Just heard, Reds game rescheduled for 9 Aug.

They could skip at least one of Hentges and McKenzie next time through the rotation; I see Sam is still listed for Wednesday.

We do know, Tito has said, they want to keep Hentges stretched out. So why not start Triston and follow with Hentges?

Bieber not perfect once again, but no logical expectation that he could be as great as last year. 11 base runners in 5 2/3 innings.
Cesar Hernandez two run homer put Cleveland ahead 3-2.

121 pitches for Bieber. Seem like a lot so early in the season. Hope they don't burn this guy out.

A couple of things about our starting pitchers - good point seagull.

1. They come from the Trevor Bauer school of building up their arms.

2. Probably even more importantly, they are not power pitchers. They are not MAX effort guys with super velocity.


I was watching an interview with the bio-mechanic expert that MLB is using to measure pitcher injuries regarding this experiment in the minors with moving the mound back.

In addition to saying that moving the mound back was not found to cause injury, he said that while velocity did not decrease with the mound moved back - the time a batter had increased so it added up to the equivalent of decreased velocity. BUT movement, with the extra length to the plate ....increased.

He said:

1. Pitchers would be better served, since batters had more time, to work on movement and throwing multiple breaking pitches for strikes. That's what our SPs do.

2. Throwing all out effort was easily #1 in pitcher injury over a period of time

They are not MAX effort guys

Unfortunately for Mike Clevinger, and for the Padres, he is

Exactly!!

The doctor said max effort guys who just heave the ball are most at risk for arm injury.

Really enjoyed watching Hentges today - pretty nasty stuff.

Interestingly I watched Bumgarner last night for the D'Backs dominate his game.

Very similar guys. Tall lefties, bearded, both kind of sling the ball. Both have very active breaking stuff.

Hentges throws just a bit harder (MadBum was at 93 for his fastball) but of course Bumgarner the better command.

He could do worse then have THAT career. And most people don't realize MadBum is still only 31 years old.

On the other end today - Zach Davies for the Cubs another changeup expert. And more struggles for the Indians against that type.

Amed with half our hits, all our RBI. Another win. It's always nice to play central division teams

Only 6 hits only 2 runs.
Half the hits by Amed; all the RBI by Amed
That's enough to win 2-1 in 10.
Hentges worked 4 shutout innings. He needs to get into games but he's got a spot in the rotation for now.

civ - and they were able to build his pitch count into the 80s

I'm sure it's been noted here before, but it really is impressive that the entire rotation is homegrown.
They've done similar before: McDowell, Siebert, Tiant and Hargan. Grant, Perry, Bell and ?Score. Only 4 starters back in the day.
Feller, Lemon, Garcia but Early Wynn was an import.

Has anyone noticed that Clase's leg kick is a little different than earlier this year not as crisp, quick, or as high. He and coaches need to review tapes and adjust, I think his recent problems may stem from that.