Mets’ David Peterson thriving in many different spots as playoff reliever
All pitchers, especially starting pitchers, rely on routine. Four days of rest is normal, and if you add or subtract one rest day, you will need to adjust your habits between outings. That makes David Peterson's postseason even more impressive. David Peterson cried out in celebration after inducing a double play to save the bottom […]
Yankees extend Lou Trivino’s rehab to keep reliever as postseason option
The Yankees and pitcher Lou Trivino have agreed to an extension of his rehabilitation period by 10 days, starting Friday, The Washington Post has learned. Trivino hasn't pitched in the major leagues since the 2022 playoffs. He underwent Tommy John surgery in May 2022. The Yankees re-signed the veteran right-hander in February to a $1.5 […]
Red Sox reliever Rich Hill, 44, pitches in game for 20th season in row
BOSTON — Rich Hill took the mound as a relief pitcher for the Boston Red Sox on Thursday night, becoming the only active player to appear in a major league game in each of the past 20 seasons. “A lot of people helped me get to this point,” the left-hander said, struggling to control his […]
Reducing colorectal cancer risk could be as simple as taking a common pain reliever
Aspirin is heart attack While preventative benefits have been reported, new research indicates this common drug may also be associated with a reduced risk of colorectal cancer. The study, which analyzed data from 107,655 men and women who participated in the Nurses’ Health Study and Health Professionals Follow-up Study over a 30-year period, was published […]
Aroldis Chapman passes Billy Wagner for most strikeouts by lefty reliever
ATLANTA — A former Yankees closer surpassed the record of a former Mets closer on Saturday. Pittsburgh Pirates veteran Aroldis Chapman made major league history by passing Billy Wagner for the most career strikeouts by a left-handed relief pitcher. The 36-year-old Chapman struck out Travis d’Arnaud and pinch-hitter Sean Murphy in the ninth inning of […]
Ex-Mets reliever Jorge Lopez opens up about glove tantrum
A month after that infamous series of incidents, former Mets relief pitcher Jorge Lopez reflected on his untimely exit from New York. Lopez, who signed a minor league contract earlier this month and was promoted to the Cubs on Friday, spoke about a glove-throwing prank at Citi Field in May. “I never want to do […]
Mets rookie reliever Dedniel Nunez has another strong outing
On April 9, the Mets promoted 28-year-old rookie Dedniel Nunez. He allowed runs in three of his first four games and at the time it didn’t seem like he was going to stick with the team long-term, especially since he still had minor league options remaining. However, a funny thing happened on the way back […]
Mets Reliever Jake Diekman Goes Into Full Out Rage Mode With Dugout Cooler After Allowing Home Run Against Guardians
But did you have to take it out in an innocent dugout cooler? Jake DiekmanThe New York Mets relief pitcher absolutely exploded after allowing a home run in a game against the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday night — and yes, he hit it in an innocent dugout cooler. Did you think the Mets were supposed […]
Aaron Boone admits he used wrong reliever in key spot in Yankees’ loss
Manager Aaron Boone expressed rare regret, saying he “probably” should have brought in another reliever in the eighth inning of Tuesday’s 6-3 loss to the Mariners in the Bronx. Clayton Andrews, who had been called up the previous day after Ian Hamilton was placed on the seven-day COVID-19 injured list, was warmed up and ready […]
Mets trade reliever Yohan Ramirez Dodgers
The hot potato game between the Mets and Johan Ramirez continued on Monday. The right-handed relief pitcher has been traded twice by the Mets this season, and this time he was sent to the Dodgers in exchange for cash, the Mets announced. The Mets previously traded Ramirez to the Orioles before claiming him off waivers. […]