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MLB: Hader and Doolittle’s Struggles Highlight the Effects of Relying Too Much on One Pitch

Aug 19, 2019

Major League Baseball, Milwaukee Brewers, Opinions & Predictions, Washington Nationals

If you were asked to name the five best relievers in Major League Baseball back in spring training, there's a strong chance that Josh Hader and Sean Doolittle would've been on your list. Fast forward to mid-Aug...

Despite Bullpenning Trend, the Prototypical Ace Will Never Fade Into the Dark

Robbie Stratakos

Feb 26, 2019

Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions

Trends can be cool, but they can also be annoying. In Major League Baseball, the reliance on bullpens, more specifically bullpen day, is a trend that has generated mixed reviews. It's unconventional and somewha...

Free Agency: Somebody, Just Please Sign Craig Kimbrel Already

Tom Dorsa

Jan 29, 2019

Major League Baseball, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions

There are two types of Craig Kimbrel. The first being a former National League Rookie of the Year who controls the late parts of games with a menacing 99 mph fastball and a wipeout power curveball, a pitch that...

Carl Edwards Jr. Making Waves out of Chicago’s Bullpen

Matt Wojciak

Aug 2, 2016

Chicago Cubs, Features, Video

After Chicago Cubs starter Brian Matusz was rocked (shocker!) for six earned runs over three innings (by allowing two-run homers in each inning) in Sunday’s matchup against the Seattle Mariners, Cubs right-hand...

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MLB: Hader and Doolittle’s Struggles Highlight the Effects of Relying Too Much on One Pitch

Despite Bullpenning Trend, the Prototypical Ace Will Never Fade Into the Dark

Free Agency: Somebody, Just Please Sign Craig Kimbrel Already

Carl Edwards Jr. Making Waves out of Chicago’s Bullpen