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16 hours ago

Boston Red Sox

Red Sox News & Links: Here come the pitching injuries

Boston Red Sox

How are you feeling about the Red Sox bullpen?

Boston Red Sox

One bright spot for the Red Sox? Sonny Gray's still got it

Boston Red Sox

Red Sox 3, Brewers 2: Crochet and the bullpen combine to steady the ship

Boston Red Sox

How concerned should the Red Sox be about Roman Anthony's arm?

18 hours ago

Boston Red Sox

The Red Sox still have serious upside in their rotation, and it might just save their season

16 hours ago

Boston Red Sox

Red Sox News & Links: Here come the pitching injuries

Boston Red Sox

How are you feeling about the Red Sox bullpen?

Boston Red Sox

One bright spot for the Red Sox? Sonny Gray's still got it

Boston Red Sox

Red Sox 3, Brewers 2: Crochet and the bullpen combine to steady the ship

Boston Red Sox

How concerned should the Red Sox be about Roman Anthony's arm?

Blue Jays' former first-round prospect has small gains in long awaited return

Brandon Barriera, a top prospect for the Blue Jays, is recovering from multiple arm surgeries and showing signs of progress in his return to pitching.

Cubs Prospects Report | April 8th, 2026: Bats Break Out In Organization Clean Sweep - Bleacher Nation

Cubs minor league teams excelled, scoring 47 runs collectively, with Iowa Cubs winning 12-4 against Omaha.

23 hours ago

Angels Re-Sign Joey Lucchesi To Minor League Deal

Lucchesi allowed five of six hitters to reach in his season debut. He followed up with a pair of scoreless outings but walked at least one batter in all of his appearances.

San Francisco Giants

15 hours ago

Braves minor league recap: Didier Fuentes strikes out eight in Gwinnett shutout

Didier Fuentes led the Gwinnett Stripers to a shutout victory with a dominant pitching performance, striking out eight batters in six innings.

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Washington Nationals

Revisiting a Starting Pitching Proposal from December | TalkNats.com

19 hours ago

Nationals Haven't Yet Made Extension Offer To Daylen Lile

The Nationals have financial flexibility and may consider extending talented young players like Daylen Lile.

Washington Nationals

Postgamer #11: I think we've got a problem. Bullpen blows another game: A recap | TalkNats.com

Revisiting a Starting Pitching Proposal from December | TalkNats.com

Nationals starters struggle after the 5th inning, prompting consideration of tandem or stacked starter strategies.

19 hours ago

Nationals Haven't Yet Made Extension Offer To Daylen Lile

The Nationals have financial flexibility and may consider extending talented young players like Daylen Lile.

Postgamer #11: I think we've got a problem. Bullpen blows another game: A recap | TalkNats.com

The Nationals' bullpen struggles continue, overshadowing a strong offensive performance and a decent outing from Cade Cavalli.

Gerrit Cole update: Yankees ace will face Single-A hitters Sunday | amNewYork

Gerrit Cole is set to face Single-A hitters as he continues rehab from Tommy John surgery, aiming for a return next month.

13 hours ago

BravesVision analyst Peter Moylan talks about coaching, ABS, pitching in Czechia and the big fight

Peter Moylan reflects on a recent fight involving Jorge Soler, highlighting the unexpected nature of the incident and Walt Weiss's role in diffusing it.

Blue Jays farm system notes (April 7): Brandon Barriera returns to the mound, Johnny King makes High-A debut

Brandon Barriera's performance raised concerns despite rain affecting his fastball velocity during the Dunedin Blue Jays' suspended game against the St. Lucie Mets.

#mlb

Major League Baseball

Fantasy baseball: Six things I wish I'd known when I drafted

Podcast

MLBTR Podcast: Previewing The 2026-27 Free-Agent Class

New York Yankees

Springs, A's relievers combine for 1-hitter in win vs. Yankees

Jeffrey Springs led the Athletics to a 1-0 victory over the Yankees, clinching their first series win at Yankee Stadium since 2016.

