What Craig Counsell must change to save this Cubs season
Chicago's season is spiraling out of control, and while Counsell can't fix the offense by himself, he also can't just sit around and watch the collapse.
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How Rafael Devers and Tony Vitello can write a different script for Giants season
The San Francisco Giants have to be patient in their turnaround or risk blowing the whole thing up prematurely.
Dodgers rediscover World Series-winning formula … and it’s only May
The home runs. The lockdown relief pitching. Look familiar?
Yankees suggested to bring up Carlos Lagrange but not use him like most fans think – sportingnews.com
Yankees suggested to bring up Carlos Lagrange but not use him like most fans think sportingnews.com
Yankees’ short-term shortstop plan obvious — the long game is another story
José Caballero should not lose the shortstop job he recently won.
How the Cubs can stop these 4 surging Brewers before the NL Central race tightens
Milwaukee is once again breathing down their rival's neck ahead of a crucial series at Wrigley. How can Chicago finally grab hold of this division for good?
How the Pirates can fix their disastrous bullpen before it tanks their playoff hopes
For the Pittsburgh Pirates to snap their prolonged postseason drought, the bullpen will have to be addressed.
How the Braves were built: 5 shocking decisions that turned Atlanta into NL favorites
The Atlanta Braves are thriving, and some unpopular decisions made by Alex Anthopoulos have a lot to do with that.
How the Brewers can overcome Craig Counsell's Cubs in 4 easy steps
The Milwaukee Brewers are trailing their arch rival Chicago Cubs in a crowded NL Central race right now, but there are ways to make up ground.
Distractions every MLB division leader must avoid: Dalton Rushing is in his villain era
The Dodgers have given the rest of the league just one more reason to wish for their downfall, but what other contenders need to keep their wits about them?
How the Cubs can win the World Series in 4 MLB trade deadline heists
The Chicago Cubs can solidify themselves as World Series favorites by making a trade deadline blockbuster.
Mariners' Luis Castillo is the key to making a break in tight-knit AL West – sportingnews.com
Mariners' Luis Castillo is the key to making a break in tight-knit AL West sportingnews.com
Dodgers' Dave Roberts reportedly switches Shohei Ohtani plan vs. Astros after 0-17 slump – sportingnews.com
Dodgers' Dave Roberts reportedly switches Shohei Ohtani plan vs. Astros after 0-17 slump sportingnews.com
Anthony Volpe needs follow tested blueprint as Yankees show they’re all in after facts changed
The Yankees acted rationally and correctly Sunday afternoon when they told Anthony Volpe he was being optioned to the minors.
Yankees optioning Anthony Volpe indicates Aaron Boone has taken a step forward
Aaron Boone applying logic to Anthony Volpe is a positive development for the Yankees
Carlos Mendoza’s preposterous over-managing came back to bite Mets
But analytics-based spreadsheets tell modern managers to use their predetermined parade of relievers, even if the next one is just the latest in a series of ineffective placeholders.
Mets’ post-Pete Alonso first base plan keeps looking worse: ‘Made it a weakness’
The early returns have been perhaps worse than anyone could have imagined.
Dodgers' Dave Roberts says Kyle Tucker, Freddie Freeman decision is permanent moving forward – sportingnews.com
Dodgers' Dave Roberts says Kyle Tucker, Freddie Freeman decision is permanent moving forward sportingnews.com
The 11 possible Mets miscalculations that have sent season horribly awry
Miscalculations should be expected, but the Mets may have made a few too many.
Don’t over think it: Dodgers must let Shohei Ohtani hit, even when he pitches
Don’t even think about it. Don’t even think that Shohei Ohtani should be held out of the Dodgers’ lineup on days he is their starting pitcher. Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates during the second inning against the New York Mets at Dodger Stadium on April 15, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo...
Carlos Mendoza’s lineup shakeup pays off but it still wasn’t enough
Carlos Mendoza’s changes worked for one day, even if the result was another loss.
Padres pull an unusual move with the struggling Fernando Tatis Jr.
The San Diego Padres are doing everything they can to wake up the slumping Fernando Tatis Jr. San Diego revealed before Saturday’s game against the Colorado Rockies that they are starting the three-time All-Star Tatis at second base for the contest. It marks the first time in Tatis’ entire MLB career that he has started … The post Padres pull an unusual move with the struggling Fernando Tatis Jr. appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Why Padres started Fernando Tatis Jr. at second base for first time
As the San Diego Padres decided to start Fernando Tatis Jr. at second base on Saturday ahead of the matchup against the Colorado Rockies, fans have been buzzing at the position change. With Tatis looking to shake off an early-season slump for the Padres, manager Craig Stammen discusses the change and the excitement that comes […] The post Why Padres started Fernando Tatis Jr. at second base for first time appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Why Fernando Tatis Jr. is playing second base for Padres — and how it's even dumber than it seems – sportingnews.com
Why Fernando Tatis Jr. is playing second base for Padres — and how it's even dumber than it seems sportingnews.com