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An All-Star Slugger and a 'Mic Guy': Kyle Schwarber Has a Revered Presence

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martin @martinrickman.bsky.social · 7d

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It takes a lot of talent to be an All-Star slugger and provide leadership to bring teammates together. Kyle Schwarber brings it all to the Phillies.

'He wants it': Have the Dodgers Found a Late-Inning Answer in Roki Sasaki?

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Rowan Kavner @rowankavner.bsky.social · 9d

The Dodgers advanced to the NLDS — and, vitally, might have found the late-inning answer they need.

Enter Roki Sasaki.

“It feels like he wants it.”

“Wow. That’s really all you can say, is ‘wow.’”

“That guy is gross.”

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Sasaki's dazzling postseason debut finished off the Dodgers' wild-card sweep of the Reds as their offense overpowered and their rotation overwhelmed.

'We'll get back up': Depleted Astros Miss Playoffs, Marking End of an Era

Rowan Kavner @rowankavner.bsky.social · 13d

On the end of an era in Houston…

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Has the golden era of Astros baseball officially been sealed, and is there hope for next season?

Shohei Ohtani is Fully Hitting AND Pitching. What Should We Expect in October?

Rowan Kavner @rowankavner.bsky.social · Sep 5

The fastest Dodger to 100 home runs with the franchise also might be a playoff weapon on the mound.

On Shohei Ohtani, who at the end of a milestone week as a hitter will try to build off a landmark outing as a pitcher, and what his progress means for October:

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Shohei Ohtani remains hot at the plate, while still finding his stride on the mount. So what will be his plan for the postseason?

Bad Habits Derailed Mookie Betts' Season. A New Mindset Might Salvage It.

Rowan Kavner @rowankavner.bsky.social · Aug 20

I know he dealt with some pitch tipping stuff, but what a fascinating year for Jesús Luzardo:

-10 starts of 6+ IP, 1 or 0 runs allowed
-6 starts of 5 or fewer IP, 4+ runs allowed

Still has an ERA over 4.00 on the year, but he has 7th-most Ks in MLB and a 2.32 ERA over last 5 starts.

Rowan Kavner @rowankavner.bsky.social · Aug 16

Bad habits led to Mookie Betts' worst year at the plate and an "X" next to all of his 2025 goals.

Except for one.

"Win"

Now on an 8-game hit streak entering a critical weekend, will a new mindset help salvage his season?

On his search for answers:

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In a season with unexpected obstacles, a change in Mookie Betts' mindset might get the Dodgers back on track.

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Rowan Kavner @rowankavner.bsky.social · Aug 6

We should probably be talking more, collectively, about Nathan Eovaldi's unreal season. Dude has a 1.38 ERA in 111 IP.

We've got a while to go, but the last player to finish a season with at least that many innings and that low of an ERA was Bob Gibson in 1968.

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Rowan Kavner @rowankavner.bsky.social · Jul 23

The Milwaukee Brewers have won 35 of their last 48 games. They enter Wednesday tied for the best record in MLB, despite a bottom-10 payroll.

How "a bunch of Average Joes" are, yet again, exceeding all expectations:

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Surprised By The Brewers? How A Bunch of ‘Average Joes’ Are Among MLB's Best

Despite a bottom-10 payroll, the Brewers are among MLB's best teams again extracting the most out of their talent.

Who is Jacob Misiorowski? Rookie All-Star Chats Pokémon, Card Collection

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Rowan Kavner @rowankavner.bsky.social · Jul 22

The Miz goes tonight looking to make it a W12 for the Brewers.

Before the All-Star Game, I chatted with the rookie standout about his Pokémon and sports card collections, late nights on eBay bidding for his card, a 'holy s---' moment vs. Nolan Arenado and more.

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Jacob Misiorowski talks about his All-Star season, facing big league stars on the mound, and his Pokémon cards.

