What’s next in the Rays’ stadium saga? Plus, Jose Altuve’s left-field experiment continues
The Windup Newsletter ⚾ | This is The Athletic’s MLB newsletter. Plus: One drama squashed, one prank accomplished for the Red Sox, an update on Altuve’s left-field experiment, and Ken on the Tigers’ dueling aces. Ken’s Notebook: Skubal, Flaherty continue to push each other From my latest story: LAKELAND, Fla. — On days he does not pitch, Tarik Skubal offers a special greeting to the Detroit Tigers’ starting pitcher. I’ll stay out of your way.’” Skubal said Flaherty is “the guy everyone talks about, headphones, will not respond.” Flaherty confirmed as much, saying Skubal is much more approachable on his start days. I’m just ready to play.” Rich Storry / Getty Images Learning Curves: Altuve’s left-field experiment This all started as a way to accommodate the Astros bringing back Alex Bregman, even after acquiring Isaac Paredes.
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