The 2024 MLB Season Is Breaking People

Baseball Doesn't Exist
8 May 202425:02

Summary

TLDRThe 2024 MLB season has been rife with controversy and challenges, from players' union disputes over the pitch clock to the Chicago White Sox's historically poor performance. The season has seen a surge in injuries, with many attributing the cause to increased pitch velocity. Meanwhile, the Oakland Athletics face internal strife and rumors of player demotions linked to wearing specific wristbands. Amidst the chaos, stories of perseverance emerge, such as Ronald Blanco's impressive no-hitter and the Houston Astros' unexpected struggles. New jerseys from Nike and Fanatics have also faced criticism for quality issues, leading to player complaints and a promise of improvements for the 2025 season. The narrative is a mix of the highs and lows of the sport, highlighting the resilience and drama that define the MLB.

Takeaways

  • 📉 The Chicago White Sox are experiencing a historically bad season, with records indicating they might be the worst team in baseball history after one month of play.
  • 🏆 Despite the controversy and accusations surrounding him, the league's biggest star managed to secure the largest contract in North American sports history with the Dodgers.
  • 🎾 The MLB season has seen a significant number of injuries, with 92 professional players undergoing Tommy John surgery in the past year, raising concerns about the causes behind the injury epidemic.
  • 🚫 The Players Association is blaming the league and the pitch clock for the increase in injuries, suggesting that the reduced time between pitches is causing pitchers to recover less and get injured more.
  • 👕 Nike and Fanatics have faced criticism for the quality of new MLB jerseys, with issues including see-through pants and jerseys that rip easily, leading to announced changes for the 2025 season.
  • 💰 Shohei Otani signed a 10-year, $700 million contract with the Dodgers, which some speculate was influenced by leaked information to pressure the Dodgers into offering more money.
  • 🥊 There has been a significant backlash against the MLB's implementation of a pitch clock, with some believing it contributes to the rise in player injuries.
  • 👶 Ronald Blanco had a remarkable start to the season, throwing a no-hitter and becoming the Astros' best pitcher, despite late career entry and prior demotion.
  • 🛍️ The Oakland Athletics have been linked to controversy, with speculation that players were demoted or released for supporting a fan organization at odds with the team's ownership.
  • 📈 Against all odds, the Athletics, despite having the lowest payroll in the league, managed to go on a winning streak and are not far behind first place in their division.
  • 🔥 Paul Skins, a minor league pitcher, has shown such dominance that he is turning heads and is expected to make his Major League debut soon.

Q & A

  • Which team is being referred to as potentially the worst in baseball history after one month of play in the 2024 MLB season?

    -The Chicago White Socks are being referred to as potentially the worst team in baseball history after one month of play in the 2024 MLB season.

  • What is the record for the most losses in a season that the Chicago White Socks were on pace to break?

    -The record for the most losses in a season is 134, which the Chicago White Socks were on pace to break.

  • What significant event happened to Shohei Otani on December 8th, which is also considered a day of good luck in Japan?

    -On December 8th, a report surfaced that Shohei Otani was set to make his final decision about signing with a team within the next week, which led to a frenzy of speculation and activity online.

  • What was the controversy surrounding the fan who caught Shohei Otani's first home run as a Dodger?

    -The controversy involved the Dodgers allegedly pressuring the fan to give up the ball in exchange for signed memorabilia, and there were accusations of the team misleading the fan and Otani about meeting her.

  • Who is currently leading in the designated hitter WAR, and what is his standing as of the time mentioned in the script?

    -Shohei Otani is leading in the designated hitter WAR, with 2.7 WAR as of May 7th, which is the most by a DH in history at that point in the season.

  • What was the issue with the new Nike and Fanatics jerseys introduced for the 2024 MLB season?

    -The new Nike and Fanatics jerseys had problems with smaller lettering, see-through pants, and a material that ripped easily. Players and the players union criticized the uniforms, and Nike agreed to make changes by the 2025 season.

  • Which team had to start the 2024 season playing their home games at a minor league stadium?

    -The San Diego Padres had to start the 2024 season playing their home games at a minor league stadium due to the high cost of their newly assembled team.

  • What was the controversy involving the wristbands worn by some Oakland Athletics players?

