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
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Playoff Gameday Thread, #14: Guardians look to come back
Brett Coomer/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images Will anyone score against the Dodgers ever again? After the Mets successfully took the road advantage away from the Dodgers by winning yesterday in Los Angeles, the Guardians will seek to do the same to the Yankees in New York. They are seen as the plucky underdogs in terms of payroll, though it helps being in the AL … [Read more...] about Playoff Gameday Thread, #14: Guardians look to come back
Diamondbacks get 5 Gold Glove finalists, including 2023 winners Gabriel Moreno, Christian Walker
The Arizona Diamondbacks had five players named by Rawlings as Gold Glove finalists on Tuesday, including 2023 winners catcher Gabriel Moreno and first baseman Christian Walker. Second baseman Ketel Marte and right fielder Jake McCarthy were named first-time finalists while left fielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. picked up his first since 2020 as a Toronto Blue Jay. Arizona’s five … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks get 5 Gold Glove finalists, including 2023 winners Gabriel Moreno, Christian Walker
5 D-backs recognized for defense, named Gold Glove finalists
The First Pitch Matters
Jordan Montgomery. | Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images 9 D-backs control the strike zone. Inspiration. Today, Jordan Montgomery inspired me to write. After writing A New Plan for Diamondbacks Pitchers, Jordan Montgomery continued to concern me (he must improve, but how can he improve?). A better fastball was not likely his path forward. And whatever path he takes, … [Read more...] about The First Pitch Matters