| 单词 | strike zone |
| 例句 | The attackers had knives, not swords—kitchen knives—and their shortened reach brought them well inside the warriors’ strike zone. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z This was right in her strike zone: an aggrieved victim, a remorseless alleged perpetrator, and no one taking up the fight. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z The next season the National and American leagues lowered the pitcher’s mound and made the strike zone smaller. Perspective | Baseball has become a pitchers’ game, and MLB needs to fix that 2021-05-05T04:00:00Z A report in the New York Times from May, 2012 reveals that the American government counts all military-age males in a strike zone as “militants.” The terrible human price of Obama’s drone war 2014-01-28T14:21:00Z “Trouble With the Curve” is either an off-speed pitch that just catches the edge of the strike zone or a bloop single lofted into right field. Movie Review: ‘Trouble With the Curve,’ With Clint Eastwood and Amy Adams 2012-09-20T21:56:24Z In the second game of the match, Auger-Aliassime sent down a middling serve right into the strike zone of Pospisil’s backhand; the toss and follow-through of his service motion carried him far into the court. Félix Auger-Aliassime Is Trying to Stay Calm 2019-08-24T04:00:00Z Minor White, showing off his righty stance, and hiding his body and the strike zone beneath a shawl, proclaims, cryptically, “Baseball is an amusing anecdote about beautiful women.” Baseball Cards for the Photography Set 2015-11-19T05:00:00Z Instead of swinging at hard-to-hit pitches outside the strike zone, Harper is waiting for better pitches. Harper may measure up with some big names in baseball 2015-05-27T04:00:00Z Although wall-mounted sharpeners are usually positioned such that the average user may access the device while standing, urban explorers may encounter sharpeners outside the typical “strike zone.” Artisinal pencil sharpening 2012-06-07T00:00:00Z Still, there is no consensus on the shape of the strike zone - umpires call an oval strike zone in the major leagues that has little resemblance to the cubed strike zone in the rule book. MLB will examine its playoff format but isn’t rushing to make changes 2023-10-28T04:00:00Z “When it comes to the game, just try to stay focused, try and attack the strike zone.” Altuve and Javier lead Astros to 8-5 win at Rangers as Houston closes to 2-1 in ALCS 2023-10-18T04:00:00Z “As a pitcher you just have to be calm and be ready to execute every single pitch and keep attacking the strike zone,” he said. Astros and Rangers meet for Texas-sized showdown in AL Championship Series 2023-10-14T04:00:00Z Betts struck out on a slider that was below and wide of the strike zone. Hernández: Playoff implosion of Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman a bad omen for Dodgers' future 2023-10-12T04:00:00Z “He’s really good at controlling the strike zone and hitting pitches, but I think the first couple of games, it seems more that he’s being aggressive on pitchers’ pitches.” Hernández: What happened to Mookie Betts? Dodgers need a leader, not an 0-7 role player 2023-10-10T04:00:00Z In his first career playoff start, rookie starter Bobby Miller struggled to find the strike zone against an Arizona lineup markedly more selective than they had been in Game 1. Dodgers waste Game 2 chances and move to the edge of another playoff collapse 2023-10-10T04:00:00Z “He’s had a quality at-bat I feel like every at-bat. He knows the strike zone really well, and his at-bat alone is pushing the pitcher’s pitch count up.” Calm Carter keeps getting on base for Rangers. Bochy wonders if the kid even realizes he’s in majors 2023-10-05T04:00:00Z “They fill up the strike zone, there’s swing-and-miss when there needs to be, there’s not a lot of walk in there. In the second half, I think we’ve been as good as anybody in baseball.” Dodgers' bullpen went from dormant to dominant: It could be the key to their playoff success 2023-10-02T04:00:00Z The Mariners seemed poised to make it a big inning as the emotional Valdez grew irritated with the wandering strike zone of home plate umpire Larry Vanover. Mariners can’t get it done vs. Astros, face long odds to make playoffs 2023-09-27T04:00:00Z He flailed at another pitch along the outside border of the strike zone, resulting in a force out at second. Hernández: What happened to Mookie Betts? Dodgers need a leader, not an 0-7 role player 2023-10-10T04:00:00Z Well, they must prove one of two things: That they can hit breaking balls … or that they stop chasing breaking balls out of the strike zone. Mariners’ struggles to hit breaking pitches exacerbated in September 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z Second, he’s chasing too many pitches out of the strike zone. Mariners’ Ty France searching for answers after prolonged struggles 2023-09-23T04:00:00Z The Mariners’ emerging ace can manipulate a baseball about as well as any big-league pitcher alive, and for a young pitcher his command of the strike zone is truly unprecedented in MLB history. How the Mariners’ George Kirby is learning to control his ‘Furious George’ tendencies 2023-09-09T04:00:00Z “Overall, he just didn’t command the strike zone real good,” Snitker said. Gorman hits 2 of Cards’ 4 homers in 10-6 win over Braves as Soroka suffers another injury 2023-09-06T04:00:00Z The throw, however, was right in the middle of the strike zone. Is Clayton Kershaw all right? Pitcher's fastball velocity has been tanking 2023-09-05T04:00:00Z “Attacking the strike zone, nice job and very efficient,” Chicago manager David Ross said. Cubs’ Steele dominates Giants in 5-0 win, moves into tie for MLB lead in victories 2023-09-05T04:00:00Z But he chased two pitches out of the strike zone before being called out by umpire Mark Ripperger on a pitch about two inches outside. Dodgers drop third game in a row to Braves on Orlando Arcia's 10th-inning homer 2023-09-03T04:00:00Z Eng pitched 5 1/3 shutout innings, allowing six hits and striking out nine, and his sweeping breaking balls caused Texas hitters to chase pitches outside the strike zone. Northeast Seattle loses thriller to Texas in Little League World Series 2023-08-23T04:00:00Z “He’s got extreme high-end exit velocity, but the biggest thing is his recognition of balls and strikes. What we’re seeing is the epitome of dominating the strike zone.” The next Yordan Alvarez? Mariners prospect Lazaro Montes is living up to early hype 2023-08-23T04:00:00Z “That umpire has the smallest strike zone in all of the big leagues, so you have to kind of know that going in,” Gausman said. Harper hits 2 solo home runs, Nola pitches 5 innings as Phillies beat Blue Jays 9-4 2023-08-17T04:00:00Z High heat proved considerably harder to handle than fastballs up in the strike zone at the DYB World Series this week. Heat wave tests stamina, resourcefulness at major Southern youth baseball event 2023-08-12T04:00:00Z His fastball command was sharp, locating it to all corners of the strike zone. Julio Urías makes statement on mound as Dodgers hold off Diamondbacks 2023-08-09T04:00:00Z “We feel like it becomes one-sided a little bit. You have to protect your players and say some things. Roberto’s a good guy. Just a disagreement today on the strike zone.” Joey Votto homers as Cincinnati Reds beat Miami Marlins 5-2 to stop 6-game slide 2023-08-08T04:00:00Z Urquidy settled down after that before losing the strike zone in the fourth, when he threw eight straight balls to load the bases. Meyers hits pair of 3-run HRs and Astros go deep 4 times to beat Yankees 9-7 for a 4-game split 2023-08-07T04:00:00Z “It’s a smaller strike zone, so you have to get in the zone, attack guys a lot differently,” he said. Max Fried is rejoining the Braves’ rotation after being sidelined for nearly 3 months 2023-08-03T04:00:00Z Rodriguez can still be an offensive force once he figures out how to not chase that slider out of the strike zone; writing him off at age 22 is just foolish. Why the Mariners are in the worst place to be at the MLB trade deadline 2023-07-25T04:00:00Z “Obviously, he was attacking us in the strike zone with the fastball early on. We saw what his pitches were doing. The second time through, we were able to execute.” Josh Naylor’s 3 RBIs lead Guardians over Pirates 11-0 to end 4-game skid 2023-07-18T04:00:00Z The shape of a computer strike zone is still a subject of debate. MLB commissioner praises computer challenge system over full robots 2023-07-11T04:00:00Z MLB reduced the width of the computer strike zone from 19 inches to 17 this year, matching the width of the plate. What is a strike in baseball? Robots, rule book and umpires view it differently 2023-07-10T04:00:00Z McIlvaine highlighted the potential of his bat, while also describing him as a player who is knowledgeable of the strike zone, patient and rarely strikes out. Angels first-round pick Nolan Schanuel is eager to mirror Zach Neto's rapid rise 2023-07-10T04:00:00Z Given his mature approach and understanding of the strike zone, he’s expected to rise quickly through the minor leagues to the big leagues. Seattle fans give MLB commissioner Rob Manfred the full draft treatment 2023-07-09T04:00:00Z “He pounded the strike zone and they hit him,” A’s manager Mark Kotsay said. Báez’s 2-run single in 1st starts Tigers to 9-0 rout of A’s. 10th time Oakland shut out 2023-07-06T04:00:00Z At times this year, Rodriguez has been maddening as he repeatedly chases pitches outside of the strike zone, or swings so hard he loses his balance when a lighter touch is clearly called for. Julio Rodriguez’s addition to All-Star team just what next week’s game at T-Mobile Park needed 2023-07-04T04:00:00Z Rich Garcia, a major league umpire from 1975-99 and ump supervisor from 2002-09, faults the ABS system for not being as accurate at matching human calls as the strike zone usually is applied. What is a strike in baseball? Robots, rule book and umpires view it differently 2023-07-10T04:00:00Z The manager complained from the dugout over a 3-1 pitch to LeMahieu that was called a strike despite being well above the strike zone. Montgomery beats Yankees for 2nd time, pitches Cardinals to 5-1 win 2023-07-02T04:00:00Z Trying to make the most of his powerful swing, White Sox slugger Luis Robert Jr. lets the ball run deep into the strike zone sometimes. Catcher interference on the rise as big league backstops squeeze in for pitch framing 2023-06-30T04:00:00Z He struck out Marte with three straight changeups - two of them out of the strike zone - for his third save of the series and 16th in 17 chances this season. Mets fall season-high 9 games under .500, lose to Brewers 3-2 as Marte strands bases loaded 2023-06-30T04:00:00Z Marsh said he is shrinking the strike zone mentally and making pitchers “come to” him. Brandon Marsh homers twice as Philadelphia Phillies beat Chicago Cubs 5-1 2023-06-28T04:00:00Z And critically to umpires’ reputations, he says television graphics overlaying the strike zone frequently mislead fans. What is a strike in baseball? Robots, rule book and umpires view it differently 2023-07-10T04:00:00Z Martinez, who was ejected for the first time this season, then kicked dirt away from the plate and got down on the ground to illustrate his view of Eddings’ strike zone. Nationals manager Martinez ejected, kicks dirt and crouches behind plate 2023-06-22T04:00:00Z Defining a computerized strike zone is among the issues. No robot umpires? Major League call-up not likely for 2024 season, MLB says issues still unresolved 2023-06-16T04:00:00Z “I finally have my timing, and I finally have been able to lay off pitches out of the strike zone, and I’m focusing on the pitches I know I can do damage with,” he said. Has Mariners’ Teoscar Hernandez finally turned a corner after slow start? 2023-06-14T04:00:00Z He struggled to find the strike zone to open the second inning, walking the first two batters he faced. Ty France leads offensive power surge in Mariners’ 8-1 rout of Marlins 2023-06-12T04:00:00Z “Maybe they need to redefine the strike zone.” What is a strike in baseball? Robots, rule book and umpires view it differently 2023-07-10T04:00:00Z Nevin was ejected for the third time this season after Ohtani was called out on strikes on a slider from Speier that appeared to be just outside of the strike zone. Crawford has 4 hits, Rodriguez homers in Mariners’ 6-2 victory over Angels 2023-06-11T04:00:00Z “Today, he was more aggressive in the strike zone and pitching to contact.” Irvin wins in big league return, Orioles beat Royals to extend K.C. losing streak at 5 2023-06-10T04:00:00Z Sanchez stayed on a 98 mph pitch at the top of the strike zone, launching a towering fly ball into the seats in left-center for a three-run homer and a 4-0 lead. Mariners crushed by Padres, split two-game series in San Diego 2023-06-07T04:00:00Z Both pitches appeared out of the strike zone. Realmuto hits tiebreaking HR, helps Phillies snap losing streak with 4-2 win over Nationals 2023-06-03T04:00:00Z But it all goes back to dominating the strike zone … and the quality of stuff allows us to do that without fear. How Bryce Miller became latest sensation in Mariners’ pitching-rich pipeline 2023-06-02T04:00:00Z “Lou just kept pounding the strike zone … those quick innings, they help our offense in a huge way.” Rookie Louie Varland throws 7 scoreless innings, Twins rout Astros 8-2 2023-06-01T04:00:00Z The Mariners had been displeased with Walsh’s strike zone much of the game. Aaron Judge, Yankees thump Mariners again, 10-2 2023-05-30T04:00:00Z The 87-mph pitch started at the bottom the strike zone and just disappeared below it. Tayler Saucedo gets key strikeout to play hometown hero for Mariners 2023-05-28T04:00:00Z After Sunday’s loss, manager Dave Martinez noted that Gore’s outing against the Royals was a great example of the pitcher “keeping the ball down” and attacking the strike zone. MacKenzie Gore, Nationals focusing on efficiency for emerging pitcher 2023-05-29T04:00:00Z He was free to throw fastballs in the strike zone more aggressively; he didn’t need to nibble on the corners or try to be perfect. How Bryce Miller became latest sensation in Mariners’ pitching-rich pipeline 2023-06-02T04:00:00Z “That’s how I pitch. I’m going to attack the strike zone and trust my defense.” Zach McKinstry’s 3 hits lead Detroit Tigers past Chicago White Sox, 7-3 2023-05-28T04:00:00Z Boone was ejected for the fourth time this season and second time in a four-game span when he argued with Edwin Moscoso over the umpire’s strike zone in the third inning. Orioles take 2 of 3 at Yankees, Gibson 7 scoreless innings in 3-1 win 2023-05-26T04:00:00Z Nelson’s next pitch rose high, well out of the strike zone, but Gomez swung at it and missed. UW softball pitcher Brooke Nelson made huge rally stand up, now Huskies want more 2023-05-25T04:00:00Z Teams know it’s coming, but the high spin rate and quality placement at the top of the strike zone make it almost impossible to hit squarely. Bryce Miller keeps throwing heaters, continues impressive start as Mariners beat A’s 2023-05-24T04:00:00Z Castillo came out firing pinpoint fastballs that reached 99 mph, peppering the top of the strike zone and overwhelming A’s hitters and looking more like the playoff version of himself. Luis Castillo back to his old self as Mariners drub Oakland 2023-05-22T04:00:00Z By that point, however, Emmel’s wide strike zone already had taken shape. Controversial third strike call dooms Dodgers' comeback bid in loss to Cardinals 2023-05-21T04:00:00Z “I think it’s one of those things where it’s hard to cover the entire strike zone, and also front to back, so you have to break it up into halves,” Roberts said. 