Per @Jomboy_ ... Anthony Volpe is the ONLY player in *MLB history* to have more than 1,800 plate appearances and under a .285 on-base percentage.
I had to rewind that back 3 times to make sure I heard that right.
This is insanity.
"It's either incompetence or intentional, both are embarrassing... This is a paranoid, weird, insular league."
@colincowherd weighs in on the latest Caitlin Clark disrespect from the WNBA
Players want opportunities.
Parents want opportunities for their kids.
The weight room is available daily.
The track is available daily.
The cages are available daily.
Long tossing is available daily.
Defensive work is available daily.
Bullpens are available daily.
Caloric intake is available daily.
Supplementation is available daily.
The availability of improvement is available daily.
The opportunity to outwork the competition is available daily.
The ability to understand how to earn and take advantage of opportunities is so elusive to many.
All 11 Cycles in Phillies History:
Bryce Harper 6-20-2026
Weston Wilson 8-15–2024
J.T. Realmuto 6-12-2023
David Bell 6-28-2004
Gregg Jefferies 8-25-1995
Johnny Callison 6-27-1963
Chuck Klein 5-26-1933
Chuck Klein 7-1-1931
Cy Williams 8-5-1927
Sam Thompson 8-17-1894
Lave Cross 8-24-1894
The 3 fastest strikeout pitches by ANY starting pitcher in ANY game since 2008 (when pitch tracking began):
1. Jacob Misiorowski vs. Schwarber: 104.5 mph
2. Jacob Misiorowski vs. Harper: 104.1 mph
3. Jacob Misiorowski vs. Turner: 103.5 mph
All in the 1st inning tonight.
As a baseball scout, there are two concerning hitting characteristics with HS & College hitters that stand out more today than ever before.
1) No Plan At The Plate
Successful hitters don’t just hope to get a hit—they know what pitch they’re hunting, they exercise zone awareness, they know what part of the field they’re trying to use, they know how to work counts, and how they’re going to attack pitch to pitch. They have a plan, they don’t just “wing it.”
If you fail to plan—then plan to fail.
2) Lack Of Competing In The Box
Every pitch is a battle. Fighting off tough pitches. Refusing to get beat. Making the pitcher earn every out. Competing in the box isn’t about the “result”—a hitter can go 0-4, but have four quality at bats. Competing in the box is about your approach, focus, and effort every single pitch.
Yes, swing operation and talent matters, however a “plan” and a “competitive” mindset in the box separate good hitters from the rest.
Never forget . .
Success is never owned. It is only rented, and the rent is due everyday!
Most underrated part of York’s game-winning goal was work of Noah Cates. From face off win, scramble to net front, screen… all the small things lead to big things!
The FLYERS have outscored (8) or tied (2) the PHILLIES on TEN of the 13 days on which they have both played in 2026 . . .
The Flyers are 12-1 when they both play --