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From Rotoworld:
| 06.14: Anthony Fenech of the Detroit Free Press reports that the Tigers expressed |
I did some digging last weekend and here's what I found. "Triple-A baseball has switched to the MLB baseball this season and we're
seeing a power explosion. Here are some statistics to back that up. In
the PCL in 2018, 19 players hit 20 or more homers. 16 players drove in
70 or more runs. In 2019, 36 players are on pace for 20 or more homers.
32 players are on pace to drive in 70 or more runs. There are currently
only six qualifying SP in the PCL with an ERA under four. It sort of
makes that 1.74 ERA that Zac Gallen owns even more impressive. In the
International League in 2018, 5 players hit 20 or more homers. 7 players
drove in 70 or more runs. In 2019, 24 players are on pace for 20 or
more homers. 17 are on pace to drive in 70 or more runs. Yes, it's
definitely time to look at the Triple-A production in a very different
light!"
The Twins hitters just couldn't keep pace with the Orioles hitters. Garver cranked one out last night (for the only runs of the game in Minnesota) but the Orioles served up six -- six -- homers to the Red Sox in Camden Yards.
They entered the day tied for the leads in home runs hit and home runs allowed with 132.
In a night of double-digit scores moire often than not, a great pitchers's battle between Gibson and Keller which Gibson won. Keller pitched scoreless ball through seven innings, Gibson did same through eight. His catcher cranked a homer in the bottom of the 8th to give him the W. In his last seven starts, Gibson has won five with a 2.95 ERA and 1.05 WHIP.
Houston Astros – With the Astros ‘pen stretched thin, they called up Rogelio Armenteros, who pitched three scoreless innings to earn his first career save. Armenteros joins the Diamondbacks’ Jon Duplantier and Taylor Clarke as pitchers who recorded a save in their major league debut this season. Armenteros will likely be sent back down soon, but he couldn’t have asked for a better debut.
Hierarchy remains: Osuna | Pressly | Rondon.
His first blown save is more than a little painful: bloop hit by Brian McCann with two outs in the bottom of the ninth, the Phillies up by one, runners on second and third.
Just like that the Phillies are 2 1/2 behind.
Joins the 10-SB club.
Much, much more exclusive than the other club.
Dario Agrazal (P) PIT - Jun. 14
Agrazal will be called up from Triple-A Indianapolis to start Saturday against the Marlins, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 24-year-old will be making his MLB debut. He passed through waivers unclaimed in the offseason but has a strong 3.27 ERA through 12 starts this season across the two highest levels of the minors, pairing a decent 20.2 percent strikeout rate with an excellent 3.5 percent walk rate.
This year every team in both Triple-A leagues is a hitter's park because they are using the MLB baseball. In Double-A, using the old minor league baseball, homers are actually down -- or they were in the first month (not sure if they still are).
McCann gets 1,000th RBI with walk-off single ... what a story this guy is ... he's been easy and fun to root for for 15 seasons ... well done, sir!
Tatis rocked a 2-1 cutter from Davis into center field at 115.9 mph. That’s the hardest ball a Padre has hit this season.
... at Coors, anything seems possible :-)
11 runs after the 8th inning seems like a lot.
3 HRs from Hunter ... a good day!
While San Antonio was Pades' AA club, my understanding is that it was NOT a hitter's park ...
06.13... Franchy Cordero (elbow) left a rehab game Wednesday at Triple-A El Paso due to an apparent leg injury.
Spin: Cordero was trying to beat out a grounder and wound up on the turf after crossing first base. The exact nature and severity of the injury is unknown. He was able to walk off the field under his own power but had a noticeable limp. Cordero has been on the injured list since April 7 because of a right elbow sprain, and this leg issue figures to set him back at least another week.
He hit one OVER the hitting background in straight away CF in KC.
#3 landed on the tracks....a long way from where it was launched. Such a smooth, easy, and powerful swing.
He's starting to lock in. His power is prodigious.
After coming off the DL he's finally hitting in AA. Maybe I'll take a ride out to Bowie to see him in person.
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/14/sports/lucas-giolito-chicago-white-sox.html
Oddly, there's no mention of his brand-new slider.
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I watched him for a coupe of innings of innings last night. He has a much shorter, more compact delivery than last year. That's the difference. Almost a quick pitch.