SI Senior Writer Tom Verducci breaks down the apparent disparity between pitchers and hitters this season.
Batters are striking out way more often, every four times they go up to the plate, and all the major offensive stat categories are down so far this year. Are pitchers getting better? Are hitters getting worse? Or is it all a game of analytics and defense now?
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From Derrick Henry joining the Ravens to Louisville parting ways with head coach Kenny Payne, Sports Illustrated host Robin Lundberg shares insights into some of the top stories trending on SI.com.
The Las Vegas Raiders are expected to cut quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo on Wednesday, according to The Athletic’s Dianna Russini. The reported move comes just hours after the franchise agreed to sign Gardner Minshew to a two-year deal and days after after the team released signal-caller Brian Hoyer.
The Minnesota Vikings will sign running back Aaron Jones after the Green Bay Packers released the veteran on Monday, The Athletic’s Dianna Russini reported Tuesday morning. The deal will be for one year and $7 million, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
Free agent running back Derrick Henry has agreed to sign a two-year contract worth $16 million with the Baltimore Ravens, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
