Sports ❯Baseball ❯Team Dynamics
Designated Hitter Position Changes Starting Pitchers Catcher Position Utility Players Outfielders Outfield Positioning Lineup Changes Jose Caballero Reliever Eddy Alvarez Bullpen Management Coaching Decisions Offensive Strategy Freddie Freeman Backup Center Fielder Starting Pitcher Backup Catcher Responsibilities Shortstop Transition Boston Red Sox Consistency in Performance Versatility Team Performance Outfield Alignment Starting Lineup Hitting Behind Manager Decisions Closer Lineup Contributions Outfield Position Shortstop Team Cohesion Bullpen San Diego Padres Left Field Tommy Edman Team Commitment Clutch Performers Bench Players Part-time Players Manager Comments Bullpen Structure Closer Role Pitching Strategies Team Success Closer Duties Infield Positions Relievers Ben Rice Contract Year Performance Shortstop Position
Manager Rob Thomson is pursuing a flexible six-man rotation to give overworked starters extra rest through a dense late-season stretch.