今シーズンのメジャーリーグでは、投手の球速向上に打者が苦戦する中、バントを用いるチームが増えている。5月上旬の時点で、いくつかの低予算クラブが犠打数とバント安打数でリーグをリードしており、長年減少傾向にあったバントが復権の兆しを見せている。
レイズのケビン・キャッシュ監督は、現代における打撃の難しさを指摘した。「打撃というものが非常に困難であると、業界全体として理解し始めているのだろう」と同監督は述べている。各チームはこれに対応する形でバントを増やしており、バント安打の割合は2015年以降、犠打数は2021年以降でそれぞれ最高を記録している。
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As Major League Baseball teams opened spring training on February 10, 2026, several players were reported sidelined by injuries, impacting rosters for the Toronto Blue Jays, New York Mets, Atlanta Braves, Detroit Tigers, and Colorado Rockies. Key updates include outfielder Anthony Santander's shoulder surgery and pitcher Shane Bieber's delayed ramp-up for the Blue Jays. These setbacks come amid preparations for the March 26 Opening Day.
The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 2-1 on Thursday at American Family Field, clinching the series with three consecutive bunts in the seventh inning. Rookie starter Brandon Sproat delivered 6 2/3 innings of one-run ball, while small-ball tactics proved decisive. The victory came amid injuries to key Brewers hitters.
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The Seattle Mariners have made an unusual start to the 2026 MLB season, recording nine hits—all extra-base hits—in their first two games against the Cleveland Guardians. The team split the series, with no singles among their hits. This marks the first such occurrence for any team since at least 1900 over the opening two games.
The first quarter of the 2026 MLB season has produced several unexpected trends across divisions.
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As spring training begins, CBS Sports has released its power rankings for the best projected offenses in the 2026 MLB season. The list highlights teams with strong lineups, potential bounce-backs, and key additions, led by the Los Angeles Dodgers. It ranks the top 10 teams based on expected power and depth.