The Tampa Bay Rays have felt snake-bitten for an extended period. Stadium issues notwithstanding, the club has long been plagued by injuries, and now the rotation loses a crucial leader of the staff. Shane McClanahan underwent season-ending surgery to fix a nerve issue in his throwing arm, and manager Kevin Cash sounded pessimistic about his future. “(The doctor) is not … [Read more...] about Assessing Rays Rotation After Shane McClanahan Injury
Rangers Offense Comes to Life Amid Rough Streak
The Texas Rangers’ offense has struggled for most of the year, but they flipped the script against the Arizona Diamondbacks earlier this week. On Monday, they went down big and came back to win 7-6 in 10 innings. This couldn’t come at a better time for this offense, as they have been in a hole of late, failing to score more than two runs in their previous five games. Aug 11, … [Read more...] about Rangers Offense Comes to Life Amid Rough Streak
Dodgers Place All-Star Third Baseman on Injured List Again
The Los Angeles Dodgers are reeling. In addition to going 12-21 in the last month, the Dodgers placed third baseman Max Muncy on the injured list with a strained oblique. They also claimed infielder Buddy Kennedy off waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays to take Muncy’s place on the roster. To make room for Kennedy, Los Angeles has designated pitcher Julian Fernández for … [Read more...] about Dodgers Place All-Star Third Baseman on Injured List Again
Astros All-Star Pitcher is Reaching New Heights: Opposing Hitters Beware
In recent years, the Houston Astros have boasted their share of elite starting pitchers, from future Hall of Famer Justin Verlander to Gerrit Cole and Framber Valdez. This season, however, third-year starter Hunter Brown has taken over the mound as the team’s clear ace. “The Diesel,” as he’s known in Houston, commands an elite four-seam fastball that flies by the hitter at 97 … [Read more...] about Astros All-Star Pitcher is Reaching New Heights: Opposing Hitters Beware
Two Prospects the Orioles Should Add to Their Roster in September
With the season quickly coming to a close, the Baltimore Orioles’ chances of going to the postseason have evaporated. The team ranks in the bottom half of the league in batting average, OBP, and runs scored. The team’s pitching has fared worse, with the fourth-worst ERA, third-worst opposing batting average, and fourth-worst WHIP. The last major date for the MLB regular season … [Read more...] about Two Prospects the Orioles Should Add to Their Roster in September