'It's hard to hit.' How Dodgers rookie James Outman is dealing with an inevitable slump 2023-05-16T04:00:00Z “I think that’s kind of the first step is slowing the game down and making sure you’re staying in the strike zone and seeing the ball long.” Scherzer wins in return, Mets score 8 in fifth to beat Nationals for Sunday split 2023-05-14T04:00:00Z “The lineup is really potent. You got six, seven guys that can carry the team. They really control the strike zone.” Martinez’s 3-run shot lifts Dodgers over Padres 4-2, win 4th in row 2023-05-14T04:00:00Z Facing slugging catcher Shea Langeliers, who had doubled to left in his first at-bat, he fired a 96-mph fastball at the top of the strike zone for a swinging first strike. Luis Castillo back to his old self as Mariners drub Oakland 2023-05-22T04:00:00Z “He took some good pitches today. … He’s extremely dangerous when he stays in the strike zone, and he’s working hard at it.” Luis Robert Jr. stars as Chicago White Sox top Houston Astros 3-1 2023-05-14T04:00:00Z “One thing I had in mind coming into this outing was pounding the strike zone, and I thought I did that pretty well. I threw it where they could hit it.” Mets lose 5 series in a row for 1st time in a decade, shut out by Reds 2023-05-11T04:00:00Z Those expectations may very well have affected his performance through this first month and a half, with Rodriguez chasing more pitches outside of strike zone. Julio Rodriguez can’t save Mariners by himself, and trying to is hurting his season 2023-05-10T04:00:00Z “There’s a little bit more aggressiveness with the swings when the ball is in the strike zone,” Roberts said of the rookie. Clayton Kershaw delivers much-needed strong start in Dodgers' win over Brewers 2023-05-10T04:00:00Z Facing one of the most productive offenses in baseball, Kirby attacked hitters without fear of repercussion, overwhelming the strike zone. Tom Murphy’s home run helps Mariners, George Kirby beat Texas 2023-05-09T04:00:00Z The Mariners’ have a 27.9 % chase rate, which is the number of swings at pitches at outside the strike zone divided by the number of pitches thrown outside the strike zone. Mariners manager Scott Servais frustrated by team’s struggling offense 2023-05-09T04:00:00Z Among the issues: In transitioning from the differing strike zones of the individual human umpires, someone needs to decide what the new, uniform strike zone should be. Robo umps reach Triple-A, but MLB rollout still uncertain 2023-05-09T04:00:00Z The first six of those swinging strikeouts came on four-seam fastballs, five of them at the top of the strike zone. Mariners waste Logan Gilbert’s great start, fall to Rangers 2-1 2023-05-08T04:00:00Z At times it’s hard to recognize the ascending superstar as he flails at pitches out of the strike zone and, despite his seemingly unflappable persona, shows unmistakable signs of pressing. Win streak doesn’t mask Mariners’ regression as Astros return to Seattle 2023-05-04T04:00:00Z There was his polished command — enabling him to attack hitters, fill up the strike zone and finish off at-bats with a wicked pairing of offspeed pitches. ‘Cold-blooded killer’ Gavin Stone set for MLB debut after rapid rise with Dodgers 2023-05-03T04:00:00Z García thrives against pitches up in the strike zone but sometimes chases ones that are too high. The Nats’ Luis García, trying to win every pitch, shows growth at the plate 2023-05-02T04:00:00Z The official rule book definition of the strike zone is laughably ignored, and interpreted by each umpire in his own way. Robo umps reach Triple-A, but MLB rollout still uncertain 2023-05-09T04:00:00Z He became known as much for his knowledge of the strike zone as the rare switch-hitting catcher as he did for his hugs. Adley Rutschman is good at (almost) everything. Ask his Orioles teammates. 2023-04-29T04:00:00Z And he’s attacking the strike zone with all of his pitches. How a tweak from his agent helped Mason Thompson and his sinker 2023-04-28T04:00:00Z “I want him to be as aggressive as he can in the strike zone,” Roberts said. With Miguel Vargas at second base, Dodgers have 'an expectation he will get better' 2023-04-28T04:00:00Z The cutter painted the top of the strike zone and got Nimmo swinging. Everything worked for Josiah Gray as he shut down the Mets 2023-04-26T04:00:00Z Catchers lament the death of framing, the skill of presenting borderline pitches to make it look like they caught the strike zone. Robo umps reach Triple-A, but MLB rollout still uncertain 2023-05-09T04:00:00Z In the final two, he watched curveballs snap into the strike zone before stalking to the dugout. Nationals ride MacKenzie Gore and beat the Mets again 2023-04-26T04:00:00Z What they noticed was the pitch’s horizontal movement — moving from left to right across the strike zone. How a tweak from his agent helped Mason Thompson and his sinker 2023-04-28T04:00:00Z “He needs to locate better within the strike zone and he hasn’t done that,” Nevin said. José Suarez allows five homers in shaky start for Angels in loss to Athletics 2023-04-25T04:00:00Z Figuring out the strike zone for youth baseball is the biggest challenge for a plate umpire while base umpires just need to focus and rely on their eyes and instincts for close calls. Column: Seven Mater Dei High baseball players try umpiring: 'A different perspective' 2023-04-23T04:00:00Z Of course, all those catchers are also batters who will benefit from a more consistent strike zone when at the plate. Robo umps reach Triple-A, but MLB rollout still uncertain 2023-05-09T04:00:00Z After fouling off a 3-2 sinker that was actually in the strike zone, Hernandez got the same pitch, but only on the inner half of the plate. Mariners bats pick up a not-sharp Luis Castillo to beat Cardinals 2023-04-22T04:00:00Z Talented rookie Jordan Walker ambushed a first-pitch slider that stayed up in the strike zone, sending a fly ball to deep right field. New additions show up for Mariners who beat Cardinals in opener 2023-04-21T04:00:00Z But one change that is urgently needed is a computer-assisted strike zone. Letters to Sports: Time for MLB to use computer-assisted strike zone 2023-04-21T04:00:00Z His chase rate, a measure of how often he swings at pitches outside of the strike zone, was in the 88th. Within Nats-O’s, a compelling MacKenzie Gore-Adley Rutschman subplot 2023-04-19T04:00:00Z “Nobody complains about anything anymore with the strike zone because there’s nothing to complain about,” Saints manager Toby Gardenhire said after his first series with the so-called ”robo-ump.” Robo umps reach Triple-A, but MLB rollout still uncertain 2023-05-09T04:00:00Z “The velocity is real. The breaking ball is good. The fact that in Triple-A, he went there and threw strikes, dominated the strike zone and really had that much success was impressive.” Cubs score 4 in 8th, send Athletics to 6th straight loss 2023-04-19T04:00:00Z Milwaukee pushed the lead to 3-0 in the third inning, taking advantage of some pitches in the strike zone. Poor offense dooms Mariners, who fall to Milwaukee in extra innings 2023-04-18T04:00:00Z But most hitters did not establish themselves as one of the era’s most discerning strike zone analysts by the time they could drink legally. Everyone knows what’s wrong with Juan Soto. Only he can fix it. 2023-04-15T04:00:00Z Entering Saturday, Call’s zone swing percentage — how much he swings at pitches in the strike zone — was down to 51.9 percent after it was 62.4 percent last year. Alex Call may have found a home atop the Nationals’ batting order 2023-04-15T04:00:00Z There was one potential turning point in the 2021 playoffs, when Bellinger dropped his hands, shortened his bat path and simply focused on staying in the strike zone, and putting balls in play. Dodgers couldn't make Cody Bellinger a star again. 'Sometimes you just don't have any answers' 2023-04-14T04:00:00Z Nine straight times, in a 15-pitch battle that lasted the better part of six minutes, Freeman swung at a pitch in or near the strike zone. Freddie Freeman's 15-pitch at-bat sparks Dodgers offense in win over Giants 2023-04-13T04:00:00Z Abrams and Thomas saw a combined six pitches, half of which were not in the strike zone. Analysis | Here are a few things we know about these Nationals so far 2023-04-06T04:00:00Z They didn’t pitch with their normal command or efficiency in the strike zone. Mariners need to ‘show some patience’ after ‘bad week’ 2023-04-06T04:00:00Z But his zone contact percentage — how often he connects with balls in the strike zone — was up from 80.7 percent to 91.1 percent, suggesting that Call is connecting more often when he offers at strikes. Alex Call may have found a home atop the Nationals’ batting order 2023-04-15T04:00:00Z “The big thing is, we talk about it all the time: dominate the strike zone. What does that mean? You know, swinging at the right pitches is so critical,” Servais said. Scott Servais remains patient amid Mariners’ sluggish offensive start 2023-04-04T04:00:00Z “He’s got to stay on the attack and get them swinging the bats on balls in the strike zone.” Dodgers rally for 7 runs in 5th, put chill on Rockies 13-4 2023-04-04T04:00:00Z The Mariners made three errors, allowed four unearned runs and walked eight batters, including Mike Zunino twice, which isn’t exactly aligned with their ethos of run prevention and controlling the strike zone. Mariners play a clunker, fall to Guardians 9-4 2023-03-31T04:00:00Z They didn’t produce much at the plate, abandoning their approach and resorting to hacking at pitches out of the strike zone. Mariners need to ‘show some patience’ after ‘bad week’ 2023-04-06T04:00:00Z Kolten Wong was hit by a pitch with one out and France went opposite field with a pitch out of the strike zone and cleared the wall down the right-field line. Pitch clock sparks Mariners rally for 3-0 win over Guardians 2023-03-31T04:00:00Z Making his fourth start of the spring, George Kirby looked in midseason form, filling up the strike zone and dominating batters. Julio Rodriguez provides the offense as Mariners beat Dodgers 2023-03-22T04:00:00Z When Gore is at his best, his mid-90s fastball plays well at the top of the strike zone, a product of his strong vertical movement. MacKenzie Gore makes one thing clear: He is his own harshest critic 2023-03-18T04:00:00Z “If he can still stay in the strike zone and continue to work on that swing, clean that swing up, he’s gonna be fine,” Roberts said. Jason Heyward's swing is a 'work in progress.' He's still a safe bet to make Dodgers roster 2023-03-16T04:00:00Z “We’re swinging outside the strike zone and we are making a lot of noncompetitive misses on the pitcher’s mound,” Dipoto said. Mariners need to ‘show some patience’ after ‘bad week’ 2023-04-06T04:00:00Z In the third inning of the Nationals’ 5-0 win, Cavalli threw a pitch that sailed well above the strike zone, then shook his arm before walking behind the mound and bending over. Nationals’ Cade Cavalli leaves spring training start with elbow issue 2023-03-14T04:00:00Z Using a lively four-seam fastball that he was able to spot at the top of the strike zone, Ray racked up swings and misses. Sunny causes trouble for Mariners in 8-2 loss to Angels 2023-03-13T04:00:00Z During his outing Tuesday, the center field scoreboard showed Gore’s fastball consistently at 94 mph, occasionally a notch above that — plenty capable of getting hitters out at the top of the strike zone. Perspective | MacKenzie Gore is a perfectionist who’s not yet perfect 2023-03-08T05:00:00Z A strike zone that looks more like a stop sign than a rectangle. ‘Every number is good’: Analytics helping speed up baseball 2023-03-03T05:00:00Z The Cubs grabbed a 5-0 lead in the fourth inning, roughing up reliever Matt Brash, who struggled to find the strike zone and got hurt by some bloop hits. Julio Rodriguez, Jarred Kelenic hit back-to-back homers in Mariners’ loss to Cubs 2023-03-01T05:00:00Z The Mariners love Hummel’s hitting potential — a switch-hitter with a good sense of the strike zone and some power. Analysis: Projecting