[SI] Zac Gallen extends scoreless streak to 28 innings in success
Asked why this run Gallen is on appears much more dominant than in 2015’s Torey Lovullo said ”I believe in 2015 the changeup wasn’t as included as it is now. That’s simply off the top of my head. I believe it was fastball, breaking ball, slider, cutter. The changeup is associated with his tactical plan. It appears like that pitch is secured for him. You’re tossing another piece into the formula and he ends up being even that more reliable.”
[MLB] Gallen (28 scoreless innings) deceiving everybody
“He does what a lot of people try to do, and he does it really well,” Royals very first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino said. “He utilizes the very same pitches, both sides — and by very same pitches, I imply, he’ll utilize a cutter, he’ll go to a changeup off that, he’ll go to a four-seam off that, and after that he’ll utilize the huge curveball off that.
[AZS] Zac Gallen ups scoreless streak to 28innings; retakes throne as MLB strikeout King
And according to OptaSTATS, Gallen is the only Major League pitcher in the modern-day age to have 40+ strikeouts and a WHIP under 0.50 without permitting a stumble upon a four-start period.
[MLB] Andrew Chafin seals the win
[SI] D-backs desire McCarthy to deal with swing in Reno
With the D-backs seeking to take the next action towards contention, the group is now focusing on efficiency at the plate instead of advancement. Initially the group thought McCarthy might repair it at the major league level, however it concerned a point where they couldn’t wait. With the young outfielder behind as an outcome of missing out on a vital week of Spring Training then having a hard time for 4 weeks, the group chose the very best path forward is for him to solve in Reno then return and be the effect gamer he was last season.
[MLBTR] Diamondbacks release Madison Bumgarner
His agreement still goes through 2024, with a $23MM wage this year, leaving about $19MM and alter delegated be paid prior to he’ll make $14MM next year. Given that substantial monetary dedication and his recent has a hard time on the mound, it’s unsurprising that none of the 29 other clubs wanted to put in a waiver claim and handle that agreement, causing today’s release.
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[ESPN] Mariners lefty Robbie Ray to have season ending surgical treatment
“Tough news,” Servais said. “Obviously, it’s really hard for Robbie. He’s a really good competitor and we miss not only what he does every fifth day when he takes the ball, but certainly being a really good teammate and having a guy around that we can lean on.”
Ray, in the 2nd season of a $115 million, five-year agreement, was hurt in his season launching versus Cleveland on March 31 when he strolled 5. He tossed 91 pitches over 3⅓ innings and strolled 5, one shy of his profession high.
[NBCS] Taijuan Walker exits Phillies video game with lower arm injury, says he’s ‘not concerned’ yet
“Talking to (head athletic trainer Paul Buchheit), he doesn’t have any major concerns with it, more precautionary than anything,” Thomson said. “He’ll see the medical professional tomorrow and we’ll reassess him then.
“It was after the second inning. Really, at that point, we didn’t have any concerns. Then it lingered and we said that’s enough, let’s be smart about this and take him out.”
[B/R] From MLB bottom-feeder to severe hazard: Why it’s time to take the Pirates seriously
[SI] MLB restrictions Atlanta Braves’ huge hat HR event
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