    -The wristbands were made by the Last Dive Bar, an organization that had fallen out of favor with the team's ownership. There were rumors that the team was demoting or trading players who showed support for the Last Dive Bar, but it is likely that the wristbands had nothing to do with the players' status.

  • Who is the pitcher that has thrown more pitches over 100 miles per hour than any other major league pitcher in the 2024 season?

    -Mason Miller has thrown more pitches over 100 miles per hour than any other major league pitcher in the 2024 season.

  • What was the issue with the new MLB uniforms that led to a formal complaint from the players union?

    -The new MLB uniforms had problems with smaller lettering, see-through pants, and a material that ripped easily during play. The players union complained about the quality and fit of the uniforms.

  • Which team is known for having one of the lowest payrolls in the league, and what is their performance like despite this?

    -The Oakland Athletics have one of the lowest payrolls in the league, yet they are only 2 and a half games back from first place, largely due to the performance of Mason Miller.

Outlines

00:00

📉 MLB Season Challenges and Controversies

The 2024 MLB season has been fraught with numerous challenges and controversies. Batters are facing increased strikeout rates and injuries, while the league faces criticism over its controversial jerseys that are falling apart mid-game. The players union is at odds with MLB over the pitch clock, arguing it contributes to a rise in injuries. The Chicago White Socks are having a historically bad season, with a record pace of losses, and the league's biggest star has been accused of gambling and dishonesty. Additionally, the White Socks' struggles are exacerbated by their potential move to another city, breaking their fans' hearts.

05:01

💰 Shohei Ohtani's Impact on the Dodgers and MLB

Shohei Ohtani signed a massive $700 million contract with the Dodgers, rumored to be influenced by leaked information that pressured the Dodgers to increase their offer. His presence, along with other high-profile Asian stars, has electrified the game, despite early season struggles and personal controversies, including his interpreter's embezzlement. Ohtani's subsequent impressive performance, including multiple home runs, has kept him as a leading contender for the MVP title, despite his position as a designated hitter. Meanwhile, the Mets and Cubs faced their own set of challenges, with player conflicts and a historically bad pyrotechnic show, respectively.

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🤕 Injuries Plague the MLB Season

A significant number of players have faced injuries this MLB season, leading to speculation about the causes. High-velocity pitching is suspected to play a role, as is the implementation of the pitch clock, which some believe leads to quicker pitches and less recovery time, increasing the risk of injury. Notable players like Jacob deGrom, Max Scherzer, and Gerrit Cole have been affected, and the injury rate has escalated to the point where nearly half of the pitchers who played in 2022 have been on the injured list. Despite the challenges, some players have found unexpected opportunities due to these injuries.

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🏆 Unexpected Heroes and Team Dynamics

Ronald Blanco's remarkable journey from a car wash worker to a dominant pitcher who made the Astros' opening day roster and threw a no-hitter is a highlight of the season. However, the Astros' overall performance has been poor, with multiple players on the injured list and a slow start to the season. The Oakland Athletics, despite being expected to perform poorly, have found themselves in a competitive position due to strong performances from players like Mason Miller. Controversies surrounding player demotions and the influence of fan organizations have also played a role in the team's dynamics.

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👕 MLB Jersey Fiasco and Prospects' Challenges

The introduction of new Nike and Fanatics jerseys has been a disaster, with players experiencing see-through pants and jerseys that rip easily. The uniform issues have led to formal complaints from the players union and a promise from Nike to make improvements by the 2025 season. Meanwhile, top prospects like Jackson Holliday and Paul Skins face the pressures of high expectations, with Holliday experiencing a rough start in the MLB before being sent back to the minors. Despite these initial setbacks, both players are anticipated to make a strong return to the major leagues.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡Strikeout

A 'strikeout' in baseball is when a batter accumulates three strikes during their turn at bat, resulting in them being 'out.' It is a key statistic in the sport, reflecting a pitcher's effectiveness and a batter's struggles. In the video, it is mentioned that batters are 'striking out' frequently, which could imply an emphasis on the high rate of strikeouts in the current season, possibly due to improved pitching or batters' challenges.

💡Jerseys

Jerseys are the uniform shirts worn by players during a baseball game. They often represent team identity and are a significant part of sports culture. The video discusses controversy over jerseys, suggesting they may be breaking or have design flaws, which could affect player performance and fan perception. The mention of 'most controversial jerseys in sports history' indicates a major issue with the current design or materials used.

