It should be a combo of run differential and inning. You shouldn't be able to put in a position player to pitch until the 8th.
Or else just implement a run rule like in college
I just looked at Busch's splits vs. LHP this year and yikes.
On the one hand, he needs regular AB's vs. lefties to actually improve against them, but on the other, maybe not today
This roster is too good to have a "surrender" lineup (like Dusty used to roll out on Sundays), but hoo boy, there are too many automatic outs in there for my liking. That top 3 better do some damage
I wasn't convinced that baseball needed a "sideline" reporter, but T-Mac is delightful and informative and has such a fun rapport with JD and Boog that I kinda can't imagine broadcasts without her anymore.
I wonder if there's a day in Manager School[tm] that teaches you that when you replace a pitcher, you have to clap your hands just before reaching the mound, then take the ball and swat the guy's rump.
It's universal
JD just mentioned that the Angels are the only other MLB team with five players with 10+ homers
I bet none of you could name more than 2 of them (without looking it up)