Brett Coomer/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images He’s not earning his $70 million this post-season Shohei Ohtani may be a shoe-in for the NL MVP award, in the first year of “that” contract with the Dodgers. But his post-season performance has been less impressive. Seven games in, he is hitting only (6-for-32), with an OPS of .677. It’s far from his regular season … [Read more...] about Playoff Gameday Thread, #15: Say it ain’t Shohei
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Eight Players Elect Free Agency
As the offseason nears, a number of players elect minor league free agency each week. These players are separate from six-year MLB free agents, who’ll reach the open market five days after the conclusion of the World Series. Eligible minor leaguers can begin electing free agency as soon as the regular season wraps up. These players were all outrighted off a team’s 40-man roster … [Read more...] about Eight Players Elect Free Agency
Del Castillo lands on 2024 All-Rookie Second Team
Snake Bytes 10/16: Defensive Chops
Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images The Diamondbacks have five players who were nominated for Gold Gloves. Yet another indication of progress in the right direction, even if this season ended on a sour note. Diamondbacks News Five Diamondbacks Named Gold Glove FinalistsWhile it is unlikely all five players sweep, there is also an argument that the team had one player, … [Read more...] about Snake Bytes 10/16: Defensive Chops
Five D-backs nominated for Gold Gloves
Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images Let’s look at their chances There was a perception that the Diamondbacks’ defense took something of a step back this season overall. Some of the metrics seems to back this up: UZR declined from 33.7 to 27.3, while DRS really collapsed, going from +46 to +14. However, not all the numbers agree: Statcast’s Outs Above Average actually … [Read more...] about Five D-backs nominated for Gold Gloves