Major League Baseball

Free Agent Power Rankings: Players #11-15

Games

2026 MLB ABS challenge system tracker: Team, player rankings

The ABS challenge system allows players to challenge ball or strike calls starting in the 2026 MLB season.

Braves vs. Angels Probable Starting Pitchers - April 8 - Bleacher Nation

Jo Adell and the Los Angeles Angels face the Atlanta Braves on April 8, 2026, with Grant Holmes and Reid Detmers as starting pitchers.

Fantasy baseball: Six things I wish I'd known when I drafted

Perfect preparation for drafts is impossible due to constant changes and new insights during the MLB season.

Podcast

MLBTR Podcast: Previewing The 2026-27 Free-Agent Class

The latest MLB Trade Rumors Podcast episode is available on multiple platforms.

New York Yankees

Springs, A's relievers combine for 1-hitter in win vs. Yankees

Jeffrey Springs led the Athletics to a 1-0 victory over the Yankees, clinching their first series win at Yankee Stadium since 2016.

Free Agent Power Rankings: Players #11-15

Tarik Skubal is the top player in the 2026-27 free agent class, with a lack of high-end talent following him.

Games

2026 MLB ABS challenge system tracker: Team, player rankings

The ABS challenge system allows players to challenge ball or strike calls starting in the 2026 MLB season.

Chicago Cubs

Braves vs. Angels Probable Starting Pitchers - April 8 - Bleacher Nation

Davis Schneider's 'heads-up' baserunning puts Blue Jays back on right side of fundamentals

Davis Schneider's smart baserunning led to the winning run in the Blue Jays' 4-3 victory over the Dodgers.

Toronto Maple Leafs

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Former NHL coach reveals the big change the Maple Leafs desperately need

Toronto Maple Leafs are likely to change head coaches, with suggestions for a more exciting style of play to improve performance.

Washington Redskins

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11 hours ago

Commanders keeping close tabs on buzzworthy prospect teams are chasing hard

Adam Peters' defensive overhaul has improved the Commanders' energy and athleticism, with a focus on strengthening the cornerback position in the draft.

Chicago White Sox

White Sox To Option Shane Smith, Promote Tyler Schweitzer

Shane Smith is being sent to the minors after allowing 10 earned runs in 8 2/3 innings.

Should they get rid of the strike zone box on the broadcast?

The accuracy of the strike zone box has improved, reducing drama in ABS challenges during baseball broadcasts.

9 hours ago

Blue Jays minor-league team just put up most absurd score possible vs. Red Sox

The New Hampshire Fisher-Cats scored eight runs without a hit, making history in a bizarre inning against the Portland Sea Dogs.

Fantasy baseball: Five pitchers poised for a breakout season

Early season baseball requires patience and informed decisions based on small statistical samples to avoid mistakes and capitalize on opportunities.

Amid scandal, is MLB headed for an international draft?

The death of Ismael Ureña Pérez highlights the exploitation and corruption in the Dominican Republic's youth baseball system.

fromwww.theguardian.com

Unhittable: are the modern era's weightlifting, analytics-fueled pitchers too good?

Advancements in pitching analytics have transformed baseball, enabling pitchers to achieve unprecedented speed and accuracy.

Boston Red Sox

Game 11: Brewers at Red Sox, Crochet takes on Misiorowski in a battle of aces

Games

17 hours ago

Should they get rid of the strike zone box on the broadcast?

The accuracy of the strike zone box has improved, reducing drama in ABS challenges during baseball broadcasts.

9 hours ago

Blue Jays minor-league team just put up most absurd score possible vs. Red Sox

The New Hampshire Fisher-Cats scored eight runs without a hit, making history in a bizarre inning against the Portland Sea Dogs.

Fantasy baseball: Five pitchers poised for a breakout season

Early season baseball requires patience and informed decisions based on small statistical samples to avoid mistakes and capitalize on opportunities.

