Tyler Kepner
@TylerKepner
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Senior Writer @TheAthleticMLB. Author of "K" (2019) and "The Grandest Stage" (2022). Reporter in quarter-zip in ep. #787 of The Simpsons. Immaculate Grid nerd.
Joined June 2009
This week's Sliders visits with switch-throwing position player Carlos Cortes of the A's, gets David Robertson's thoughts on the many Hall of Famers he's faced, considers some recent would-be BBWAA relievers of the year -- and more!
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Plus more on the "Reliever of the Year" criteria, David Robertson recalls facing five Hall of Famers and more "Sliders."
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RT @TMacPhils: Very enjoyable story by @TylerKepner on a cool dude!
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Shantz is the lone remaining major-league player from the 1940s and the second-oldest living MLB player.
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RT @SlangsOnSports: The Nationals threw 77 pitches that inning, the second-most by a team since at least 2000 in a frame . Marlins threw 91….
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RT @brianjheaton: If ou love @MLB history, check out this great story about #BobbyShantz, the oldest living MVP, by @TylerKepner. I felt li….
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Shantz is the lone remaining major-league player from the 1940s and the second-oldest living MLB player.
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‘Boy, what a life’: A visit with Bobby Shantz, MLB’s oldest living MVP, as he nears his 100th birthday
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Shantz is the lone remaining major-league player from the 1940s and the second-oldest living MLB player.
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For the Yankees, a dash of perspective after a clean finale to a weekend mess
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The Yankees’ flawed fundamentals may cost them in the end. But they are strong enough to win slugfests. They'll have a chance in October.
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RT @ShaneXLou: “Sliders” is always worth a read from start to finish, but I especially loved the “Mr. Belvedere”/“Simpsons” analysis at the….
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Fun one from @SamBlum3 on @vandyboys alum: Pitching is Carson Fulmer’s job. Catching ceremonial first pitches is his calling
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Many players shy away from catching ceremonial first pitches, seeing them as an imposition. The Angels reliever looks at them differently.
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Sliders takes a spin to talk fastballs with Bryan Woo, life lessons with Clint Hurdle, namesakes with Ryne Stanek and "Mr. Belvedere" All-Stars vs. "Simpsons" All-Stars with Steve Sax -- and more!
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Plus a Hall of Fame name that lives on, life lessons from Clint Hurdle and a truly classic clip in this week's Sliders.
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Surging, slumping, scoreboard watching: A night in the pennant race with the Mariners’ Jerry Dipoto
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With his team on the edge of something special, Seattle's president of baseball operations watched a game with The Athletic.
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RT @MattGelb: What a moment at Citizens Bank Park as Nolan Hoffman enters the game. He's the first Nolan to pitch for the Phillies since a….
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Check out the latest Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More of The Only Nolan. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, draft status, bats, throws, school and more on Baseba...
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RT @Dom_Cotroneo: Most unearned runs scored as an offense, MLB. 1. MIL, 89.2. MIA, 57.3. TB & SD, 56.5. DET, 55. Always putting pressure on….
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Bitcoin’s on fire at $112K! Time to flip the charts on BTCC!.Exploring Cryptocurrency with Jaren Jackson Jr.🏀.
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This is so cool. Players Weekend has come a long way since the silly uniforms (remember all-white vs all-black?) and forced nickname stuff.
Cal’s gear for the #LittleLeagueClassic is 🔥. His chest protector features Little League photos of our players and staff. #PlayersWeekend
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This week's Sliders column visits with the Brewers' Isaac Collins, coming on strong in the NL Rookie of the Year race. also slider tips from Seattle's Matt Brash, a look back at the Beatles' Shea concert today in 1965 -- and more!.
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Plus Mariners reliever Matt Brash breaks down how to throw his slider and a 60th anniversary ode to The Beatles' famous Shea Stadium show.
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The Mets must to do right by Pete Alonso, their new home run king, and keep him in Queens for good
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No matter the metrics, no matter the market, Alonso is different. That should be obvious by now.
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That’s 440 career HRs for Giancarlo Stanton. Ties the original “Big G,” Jason Giambi, on the career list.
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