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The Astros' First Intentional Walk of the Season — In the World Series
In Game 2 of this year’s World Series between the Nationals and the Astros, in the 7th inning, Kurt Suzuki hit a go-ahead home run. This, coupled with a walk to Victor Robles, forced Justin Verland... -
Understanding ECG Signs: How Are ST Elevation, T-wave Inversion, and Q waves Generated?
In our school’s electrocardiogram (ECG) course, the instructor thoroughly explained the meaning of different signs on an ECG. For example, S-T elevation might signal a myocardial infarction, T inve... -
Can the Yankees Crack the Astros' Cy Young Wall? A Spin Rate Analysis
With Gerrit Cole’s perfect 8-inning dominance and nearly 11 consecutive games with double-digit strikeouts, the Rays’ lineup had no room to perform. They couldn’t pull off an upset in the crucial G... -
The Return of the Kings: 2019 Los Angeles Dodgers Postseason Preview
On Tuesday, September 11th, US time, the Dodgers officially became the first team in Major League Baseball to clinch a division title. This marks the Dodgers’ seventh consecutive year atop the NL W... -
The Invisible Commander - What Does a First Base Coach Actually Do?
I wonder if you’ve ever noticed, while watching a baseball game, that there’s always an offensive base coach standing next to the first or third base bag. You might recall the coach standing behind... -
Russell Martin on the Mound: The Growing Phenomenon of Position Players Pitching
In today’s MLB, pitching is no longer exclusively for pitchers. When there’s a significant score difference, we occasionally see position players take the mound to show off their hidden talents. Th... -
Jack Flaherty and the Cardinals' Surge: The Home Run Suppressor
Have you noticed the Cardinals’ sudden surge in the second half of the season? They’ve broken the original three-way dominance in the NL Central, claiming the top spot and leaving the Cubs and Brew... -
Going Against the Grain: Carlos Santana's Groundball Revolution
Carlos Santana, 33 years old this year, has always been known for his excellent plate discipline. Since his MLB debut in 2010, his walk rate ranks 6th in all of MLB, even one spot higher than hitti... -
The Lost Art of the Complete Game: Ryan Yarbrough and Baseball's Diminishing Finishes
On August 11, US time, the Rays’ Ryan Yarbrough showed incredible dominance against the Mariners until the eighth inning. Through eight innings, he had only thrown 89 pitches, giving up 3 hits, no ... -
Shane Bieber: The Command Ace Who Doesn't Command the Strike Zone
Shane Bieber of the Indians, a product of the prestigious UC Santa Barbara, was drafted by the Indians in the fourth round of the 2016 MLB draft. In the minor leagues, he already showcased his asto...