the Mariners’ opening-day roster early in springng training 2023-02-26T05:00:00Z “It’s one that I can hit strikes zone if I wanted to and out of the strike zone if I want.” Mariners excited about potential of Prelander Berroa, picked up in ‘worst trade of 2022’ 2023-02-24T05:00:00Z “But I think his stuff and his movement and his ability to be down in the strike zone and do different things, I think he pitches extremely well with just that too.” New Dodger Noah Syndergaard seeks balance this spring to bring his heat back 2023-02-23T05:00:00Z James also suggested “adding sides” to the current rectangular strike zone to exclude hard-to-hit pitches at the corners. ‘Every number is good’: Analytics helping speed up baseball 2023-03-03T05:00:00Z “Control the strike zone, take your walks and they aren’t going to throw you 3-2 fastballs every time. It’s taken a little while. And of course, just slowing himself down. He gets so hyper.” After spending the offseason being a ‘sponge,’ Jarred Kelenic hopes new swing gets him back on track 2023-02-18T05:00:00Z The flag — just the ninth penalty of the game — was akin to an umpire suddenly expanding his strike zone in the ninth inning, and it drew condemnation far and wide. Analysis: NFL skids into offseason after slippery Super Bowl 2023-02-14T05:00:00Z When Alu, 25, started reading his own scouting report last season, he realized his “blue area,” or his weakness, was up in the strike zone on fastballs with high spin rates. Nats prospect Jake Alu is coming off a breakout year. Can he keep it up? 2023-01-30T05:00:00Z “His ability to grind through at bats, stay within the strike zone, impact the baseball, and run the bases is a valuable addition to our ballclub.” Mets sign outfielder Tommy Pham to 1-year contract 2023-01-24T05:00:00Z Same with how his slider could pair with heaters at the top of the strike zone. Reliever Kyle Finnegan is an organizational win for the Nationals 2023-01-23T05:00:00Z “We value his versatility and strike zone management skills, as well as what I believe to be a high baseball IQ.” Mariners sign reserve infielder Tommy La Stella 2023-01-19T05:00:00Z “There are difficult issues surrounding the strike zone that affect outcomes on the field, and we need to make sure we understand those before we jump off that bridge,” he said in June. MLB on track to expand robot umps to all Triple-A ballparks 2023-01-13T05:00:00Z Baseball’s experiment with robot umpires is taking another step forward, with the electronic strike zone plugging in at all 30 Class AAA Minor League Baseball parks in 2023. Electronic strike zone stepping up at all 30 Class AAA Minor League Baseball parks in 2023 2023-01-13T05:00:00Z They’ll flex their financial muscle on deals they believe to be worth the value, but rarely expand their financial strike zone beyond what they deem a deal to be worth. Analysis: No big-name help is coming. Why the Dodgers are betting on themselves 2023-01-07T05:00:00Z He attributed his struggles to an inability to control the strike zone. Jeimer Candelario looks to bring energy, consistency to the Nationals 2022-12-13T05:00:00Z “I have to be consistent with the strike zone,” he said. Coming off down season, Jeimer Candelario eyeing a ‘fresh start’ with Nationals 2022-12-13T05:00:00Z But the Mariners’ analysts loved him, particularly his ability to control the strike zone at the plate. Uncertainty in Kyle Lewis’ situation led Mariners to trade him to Arizona 2022-11-18T05:00:00Z From The Times: Major League Baseball is considering adopting an automated strike zone system as soon as 2024, potentially ending the era of umpires at the World Series. Your Friday Briefing 2022-10-28T04:00:00Z So his coaches stressed staying on top of the baseball and shrinking his strike zone. As the Padres win now, CJ Abrams will try to help the Nationals win later 2022-10-22T04:00:00Z The Yankees didn’t score again that inning, but by the time it was over, Verlander — missing with his fastballs up and losing sliders in the strike zone — had thrown 45 pitches. Astros’ Justin Verlander finds groove, handles Yankees in ALCS opener 2022-10-19T04:00:00Z But with the count at 0-2, that was the plan — to try to get Altuve to chase something out of the strike zone. George Kirby’s dominant start can’t be lost amid Mariners’ scoreless stretch in Game 3 2022-10-15T04:00:00Z He went 8-12 with a 4.09 ERA in two seasons with Colorado before getting a case of the yips and struggling to find the strike zone. Braves’ Matzek has Tommy John surgery, out 12-18 months 2022-10-12T04:00:00Z Some of it, at least according to Snell’s body language, was an unforgiving strike zone. Mets stay alive, push back Padres to force do-or-die Game 3 2022-10-09T04:00:00Z His misses weren’t close to the strike zone and his strikes caught too much of the plate. Mariners complete wild comeback, beat Blue Jays to advance to ALDS 2022-10-08T04:00:00Z The Biden-era standard of “near certainty” that no civilians will be killed applies equally to adult men in a potential strike zone as to women and children, the official said. White House Tightens Rules on Counterterrorism Drone Strikes 2022-10-07T04:00:00Z “They just hit balls that were out of the strike zone. I don’t know how,” Cairo said. Wallner’s 3 RBIs help Twins send Sox to 8th straight loss 2022-09-28T04:00:00Z His first run allowed came in the second inning when Jung crushed a 3-2 fastball up in the strike zone. Mariners’ magic number gets lower despite their struggles continuing vs. Rangers 2022-09-27T04:00:00Z His bat stays in the strike zone for a while — a great trait for any hitter — but a flatter swing path made it hard to elevate contact to line drives and flyballs consistently. Analysis | Joey Meneses? Joey Meneses! 2022-09-22T04:00:00Z The Nationals repeatedly chased his curveball, even when it didn’t threaten the strike zone, striking out nine times against the right-hander, seven on his curve alone. Patrick Corbin (back spasms) exits early, and Nats’ rally falls short late 2022-09-20T04:00:00Z His third topic of emphasis was a little more specific — the strike zone. Wentz sharp for Tigers in 3-2 victory over Baltimore 2022-09-20T04:00:00Z “Just a little bit more around the strike zone than before,” Abbott said. Nationals lose again as 2023 auditions continue for fringe players 2022-09-19T04:00:00Z “I think our whole rotation is focused on attacking the strike zone and doing the best we can. Right now, we’re all doing that well.” Javier leads Astros over Tigers 2-1 for 7-game season sweep 2022-09-14T04:00:00Z “He fills up the strike zone, he’s got three pitches he can mix in and he does a great job of following the game plan.” Dodgers beat D-backs 6-0, clinch playoff spot (for real) 2022-09-13T04:00:00Z “He had the lead, so he could be a little bit more liberal with the strike zone and try to get through the game,” Hinch said. Victor Reyes drives in 3 runs as Tigers beat Royals 8-4 2022-09-10T04:00:00Z “It touches essentially every part of our game, so we’re going to start there. We’re going to start with the strike zone,” he said. Wentz sharp for Tigers in 3-2 victory over Baltimore 2022-09-20T04:00:00Z “As far as the last couple outings to this one goes, just better job getting ahead and finding the strike zone a little better. But as far as stuff, it was the same.” Burnes shines as Brewers top Giants 2-1 to open doubleheader 2022-09-08T04:00:00Z While Suarez is known to swing and miss at pitches in the strike zone, he wasn’t missing this cookie. Mariners’ sloppy play dooms them in 9-6 loss to White Sox 2022-09-07T04:00:00Z He could be a Roman monument but for the cobra quickness with which he whips his bat through the strike zone. Opinion | Aaron Judge has Roger Maris’s record in his sights — a beautiful thing 2022-09-06T04:00:00Z With a boisterous crowd of 17,958 standing, Gilbert reared back and fired a 99 mph fastball at the top of the strike zone that Pollock waved at feebly for strike three. Logan Gilbert masterful as Mariners shut out White Sox 2022-09-06T04:00:00Z “We want to dominate the strike zone on both sides of the ball.” Wentz sharp for Tigers in 3-2 victory over Baltimore 2022-09-20T04:00:00Z Reds manager David Bell was ejected by plate umpire Carlos Torres with two outs in the top of the ninth after complaining about Torres’ strike zone. Wesneski 5 shutout innings in debut, Cubs beat Reds 9-3 2022-09-06T04:00:00Z “He came out filling up the strike zone, executing his split, attacking hitters, just going right after them,” Giants manager Gabe Kapler said. Giants rout Phillies 13-1, snap seven-game losing streak 2022-09-02T04:00:00Z “Lance was good. He had that one inning where he lost control of the strike zone, but he settled back down,” Astros manager Dusty Baker said. McCullers sharp again, pitches into 6th as Astros top Angels 2022-09-02T04:00:00Z He’s also learned there are times to not throw strikes and expand the strike zone on hitters. Mariners pitcher George Kirby named AL Rookie of the Month 2022-09-02T04:00:00Z “When he’s like this, he stays in the strike zone and it seems like every swing he takes is center-cut.” Mookie Betts has been on an MVP-caliber tear for Dodgers in Marlins series 2022-08-28T04:00:00Z “He was just missing in the strike zone and pitching from behind,” Baker said. Santander, Hays, Kremer power O's past AL-leading Astros 3-1 2022-08-27T04:00:00Z Before Stanton’s injury, 48 percent of pitches Judge saw were in the strike zone. Analysis | The Yankees are coming back to life. Crisis averted? 2022-08-25T04:00:00Z The efficiency in the strike zone continued over the next six innings as rookie right-hander held the Nationals scoreless. Frustration grows as Mariners can’t get bats going in 3-1 loss to Nationals 2022-08-24T04:00:00Z “He comes to compete, pounds the strike zone and is fun to play defense behind,” Castellanos said. Syndergaard strong for 7 innings, Phillies beat Reds 4-1 2022-08-22T04:00:00Z His misses were either in the middle of the plate or well out of the strike zone. Mariners wrap up road trip with series loss to Athletics 2022-08-21T04:00:00Z “He pounded the strike zone and did a great job.” Stripling perfect through 6, Jays avoid sweep, beat O's 6-1 2022-08-17T04:00:00Z An increase of 13 percentage points in swinging at pitches outside of the strike zone is less than ideal for a hitter with France’s contact skills. Mariners’ Ty France says his wrist isn’t reason for recent slump 2022-08-16T04:00:00Z The Mariners may preach “dominate the strike zone” to their pitchers, but Kirby owned it. Frustration grows as Mariners can’t get bats going in 3-1 loss to Nationals 2022-08-24T04:00:00Z “He tried to teach our young guys the strike zone and the way to go about their business every day. For a young kid, he learned that fairly young,” Martinez said. Perspective | Washington might mourn, but baseball is better with a happy Juan Soto 2022-08-13T04:00:00Z Gonsolin’s split-finger fastball dive-bombed through the strike zone, his slider was sharp and he commanded his fastball well through five innings. Tony Gonsolin flirts with perfection as Dodgers turn winning streak up to 11 2022-08-13T04:00:00Z “I thought he commanded the strike zone incredibly well and was able to go deep into the game and put us in position to win a ballgame.” Hosmer's double in sixth sends Red Sox past Orioles, 4-3 2022-08-11T04:00:00Z After Higashioka fouled off a couple of quality sinkers on the lower outside corner of the strike zone, Ray fired his seventh straight sinker of the at-bat. Carlos Santana’s two-run homer pushes Mariners to series win over Yankees 2022-08-10T04:00:00Z “When he has a good game, the walks are down and he’s attacking the strike zone,” Hanrahan said. Nationals pitching prospect Andry Lara is still smiling after a rocky July 2022-08-08T04:00:00Z “We know Greinke. We know he kind of relies on over-aggression and expanding the strike zone. I think we did a really good job of making him come to us and then hitting the mistakes.” Bogaerts has 4 hits, Red Sox beat Royals 7-4 2022-08-06T04:00:00Z His fastball command was such that he kept leaving the pitch in the middle of the strike zone. Phillies provide another teachable moment for Josiah Gray, Nationals 2022-08-05T04:00:00Z “Tried to loosen it up, get some more length through the strike zone and it’s paid off.” James Outman makes mesmerizing MLB debut in Dodgers' win over Rockies 2022-07-31T04:00:00Z He doesn’t strike out much but too often makes weak contact on pitches out of the strike zone. Dodgers get two big reminders of what a mega-trade with Nationals costs in 8-3 loss 2022-07-27T04:00:00Z Neither team appeared happy with Bucknor’s strike zone throughout the evening. Cubs score 5 in 10th to beat Phillies 6-2 2022-07-23T04:00:00Z “And also when you’re controlling the strike zone better and not chasing pitches out of the zone that you don’t want to hit, it’s always a good feeling, too.” Texas half-bil: Seager homer surge, Semien steady post-slump 2022-07-21T04:00:00Z “For someone to be able to control the strike zone that early in their career is unheard of,” Freeman said. Juan Soto hitting the trade market is the talk of the All-Star Game 2022-07-18T04:00:00Z He also said the Angels like that despite his size, Neto swings the bat and hits hard and has a good sense of the strike zone. Angels mix it up and add some two-way ability with their MLB draft haul 2022-07-18T04:00:00Z Defining the computer strike zone is still being worked on. Pitch clocks, shift limits, larger bases in MLB’s future 2022-07-18T04:00:00Z It was unclear why Ross was thrown out, but each side had issues with De Jesus’ strike zone at various points. Alonso, Ottavino lead Mets in DH opener; Cubs 8th L in row 2022-07-16T04:00:00Z The bodies of two children from the strike zone remain unidentified; it is unclear whether they were patients at the