The Nats are using drones at spring training

By Craig CalcaterraFeb 17, 2014, 10:10 AM EDT
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Either Bryce Harper has been named an enemy combatant or else the Nats are trying to find fun ways to get pictures of spring training drills:

 

Based on what CSN Washington is reporting it appears as though this is just for marketing/promotions purposes, not for use in any actual baseball operations. Which is just the latest example of drones not being used to the best of their ability.

Red Sox add Drew Pomeranz, drop Brandon Workman from the World Series roster

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By Craig CalcaterraOct 23, 2018, 10:49 AM EDT
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The Boston Red Sox just released their World Series roster and it contains one notable change: pitcher Drew Pomeranz has made it, pitcher Brandon Workman is off.

Pomeranz did not pitch in either the ALDS or ALCS following a season in which he went 2-6 in 26 games, 11 of which were starts, with a 6.08 ERA and a K/BB ratio of 66/44 in 74 innings. That was pretty horrendous but . . . I guess he’s fresh?

Workman, meanwhile, pitched in two ALDS games and one ALCS games, going only a third of an inning each outing. He was shelled in Game 1 of the ALCS, the Sox’ only loss, allowing four runs on three hits and walking two batters. Given that outing and his lack of use in Games 2-5, it’s pretty clear that he’s lost Cora’s confidence.

Also off the World Series roster: knuckleballer Steven Wright, who has been suffering from achey knees. As was the case in the ALCS, Heath Hembree will get the call over him.

Here’s the entire roster, as just released by the Red Sox: