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Braves Minor League Recap: Cade Kuehler turns in a another dominant outing

Minor league affiliates of the Atlanta Braves had an inconsistent performance, with varying run production and pitching quality in wins and losses. [ more ]

Pinstripe Alley

New York Yankees @ Baltimore Orioles: Clarke Schmidt vs. Grayson Rodriguez

The Yankees and Orioles are neck and neck in the AL East race, with the Yankees aiming to capitalize on their strong hitting against Orioles' pitcher Grayson Rodriguez. [ more ]

Pinstripe Alley

New York Yankees vs. Oakland Athletics: Marcus Stroman vs. Paul Blackburn

Yankees struggling with offense despite bullpen concerns. [ more ]

Pinstripe Alley

New York Yankees vs. Oakland Athletics: Series Preview

The Yankees are facing a struggling Athletics team with a poor offensive performance, looking to capitalize on their pitching matchups. [ more ]

Newsday

Yankees hold on to beat Rays after strong start from Gil

Luis Gil's potential as a dominant pitcher shines when he fills up the strike zone effectively. [ more ]

Pinstripe Alley

Yankees 0, Rays 2: Nestor Cortes' brilliant start wasted in extras

The Yankees offense struggled in a 2-0 loss to the Rays, setting the stage for an exciting series finale. [ more ]

Bluebird Banter

Game #19 Preview: Stroman vs Gausman

The Blue Jays are looking to sweep the Yankees in their series finale. [ more ]

Reuters

Surging Twins turn to Bailey Ober in bid to sweep White Sox

Bailey Ober's changeup has been key to his recent success for the Minnesota Twins. [ more ]

Seymour Tribune

Chicago

Phillies' Zack Wheeler has not allowed a hit through seven innings against White Sox - Seymour Tribune

Philadelphia ace Zack Wheeler pitches seven hitless innings against Chicago White Sox. [ more ]

MLB Trade Rumors

Chicago

Diamondbacks Select Logan Allen, Transfer Eduardo Rodriguez To 60-Day IL

The D-backs selected Logan Allen's contract and shuffled their pitching roster. [ more ]

Dodgers Nation

Dodgers' Walker Buehler Throws Five Innings in What Could Be Final Minor League Rehab Game

Walker Buehler's successful rehab start in Triple-A Oklahoma City could signal his return to the Dodgers' major league roster. [ more ]

MLB Trade Rumors

4 days ago

Dodgers Select Nabil Crismatt's Contract

Nabil Crismatt called up by the Dodgers for the second time after performing well in his first appearance earlier in the season. [ more ]

Dodgers Nation

Brusdar Graterol Injury Update: Pitcher Won't Return to Dodgers Anytime Soon

The Los Angeles Dodgers' bullpen will be without Brusdar Graterol for an extended period due to ongoing shoulder issues. [ more ]

Dodgers Nation

Walker Buehler Won't Return to Dodgers Next Week After All

The Dodgers are being cautious with Walker Buehler's return, focusing on improving his command before activating him. [ more ]

Dodger Blue

Shohei Ohtani: Dodgers Held Team Meeting To Address Losing Streak

Dodgers are facing a slump after a historic offseason, struggling in both offense and defense, highlighted by pitching and hitting inconsistencies. [ more ]

Dodgers Digest

Mets @ Dodgers April 20, 2024: Stone looks to light up Mets to avoid season-high losing streak - Dodgers Digest

Dodgers are in a bit of a slump with key stats highlighting their struggles. [ more ]

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Major League Baseball

Tigers' Flaherty strikes out first 7, tying AL mark

Jack Flaherty tied AL record with 7 straight strikeouts, finishing with a career-high 14 in 6 2/3 innings. [ more ]

Bluebird Banter

Major League Baseball

Great Start By Berrios, Jays Beat Rockies

José Berríos pitched exceptionally well with 7 innings, 2 hits, 2 walks, and 7 strikeouts, contributing to Blue Jays' 5-0 win over Rockies. [ more ]

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18 hours ago

SF Giants blanked in Boston as Red Sox chase Logan Webb in fourth

Giants ace Logan Webb's 19-inning scoreless streak ended, leading to a 4-0 defeat against the Red Sox. [ more ]

McCovey Chronicles

2 days ago

The trouble with the bullpen

The key to the San Francisco Giants' season lies in their pitching and bullpen performance. [ more ]

NBC Sports Bay Area & California

What we learned as Giants offensive struggles wastes Hicks' gem

Giants' comeback fell short despite Soler's homer. [ more ]

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5 days ago

SF Giants minor-league report: Does rotation solution exist in Sacramento?

