Game Strategy Aaron Boone Dave Roberts Ejections Lineup Changes Carlos Mendoza Pitching Changes Alex Cora Player Management Rob Thomson John Schneider Player Replacement Stephen Vogt Lineup Strategy Player Strategy Team Strategy Skip Schumaker Game Management Team Dynamics Injuries Player Roles Player Usage Mike Shildt Player Selection Don Kelly Tony Mansolino Joe Espada Benching Players Coaching Staff Warren Schaeffer Cleveland Guardians Pitcher Substitutions Oliver Marmol David Bell Ejection Playing Time Distribution Craig Counsell Batting Order Starting Pitcher Bullpen Pat Murphy Player Interactions Benching Mark DeRosa Pinch Hitting Player Substitutions Criticism Cubs Manager Pitching Staff Decisions Grady Sizemore Umpiring Relief Pitcher Mark Kotsay Team Management Player Adjustments Buck Showalter Dan Wilson Player Evaluation Pitching in the ninth inning
The move hints at more work for rookie Brandon Valenzuela during Alejandro Kirk’s injury absence.