Amid scandal, is MLB headed for an international draft?

The death of Ismael Ureña Pérez highlights the exploitation and corruption in the Dominican Republic's youth baseball system.

fromwww.theguardian.com

Unhittable: are the modern era's weightlifting, analytics-fueled pitchers too good?

Advancements in pitching analytics have transformed baseball, enabling pitchers to achieve unprecedented speed and accuracy.

Boston Red Sox

Game 11: Brewers at Red Sox, Crochet takes on Misiorowski in a battle of aces

What Baseball Taught Me About Being Myself

Adversity and self-acceptance are crucial for personal growth and resilience, especially for those who feel different.

New York Islanders

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How the NY Islanders' prospects are faring in the CHL Playoffs

Islanders' CHL prospects are performing well in their respective playoffs.

Los Angeles Rams

College baseball Week 8: Top 25 rankings, best moments and what to watch

UCLA remains the top college baseball team after sweeping USC, while Alabama and UCF make significant jumps in the rankings.

Blue Jays' minor-league affiliate scores 8 runs without a hit

Trailing 2-0, New Hampshire scored its first eight runs of the second inning without giving up a hit in Tuesday's game in Portland, Maine. In all, the Fisher Cats posted 10 runs in the inning -- nine with two outs -- on just one hit and without the benefit of any errors.

Boston Red Sox

10 hours ago

The Washington Nationals Youth Baseball Academy - Much More than a Building | TalkNats.com

Generous donations support youth baseball programs, providing tangible rewards that reinforce core values and encourage scholar athletes at the Washington Nationals Youth Baseball Academy.

16 hours ago

Braves 2026 MLB Draft High School Prospect Update

The Atlanta Braves are evaluating high school prospects for the 2026 MLB Draft, focusing on players likely to be selected within the first 100 picks.

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What should Mets do with David Peterson? | amNewYork

David Peterson struggles with execution and pitch usage, leading to poor performance in the 2026 season.

23 hours ago

Marlins Notes: Stowers, Conine, De Los Santos

Kyle Stowers is set to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Jacksonville as he recovers from a Grade-1 hamstring injury.

Chris Pronger On Developing Defensemen, Learning the NHL and the Need for Mentors (BN Exclusive) - Bleacher Nation

The Chicago Blackhawks are focusing on developing young defensemen as they approach the end of the 2025-26 season.

Toronto Maple Leafs

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Dominant Maple Leafs prospect should be in Toronto very soon

Miroslav Holinka's impressive WHL performance positions him for potential inclusion in the Toronto Maple Leafs' roster soon.

LA Dodgers

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2026 Dodgers Digest Preseason Top 40 Prospects - Dodgers Digest

The Dodgers' farm system is strong, particularly in outfield talent, with a wave of prospects expected to impact the team by 2027.

Red Sox Minor Lines: The return of Patrick Sandoval

After almost two years of rehab, Patrick Sandoval is back. The idea of paying someone fresh off of Tommy John surgery $18 million to rehab has been met with plenty of criticism, but Sandoval's 529 strikeouts in 536 career innings with an ERA just over 4 can provide some stability if healthy.

Boston Red Sox

18 hours ago

Blue Jays offence could improve with a correction to this veterans' strikeout numbers

George Springer's struggles in 2026 are impacting the Blue Jays' offense, necessitating a return to his 2025 form for team success.

Astros To Select J.P. France

The Astros are calling up France from Triple-A to fill a roster spot and potentially replace Javier due to injury.

21 hours ago

The Opener: Astros, Rockies, Tigers

Astros face roster changes due to injuries, while Rockies aim for a winning record after a four-game streak.

20 hours ago

Astros To Select J.P. France

The Astros are calling up France from Triple-A to fill a roster spot and potentially replace Javier due to injury.

21 hours ago

The Opener: Astros, Rockies, Tigers

Astros face roster changes due to injuries, while Rockies aim for a winning record after a four-game streak.

