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Thielbar is huge on Pitch Movement
109 Movement+, 107 Location+, 97 Velocity+
43% 4-Seam - 93% Move+
31% Sweeper - 87% Move+
25% Curveball - 99% Move+
Had a down year in 2024 (95.6 wOBA+) but fantastic underlying stats that adds upside in a much needed Bullpen LHP option for the Cubs
109 Movement+, 107 Location+, 97 Velocity+
43% 4-Seam - 93% Move+
31% Sweeper - 87% Move+
25% Curveball - 99% Move+
Had a down year in 2024 (95.6 wOBA+) but fantastic underlying stats that adds upside in a much needed Bullpen LHP option for the Cubs
Chicago Cubs Sign Lefty Caleb Thielbar to a One-Year Deal
Chicago Cubs Sign Lefty Caleb Thielbar to a One-Year Deal - Bleacher Nation
The Cubs add a veteran lefty to the bullpen mix.
www.bleachernation.com
January 1, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Thielbar is huge on Pitch Movement
109 Movement+, 107 Location+, 97 Velocity+
43% 4-Seam - 93% Move+
31% Sweeper - 87% Move+
25% Curveball - 99% Move+
Had a down year in 2024 (95.6 wOBA+) but fantastic underlying stats that adds upside in a much needed Bullpen LHP option for the Cubs
109 Movement+, 107 Location+, 97 Velocity+
43% 4-Seam - 93% Move+
31% Sweeper - 87% Move+
25% Curveball - 99% Move+
Had a down year in 2024 (95.6 wOBA+) but fantastic underlying stats that adds upside in a much needed Bullpen LHP option for the Cubs
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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, everyone! To those that celebrate, I hope today is one filled with joy. And to those that the holidays are a tougher experience, I’m sending you some positive thoughts. Best wishes everyone.
December 25, 2024 at 5:04 PM
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, everyone! To those that celebrate, I hope today is one filled with joy. And to those that the holidays are a tougher experience, I’m sending you some positive thoughts. Best wishes everyone.
Upside is huge for Pablo, but last year was surprisingly average. Pitches don't move super well, but the Velo and Location allow for him to be a 1/2 Starter
.314 wOBA against - 101.8+
Movement+ - 91.5+
Velocity+ - 106.0+
Location+ - 112.4+
Best movement is the Changeup, Move+ 97% of the time
.314 wOBA against - 101.8+
Movement+ - 91.5+
Velocity+ - 106.0+
Location+ - 112.4+
Best movement is the Changeup, Move+ 97% of the time
The Cubs Should Call the Twins About Pablo Lopez
The Cubs Should Call the Twins About Pablo Lopez - Bleacher Nation
The Twins might be listening on Pablo Lopez, and the Cubs should be calling.
www.bleachernation.com
December 20, 2024 at 6:32 PM
Upside is huge for Pablo, but last year was surprisingly average. Pitches don't move super well, but the Velo and Location allow for him to be a 1/2 Starter
.314 wOBA against - 101.8+
Movement+ - 91.5+
Velocity+ - 106.0+
Location+ - 112.4+
Best movement is the Changeup, Move+ 97% of the time
.314 wOBA against - 101.8+
Movement+ - 91.5+
Velocity+ - 106.0+
Location+ - 112.4+
Best movement is the Changeup, Move+ 97% of the time
Cody Poteet Pitch Data
.278 wOBA (115+)
28% 4-Seam cut-ride 57% Move+ - .300 wOBA
25% Sinker 18% Move+ - .214 wOBA
20% Changeup 64% Move+ - .200 wOBA
17% Sweeper 58% Move+ - .257 wOBA
10% Curve 61% Move+ - .422 wOBA
True 5-Mix pitcher with great pitches, few adjustments away from 100% Move+
.278 wOBA (115+)
28% 4-Seam cut-ride 57% Move+ - .300 wOBA
25% Sinker 18% Move+ - .214 wOBA
20% Changeup 64% Move+ - .200 wOBA
17% Sweeper 58% Move+ - .257 wOBA
10% Curve 61% Move+ - .422 wOBA
True 5-Mix pitcher with great pitches, few adjustments away from 100% Move+
BREAKING: Cody Bellinger Traded to the Yankees
BREAKING: Cody Bellinger Traded to the Yankees - Bleacher Nation
The long-rumored Cody Bellinger trade is finally happening.
