Shohei Ohtani performs well in his initial pitching appearance.
Shohei Ohtani’s Season Debut as a Pitcher and Batter Shohei Ohtani didn’t allow any runs in his debut as a pitcher this season. However, his batting during the Dodgers’ 4-1 victory over the Cleveland Guardians was noteworthy as well. This season marks Ohtani’s return to full two-way playing for the Dodgers, which is significant given […]
Ryan Weathers’ minimalist pitching style with the Yankees will encounter its first significant challenge.
Ryan Weathers Adjusts Pitching Approach with Yankees SEATTLE — Ryan Weathers is changing his throwing habits to improve his performance. On Monday night, the left-handed pitcher will take the mound for the Yankees, testing out this new strategy during the regular season. Weathers, making his Yankees debut against the Mariners at T-Mobile Park, has always […]
Yankees rely on strong pitching and clutch hitting to sweep Giants
SAN FRANCISCO — Yankees Continue Winning Streak The Yankees’ impressive scoreless streak has come to an end, but their winning momentum remains intact. After starting the season with 20 innings without allowing a run, the Yankees conceded one against the Giants. However, their strong offensive output and solid pitching from the bullpen proved enough to […]
Spencer Strider begins the season on the injured list amid pitching issues for the Braves
Strider to Begin Season on Injured List Spencer Strider has been sidelined. Braves manager Walt Weiss announced that Strider will start the 2026 season on the disabled list due to an oblique strain. This marks yet another setback in Strider’s still-developing career. Weiss commented on the situation, mentioning, “I think we have tackled this issue […]
Shohei Ohtani of the Dodgers makes his first pitching appearance in spring training
Ohtani Impresses in Spring Training Debut PHOENIX — Shohei Ohtani mentioned on Wednesday that he didn’t particularly feel like kicking off spring training this year. But honestly, you wouldn’t guess it by how he performed on the mound. In his first live game at Camelback Ranch, Ohtani pitched 4 1/3 scoreless innings against the Giants, […]
Shohei Ohtani shines in his pitching debut for 2026 following the reveal of the Sports Illustrated cover.
Ohtani Shines in Dual Role as Pitcher and Cover Star The morning kicked off with photo shoots, cameras flashing and cover stories in the works. But by the afternoon, it was all about the pitcher’s mound. Shohei Ohtani graced the April cover of Sports Illustrated, standing alongside Aaron Judge. Dressed in suits, they looked like […]
Mets’ relief pitching competition narrowed to a single opening
PORT ST. LUCIE — The Mets are down to just one open spot in their bullpen as they finalize their roster. Manager Carlos Mendoza announced on Monday that Huascar Brazoban has secured a place on the bullpen for Opening Day, leaving just one position available for another relief pitcher. Things can change quickly, especially with […]
Carlos Rodon of the Yankees is adapting to a surprising increase in his pitching speed.
TAMPA — Carlos Rodon is puzzled. As he continues to recover from elbow surgery, experimenting with the movement in his left arm, he discovered something interesting: his pitch speed actually increased when he relaxed and stopped pushing himself to throw at maximum effort. This shift in approach became evident during Saturday’s second batting practice of […]
Freddy Peralta from the Mets is fine with pitching after having extra rest.
Peralta Poised for Season Start WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Freddy Peralta is geared up and ready to go. The new ace for the Mets is set to kick off the season as the starter in the opening game. His performance on Saturday against the Astros was promising; he pitched four innings and gave up […]
Gerrit Cole of the Yankees reveals adjusted pitching technique in first spring practice session
TAMPA — Gerrit Cole’s Windup Gets a Revamp When Gerrit Cole steps back on the major league mound, he’s making some noticeable changes to his windup. In his first bullpen session of spring training, Cole introduced a new technique where he lifts his hands above his head, as opposed to the closer position he used […]