Boston Red Sox
Most hard-hit balls in 2019
incl. postseason (HH = 95+ mph)
1. DJ LeMahieu: 257 (12 in post)
2. Rafael Devers: 253
3. Jose Abreu: 237
4. Mookie Betts: 235
5. Anthony Rendon: 230 (12 in post)
Astros: We were only whistling to make sure the Yankees weren't gonna whistle..."
MLB: Founded. Case closed.
MLB has looked into question of Astros whistling from their dugout (allegedly to signal identity/placement of forthcoming pitch), and MLB found no evidence of cheating
RT @ChadBlue_: Jacob Heyward tossed in an Arizona Fall League game for arguing balls and strikes called by a robot umpire. https://t.co/toO2OrXXCe
RT @ByChrisMason: Looking for something to listen to on your ride home?
@bradfo and I got into what it's like being the new kid in a clubhouse, his bromance with Joe Kelly, the joy of halftime buffets, and a whole lot more on the changing Boston media landscape. https://t.co/kUThSnxnZ9
Do you feel like you can contribute right away?
Benjamin Watson: Yeah, it course
Funny, the Doral Club wasnāt good enough for the PGA so they moved to a better club in Mexico.
RT @DShulman_ESPN: #TBT Aaron Boone and I calling the World Series for ā¦@MLBonESPNRadioā© back in 2015. Wonder whatever happened to him.... https://t.co/RAwHyhDJTQ
"Why isnāt it OK that you can actually ask these questions, and be concerned at the same time for the game you love? Instead of it always being under the cheesy, heās-the-get-off-my-lawn guy? Thatās what I donāt understand.ā https://t.co/o9bTLLhGim
Most historic #WorldSeries win?
Cubs in 2016, 108 years, longest drought ever.
White Sox in 2005, 88 years, first win since Black Sox Scandal.
Red Sox in 2004, 86 years, "Curse of the Bambino," down 3-0 ALCS comeback.
Phillies in 1980, 77* years (first ever), founded in 1883.
New @Starting9 is up! We talk about the Nats dusting the Cards, the ALCS through three games, how we see the rest of the series playing out, Joe Maddon to the Angels, other open managerial spots and potential candidates and more.
Listen here: https://t.co/tugugFDJ2q
RT @megrowler: .@_Ben_Clemens, once a finance sort, wrote about the reported changes to MLB's ownership rules, and what it might mean for baseball when maximizing profit collides with maximizing winning. Definitely worth your time. https://t.co/oCkJGNdgja
Could #RedSox build bullpen around Workman in 2020?
https://t.co/HEh3ofmGHL
Donāt forget to vote our guy @Rafael_Devers for the @MLBPAA #HeartandHustle Award: https://t.co/PbA11UP40y #MiLB #PawSox #RedSox #MLB @RedSox
RT @jcmccaffrey: The Red Sox plan to add to their bullpen this offseason, but what kind of additions will they make? A look at some of the setup men on the free agent market that could supplement the existing group https://t.co/uSyRO47ASb
I would suggest you try to complete your analysis soon. Vote is coming this fall. I am happy to assist in passing your work onto the committee.
@GordonEdes @baseball_ref Thanks Gordon. I appreciate it. Im in the middle of an analysis of it and hope to prove him worthy of the Hall. I think where he ranks when he retired is more important than where he ranks today.
I actually didn't include him because he eventually wore a number
@GordonEdes Plus thereās that Ruth guy
Podcast Silent Assassin https://t.co/Of19HNz7ll Chris Singleton on Game 4 of the AL Championship Series -- the big X-factor, Tanaka/Greinke, Stanton; Sarah Langs and the numbers; Keith Law on the prospects he saw in the Arizona Fall League, and on what should be next for TEX, SEA
RT @OffDayPod: Recording new podcast this afternoon and @JumboHart and @RyanHannable need questions!! Some of these will also be featured in upcoming @OffDayPod mailbag. Get them in now!
MLB free agency: Boston Red Sox to pursue reliever; will Brandon Workman remain closer in 2020 or should Boston add one? https://t.co/H7okAshFWX
With Scott McGregor hours before he threw this pitch to Stargell
40 Years Ago Today: Pittsburgh #Pirates legend Willie Stargell hits a HR in Game 7 of the World Series vs. the Baltimore Orioles. "Pops" hit .400 with 3 HR's in the series and was named MVP! (October 17, 1979) #MLB #Postseason #History https://t.co/8MyrVy2MBD