💡Players Union

The Players Union in professional sports, such as MLB, is an organization that represents the interests of the athletes. It negotiates contracts, benefits, and working conditions. The video implies that the union is in conflict with MLB over issues like the pitch clock, suggesting a labor dispute or disagreement over rules that affect player health and gameplay.

💡Pitch Clock

A pitch clock is a timer used in baseball to regulate the time between pitches, aiming to speed up the game. The video suggests that there is controversy surrounding the pitch clock, with the Players Union opposing it due to potential health risks for pitchers, such as increased injury rates from less recovery time between pitches.

💡Chicago White Sox

The Chicago White Sox are a Major League Baseball team. The video discusses their poor performance, potentially making them one of the worst teams in baseball history. Their record, pace to lose 140 games, and various statistics like batting average, on-base percentage, and slugging percentage are mentioned to illustrate their struggles throughout the season.

💡Shohei Otani

Shohei Otani is a professional baseball player known for his dual role as a pitcher and a hitter. The video highlights his significant contract with the Dodgers, worth $700 million, and the speculation around his signing process. His performance, including a slow start followed by a streak of home runs, is tied to the narrative of overcoming controversy and challenges.

💡Injuries

Injuries are a common theme in sports, and the video discusses an 'epidemic' of injuries in MLB, affecting many players. It explores potential causes, such as increased pitch velocity or the implementation of a pitch clock. The high number of injuries, especially to pitchers, is a significant concern for the league and its players.

💡Designated Hitter (DH)

A Designated Hitter (DH) is a player in baseball who bats in place of the pitcher, allowing the team to use a stronger hitter without requiring the pitcher to bat. The video notes that Shohei Otani, as a DH, has impressive stats despite his injuries, suggesting he could be the first DH to win the MVP award, which is typically more common for players who also play in the field.

💡Ronald Blanco

Ronald Blanco is highlighted as a player who defied the odds with a remarkable start to his season after personal and professional challenges. His journey, from working at a car wash to making the opening day roster and throwing a no-hitter, is an inspiring story within the video's narrative, showcasing perseverance and success against the odds.

💡Houston Astros

The Houston Astros are a Major League Baseball team that has faced a significant downturn in their performance, as mentioned in the video. Despite past successes, including multiple appearances in the American League Championship, the team's poor start to the season, injuries to key players, and a demotion of a promising player due to controversy surrounding a wristband, paint a picture of a team in turmoil.

💡Nike and Fanatics

Nike and Fanatics are companies involved in the manufacturing and distribution of sports apparel, including MLB jerseys. The video discusses issues with the new jerseys, such as poor fit, see-through fabric, and durability problems, leading to criticism from players and a formal complaint from the Players Union. Nike's responsibility for the design and materials is highlighted, with a promise of improvements for the 2025 season.

Highlights

Controversial jerseys in sports history are breaking on the field, causing discomfort for players.

The players union is revolting against MLB and the pitch clock due to concerns over pitcher arm injuries.

The Chicago White Sox are facing a historically poor season, potentially the worst in baseball history.

Shohei Otani signs a record-breaking $700 million contract with the Dodgers amidst speculation and controversy.

Otani faces personal and professional challenges, including a slow start to the season and a controversy over a fan's ball.

Despite injuries, Otani is performing exceptionally well and could be the first designated hitter to win an MVP.

There's been a significant increase in player injuries, with 92 pro players getting Tommy John surgery in the past year alone.

The Players Association blames the league and pitch clock for the rise in injuries, while MLB disagrees.

Ronald Blanco has an extraordinary start to the season, throwing a no-hitter and becoming the Astros' best pitcher.

The Oakland Athletics face controversy and rumors of demoting players for supporting a fan organization at odds with the team's ownership.

Nike and Fanatics admit issues with new jerseys, which have problems with size, see-through fabric, and durability.

Riley Green experiences a wardrobe malfunction during a game, highlighting the uniform issues faced by players.

Paul Skins, a minor league pitcher, is generating significant attention for his performance and potential impact on the major leagues.

Jackson Holiday, despite being a top prospect, struggles in his initial MLB games, prompting his demotion back to the minors.

Nike commits to making changes to the jerseys by the start of the 2025 season, addressing the concerns raised by players.

