The Los Angeles Dodgers are going into the biggest series of the year on Friday against the San Diego Padres. Fortunately, they will also get reinforcements for their bullpen. Left-handed closer Tanner Scott will rejoin the club on Friday, while right-hander Kirby Yates will be activated on Saturday, according to Fabian Ardaya on Saturday. Dodgers Set to Activate Pair of … [Read more...] about Dodgers Set to Activate Pair of High-Leverage Relievers
Long-Awaited Return of Alex Lange Will Boost Tigers’ Struggling Bullpen
Alex Lange quickly became a staple of the Detroit Tigers’ pitching corps after joining the team in 2021. He only continued to progress with more service time under his belt, eventually serving as the franchise’s full-time closer, adding 26 saves to his resume in 2023. With hopes to compete in the next season, Lange was slated to return to the role after a promising campaign. … [Read more...] about Long-Awaited Return of Alex Lange Will Boost Tigers’ Struggling Bullpen
Report: Astros Signing Veteran All-Star Reliever
The Houston Astros bullpen has struggled recently, especially with the shoulder capsule injury to All-Star closer Josh Hader. But it got a boost on Thursday night, as the Astros are signing veteran reliever Craig Kimbrel, who will join the big league team, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Jun 6, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Atlanta Braves pitcher Craig Kimbrel (46) … [Read more...] about Report: Astros Signing Veteran All-Star Reliever
Astros Rotation Gets Major Boost with Two Key Starters Returning
After a successful rehab start with the Sugar Land Space Cowboys, Houston Astros starter Lance McCullers Jr. has returned to the big league team. McCullers will make his first start back with Houston on Friday against the Baltimore Orioles. He missed time with a finger blister injury that forced the Astros to place him on the injured list back on July 20. Starter J.P. France is … [Read more...] about Astros Rotation Gets Major Boost with Two Key Starters Returning
Dodgers Call Up One Recent Acquisition, Option Another
The mile-high air in Colorado is known to take its toll on a pitching staff. As such, the Los Angeles Dodgers have called up reliever Paul Gervase and optioned reliever Alexis Díaz to Triple-A Oklahoma City, according to Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register. The right-handers trade places as the Dodgers look to maintain their slim lead in the National League West as they … [Read more...] about Dodgers Call Up One Recent Acquisition, Option Another