Yankees’ pitching falters as Red Sox hit five home runs in defeat
Yankees Struggle Against Red Sox in Series Finale The Yankees might find themselves reflecting, later this season, on the June series where the Red Sox took command, particularly after their latest 11-7 defeat on Sunday night in front of over 45,000 fans. This loss wasn’t just a fluke; it stemmed from too many pitches by […]
Mets’ strategy for promising pitching prospects as standout Nolan McLean excels
For a variety of reasons, it looks like the Mets aren’t planning to showcase any of their valuable starting pitchers anytime soon. The most evident reason is the lack of necessity for a flexible rotation, especially with Paul Blackburn potentially rehabbing as an option. However, there are subtler issues at play. Brandon Sprote continues to […]
Yankees add Anthony DeSclafani to strengthen their pitching lineup
The Yankees have inked a minor league deal with veteran right-handed pitcher Anthony Desclafani, assigning him to their Triple-A affiliate in Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. The 35-year-old last took the mound for the Giants in 2023, where he recorded a 4.88 ERA over 19 games, with 18 being starts. He underwent surgery in March 2024 to repair a […]
Roki Sasaki goes to the injured list in recent blow for Dodgers’ pitching team
LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Dodgers have placed rookie Sasaki on the injured list due to a right shoulder issue, which he reported after his last game. In his recent outing against Arizona, he pitched four innings and allowed five runs, throwing a total of 61 pitches. Manager Dave Roberts noted, “He felt some […]
Mets’ dominant pitching quiets Phillies’ bats again for impressive win to push streak to six
It turned out to be a gorgeous baseball night hinted at the end of the worst cold. The winter jacket was left at home, and the camera was out for the sundown. However, as the weather changed and sample sizes increased, there were no signs that the Mets pitching staff would succumb to the whims […]
Mets dip into pitching depth with Griffin Canning to miss start
Minneapolis – The insertion of the sixth starter into the Mets rotation occurs earlier than expected. Justin Hagenman arrives from Triple A. Syracuse on Wednesday after Griffin Canning was injured due to illness. The Mets initially planned to insert a sixth starter in their upcoming series with the Cardinals at Citifield. Hagenman, a minor leaguer […]
Christian Scott undaunted by Mets pitching scene that awaits him after Tommy John rehab
Port St. Lucy – Christian Scott is just as visible as anyone in the Mets clubhouse this spring, but it's like a miracle. Six months after Tommy John's rehabilitation after surgery, the right-hander began throwing every other day from last week. His season will consist of a spring training complex and further rehabilitation in New […]
Aaron Boone on ex-Yankees slugger Joey Gallo’s switch to pitching
Tampa – Strikeout looks like it's going to be a good thing for Joey Gallo. The former Yankees outfielder announced on social media on Sunday that he will be shooting shots after his career as a result of three truths. Gallo was camping with the White Sox on a minor league contract this spring, but […]
Mariners’ Jurrangelo Cijntje is MLB’s best ‘switch pitching’ prospect ever, and he’s blowing minds
Seattle Mariners Jurrangelo Cijntje, who drafted Mississippi's Jurrangelo Cijntje, the 15th overall pick in the 2024 MLB draft. Cijntje is from Curacao, the Caribbean Island in the Netherlands, and his father was a professional baseball player as a Dutch catcher. It's already a cool backstory, but it's hardly what makes Cijntje so appealing. Cijntje is […]
Yankees’ starting pitching injuries opens door for prospect Will Warren
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The Yankees need to find a pitcher who can pitch this season. Two spots opened in the Yankees rotation, as the elbow was worried that Gerit Cole himself called “anxiety” after knocking out Lewis Gill for several months. “That's two big, big parts of our team,” manager Aaron Boone said […]