Interesting article about the Guardians and their rookie coach; the author (Tom Verducci) thinks they are for real: https://www.si.com/mlb/the-guardians-have-gone-retro-and-its-working-01hxhd9j2k5x
With Chief not here, I feel obligated to come up with a joke that is Chief-like. (Chief-ian? Chief-esque?) Anyway, I'll try to think of a good elevator joke. They work on so many levels.
Let's hope this one goes to 11.
Fun fact: In "Spinal Tap" Christopher Guest based the look of his character on guitarist Jeff Beck (recently departed).
FWIW MLB.tv is a free perk provided over the last few years to TMobile cell phone customers. But yes, if you live in the local broadcast area you have to deal with the blackout restrictions.
In case others are interested: https://www.ocregister.com/2024/04/28/angels-promote-zac-kristofak-who-hopes-to-inspire-others-who-have-endured-tragedy/
I get it that launch angle and hitting for power are vital. This roster is very one-dimensional and we can't steal bases or even run the bases very well due to the nature of the roster. So when the HRs don't show up, it's very difficult to produce runs. Even in this era it seems like the best offenses have at least some ability to manufacture runs without the long ball.