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 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….
Yet another setback hits the Boston Red Sox as Brayan Bello joins the list of injured players, this time sidelined due to right lat tightness. The team’s streak of bad luck continues, with Bello’s injury announcement on Wednesday followed by the call-up of right-hander Zack Kelly as a corresponding move. Bello’s absence adds to the…
Taijuan Walker, dealing with right shoulder soreness, is poised to kick off his season later this week. Manager Rob Thomson announced that Walker will take the mound for the Phillies on Sunday against the San Diego Padres, marking his debut for the team. This move is likely to see Spencer Turnbull transition to a bullpen…
The Red Sox have acquired the services of pitcher Adam Smith from the Evansville Otters of the independent Frontier League, according to an announcement from the team. Smith, a 23-year-old right-handed pitcher, recently joined Evansville in March but didn’t stay long. He was selected in the 14th round of the 2021 draft by the Padres…
The Cubs have announced several changes to their roster, as reported by Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic. Right-handed pitcher Kyle Hendricks and left-handed pitcher Drew Smyly have both been placed on the 15-day injured list, with Hendricks dealing with a lower back problem and Smyly sidelined due to a hip impingement. In corresponding moves, right-hander…
Since 2014, the Atlanta Braves have consistently dominated their season matchups against the Miami Marlins. To kick off their three-game series against their National League East rivals on Monday night, the Braves are bringing up a new pitcher from the minor leagues. 24-year-old right-hander Bryce Elder called up from Triple-A Gwinnett, will make his season…
In Saturday night’s game in Kansas City, the latter part of the match confirmed the beliefs of Orioles first base coach Anthony Sanders. His role instructing the outfielders offers him a deeper understanding of their capabilities. As the Orioles held a once-comfortable lead, it began slipping away. Colton Cowser, subbing in for Austin Hays who…
Pittsburgh Pirates southpaw Aroldis Chapman received a two-game suspension and an undisclosed fine on Thursday due to his “inappropriate conduct” during a recent game against the New York Mets. Michael Hill, Major League Baseball’s senior vice president for on-field operations, announced the disciplinary action. The suspension takes effect on Friday, coinciding with the Pirates’ game…
The San Diego Padres placed pitcher Yu Darvish on the 15-day injured list due to neck tightness on Wednesday, retroactive to Sunday, before their game against the Brewers in Milwaukee. In his place, right-hander Logan Gillaspie was called up from Triple-A El Paso. Darvish, aged 37, holds a record of 0-1 with a 4.18 ERA…