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,…
Cincinnati Reds’ shortstop Elly De La Cruz is making a strong case for the National League MVP with his remarkable performance early in the season. Despite being in just his first full season in the majors, De La Cruz is setting records. Recently, the 22-year-old achieved a feat not seen since 1922, becoming only the…
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 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…