Hamptons to Cape Cod to 'Absolutely Nothing': How All-Stars Saw Their Plans Change

Rowan Kavner @rowankavner.bsky.social · Jul 18

The dugout at Dodger Stadium is approximately one Misiorowski tall

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Rowan Kavner @rowankavner.bsky.social · Jul 16

As Clayton Kershaw was leaving the press conference room, Pedro Martinez stopped him to congratulate him and say a few words: “I’m going to be waiting for you in Cooperstown.”

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Rowan Kavner @rowankavner.bsky.social · Jul 15

There were 16 All-Star replacements named last week, which meant a bevy of travel alterations.

From a postponed trip to the Hamptons, to cancellations in Cape Cod and Miami, to no longer ordering in Chinese food in Milwaukee, how their plans changed:

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Plans change and trips gets canceled -- especially for these MLB All-Star replacements.

Soto?! Suzuki?! Every MLB Team's All-Star Snub, Including Some Head-Scratchers

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Peter Abraham @peteabeglobe.bsky.social · Jul 8

Bregman hopes to return by the end of the week. He will not play in the All-Star Game.

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Rowan Kavner @rowankavner.bsky.social · Jul 7

Among those not voted onto an All-Star team:

-NL hits leader
-NL RBI leader
-NL saves leader
-NL 1B leader in OPS
-NL OF leader in OBP
-AL 3B leader in HR/RBI
-AL OF No. 2 in OPS

Every team's biggest snub, ranked from 30 down to the most glaring omission:

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Every team’s biggest All-Star snub, ranked from 30 down to the most glaring omission in MLB.

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Rowan Kavner @rowankavner.bsky.social · Jul 5

There are, at this very moment, four players (min. 250 PA) with a 1.000+ OPS: Aaron Judge, Shohei Ohtani and two catchers.

It is absurd what Cal Raleigh and Will Smith are doing this year.

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Rowan Kavner @rowankavner.bsky.social · Jul 5

The crowd keeps chanting "Jeter" for some reason, but I'm pretty sure that's Altuve.

Clayton Kershaw becomes the 20th player — and possibly the last? — to 3,000 strikeouts

Rowan Kavner @rowankavner.bsky.social · Jul 3

Max Muncy said he’s looking at roughly six weeks out with the knee injury, which, while disappointing, is about best case scenario considering how it looked at the time. No structural damage.

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Rowan Kavner @rowankavner.bsky.social · Jul 3

The first was against Skip Schumaker, who was born in 1980. The latest was against Vinny Capra, born in 1996.

On Clayton Kershaw, 3,000 strikeouts, one last box checked off the Hall of Fame resumé and a club few, if any, will join again:

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Adding to his Hall of Fame resumé in his 18th season, the Dodgers' all-time strikeout leader hit a milestone that few, if any, will reach again.

Rowan Kavner @rowankavner.bsky.social · Jul 3

Kershaw 3,000

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Rowan Kavner @rowankavner.bsky.social · Jul 3

Dave Roberts on Clayton Kershaw, three strikeouts away from 3,000 entering tonight's start: “There’s still more work to be done in the season, but as far as his career, I think that this is the last box. This is it. He's won two championships, and he wants this."

Best catching season ever? Inside Cal Raleigh's historic rise

Rowan Kavner @rowankavner.bsky.social · Jun 26

Cal Raleigh has more homers before the break than any catcher or switch-hitter in MLB history.

He's on pace for the best season ever from a catcher.

So, how did he get here?

"He’s worked his ass off."

On the big jump of Big Dumper:

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Mariners' Cal Raleigh has started the 2025 season on a historic, MVP-caliber pace.

Rowan Kavner @rowankavner.bsky.social · Jun 22

Enjoying the very normal baseball

Rowan Kavner @rowankavner.bsky.social · Jun 20

Robert Suarez has received a three-game suspension and a fine for throwing at Shohei Ohtani. He will appeal.

Dave Roberts and Mike Shildt have received one-game suspensions and fines. They will serve their suspensions tonight.