I find the Astros start fascinating. I would guess that most of us think they'll turn it on at some point and this will be forgotten; but I do wonder if there's something more to it than just a slow startJosh Hader, 2023
56.1 innings, 8 ERs (1.28 ERA)
Josh Hader, 2024
7.2 innings, 8 ERs (9.39 ERA)
Their team does seem good though, right? I'm reminded of the 2011 Red Sox. Dug a 2-10 hole to start the year but did climb out of it. Only going 7-20 in September really killed them (that team DID win 90 games). Maybe the Astros should stay away from chicken and beer as the playoff approach.I find the Astros start fascinating. I would guess that most of us think they'll turn it on at some point and this will be forgotten; but I do wonder if there's something more to it than just a slow start
Framber's elbow will go a long way toward answering your question.I find the Astros start fascinating. I would guess that most of us think they'll turn it on at some point and this will be forgotten; but I do wonder if there's something more to it than just a slow start
The Marins have decided to option their best pitcher - Max Meyer (17 inning pitched, 3 walks, 14 strikeouts, 2.12 era) to monitor his usage and preserve his arm for the second half. Meyer is coming off a missed season due to Tommy John surgery. On the surface this seems reasonable, but I have a few thoughts."Tough sending Max out, obviously, one of our better pitchers if not the best pitcher so far in the early part of the season," manager Skip Schumaker said. "We kind of let him know that there was a chance this was going to happen just to protect him and what our organization thinks of him and how highly they think of him, because of his workload and innings that he's had the last couple years. Combined, there's not too many innings on that arm. So [president of baseball operations] Peter [Bendix] laid out kind of a game plan on what that looks like moving forward and talking with Max, and I think we're all on the same page."
According to Schumaker, Meyer will not be shut down. Rather, he will pitch once a week in three-inning stints for the Jumbo Shrimp so he can be available in the second half. The entire pitching staff’s workload will be something to monitor as the season progresses.
I did a double take when I checked the standings and saw they're 7-16, 4th worst in MLB! That's wild.Cristian Javier to the IL with neck discomfort, it is getting late early for the Astros.
Not sure how significant this drop is with a week left, but IIRC league-wide HR are down while hard hit% and max exit velocities are in line with previous years. Points to changes with the ball.Offense is down significantly so far this year.
April/24 MLB OPS .696
April/23 MLB OPS .726
Seems crazy that there are more changes with the ball, doesn't it? It's like the neverending story. Especially strange that they would do something that depresses scoring again.Not sure how significant this drop is with a week left, but IIRC league-wide HR are down while hard hit% and max exit velocities are in line with previous years. Points to changes with the ball.
Part of the issue is they aren't very good at manufacturing a consistent product, even if they aren't putting a thumb on the scale.Seems crazy that there are more changes with the ball, doesn't it? It's like the neverending story. Especially strange that they would do something that depresses scoring again.
It's actually an aDDuctor strain.Blake Snell to the IL, abductor strain
Good news is, the Sox already have tons of guys like that, so we can avoid that particular refrain.Blake Snell to the IL, abductor strain
Bill Voss would agree ... if he couldMaybe a brick wall covered in ivy wasn’t such a good idea after all.