Max Scherzer continues to dominate everyone he faces, the Marlins continue to look ridiculous and the Rookie of the Year races are getting less competitive. Week eight was a tough one for the Cubs, but let’s recap:
Fans Prefer Pitchers Hitting
As reported by Bill Baer of NBC’s Hardballtalk, a recent survey showed that 55% of baseball fans surveyed would rather have the pitcher hit than a designated hitter. The issue has been an on and off debate for years now, and it is anyone’s guess as to whether any drastic changes to the current format are coming.