Fried, Braves look to keep rolling, upend Christian Scott's first home start
The Braves bounced back from a rough road trip with effective run prevention and homers, led by a strong pitching rotation and solid hitting streak. [ more ]
Andrew Bailey Explains 'Goal' For 2024 Red Sox Pitching Rotation
The Boston Red Sox struggled with their starting pitching rotation last season, contributing to their last-place finish in the AL East.
The team is relying on young arms to establish themselves and seek redemption in 2024, as they hope to build a rotation without large investments in the future. [ more ]
Dodgers put Joe Kelly on injured list because of shoulder strain
The Dodgers face bullpen challenges with Joe Kelly joining other high-leverage relievers on the injured list, putting pressure on the remaining bullpen pitchers. [ more ]
The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired Anthony Banda who was not on the Guardians' 40-man roster, potentially tapping into his previous prospect potential. [ more ]
Game #15 A season finale with the A's and a goodbye to the Oakland Coliseum | TalkNats.com
The Washington Nationals won a wire-to-wire game against Oakland, needing to improve in RISP spots. MacKenzie Gore made history with 11 strikeouts in five innings. [ more ]
Cubs plan to activate Kyle Hendricks from the injured list for a game, while Jameson Taillon faces back stiffness, impacting pitching rotations. [ more ]
SF Giants snap Rockies' 8-game win streak, get Blake Snell back next
The Giants won a crucial game against the Rockies with Thairo Estrada's three-run blast, potentially relieving pressure on their troublesome rotation spot. [ more ]
San Diego Padres acquire Chicago White Sox ace Dylan Cease
The San Diego Padres acquired White Sox ace Dylan Cease by giving up three top prospects including a standout pitching prospect.
Despite a significant payroll cut, the Padres have now bolstered their rotation with frontline pitchers like Yu Darvish, Joe Musgrove, Dylan Cease, and Michael King. [ more ]
Tylor Megill wins vacant Mets rotation spot ahead of Opening Day 2024 | amNewYork
Tyler Megill has secured a spot in the New York Mets rotation for the 2024 season after an injury to Kodai Senga.
Megill showcased a new pitch called the American Spork and impressed the Mets' manager, Carlos Mendoza, with his performance during spring training. [ more ]
Snell passes physical; two-year, $62M Giants contract now official
Blake Snell signed a two-year, $62 million contract with the Giants, passed his physical, and has an opt-out in 2024.
Giants now have a potential top rotation in the NL with Snell joining Logan Webb and could have a strong bullpen, including Cy Young winner Robbie Ray. [ more ]
Dodgers News: Bobby Miller Starting Game In South Korea, Gavin Stone & Michael Grove Making Trip, James Paxton Remaining In Camp
Dodgers need to cut 10 players from their Spring Training roster for the South Korea trip. Notable updates include injuries to Graterol and Sheehan, and Paxton not traveling. [ more ]
Uwasawa signed with the Rays for a minor league deal with incentives, turning down guaranteed offers due to the team's pitching prowess.
Uwasawa's transition from NPB to MLB will be crucial for both his career and the Rays' rotation, given the team's uncertain pitching situation. [ more ]
A look at the Mets roster as Spring Training approaches
The Mets are entering spring training with a focus on building a team that can contend for a playoff spot.
The pitching rotation will not feature a Cy Young Award winner and includes a mix of players trying to rebound and make the jump to being full-time starters. [ more ]
Why the Dodgers Need to Re-Sign Clayton Kershaw This Offseason
The Los Angeles Dodgers could still use another pitcher for their rotation and it is suggested that Clayton Kershaw could fill that role once he recovers fully from offseason shoulder surgery later this year.
Kershaw's previous performance ranks him among the best pitchers in baseball and the Dodgers would benefit from having a franchise legend in the clubhouse. [ more ]
The Los Angeles Dodgers were previously linked to White Sox pitcher Dylan Cease in trade rumors but a trade may be less likely now that the Dodgers have fortified their rotation with other arms
The Dodgers have added Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Tyler Glasnow, and Manuel Margot to their pitching rotation, making a trade for Cease less necessary [ more ]