The Windup Newsletter from The Athletic delivers daily MLB updates directly to your inbox. In the latest edition, Levi Weaver and Ken Rosenthal discuss the Dodgers’ dominance in the NL West, with a five-game lead over the Padres. Shohei Ohtani makes history with 43 home runs and 46 steals. However, Clayton Kershaw is sidelined with a toe injury needing further evaluation.
Ken Rosenthal notes that despite fan discontent in various MLB cities, front office changes are unlikely due to the value of stability and continuity. He questions why owners are complacent and why more front offices aren’t on the hot seat, pointing to the expansion of the postseason and analytical groupthink as contributing factors.
Trending teams include the surprising Detroit Tigers, the Oakland Athletics with standout players like Lawrence Butler, and the Braves holding onto a wild-card spot despite injuries. On the flip side, the struggling Kansas City Royals have lost six straight, while the Boston Red Sox and Minnesota Twins are falling behind in the playoff race.
Additionally, Tyler Kepner explores baseball slang in his article, revealing phrases like the scouting scale from 20 to 80 and their unique meanings in baseball culture.
In other news, the latest Power Rankings address each team’s September priorities, the Yankees delay the call-up of top prospect Jasson Dominguez, Fernando Tatis Jr. returns to the Padres roster, and Zack Wheeler emerges as a Cy Young candidate in the NL. The newsletter highlights noteworthy debuts, including Caden Dana’s MLB debut and Darren Baker, son of Dusty Baker, getting a hit in his first game with the Nationals. If you’d like more content like this, sign up for The Athletic’s other newsletters.
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