www.bleachernation.com
December 18, 2024 at 12:58 AM
Cody Poteet Pitch Data
.278 wOBA (115+)
28% 4-Seam cut-ride 57% Move+ - .300 wOBA
25% Sinker 18% Move+ - .214 wOBA
20% Changeup 64% Move+ - .200 wOBA
17% Sweeper 58% Move+ - .257 wOBA
10% Curve 61% Move+ - .422 wOBA
True 5-Mix pitcher with great pitches, few adjustments away from 100% Move+
.278 wOBA (115+)
28% 4-Seam cut-ride 57% Move+ - .300 wOBA
25% Sinker 18% Move+ - .214 wOBA
20% Changeup 64% Move+ - .200 wOBA
17% Sweeper 58% Move+ - .257 wOBA
10% Curve 61% Move+ - .422 wOBA
True 5-Mix pitcher with great pitches, few adjustments away from 100% Move+
Will be interesting to see if this deal gets done
39% 4S - 13% Move+ - .368 wOBA
29% Slider - 100% Move+!! - .245 wOBA
23% Changeup - 81% Move+ - .291 wOBA
.322 wOBA (102.4+)
101.1 PitchMix+
100.4 Velo+
104.4 Movement+
96.6 Command+
Patrick Corbin is a great comp for profile, ceiling, and risk
39% 4S - 13% Move+ - .368 wOBA
29% Slider - 100% Move+!! - .245 wOBA
23% Changeup - 81% Move+ - .291 wOBA
.322 wOBA (102.4+)
101.1 PitchMix+
100.4 Velo+
104.4 Movement+
96.6 Command+
Patrick Corbin is a great comp for profile, ceiling, and risk
REPORT: Cubs, Marlins “Talking Deal” for Jesus Luzardo, Big-time Prospects Included
www.bleachernation.com/cubs/2024/12...
www.bleachernation.com/cubs/2024/12...
REPORT: Cubs, Marlins "Talking Deal" for Jesus Luzardo, Big-time Prospects Included - Bleacher Nation
Is Jesus Luzardo the next trade target for the Chicago Cubs front office?
www.bleachernation.com
December 16, 2024 at 3:13 AM
Will be interesting to see if this deal gets done
39% 4S - 13% Move+ - .368 wOBA
29% Slider - 100% Move+!! - .245 wOBA
23% Changeup - 81% Move+ - .291 wOBA
.322 wOBA (102.4+)
101.1 PitchMix+
100.4 Velo+
104.4 Movement+
96.6 Command+
Patrick Corbin is a great comp for profile, ceiling, and risk
39% 4S - 13% Move+ - .368 wOBA
29% Slider - 100% Move+!! - .245 wOBA
23% Changeup - 81% Move+ - .291 wOBA
.322 wOBA (102.4+)
101.1 PitchMix+
100.4 Velo+
104.4 Movement+
96.6 Command+
Patrick Corbin is a great comp for profile, ceiling, and risk
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Kyle Tucker is beyond thrilled to be joining the Chicago Cubs:
“I’ve already talked to some of Tucker’s people and he is beyond thrilled to be joining what he said was an iconic franchise”, per @JesseRogersESPN on MLB Network.
(📸: @MLBONFOX)
“I’ve already talked to some of Tucker’s people and he is beyond thrilled to be joining what he said was an iconic franchise”, per @JesseRogersESPN on MLB Network.
(📸: @MLBONFOX)
December 13, 2024 at 8:09 PM
Kyle Tucker is beyond thrilled to be joining the Chicago Cubs:
“I’ve already talked to some of Tucker’s people and he is beyond thrilled to be joining what he said was an iconic franchise”, per @JesseRogersESPN on MLB Network.
(📸: @MLBONFOX)
“I’ve already talked to some of Tucker’s people and he is beyond thrilled to be joining what he said was an iconic franchise”, per @JesseRogersESPN on MLB Network.
(📸: @MLBONFOX)
Hoby Milner Pitch-Level Movement Data 2024
Sweeper - 33% Usage - 76% Ideal - .301 wOBA
Sinker - 32% Usage - 0% Ideal - .428 wOBA
4S - 21% Usage - 0% Ideal - .132 wOBA
Changeup - 14% Usage - 45% Ideal - .334 wOBA
PitchMix+ - 100.5+
Movement+ - 101.4+
4S is 92nd Percentile HVB. Use it more Hoby!
Sweeper - 33% Usage - 76% Ideal - .301 wOBA
Sinker - 32% Usage - 0% Ideal - .428 wOBA
4S - 21% Usage - 0% Ideal - .132 wOBA
Changeup - 14% Usage - 45% Ideal - .334 wOBA
PitchMix+ - 100.5+
Movement+ - 101.4+
4S is 92nd Percentile HVB. Use it more Hoby!
The Cubs Are Reportedly in on Lefty Reliever Hoby Milner
The Cubs Are Reportedly in on Lefty Reliever Hoby Milner - Bleacher Nation
A former pitcher under Craig Counsell, Hoby Milner makes plenty of sense for the Cubs.
www.bleachernation.com
December 12, 2024 at 4:28 PM
Hoby Milner Pitch-Level Movement Data 2024
Sweeper - 33% Usage - 76% Ideal - .301 wOBA
Sinker - 32% Usage - 0% Ideal - .428 wOBA
4S - 21% Usage - 0% Ideal - .132 wOBA
Changeup - 14% Usage - 45% Ideal - .334 wOBA
PitchMix+ - 100.5+
Movement+ - 101.4+
4S is 92nd Percentile HVB. Use it more Hoby!
