[General Discussion] Around the Horn & Game Thread Index – 4/21/25

The Atlanta Braves have placed right-hander Spencer Strider on the 15-day injured list due to a strained right hamstring, following his season debut last week after recovering from elbow surgery. The injury occurred while he was playing catch before a game against the St. Louis Cardinals, and the Braves have recalled right-hander Michael Petersen from Triple-A as a corresponding move. Strider's first start this season saw him allow two runs over five innings, and it's...

SummaryChicago Cubs fans may be disappointed as their team isn't favored to win the 2025 World Series, despite a 17.6% chance according to Baseball Reference. They are one of three teams with a 10% or higher probability, alongside the San Diego Padres (13.7%) and Detroit Tigers (12.5%). In contrast, the defending champions, the Los Angeles Dodgers, have only a 3.1% chance of repeating their success. Full Article

The Milwaukee Brewers are set to select right-hander Craig Yoho, who is not currently on their 40-man roster, necessitating a corresponding move. Yoho, a 25-year-old drafted in the eighth round of 2023, has made significant progress in the minor leagues, boasting a 0.94 ERA and a 42.4% strikeout rate over 57 2/3 innings last year. With a strong start in Triple-A this season, he has yet to allow an earned run in 9 2/3 innings,...

SummaryIn April 2025, three MLB teams were identified as disappointing, with the Atlanta Braves notably struggling at 8-13. Despite entering the season relatively healthy after a challenging 2024, the Braves have faced issues with their once-strong lineup, diminished starting rotation depth, and signs of dysfunction. This unexpected downturn raises concerns given their recent wild-card berth and expectations for the season. Full Article

The post features links to the full Wins Above Replacement (WAR) leaderboards for both batting and pitching in Major League Baseball for the year 2025. These leaderboards can be accessed via Baseball-Reference, showcasing the top-performing players in each category. The submission was made by the user /u/Baseball-Reference, inviting viewers to explore the detailed statistics through the provided links. Full Article