David Lennon: Is Yankees' futile offense a concern?

Yankees lost 1-0 despite strong pitching from Weathers, highlighting offensive struggles against A's pitcher Springs.

Mets sticking with 5-man rotation amid busy stretch, Sean Manaea to stay in bullpen | amNewYork

Mets will not implement a six-man rotation despite early season performance and busy schedule.

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New York Mets

David Peterson struggles, bats go quiet as Mets fall to Diamondbacks | Fingerlakes1.com

The New York Mets lost 7-2 to the Arizona Diamondbacks, ending their four-game win streak.

fromwww.amny.com

Mets sticking with 5-man rotation amid busy stretch, Sean Manaea to stay in bullpen | amNewYork

Mets will not implement a six-man rotation despite early season performance and busy schedule.

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David Peterson struggles, bats go quiet as Mets fall to Diamondbacks | Fingerlakes1.com

The New York Mets lost 7-2 to the Arizona Diamondbacks, ending their four-game win streak.

Miami Marlins should take a flier on Christian Encarnacion-Strand

The Miami Marlins have an opportunity to revitalize Christian Encarnacion-Strand's career amid their struggles at first base.

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Miami Marlins could be overthinking things with lineups versus lefties

The Miami Marlins have made significant improvements under Peter Bendix but risk overthinking their left-handed lineups in 2026.

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15 hours ago

Miami Marlins should take a flier on Christian Encarnacion-Strand

The Miami Marlins have an opportunity to revitalize Christian Encarnacion-Strand's career amid their struggles at first base.

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Miami Marlins could be overthinking things with lineups versus lefties

The Miami Marlins have made significant improvements under Peter Bendix but risk overthinking their left-handed lineups in 2026.

Dodgers Prospect Notes: Tibbs III dominates AAA, Davalan homers twice in an inning, plus Tillero, Zazueta, Tunink, more - Dodgers Digest

James Tibbs III is currently the hottest hitter in minor league baseball, dominating with a .474 average and 7 home runs in nine games.

8 hours ago

Blue Jays: Trey Yesavage strikes out six, allows four earned runs in most recent rehab appearance

Trey Yesavage's rehab start showed improvement despite allowing four earned runs, striking out six batters and generating a high number of whiffs on his slider.

Braves Minor League Recap: David McCabe homers

JR Ritchie delivered a dominant pitching performance, allowing only one run and striking out seven batters over seven innings in the Gwinnett Stripers' win.

#washington-nationals

Nationals option struggling reliever amid bullpen's continued struggles

The Washington Nationals achieved a significant victory against the St. Louis Cardinals, showcasing strong offensive performance despite ongoing bullpen struggles.

The Nationals should reunite with this familiar face to address rotation concerns

The Washington Nationals have a strong hitting core but a struggling pitching staff, leading to a challenging start in the 2026 season.

Prized Nationals' offseason prospect addition added to MLB Top 100 Prospects list

The Washington Nationals are struggling with their current performance but have promising prospects for the future.

Nationals option struggling reliever amid bullpen's continued struggles

The Washington Nationals achieved a significant victory against the St. Louis Cardinals, showcasing strong offensive performance despite ongoing bullpen struggles.

The Nationals should reunite with this familiar face to address rotation concerns

The Washington Nationals have a strong hitting core but a struggling pitching staff, leading to a challenging start in the 2026 season.

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Prized Nationals' offseason prospect addition added to MLB Top 100 Prospects list

The Washington Nationals are struggling with their current performance but have promising prospects for the future.

MLB Mailbag: Jordan Walker, Cubs, Guardians, Tigers, Riley

Jordan Walker's strong start raises questions about the Cardinals' future and his potential impact on their rebuild.

19 hours ago

A's Notes: Rooker, Ginn, Perkins

Brent Rooker is undergoing imaging for right flank discomfort, raising concerns of a potential oblique strain that could sideline him for weeks.

