Luke Hooper
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Portland, OR, United States
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Padres Add Lefty-Masher Drury to Already Impressive Lineup
The Reds and Padres continue their busy trade deadline with a classic rental/prospect swap. → Read More
What’s Going On With Shane Bieber?
Cleveland's ace has lost velocity, yes, but perhaps more importantly his slider is less slider-y. → Read More
Brandon Woodruff Has Leveled Up His Changeup
One of baseball's quieter aces is making noise with his revamped changeup. → Read More
Byron Buxton, Destroyer of Fastballs
There was a time when you could beat Buxton with velocity. That time is over. → Read More
Elite Defenders Myles Straw and Manuel Margot Sign Extensions
Let's take a closer look at the deals that will keep these two glove-first outfielders in their current homes for years to come. → Read More
Cubs and Twins Add Much-needed Pitching Depth
More free agents come off the board as Drew Smyly and Joe Smith find new homes. → Read More
Pirates Add Patience to Their Lineup and Experience to Their Bullpen
A closer look at what Daniel Vogelbach and Heath Hembree bring to Pittsburgh. → Read More
An Assortment of Reliever Signings, Part One
The White Sox, Nationals, Rockies and Phillies all bolstered their late-inning core. → Read More
Where Is Alec Bohm’s Power?
What do you call a player who hits the ball hard but can't hit it out? → Read More
Connor Joe Is Ready to Break Out
Armed with a patient approach and a smooth swing, the Rockies' journeyman is more than just a good story. → Read More
2021 Offered Us Towering Popups Galore
We're going "right up the elevator shaft" as we look through the hardest hit popups of last year. → Read More
The Twins Place a Small Bet on a Potentially Resurgent Jharel Cotton
After a long road back to the big leagues, Cotton has a lot to prove and a team that needs his help. → Read More
A Closer Look at Luis Robert’s Post-Injury Breakout
How a stance change keyed some notable and real improvements in his game, and what still needs work. → Read More
Cubs and Pirates Snag Top Two Catchers in Ever-Shrinking Market
Yan Gomes is going to Chicago, Roberto Pérez is going to Pittsburgh, and Willson Contreras may be going somewhere new. → Read More
Red Sox Fill Out Rotation With Intriguing Michael Wacha Addition
Wacha has struggled since 2019, but a dramatic change late in 2021 could set him up for success in Boston. → Read More
Graveman Takes Rejuvenated Career to Chicago’s South Side
But is his signing a precursor to another big move in Chicago's bullpen? → Read More
In One-Year Deal for Syndergaard, Angels Acquire Upside and Risk
One of the offseason's most intriguing pitchers is off the market, though it didn’t come cheap. → Read More
Urquidy Rebounds as Astros Tie Series with Game 2 Win
Houston cruised to a 7-2 win as the World Series now shifts to Atlanta. → Read More
Yordan Alvarez Is Crushing the Ball
How the Red Sox failed to contain the Astros' slugger and what the Braves can do differently. → Read More
Dodgers Pester Giants Relentlessly, Force a Decisive Game 5
Daily baseball statistical analysis and commentary. → Read More