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The Philadelphia Phillies announced they will be utilizing a six-man rotation for at least one turn. This will coincide with Aaron Nola returning from the injured list on August 17. Nola had a 0-1 record with a 2.19 ERA in three minor league rehab starts. He recorded a 1.47 FIP with a 5.67 K/BB rate and a 1.135 WHIP in those outings. In the majors this season Nola has a 1-7 … [Read more...] about Phillies Moving to Six-Man Rotation in the Short Term

Chandler Simpson is one of the most exciting players in baseball, who is rounding out his overall game in his rookie year with the Tampa Bay Rays. Simpson tantalizes you with raw ability, and the remainder of the regular season will focus on his continued evolution. His defense and offense have progressed at varying paces, even as the speed component remains steady. Going … [Read more...] about Rays Rookie Speedster Continues to Evolve

The 2025 season hasn’t been kind to Pittsburgh Pirates right fielder Bryan Reynolds, but don’t write him off yet. He’s had a disappointing season, delivering a stat line of .247/.305/.404, 13 HR, and 61 RBI entering Friday’s action. That’s not what the Pirates hoped for when they signed him to a team-record, eight-year, $106.75 million extension in April 2023. That’s the kind … [Read more...] about Don’t Write Off One Pirates Veteran Yet

Toronto Blue Jays prospect Charles McAdoo was off to a slow start with Double-A New Hampshire, but has put up outstanding numbers since May 17. The 23-year-old has batted .281/.347/.498 with an .845 OPS, 11 home runs, 25 extra-base hits, and 19 stolen bases (90.5% success rate). In addition, he has a 9.4 % walk rate and a 23.7% strikeout rate in that span. His revamped … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Prospect Rising High Offensively