neurological clinic or the speech therapy center. In a Flash of Fire and Shrapnel, a Smiling 4-Year-Old’s Life Is Snuffed Out 2022-07-15T04:00:00Z His swing rate on pitches outside of the strike zone, 47.1 percent, ranked fifth. Luis García isn’t the most patient hitter. The Nats are okay with that. 2022-07-14T04:00:00Z It was the only blemish on Stone’s day as he expertly hit spots in and around the strike zone. Their shining moment quickly faded. The story of the 1980 All-Star Game starting pitchers 2022-07-14T04:00:00Z They fell behind in counts, regularly chased pitches outside the strike zone and consistently failed to take advantage of scoring opportunities, stranding 15 on the base paths over the two games. Juan Soto homers twice, but Nats are swept by Mariners, extending July woes 2022-07-13T04:00:00Z “Oftentimes the most vulnerable starting pitchers are is in that first inning. He really didn’t have a feel for the strike zone and we took advantage.” Mariners win ninth straight by beating Nationals behind Suarez’s 3-run homer 2022-07-13T04:00:00Z His next eight pitches were fastballs between 93-95 mph, seven of them in the upper third of the strike zone. Angels' Mike Trout susceptible again to high fastballs. What is going on? 2022-07-13T04:00:00Z The 22-year-old does not discriminate between pitches in the strike zone or close to it. Luis García isn’t the most patient hitter. The Nats are okay with that. 2022-07-14T04:00:00Z “He can really run. He controls the strike zone very well. Excellent contact skills. Very good against right-handed pitching. We think he’ll certainly be a useful major league piece.” Rays acquire Bethancourt from Athletics for catching depth 2022-07-09T04:00:00Z Josh Bell bounced out to shortstop on a ball that was high because he had to protect the strike zone after falling behind in the count. Juan Soto homers twice, but Nats are swept by Mariners, extending July woes 2022-07-13T04:00:00Z He attacked the strike zone, issuing no walks for the third time this season while collecting three strikeouts. Tony Gonsolin’s bid for the All-Star start gets boost in Dodgers' win over Cubs 2022-07-08T04:00:00Z “He pounded the strike zone. When he’s good he can command that glove side.” Dodgers beat Rockies 5-2, stretch NL West lead to 5 1/2 2022-07-06T04:00:00Z The message there: Chase a bit less on pitches in, out or under the strike zone. Luis García isn’t the most patient hitter. The Nats are okay with that. 2022-07-14T04:00:00Z Munoz reared back and fired a heater at the top right corner of the strike zone. Andres Munoz returns to San Diego and shuts down his former team 2022-07-05T04:00:00Z When he was in the strike zone, his pitches regularly caught too much of the plate. Juan Soto homers twice, but Nats are swept by Mariners, extending July woes 2022-07-13T04:00:00Z He attacked the strike zone, and the Marlins were aggressive early. Nats get good news on Juan Soto but take yet another loss to the Marlins 2022-07-04T04:00:00Z Clay, 29, signed with the Nationals as a free agent in November 2020 but never was able to control the strike zone in the majors. Josiah Gray endures rough start as Marlins continue dominance of Nats 2022-07-01T04:00:00Z Swanson’s plan — like many pitchers — was to pitch Trout at the top inside corner of the strike zone, to tie up his hands. Mariners reliever Erik Swanson frustrated by narrative of his role in brawl vs. Angels 2022-07-01T04:00:00Z He seems way more comfortable pounding those pitches in the strike zone. Jackson Tetreault has earned a fixed spot in the Nationals’ rotation 2022-06-27T04:00:00Z The first batter he faced set the tone — he missed his first four far outside of the strike zone against J.P. Juan Soto homers twice, but Nats are swept by Mariners, extending July woes 2022-07-13T04:00:00Z Crawford struck out looking on a 3-2 pitch that appeared out of the strike zone. Mariners beat Angels again, run winning streak to season-high five games 2022-06-25T04:00:00Z “Great plate-discipline guy, commands the strike zone. He understands who he is,” Reed said. Another highlight reel home run by Shohei Ohtani — and another Angels loss 2022-06-26T04:00:00Z He swings and misses at more than 40% of the pitches thrown in the top part of the strike zone. Mariners reliever Erik Swanson frustrated by narrative of his role in brawl vs. Angels 2022-07-01T04:00:00Z Corbin was ahead 0-2 but left a slider too high in the strike zone — and Hays deposited the ball over the tall fence in left field. Patrick Corbin can’t keep the Nats’ run going in a rain-shortened loss 2022-06-23T04:00:00Z Fedde said he needs to have more trust in his fastball in the strike zone to put batters away instead of trying to paint the corners. Erick Fedde and the Nationals’ bullpen shut down the Orioles 2022-06-21T04:00:00Z “He’s doing a great job taking what’s given. Just not expanding as much this year and understanding the strike zone a little better.” Santander homers, points to dad in the stands, O's edge Rays 2022-06-19T04:00:00Z Unlike in his debut Tuesday, Tetreault was under control and attacked the strike zone. Juan Soto blasts off early, helping the Nats snap their eight-game skid 2022-06-19T04:00:00Z He pitches to the upper parts of the strike zone with his fastball and counters with a diving splitfinger and a sweeping slider. Mariners reliever Erik Swanson frustrated by narrative of his role in brawl vs. Angels 2022-07-01T04:00:00Z Trout pushed the count full when he wouldn’t chase two elevated fastballs out of the strike zone. Logan Gilbert won’t back down from hot-hitting Mike Trout 2022-06-19T04:00:00Z “There are difficult issues surrounding the strike zone that affect outcomes on the field, and we need to make sure we understand those before we jump off that bridge.” Minor league game time cut 29 minutes with pitch clocks 2022-06-16T04:00:00Z “He just couldn’t get it back in the strike zone,” Nevin said of Diaz. Mike Trout is out and Anthony Rendon is back in for Angels, who lose to Mets 2022-06-11T04:00:00Z Throughout the night, Buehler had seemed to disagree with home plate umpire Chris Conroy’s strike zone too, frustration that escalated into a verbal exchange between the two after a borderline call later in the fourth. Dodgers fall to Giants as Walker Buehler leaves early because of elbow discomfort 2022-06-11T04:00:00Z Martinez and Hickey said they knew Edwards would be a valuable bullpen arm if he could stay healthy and pound the strike zone. With a fresh perspective, Carl Edwards Jr. has excelled in Washington 2022-06-05T04:00:00Z Jose Altuve destroyed a Ray fastball that was in the center of the strike zone, sending it well over the seats in left field for his 175th career homer. Fireworks in ninth help seal Mariners’ 7-4 win over Astros 2022-06-06T04:00:00Z Johnson lost the strike zone, walking four straight batters to force in the first run. UConn stuns Maryland 11-8, wins College Park Regional 2022-06-06T04:00:00Z Garcia managed to stay on a first-pitch changeup at the bottom of the strike zone, using his pure strength to pull it over the wall in left field for his ninth homer of the season. Marco Gonzales gives Mariners a much-needed quality start, but not a road win streak 2022-06-04T04:00:00Z “Early on, he was very dynamic, aggressive in the strike zone. Then I think that he hit a little lull. And a lot of times when guys start to struggle, they get passive.” As Dodgers battle injuries, Zach McKinstry makes a memorable return in win 2022-06-04T04:00:00Z “And you can see, when he is in the strike zone, he’s really, really difficult to hit.” With a fresh perspective, Carl Edwards Jr. has excelled in Washington 2022-06-05T04:00:00Z The ball snapped out of the closer’s right hand, dived hard toward the bottom of the strike zone as it reached the plate, and was harmlessly tapped for a routine ground ball to third base. ‘We need him’: How Dodgers closer Craig Kimbrel is trying to clean up his mechanics 2022-06-03T04:00:00Z “The only way we’re going to get out of this is by getting good pictures and swinging at good pitches and attacking the strike zone early.” Nationals finally score. Just once. The problem? The Reds put up eight. 2022-06-02T04:00:00Z We have to be more aggressive in the strike zone, want to pitch inside more. Nats’ minor youth movement changes little as the Mets complete a sweep 2022-06-01T04:00:00Z “I think as good as they get, the more I can access the zone with them, it opens up the strike zone for me more,” Gray said. With ‘training wheels’ off, Josiah Gray adjusts to life in Nats’ rotation 2022-05-30T04:00:00Z Fedde’s burst of success came with a spike in cutter usage, mostly throwing the pitch near the top of the strike zone. Erick Fedde takes a holiday from a strong May as the Nats get crushed 2022-05-30T04:00:00Z He pointed to the addition of the strike zone box in TV coverage. After homering in first two games in return to Mariners, Kyle Lewis scratched for series finale vs. Astros 2022-05-29T04:00:00Z And it has all resulted from a more aggressive mindset, with Gonsolin unafraid to fill up a strike zone he once only nibbled at. Tony Gonsolin continues stellar start to season, leads Dodgers past Diamondbacks 2022-05-28T04:00:00Z It is something he has been dealing with for most of the season, but it flared up during Thursday’s game when he tried to swing on a ball outside the strike zone. Angels’ Ohtani out of lineup vs. Blue Jays due to back issue 2022-05-27T04:00:00Z Corbin continued to keep the ball down in the strike zone to produce groundballs — 10 of his 19 were groundball outs, a sign he’s sticking to the game plan. Patrick Corbin gets into the win column as the Nats scale the Rockies 2022-05-26T04:00:00Z He has been hitting an inordinate number of ground balls and taking a page out of his dad’s playbook, swinging freely at pitches outside the strike zone. Shohei Ohtani struggles on the mound in Angels' loss to Blue Jays 2022-05-27T04:00:00Z "Our strike zone has been authentic SUVs, that's where we are going to stay ... we are not going to make EV sedans, no hatchbacks," Shah said. India's Mahindra to explore more partnerships for EV parts -CEO 2022-05-23T04:00:00Z Nine were nowhere close to the strike zone. At plate, in field, on bases — it all goes wrong for Nats in latest loss 2022-05-17T04:00:00Z And there was Benny Gallo, a left-hander whose career was derailed because his pitches had only a casual acquaintance with the strike zone. Column: Nationals fired scout for refusing COVID vaccine. He's now selling cars — and suing 2022-05-17T04:00:00Z “I’ve been seeing a lot of pitches in the strike zone, and I come and face a guy that didn’t throw me that many strikes,” Soto said. In Nats’ mistake-filled loss, a tale of two sinkers and a Marlins ace 2022-05-16T04:00:00Z “He knows the strike zone better than anybody I know,” said Martinez, who played 16 years in the majors before spending the last 15 as a coach and manager. Through 500 games, Soto’s plate discipline puts him on shortlist of best-ever young players 2022-05-16T04:00:00Z The clock, along with a ban on defensive shifts and an automated strike zone, could be headed to the majors soon. Why it takes so long for MLB to change rules: Battle between tradition and innovation 2022-05-16T04:00:00Z Changes, including a pitch clock and automated strike zone, could be on the way. Meet the Savannah Bananas, the baseball team captivating fans and MLB 2022-05-16T04:00:00Z Corbin’s formula was simple: keep the ball low in the strike zone and pitch to contact. Long balls ruin Patrick Corbin’s day as Nationals fall flat vs. Astros 2022-05-15T04:00:00Z The Mariners told him to throw his four-seam fastball at the top of the strike zone, which despite being 91-92 mph, appeared to be much faster because of his deceptive delivery and high spin rate. Paul Sewald makes most of his chance to show Mets they gave up on him to soon 2022-05-14T04:00:00Z “With that being said, he can stay on the ball a little bit longer. He recognizes pitches way before the strike zone because he’s ready.” Through 500 games, Soto’s plate discipline puts him on shortlist of best-ever young players 2022-05-16T04:00:00Z Dodgers catcher Will Smith doesn’t mind the pitch clock but isn’t so sure about the automated strike zone; he worries that computers will do away with the art of framing a pitch. Why it takes so long for MLB to change rules: Battle between tradition and innovation 2022-05-16T04:00:00Z “It’s a groundball style. It’s an attack the strike zone style. He did a nice job of keeping us off balance, and we weren’t able to get the big hit.” Hudson, Cardinals combine to stop Giants’ 6-game win streak 2022-05-14T04:00:00Z “Gregory was struggling with the strike zone, and while I didn’t love putting Will in a situation he’s never been in, he did a great job.” Cabrera leads Tigers to 4-2 win over Orioles 2022-05-13T04:00:00Z To compliment that fastball, they told him to try and sweep his slider out of the strike zone. Paul Sewald makes most of his chance to show Mets they gave up on him to soon 2022-05-14T04:00:00Z He found the strike zone on just 41 of 77 pitches. Ryan Pepiot's debut inefficient but scoreless as Dodgers drop rubber game to Pirates 2022-05-11T04:00:00Z He does not take many pitches because he knows he can barrel up almost anything near the strike zone. ‘He’s the Best Player in the World’ 2022-05-08T04:00:00Z “I’m trying to work on continuing to attack the strike zone. If they swing often, hopefully it’s a good pitch. And if not, then we got to work through some stuff.” Nationals go deep 3 times in 7-3 victory over Angels 2022-05-08T04:00:00Z Of those 83 breaking balls, 47 were considered out of the strike zone with 34 called balls. Hard lessons learned for Mariners rookie Matt Brash force him back to the minor leagues 2022-05-05T04:00:00Z Teams know that Brash doesn’t throw enough pitches in the strike zone to have success and doesn’t have the pitch command to pinpoint a quality strike when he needs to throw one. Mariners get swept by Astros, score just two runs in three-game series 2022-05-04T04:00:00Z Pérez struggled to find the strike zone in his first stint with Washington. Nationals find good vibes by the Bay, score an 11-5 win over the Giants 2022-05-01T04:00:00Z In this one, 67 of his 95 pitches were in the strike zone. Wild finish: Orioles rally to beat Red Sox 2-1 in 10th 2022-04-30T04:00:00Z Mariners rookie Julio Rodriguez has been called out on strikes 17 times this season — at least 10 of the third strikes not touching any part of the strike zone, according to Statcast. Sideline Chatter: The ground crew is looking into signing Carl Spackler 2022-04-29T04:00:00Z “It was in the strike zone. I just missed it, a click behind. And then when he sees me foul off a pitch, I know he doesn’t want to challenge me again.” Perspective | For Juan Soto and the Nats, this has to be the low point, right? 