The Red Sox’s ongoing effort to bolster their pitching depth in the upper tiers of their minor league system continued on Friday with another acquisition. Boston signed right-hander Sal Romano to a minor league contract and placed him with Triple-A Worcester, as noted in the team’s transactions log. Romano, a Connecticut native, has already joined…
J.D. Martinez is set to debut for the New York Mets on Friday as they begin a seven-game homestand against the St. Louis Cardinals. Despite signing a reported $12 million one-year deal on March 23, Martinez missed spring training with the Mets due to the need for extra preparation time and then battled a back…
In Atlanta, ahead of a highly anticipated weekend series against the Cleveland Guardians, second baseman Ozzie Albies has been reinstated to the active roster by the Atlanta Braves. This move sets the stage for a showdown between the two teams boasting the best records in Major League Baseball. Albies has made a timely return from…
Hope for baseball in Western Pennsylvania is kindled by the Pittsburgh Pirates, who are currently at an even 13-13, aiming for their first winning season since 2018. There’s a potential game-changer in their top pitching prospect, Paul Skenes, whose promotion from the minor leagues could ignite further optimism. However, despite his outstanding performance in Triple-A,…
Bryce Harper, the first baseman for the Philadelphia Phillies, showcased his newfound “dad strength” in his comeback game after being on paternity leave. This happened on Thursday in Cincinnati. The San Diego Padres are eager for Manny Machado to do the same when they face off against Harper and the Phillies in a three-game series…
The Orioles are rejuvenated following a day off, particularly beneficial for their bullpen, and are prepared to welcome the Athletics for a three-game series before resuming divisional matchups with the Yankees. Before the Yankees arrive, the Orioles will have completed eight of nine series outside the American League East. Their recent success, boasting a 16-8…
The upcoming NFL Draft holds significant importance for the New York Jets, representing a crucial moment in their recent history. With veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers steering the team and a strong desire to win in the immediate future, there’s immense pressure to perform in the fiercely competitive AFC. Sauce Gardner, while jesting on social media,…
When the Broncos faced off against the Dolphins at Suncorp Stadium two weeks ago, the match garnered the moniker “the Battle of Brisbane”. To those familiar with the city’s local history, these words evoke a distinct significance. The true Battle of Brisbane, often likened to a two-day civil war, unfolded during the Second World War…
The Atlanta Falcons have made significant changes to their quarterback lineup, bidding farewell to two members from last season. Desmond Ridder has been traded to the Arizona Cardinals in exchange for Rondale Moore, while Taylor Heinicke’s contract has been restructured, allowing him to stay with the team. Meanwhile, Logan Woodside, who was a free agent,…
The New York Yankees’ bullpen has been hit hard by injuries early in the 2024 regular season. Within a short span, the team lost relief pitchers Jonathan Loaisiga and Nick Burdi to the injured list. Loaisiga, expected to play a crucial role as the main eighth-inning arm, underwent Tommy John surgery, effectively ending his season….