After a disastrous Spring Training that saw them lose two starters, the New York Yankees didn’t expect a competitive rotation. Having brought in a shaky veteran in Carlos Carrasco and an unproven rookie in Will Warren to back the starting rotation, New York lost many games in the early going thanks to poor performances from their starters. Marcus Stroman, Carrasco, and Warren … [Read more...] about Yankees Rookie Will Warren Blossoming Into True Starter
MLB Announces Players Weekend Will Return August 15-17
Major League Baseball has announced that Players Weekend will return from August 15-17 this season. Building off a successful reintroduction in 2024, Players Weekend enables players to express their off-the-field interests, represent charities and causes close to them, and allow players to use custom equipment that wouldn’t normally be allowed. The weekend will conclude with … [Read more...] about MLB Announces Players Weekend Will Return August 15-17
Pirates Shuffle Rotation by Calling Up Prospect
The Pittsburgh Pirates have sent starting pitcher Carmen Mlodzinski to Triple-A Indianapolis and recalled prospect Mike Burrows. Burrows is scheduled to start Thursday’s game against the Milwaukee Brewers at PNC Park in Mlodzinski’s place. The team made the move after Tuesday night’s game and announced the news on Wednesday morning. We have recalled RHP Mike Burrows from … [Read more...] about Pirates Shuffle Rotation by Calling Up Prospect
The Answer to Dodgers’ Starting Rotation Depth May Be in Their Bullpen
It is no secret that the Los Angeles Dodgers’ starting rotation has been ravaged by injuries once again. The latest was rookie Roki Sasaki sidelined indefinitely with a shoulder impingement. There has been no timetable for his return. Reinforcements will arrive eventually. Meanwhile, the combined ERA of the Los Angeles starters has ballooned to over four. This ranks them below … [Read more...] about The Answer to Dodgers’ Starting Rotation Depth May Be in Their Bullpen
Juan Soto’s Tough Start: Media Pressure, and the Marathon Ahead
Juan Soto’s first two months as a New York Met have been pretty rough. From over-exaggerated media coverage to unfamiliar dips in numbers, Soto is scrambling for answers to what exactly is going wrong. For starters, Soto has been met by the media with nothing but hostility, especially the coverage in New York. After he decided he’d rather play for the Yankees’ crosstown rival. … [Read more...] about Juan Soto’s Tough Start: Media Pressure, and the Marathon Ahead