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19 hours ago
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How Rangers' Corey Seager is doing his best Juan Soto impression
The post How Rangers' Corey Seager is doing his best Juan Soto impression appeared first on ClutchPoints. Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager started his team's comeback on Saturday. His RBI double in the fifth inning was one of the four runs scored in the last five innings to tie their game against the Chicago White Sox. He helped set the table while Adolis Garcia stepped in and won the game for the Rangers in the 11th. Seager also walked twice during the game, taking a page out of New York Mets superstar Juan Soto's book. Advertisement Seager's walk in the third inning extended his streak to nine straight games. According to Kennedi Landry, it is the longest streak in Rangers history. Joey Gallo is second on the list with eight straight games in 2023. Seager's improved discipline at the plate has helped him overcome a slow start to the year. In June, though, his batting average is less than .100, a troubling sign for Rangers fans. His walks have helped him maintain an on-base percentage of .295 this month despite his struggles. Soto had a similar rough stretch with the Mets earlier this season, but still brought value to the team by drawing walks consistently. While there is a big gap between Soto's league-leading 57 walks and Seager's 18, the shortstop's recent stretch shows growth. However, the Rangers and their fanbase expect more from their All-Star shortstop at the plate. The 31-year-old spent time on the Rangers' injured list in May and has not been the same since his return. Despite that, Texas has won six of their last ten games to re-enter the race in the American League West. The Rangers are still a handful of games behind the Houston Astros at the top of the division. For now, though, their biggest challenge is getting in front of the Seattle Mariners and Los Angeles Angels. In order to reach their goals this season, they will need Seager to be at his best. Advertisement Texas won a title back in 2023, but has struggled with consistency since. This season, their troubles have manifested into frustration. Rangers manager Bruce Bochy was thrown out of the game in the sixth inning. That sparked the comeback, though, with Seager and Garcia leading the way. Texas has a long way to go if they want to secure a playoff spot. As long as Seager keeps walking as much as Soto does for the Mets, the Rangers should be just fine moving forward. However, competition in the AL playoff picture will demand the a lot from the team, both at the plate and on the mound. Related: Bruce Bochy moves up all-time ejection leaderboard vs. White Sox Related: Adolis Garcia gives Rangers huge win with epic walk-off vs. White Sox
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22-05-2025
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Yankees Fans Fear Devin Williams Could Be Next Big Bust
Yankees fans know this story all to well. A big-name acquisition, the fans are excited, the pressure is on and he struggles early. The boos start, the struggles continue and the chants and boos get louder. And soon, the question isn't just about the player's mechanics, it's about their mental makeup. Advertisement Can he survive playing in New York? That is where Devin Williams is now. The closer arrived with two National League Reliever of the Year trophies and a reputation for making hitters look foolish. So far, it's been the Bronx making him look small. His fastball is getting torched. His signature changeup isn't missing bats. now he's lost his job. If Williams doesn't turn it around quickly, he'll be at risk of joining a long, painful list of guys who just could not play in New York. Former New York Yankees pitcher Sonny Gray pitches against the Washington Nationals at Yankee Stadium in 2018.© Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images Joey Gallo couldn't hit here. Sonny Gray couldn't pitch here. Carl Pavano couldn't stay healthy here. Jacoby Ellsbury faded into one of the worst contracts in team history. Javier Vázquez folded under the lights. Kei Igawa, Jeff Weaver, Kevin Brown, A.J. Burnett, Andrew Heaney — all talented players, all swallowed up by the pressure, the spotlight, the expectation. Advertisement Some found success immediately after leaving. Gray became an All-Star again. Burnett won in Pittsburgh. The stuff and the talent didn't vanish Yankees scouts have a saying: the pinstripes weigh heavier on some players. On Williams, it looked like the pinstripes are drowning him. He still has time to flip the script. It is just April, which is traditionally his worst month. A step back from ninth-inning duty might help. A little breathing room might be all he needs. But in New York, history shows that breathing room runs out fast, and he could very quickly find himself on this list of players who could not hack it in New York. Related: Yankees Right-Hander Takes First Step Toward Mid-Season Return Related: Luke Weaver 'Likely' Takes Over as the Yankees' Closer Again
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03-05-2025
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Ex-Yankee Joey Gallo shows off video of first bullpen as he attempts to make comeback as pitcher
Former MLB slugger Joey Gallo is trying to reinvent himself… by pitching. The ex-Yankee outfielder is charting a new course in his baseball career by transitioning to a pitcher, and on Friday, Gallo, 31, was seen in a video of his first bullpen session, showcasing his pitching mechanics and signaling his commitment to actually making this transformation legitimate. Joey Gallo is attempting to make a comeback as a pitcher. X@JoeyGallo24 Joey Gallo throws a pitch during a bullpen session. X@JoeyGallo24 'First bullpen dropped,' he wrote in a caption above the video. Advertisement Gallo's decision follows his release from the White Sox — at his request — in March after a challenging spring training where he managed only two hits in 20 at-bats. Gallo then announced that he would attempt to pitch professionally, which was obviously a surprise. 'It's been fun outfield,' he posted then, later adding, 'Just to be clear, I will be pitching.' And true to his word, he was dead serious. Joey Gallo is attempting to make a comeback as a pitcher. Getty Images Gallo won two Gold Gloves in 2020 and 2021 and was a two-time All-Star in 2019 and 2021 at his MLB peak. The former outfielder, who started his career with the Rangers in 2015, was traded in 2021 to the Yankees, where he played parts of two disappointing seasons before being shipped to the Dodgers. Advertisement Gallo bounced around to the Twins and Nationals before landing with the White Sox this past winter. Joey Gallo (19) poses for a photo on media day at the White Sox spring training facility in Glendale, AZ. USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con Gallo, a career .194 hitter, was known for his power hitting and had two seasons where he slugged 40 or more home runs (2017-18) with another at 38 in 2021. It's unknown what will become of the pitching experiment that Gallo is taking on, but undoubtedly, he wants to continue playing baseball.
