Manny Machado has too much of a track record to be dropped from the five stars—even if he’s not hitting like an elite SS.
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Zack continues his bemused exploration of baseball anime, while Mary combs through the ashes to preview the upcoming Red Sox-Orioles series.
J.D. Martinez got off to a late start, but is traveling five star from here to 162. Mike Trout, out for a while, must make more pedestrian accomodations.
Notes on Ibandel Isabel, Dennis Santana, Jake Woodford, and more.
On the 10th episode of DFA, Bryan and R.J. reflect on the downgrade in Anaheim from Mike Trout to Eric Young Jr. Across Los Angeles, Brandon Morrow returns to the Dodgers’ bullpen, and the guys marvel over the players they didn’t know were still in the league. Plus much, much more!
Jose Altuve is as elite as they come—at any position.
Joey Votto is a beast, but so is Yonder Alonso (with fewer stars). Don’t worry when you don’t see Cody Bellinger.
Would you look at that—Buster Posey still ranks as No. 1. And even though he’s not a five-star performer, Francisco Cervelli still has value.
Notes on Tyler Hill, Tyler Mahle, Fernando Romero, Johan Mieses, Garrett Whitley, and more.