Pitching Peaks and Valleys

This chapter dives into the recent performances of veteran pitchers like Blake Snell, Clayton Kershaw, and Max Scherzer, analyzing their statistics and the implications for their teams' strategies as the postseason approaches. It also reflects on the struggles of aging athletes, particularly a seasoned player's decline in effectiveness despite reaching milestones. The discussion balances nostalgia for past achievements with the realities of current performance, highlighting the psychological challenges athletes face with aging and evolving roles in their teams.