Billy Hamilton has been more than holding his own at the plate for two-plus months. But is he long for the lead-off spot in CIN? Also: injury updates in CHC, Marte earns manager's ire in PIT, and a multitude of rotation options in STL.
Anthony Rizzo has averaged 32 HR per season from 2014-17 while batting .282. However, through 435 AB in 2018, he has a .267 BA with 20 HR. What’s going on here? Plus, German Marquez, Cesar Hernandez, Robert Gsellman, and Joe Panik.
Trea Turner isn't running as often as he did a season ago, but still leads the majors in stolen bases. Plus, Steven Souza, Austin Hedges, Zack Godley, and Nick Pivetta.
Dellin Betances is expected to take over as the regular closer while Aroldis Chapman is out. Plus, Justin Upton lands on DL, Kelvin Herrera activated, and Jose Abreu has surgery.
Jose Leclerc's dominance was never in question—and suddenly his control isn't an issue as he takes over the ninth inning in TEX. Brian McCann's imminent return to HOU, LAA's infield auditions, Dustin Fowler and more...
Billy Hamilton has been more than holding his own at the plate for two-plus months. But is he long for the lead-off spot in CIN? Also: injury updates in CHC, Marte earns manager's ire in PIT, and a multitude of rotation options in STL.
Anthony Rizzo has averaged 32 HR per season from 2014-17 while batting .282. However, through 435 AB in 2018, he has a .267 BA with 20 HR. What’s going on here? Plus, German Marquez, Cesar Hernandez, Robert Gsellman, and Joe Panik.
Trea Turner isn't running as often as he did a season ago, but still leads the majors in stolen bases. Plus, Steven Souza, Austin Hedges, Zack Godley, and Nick Pivetta.
Dellin Betances is expected to take over as the regular closer while Aroldis Chapman is out. Plus, Justin Upton lands on DL, Kelvin Herrera activated, and Jose Abreu has surgery.
Jose Leclerc's dominance was never in question—and suddenly his control isn't an issue as he takes over the ninth inning in TEX. Brian McCann's imminent return to HOU, LAA's infield auditions, Dustin Fowler and more...