Messing with the Mound to Mess with Miz? Matt Arnold Doesn't Think So

Messing with the mound to mess with Miz? Matt Arnold doesn't think so

Brewers starter Jacob Misiorowski was slipping on the mound as he struggled with his command during the Crew’s victory over the Cubs at Wrigley Field Wednesday night. The issue is prompting questions over whether teams are manipulating the mound ahead of Misiorowski starts. Matt Arnold, Brewers Pres. of Baseball Operations, downplayed the issue when he joined us on WTMJ’s Wis. Morning News on Thursday. “I don’t think there is anything nefarious …

Former MLB Players Break Down Jacob Misiorowski’s Bizarre Mound Issues

Scott Braun, Erik Kratz and Todd Frazier break down Jacob Misiorowski’s continued struggles with slippery mounds on the road and why the issue could become a major concern for the Brewers in October. The guys discuss what Misiorowski can do to adjust, whether different cleats could help and how opposing grounds crews might handle the mound when Milwaukee’s ace comes to town. Former MLB closer Jonathan Papelbon then joins the conversation and sha…