Sweeper - 33% Usage - 76% Ideal - .301 wOBA
Sinker - 32% Usage - 0% Ideal - .428 wOBA
4S - 21% Usage - 0% Ideal - .132 wOBA
Changeup - 14% Usage - 45% Ideal - .334 wOBA
PitchMix+ - 100.5+
Movement+ - 101.4+
4S is 92nd Percentile HVB. Use it more Hoby!
Kyle Finnegan Pitch-Level Movement Data from 2024
4S - 68% Used - 11% Ideal - .347 wOBA against
Splitter - 27% Used - 42% Ideal - .299 wOBA against
Slider - 6% Used - 80% Ideal - .120 wOBA against
101.9 - Pitch Mix+
98.4 - Movement+
Fastball was the drawback last year, evident in pitch heat maps
4S - 68% Used - 11% Ideal - .347 wOBA against
Splitter - 27% Used - 42% Ideal - .299 wOBA against
Slider - 6% Used - 80% Ideal - .120 wOBA against
101.9 - Pitch Mix+
98.4 - Movement+
Fastball was the drawback last year, evident in pitch heat maps
December 11, 2024 at 3:46 AM
Kyle Finnegan Pitch-Level Movement Data from 2024
4S - 68% Used - 11% Ideal - .347 wOBA against
Splitter - 27% Used - 42% Ideal - .299 wOBA against
Slider - 6% Used - 80% Ideal - .120 wOBA against
101.9 - Pitch Mix+
98.4 - Movement+
Fastball was the drawback last year, evident in pitch heat maps
4S - 68% Used - 11% Ideal - .347 wOBA against
Splitter - 27% Used - 42% Ideal - .299 wOBA against
Slider - 6% Used - 80% Ideal - .120 wOBA against
101.9 - Pitch Mix+
98.4 - Movement+
Fastball was the drawback last year, evident in pitch heat maps
The culmination of a lot of Statcast Python and Machine Learning Algorithms, I’ve finally built out my MLB Player Dashboard highlighting Ideal Pitches based on HVB/IVB. Will be updating for Cubs related targets & signing throughout a hopefully busy offseason!
December 10, 2024 at 4:38 AM
The culmination of a lot of Statcast Python and Machine Learning Algorithms, I’ve finally built out my MLB Player Dashboard highlighting Ideal Pitches based on HVB/IVB. Will be updating for Cubs related targets & signing throughout a hopefully busy offseason!
After a day of data work, here's the Matthew Boyd 2024 Pitch Movement Analysis!
If I were the Cubs, I'd move away from the sinker, doesn't move well against league wide results and had bad results. 4-Seam doesn't rate well but it got results, let him do his thing. Hammer the Slider usage!!
If I were the Cubs, I'd move away from the sinker, doesn't move well against league wide results and had bad results. 4-Seam doesn't rate well but it got results, let him do his thing. Hammer the Slider usage!!
December 3, 2024 at 6:47 PM
After a day of data work, here's the Matthew Boyd 2024 Pitch Movement Analysis!
If I were the Cubs, I'd move away from the sinker, doesn't move well against league wide results and had bad results. 4-Seam doesn't rate well but it got results, let him do his thing. Hammer the Slider usage!!
If I were the Cubs, I'd move away from the sinker, doesn't move well against league wide results and had bad results. 4-Seam doesn't rate well but it got results, let him do his thing. Hammer the Slider usage!!
My 2¢ on Boyd:
He’s nothing more than a SP4/5 signing. If the Cubs only sign a SP5/5 it’s a miss on one of the offseason goals on an experienced playoff starter. I wouldve preferred Maybe 14/1 instead of 2 years? But hey get your guy early and fast. Good move by Jed
He’s nothing more than a SP4/5 signing. If the Cubs only sign a SP5/5 it’s a miss on one of the offseason goals on an experienced playoff starter. I wouldve preferred Maybe 14/1 instead of 2 years? But hey get your guy early and fast. Good move by Jed
Source confirms: Matthew Boyd to Cubs, two years, $29M, pending physical. First: @jonheyman.bsky.social
December 2, 2024 at 3:56 PM
My 2¢ on Boyd:
He’s nothing more than a SP4/5 signing. If the Cubs only sign a SP5/5 it’s a miss on one of the offseason goals on an experienced playoff starter. I wouldve preferred Maybe 14/1 instead of 2 years? But hey get your guy early and fast. Good move by Jed
He’s nothing more than a SP4/5 signing. If the Cubs only sign a SP5/5 it’s a miss on one of the offseason goals on an experienced playoff starter. I wouldve preferred Maybe 14/1 instead of 2 years? But hey get your guy early and fast. Good move by Jed
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1,000 Followers? 2 Sweatshirts and 1 pair of Cub tickets!
