Tommy Helms, the 1966 National League Rookie of the Year and two-time All-Star, has died. He was 83 years old. The Hall of Fame remembers Reds, Astros, Pirates and Red Sox infielder Tommy Helms, who passed away at the age of 83. The 1966 National League Rookie of the Year was a two-time All-Star and Gold Glove Award winner at second base. pic.twitter.com/N8wN8zZawH — National … [Read more...] about 1966 NL Rookie of the Year Tommy Helms Passes Away
Return Of Sean Murphy Has Been Big For Atlanta
Since being reinstated from the injured list on April 8th, Braves catcher Sean Murphy has provided a shot in the arm to a lineup that desperately needed it. While just about everyone else is off to a sluggish start at the plate, Murphy cannot say the same. He wasted no time after returning, homering off Phillies ace Zack Wheeler in his first at-bat back. Welcome back, … [Read more...] about Return Of Sean Murphy Has Been Big For Atlanta
Dynamic Duo in Lineup Succeeding Early for Blue Jays
An offensive dynamic duo is emerging in the Toronto Blue Jays lineup with Andrés Giménez batting in front of Alejandro Kirk. Having the hot-hitting new Blue Jay, who has proven his offensive worthiness early this season, bat in front of Kirk has proven effective in the lineup. “They’re perfectly comfortable leaving [Andrés] Giménez where he is… And I love [Alejandro] Kirk … [Read more...] about Dynamic Duo in Lineup Succeeding Early for Blue Jays
Hitting Changes Have Helped Corbin Carroll
Hitting changes have helped Arizona Diamondbacks Corbin Carroll so far this season. He is off to a torrid start with the modifications he made to his hitting. He is holding his hands higher and has the bat more upright. His new approach has shown self-assurance and poise at the plate. Second Half of 2024 The adjustments started in the second half of 2024. Among the tweaks, … [Read more...] about Hitting Changes Have Helped Corbin Carroll
Analyzing the Performance of the Yankees’ Rotation in Early Season Struggles
Coming into spring training, the New York Yankees expected to roll out one of the league’s strongest starting rotations come opening day. During the spring, three of their top starters went down to injury, with ace Gerrit Cole undergoing Tommy John surgery, reigning American League Rookie of the Year Luis Gil suffering a lat strain, and Clark Schmidt suffering rotator cuff … [Read more...] about Analyzing the Performance of the Yankees’ Rotation in Early Season Struggles