Cliff Corcoran

Cliff Corcoran covers baseball for The Athletic and is a former lead baseball writer for SI.com. The co-author or editor of 13 baseball books, including seven Baseball Prospectus annuals, he has also written for USA Today, SB Nation, Baseball Prospectus, Sports on Earth, The Hardball Times, and Boston.com, among others. He has been a semi-regular guest analyst on the MLB Network and can be heard more regularly on The Infinite Inning podcast with Steven Goldman. Follow Cliff on Twitter @CliffCorcoran.

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Oct 18, 2020; Arlington, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Mookie Betts (50) makes a catch against Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (not pictured) in the fifth inning during game seven of the 2020 NLCS at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

By Cliff Corcoran

Oct 19, 2020 9:50 PM EDT

Oct 20, 2018; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Chris Taylor (3) slides and avoids teammate Cody Bellinger (35) to make a catch on a ball hit by Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich (not pictured) in the fifth inning in game seven of the 2018 NLCS playoff baseball series at Miller Park. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

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Sep 29, 2020 1:57 PM EDT

Sep 14, 2020; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Trevor Bauer (27) throws against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the first inning during Game One of a doubleheader at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: David Kohl-USA TODAY Sports

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Sep 25, 2020 3:57 PM EDT

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Frankie Montas (47) throws a pitch against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning at Chase Field Aug 18, 2020. Athletics Vs Diamondbacks

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Sep 22, 2020 2:30 PM EDT

Aug 1, 2020; Denver, Colorado Rockies designated hitter Matt Kemp (25) celebrates his solo home run in the fourth inning against the San Diego Padres at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

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Sep 17, 2020 3:10 PM EDT

Sep 7, 2020; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado (13) tosses his bat after grounding into a inning-ending double play during the seventh inning against the Colorado Rockies at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports

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Sep 14, 2020 6:00 PM EDT

Jul 28, 2020; Houston, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Joe Kelly (17) shouts at Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (1, not shown) after a strikeout during the sixth inning at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports

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Sep 12, 2020 4:56 PM EDT

Sep 5, 2020; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Mookie Betts (50) singles in the third inning against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports

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Sep 8, 2020 2:51 PM EDT

Aug 23, 2020; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers left fielder Chris Taylor (3) slides into second base to beat a throw to Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story (27) for a stolen base in the seventh inning at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

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Sep 5, 2020 1:01 AM EDT

Jul 31, 2020; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Zac Gallen (left) reacts after giving up a home run to Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts in the fourth inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

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Sep 1, 2020 8:36 PM EDT

Aug 23, 2020; Seattle, Washington, USA; Texas Rangers starting pitcher Mike Minor (23) walks to the dugout following the sixth inning against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

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Aug 28, 2020 3:12 PM EDT

Aug 7, 2020; Los Angeles, California, USA; San Francisco Giants first baseman Darin Ruf (33) can t reach a double hit by Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Cody Bellinger (35) in the third inning of the game at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

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Aug 25, 2020 3:21 PM EDT

Aug 5, 2020; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners third baseman Kyle Seager (15) hits a single against the Los Angeles Angels during the seventh inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

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Aug 17, 2020 7:43 PM EDT

Aug 5, 2020; Seattle, Washington, USA; Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout (27) hits a three-run home run against the Seattle Mariners during the eighth inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

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Aug 14, 2020 2:36 PM EDT

Aug 7, 2020; Seattle, Washington, USA; Colorado Rockies right fielder Charlie Blackmon (19) hits a single against the Seattle Mariners during the third inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

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Aug 13, 2020 3:16 PM EDT

Aug 3, 2020; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (23) tosses his bat after hitting a home run during the fifth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports

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Aug 10, 2020 8:18 PM EDT

Jul 23, 2020; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Mookie Betts (50) looks up at umpire Bill Miller (left) as San Francisco Giants catcher Tyler Heineman holds up the ball during the seventh inning at Dodger Stadium. Betts was called safe after a video review. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports

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Aug 7, 2020 4:34 PM EDT

Sep 25, 2019; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Padres starting pitcher Dinelson Lamet (29) reacts after giving up a solo home run to Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Joc Pederson (background) during the fifth inning at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports

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Aug 3, 2020 2:41 PM EDT

Oct 9, 2017; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Police and venue security guard the pool area following the Los Angeles Dodgers victory against the Arizona Diamondbacks in game three of the 2017 NLDS playoff baseball series at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports

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Jul 30, 2020 2:20 PM EDT

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Jul 29, 2020 10:03 PM EDT

Feb 28, 2020; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Cody Bellinger (35) and Mookie Betts (50) warm up in between innings against the Milwaukee Brewers during a spring training game at American Family Fields of Phoenix. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports

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Jul 23, 2020 2:25 PM EDT

Jul 21, 2020; Los Angeles, California, USA; A general overall view of Dodger Stadium during a MLB exhibition game between the Los Angeles Angels and the Los Angeles Dodgers. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

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Jul 23, 2020 4:11 PM EDT

Feb 18, 2020; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler (21) throws a football during a spring training workout at Camelback Ranch. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports

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Jul 17, 2020 3:50 PM EDT

May 19, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Miami Marlins pitcher A.J. Ramos (44) pitches against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the eighth inning at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports

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Jul 13, 2020 4:10 PM EDT

Jul 6, 2020; Los Angeles, California, United States; Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Joc Pederson (far right) watches the action from the dugout during an intrasquad game at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports

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Jul 10, 2020 3:54 PM EDT

Feb 20, 2020; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher David Price (33) runs back to the clubhouse past fans during spring training at Camelback Ranch. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

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Jul 9, 2020 2:40 PM EDT

July 24, 2019; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout (27) hits a sacrifice RBI against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the sixth inning at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

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Jul 3, 2020 4:38 PM EDT

Feb 26, 2020; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Josiah Gray pitches against the Los Angeles Angels during the first inning of a spring training game at Camelback Ranch. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

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Jun 30, 2020 2:54 PM EDT

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Jun 26, 2020 5:35 PM EDT

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Jun 24, 2020 8:03 PM EDT

Jun 21, 2019; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Matt Beaty (45) rounds the bases after hitting a walk off two run home run scoring second baseman Max Muncy (13) to defeat the Colorado Rockies 4-2 in the ninth inning at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

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Jun 22, 2020 2:40 PM EDT

Feb 17, 2019; West Palm Beach, FL, USA; MLB commissioner Rob Manfred addresses representatives from the grapefruit league during the annual spring training media day at Hilton in West Palm Beach. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

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Jun 15, 2020 1:10 PM EDT

Oct 3, 2019; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Gavin Lux (48) rounds the bases off a solo home run as Washington Nationals first baseman Howie Kendrick (47) looks on during the eighth inning in game one of the 2019 NLDS playoff baseball series at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

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Jun 10, 2020 3:07 PM EDT

Jul 3, 2019; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Cody Bellinger (35) celebrates after hitting a walk-off solo home run in the tenth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

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Jun 9, 2020 4:14 PM EDT

May 12, 2018; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers former player Steve Sax throws to first base during the Dodgers Alumni game before a game between the Dodgers and the Cincinnati Reds at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports

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Jun 4, 2020 4:30 PM EDT

Feb 21, 2017; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred reacts as he speaks to the press during Spring Training Media Day at The Arizona Biltmore. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

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Jun 4, 2020 12:37 AM EDT

May 4, 2018; Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler (21) throws a pitch to a San Diego Padres batter during the first inning at Estadio de Beisbol Monterrey. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports

By Cliff Corcoran

May 28, 2020 8:51 PM EDT