dugout
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Opposing catchers have said that while calling pitches themselves, they are able to adjust their approach based on what they see from the field, a nuance that is lost in the dugout.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
There is something magical about seeing Ohtani polish off his first inning on the mound, then immediately grab a bat and head to the plate without ever stopping in the dugout.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
He became adept at stalling tactics that gave pitchers ample rest if they’d just returned to the dugout after running the bases.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026
At 3-0, in the dugout, Clarke's assistant Steven Naismith was having certain thoughts.
From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026
I went to the other end of the dugout and sat on the bench.
From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña
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