Strong Yankees pitching secures shutout victory despite low-scoring offense against A’s
The Yankees’ offense has been noticeably quiet lately, with Aaron Judge showing his human side over the past few weeks, seemingly affecting the entire team. Yet, if pitching can be this effective, maybe they can weather the storm. Will Warren stood out, delivering a solid performance as he passed the ball to three relievers to […]
Fernando Cruz employs his special pitching skills to help Yankees escape a tough situation.
Fernando Cruz’s “Gift Pitch” Shines Fernando Cruz refers to his splitter as his “gift pitch.” When it works as intended, it becomes a problem for opposing batters, leading to swings and errors. The right-handed reliever made a significant impact on Sunday, striking out three batters while facing two runners in a crucial eighth inning. His […]
Max Kranick placed on injured list due to elbow strain in setback for Mets’ pitching staff
Concern Grows for Mets’ Pitching Staff ATLANTA – Max Kranick has joined the ranks of the Mets’ pitching staff, which is increasingly worried about elbow injuries. The relief pitcher was put on the injured list on Thursday after experiencing strain in his elbow, prompting him to return to New York for an MRI. Earlier this […]
Shohei Ohtani briefly returns to pitching for the Dodgers
Shohei Ohtani donned a Dodgers uniform for the first time, marking a significant step in his recovery following his second surgery to repair collateral ligaments that he had issues with in 2023. In his outing, which was anticipated to be brief, he pitched just one inning, giving up one run on two hits while throwing […]
Frankie Montas willing to take on any pitching position for the Mets amid challenging rehab difficulties
Frankie Montas might find himself in a new and unusual role following some challenging performances. Struggling with a 13.17 ERA over five rehab outings, he’s now being considered for a position in the bullpen once he’s back on track. After starting another rehabilitation stint with Triple-A Syracuse, coach Carlos Mendoza mentioned, “After this, we’ll make […]
Shohei Ohtani has a possibility of pitching in a game before the All-Star break.
Ohtani Making Progress, But Dodgers Exercise Caution The Dodgers aren’t rushing things with Shohei Ohtani despite his steady approach toward a return to the Major League mound. Ohtani recently participated in his third simulated game at Petco Park after undergoing elbow surgery in 2023. Even though this marks an important milestone, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts […]
Mets show trust in their pitching development with Griffin Canning
Mets Make Strategic Choices in Pitching Staff Last winter, the Mets opted not to sign high-profile starting pitchers, such as Corbin Burns, Blake Snell, and Max Fried, instead going for less risky options. One player benefiting from this strategy is Griffin Canning, who signed a one-year deal with the Mets worth $4.25 million after a […]
Devin Williams is the most challenging pitching dilemma for Matt Blake with the Yankees so far.
Yankees’ Coaching Success with Pitchers For quite some time, the Yankees and their pitching coach, Matt Blake, have been recognized for transforming underperformers from other teams into valuable bullpen assets. It’s quite an achievement, really. Take Clay Holmes, for example. He was just wandering around with Pittsburgh before joining the Yankees. Then there are lesser-known […]
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 […]