MLB is getting rid of the clock in the Home Run Derby, per @EvanDrellich
Participants will get 20 swings in the first round and 15 in the final two. On the last pitch of each round, they keep going until they don't hit a homer
CARDINALS WIN. 6 IN A FREAKING ROW. The Cardinals offense is absolutely on fire. If you’re name is Jordan Walker than you’re winning MVP. How fun is this. How much fun are you having. How can you not want to watch this team every single night. Unbelievable. 37-28. 9 GAMES OVER .500. WHAT IS GOING ON. Guys. I love this team. I just can’t believe this. Play Free Bird. Birds! #shocktheworld #STLCards
NEWS: 5⭐️ Ryan Hampton has committed to Kentucky, source told @Rivals. The 6-6 shooting guard is the No. 6 overall recruit in the 2027 class.
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JJ Wetherholt is on pace for an 8.0 bWAR season 📈
The only modern MLB rookies to hit that level:
- Mike Trout (10.5, 2012)
- Aaron Judge (8.0, 2017)
That's the company JJ is keeping. Bernie on the Rookie of the Year case:
Assuming Jordan Walker is an allstar in a few weeks....
Good or bad idea to participate (if asked) in the home run derby?
Honestly, I wouldn't chance the progress he's made and mess anything up.
JJ Wetherholt is quietly on pace for a 7 fWAR season, which would easily be the best of any rookie 2B over the last 100 years and only 15 rookies have ever had a 7+ fWAR season since 1926.