Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images is a summary of various updates and developments in the world of baseball, focusing on rookie contributors for 2025, including honorable mentions. It also includes insights on players from teams such as the Astros, Athletics, Blue Jays, Orioles, Royals, Tigers, and Giants, highlighting changes in player performance, strategies, and developments in their game. Ray learned a new pitch during the offseason by trading videos with Skubal. He tried out the pitch in Spring Training and was pleased with the results. Festa added a sinker to his repertoire and used it in a recent game. Clevinger could be used in a relief role with the White Sox. Anderson’s fastball velocity is slightly lower post-injury. May added a slider to his arsenal, while Rushing is practicing at first base. The Mets want Sproat to add a sinker, and Cease is experimenting with a changeup and two-seamer. Waldron plans to throw his knuckleball more, and Kepler made adjustments to his swing with the Phillies. Sosa is taking outfield reps to potentially fill in for an injured player. Cristopher Sánchez starts his day with an infield routine to maintain sharp skills before working with Paco on outfield drills. He aims for his fastball to reach 95-96 mph, with his sinker hitting a 94.5 mph average last year and potentially reaching the same range this season. Sánchez prioritizes his health and strength after pitching a career-high 180 innings last year to avoid injuries and perform at his best in the upcoming season.
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In a disappointing 10-7 loss to the Minnesota Twins, the Los Angeles Dodgers' bullpen faltered, allowing six runs in the sixth and seventh innings despite the Twins managing only two hits. Key relievers struggled with command, leading to numerous walks and a comical throwing error by Edgardo Henriquez, marking one of the Dodgers' worst performances in recent memory as they fall to 6-11 in July. Want More Context? 🔎
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