Mar 23
March 23, 2022
1. Jacob deGrom looked great in his first spring training outing
He missed half of last year after what was maybe the most dominant start to any season in history — and so, seeing him back is great news for baseball.
And if he keeps up the good work, he might even make the team:
2. More highlights from spring training
Freddie Freeman gets a hit in his first at-bat with the Dodgers, Juan Soto hits his first home run this spring, and this afternoon — a hot mic in the stands at the Phillies game:
3. Always run to first base
Fair ball.
4. The quote of the day: Buck Showalter
He might be leading this category every day of the season.
5. More from Buck Showalter
“Have you tried it?”
“Not yet.”
6. The Rangers scored 25 runs on Monday
Shouldn’t there be a mercy rule in spring training?
7. Behold, the “Ohtani Rule” is here
Even if he comes out of the game after making a start on the mound, he can still keep batting in the DH spot.
And at least for one more season, the “ghost runner” extra innings rule will be in place — to the sigh of baseball fans everywhere:
8. More free agent signings around the league
10. The Nationals are retiring Ryan Zimmerman’s number
Mr. National.
11. Joey Votto is now on social media
His Instagram link here, with just one post so far:
https://www.instagram.com/joeyvotto/?hl=en
12. And lastly, the baseball mistake of the day
Spring training is built into the schedule for a reason.
