Gerrit Cole is expected to have at least two more minor league rehab starts before making his way back to the New York Yankees’ rotation. This decision is being made to ensure that the American League Cy Young Award winner is fully prepared for his return, which is currently being pegged for mid-to-late June. Both
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The Astros organization received devastating news as it was announced that both Cristian Javier and José Urquidy are set to undergo right elbow surgery. This comes as a major setback for a team that was already struggling to find its footing after a rough start to the season. General manager Dana Brown shared that Urquidy’s
Left-handed pitcher Blake Snell’s time with the San Francisco Giants has been plagued by injuries, and his latest setback came when the team decided to place him on the 15-day injured list due to a left groin strain. This marks another hurdle in Snell’s first season with the Giants after being a two-time Cy Young
The recent injury to Giants starter Blake Snell during the game against the New York Yankees has raised concerns about his physical condition. As he left the game in the fifth inning due to tightness in his left groin, it was evident that this was a recurring issue for him. This injury, similar to one
Aaron Judge once again showed his immense power at the plate by hitting his third home run in two games against the San Francisco Giants. His remarkable consistency and ability to come up big in crucial moments continue to impress fans and teammates alike. Judge’s performance on the field has been truly remarkable over the
The recent news of John Means and Tyler Wells missing the remainder of the season due to elbow problems that require surgery has dealt a significant blow to Baltimore’s pitching depth. Means, who had returned late last season from Tommy John surgery, has only made eight starts since then. On the other hand, Wells, who
Major League Baseball and the MLB Players’ Association have decided to extend Wander Franco’s administrative leave through July 14. This extension was made in order to allow more time for potential developments in a criminal case involving Franco to surface. The Tampa Bay Rays shortstop is currently facing allegations of engaging in a sexual relationship
The New York Mets recently faced a tough defeat against the Los Angeles Dodgers, leading to a players-only team meeting. The game ended with a 10-3 loss and featured a late-inning bullpen collapse as well as a controversial incident involving reliever Jorge Lopez. The Mets were tied with the Dodgers heading into the eighth inning,
The Atlanta Braves have made an exciting roster move by recalling one of their top prospects, Spencer Schwellenbach, from Double-A to make his major league debut. The 23-year-old right-hander was the Braves’ second-round draft pick in 2021 out of Nebraska. Despite undergoing Tommy John surgery right after the draft, Schwellenbach has shown immense potential in
The New York Yankees starting staff has achieved something truly remarkable this season. Despite missing their ace pitcher and last year’s AL Cy Young Award winner, Gerrit Cole, the team has set a major league record for the longest streak of starters going at least five innings while allowing two runs or fewer. With Nestor
Jeremiah Estrada’s journey from being waived by the Chicago Cubs to extending his strikeout streak to 13 straight with the San Diego Padres is nothing short of remarkable. The 25-year-old right-hander’s recent success has not only surprised fans and analysts but has also left his own manager, Mike Shildt, in awe. Estrada’s ability to strike
Shohei Ohtani, the Los Angeles Dodgers superstar, has been making strides in his recovery from Tommy John surgery. He recently shared that he has started throwing from 60 feet and has already reached 80 mph. Ohtani mentioned his plan of progressively increasing the distance of his throws, aiming for around 60-70 pitches, to see how
The reigning National League MVP, Ronald Acuña Jr., suffered a devastating blow on Sunday when he tore the ACL in his left knee during the first inning of the Braves’ game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. This injury will force him to miss the remainder of the season, leaving a significant void in the Atlanta Braves
In a thrilling game between the Detroit Tigers and the Toronto Blue Jays, Matt Vierling emerged as the hero for the Tigers. Vierling’s two home runs, including a crucial three-run shot off Jordan Romano in the ninth inning, proved to be the difference-maker in a wild 14-11 victory for Detroit. The young outfielder finished the
The Baltimore Orioles secured an 8-6 victory over the Chicago White Sox in a tense game that ended with a disputed runner interference call. The game took a dramatic turn in the bottom of the ninth inning, with two runners on base and only one out left to play. Shortstop Gunnar Henderson caught a pop-up
Diamond Sports Group, known for its regional broadcasts under the name Bally Sports, has encountered a prolonged bankruptcy process. The confirmation hearing, initially set for June 18, has now been delayed to July 29 and 30 in Houston. This postponement is crucial as it will determine whether Diamond will successfully emerge from Chapter 11 reorganization.
In a recent game between the Seattle Mariners and the New York Yankees, the importance of pitch tipping became evident. Josh Rojas, a player for the Mariners, was able to pick up on subtle cues from Yankees pitcher Clarke Schmidt, allowing his teammate Dylan Moore to hit a home run. This incident highlights the significance
Ranger Suárez dazzled on the mound, striking out 10 batters over seven innings in a stellar performance against the Texas Rangers. His impeccable record of 9-0 puts him in the company of legendary pitchers such as Grover Alexander and Juan Marichal. Suárez’s exceptional season-opening run has been nothing short of remarkable, propelling the Philadelphia Phillies