The Weird & the Wonderful — Hitters 4/8/25

The Yankees completed a three-game sweep of the Kansas City Royals, aided by Clarke Schmidt's solid season debut and Aaron Judge's decisive seventh-inning home run. Schmidt, who recovered from a rough first inning to pitch 5.2 innings efficiently, provided crucial support for a struggling rotation without Gerrit Cole. Judge, breaking a power slump, emphasized his role in getting on base for teammates and expressed confidence in his performance as New York secured the win with...

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SummaryAfter a humiliating 16-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays, the Boston Red Sox bounced back to win the series with a narrow 1-0 victory, marking their second consecutive win against Tampa. The game's sole run came from an unlikely hero, infielder David Hamilton, who hit a solo home run, his first of the season and just the eighth of his MLB career, despite entering the game with a low batting average of .048. This...

This week's Closer Report highlights Tanner Scott's three saves for the Dodgers, securing his role as the primary closer, while Robert Suarez leads a dominant Padres bullpen. In the Fantasy Baseball Closer Rankings, Mason Miller, Josh Hader, and Andrés Muñoz head Tier 1 with impressive performances, while Tier 2 features Robert Suarez and Devin Williams among others. Notable mentions include Trevor Megill, who appears healthy despite injury concerns, and emerging options like Ryan Zeferjahn for...

Bobby Miller struggled in his 2025 season debut for the Dodgers, giving up six runs in just three innings against the Rockies, despite striking out seven batters. After an impressive rookie campaign, Miller's performance mirrored his challenges from 2024, including a grand slam allowed to Michael Toglia that highlighted his command issues. Though the Dodgers won 8-7, Miller's outing raised concerns about the team's young pitching depth and his future role, as he faces potential...