Transcripts

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batters are striking out while getting

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hit in the face the most controversial

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jerseys in sports history are literally

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breaking on the field the players union

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is revolting against MLB and the pitch

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clock because pitcher arms are also

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breaking on the field while this team is

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breaking their City's Heart by literally

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moving to another city and according to

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some fans demoting players just because

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they wore this wristband the biggest

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star in the league has already even

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accused of gambling lying and tricking a

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fan into giving him this ball lying to

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the media to get the Dodgers to pay him

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the largest contract in North American

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Sports history and even breaking federal

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laws the 2024 MLB season seems to be

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breaking everyone but nothing is more

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broken than the Chicago White Socks who

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legitimately might be the worst team in

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baseball history at least that's what

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their record said after 1 month of play

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they were on Pace to lose 140 games the

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record for most losses is 134 their last

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and batting average last and on base

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percentage last and slugging percentage

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have scored the least amount of runs had

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the least amount of homers and have the

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least amount of hits last year the worst

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qualified hitter in the league had an

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Ops of 582 the white socks as a team

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have an Ops of 592 meaning the White Sox

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lineup is essentially having nine of the

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worst hitters in the league all on the

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same team on April 22nd nearly a month

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into the season they had been shut out

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in

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36% of the games they played that's

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eight of their first 22 games the first

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team in baseball history to do that

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after their first 25 games they had a

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negative 85 run differential nearly 30

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runs worse than the second worst run

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differential it got so bad the Reds came

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to Chicago and scored 27 runs in one

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series meaning the Reds scored more runs

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at the White Sox stadium than the white

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socks themselves had scored there the

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entire year then the impossible happened

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the Rays came to town and they shock

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them with a solid 9 to4 win the next day

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the Rays punched back taking a 3 nothing

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lead the white socks didn't quit and

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came right back it was tied going into

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extres but the Rays thought they had the

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White Sox beat after scoring a run when

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everybody doubted them

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this get out let's go the amazing

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comeback wi strung them into the next

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day where they silenced the ray again

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completing a three game sweep proud for

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all the haters unfortunately after this

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they're still on Pace to have the worst

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record since the 1899 Cleveland Spiders

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who were so bad they average AED

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199 fans per game they were so bad the

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league forced them to play their home

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games at a stadiums because nobody came

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to see them play and that's also what

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the league made the Padre's do to start

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the 2024 season they had to face the

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most expensive team of all time

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headlined by show Otani whose season

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really began in December 2023 when

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everyone was waiting to see where Sho

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Otani was going to sign on December 6th

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a report surfaced that Otani was set to

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make his final decision within the next

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week the internet went crazy and started

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digging 2 days later on December 8th

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fans found a private flight going from

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Southern California to Toronto supposed

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footage of Otani entering an airport

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with his agent and interpreter spread

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online December 8th also just so happens

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to be Bai day in Japan a day that is

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recognized as a day of good luck when he

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signed with the Angels in 2017 he did it

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on December 8th fans did more digging

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and found that blue jay's pitcher us say

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Kikuchi who went to the same high school

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as Otani had reserved an entire sushi

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restaurant in Toronto could this be

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reserved for a celebration the baseball

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world was anxiously waiting to see if

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this plane was actually Otani and around

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4:00 Eastern baseball writer John morosi

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confirmed through multiple sources that

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this was Otani on his way to Toronto all

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signs pointed that this was a done deal

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Otani was a blue jay then an hour later

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it was discovered Otani was still in Los

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Angeles whoever told John morosi that

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Otani was going to Toronto may have made

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him a ton of money seeing all these

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reports online the Dodgers felt like

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they had to make an offer that Otani

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couldn't refuse to prevent him from

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going to Toronto and that's what they

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did a day later he signed a 10year $700

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million contract to play for the Dodgers

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some people speculate that otani's team

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leaked all this info themselves to add

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pressure on the Dodgers to offer Otani

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more money and in the process crushed

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the dreams of blue jays fans everywhere

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a few weeks later they made Japanese

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pitcher yoshu no buama Moto the highest

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paid pitcher in baseball history with

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two of the biggest Asian stars on one

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team facing a team with Korean born star

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ham Kim M Mo's opening Series in Korea

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was Mayhem fans dressed up as Otani

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Yamamoto and even otani's dog to show

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their support things were so hectic that

