Luis Gil uncertain after Yankees announce initial rotation plans
TAMPA Lewis Gil’s lackluster performance in his final spring start didn’t secure him a spot in the Yankees’ four-man rotation for the season opener. Now, it’s uncertain whether he’ll begin the season in the bullpen or head to the minors until the Yankees require a fifth starter in early April. With four off days in […]
Cam Schlittler set to start his second season in the Yankees rotation
TAMPA — Cam Schlitler’s Spring Practice On Monday morning, Cam Schlitler took the mound at Steinbrenner Field, where the atmosphere was pretty quiet and mostly empty, as he pitched to minor leaguers. If everything goes well, he might find himself facing the Giants in their second game of the season at Oracle Park, a place […]
Luis Gil shines despite a challenging spring as uncertainty surrounds the Yankees’ rotation
TAMPA — The Quest for Lewis Gil in 2024 Continues As the search for Lewis Gil proceeds, there’s still a bit of time left to determine his place, but the Yankees right-hander knows he can’t take too long. In what was nearly his final spring start, Gil had an eventful outing against the Tigers on […]
Max Fried shaping the benchmark for the Yankees as he leads the rotation
TAMPA — Max Fried Keeps It Simple Max Fried doesn’t require much fuss as an ace. This spring has been pretty standard for the Yankees, but Fried is quickly finding his place as he prepares for the season opener in San Francisco. With the team anticipating the early return of Carlos Rodon and Gerrit Cole […]
Carlos Mendoza is not looking at a five-man rotation for the Mets.
Mets Rotation Updates Amid Spring Training PORT ST. LUCIE — Following Ron Darling’s comments suggesting the Mets shift to a five-man rotation instead of accommodating Kodai Chiga’s preference for a six-man setup, Chiga seemed to show promise during live batting practice yesterday. Manager Carlos Mendoza responded to inquiries about a five-man rotation, stating he’s not […]
What Jonah Tong is doing to eventually rejoin the Mets’ rotation
Jonah Tong’s Spring Training Journey PORT ST. LUCIE — Jonah Tong found himself stepping up to the majors last season, driven not just by his impressive performance in the minors, but also due to the Mets grappling with rotation challenges after a rough season. In his MLB debut against the Miami Marlins on August 29, […]
Roki Sasaki expands his repertoire, aims for a secure place in the rotation
Sasaki’s New Slider: Changes and Inspirations PHOENIX — Hyesung Kim didn’t need a translator to sum up Aki Sasaki’s new slider. “Good,” Kim said simply in English. That was enough for the Korean infielder, who swung and missed during live batting practice with Sasaki on Saturday. The atmosphere at Camelback Ranch is charged with excitement. […]
Freddy Peralta’s impact has its limits for the Mets’ rotation
Challenges in Mets’ Rotation Ahead of New Season PORT ST. LUCIE — The Mets faced significant challenges last season, highlighted by a starting rotation that shrank considerably. If they had reached the postseason, three rookies who collectively appeared in just 17 major league games were slated to start during the wild-card round. Those pitchers included […]
David Stearns believes Freddy Peralta will provide stability to the rotation.
Mets Strengthen Rotation with Freddy Peralta Trade This offseason, David Stearns has been focused on enhancing his lineup and defense, but he also signaled the need to bolster the pitching rotation. Late Wednesday, the former Brewers GM made a move to bring in familiar talent by trading for Freddy Peralta to upgrade the starting lineup. […]
Dylan Cease is said to be signing a seven-year contract with the Blue Jays to strengthen their rotation.
After an intense Game 7 in the World Series where they fell short, the Toronto Blue Jays quickly made a splash in the free-agent market. Pitcher Dylan Schiess has reportedly agreed to a seven-year deal worth $210 million. He’s shown to be a dependable player, starting at least 32 games in each of the last […]