2022-04-28T04:00:00Z Coming into Thursday, Rodriguez had taken 44 total called strikes in his plate appearances with 14 of those coming on pitches considered out of the strike zone by Statcast. Mariners’ Scott Servais on umps’ strike calls against Julio Rodriguez: ‘It is not right’ 2022-04-28T04:00:00Z “I think in those situations he’s doing a better job of staying in the strike zone,” Roberts said. Takeaways: Dodgers work to resolve winning almost everywhere except the scoreboard 2022-04-28T04:00:00Z Aguilar took three close balls — two of them potentially missed calls in Gabe Morales’s inconsistent strike zone — before rocking a sinker out to center. Nationals’ skid reaches seven as Marlins’ Pablo López leaves them baffled 2022-04-27T04:00:00Z It just was worth remarking on because Arano, a 27-year-old reliever, had failed to locate, not spinning the breaking ball to the bottom corner of the strike zone. Victor Arano changed his pitch mix and is thriving for the Nationals 2022-04-26T04:00:00Z The location of some those called third strikes — several out of the strike zone — has been a point of consternation for fans and people in the organization. Julio Rodriguez has struck out plenty to begin his career with Mariners. It’s not all his fault. 2022-04-22T04:00:00Z He had two called strikes on him in Thursday’s game, which both registered out of the strike zone. Mariners’ Scott Servais on umps’ strike calls against Julio Rodriguez: ‘It is not right’ 2022-04-28T04:00:00Z “There’s nothing I can do with a bad pitch. I got to look for pitches in the strike zone to make good contact.” Long balls burn the Nationals, who settle for a split with the D’backs 2022-04-21T04:00:00Z That changed on an 0-2 fastball up and out of the strike zone. Mariners show off power to support Robbie Ray debut at home in 6-2 win over Texas 2022-04-19T04:00:00Z By then, the Braves had stopped chasing pitches out of the strike zone. Column: Clayton Kershaw's competitive fire rages even as Dodger fans show him love 2022-04-19T04:00:00Z “That’s the thing though: I know the strike zone,” he said. Julio Rodriguez has struck out plenty to begin his career with Mariners. It’s not all his fault. 2022-04-22T04:00:00Z Spencer Torkelsen of the Tigers has 60 called strikes on him with 10 considered out of the strike zone. Mariners’ Scott Servais on umps’ strike calls against Julio Rodriguez: ‘It is not right’ 2022-04-28T04:00:00Z No. The strike zone shouldn’t be interpreted or influenced by the player in the batter’s box based for any other reason than his size. Mariners mailbag: Answering your questions about Julio Rodriguez’s early struggles, strike zones and more 2022-04-18T04:00:00Z He fired a 101 mph fastball that was above the strike zone and over the plate. Mariners reliever Andrés Muñoz wows teammates with ‘electric’ fastball 2022-04-15T04:00:00Z Because some bad luck, in the form of a tight strike zone and a couple of cue shots, produced queasiness before he escaped. No bad blood? Kenley Jansen, Freddie Freeman discuss Dodgers-Braves rivalry 2022-04-10T04:00:00Z Regardless of the umps’ desire to adhere to the same strike zone with all hitters, he knows that rookies aren’t likely to get the borderline calls in most situations. Julio Rodriguez happy to get his first MLB hit, but he’s happier it helped the Mariners beat the Twins 2022-04-09T04:00:00Z But he’s steadfast in his belief of the strike zone and his approach. Mariners’ Scott Servais on umps’ strike calls against Julio Rodriguez: ‘It is not right’ 2022-04-28T04:00:00Z Bad swing decisions on two-strike pitches can be the gateway mistake into expanding their strike zone leading to more poor decisions and swings and misses. Mariners mailbag: Answering your questions about Julio Rodriguez’s early struggles, strike zones and more 2022-04-18T04:00:00Z Said Lux of the at-bat: “Control the strike zone, wait out for a good pitch to hit and yeah, that’s my game for sure.” Plaschke: Championship-favorite Dodgers check all the boxes in season-opening win 2022-04-08T04:00:00Z In 1969, the pitcher’s mound was dropped five inches from 15 to 10 — still the height today — and the strike zone was shrunk. MLB’s tweaks, changes put new spin on tradition-bound baseball 2022-04-06T04:00:00Z Rogers, who throws submarine-style, uses his sinker/slider combination from such a low angle that some of his pitches seem to rise as they near the strike zone. Giants bullpen offers deep, effective mix with no set closer 2022-04-03T04:00:00Z But after yet another called third strike on Rodriguez on a pitch out of the strike zone, Servais had seen enough. Mariners’ Scott Servais on umps’ strike calls against Julio Rodriguez: ‘It is not right’ 2022-04-28T04:00:00Z Of the 19 called strikes against him, six were considered out of the strike zone — one of them was sinker from Kendall Graveman that was a called strike three. Mariners mailbag: Answering your questions about Julio Rodriguez’s early struggles, strike zones and more 2022-04-18T04:00:00Z The Nationals want to see Cavalli work in the strike zone more rather than relying on chases with his secondary pitches. Nats outright Andrew Stevenson; Patrick Corbin named Opening Day starter 2022-04-02T04:00:00Z The pitch was actually up and out of the strike zone, but Blackmon was ready for it and got on top of it, pulling a solo blast over the wall in right field. Mariners young pitchers shine again in loss to Rockies 2022-04-01T04:00:00Z Pressured to carry the offense, Ohtani expanded his strike zone, producing more swings and misses and weak contact. Angels' Shohei Ohtani is ready for the 2022 season: 'Aim higher and higher' 2022-03-31T04:00:00Z “So that’s a good thing right now. I’m just working on being ahead in the count. I don’t want to be afraid of everything that happened today and try to be around the strike zone.” Nationals allow 29 runs in spring game vs Cardinals 2022-03-30T04:00:00Z He’s swung and missed at 10 of those 50 fastballs, all of them elevated in the top part of the strike zone, which is also something he will adjust to. Mariners mailbag: Answering your questions about Julio Rodriguez’s early struggles, strike zones and more 2022-04-18T04:00:00Z “I think when I mix like that and I keep it in the strike zone, it’s hard to hit.” Pujols gets spring hit for Cards with wife in brain surgery 2022-03-30T04:00:00Z The Nationals want Gray to better control his fastball in the strike zone and sharpen his curveball. Perspective | Josiah Gray and Keibert Ruiz bring the Nats back to the days of discovery 2022-03-29T04:00:00Z Part of that is Soto’s steadfast refusal to swing at pitches outside the strike zone. Perspective | The scariest question in baseball: How do you get Juan Soto out? 2022-03-26T04:00:00Z Realistically, he’ll begin this season with the Class AAA Rochester Red Wings, learning to use his high-90s fastball and secondary stuff in the strike zone. Could Cade Cavalli make the Nats’ Opening Day roster? Ask again later. 2022-03-25T04:00:00Z He attributed the rough start to putting too many pitches in the strike zone and a couple of groundballs that squeaked through the infield, Cards’ Molina catches up, throws out runner in 1st action 2022-03-25T04:00:00Z Morton has come to embody the north-south way of pitching, baiting hitters at the top and bottom edges of the strike zone with high fastballs and diving curves. ‘You’ve Got to Get 27 Outs, and It Doesn’t Matter How You Get Them’ 2022-03-21T04:00:00Z “If you have a feel for the strike zone then you learn how to kind of pitch around the strike zone.” Scherzer Throws Five Innings In Mets Debut 2022-03-21T04:00:00Z His pitch chart, courtesy of Baseball Savant, showed about a third of his pitches at or below the bottom of the strike zone. Patrick Corbin could start Opening Day for the Nationals. He has a lot to improve on. 2022-03-18T04:00:00Z As Ray unleashed a blazing fastball intended for the top of the strike zone, he let out a louder and more ferocious grunt than previous pitches. ‘All business’ Robbie Ray has Mariners buzzing during spring training 2022-03-17T04:00:00Z “He understands the strike zone pretty well. He knows how and when to make damage. It’s very impressive to see him on a daily basis.” Nelson Cruz’s secret to hitting for power in his 40s: Naps 2022-03-17T04:00:00Z ABS will call balls and strikes in Triple-A West after May 17 and at Triple-A East games played in Charlotte throughout the season, with an aim to "approximate the strike zone called by high-level umpires." MLB tests pitch clock, anti-shift, bigger bases in minors 2022-03-14T04:00:00Z ABS will call balls and strikes in Triple-A West after May 17 and at Triple-A East games played in Charlotte throughout the season, with an aim to “approximate the strike zone called by high-level umpires.” MLB tests pitch clock, anti-shift, bigger bases in minors 2022-03-14T04:00:00Z Vast areas are designated free-fire zones — a term later changed by the military to the more neutral-sounding "specified strike zone" — where everyone in those zones is considered the enemy, even the elderly, women and children. In war, there are no "worthy" or "unworthy" victims: That's how we justify our crimes 2022-03-08T05:00:00Z That revelation came when he was asked if he’s always pitched with such pinpoint command that allows him to pound the strike zone and rarely issue walks. Mariners top pitching prospect George Kirby has more than just a fastball in his arsenal 2022-03-03T05:00:00Z “So just challenging the extreme parts of the strike zone and also variants of velocity. That’s what the game is.” Daylen Lile has big plans for Daylen Lile. So do the Nationals. 2022-02-22T05:00:00Z The Mariners believe Montes, who stands at 6-5 and weighs just over 200 pounds, “has the ability to develop into an impactful middle of the order power bat with solid feel for the strike zone.” 17-year-old outfielder Lázaro Montes headlines list of Mariners’ international signings 2022-01-18T05:00:00Z We know what happened then: MLB lowered the mound to a uniform 10 inches and shrank the strike zone to make sure hitters weren’t overpowered. Perspective | Baseball’s lockout is about economics. What needs to be fixed is the sport. 2021-12-02T05:00:00Z Therefore, his ridiculous walk total — higher than any player this century not named Barry Bonds — was more the result of sound strategy than his preternatural understanding of the strike zone. Perspective | NL MVP Bryce Harper is worth the money. Juan Soto will be, too. 2021-11-18T05:00:00Z “I wasn’t commanding the strike zone well, but people were swinging missing because I threw hard at that age and no one’s ever seen a knuckleball before.” Mariners top pitching prospect George Kirby has more than just a fastball in his arsenal 2022-03-03T05:00:00Z He had shown an ability to pile up strikeouts, and he was an All-Star in 2017, but the Diamondbacks grew frustrated with his inability to keep the ball in the strike zone. Cy Young Awards Go to Pitchers Who Never Stopped Believing 2021-11-17T05:00:00Z Other ideas tested this season — like an automated strike zone, overhauling rules for pitchers holding baserunners and limits on defensive positioning — are likely to require more experimenting. On the clock: Positive reviews for pitch clocks in minors 2021-11-09T05:00:00Z It almost certainly will incorporate an automated strike zone. Perspective | Baseball’s lockout is about economics. What needs to be fixed is the sport. 2021-12-02T05:00:00Z The known presence of a child in a strike zone would most likely have prompted, at a minimum, further consideration of whether a more thorough assessment of the target was warranted. Video Footage Showed at Least 1 Child Near Site Minutes Before Drone Strike in Kabul 2021-11-03T04:00:00Z This year, he was one of the majors’ most aggressive pitchers too, throwing the ball in the strike zone at a 52.4% rate that was well above average. Max Fried had nowhere to pitch 10 years ago. Now he's center stage at World Series 2021-11-02T04:00:00Z Bellinger’s hit came on a pitch well above the strike zone: A fastball armpit high that Braves reliever Luke Jackson said he would throw again. Dodgers-Braves Game 3 takeaways: Unsung relievers kept Dodgers close ahead of rally 2021-10-20T04:00:00Z “The sad part is, I’d do the same thing again,” Jackson said of the pitch, which was out of the strike zone. Bellinger’s Blast Breathes Life Into Dodgers Offense 2021-10-19T04:00:00Z He wanted the fastball up and out of the strike zone. Dodgers go from 'dead in the water' to season-saving Game 3 comeback win over Braves 2021-10-20T04:00:00Z The pitch he sent over the right-center field wall was a 96-mph fastball by Braves setup man Luke Jackson that was almost chin high and clearly out of the strike zone. Hernández: Cody Bellinger becomes the Dodgers' unexpected hero again, saving season 2021-10-20T04:00:00Z But plate umpire Laz Diaz, whose calls rankled both teams during the night, saw it as a ball, outraging Boston fans who were convinced it caught the strike zone. Eovaldi just misses, Red Sox fall, Astros tie ALCS 2-all 2021-10-19T04:00:00Z He swung and missed at the first pitch, a 98-mph fastball below the strike zone. Hernández: Braves didn't win NLCS Game 1 as much as the Dodgers' offense lost it 2021-10-17T04:00:00Z Under their ABS system, players are measured for a strike zone before the season, with their info then fed into the machine. Would robot umpires have prevented the Wilmer Flores Giants-Dodgers controversy? 