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
Mariners Activate George Kirby, Set for Season Debut Today
The Seattle Mariners have reinstated starting pitcher George Kirby from the 15-day injured list. After being diagnosed with shoulder inflammation during spring training, Kirby will make his season debut today against the Houston Astros. In a corresponding move, Troy Taylor was optioned to Triple-A Tacoma. George Kirby Set for Season Debut Against Astros Kirby, a first-round … [Read more...] about Mariners Activate George Kirby, Set for Season Debut Today
Phillies Will Move Taijuan Walker To Bullpen Full Time, Per Report
According to a report from Matt Gelb of The Athletic, the Philadelphia Phillies will have Taijuan Walker strictly pitch out of the bullpen once Aaron Nola returns. Nola is currently on the injured list with an ankle injury. Mick Abel made a spot start on May 18. Walker then subsequently started on May 21 in place of Nola. Per Gelb’s report, the team would like to have Walker in … [Read more...] about Phillies Will Move Taijuan Walker To Bullpen Full Time, Per Report
Colorado Man Sues Rockies Over Alleged Stadium Hazard Injury
Colorado man Timothy Roeckel was hit in the face by a foul ball during a Rockies home game against the New York Yankees on July 16, 2023. He suffered eye damage in his right eye and is now filing a lawsuit against the Rockies. He alleges that a flaw in the stadium’s design meant that he couldn’t see the foul ball coming. Furthermore, he alleges that the Rockies are on the hook … [Read more...] about Colorado Man Sues Rockies Over Alleged Stadium Hazard Injury