Rubbing Mud

Rubbing Mud: Waiting for the Cubs’ Big Move$

by Matthew Trueblood 6/26

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Chicago seems set up to do something big, either next month or in free agency.

Manager in a Box: Dave Martinez$

by Matthew Trueblood 6/25

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What we know about the Nationals' rookie manager so far.

Manager in a Box: Aaron Boone$

by Matthew Trueblood 6/22

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What we know about the Yankees' rookie manager so far.

Manager in a Box: Alex Cora$

by Matthew Trueblood 6/19

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What we know about the Red Sox's rookie manager so far.

Manager in a Box: Gabe Kapler$

by Matthew Trueblood 6/15

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What we know about the Phillies' rookie manager so far.

Manager in a Box: Mickey Callaway$

by Matthew Trueblood 6/12

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What we know about the Mets' rookie manager so far.

Rubbing Mud: The Resounding Success of the 2018 Braves$

by Matthew Trueblood 5/23

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Atlanta's rebuild is way ahead of schedule and the rest of the NL East should be very worried.

Rubbing Mud: The Mini Powerhouse in Chanute, Kansas

by Matthew Trueblood 5/21

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Neosho County Community College and coach Steve Murry are producing MLB-caliber talents like David Bote and Matt Strahm.

Rubbing Mud: The Triumphant Past, Stormy Present, and Radical Future of the Sinker$

by Matthew Trueblood 5/16

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We're seeing the rapid evolution of a pitch, on a global scale.

Rubbing Mud: Jordan Hicks, Strikeout Scourge Fix$

by Matthew Trueblood 5/11

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Pitching to contact, at 100 miles per hour.

Rubbing Mud: A Giant Missed Moment$

by Matthew Trueblood 5/07

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Did the Giants make a mistake by not handing Steven Duggar an Opening Day gig?

Rubbing Mud: Jason Heyward Rises$

by Matthew Trueblood 5/01

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Written off as a free agent bust by many, Jason Heyward is showing signs of turning things around in a big way.

Rubbing Mud: Splitting Up$

by Matthew Trueblood 4/26

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The time is right for the splitter to make a comeback, led by Shohei Ohtani.

Rubbing Mud: Aging an Angel

by Matthew Trueblood 4/24

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Albert Pujols' recent quotes suggest that he's older than his listed age, but does it really matter?

Rubbing Mud: One Very Attractive Buffalo$

by Matthew Trueblood 4/19

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Some contending team figures to come calling for Rays catcher Wilson Ramos.

Rubbing Mud: Ryan Zimmerman and the Danger Zone$

by Matthew Trueblood 4/17

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Nationals manager Davey Martinez will eventually need to adjust Ryan Zimmerman's role to reflect his new reality.