What happened: MLB Network analyst Doug "DeRo" Glanville drew a comparison between Colorado Rockies slugger Hunter Goodman and Josh Donaldson, the 2015 American League MVP. The breakdown centered on the similarities DeRo sees in Goodman's swing and right-handed power profile.
Why it matters: Donaldson built an MVP peak on elite power paired with disciplined plate appearances, so the comp sets a high bar for Goodman as Colorado leans on his bat. For a Rockies club sitting at 33-51, an emerging middle-of-the-order threat is one of the few bright spots and a name that has already drawn trade-deadline chatter.
By the numbers: Colorado enters the day 33-51 on the season, scoring 4.6 runs per game while allowing 5.7. Goodman has been Colorado's home run leader whose value has drawn deadline interest.
What to watch: Watch whether Goodman's production holds as the trade deadline nears and Colorado weighs his long-term fit against his rising value.