The Cost of Mediocrity at Catcher
A deep dive into the 'replacement‑level killer' phenomenon at catcher, highlighting underperforming backstops across the playoff picture and the players who could provide the needed spark.
Jul 28, 2026
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Drew Romo
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MLB Lineup Evolution: Injuries and Platoons Reshape Early-Season Rotations
From the Angels’ third‑base experiments to the Rays’ outfield pairings, managers are leveraging health updates and matchup advantages to maximize production in the first weeks of the season.
Jun 20, 2026
Framing Weakness as a Strategic Weapon
An analysis of Statcast data reveals that catchers are more effective at overturning calls when they target zones where their framing is weakest, especially on the glove side of the plate.
Jun 10, 2026