New York Post
03-05-2025
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Ex-Yankee Joey Gallo shows off video of first bullpen as he attempts to make comeback as pitcher
Former MLB slugger Joey Gallo is trying to reinvent himself… by pitching. The ex-Yankee outfielder is charting a new course in his baseball career by transitioning to a pitcher, and on Friday, Gallo, 31, was seen in a video of his first bullpen session, showcasing his pitching mechanics and signaling his commitment to actually making this transformation legitimate. 4 Joey Gallo is attempting to make a comeback as a pitcher. X@JoeyGallo24 4 Joey Gallo throws a pitch during a bullpen session. X@JoeyGallo24 'First bullpen dropped,' he wrote in a caption above the video. Gallo's decision follows his release from the White Sox — at his request — in March after a challenging spring training where he managed only two hits in 20 at-bats. Gallo then announced that he would attempt to pitch professionally, which was obviously a surprise. 'It's been fun outfield,' he posted then, later adding, 'Just to be clear, I will be pitching.' And true to his word, he was dead serious. 4 Joey Gallo is attempting to make a comeback as a pitcher. Getty Images Gallo won two Gold Gloves in 2020 and 2021 and was a two-time All-Star in 2019 and 2021 at his MLB peak. The former outfielder, who started his career with the Rangers in 2015, was traded in 2021 to the Yankees, where he played parts of two disappointing seasons before being shipped to the Dodgers. Gallo bounced around to the Twins and Nationals before landing with the White Sox this past winter. 4 Joey Gallo (19) poses for a photo on media day at the White Sox spring training facility in Glendale, AZ. USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con Gallo, a career .194 hitter, was known for his power hitting and had two seasons where he slugged 40 or more home runs (2017-18) with another at 38 in 2021. It's unknown what will become of the pitching experiment that Gallo is taking on, but undoubtedly, he wants to continue playing baseball.
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17-03-2025
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Joey Gallo, longtime MLB 1B/OF, eyeing switch to pitcher after release by White Sox
Joey Gallo was released on Sunday by the Chicago White Sox and if the 31-year-old signs on with another team, he'll be making a position switch. After playing outfield, third base and first base throughout his 10-year MLB career, Gallo intends to give pitching a try. [Join or create a Yahoo Fantasy Baseball league for the 2025 MLB season] "He had expressed interest through his agent if it didn't work out on the major league team, that he was going to explore the pitching side," White Sox assistant general manager Josh Barfield told "I know it's something he's been dabbling around with in between some of the reps here. But he asked for his release today. So, we accommodated that." Following his release, Gallo posted, "It's been fun outfield" on X with a highlight video of plays he's made. It's been fun outfield. ✌🏼 — Joey Gallo (@JoeyGallo24) March 16, 2025 That message was followed up by him clarifying that he wasn't retiring. "Just to be clear, I will be pitching," he wrote. Gallo, who has played for the Texas Rangers, New York Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers, Minnesota Twins, and Washington Nationals, is a two-time All-Star and two-time Gold Glove winner. "Just talking to Joey and talking to him this morning, just came to a mutual agreement that that was the best thing," White Sox manager Will Venable said. "Wish him luck as he starts a new chapter as a pitcher." Pitching isn't foreign to Gallo. He was a presence on the mound at Bishop Gorman high school in Las Vegas, though he earned Nevada Gatorade Baseball Player of the Year and High School All-American honors for his talents at the plate. As a pitcher, Gallo made 21 varsity appearances and even threw a no-hitter. The White Sox's organizational pitching depth meant there was no room for Gallo to try his hand on the mound and work his way up through their farm system. 'Where we are right now, it's tough to give him that opportunity,' Barfield said. 'Yeah, it's not unheard of, right? You see it with [Rick] Ankiel going the other way and [Tyler] Naquin who was here a couple of years ago, he just signed as a pitcher too.' Fellow MLBers Brett Phillips and Tyler Naquin have also ventured down the path Gallo wants to travel. (All three also last played for the White Sox before deciding to attempt to become full-time pitchers.) Phillips played for seven teams before joining the Yankees last summer with the intention to transition into a pitcher. He was roughed up in his only outing with the Single-A Tampa Tarpons before electing free agency in November, After last playing in 2023, Naquin spent the 2024 season helping Texas A&M baseball's coaching staff before signing with the Cleveland Guardians in March to become a pitcher. He spent the first five years of his MLB career with the Guardians.
