When Marcus Stroman departed the Chicago Cubs for free agency following the 2023 season, a vacancy arose that needed addressing before the forthcoming year commenced. The front office successfully addressed this by securing Japanese sensation Shota Imanaga on a team-friendly contract. Expected to join ace Justin Steele at the forefront of the rotation, Imanaga is…
Chicago White Sox right-handed pitcher Jesse Scholtens has suffered a torn UCL, rendering him unavailable for the entirety of the 2024 season. As a result, he has been designated for the 60-day injured list following the White Sox’s trade of left-handed pitcher Bailey Horn to the Chicago Cubs. Scholtens, aged 30, had his major league…
The Cincinnati Reds actively pursued a reunion with Sonny Gray during the recent offseason, but he eventually signed with the St. Louis Cardinals. Gray, a strong contender for the American League Cy Young Award last season, would have undoubtedly bolstered the Reds’ struggling starting rotation. Despite their limited financial resources, the Reds were clearly prioritizing…
The San Francisco Giants entered spring training expecting to field one of their youngest and most inexperienced Opening Day rotations in team history. However, a series of early spring training injuries have added further uncertainty to the pitching staff. Keaton Winn, initially anticipated to be the Giants’ fourth starter, continues to be sidelined with elbow…
The article from NBC Sports Boston discusses potential options for the Red Sox to improve their team, particularly by adding a right-handed hitter to balance their predominantly left-handed lineup. It suggests three former Red Sox players who are currently free agents and could fit the bill. Firstly, it mentions J.D. Martinez, highlighting his impressive performance…
Juan Soto seems to have developed a strong affinity for being part of the New York Yankees, forming a quick bond with the team’s star player and captain, Aaron Judge. Following his trade to the Yankees in December, Soto made an impactful debut during spring training against the Toronto Blue Jays, contributing to a 12-6…
In Fort Myers, Florida, the Red Sox hosted the Minnesota Twins for their first home game of the spring season, fielding a lineup that included several seasoned veterans. Notably, regular players such as Rafael Devers, Trevor Story, Masataka Yoshida, and Tyler O’Neill made their first appearances this spring. Adding an interesting twist to the lineup…
LOS ANGELES – On Friday, officials announced that Rebecca Grossman has been found guilty of fatally striking 11-year-old Mark Iskander and his 8-year-old brother Jacob with her car while speeding through a Westlake Village crosswalk in 2020. In a Los Angeles County courtroom, the 60-year-old mother was convicted on all five counts, including two counts…
The Red Sox are gearing up for Grapefruit League play starting Saturday, and they seem to have a tentative plan for their rotation leading up to Opening Day. Brayan Bello and offseason acquisition Lucas Giolito are confirmed starters for Boston, with several other contenders competing for spots. Ahead of Boston’s spring training game against the…
The Red Sox have signed veteran reliever Joely Rodriguez to a minor-league contract, as reported by Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com. The agreement includes an invitation to major league spring training. Rodriguez, present at the Fenway South complex in Fort Myers on Thursday morning, will not be included in Boston’s 40-man roster initially but will have…