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Interesting. Not what has been happening tonight. Kirby has gotten calls on a few pitches just outside the zone - as you have obviously seen - and this is bad news for the Tigers. Torres chasing the 3-2 pitch that was just outside to end the third was quite likely influenced by Porter’s zone.

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David Laurila FanGraphs @davidlaurila.bsky.social · 14h

Guessing that tonight’s home plate umpire has one of the most pitcher-friendly strike zones in MLB.

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David Laurila FanGraphs @davidlaurila.bsky.social · 14h

The first game I have any memories of was played on today’s date in 1968. Jim Northrup hit a two-run triple. Mickey Lolich logged a CG win on two days rest. All these years later, and with apologies to my Mariners friends, go Tigers.

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slangsonsports.bsky.social @slangsonsports.bsky.social · 15h

teams playing in their home ballparks are 66-67 all time in winner-take-all postseason games

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David Laurila FanGraphs @davidlaurila.bsky.social · 21h

Nice day to visit Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts.

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David Laurila FanGraphs @davidlaurila.bsky.social · 1d

A .303 BA, a whole bunch of doubles, more walks than strikeouts, a 120 wRC+. Succeeded Williams, Yaz, and Rice as Red Sox left fielder. Big favorite of mine in the years following my 1988 move to Boston.

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Emily Giambalvo @emilygiam.bsky.social · 1d

How America’s favorite sports bet is fueling sportsbook profits

Parlays are becoming more popular, accounting for an increasing share of the money wagered on sports, according to a Post analysis of betting data. Bettors lose billions a year on these bets.

www.washingtonpost.com/sports/inter...

Americans can’t stop betting parlays. Sportbooks are cashing in.

As betting booms, parlays are accounting for an increasing share of the money wagered on sports, according to a Washington Post analysis of state data.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Matt Martell @mattmartell.fangraphs.com · 2d

Yankee fans are booing at the singing of "O Canada" before tonight's Game 4. Pretty poor taste

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David Laurila FanGraphs @davidlaurila.bsky.social · 2d

Or Wrigley Field, to be honest.

David Laurila FanGraphs @davidlaurila.bsky.social · 2d

I wish I was at Comerica Park.

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David Laurila FanGraphs @davidlaurila.bsky.social · 2d

I wish I was at Comerica Park.

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David Laurila FanGraphs @davidlaurila.bsky.social · 2d

The postseason means more game-focused content at FanGraphs, but there are still features. This one is targeted toward Cubs fans.

FanGraphs Baseball @fangraphs.com · 3d

Brad Keller and Drew Pomeranz Are Rejuvenated Relievers in Chicago blogs.fangraphs.com/brad-keller-...

Brad Keller and Drew Pomeranz Are Rejuvenated Relievers in Chicago

Question marks coming into the season, both pitchers have made meaningful contributions out of the Cubs bullpen.

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Michael Rosen @michaelrosen.bsky.social · 4d

even by snell's usual standard this is some strong commitment to not throwing anything over the heart of the plate

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David Laurila FanGraphs @davidlaurila.bsky.social · 5d

Thanks. Kind of came out of nowhere, and hopefully doesn’t get worse.

David Laurila FanGraphs @davidlaurila.bsky.social · 5d

Carpal tunnel syndrome and/or arthritis in the hands - whatever it is that has rudely introduced itself - is not conducive to work as a writer, nor is it great for sleep.

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David Laurila FanGraphs @davidlaurila.bsky.social · 5d

Nutting actually said “Results are the only thing that matter”? If so, those words presumably weren’t spoken with a straight face.

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FanGraphs Baseball @fangraphs.com · 6d

Sunday Notes: Detroit’s Will Vest Developed Into a Quality Closer blogs.fangraphs.com/sunday-notes...

Sunday Notes: Detroit’s Will Vest Developed Into a Quality Closer

Plus Ceddanne Rafaela on his season, Dillon Dingler on nerves, Alex Cora on the Astros, Dusty Baker hung out with hippies, facts and stats galore, and more.

blogs.fangraphs.com

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Jon Becker @jon-becker.com · 7d

A lot of coaching staff exits getting announced, which you can follow on the coaching staff grid over at @fangraphs.com: www.fangraphs.com/roster-resou...

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David Laurila FanGraphs @davidlaurila.bsky.social · 8d

This is over my head, to be honest.

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Jason Beck @jasonbeck.bsky.social · 8d

Opponents were 4-for-5 with 3 extra-base hits, 16 walks and 0 K's after getting a 3-0 count against Jack Flaherty in regular season. He recovered to fan Jose Ramirez and end first inning.

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