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there was even a bomb threat at the

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stadium before the game police decided

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it was safe to play anyway a few hours

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later things got even weirder their new

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$400 million pitcher Yamamoto pitched

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terribly and couldn't even get out of

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the first inning Otani played well but

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was shaken with news that his

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interpreter had stolen $16 million from

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his bank account to pay off illegal

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gambling deaths his best friend and

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interpreter was fired for this and soon

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after arrested this controversy looked

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like it could be affecting Otani he got

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off to the worst start of his career

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over the first eight games of the Season

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where he hadn't hit a single home run

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yet against the Giants that all changed

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Otani hit his first ever Homer as a

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Dodgers caught by this lucky fan Dodger

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security quickly swarmed her trying to

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get the ball after the game Otani said

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he was able to meet her and exchange

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some gifts to get the ball back the fan

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quickly came out to say that wasn't the

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case according to her and her husband

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the Dodgers aggressively negotiated with

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her pushing her to give up the ball in

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exchange for two signed hats a signed

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bat and a signed ball in total this is

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estimated to be worth around 5 grand the

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Otani ball she caught was estimated to

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be worth over

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$100,000 she said the Dodgers said they

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wouldn't be able to authenticate it if

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she kept it hurting its value

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tremendously and told her meeting Otani

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would be impossible fans everywhere

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accused the Dodgers of ripping off and

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misleading the fan and accused Otani of

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lying about meing the fan however

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according to Japanese speakers otat was

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mistranslated and never actually said he

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met them the next day he hit another

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Homer a week later he made up with the

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fan gave them more autographs and met

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them in real life because of his Good

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Karma he continued hitting homers he hit

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seven in the next 3 weeks he went to

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Toronto and got booed by the fans who

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felt he deceived them and then

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immediately hit another Homer stuck at

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DH unable to pitch or play the field

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because of injury it seemed imposs

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possible for Otani to ever win MVP yet

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somehow as of today he has the second

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highest war in the league even without

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playing defense Otani has 2.7 War that's

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the most War by ad DH by May 7th in

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history the closest was Manny Ramirez he

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had two War if he keeps this up Otani

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could be the first designated hitter in

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history to win an MVP but not every

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player has had such a great start to

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their season 8 days after opening career

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the season kicked off in America where

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the Cubs put on one of the worst pyrot

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teic shows in the history of sports then

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in New York the Mets already losing were

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not happy when reys Hoskins made this

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slide and Jeff mcneel was very unhappy

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he screamed at Hoskins and stuck a

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finger in his face the two started

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chirping mcneel called Hoskins the

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dirtiest player he's ever seen and

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Hoskins just kept calling him a crybaby

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the Mets argue that Hoskins has a

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history of dirty slides referring to

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these old plays but according to the

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rules all of these seem completely legal

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in the second day of the Season we

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already had our first beat and the very

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next day Hoskins responded by hitting an

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RBI single another single as well as a

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two-run bomb to rub it in the Met's face

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upset the Mets responded by throwing a

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pitch behind his head causing the

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benches to clear Hoskins to get upset

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and and a three- game suspension for the

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pitcher the Mets got even more

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embarrassed as they went on to lose

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their first five games however things

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have turned around and currently sit in

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third and NL East behind the two

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juggernauts the Phillies and the Braves

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while the Brewers have been even more

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surprising projected to finish third

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they have the best record in the NL

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Central right ahead of the Cubs a team

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that made some pretty big noise this off

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season by reigning former MVP and Scott

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Boris client Cody Bellinger

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unfortunately for them he got injured in

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April boris's other client JD Martinez

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also start of the Year injured and 3

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weeks into the season after having an

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erra over 11 boris's most prized client

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Blake Snell also got injured this seemed

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like terrible luck for Boris during a

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season that keeps getting worse for him

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and his client but this injury trend has

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continued everywhere and people can't

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figure out why Yuri Perez Rookie of the

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Year finalist last season got injured

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and needs Tommy John Shane Bieber former

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sa young winner got injured and needs

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Tommy John Spencer Strider favorite to

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win the sa young this year got injured

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and needs Tommy John and all three of

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these injuries happen within 48 hours in

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total 92 Pro players have gotten Tommy

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John in the past year alone some MLB's

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biggest stars Jacob degram Max Scherzer

