Before the Guardians (24-13) won their ninth series in 12 attempts this season by beating the AL Central foe Tigers (19-18) for the second time in three days, hitting coach Chris Valaika discussed ...

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“It’s a little bit different of a set up this year,” new hitting coach Chris Valaika told Charlie Goldsmith. “The biggest thing we’re going to focus on with Elly is keeping him ...

Hitting coach Chris Valaika and advanced scouting coordinator Kyle Arnsberg followed close behind. Even as Francona starts his 24th year as a manager with his fourth team, some things will never ...

Francona, who managed Cleveland from 2013-23, will manage a split-squad Reds team against the Brewers in Phoenix. He will be joined by former Cleveland coaches Brad Mills and Chris Valaika.

“It’s a little bit different of a set up this year,” new hitting coach Chris Valaika said. “The biggest thing we’re going to focus on with Elly is keeping him aggressive, but being more ...

De La Cruz has opened up his stance a bit and is standing taller at the plate, with the goal of "being more in control with his forward movement," per Reds hitting coach Chris Valaika. The switch ...

He led MLB in strikeouts (218) and is working with new hitting coach Chris Valaika to improve in that area. Reds manager Terry Francona envisions De La Cruz improving in other areas, too.