2021-10-15T04:00:00Z In just the “S” section, definitions are provided for the set position, a squeeze play, the strike zone and a suspended game. Explaining the check-swing blown call that felled the Giants and delighted the Dodgers 2021-10-15T04:00:00Z With a runner on first and two outs, Flores appeared on TV replays to hold up on a low-and-away slider that missed the strike zone. Last call for Giants: Flores rung up, super SF season ends 2021-10-14T04:00:00Z Swinging at too many pitches outside the strike zone. An inevitable conclusion: Five takeaways as the Dodgers and Giants prepare for Game 5 2021-10-14T04:00:00Z He adjusted his swing to the pitch just above the strike zone and flicked it into the left field gap for a double that gave Houston a 2-1 lead. Like It or Not, the Houston Astros Are Back in the A.L.C.S. 2021-10-12T04:00:00Z When the Dodgers were shut out in Game 1, it was easy to pinpoint their biggest problem at the plate: They were over-aggressive and undisciplined, too often chasing pitches out of the strike zone. Dodgers approach sound at the plate in Game 3, but the Giants made key plays 2021-10-12T04:00:00Z Umpires are trained not to call a strike if they are unsure whether a batter swung at a pitch out of the strike zone. Explaining the check-swing blown call that felled the Giants and delighted the Dodgers 2021-10-15T04:00:00Z Some players were frustrated with a strike zone they called inconsistent on Sunday night. ‘Let Them Talk’: Astros Spend a Rainy Day Discussing Allegations 2021-10-11T04:00:00Z It does not always work; a pitching staff encouraged to fill up the strike zone is sometimes hit hard, as the Rays have been since their shutout in the opener of this series. Happy to Pitch for the Rays, Team U.S.A. or Westcott Properties 2021-10-10T04:00:00Z “You can’t bet on production, but you do give yourself a better chance when you stay in the strike zone,” Roberts said. Dave Roberts needs to sledgehammer lineup: Takeaways from Dodgers' loss to Giants 2021-10-09T04:00:00Z Their approach was sound, leading to only six strikeouts and five swing-and-misses outside the strike zone. Dodgers approach sound at the plate in Game 3, but the Giants made key plays 2021-10-12T04:00:00Z He dotted the fringes of the strike zone with his three-pitch mix, baiting an overzealous bunch into bad swings. Dodgers' offense goes missing in shutout loss to Giants in NLDS Game 1 2021-10-09T04:00:00Z "That was the best I’ve seen him throw in a long time, just the command, how aggressive he was in the strike zone," Hyde said. Matz sharp, Jays beat Orioles 6-4 to stay in wild card race 2021-10-02T04:00:00Z But no one took to it quite like Semien, who is slugging .644 against fastballs in the upper third of the strike zone this year. Marcus Semien has a ‘burning desire to be great.’ This season, he has been a star. 2021-09-30T04:00:00Z Clearly irritated from the fielding fiasco, Montas grew more frustrated when his first pitch in the strike zone was called a ball by home plate umpire C.B. Mariners remain half back in wild-card race with three games remaining after beating A’s 2021-09-29T04:00:00Z “He did fill up the strike zone early,” Detroit manager A.J. Bubic pitches 7 shutout innings, Royals beat Tigers 2-1 2021-09-26T04:00:00Z Despite one strong season with St. Louis in 2000, Rick Ankiel was finished with pitching four years later because of injuries and an inability to find the strike zone. Anthony Gose Completes Unusual Conversion, From Hitter to Pitcher 2021-09-21T04:00:00Z “We’ve been asking them to do different things, different roles. The biggest thing is, I just constantly stay on them about attacking the strike zone, and they were really good today.” Paolo Espino’s scoreless start and Juan Soto’s mammoth homer boost Nationals over Rockies 2021-09-19T04:00:00Z Seeing Kowar struggle to find the strike zone, Kelenic showed a discipline that wasn’t existent earlier in the season, refusing to swing until Kowar threw him a strike, which came in the second pitch. Jarred Kelenic’s three-hit day leads Mariners in 7-1 win over Royals 2021-09-19T04:00:00Z "Not starting in about a week and a half I think I did a pretty good job of filling up the strike zone," Velasquez said. Carlson homers twice, Mikolas gets first win in two years 2021-09-18T04:00:00Z Wainwright said he read an article in which an opponent divulged a plan to take Wainwright’s curveball and let it break out of the strike zone. In an Era of Throwers, a Pitcher Remains 2021-09-16T04:00:00Z "I think we did a good job of controlling the strike zone," Bregman said. Ohtani hits 44th HR, but Astros tag him in win over Angels 2021-09-11T04:00:00Z “I think we did a good job of controlling the strike zone,” Bregman said. Ohtani hits 44th HR, but Astros tag him in win over Angels 2021-09-10T04:00:00Z Of those swings, 46.7% are considered outside of the strike zone, and he’s making contact on those pitches just 59% of the time. Mariners rookie Cal Raleigh ‘learning a ton’ while he works his way out of slump 2021-09-08T04:00:00Z Anderson handed the ball to Servais and stalked off the mound, sharing his displeasure about the strike zone to home plate umpire Gabe Morales. Mariners come up with late rally to win finale over Astros and salvage their series in Houston 2021-09-08T04:00:00Z Maddux was a wizard of pitch movement who chiseled the edges of the strike zone, a model of efficiency for more than 5,000 innings mostly for the Cubs and Atlanta. In an Era of Throwers, a Pitcher Remains 2021-09-16T04:00:00Z He was upset at ball four to DJ Stewart that replays showed at the top of the strike zone. Sánchez 2 HRs, 6 RBIs, but Yanks blow lead, fall to O's 8-7 2021-09-05T04:00:00Z He was upset at ball four to DJ Stewart that replays showed at the top of the strike zone. Sánchez 2 HRs, 6 RBIs, but Yanks blow lead, fall to O’s 8-7 2021-09-05T04:00:00Z "He’s stayed focused and attacked the strike zone. He continues to take steps forward and he’s getting better." Keuchel struggles again, White Sox lose to Royals 7-2 2021-09-04T04:00:00Z "I focused on attacking the strike zone and keeping the same principles we were working on prior to going on the IL." Indians' McKenzie shuts down Royals again in return from IL 2021-09-03T04:00:00Z "No walks, attacked hitters, pounded the strike zone. ... They put the ball on the ground or punched out." Schwindel homers, Cubs shut down Twins hitters in 3-0 win 2021-09-02T04:00:00Z "I don’t think I threw a curveball near the strike zone," he said. Chapman's 2 HRs help A's top Tigers 9-3 for 3rd straight win 2021-09-01T04:00:00Z "We were aggressive, but he was in the strike zone, and he’s got really good stuff," Hyde said "He’s been doing that to the league this year." Guerrero hits 2 HRs, Ray fans 10 as Blue Jays beat O's 7-3 2021-08-31T04:00:00Z He has always done a pretty good job of controlling the strike zone. Mariners turn to Jose Marmolejos and his .360 AAA average for some offense 2021-08-30T04:00:00Z So now they get to go hit somebody with a different jersey color in the strike zone, legally, and not after the whistle.” Everything UW Huskies coach Jimmy Lake said in his Montana Week press conference 2021-08-30T04:00:00Z The Cincinnati Reds started to complain about plate umpire Edwin Moscoso’s strike zone in the first inning and were still upset in the ninth, losing every argument and the game. Luzado pitches 6 shutout innings to help Miami beat Reds 2-1 2021-08-29T04:00:00Z Three of the Pirates’ six hits off the left-hander came on pitches outside the strike zone. Polanco hears cheers amid 8-run rally, Bucs beat Cards 11-7 2021-08-27T04:00:00Z "He was very, very aggressive in the strike zone," Astros manager Dusty Baker said. Garcia's strong start helps Astros cool off Royals, 4-0 2021-08-25T04:00:00Z "We were attacking the strike zone really well tonight up and down the lineup," Maddon said. Orioles losing streak reaches 19 with 14-8 loss to Angels 2021-08-25T04:00:00Z We got to get him back in the strike zone, obviously, so he’s going to go down and work on some things. In a heap of roster moves, the Nationals promote top prospect Cade Cavalli to Class AAA 2021-08-24T04:00:00Z Pitching against his former team for the first time since being traded in December 2019, Angels starter Dylan Bundy couldn’t find the strike zone and was pulled after facing just nine batters. Orioles losing streak reaches 19 with 14-8 loss to Angels 2021-08-24T04:00:00Z Gray kept Colorado close before he couldn't find the strike zone in the sixth inning, and the Diamondbacks took advantage without getting a hit. Varsho homers, Diamondbacks beat Rockies, 8-4 2021-08-22T04:00:00Z Gray kept Colorado close before he couldn’t find the strike zone in the sixth inning, and the Diamondbacks took advantage without getting a hit. Varsho homers, Diamondbacks beat Rockies, 8-4 2021-08-22T04:00:00Z Pitching against his former team for the first time since being traded in December 2019, Angels starter Dylan Bundy couldn't find the strike zone and was pulled after facing just nine batters. Orioles losing streak reaches 19 with 14-8 loss to Angels 2021-08-25T04:00:00Z “He goes up there, and he’s not afraid to throw strikes, and he attacks the strike zone, and he’s going to give me everything he has whether it’s an inning, two innings.” Andrés Machado has emerged as a reliable arm in the Nats’ bullpen after an early-career stumble 2021-08-20T04:00:00Z He pounds the strike zone, just like him. Perspective | One Josiah Gray pitch sequence offers a measure of hope in these early days of a Nats rebuild 2021-08-19T04:00:00Z "They’ve all been available and whenever they’re out there, they’re down in the strike zone and not walking guys," said Price, who has worked out of the bullpen at times this season. Beaty leads Dodgers past Pirates 4-3 for 5th straight win 2021-08-18T04:00:00Z “They’ve all been available and whenever they’re out there, they’re down in the strike zone and not walking guys,” said Price, who has worked out of the bullpen at times this season. Beaty leads Dodgers past Pirates 4-3 for 5th straight win 2021-08-17T04:00:00Z The images below show where in the strike zone a team’s pitchers did or didn’t get a called strike. Analysis | MLB umpires are squeezing the strike zone, and it’s hurting some teams more than others 2021-08-16T04:00:00Z “He pounds the strike zone, he’s been doing that so far, so I like that.” Nationals swept by Mets, now losers of 9 of 10 2021-08-12T04:00:00Z He wouldn’t swing at a 1-0 fastball that was low and inside, just out of the strike zone. Mariners find their one-run magic again, earn walk-off win vs. Rangers 2021-08-11T04:00:00Z The pitch that truly hurt the Chicago left-hander was the one he wanted to keep way out of the strike zone against Willians Astudillo, but Minnesota's energy man made him pay. Astudillo sparks Twins in 4-3 win as Sox streak ends at 4 2021-08-11T04:00:00Z Though the Mariners would contend he threw at least five or six more strikes that weren’t called based on the evolving strike zone of Barrett. Mariners salvage last game of trip by shutting out Yankees 2021-08-08T04:00:00Z The solid black box represents the strike zone, while the colored areas represent pitch locations during the game. Analysis | MLB umpires are squeezing the strike zone, and it’s hurting some teams more than others 2021-08-16T04:00:00Z "Just guys not trying to do too much, taking their at-bat, not expanding the strike zone, was the biggest key in that inning," Snitker said. Braves walk past Cardinals 8-4 to complete series sweep 2021-08-06T04:00:00Z "That was a high-adrenaline start. The offense went off, which allowed me to attack the hitters and remain aggressive in the strike zone," said Scherzer, who is 5-0 in his last nine starts. Scherzer Ks 10 in debut, Dodgers hit 4 HRs to beat Astros 2021-08-05T04:00:00Z “I think Jarred is understanding that controlling the strike zone is what it’s all about at the big-league level,” Servais said. Mariners’ Jarred Kelenic starting to understand the big-league strike zone says his manager 2021-07-26T04:00:00Z With a full count, Murphy fouled off three pitches before another curveball sank below the strike zone for a 10-pitch walk. Mariners take key series from A’s as Marco Gonzales delivers a needed strong start 2021-07-25T04:00:00Z For example, on all pitches thrown in the defined strike zone, Matt Harvey is only getting a strike call on 79 percent of them. Analysis | MLB umpires are squeezing the strike zone, and it’s hurting some teams more than others 2021-08-16T04:00:00Z A day later, the scattershot strike zone of a notoriously erratic umpire and the inadequate inquiries of a few sportswriters would be the least of Bauer’s concerns. 