Rubbing Mud

The Implications of ‘No Days Off’ in the Playoffs$

by Matthew Trueblood 9/16

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The makeup of playoff rosters is going to be drastically different from the recent past.

Alec Mills’ Blueprint For Success$

by Matthew Trueblood 9/14

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In no-hitting the Brewers, the Cubs' starter showed what he's capable of while receiving a little help along the way.

A Trade Deadline As Much About Questions As Answers$

by Matthew Trueblood 9/01

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At this deadline, there were still teams willing to live in the moment, but several were cowed by the strangeness, the uncertainty, and the moving goalposts.

Rubbing Mud: The Unsung Stars of Slam Diego$

by Matthew Trueblood 8/28

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Wil Myers and Jake Cronenworth have been solid producers for the continuously fun Padres.

Rubbing Mud: A Three-Team Race in a Race-Challenged Season$

by Matthew Trueblood 8/26

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Expanded playoffs have sucked the drama out of divisional races, but the AL Central is doing its best to make it interesting.

Rubbing Mud: Is Willy Adames Good?$

by Matthew Trueblood 8/25

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Willy Adames is hitting for more power and a good slash line. Why isn't DRC+ buying into his changes?

Rubbing Mud: How Bryce Harper is Avoiding the Strikeout$

by Matthew Trueblood 8/20

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The Phillies' slugger has altered his approach.

Rubbing Mud: Sinker, Cutter, Soldier, Spy$

by Matthew Trueblood 8/14

Tyler Chatwood and Jon Lester have both made adjustments to succeed this season. For Chatwood to elevate himself to Lester's level, however, he might need a different sort of adjustment.