The Giants may consider promoting prospect Mason Black to fill the rotation vacancy left by Blake Snell. [ more ]

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Logan Webb retires 19 in a row to lead SF Giants over Diamondbacks

Logan Webb shines in pitching, aided by strong defense for the San Francisco Giants. [ more ]

McCovey Chronicles

Snell still not Snell-like in second start

Spring training reps are crucial for players' physical and mental preparation for the season. [ more ]

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Mets' Luis Severino looking like old self during impressive stretch featuring 1-hitter | amNewYork

Luis Severino's impressive pitching debut as a New York Mets player with a near no-hitter against the Chicago Cubs. [ more ]

Mets360

Gut Reaction: Cubs 3, Mets 1 (4/29/24)

A strong start with a leadoff homer and a no-hitter turning into a disappointing loss for the Mets against the Cubs. [ more ]

Mets360

2 days ago

Gut Reaction: Mets 4, Cardinals 2 (11 INN) 4/28/24

Mark Vientos hit a two-run homer in the 11th inning, securing a 4-2 win for the Mets over the Cardinals. [ more ]

Mets360

Gut Reaction: Cardinals 7, Mets 4 (4/27/24)

Adrian Houser failed to prove himself in the rotation, leading to a loss for the Mets against the Cardinals. [ more ]

MLB Trade Rumors

Mets Place Brooks Raley On 15-Day Injured List

Brooks Raley placed on the injured list due to elbow inflammation.

The Mets call up Grant Hartwig from Triple-A in response to Raley's injury. [ more ]

Mets360

Gut Reaction: Mets 3, Pirates 1 (4/16/24)

Mets late-inning comeback led to a 3-1 win over Pirates, pushing them over .500 for the first time this season. [ more ]

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Battery Power

Braves nearly no-hit Mariners, then lose in the 9th

Two pitchers had a dueling no-hitter for six innings until a late-game twist led to a surprising defeat. [ more ]

Battery Power

Braves Minor League Recap: J.P. Martinez continues to sizzle

Braves minor league teams had a day of extremes: high-scoring wins and a shutout, with players showcasing both strengths and weaknesses. [ more ]

Battery Power

Braves Minor League Recap: Spencer Schwellenbach carves up Renegades

Spencer Schwellenbach and Huascar Ynoa shined in their recent baseball outings, showing strong performances on the mound.

Nacho Alvarez stood out as a top performer at the plate with a 3-5 performance for Augusta. [ more ]

Battery Power

Darius Vines and his change-up are coming back to the majors

Darius Vines is stepping in to fill a rotation spot for the Braves after Spencer Strider's injury; his change-up is a standout pitch in the organization. [ more ]

Battery Power

Spencer Strider undergoes internal brace procedure

Spencer Strider will miss the remainder of the 2024 season due to surgery on his ulnar collateral ligament, impacting the Atlanta Braves' pitching lineup. [ more ]

Battery Power

Max Fried sharp as Braves knock off Marlins 8-1

Max Fried pitched a solid game for the Atlanta Braves, supported by Marcell Ozuna's offensive contributions. [ more ]

McCovey Chronicles

2 days ago

Keaton Winn is forcing the issue

Keaton Winn continues to shine in the Giants rotation, solidifying his place despite being a rookie. [ more ]

NESN.com

Red Sox Wrap: Cooper Criswell Steps Up In Win Over Guardians

Red Sox utilized a next man up approach successfully in pitching amidst injuries. [ more ]

Boston.com

Connor Wong homers twice, Rafael Devers connects for solo shot as Red Sox hammer Guardians 8-0

Red Sox dominate Guardians with strong offensive performance and pitching prowess. [ more ]

