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Pitching Woes

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sports4 months ago

Phillies Secure NL East Title with Dramatic Win Over Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers' season is at risk due to their struggling bullpen, which has been overworked and ineffective, leading to recent losses and diminishing their chances for a first-round playoff bye. Despite efforts to improve, their relief pitchers have failed in critical moments, and organizational issues have contributed to the problem. With a tough remaining schedule and a depleted bullpen, the Dodgers face an uncertain postseason future, emphasizing the importance of winning as many remaining games as possible.

sports2 years ago

Cardinals' Willson Contreras undergoes surprising position change.

The St. Louis Cardinals are hoping to address their struggling pitching staff by recasting Willson Contreras as a designated hitter and outfielder, with limited time at catcher. The team hopes that familiarity with Andrew Knizner, the primary starter, will help steady the underperforming pitching staff. Contreras, who signed a five-year, $87.5 million deal with the Cardinals this past winter, has been encouraged by the results of his adjustments at the plate and positioning, but the team has decided to side with years of familiarity for Knizner over months with Contreras.