2021 hindsight: Inside the Trevor Bauer disaster and how the Dodgers got here 2021-07-25T04:00:00Z They realized Gilbert didn’t have a secondary pitch, and they were going to stop chasing at elevated fastballs, forcing him back down in the strike zone where they could handle it. Wild pitch gives Mariners win over A’s 2021-07-24T04:00:00Z Martinez said before the game that Fedde’s biggest issue was not being aggressive enough in the strike zone, instead using extra pitches that ran up his pitch count. Erick Fedde has bounce-back start, but Nats’ bats go quiet in extra-inning loss to Marlins 2021-07-21T04:00:00Z Chapman fell behind Harper by throwing three straight fastballs out of the strike zone, but then used his slider to get the first out. Chapman gets 1st save in over a month as Yanks beat Phillies 2021-07-20T04:00:00Z Seeing two pitchers over the age of 30 struggle with the called strike zone is unusual. Analysis | MLB umpires are squeezing the strike zone, and it’s hurting some teams more than others 2021-08-16T04:00:00Z “That’s the focus of my game, just controlling the strike zone and handling the pitches that are thrown to me,” Carlson said. Carlson homers, drives in 4 runs as Cardinals beat Cubs 8-3 2021-07-19T04:00:00Z Pitchers are throwing more four-seam fastballs at the top of the strike zone, rather than sinking two-seamers at the knees, leading to more airborne batted balls. Where Have You Gone, Dustin Pedroia? 2021-07-14T04:00:00Z One low-Class A league features a 15-second pitch clock, and the other an automated strike zone. M.L.B.’s Top Prospects Are Busy Again 2021-07-11T04:00:00Z He threw it all quadrants of the strike zone. Mariners rookie Logan Gilbert stifles Yankees offense to avoid series sweep 2021-07-08T04:00:00Z Over the past decade, free agent starting pitchers who received a favorable strike zone over the course of the season ended up earning a contract with a higher average annual value than those who didn’t. Analysis | MLB umpires are squeezing the strike zone, and it’s hurting some teams more than others 2021-08-16T04:00:00Z “So, I just think staying in the strike zone helps me see the ball and leads to some better at bats.” Carlson homers, drives in 4 runs as Cardinals beat Cubs 8-3 2021-07-19T04:00:00Z He had uncharacteristic misses that were noncompetitive pitches, well out of the strike zone and easy for Texas hitters to shrug off. Rangers’ miserable run vs. Mariners at T-Mobile Park comes to an end at 13 consecutive loses 2021-07-03T04:00:00Z “He’s really organized the strike zone well. He’s not just up there swinging.” Five reasons why Shohei Ohtani is better than ever and the favorite for AL MVP 2021-06-30T04:00:00Z On the 10th pitch, he went down looking on a 98-mile an hour fastball that just clipped the lower edge of the strike zone. Mariners impress in winning series against White Sox, but come up just short in Sunday nightcap 2021-06-27T04:00:00Z Free agent relief pitchers benefiting from a friendlier strike zone over the past 10 years made $700,000 more per year on their free agent deals. Analysis | MLB umpires are squeezing the strike zone, and it’s hurting some teams more than others 2021-08-16T04:00:00Z Most of the lineup struggled with Thompson’s ability to spot his cutter and curve in the strike zone. The bats stay quiet as the Nats suffer back-to-back losses for the first time since June 8 2021-06-26T04:00:00Z Sticky substances help pitchers throw baseballs very hard and in the strike zone. Max Scherzer, Joe Girardi and the fastball at the center of MLB’s messy sticky stuff drama 2021-06-23T04:00:00Z And after throwing 23 pitches Tuesday across two scoreless innings, Voth couldn’t find the strike zone. Nationals top Phillies in epic slugfest 2021-06-23T04:00:00Z No. An increased rate of pitches in the strike zone? Analysis | Kyle Schwarber’s power surge is a bit of a mystery, and that’s fine with the Nationals 2021-06-21T04:00:00Z Side-by-side comparisons of the strike zone of every umpire in the majors also showed significant disparity and subjectivity as to what pitches are called strikes by certain umpires. Analysis | MLB umpires are squeezing the strike zone, and it’s hurting some teams more than others 2021-08-16T04:00:00Z His very first pitch of his outing – a 91 mph fastball that sat in the middle of the strike zone – wasn’t taken for a cursory strike by Mariners leadoff hitter J.P. Chris Flexen throws eight shutout innings, Mariners hitters also come through in 10-0 win over Twins 2021-06-15T04:00:00Z The disciplined and mature approach that he’d cultivated over the years, the advanced knowledge of the strike zone and the understanding of process vs. results slowly dissipated with each hitless plate appearance. Mariners’ Jarred Kelenic calls move back to Class AAA Tacoma ‘blessing in disguise’ 2021-06-09T04:00:00Z “Just a lot of balls. For whatever reason, just couldn’t find the strike zone with really anything,” Lester said. Too many walks, missed opportunities leave Nationals reeling in loss to Rays 2021-06-08T04:00:00Z His command was off, missing locations on critical pitches, with many thrown in the middle of the plate and staying up in the strike zone. Tigers stay perfect against Seattle as Gonzales struggles 2021-06-08T04:00:00Z He said he struggled to command his fastball, and that compounded issues created by what he perceived to be an inconsistent strike zone. Yarbrough gets Rays 1st complete game in 5 years, tops Yanks 2021-06-03T04:00:00Z “If we want any fair strike zone or distance between the bases, we’ve got to pass this.” Pressure mounts on Manchin as ‘panic’ sets in among Democrats over voting rights 2021-06-02T04:00:00Z That number jumped to 88 percent against pitches in the strike zone. Contact in a time of strikeouts: How Jake Cronenworth and others are preserving a lost art 2021-05-29T04:00:00Z Maybe it’s because she thought the home plate umpire was being stingy with her strike zone. There might not be anything UW Huskies, or anybody else, can do about Oklahoma softball 2021-05-29T04:00:00Z A couple days before that, he golfed an opposite-field home run way over the Green Monster, connecting on a pitch well outside the strike zone. Two-way marvel Shohei Ohtani bypasses superstardom for something larger: Superhero status 2021-05-23T04:00:00Z Guy Smith worried it might be the latter; Evan’s first four pitches didn’t come near the strike zone. Huntingtown pitcher throws complete game four days after his mother’s death 2021-05-24T04:00:00Z “His analogy left out one important ingredient which is figuring out where the strike zone is … requires a value judgment,” she said. Justice Sotomayor says Americans should think about policing 2021-05-21T04:00:00Z This year, hitters are making contact on 75 percent of the pitches at which they swing and 83 percent of pitches in the strike zone. Contact in a time of strikeouts: How Jake Cronenworth and others are preserving a lost art 2021-05-29T04:00:00Z He had decent command too, issuing just two walks and finding the strike zone on 43 of 72 pitches. Shohei Ohtani's velocity dips during Angels defeat, but he's 'not worried about any injuries' 2021-05-20T04:00:00Z In her sophomore year, Walsh wasn’t seeing many pitches in the strike zone. It wasn't easy, but Reagan Walsh made the Florida dream happen 2021-05-17T04:00:00Z The rest of Corbin’s start featured the left-hander baffling hitters with a slider he used on 49 of 102 pitches, attacking the strike zone with precision and routinely getting ahead in the count. A team meeting, Patrick Corbin’s strong start and Josh Bell’s blast lift Nats over Phillies 2021-05-13T04:00:00Z “That’s why, you know, different umpires have different strike zones and what they all try to do is to stay within the parameters of the strike zone that their eye gives them.” Justice Sotomayor says Americans should think about policing 2021-05-21T04:00:00Z "We ran the bases really, really well. We controlled the strike zone. We used the other side of the field. Overall, it was outstanding." Chavis, Bogaerts hit home runs, Red Sox beat Orioles 11-6 2021-05-09T04:00:00Z Or maybe the Nationals win if Rainey throws a few more pitches in the strike zone. Nats’ Brad Hand can’t keep the leads he’s handed as the Yankees rally to a win in 11 innings 2021-05-08T04:00:00Z Of the three critical pitches, only the third — the one resulting in LeMahieu’s second homer of the night — was well inside the strike zone. Nationals flip the power on, blast four homers in 11-4 rout of the Yankees 2021-05-07T04:00:00Z The pitch stayed belt-high in the strike zone and Kelenic turned it into a vapor trail, sending a line drive over the wall in right field. Jarred Kelenic homers twice as Rainiers play for first time in 612 days 2021-05-06T04:00:00Z They made contact on the sixth-highest percentage of pitches they saw in the strike zone. Analysis | The sneaky, scrappy Royals are following a familiar blueprint to leap back into contention 2021-05-05T04:00:00Z It travels on the same plane, appearing to be another upper-90s heater labeled for the strike zone. When Angels pitcher Shohei Ohtani needs a strikeout, he makes a split decision 2021-05-05T04:00:00Z He regularly threw his slider in the strike zone, pairing that with a high-90s fastball. Tanner Rainey’s rough start gets bumpier as a grand slam by the Braves’ pitcher dooms the Nats 2021-05-04T04:00:00Z Gilbert will be facing hitters with established approaches, an experienced understanding of the strike zone and not intimidated by velocity or stuff. Minor League Baseball returns Tuesday, with Mariners eager to see their No. 2-rated farm system in action 2021-05-03T04:00:00Z The minors will be a testing ground for several rules experiments MLB is considering, including an automated strike zone, restrictions on defensive positioning and larger bases. Minors primer: What’s new as MiLB returns in 2021? 2021-05-03T04:00:00Z The great catcher said he could still hear the whoosh of Aaron’s bat as it whipped through the strike zone. Johnny Bench Misses His Hall of Fame Friends 2021-05-03T04:00:00Z “He attacks the strike zone. He’s gonna go right after people. But if he’s not locating and getting that secondary pitch to kind of get them off the fastball a little bit, it’s a struggle.” Angels have heavenly time with Ljay Newsome on mound, turn early lead into easy victory vs. Mariners 2021-05-01T04:00:00Z The power and hard-hit balls he displayed last season were distant memories replaced by a myriad of swings and misses on fastballs up in the strike zone. Mariners finally get production from lower part of batting order, down Angels to open homestand 2021-04-30T04:00:00Z But those hopes were buried under an avalanche of pitches out of the strike zone from starter Nick Margevicius. Nick Margevicius can’t make it out of first inning and Mariners can’t walk out of Fenway with series win 2021-04-25T04:00:00Z "After that third inning, I just kind of lost the feel for the strike zone and was kind of all over the place," Walker said. Arrieta pitches Cubs to 3-1 win over Mets on cool night 2021-04-21T04:00:00Z “He pounded the strike zone. His slider was sharp.” Perspective | The Nationals bet big on their veteran aces — and won. They might finally be paying the price. 2021-04-18T04:00:00Z So Black voiced his displeasure when a pitch he thought was below the strike zone was called a strike and didn’t relent until Cuzzi tossed him from the game. Dodgers finish strong to hold off Rockies 2021-04-15T04:00:00Z "We’re talking about but we haven’t made a firm decision yet of whether to modify the geometry of the Atlantic League strike zone a little bit," Sword said. MLB will have minor league experiment with moving back mound 2021-04-14T04:00:00Z In a change, the strike zone in the Atlantic League this year will be two-dimensional, measuring at the front of home plate, rather than three-dimensional. MLB will have minor league experiment with moving back mound 2021-04-14T04:00:00Z Boy, he loves to fill up the strike zone. Civale coasts, Luplow drives in 5 as Indians pound Tigers 2021-04-10T04:00:00Z The pitch is dropping one inch less on average than it did in 2020, making it look to batters like it’s moving up in the strike zone as it approaches. DeGrom Ks 14, but Chisholm’s HR, Rogers’ gem lift Marlins 2021-04-10T04:00:00Z To combat the prevalent uppercut swings of today, more pitchers throw four-seam fastballs up in the strike zone. The Yankees Found a Starter (and a Barista) in Jameson Taillon 2021-04-08T04:00:00Z According to baseball rules, if a batter is hit by a pitch in the strike zone, the pitch should be called a strike. Mets rally in 9th, win home opener vs Marlins on bizarre HBP 2021-04-08T04:00:00Z “We’re talking about but we haven’t made a firm decision yet of whether to modify the geometry of the Atlantic League strike zone a little bit,” Sword said. MLB will have minor league experiment with moving back mound 2021-04-14T04:00:00Z According to baseball rules, if a batter is hit by a pitch in the strike zone, the pitch is a strike. Mets rally in 9th, win home opener vs Marlins on bizarre HBP 2021-04-08T04:00:00Z The right-hander touched 94 mph, showcased encouraging movement, and peppered the strike zone with his 24 pitches. More Coors Field weirdness: Zach McKinstry's inside-the-park homer lifts Dodgers 2021-04-03T04:00:00Z On pitches in the strike zone with two strikes against him, Yelich struck out swinging 23 percent of the time, a huge decline from either of the past two seasons. Analysis | 12 outrageous (but not impossible) predictions for the 2021 MLB season 2021-03-28T04:00:00Z Draw a strike zone on the screen, and the pitch is either in it or not. Perspective | 60 feet 6 inches is a hallowed baseball number. It might be time for a change. 