Rubbing Mud

Hot Leather, Cold Leather$

by Matthew Trueblood 9/11

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Defense might not always show up in the box score, but it can still make a difference in the stretch run.

Preparándolos

by Matthew Trueblood 9/09

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Cuando se trata de Cleveland y el pitcheo, la política es verificar para luego confiar.

Preparing Them For It$

by Matthew Trueblood 9/08

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When it comes to Cleveland and pitching, it's a policy of verify, then trust.

Chaos Management$

by Matthew Trueblood 9/04

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Casey Mize's evolution as starter makes him a key cog in Detroit's playoff plans.

Big Guy in a Little Zone$

by Matthew Trueblood 9/03

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Ryan Jeffers discusses the trials of being a big-bodied catcher as the strike zone shrinks.

Turning a Corner$

by Matthew Trueblood 8/27

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Lousy was a step up. For Colson Montgomery, this is something else.

Un giro a la izquierda en Houston

by Matthew Trueblood 8/21

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Los Astros han cambiado la ventaja del pelotón por otros beneficios potenciales.

A Left Turn in Houston$

by Matthew Trueblood 8/20

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The Astros have traded the platoon advantage for other potential benefits.

Winning is Exhausting. The Brewers Aren’t Tired.$

by Matthew Trueblood 8/18

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The Brewers recent run ranks them among some of the best of all time. They're deserving of it.

Gone Flat$

by Matthew Trueblood 8/13

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Unfortunately for Kyle Tucker, we know enough about mechanics now to know that the fixes aren't simple.

Does Baserunning Matter?$

by Matthew Trueblood 7/30

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Digging into one of the sport's most inconvenient truths.

The Reverse Halo Effect$

by Matthew Trueblood 7/29

Call it "olah," if you like.

Game Day: Reds at Mets$

by Matthew Trueblood 7/21

You can always survive. If.

Team REGAES$

by Matthew Trueblood 7/17

The Brewers are being selectively aggressive. They're just selecting something different from everyone else.

Donde la goma se encuentra con la suela

by Matthew Trueblood 7/15

Tanto y tantísimo depende del pie trasero.

Where the Rubber Meets the Sole$

by Matthew Trueblood 7/14

So much depends upon a back foot.