Lefty starter Andrew Heaney has been an intriguing addition to the Texas Rangers rotation this season. While his overall statistics may suggest a decent performance, a deeper dive reveals that his Fielding Independent Pitching (FIP) of 4.78 raises questions about the impact of fielding on his starts. In this article, we will examine Andrew Heaney’s numbers, particularly his … [Read more...] about Analyzing Andrew Heaney’s Performance with the Rangers: Unraveling the Impact of Fielding
AL Cy Young Award Race Includes Many Favorites
The AL Cy Young Award race offers different contenders. We’re starting to get a better idea of who the top pitchers are for the coveted award. While Shohei Ohtani was an early favorite before the season began, a few other names are standing out in the pack. As of June 6, an early look features a wide variety of options. Teams like the Tampa Bay Rays and Minnesota Twins have … [Read more...] about AL Cy Young Award Race Includes Many Favorites
2023 MLB Rookie of the Year Race 1.0
2023 MLB rookies are making an impact already in different ways after eight weeks of baseball. In the American League, there are some clear favorites including Japanese import Masataka Yoshida. He has been a star for the Boston Red Sox, but two other players are right behind him in terms of performance. Meanwhile, the National League has one potential frontrunner from Arizona. … [Read more...] about 2023 MLB Rookie of the Year Race 1.0
Red Sox Send Struggling Corey Kluber to the Bullpen
It has been a rough season for the Boston Red Sox‘s Corey Kluber. The former two-time Cy Young award winner is 2-6 with a 6.26 ERA this season, his first in Boston. Corey Kluber Goes to the Bullpen for the Red Sox With Corey Kluber headed for the bullpen, there is ambiguity for the Red Sox and the right-hander. Some pitchers feel becoming a reliever is a sign that they are no … [Read more...] about Red Sox Send Struggling Corey Kluber to the Bullpen
Rangers Off to Surprising Start
The Texas Rangers came into this season with uncertain expectations. Despite their major signings two offseasons ago, including Marcus Semien and Corey Seager, they struggled to a 68-94 record in 2022. That made it clear that the rebuild still needed time to come together fully. This past offseason, they continued their big spending by signing Jacob deGrom to a five-year, $185 … [Read more...] about Rangers Off to Surprising Start