#pitching

#pitching

Shane Murphy has a 1.45 ERA in 80.2 innings since being promoted to Double-A, making him a strong candidate for Southern League Pitcher of the Year.

Rookie shortstop Colson Montgomery delivered a clutch performance with five RBI, marking a season-high for any White Sox player in their 11-9 win over the Rays.

Eflin is set to return from the injured list today. He has struggled this year with a 5.95 ERA in 12 starts. A strong performance could attract trade interest.

Hernandez is a highly talented prospect with ace potential, sitting in the mid-90s with his fastball and capable of reaching triple digits.

"Adding a steady arm like Keller, who's in his prime and affordably signed for three additional seasons, has to hold appeal for the Blue Jays - particularly given the number of pitching injuries they've seen among their prospect class and other young arms in recent years."

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Grayson Rodriguez is dealing with more elbow soreness after making progress with bullpen sessions. The Orioles will evaluate him further next week.

Nastrini has had well below-average control throughout his pro career. The White Sox largely moved him to the bullpen in Triple-A this year. That didn't improve his results.

Khal Stephen dominated the Northwest League with a remarkable 0.95 ERA and a record of 3-1 over five starts, earning him the Pitcher of the Month award.

Marcus Phillips is a right-handed pitcher selected 33rd overall by the Red Sox, becoming a notable prospect from South Dakota with potential to excel in MLB.

The Red Sox are looking to buy before the trade deadline, focusing on controllable pitchers, especially as a ten-game winning streak puts them back in playoff contention.

Max Fried left his start after three innings due to a blister on his left index finger, impacting his performance against nine hitters.

Sonny Gray has been very good in 2025, striking out nearly 10 batters per 9 innings with a walk rate under 2 per 9 innings, alongside a solid groundball rate.

The Blue Jays, initially struggling with a 26-28 record, have dramatically improved, winning 29 of their last 40 games and now lead the AL East.

Justin Verlander has started 15 games for the San Francisco Giants without receiving a winning decision, which raises questions about the unusual nature of this circumstance.

Sheehan performed well once again in his second start for the Dodgers, holding the Houston Astros to one run while striking out four over five innings.

With two bad performances by starting pitchers, Miles Mikolas and Erick Fedde, the Cardinals may seek to trade for at least one veteran starting pitcher.