Mets ‘having discussions’ with tricky rotation decision looming
The Mets will start Jose Quintana, Christian Scott and Luis Severino in the series against the Braves starting Friday at Citi Field. The team is “talking” about how to proceed after that, coach Carlos Mendoza said Wednesday. The Mets currently have five starters in their rotation, but that doesn’t include Adrian Houser, who was skipped […]
Knicks’ tightened rotation pays dividends again in Game 1 win
Manager Tom Thibodeau has often noted that most teams will reduce their rotation in the playoffs, but the Knicks lost their last two games against the 76ers after veteran backup Bojan Bogdanovic went down with a foot injury in Game 4. Only seven players were used in the match. In recent days, Thibodeau responded with […]
Knicks may have to expand rotation against Pacers in NBA playoffs
Manager Tom Thibodeau has often noted that most teams will reduce their rotation in the playoffs, but the Knicks lost their last two games against the 76ers after veteran backup Bojan Bogdanovic went down with a foot injury in Game 4. Only seven players were used in the match. When asked in recent days whether […]
Red Sox rotation surprisingly delivering early-season dominance
There were some big shocks in April, but absolutely no one (certainly not me) expected such mastery to come from the Red Sox rotation, and not after Boston had essentially spent the winter. ) I didn’t see it. After a so-so (at best) 2023 season, the Sox signed their only rotation in Lucas Giolito, a […]
Mets should give Christian Scott a chance to boost rotation
Kodai Senga took live batting practice Monday afternoon and then said he plans to return by May 27, when he will be removed from the 60-day disabled list. The Mets lost their most famous starting pitcher, but they have survived without him. Still, it will be at least four weeks before Chiga will be able […]
Luis Severino looks back to prime self as rock of Mets’ rotation
Jose Quintana pitched in the Mets’ game of the season on Sunday. The next day, Luis Severino basically said, “Hold the beer.” Blink and you’d have missed it, but on this pleasant spring night, Severino accelerated the Cubs’ fast break, and Dansby Swanson’s ball to left field was too high for Francisco Lindor’s outstretched glove. […]
Mets’ top-pitching prospect Christian Scott an option to aid rotation
Kodai Senga took live batting practice Monday afternoon and then said he plans to return by May 27, when he will be removed from the 60-day disabled list. The Mets lost their most famous starting pitcher, but they have survived without him. Still, it will be at least four weeks before Chiga will be able […]
Rotation keeping Yankees afloat as Gerrit Cole makes his way back
Gerrit Cole handles pitching with a seriousness, precision, and expertise similar to how world-renowned neurosurgeons do it in their profession. So it’s no wonder that when he took a big step toward returning to a major league mound, in this case pitching, he held a Matrix-like debrief. 25 pitches. From 60 feet. He recorded that […]
Bojan Bogdanovic, Alec Burks not a lock to be in Knicks’ playoff rotation
CHICAGO — Bojan Bogdanovic and Alec Burks remain on the struggle bus as the Knicks approach two months out from their loan deals with the Pistons, and questions remain about their futures in a potential playoff rotation. . Burks, 32, has already had a significantly reduced role since returning from a shoulder sprain, averaging just […]
Oliver Wahlstrom unlikely to be in Islanders’ rotation anytime soon
SUNRISE, Fla. — With 11 games left in the season before he becomes a restricted free agent and just a playoff spot remaining, Oliver Wahlstrom doesn’t seem any closer to reclaiming his spot in the Islanders’ lineup. . Simon Holmstrom injured for the second time in three games against the Panthers on Thursday, Matt Martin […]