Here is a postmortem examination of Sunday’s game. And another one. Shadows or no shadows, the Angels simply didn’t score enough runs. Not to worry, though, because the Dodgers are also struggling. Here comes the clash of former titans tonight.
Joe Maddon got a mohawk just before he was fired. At least it’s a little less permanent than a tattoo.
Noah Syndergaard remains effective at preventing hitters from making solid contact even though he has lost some of the zip on his fastball.
Yasmani Grandal is now on the ten day IL due to lower back spasms. There seems to be a lot of that going around. Stephen Strasburg is back on the injured list as well.
Our old friend Sean Newcomb was just designated for assignment by the Cubs. The Twins just selected the contract of Elliot Soto.
Texas advanced to the College World Series.
The Boras Corporation is hiring data and market analysts. Meanwhile MLB is hiring a senior software engineer.
Photo credit: Rex Fregosi
