NEWSLETTER
We are getting very, very close to self-administered quarantine haircut time. I keep my hair really short in any case, so I had a lot of leeway to work with when we locked down. Also, there’s at least some measure of “who cares,” because I am not aiming to secure any hot dates at this time (sorry, Dear). But you eventually do look in the mirror and you think you gotta kinda try to do some normal things. Of course, the rub is that it’s not like I can cut my own hair WELL … so … what’s a gent with a buzzer to do?
To continue our #COVID19 relief efforts, @chicagosmayor joined the Ricketts & #CubsCharities to open a new @LakeviewPantry satellite site at Wrigley Field. Additionally, @HotelZachary will reopen to provide accommodations to the neighboring @advocatehealth Masonic Medical Center. pic.twitter.com/elpHrWT3E0
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) April 16, 2020
Wrigley Field transforms as Cubs wait to play ball again, with or without fans: https://t.co/qOwXr2So51
— Patrick Mooney (@PJ_Mooney) April 17, 2020
50 MLB players are teaming up to provide more than 4 million meals to address childhood hunger. Here is the full release with all the details: pic.twitter.com/OjrEtMHdir
— Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) April 16, 2020
Fans inspire and are part of baseball’s family. I had many moments when fans changed my career. I hope we return together. #ThankYou #MLB #Phillies #Cubs @NJSP #Rangers @espn https://t.co/WKVrSCvEIF
— Doug Glanville (@dougglanville) April 17, 2020
Cubs players still on the roster since…
2019: 30
2018: 21
2017: 14
2016: 9
2015: 6
2014: 3
2013: 1
2012: 1
2011: 0(Excluding minor league service time)
— Greg Huss (@OutOfTheVines) April 15, 2020
Spin Rate is a very important pitch metric but is just as important as Active Spin: how much spin contributes to movement.
Here are the leaders for active spin by pitch type (no order; min 500) w/ GIFs:
SL- Roe
CB- Hill
FB- Verlander
FC- T. Cole
CH- G. Cole pic.twitter.com/RlgxHzHMyo— Alex Fast (@AlexFast8) April 16, 2020
Sometimes I think about the time Ryan Braun just fell down. pic.twitter.com/wGQuBuAPph
— Bleacher Nation (@BleacherNation) April 16, 2020
