All articles tagged with #pitching strategy
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has adopted a more relaxed and innovative approach to managing his team during the playoffs, notably by relying less on traditional bullpen management and more on starting pitchers, which has contributed to their success. The article highlights Roberts' strategic shift, the Dodgers' pitching challenges due to injuries, and the ongoing debate about team spending and salary caps in baseball.
The Dodgers have adjusted their NLCS pitching plan, opting to start Blake Snell in Game 1 and Yoshinobu Yamamoto in Game 2, delaying Shohei Ohtani's pitching appearance to potentially later in the series to optimize rest and performance, while also allowing him to focus on improving his offensive slump.
The Detroit Tigers and Seattle Mariners are set for a decisive Game 5 of the ALDS at T-Mobile Park, with high energy, strategic pitching plans, and a packed crowd, as both teams aim to advance to the AL Championship Series, with key pitchers Tarik Skubal and George Kirby expected to play crucial roles.
Ranger Suárez pitched effectively for the Phillies but was pulled early on a planned pitch count due to shoulder and back issues, contributing to a 5-1 win over the Reds, with key home runs from Sosa, Bohm, and Schwarber. The team aims to manage Suárez's workload to prevent injuries and plans to reassess his pitch limits in upcoming games.
Tigers manager AJ Hinch explained his decision to pull pitcher Tarik Skubal from a scoreless game, citing strategic reasons and player health considerations amid a long season with multiple injured starters. Hinch emphasized that the decision was made with intent and awareness of fatigue and game context, not just game strategy, and neither he nor Skubal second-guessed it. The team is preparing for upcoming series against the White Sox with a planned pitching rotation.
The New York Yankees are using an opener for the first time since 2021, with reliever Jimmy Cordero starting Monday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Jhony Brito had been scheduled to start, but it's likely he will pitch the bulk of the innings. The move may be due to the Blue Jays' tough right-handed batters, with Cordero having success against righties this season. Brito has struggled in his last six outings and may be sent to Triple-A soon. The Yankees last used an opener in August 2021.