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SI:AM | The Numbers Behind Paul Skenes’s Stunning Dropoff

There’s one glaring difference that might explain why the Pirates star has declined sharply this season after a historically great start to his career.

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Cal Raleigh's Season-Long Slump Is Far From the Mariners’ Only Problem

Raleigh’s drop-off has been historic, but his co-stars in Seattle’s lineup have largely disappointed, too.

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Paul Skenes’s Struggles Can Be Traced to a Slight Windup Change

The Pirates ace hasn’t looked like himself since early June, when a mechanical shift took hold.

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A Peculiar Left Side Story in Boston

The Red Sox boast a pair of southpaw pitchers who have some odd similarities. Plus, thoughts on A’s shortstop Jacob Wilson’s errorless record.

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Pitching Longevity Has Officially Hit an All-Time Low

Starters are bringing traditional closers’ stuff to the mound, but at a cost.

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Why Cal Raleigh Can’t Catch Up to Fastballs This Season

This article was originally published as part of Verducci’s View, a weekly baseball newsletter from Sports Illustrated senior writer Tom Verducci. Every Monday,

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SI:AM | Who’s Already Been Traded and Who Could Be Next as MLB Deadline Looms

Several top pitchers have already been dealt. Who else will be on the move before the 6 p.m. ET deadline?

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Don’t Blame the System for the Dodgers Acquiring Tarik Skubal

L.A. was able to add the back-to-back Cy Young winner due to its top-notch player development system and some shrewd moves in recent years.

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SI:AM | The Numbers Behind the WNBA’s Skyrocketing Offense

Teams are scoring more points than they ever have. What could be driving the historic surge?

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The Stance Change That Saved Manny Machado’s Season

The Padres slugger has significantly heated up this month thanks to a mechanical adjustment. Tom Verducci explains in his Breakdown of the Week.

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SI:AM | Vita Vea Turns Up the Heat With Trade Request as Contract Negotiations Stall

The Pro Bowl defensive tackle told the Buccaneers he wants to be dealt if they can’t reach an agreement on a new contract.

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Yordan Alvarez Is On Pace to Win Two Types of Triple Crowns

The Astros slugger could become the first player in MLB history to dominate his league to such an extent.

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The Coaches Who Molded Baseball’s Newest Hall of Fame Inductees

This article is part of Verducci’s View, a new weekly baseball newsletter from Sports Illustrated senior writer Tom Verducci. Every Monday, Tom empties out his

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SI:AM | Do You Realize How Bad Cal Raleigh Has Been?

The Mariners catcher hit a clutch grand slam on Monday, but he’s still having an alarmingly terrible season.

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Tom Verducci’s Breakdown of the Week: Roki Sasaki Finally Had His Breakout Start

This article is part of Verducci’s View, a new weekly baseball newsletter from Sports Illustrated senior writer Tom Verducci. Every Monday, Tom empties out his

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Judging the Yankees Without Aaron Judge and Kyle Tucker’s Strange Decline

The Yankees’ lineup is vulnerable to lefties without its captain. Plus, the Dodgers aren’t getting their money’s worth from their $240 million outfielder.

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Five Changes That Have Led to the Red Sox’ Surge

Boston’s 13-game winning streak didn’t happen by accident. The team has improved in a number of facets to put itself in a playoff spot.

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Tom Verducci’s Breakdown of the Week: Brandon Pfaadt Might Be an Ace Now

The Diamondbacks starter made a simple adjustment that’s radically changed his effectiveness against opposing hitters.

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SI:AM | More Trouble for Clippers as Adam Silver Gives Kawhi Leonard Update

The league is reportedly looking into additional allegations of salary cap circumvention.

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Ten Important MLB Trends From the First Half

The standings have been turned upside down, and the Marlins are trying to break baseball.

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SI:AM | Jordan Walker Was the Home Run Derby’s First Villain

Leave it to Philly fans to boo the Derby.

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Tom Verducci’s Breakdown of the Week: Freddy Peralta Has Mechanical Issues

The Mets pitcher and trade target known as “Fastball Freddy” isn’t getting the most out of his heater anymore.

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Taking Stock of Shohei Ohtani’s Best Comps at Age 32

The career of baseball’s two-way superstar resembles the combined output of two very different Hall of Famers.

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Diagnosing Paul Skenes’s Struggles

The Pirates ace has experienced a steady drop in fastball velocity, but that’s not the core of his recent issues.

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Tom Verducci’s Nine Changes to the MLB All-Star Game Starting Lineups

Our senior writer disagreed on half of the fan-elected starters.

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