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Rob Neyer

Rob Neyer

Former National Baseball Editor

    Latest articles by Rob Neyer

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    What Makes a Groundball?What Makes a Groundball?
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    IIATMS: Someone named Josh digs into PITCHf/x data and comes up with some brilliant stuff about how pitchers make groundballs. This is essential stuff, buckaroos.

    Kansas City’s Joakim Soria Closing Again, But Still ShakyKansas City’s Joakim Soria Closing Again, But Still Shaky
    Dustin Pedroia Injury: Knee Merely Bruised, Might Play FridayDustin Pedroia Injury: Knee Merely Bruised, Might Play Friday
    Desperate A’s Give Hired Help Starting NodDesperate A’s Give Hired Help Starting Nod
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    Bob Geren Fired By Oakland A’s, Replaced By Bob MelvinBob Geren Fired By Oakland A’s, Replaced By Bob Melvin
    Bob Geren Fired By Oakland A’s, Replaced By Bob MelvinBob Geren Fired By Oakland A’s, Replaced By Bob Melvin
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    Anthony RizzoAnthony Rizzo
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    John Sickels: The Future is Now in San Diego, as the Padres promote prospect Anthony Rizzo to man first base, beginning Thursday night against the Nationals.

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    The Myth of the First-Round College HitterThe Myth of the First-Round College Hitter
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    Every baseball fan thinks their team is going to be the one that drafts the college hitter who’s destined for immediate Major League greatness. But how often does that actually happen?

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    How Has Lefty Pitcher Usage Changed?How Has Lefty Pitcher Usage Changed?
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    Chris St. John: Everybody complains about all the pitching changes, but do managers actually sort of know what they’re doing?

    Diamondbacks TV Analyst, Ex-Cub Mark Grace Arrested For Drunk DrivingDiamondbacks TV Analyst, Ex-Cub Mark Grace Arrested For Drunk Driving

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