#toronto-blue-jays

Toronto

The art of taking a lead: Why every step matters in MLB

As injuries pile up, Blue Jays reinforcements are sadly still a while away

The Toronto Blue Jays are struggling with injuries, impacting their performance and leading to a six-game losing streak early in the 2026 season.

Unbelievable stats show how Blue Jays turned Rockies, White Sox into world-beaters

The Blue Jays started the season strong but struggled against weaker teams due to injuries, risking their position in the AL East.

One of the last cuts in Blue Jays' camp earns Player of the Week award in Triple-A

The Toronto Blue Jays are struggling with injuries and poor performance, prompting a potential call-up for Eloy Jiménez to boost their offense.

A breakdown of Patrick Corbin's role on the Blue Jays in 2026

Toronto Blue Jays signed veteran pitcher Patrick Corbin to strengthen their rotation amid injuries to multiple starters.

The art of taking a lead: Why every step matters in MLB

The Toronto Blue Jays lost the 2025 World Series by a narrow margin during a critical baserunning play.

As injuries pile up, Blue Jays reinforcements are sadly still a while away

The Toronto Blue Jays are struggling with injuries, impacting their performance and leading to a six-game losing streak early in the 2026 season.

Unbelievable stats show how Blue Jays turned Rockies, White Sox into world-beaters

The Blue Jays started the season strong but struggled against weaker teams due to injuries, risking their position in the AL East.

One of the last cuts in Blue Jays' camp earns Player of the Week award in Triple-A

The Toronto Blue Jays are struggling with injuries and poor performance, prompting a potential call-up for Eloy Jiménez to boost their offense.

A breakdown of Patrick Corbin's role on the Blue Jays in 2026

Toronto Blue Jays signed veteran pitcher Patrick Corbin to strengthen their rotation amid injuries to multiple starters.

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Can James Wood break out of his slow start to this season?

James Wood's early 2026 performance raises concerns with a .163 batting average and high strikeout rate, highlighting issues in the Nationals' lineup.

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Washington Nationals

James Wood delivers with bat and glove to help Nationals snap skid

Can James Wood break out of his slow start to this season?

James Wood's early 2026 performance raises concerns with a .163 batting average and high strikeout rate, highlighting issues in the Nationals' lineup.

fromThe Washington Post

James Wood delivers with bat and glove to help Nationals snap skid

James Wood's performance, including a three-run home run, helped the Nationals snap a five-game losing streak against the Cardinals.

How surprised were you with Tuesday night's bullpen management?

Walt Weiss is utilizing a more aggressive approach with bullpen and bench decisions during close games.

Jefferson Rojas Goes Deep, Too! - Bleacher Nation

Jefferson Rojas has his 2nd HR of 2026! He is 6-for-16 with 3 XHB and 6 RBI to begin his season.

Chicago Cubs

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Mike Trout Starts Hitting, Is Rewarded With Fastballs Directed At His Chin | Defector

Mike Trout's recent performance raises hopes for a resurgence despite past struggles and fading prominence in baseball.

18 hours ago

Dodgers Release Nick Nastrini

Nastrini, 26, began his professional career in the Dodgers organization. They took him in the fourth round of the 2021 draft, and he worked his way up to Double-A Tulsa.

Boston Red Sox

Adjustments on the Way for Moises Ballesteros - Bleacher Nation

Moises Ballesteros is struggling with adjustments to increased breaking balls and high fastballs, impacting his performance early in the season.

Brewers Notes: Frelick, Pratt, Zastryzny

Sal Frelick left the game with left side tightness, raising concerns about his availability for future matchups.

Red Sox Minor Lines: WooSox continue to hit (and Kristian Campbell starts hitting) but still lose

Offensive performance was strong, but pitching struggles led to losses for Worcester and Portland.

Braves Minor League Update: Who's hot, Who's not

Braves prospects show strong performances in minor league action with standout pitching displays from Ethan Bagwell, JR Ritchie, and Didier Fuentes.

