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M’s visit the Windy City will Hancock handle these tubes or will Burke blow it by the M’s.

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I would think the focus would be on a possible Kelenic sighting

Donn Beach wrote: ↑

Thu May 07, 2026 7:43 am

I would think the focus would be on a possible Kelenic sighting

He has has a bit of a weird start. Not horrible but not great.

17 PAs 3 walks and only 3 K which is good and 4 singles but no X base hits. .286/.697 but has already managed to go negative with his bWAR at -0.1.

Will be surreal to see him up to bat vs. our pitching.