Breaking down Juan Soto's unique swing

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Friday, May 24 View In Browser  TOP NEWS The unique, almost-impossible swing of Juan Soto   We already knew that Soto is a generational hitter, but thanks to Statcast's new bat-tracking metrics, we're able to learn more about what exactly he does that makes him that way. Host cities for 2026 World Baseball Classic announced Skenes looks like ace-in-waiting even without his 'best stuff' Phils' 29-6 stretch their best since ... 1892! Gil's latest dazzling showcase: combined shutout of Seattle Who will go No. 1 in the Draft? Our experts weigh the odds Gausman sets the tone as bats break out late in big win Red-hot Arraez hits his way into Padres history Hank Aaron's 'keep swinging' attitude in focus as new Baseball Hall statue MORE TOP NEWS TOP PERFORMANCES Luis Arraez: 4-for-5, 2B, R, RBI Logs 8th straight multihit game Luis Gil: 6.1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 8 K's 0.59 ERA over past five starts Matt Chapman: 2-for-5, HR, R, 3 RBIs Crushes 3-run HR in decisive 5-run 8th inning Kevin Gausman: 6 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 2 BB, 10 K's Holds Tigers hitless into 6th inning Vladimir Guerrero Jr.: 2-for-5, 2B, HR, 2 R, 2 RBIs 2-run HR to straightaway center at Comerica Park PLAY A SPORCLE BASEBALL QUIZ! MORE FREE GAMES AT MLB PLAY MUST-SEE PLAY Tigers outfielder Kerry Carpenter completes a slick sliding catch with a stylish spin. MORE TOP PLAYS STAFF PICKS Busch going yard at Busch? Here are some quirky name-ballpark combos Michael Busch is visiting Busch Stadium this weekend, which got us thinking: How many players have homered in a ballpark that bears their name? More than you might realize! J-Rod, Glasnow, Royals among this week's Fascinating 5 MLB.com's Will Leitch dives into 5 intriguing storylines happening around the Majors right now. ABS challenge system could be coming to MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred said an automated ball-strike system may be headed to the Majors in the future, but any such changes are unlikely to take place by the 2025 season. Negro Leagues legends honored with baseball cards for MLB at Rickwood Field game "This is the first time Topps has released a set dedicated to the Negro Leagues -- this is monumental," said Bob Kendrick, president of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. Historic RBI binge, sleepless streak finally ending among stats of the week Here's our weekly look at 10 mind-blowing stats from the last week in baseball, courtesy of MLB.com's Sarah Langs. The disciplined approach behind Tucker's MVP push Why is Kyle Tucker leading the Majors with 17 home runs and a 1.060 OPS? His discipline and pitch selection is at its peak, letting him do the most damage with every swing. Joe Buck returns to baseball booth Longtime national and Cardinals broadcaster Joe Buck joins Chip Caray in the booth for the first time together as the Cards and Cubs meet at 8 p.m. ET. MORE STORIES SCOREBOARD SF 7 PIT 6 SEA 0 NYY 5 TEX 2 PHI 5 SD 6 CIN 4 ATL 3 CHC 0 COL 9 OAK 10 TOR 9 DET 1 BAL 8 CWS 6 © 2024 MLB Advanced Media, L.P. MLB trademarks and copyrights are used with permission of Major League Baseball. Visit MLB.com. Any other marks used herein are trademarks of their respective owners. Please review our Privacy Policy. You (gahleexholly.hdhask@blogger.com) received this message because you registered to receive commercial email messages from MLB.com. Please add info@marketing.mlbemail.com to your address book to ensure our messages reach your inbox. If you no longer wish to receive commercial email messages from MLB.com, please unsubscribe  or log in and manage your email subscriptions. Postal Address: MLB.com, c/o MLB Advanced Media, L.P., 1271 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10020.