2021-03-29T04:00:00Z Of his 63 pitches, only 31 found the strike zone. Angels' Shohei Ohtani ends spring training with blister on throwing hand 2021-03-29T04:00:00Z Because usually the official strike zone is different from the way umpires call it. More Steals, No Shifts and Robot Umps: ‘Our Fans Want the Action’ 2021-03-20T04:00:00Z The cutter is May’s best pitch, but he heavily featured his four-seam fastball, particularly up in the strike zone, and curveball. Dustin May strikes out seven in strong start as Dodgers tie San Diego Padres 2021-03-20T04:00:00Z He does create his own luck, though, smacking the ball 104 mph on average with a 20 percent launch angle on fastballs in the heart of the strike zone. Analysis | 12 outrageous (but not impossible) predictions for the 2021 MLB season 2021-03-28T04:00:00Z The strike zone will be measured two-dimensionally at the front of home plate. Automated strike zone coming to minors but a while from MLB 2021-03-17T04:00:00Z Then, over the course of 20 pitches, he swatted 16 fouls and took four pitches out of the strike zone, earning a satisfying trot to first as teammates roared with laughter. A Well-Earned Walk: Luis Guillorme Trots to First After 22 Pitches 2021-03-14T05:00:00Z Hill: The official rule book strike zone is a rectangle, but when you look at all of the data on how strikes are called, it’s more rounded. More Steals, No Shifts and Robot Umps: ‘Our Fans Want the Action’ 2021-03-20T04:00:00Z Major League Baseball will experiment with several rule changes in the minor leagues this season, including an automated strike zone, restrictions on defensive positioning and larger bases. Minor leagues experimenting with robo umps, larger bases 2021-03-11T05:00:00Z A player is thought to get more fastballs, or at least more pitches in the strike zone, if the next batter is respected. Analysis | Opponents want to pitch around Juan Soto. Trea Turner could offer protection. 2021-03-09T05:00:00Z The rule book says the strike zone is square, the area over home plate ranging from the midpoint between a batter’s shoulders and the top of his uniform pants to the hollow beneath the kneecap. Automated strike zone coming to minors but a while from MLB 2021-03-17T04:00:00Z Because France is able to keep the barrel of the bat in the strike zone for a long time, more than an average hitter. Ty France’s best position is ‘hitter,’ and the Mariners are going to get him plate appearances 2021-03-09T05:00:00Z With A.B.S., it’s a true strike zone, it’s how we design it from the feedback that we get from our players and staff, and they’ve all been incredibly supportive of it. More Steals, No Shifts and Robot Umps: ‘Our Fans Want the Action’ 2021-03-20T04:00:00Z “I don’t throw that many walks. I’m the guy that attacks the strike zone and goes after hitters,” Hernandez said. Felix Hernandez back on the mound, vying for spot with O’s 2021-03-07T05:00:00Z When he wasn’t, he still controlled the strike zone and managed to reach base often. New Angels outfielder Dexter Fowler expected to mentor top prospect Jo Adell 2021-02-24T05:00:00Z His mix of sinkers, splitters and curveballs works best when he pounds the lower half of the strike zone. Nationals add right-handed reliever Jeremy Jeffress to bullpen mix 2021-02-22T05:00:00Z France’s college coach at San Diego State was known for keeping his barrel in the strike zone better than almost anyone. Ty France’s best position is ‘hitter,’ and the Mariners are going to get him plate appearances 2021-03-09T05:00:00Z MATHER: And I’m about to watch your facial expressions because not only is the replay here to stay, we will have an electronic strike zone within two years. Here’s what Mariners President Kevin Mather said to the Bellevue Breakfast Rotary Club 2021-02-22T05:00:00Z Narváez improved his pitch-framing abilities to such an extent that he led all catches in converting non-swing pitches bordering the strike zone into called strikes, according to metrics compiled by the Baseball Savant website. Brewers’ Narvaez seeks to regain hitting form he had in AL 2021-02-21T05:00:00Z Most of the damage against him has come on fastballs up in the strike zone, often to right-handed hitters, a perception borne out by advanced pitch-tracking data. Angels acquisition José Quintana eager to show improvement after 'weird' 2020 season 2021-02-20T05:00:00Z In the negotiations - first reported by The Athletic on Monday - the league also asked for a variety of on-field changes, including use of a pitch clock and an automated strike zone in spring training. Cactus League asks MLB to delay spring training due to COVID 2021-01-25T05:00:00Z In the negotiations — first reported by The Athletic on Monday — the league also asked for a variety of on-field changes, including use of a pitch clock and an automated strike zone in spring training. Cactus League asks MLB to delay spring training due to COVID 2021-01-25T05:00:00Z He didn’t chase pitches out of the strike zone at a higher rate, showing that his approach at the plate didn’t change despite the poor results. Nationals trade for first baseman Josh Bell, send two pitchers to Pirates 2020-12-24T05:00:00Z His rate of swinging at pitches outside the strike zone was similar to his rate in 2019, a much better offensive season for him. A bulked-up Victor Robles had a down year. He will look to fine-tune his game in winter ball. 2020-11-12T05:00:00Z And while Anderson and Fairbanks each allowed a solo homer in their outings, by pounding the strike zone. the Rays’ relievers denied the Dodgers the opportunity to work into deep counts and draw walks. The matchup of the World Series? The Rays’ wonder of a bullpen vs. the Dodgers’ patient hitters. 2020-10-23T04:00:00Z It’s, ‘Throw strike one, throw strike two and expand the strike zone.’ Rays Rely on a Bullpen With a Simple Aim: Throw It Over the Plate 2020-10-22T04:00:00Z He also wants to revive the four-seam fastball for special occasions, particularly getting it to ride up and out of the strike zone. The Player Plan: Mariners’ Justus Sheffield is adapting and beginning to fulfill his lofty expectations 2020-10-22T04:00:00Z The left-hander was attacking with breaking pitches in the strike zone, not his usual pattern, since the Dodgers don’t often chase. Lowe homers twice, Rays hold off Dodgers 6-4 to even Series 2020-10-22T04:00:00Z He stayed away from his fastball against the fastball-feasting slugger He spun him junk out of the strike zone instead, and Arozarena walked on five pitches. Clayton Kershaw and Mookie Betts lead a dominant Dodgers win to open the World Series 2020-10-20T04:00:00Z Martin landed the first blow in the righty-lefty matchup with a cutter that grazed the outer half of the strike zone. Dodgers' Cody Bellinger gains redemption for October failures with one majestic swing 2020-10-19T04:00:00Z And, with refinements in his delivery, he located the cut fastball where it tends to be most effective, at the top of the strike zone. Promising sign? Kenley Jansen shows some old strikeout magic in Dodgers' win 2020-10-17T04:00:00Z Roberts said that Betts’s defense was a “game changer,” that he had an uncanny ability to control the strike zone and that he “does a lot on the bases.” Is Mookie Betts the Piece That Pushes the Dodgers to a Title? 2020-10-13T04:00:00Z The Dodgers started chasing pitches out of the strike zone. Hernández: Dodgers resurrect their October tradition of feeble offense in loss to Braves 2020-10-13T04:00:00Z Major League Baseball then instituted what some called the “Gibson rules,” reducing the size of the strike zone and lowering the height of the pitcher’s mound from 15 inches to 10. Bob Gibson, intimidating Hall of Fame pitcher with a blazing fastball, dies at 84 2020-10-02T04:00:00Z They lowered the mound from 15 to 10 inches in 1969 and shrank the strike zone. Bob Gibson, fierce Hall of Fame ace for Cards, dies at 84 2020-10-03T04:00:00Z That’s how Suter described the feeling of being on the mound in a playoff game and being unable to find the strike zone. Brewers' Game 2 hopes against Dodgers tonight rest with Brandon Woodruff and Josh Hader 2020-10-01T04:00:00Z Those who praise such judicial passivity must implausibly assume, as Neily says, that government “hits the constitutional strike zone” at least 99.5 percent of the time. Opinion | A useful litmus test for the next Supreme Court justice 2020-09-24T04:00:00Z Donaldson was tossed after he hit a home run and made clear on what he thought about the umpire’s strike zone during the game. Twins' Josh Donaldson elaborates on spat with umpire after ejection earlier in week 2020-09-20T04:00:00Z So many of his nonstrike misses were noncompetitive, meaning they weren’t anywhere near the strike zone. Yusei Kikuchi struggles through another start as Mariners fall to Padres 2020-09-18T04:00:00Z “Today we got some walks and stayed in the strike zone and we hit it hard,” Texas manager Chris Woodward said. Homers by Seager, Lewis lift Mariners past Rangers 4-3 2020-09-06T04:00:00Z “I was trying to focus on pitching in the strike zone and getting a double play,” Iglesias said of the ninth inning. Pirates score twice in 9th, rally past Reds 3-2 2020-09-06T04:00:00Z He was using his legs more, driving through his delivery, and was able to pepper the lower half of the strike zone. Sánchez takes a step in the right direction, guiding the Nationals to a 9-3 victory 2020-08-23T04:00:00Z He walked, of course, because his strike zone was all but nonexistent. Terry Cannon, founder of the quirky Pasadena-based Baseball Reliquary, dies at 66 2020-08-13T04:00:00Z Last summer, Yankees Manager Aaron Boone produced a viral, profane moment even with fans in the stands when microphones caught him reprimanding the umpire Brennan Miller about his strike zone with some naughty words. Fair Balls and Foul Language 2020-08-06T04:00:00Z Scherzer also struggled to find the strike zone and finished the first with 27 pitches. Max Scherzer leaves Nationals game after just one inning 2020-08-05T04:00:00Z “If the home team is getting fewer benefits in the strike zone,” McCracken said, “that tells us something.” Baseball in Empty Stadiums Is Weird. How Will It Affect Outcomes? 2020-07-31T04:00:00Z Then, with runners on second and third, Correa stranded everyone with a lunging swing at another ball out of the strike zone. Plaschke: Joe Kelly finds his place in Dodgers lore by staring down and trash talking the Astros 2020-07-29T04:00:00Z He’s looked late on fastballs, particularly hittable ones in the strike zone. With COVID-19 disrupting MLB, the Mariners know they can’t be lax about safety: ‘We have to do a better job’ 2020-07-27T04:00:00Z The nation's foremost infectious diseases expert, who was wearing a Nationals-themed mask, threw a pitch wide and left of the strike zone. Peter Navarro on if he regrets writing blistering op-ed tearing into Fauci: 'We're all part of the team' 2020-07-27T04:00:00Z His fastball was around 92 mph but he was repeatedly up in the strike zone and over the center of the plate. Swanson ties career high with 5 RBIs, Braves rout Mets 14-1 2020-07-26T04:00:00Z “He was pretty consistent as far as pounding the strike zone. He’s going to be good.” Kershaw: Back issue ‘not too serious,’ expects return soon 2020-07-24T04:00:00Z Starting in spring training, both players hit their way on to the team, showing solid approaches at the plate and quality knowledge of the strike zone. Analysis: Breaking down the Mariners’ 2020 opening-day roster by position group 2020-07-24T04:00:00Z Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's foremost infectious diseases expert -- who was wearing a Nationals-themed mask -- threw a pitch well outside the strike zone ahead of the game Thursday. Trump says he'll throw first pitch at upcoming Yankees game 2020-07-23T04:00:00Z The nation's foremost infectious diseases expert, who was wearing a Nationals-themed mask, threw a pitch just outside of the strike zone. Dr. Fauci's Opening Day first pitch veers way off target 2020-07-23T04:00:00Z You’ve got to just keep pounding the strike zone and keep going after them. Following a transformational offseason, will a new and improved Yusei Kikuchi take the mound for the Mariners? 2020-07-21T04:00:00Z Instead of being hunched over, he’s standing taller in the batter’s box, allowing Zimmer’s hands to get through the strike zone more quickly. Lost and found: Zimmer makes surprise comeback with Indians 2020-07-20T04:00:00Z Yet a few surprising calls shouldn’t obscure his overall sense of the strike zone. Opinion | Don’t upset yourselves, conservatives. John Roberts hasn’t gone dangerously rogue. 2020-07-03T04:00:00Z He controls the strike zone and has a pure left-handed swing. Mariners sign draft picks Emerson Hancock, Zach DeLoach and Taylor Dollard 2020-06-25T04:00:00Z He lacks pitch efficiency in the strike zone. MLB draft has little fanfare but remains vital for Mariners’ rebuilding plan 2020-06-09T04:00:00Z “They had a wooden outfield fence. They drew a strike zone on there and moved him back to about 60 feet, 6 inches, and had him throw,” Floyd said. Steve Dalkowski, the inspiration for Nuke LaLoosh in "Bull Durham," dies 2020-04-24T04:00:00Z You used to be able to beat him all day inside with high heaters in the strike zone because he couldn’t get to it because of how long he is. Lost and found: Zimmer makes surprise comeback with Indians 2020-07-20T04:00:00Z MLB could also implement an electronic strike zone, which it has tested in independent leagues, to maintain distance between the home plate umpire and catcher. Baseball exploring May/June return with players and other personnel isolated in Arizona 2020-04-07T04:00:00Z Years before he journeyed to “The Twilight Zone,” Rod Serling made a brief detour to the strike zone. Twilight Time: Long-lost Rod Serling baseball comedy on deck 2020-03-19T04:00:00Z “I think he’s starting to really understand how to control the strike zone,” Martinez said. Better plate discipline could move up Robles in Nats’ order 2020-03-08T05:00:00Z “After a while, there were a lot of holes in that fence — inside, outside, up and down — and the strike zone was clean.” Steve Dalkowski, the inspiration for Nuke LaLoosh in "Bull Durham," dies 2020-04-24T04:00:00Z “He worked quick and pounded the strike zone.” Angels find success at the plate and on the mound in win over Giants 2020-02-29T05:00:00Z |
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