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#1
Brewers Aren't the Same Team They Were a Month Ago
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sports1d ago

Brewers Aren't the Same Team They Were a Month Ago

https://www.si.com/mlb/brewers/onsi/brewers-aren-t-the-same-team-they-were-a-month-ago-pat3
Si.com
  • Milwaukee posted the best May record in MLB at 19-7, fueling a strong season arc.
  • Milwaukee owns MLB’s best ERA in May at 2.52, bolstering the run.
  • Key pitchers Misiorowski and Harrison are delivering on strong runs.
  • Injuries to Woodruff, Priester and Henderson have not derailed the club's progress.
  • Milwaukee moved into first in the NL Central in May, with the Cardinals 4 1/2 games back.
  • The team’s May performance contrasted with early-season chatter doubting Milwaukee’s viability.
  • The club’s resilience is highlighted by health returning to May performance.
  • Milwaukee’s improved pitching and depth helped overcome early-season injuries.
  • The May surge contributed to the division lead and momentum heading into June.
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#2
History Says Eight MLB Teams Are Already Almost Hopeless in Playoff Race
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sports23h ago

History Says Eight MLB Teams Are Already Almost Hopeless in Playoff Race

https://www.si.com/mlb/history-says-eight-mlb-teams-are-already-almost-hopeless-in-playoff-race
Si.com
  • Analysts say eight teams are almost hopeless in the playoff race after 54 games, highlighting poor starts for major contenders.
  • A 'Line of Doom' is set at 23–31, suggesting teams that start 23–31 are unlikely to salvage a playoff spot.
  • Since 1995 wild-card era, only the Astros in 2005 made the postseason after a 20–34 start.
  • Since 2022 expansion, only one team (2024 Mets) from 23–31 or worse reached the playoffs.
  • The article lists teams like Mariners, Rangers, Blue Jays among the worst in the early season stretch.
  • The odds referenced come from Baseball Reference, reflecting current playoff chances.
  • The piece emphasizes that a slow start in a long season does not guarantee failure, but lowers odds substantially.
  • The Nationals are not listed; the focus remains on the bottom-ranked teams relative to playoff chances.
  • The article frames the 12-team playoff field as insufficient to forgive a poor start.
  • The summary includes the notion that even with modern formats, strong early performance remains critical.
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#3
Projection Model Still Pessimistic About Red Sox's Power Output
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sports19h ago

Projection Model Still Pessimistic About Red Sox's Power Output

https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/projection-model-still-pessimistic-red-191338058.html
Sports.yahoo.com
  • ZiPS did not forecast any Red Sox hitter to reach 20 home runs before the season started.
  • Willson Contreras and Jarren Duran were on pace for 20 homers by June.
  • No Red Sox hitter is projected to reach 25 homers this season.
  • Trevor Story was the last Red Sox player to hit 25 homers before his injury-shortened season.
  • Wilyer Abreu showed early power but cooled off, with ZiPS predicting about a dozen more this season.
  • Ceddanne Rafaela could match last season's 16 homers if projections hold.
  • Roman Anthony remains sidelined with one homer this season, hindering power gains.
  • The Red Sox ended May with 44 team home runs, second-fewest in MLB.
  • The team led in doubles and climbed in OPS after back-to-back wins over Cleveland.
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Former Gamecock pitcher receives first-ever MLB call-up
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sports17h ago

Former Gamecock pitcher receives first-ever MLB call-up

https://www.on3.com/teams/south-carolina-gamecocks/news/former-gamecock-pitcher-receives-first-ever-mlb-call-up/
On3.com
  • TJ Shook's contract was selected by the Colorado Rockies, giving him his first MLB opportunity.
  • Shook played for South Carolina before turning pro, posting a 3.04 ERA in college.
  • He spent four years in the Brewers system and later moved to the Mets before reaching the Rockies.
  • Shook joined the Rockies after the Rule 5 Draft Triple-A phase and posted a strong 2.86 ERA in 28.1 innings this season.
  • Shook is the sixth former Gamecock in The Show, joining several other players across MLB teams.
  • Shook will be the second Gamecock to play for the Rockies, following Jim Stoops in 1998.
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deGrom's 100th career win comes at pesky Busch Stadium
#5 out of 6
sports15h ago

deGrom's 100th career win comes at pesky Busch Stadium

https://www.mlb.com/news/jacob-degrom-earns-his-100th-career-win
Mlb.com
  • DeGrom earns his 100th career win in a 2-1 Rangers victory over the Cardinals.
  • DeGrom celebrated the milestone by noting Nolan’s third birthday on the day of the win.
  • Jansen praised deGrom as a ‘legendary guy’ and a hardworking teammate.
  • The win followed a stretch of 27 consecutive scoreless innings by Rangers starters.
  • Duran delivered three hits, including an RBI double that broke the game’s tie.
  • Pederson’s RBI single provided the game-winning run in the fifth inning.
  • DeGrom attributed good command to the fastball and focused on hitting the glove.
  • deGrom highlighted returning to a pitching approach focused on the target rather than overthinking.
  • The Rangers improved at Busch Stadium after previously high ERA there.
  • Catcher Danny Jansen contributed to the win and praised teammates’ game planning.
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#6
Next time maybe don’t give up so many runs? Rays 9 Tigers 10
#6 out of 6
sports13h ago

Next time maybe don’t give up so many runs? Rays 9 Tigers 10

https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/next-time-maybe-don-t-015618805.html
Sports.yahoo.com
  • Detroit Tigers beat the Rays 10-9 after a back-and-forth game with late scoring and multiple home runs.
  • Griffin Jax started for the Rays but was pulled after four innings after a rough outing.
  • Tampa Bay pulled within striking distance with a two-run homer by Junior and a later three-run shot by Vilade.
  • Nick Fortes drove in two runs with a double as the Rays pieced together a late rally.
  • The Rays lost two players to injury, with Taylor Walls hamstring and Chandler Simpson hit in the mouth on a slide.
  • Steven Matz was set to start the following day for the Rays as they sought to rebound.
  • Detroit built early momentum with three first-inning runs keeping the Rays on the back foot.
  • Tigers’ scoring included a late-inning surge after Rays’ eight walks created opportunities for Detroit.
  • The Tigers ultimately sealed the 10-9 win despite Tampa Bay’s late comeback attempt.
  • The game featured multiple long home runs and high-stakes situational hitting on both sides.
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