NESN.com

Red Sox Not Using Early Injuries As Excuse: 'We Just Gotta Be Ready'

The Red Sox face challenges with injuries in the 2024 season, pushing the team to adjust and rely on younger players. [ more ]

Dodgers Nation

Dave Roberts Talks Dodgers Bullpen Struggles: 'Their Track Records Speak for Themselves'

The Dodgers struggled with pitching, particularly the bullpen, issuing 14 walks in one game - a rarity for the team since 1962. [ more ]

NESN.com

Cooper Criswell Boosts Red Sox With Serviceable Starting Depth

Cooper Criswell stepped up as a starter for the Red Sox due to injuries, providing a valuable contribution to the team. [ more ]

Bluebird Banter

Game #29 Preview: Grove vs Gausman

Blue Jays need a win to end a 5-game losing streak and avoid being swept for the first time this season. [ more ]

Bluebird Banter

Jays Win 3-1, Avoid Sweep by Dodgers

The pitching, led by Kevin Gausman, played a crucial role in shutting down the Dodgers' potent lineup, despite offensive struggles. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Tyler Glasnow dominates before making quick exit in Dodgers' sixth straight win

Tyler Glasnow experienced an injury scare, but it was just cramping, not a serious setback, allowing the Dodgers' winning streak to continue. [ more ]

Dodger Blue

5 days ago

Recap: Yoshinobu Yamamoto Leads Dodgers To Sweep Against Nationals

The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Washington Nationals 2-1, earning revenge and a series sweep. [ more ]

Dodger Blue

Dodgers Prospect Landon Knack Embracing 'Interesting' Start To MLB Career

Landon Knack's unique MLB career start with Dodgers and handling back-to-back games against the same team. [ more ]

Dodgers Digest

Dodgers 11, Nationals 2: Knack retires final 13 batters he faces, earns first career win - Dodgers Digest

Dodgers aim for first 3-game winning streak since April, dominating Nationals with strong offense and pitching. [ more ]

Dodgers Nation

Dodgers' Gavin Stone Revealed What Was Working in Dominant Start vs Toronto

Gavin Stone is showcasing his potential as a young pitcher for the Dodgers, excelling in recent games with a dominant performance and strategic pitching. [ more ]

Dodgers Nation

Dave Roberts Reflects on Tyler Glasnow's Dominant Outing For Dodgers Against Mets

Tyler Glasnow shines with an outstanding performance, leading the Dodgers to victory. [ more ]

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Thumped: Blake Snell sets the wrong tone as Giants lose, 17-1, to Arizona

The starting pitcher sets the tone in big league baseball games, evident in Blake Snell's struggle with the Giants. [ more ]

NESN.com

Red Sox Notes: Tanner Houck Felt He Could 'Do No Wrong' In Stellar Start

Tanner Houck pitched a complete-game shutout with just 94 pitches, leading the Red Sox to victory. [ more ]

Ponca City News

Why the Kansas City Royals' Windy City opener was a breeze vs. Chicago White Sox

Seth Lugo impressed with the Kansas City Royals, maintaining an outstanding performance with a low ERA through his starts. [ more ]

NESN.com

Red Sox Reliever Praises Teammates After Impressive Start To Season

Justin Slaten impresses Red Sox with strong pitching performance. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Bullpen comes to the rescue as Dodgers open trip with win over Nationals

Dodgers bullpen showed redemption with a strong performance after weeks of struggle. [ more ]

Dodgers Digest

Dodgers 4, Nationals 1: James Outman comes up with game winner, Shohei Ohtani hits a ball to the moon - Dodgers Digest

Late rally leads Dodgers to 4-1 victory on the road. [ more ]

Dodgers Digest

Dodgers Prospect Notes: Jeral Perez on fire, Jose Rodriguez turning heads, Edgardo Henriquez and Reynaldo Yean impressive, more - Dodgers Digest

Jeral Perez shines with power and discipline, potentially becoming an offensive force as a second baseman.