Mason Miller is On One Insane, Historic Heater

Mason Miller's strikeout rate of 57.1% is unprecedented and significantly surpasses league averages and historical records for relievers.

Fantasy baseball free agent pickups: Preseason promise, real fantasy results

The opening weeks of the season are ideal for picking up potential long-term fantasy baseball contributors from the waiver wire.

Annual Slow Starter Kevin Alcantara is ... Definitely Not Starting Out Slow - Bleacher Nation

Through eight games, in addition to the four homers, Alcantara is hitting .233/.324/.700/143 wRC+, which kinda undersells how strong the start has been.

Chicago Cubs

5 takeaways as Red Sox pull away from Brewers, 5-0, to earn first series win

The Boston Red Sox are beginning to show potential after a rough start, highlighted by a recent victory and improved player performance.

Boston Red Sox

The Red Sox have been slow to make changes and it's driving me insane

fromBoston.com

Red Sox complete Sonny Gray trade, send pitching prospect to Cardinals

The Boston Red Sox completed the trade for Sonny Gray by sending pitcher Patrick Galle to the Cardinals.

fromBoston.com

5 takeaways as Red Sox pull away from Brewers, 5-0, to earn first series win

The Boston Red Sox are beginning to show potential after a rough start, highlighted by a recent victory and improved player performance.

Boston Red Sox

The Red Sox have been slow to make changes and it's driving me insane

fromBoston.com

Red Sox complete Sonny Gray trade, send pitching prospect to Cardinals

The Boston Red Sox completed the trade for Sonny Gray by sending pitcher Patrick Galle to the Cardinals.

Blue Jays farm system notes (April 4): Karson Ligon dominates in professional debut

The Blue Jays' affiliates had mixed results, with notable pitching performances and a potential addition to the rotation in Patrick Corbin.

Diamondbacks Select Luken Baker

Luken Baker has been selected to the Diamondbacks' active roster, replacing Carlos Santana who is on the injured list.

Blue Jays may need this prospect more than ever now after debacle against White Sox

Brandon Valenzuela may be needed immediately by the Blue Jays due to Alejandro Kirk's injury and Tyler Heineman's poor performance.

Braves Pitching Notes: Strider, Perez, Fuentes

Spencer Strider is progressing from an oblique strain and may need a rehab start before returning to the Braves.

Blue Jays: Early results from Brendon Little might require a reset in Triple-A

Brendon Little struggled in his second appearance of the season, leading to concerns about pitch tipping and ineffective pitch usage.

Diamondbacks Notes: Santana, Kelly

Carlos Santana left the game with groin discomfort and will undergo an MRI, impacting the Diamondbacks' first base situation.

3 weeks ago

Member of last year's Nationals rotation optioned to AAA after shaky spring training

The Washington Nationals named Cade Cavalli as Opening Day starter and optioned three left-handed pitchers—Mitchell Parker, Andrew Alvarez, and Jake Eder—to Triple-A Rochester during spring training 2026.

Rule 5 Draft Update: April Edition

Thirteen players were selected in last year's Rule 5 draft, providing opportunities for major league play in 2026.

Red Sox Minor Lines: The Salem RidgeYaks have arrived

Greenville Drive lost to Greensboro Grasshoppers 9-5 in 11 innings despite a late comeback effort.

Don't forget about Red Sox prospect Mikey Romero among the infield carousel

I think it was good. Came up, obviously a young guy, didn't really know what to expect. Obviously struggled at the start. Being in a new clubhouse, being around guys who had show time, kind of everything, playing against better competition. I think just getting up here, getting my feet wet, it made the transition coming into this year super easy, just because I'm pretty comfortable.

Boston Red Sox

Red Sox Notes: Casas, Rotation, Monasterio

Triston Casas faces another setback with a strained intercostal muscle, delaying his return from previous injuries as the Red Sox adjust their roster plans.