Platoon Facts That Got Lost In The Jungle

Almost 40 years since its release, "Platoon" is still regarded as one of the greatest war movies. Back in the 1980s, Oliver ...
The New York Times

Despite historic platoon advantage, Guardians keep losing the hitting war. Here’s why

Two of Stephen Vogt’s tenets as Cleveland Guardians manager are that he assembles a lineup aimed at conquering the opposing starting pitcher and that he loathes the word “platoon.” The first principle ...
usace.army.mil

How To: A New Platoon Leader’s Guide to Maintenance

Imagine you’re a second lieutenant (2LT) in an armored brigade combat team (ABCT) and you’ve just been placed in charge of your first platoon. You’re now responsible for not only a few dozen Soldiers, ...
The New York Times

Introduction to Scoresheet leagues: It’s all about the platoon advantage

If you like fantasy baseball, you’ll love Scoresheet. It’s basically fantasy baseball meets Strat-O-Matic. The individual performance of the player is paramount but recognize what this means — RBI and ...
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Phillies Need Slugger To Adjust to a Platoon Role Fast

The numbers tell the story. Since July 1, Castellanos owns a .252 on-base percentage, the second-lowest among all qualified hitters . His post-All-Star break line—a .206 average and .585 OPS—confirms ...