Jose Rodriguez impresses with exceptional pitching performance, leading minor leagues in swinging strike rate. [ more ]

Forbes

The 2024 Chicago White Sox Are A Historically Bad Baseball Club

The Chicago White Sox have experienced a significant decline from their successful 2021 season, ranking poorly in offense and pitching in 2024. [ more ]

Yahoo Sports

Nick Nastrini stays composed in big-league debut as the Chicago White Sox get shut out again

Nick Nastrini had a solid major-league debut for the Chicago White Sox, displaying veteran composure on the mound. [ more ]

Deadspin

Royals shut out White Sox, spoil Nick Nastrini's debut

Seth Lugo pitched seven shutout innings with Vinnie Pasquantino's contributions leading Kansas City to a 2-0 win over Chicago. [ more ]

Yahoo Sports

Nick Lodolo stars in return as the Reds beat the light-hitting White Sox 5-0

Nick Lodolo impresses with 10 strikeouts in Reds' win over White Sox. [ more ]

Chicago Sun-Times

White Sox offense is nonexistent in 5-0 loss to the Reds

White Sox struggling with poor performance, injuries, and lack of offense. [ more ]

Yahoo Sports

Garrett Crochet continues impressive start to the season with 10-strikeout game

Garrett Crochet impresses transitioning from reliever to starter with strong performances. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Tyler Glasnow dominates and Shohei Ohtani homers as Dodgers blow out Mets

Glasnow's dominant pitching performance helped the Dodgers break a losing streak and salvage a series. [ more ]

Yahoo Sports

Chicago Cubs

Chicago baseball report: Cubs' Jordan Wicks shows swing-and-miss stuff, while White Sox match franchise's worst 18-game start

Cubs completed a West Coast trip well despite challenges. Jordan Wicks is showcasing impressive pitching skills with high strikeout rates. [ more ]

Sports Illustrated Inside The Cubs

Chicago Cubs

Former Chicago Cubs Top Prospect Signs Deal With Crosstown Chicago White Sox

The NL Central is highly competitive, with unexpected contenders leading the division. Cubs face challenges but aim for playoffs with pitching reinforcements. [ more ]

Boston.com

Red Sox' Kutter Crawford holds MLB's sole sub-1 ERA through 5 phenomenal starts

Kutter Crawford holds the lowest ERA in MLB at 0.66 to start the 2024 season. [ more ]

Boston.com

Kutter Crawford works 6 solid innings and the Red Sox deal the struggling Pirates a 5th straight loss

Kenley Jansen recorded his 425th career save in the Boston Red Sox win against the Pittsburgh Pirates. [ more ]

Boston.com

Brayan Bello allows 1 hit in 6 innings as Red Sox breeze past Pirates 8-1

Red Sox starters have a remarkable 1.71 ERA through 21 games. [ more ]

NESN.com

Past Lessons Proving Useful In Kutter Crawford's Sensational Start

Kutter Crawford impresses with a 0.42 ERA and stellar pitching despite no wins yet. [ more ]

Boston.com

Reid Detmers, bullpen limit Boston to 3 hits, Angels beat Red Sox 7-0

Boston Red Sox made 3 errors, matching a season high on April 5 against Los Angeles. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Shaky defense the latest problem to afflict struggling Dodgers in loss to Mets

Dodgers struggling with pitching, bullpen, lineup, and defense during a 2-5 skid at Chavez Ravine. [ more ]

Dodger Blue

Recap: Dodgers Rally From Early Deficit But Bullpen Struggles In Loss to Mets

The importance of starting strong in the first inning for pitchers is crucial for success. [ more ]

Dodgers Digest

Mets 9, Dodgers 4: Lineup and pen continue to struggle, 2-6 in last 8 games - Dodgers Digest

Dodgers facing challenges with no game reset in sight. [ more ]

Brainerd Dispatch

MLB: Anderson back in win column

Nick Anderson, formerly of Brainerd Warriors, now pitches for the Kansas City Royals in his sixth MLB season. [ more ]

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Lugo pitches 7 crisp innings as the Royals beat the White Sox 2-0

Seth Lugo pitched seven strong innings, leading Kansas City to a 2-0 win over Chicago. [ more ]