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November 19, 2024 at 3:23 AM
Over 400 Followers?! You guys are the best!!
500 followers, 2 folks who RT this will get a BBTI Adidas Sweatshirt.
1,000 Followers? 2 Sweatshirts and 1 pair of Cub tickets!
Reminders:
Patreon to help support growth!
Listen/Watch BBTI. Comment on YT. Review on Apple and Spotify
Share!
500 followers, 2 folks who RT this will get a BBTI Adidas Sweatshirt.
1,000 Followers? 2 Sweatshirts and 1 pair of Cub tickets!
Reminders:
Patreon to help support growth!
Listen/Watch BBTI. Comment on YT. Review on Apple and Spotify
Share!
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Sources: Cubs are trading for RHP Eli Morgan from Cleveland. To clear roster room, Chicago plans on DFA’ing INF Patrick Wisdom.
@sahadevsharma.bsky.social reporting the return to Guardians is an “A-ball player.” Awaiting details.
ESPN’s Jeff Passan was first on the Morgan acquisition.
@sahadevsharma.bsky.social reporting the return to Guardians is an “A-ball player.” Awaiting details.
ESPN’s Jeff Passan was first on the Morgan acquisition.
November 20, 2024 at 6:31 PM
Sources: Cubs are trading for RHP Eli Morgan from Cleveland. To clear roster room, Chicago plans on DFA’ing INF Patrick Wisdom.
@sahadevsharma.bsky.social reporting the return to Guardians is an “A-ball player.” Awaiting details.
ESPN’s Jeff Passan was first on the Morgan acquisition.
@sahadevsharma.bsky.social reporting the return to Guardians is an “A-ball player.” Awaiting details.
ESPN’s Jeff Passan was first on the Morgan acquisition.
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Cubs need a superstar. But they aren’t pursuing Juan Soto in FA. On factors with big contracts and ownership leaving decisions to FO:
“I honestly feel like if you get too involved you’re probably not adding much value,” Tom Ricketts told Tribune last month. www.chicagotribune.com/2024/11/19/c...
“I honestly feel like if you get too involved you’re probably not adding much value,” Tom Ricketts told Tribune last month. www.chicagotribune.com/2024/11/19/c...
Chicago Cubs need a superstar. Here’s why it won’t be free-agent slugger Juan Soto.
The Chicago Cubs will not be involved in slugger Juan Soto’s free-agent process, opting not to pursue the superstar outfielder this offseason.
www.chicagotribune.com
November 19, 2024 at 8:09 PM
Cubs need a superstar. But they aren’t pursuing Juan Soto in FA. On factors with big contracts and ownership leaving decisions to FO:
“I honestly feel like if you get too involved you’re probably not adding much value,” Tom Ricketts told Tribune last month. www.chicagotribune.com/2024/11/19/c...
“I honestly feel like if you get too involved you’re probably not adding much value,” Tom Ricketts told Tribune last month. www.chicagotribune.com/2024/11/19/c...
Been a top discussion in TSW about Nico for Singer trade framework. Cubs fan perspective is I’d want a second piece along with Singer just because Nico carries more value imo, but the deal definitely fits
Potential trade target: Nico Hoerner
Potential trade target: Nico Hoerner
The Cubs second baseman has a high-contact approach.
www.royalsreview.com
November 19, 2024 at 7:02 PM
Been a top discussion in TSW about Nico for Singer trade framework. Cubs fan perspective is I’d want a second piece along with Singer just because Nico carries more value imo, but the deal definitely fits
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FIFA's lowest-ranked team San Marino earn UEFA Nations League promotion after beating Liechtenstein: San Marino, the world’s lowest-ranked international team, have won promotion to the third tier of the Nations League following their 3-1 victory over Liechtenstein.
The minnows, ranked 210th by…
The minnows, ranked 210th by…
FIFA's lowest-ranked team San Marino earn UEFA Nations League promotion after beating Liechtenstein
San Marino, the world’s lowest-ranked international team, have won promotion to the third tier of the Nations League following their 3-1 victory over Liechtenstein.
The minnows, ranked 210th by football’s world governing body FIFA, defied the odds to…
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November 19, 2024 at 2:18 PM
FIFA's lowest-ranked team San Marino earn UEFA Nations League promotion after beating Liechtenstein: San Marino, the world’s lowest-ranked international team, have won promotion to the third tier of the Nations League following their 3-1 victory over Liechtenstein.
The minnows, ranked 210th by…
The minnows, ranked 210th by…