Trent Grisham found himself in the New York Yankees’ lineup for their Sunday night game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Despite his struggles at the plate with an .083 batting average, Grisham was given the nod by manager Aaron Boone due to his ability to handle fastballs and the need for a left-handed bat in
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The absence of star outfielder Juan Soto from the New York Yankees’ starting lineup for three consecutive games is a cause for concern. In the series finale against the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Yankees struggled to score runs as they lost both games. Without Soto in the lineup, the team managed to score only four
In a much-needed turnaround, Rowdy Tellez delivered an impressive performance for the Pittsburgh Pirates against the Minnesota Twins, silencing the doubters who have been criticizing him throughout the season. Despite facing backlash and ridicule from his own fans, Tellez rose to the occasion by hitting a crucial home run off Simeon Woods Richardson and a
In a major turn of events at the London Series opener, Bryce Harper swung for the fences and came up big for the Philadelphia Phillies. Harper’s exhilarating performance included a soccer-style knee slide celebration after hitting a tying home run. The star outfielder’s daring moves set the tone for a remarkable game that left fans
The Toronto Blue Jays are facing a major setback as their star pitcher, Alek Manoah, is set to undergo reconstructive surgery on his right elbow. The decision to proceed with the surgery was made after Dr. Keith Meister examined Manoah and discovered the extent of the injury. It remains uncertain whether Manoah will undergo a
The Colorado Rockies have once again been hit with injuries as first baseman/designated hitter Kris Bryant and outfielder Sean Bouchard were placed on the 10-day injured list. This is just another setback for Bryant, who has already missed 31 games this season due to a low back strain. Now, he is dealing with a left
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
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