Yahoo Sports

Lugo pitches 7 crisp innings as the Royals beat the White Sox

Seth Lugo pitched seven innings with only four singles allowed, Royals shut out White Sox 2-0, highlighting Kansas City's strong pitching. [ more ]

Yahoo Sports

Lugo pitches 7 crisp innings as the Royals beat the White Sox 2-0

Kansas City Royals beat Chicago White Sox 2-0 with strong pitching and limited runs allowed. [ more ]

WTOP News

Lugo pitches 7 crisp innings as the Royals beat the White Sox 2-0 - WTOP News

Kansas City Royals defeat Chicago White Sox 2-0 with strong pitching and hitting. [ more ]

Hindustan Times

Lugo pitches 7 crisp innings as the Royals beat the White Sox 2-0

Kansas City Royals beat Chicago White Sox 2-0 with Seth Lugo's strong pitching performance. [ more ]

Washington Post

Jake Irvin delivers as Nationals beat Dodgers again to close road trip

Jake Irvin led the Nationals in a 2-0 victory against the Dodgers with six scoreless innings and six strikeouts. [ more ]

Dodger Blue

Nationals Vs. Dodgers Game Preview: Andy Pages Makes MLB Debut

Dodgers called up Andy Pages, showcasing strong performance in Triple-A Oklahoma City with stellar stats. [ more ]

Dodgers Nation

Former Dodgers Closer Blasts MLB Baseball Quality as 'Embarrassing'

Kenley Jansen criticizes poor quality baseballs impacting performance. [ more ]

Pinstripe Alley

2024 Yankees Prospects: Week 2 minor league review

Triple-A Scranton-Wilkes Barre RailRiders are performing well with a record of 10-4 and a strong pitching performance by Clayton Beeter. [ more ]

Pinstripe Alley

Yankees 1, Blue Jays 3: Bats quieted north of the border

Despite poor pitching control from Luis Gil, the Yankees' loss to the Blue Jays was mainly due to offensive struggles. [ more ]

Dodgers Digest

Dodgers 5, Padres 2: Gavin Stone's best start backed by bottom of the order finally doing something - Dodgers Digest

The Dodgers won the game after a rain delay, with Gavin Stone having a standout performance. Matt Waldron impressed with his knuckleball pitching. [ more ]

Mets360

Gut Reaction: Mets 2, Royals 1 (4/14/24)

Mets won 2-1 after struggles, showcasing strong pitching and timely offense with Butto's stellar performance and ninth-inning rally. [ more ]

Mets360

Gut Reaction: Royals 11, Mets 6 (4/13/24)

Mets' offense led by three home runs fell short in an 11-7 loss to the Royals due to pitching struggles. [ more ]

Pinstripe Alley

Yankees prospects: Josh Breaux goes yard twice as Scranton sweeps Norfolk

The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders swept all six games against the Norfolk Tides, showcasing dominance against a team considered a powerhouse in Orioles prospects. [ more ]

Newsday

Rieber: Mets' defense not as strong as it seemed

Building a strong defensive team is a priority for the transitional Mets season. [ more ]

Yahoo Sports

Nick Lodolo makes a successful return for the Cincinnati Reds

Nick Lodolo returned to the major leagues pitching 5 2/3 scoreless innings, striking out 10 for the Cincinnati Reds, displaying his comfort and skill. [ more ]

Wilmington News Journal

Abbott pitches, Elly hits Reds to 11-1 win over stinky Sox - Wilmington News Journal

De La Cruz hit a three-run homer, helping the Reds win 11-1 against the White Sox, with Abbott pitching seven strong innings. [ more ]

Newsday

Mets' offense not enough to overcome Manaea's worst outing of season

Mets offense struggled due to poor pitching and defense despite recent hitting success. [ more ]

TechRepublic

Startup companies

Tips for Pitching a VC Investor the Right Way | TechRepublic

Crafting the perfect pitch for venture capital investors requires thorough research, understanding investor preferences, and tailoring the message to the specific audience. [ more ]

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Startup companies

Want VC Funding? Don't Make These Mistakes | TechRepublic

Ask why you need VC funding and if it is necessary, focus on story and personal connection, not just business elements in pitching. [ more ]

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