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and Garrick Cole haven't thrown a single

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pitch this season if you take the 10

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hardest throwing pitchers of 2023 eight

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of them have been on the injured list in

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April the entire baseball World were

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scrambling to figure out why this

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problem is becoming so huge many people

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blame velocity unlike in the past

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today's pitchers are taught to throw as

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hard as they can on every single pitch

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they throw in a game which presumably

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adds more stress on the arm the number

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of Major League pitches clocked at 100

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mph or faster has more than tripled in

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just 3 years batters and MLB hit 191 on

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fast balls 100 mph or more on Fast balls

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95 mph or less they hit 281 almost an

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100 Point difference throwing harder

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without a doubt makes you harder to hit

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there's no way pitchers are going to

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stop throwing hard even if it does

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increase their injury risk but many

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people aren't blaming velocity The

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Players Association is blaming the

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league and the pitch clock for the

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increase in injuries saying MLB ignored

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the players who unanimously opposed the

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pitch clock their concern is that less

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time in between pitches means pitchers

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have less time to recover therefore get

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injured more and blamed MLB for not

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caring about players Health MLB

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obviously disagrees saying that there is

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no meaningful increase in injuries

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during the first year of the pitch clock

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last season this is true however some

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think this is going to change as

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injuries in the minor leagues have

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exploded since they originally

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implemented the pitch clock in 2008 18

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in reality nobody knows for sure what's

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really to blame for these injuries but

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out of all the pitchers who appeared in

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a single game in 2022

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49% of them had to go on the injured

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list at some point the injury epidemic

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has become a serious issue for MLB but

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in some rare cases injuries have

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actually saved players careers but

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now Ronald Blanco's first week of the

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Season might have been the best week of

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any human in history Ronald Blanco

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didn't start pitching until he was 18

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years old most players out of the

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Dominican Republic sign when they're 16

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years old he worked at a car wash until

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he was 22 that's when he finally signed

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a contract with the Astros for for

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$5,000 it took him 7 years but he

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finally defined the odds last season and

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got called up as a starter for the first

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time at 28 years old he made several

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starts but was quickly demoted however

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this spring he caught a massive break

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Justin Verlander and Jose oriti got

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injured meaning Blanco all of a sudden

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had a chance to make the starting

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rotation out of spring training at 30

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years old he knew this could likely be

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his last opportunity he dominated all

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the way up to his last outing where he

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was scheduled to pitch on the same day

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his wife was due to have their second

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child even though this was just a spring

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training game Blanco watched his

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daughter be born then rushed to the

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stadium in order to make his start a few

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hours later he then proceeded to strike

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out 10 batters in only four Innings the

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Astros were so impressed they told him

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he made the opening day roster on the

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mound as they were taking him out of the

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game this was his reaction within a few

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hours of his daughter being born he made

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his first opening day roster and a week

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later he made his first start Blanco

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who's never thrown a complete game in

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his entire professional career proceeded

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to throw a no hitter he has been the

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Astro's best pitcher all year and if it

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wasn't for Verlander and aiti going down

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Blanco wouldn't even be on the roster

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the rest of the Astros however have been

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terrible their pitching staff is torched

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Verlander rid framber Valdez Christian

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Javier and Luis Garcia have all spent

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time on the I this year their veteran

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first baseman Jose Abreu is back in the

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miners because he started so bad this is

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a team who's made it to the American

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League Championship seven years in a row

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they started this season seven and 19

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only one team in major league history

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has made the playoffs after starting 7

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and 19 or worse and that was in

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1914 they entered the season with an 86%

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chance to make the playoffs now they

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have a 44% chance to make the playoffs

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and are in last place and yes that means

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the Houston Astros have a worse record

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than the Oakland Athletics a team that

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last year was on Pace to have the worst

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run differential in baseball history

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this time last year they were last in

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the league in at least 12 categories and

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their starting pitchers hadn't recorded

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a single win the franchise has

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essentially been trying to lose games on

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purpose and move the team to Las Vegas

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for several years one of the only

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positives the team had last year was EST

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Ruiz who led the American League with 67

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steals this season he got off to a hot

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start in the first series he had an Ops

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over 1200

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then the Athletics immediately demoted

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him replacing him with a player who had

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a terrible career Ops of 611 many

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consider Ruiz to be the A's most