McClanahan, Shane (1997- )

Shane McClanahan of Tampa Bay Rays Dominates With Four Pitches

By Tyler Kepner May 12, 2023Baseball, McClanahan, Shane (1997- ), Tampa Bay Rays, University of South Florida

Shane McClanahan of the Tampa Bay Rays started last season’s All-Star Game and is 7-0. His mastery of four elite pitches can make things seem “impossible.”

The Rays Are Better Than Everyone. At Everything.

By Tyler Kepner May 4, 2023Anderson, Chase (1987- ), Arozarena, Randy, Baseball, Cash, Kevin (1977- ), Eflin, Zach (1994- ), Franco, Wander (2001- ), McClanahan, Shane (1997- ), Neander, Erik, Tampa Bay Rays

A team known for innovation, Tampa Bay finally has some stability — and the best offense and pitching in baseball. Or, as Harold Ramírez said, “everything we do is right.”

Stanton and Buxton Power A.L. to Ninth Straight All-Star Win

By Benjamin Hoffman July 19, 2022All Star Games, American League, Baseball, Buxton, Byron (1993- ), Kershaw, Clayton, McClanahan, Shane (1997- ), National League

Back-to-back homers off Tony Gonsolin were enough give the American League yet another victory in the Midsummer Classic.

Dodger Stadium Shadows Could Aid All-Star Pitchers

By Tyler Kepner July 18, 2022All Star Games, Baker, Dusty, Baseball, Jackson, Reggie (1946- ), Kershaw, Clayton, Los Angeles Dodgers, McClanahan, Shane (1997- )

Dodger Stadium at dusk can be one of the hardest places to hit in baseball. As if Clayton Kershaw and Shane McClanahan, the All-Star starters, needed any help.

Circling the Bases as Baseball Nears its Midpoint

By Benjamin Hoffman July 1, 2022Baseball, Chapman, Aroldis (1988- ), Edman, Tommy (1995- ), Houston Astros, Judge, Aaron (1992- ), McClanahan, Shane (1997- ), New York Mets, New York Yankees, Oakland Athletics, Ohtani, Shohei, Pujols, Albert, St Louis Cardinals, Verlander, Justin

As teams close in on 81 games, Justin Verlander is showing the kids how it’s done, Aaron Judge continues to mash and the most valuable player (by WAR) isn’t who you think.