DRays Bay
In truth he never left
Last week, we said that we needed to talk about Kevin...
He had just suffered some awful defensive lapses that a player of his defensive caliber should not make.
Rays 7 Indians 4: A strikeout is just another out
DRays Bay
Cobb goes 7, Dickerson provides three-run bomb as Rays take series
The Rays defeated the Cleveland Indians, winning two consecutive road series from teams with winning records.
In their first few innings the Rays either struck out or pounded the ball.
Weekend Autograph Opportunities: Taylor, Turner, Pederson, Romo and Newk!
Blue Heaven
Here are this weekends autograph opportunities and events throughout the Southland. As always, be sure to check the Blue Heaven Calendar for other events (a link can always be found on the tab at the top of this page, just left of center), and always confirm with the establishment.
Scouting the United Way Safeco Field All-Star Softball Classic for potential Mariners
Lookout Landing
Hopefully star power translates.
The Mariners have more holes than can be counted in the organization due to health issues. Yovani Gallardo is the only remaining starter from the projected Opening Day five.
Josh shelled early as Rays top Indians 7-4
Let's Go Tribe
Bradley Zimmer had a great game if you’re into that kind of thing.
The Cleveland Indians lost today and I don’t want to talk about it.
FIN
Talking through things begins the healing process, you know.
Rothenberg: New evidence leads to 'switch' in Roger Connor's record
Society for American Baseball Research (SABR)
From SABR member Matt Rothenberg at BaseballHall.org on May 16, 2017, with mention of SABR members Peter Morris and Bill Ryczek:
SABR member LeMoine hits home run with new book on Boston Red Stockings
Society for American Baseball Research (SABR)
From San Jose State University on May 17, 2017, with mention of SABR member Bob LeMoine:
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