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Dodgers vs Yankees in the World Series! Baseball could not have scripted this any better. Large contracts, big egos, & a ton of star power will be on full display. But let us rewind to game 5 of the NLDS, Dodgers vs Padres. After the game, Kike Hernandez was interviewed and asked, "What is different about this Dodger Team?" Kike responds, "Are we live?" Then follows with " Cause we don't give a fu**!" Please know I am not promoting profanity in anyway but sometimes it is okay to not give a fu** about what others think. You will always have your doubters, you will always have your haters, but that shouldn't stop you from pushing forward in life and/or your career! So this week I challenge you to stop caring about what others think about you and have that 2024 Dodger team mentality where you don't give a "you know what" about what others think!! Lastly, GO DODGERS!!

One thing we do at SIS is try to find some of the lesser-known factors behind a baseball team's success. One example of this - the Dodgers and their defensive positioning, specifically behind their new pitcher, James Paxton We explain what good positioning looks like and give examples of the team's positive results. #baseballanalytics #losangelesdodgers #sportsanalytics https://lnkd.in/ezhBGwju

It's the dream World Series: Yankees vs. Dodgers! These powerhouses not only dominate the field but also lead in financial clout. Dive into the debate on baseball's economics and salary cap: #MLB #WorldSeries #BaseballEconomics #Knoxville

⚾🔥 Legendary Dodgers vs. Yankees Rivalry: Baseball’s Greatest Showdown When it comes to iconic matchups in sports history, nothing beats the intense rivalry between the Dodgers and the Yankees. 🏆 From unforgettable World Series games to legendary players, this rivalry has defined eras and captivated fans for generations. What makes this showdown so special, and why does it still matter today? Our article dives into the rich history, key moments, and epic battles that have made this rivalry the stuff of legends. #DodgersVsYankees #BaseballRivalry #MLB #mahamananews #SportsHistory #LegendaryMatchups #BaseballFans

New DDSN MLB World Series Preview by Tyler Welch In a battle of titans, which team will come out on top? Here are three key points for each team to consider when looking at the 2024 World Series. #MLB #WorldSeries #Yankees #Dodgers

Negro Leagues stats are now MLB stats. Here’s how the record book changed. https://lnkd.in/gmzcGFzE Good move "Major League Baseball announced Wednesday that the statistics of more than 2,300 Negro Leagues players will be incorporated into its record book. The addition, which comes a few years after MLB declared the Negro Leagues should be considered “major league level,” means the achievements of some of the sport’s all-time greats will now be considered against those of their contemporaries, even though they were not allowed to compete against them on the field. Stars such as Homestead Grays slugger Josh Gibson now stand alongside the likes of Babe Ruth and Ted Williams in a record book that long excluded them. The Negro Leagues stars generally played fewer official games than White players of the same era, so the top of the leader boards for many of the counting statistics (hits, home runs, strikeouts, etc.) are unchanged. But rate stats, which speak to how effective a player was without being subject to scheduling, reveal a much different picture."

Are You Chasing Perfection or Consistency? In baseball, a pitcher's dream is a perfect game... but most won't achieve it. Throughout the 140 years of Major League Baseball, there've been only 23 perfect games from over 235,500 played. Philip Humber, a lesser-known player, pitched one. Then there's Nolan Ryan, a familiar name who never pitched a perfect game... Yet, he's a Hall of Famer. Humber and Ryan, two contrasting figures in the quest for momentary perfection and consistent excellence. Ryan, despite lacking a perfect game, maintained reliable performances over 27 years, leaving a remarkable legacy. The same applies to sales. Striving for perfection can blur the larger picture. It's not about the perfect pitch every time, but consistently delivering your best. Learning from interactions, refining approaches, and relentless progress matter more. Ryan, is remembered for his seven no-hitters and 5,714 strikeouts, which taught us the value of sustained excellence over fleeting perfection. In sales, closing every deal or a perfect pitch isn't success... It's about consistency, repetition, discipline, and improvement. Will you pitch a perfect sales game or aim for the Sales Hall of Fame? In sales, like baseball, numerous good pitches create greatness. So, step onto the sales field every day, ready to learn and adapt... ... And make every pitch count.

There’s been a lot of talk this week about velocity in Baseball today. Specifically the idea that guys should pitch at lower velocities and focus on command to prolong their careers… From my experiences in pro baseball, Low velo does not mean “command guy”. Any successful example of a low velocity pitcher in MLB will usually possess some sort of outlier stuff (in forms of FB movement or a spammable off speed pitch) that allows for that lower velocity. The idea of a 90 mph arm with average metrics that dots corners and mixes for success is a myth. All MLB/MiLB pitchers know this. Which is why they have to sell out for stuff. To be fair, a lot of this in my opinion is because of the strike zone and the baseballs. I do believe with reliable grip and an expanded strike zone (1990-early 2000s conditions), a guy dotting spots and mixing pitches at lower velocities could have tremendous success. But now that the ball actually has to go over the plate… eh. Hitters are really good.

Wednesday’s Words Simple but not easy As I sit on my couch, watching my Dodgers score 5 runs in the 5th inning, of game 5, I am reminded of how important the small things are. Growing up I played baseball from age 11 until 42. I’ll be honest, I did not enjoy the drills. Constant fly balls, ground balls, covering first base, etc etc. What the drills taught me was a focus on doing the small things, so they were 2nd nature for the big game. While watching the game, I am reminded that even professionals on the grandest stage make mistakes. Keep practicing your craft and work on the small fundamentals. In most cases the behaviors are simple, but require focus to remain consistent. You got this! Oh yeah, and go Dodgers! #805strongchase #wednesdayswords #fundamentals #chase #chaseca #dodgers

Here's the MLB offseason outlook for the American League East