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Red Sox Wrap: Boston Begins Series Vs. Giants With Shutout Win

Boston's pitching depth shines through their effective performance, maintaining MLB's top ERA. [ more ]

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Red Sox Pull Off Trade With Brewers To Acquire Pitching Depth

Boston Red Sox focusing on bolstering pitching depth by acquiring Vladimir Gutierrez. [ more ]

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Giants acquire pitcher Mitch White in trade, place Cobb on 60-day IL

The San Francisco Giants acquired pitcher Mitch White from the Blue Jays for depth, as Alex Cobb faces setbacks and moves to the 60-day IL. [ more ]

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Dodgers Rumors: Landon Knack, Kyle Hurt And Ricky Vanasco Joining Roster

Injuries challenge Dodgers' starting pitching depth. [ more ]

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Dodgers Injury Update: Emmet Sheehan Out 'Longer-Term'

Emmet Sheehan's potential in Dodgers' rotation derailed by injuries. [ more ]

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New York Mets

Mets ink veteran righty Julio Teheran to 1-year deal | amNewYork

New York Mets signed Julio Teheran for pitching depth at $2.5 million.

Teheran expected to join Mets' starting rotation due to existing injuries. [ more ]

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Dodgers Roster: Emmet Sheehan Transferred To 60-Day Injured List

Emmet Sheehan transferred to 60-day IL with right forearm inflammation

Nabil Crismatt added to active roster, Kyle Hurt optioned [ more ]

NBC Sports Bay Area & California

Giants pitcher Hjelle sprains elbow, will be re-evaluated in a few weeks

Giants face pitching depth challenges with injuries to Sean Hjelle and Tristan Beck.

Management is cautious about the recovery timelines for the injured pitchers. [ more ]

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Yankees 2024 Season Preview: Chase Hampton

Yankees traded top prospects for Juan Soto, making Chase Hampton the new top pitching prospect.

Hampton's impressive pro ball start led to high rankings despite command concerns. [ more ]

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New York Mets

Steve Cohen is getting excited as Mets' farm system is starting to 'look stacked'

Excitement about the Mets' pitching depth in the farm system

Focus on developing young pitchers for a winning combination [ more ]

Pinstripe Alley

Were the Yankees correct to pass on a Dylan Cease trade?

The Padres and Yankees offseasons intertwined unexpectedly through trade talks.

Dylan Cease's acquisition by the Padres may impact the Yankees' pitching depth. [ more ]

Fastball

Chicago White Sox, New York Yankees Reportedly Resume Dylan Cease Trade Talks

The New York Yankees have made a new offer for starting pitcher Dylan Cease from the Chicago White Sox.

The Yankees are in need of pitching depth due to Gerrit Cole's injury concerns. [ more ]

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Today on Pinstripe Alley - 2/1/24

The Yankees have been connected to various relievers in the offseason but have yet to add pitching depth.

Wandy Peralta signed a four-year deal with the San Diego Padres, leaving the Yankees with fewer options for their bullpen. [ more ]

Pinstripe Alley

Yankees Potential Free Agent Target: Wandy Peralta

The Yankees may not be actively pursuing starting pitchers unless the price drops significantly for outstanding free agents.

Wandy Peralta could be a low-risk option for pitching depth, despite his higher FIP last year. [ more ]

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Scott Boras Discusses Gerrit Cole's 2024 Opt-Out Clause

Gerrit Cole won his first Cy Young award in a unanimous vote last month, adding to his impressive career accomplishments.

The Yankees are heavily reliant on Cole for success in the upcoming season and his performance will be crucial to their playoff aspirations. [ more ]

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Red Sox Sign Former Yankees Reliever Ahead Of Spring Training

The Boston Red Sox signed left-handed reliever Lucas Luetge on a minor league deal.

Luetge, who turns 37 next month, has previously pitched for the Atlanta Braves and New York Yankees. [ more ]

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Keith Law Ranks 2024 Red Sox Among Baseball's Top Farm Systems

The Boston Red Sox have significantly improved their minor league system in recent years.

The Red Sox farm system is ranked eighth-best in baseball for 2024. [ more ]

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Red Sox Brass Sending This Message To Young Pitchers

The Boston Red Sox are focusing on rebuilding their pitching depth.

The group of pitching prospects, including Justin Slaten, Isaiah Campbell, and Richard Fitts, have already shown enthusiasm and a desire to help the Red Sox win a World Series. [ more ]

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MLB Insider Floats Red Sox Fitting Young National League Starter

The Red Sox are looking to add to their rotation through trades for pitchers with team control.

The Red Sox have been linked to Miami Marlins left-hander JesÃºs Luzardo as a potential trade target. [ more ]

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Braves Sign Zach Logue To Minor League Deal

The Atlanta Braves have signed left-hander Logue to a minor league deal.

Logue has previous major league experience with the A's and Tigers, but has struggled with a high earned run average. [ more ]

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White Sox Sign Jake Cousins To Minor League Deal

The White Sox have signed right-hander Jake Cousins to a minor league deal.

Cousins has 51 games of major league experience, with mixed results. [ more ]

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Chicago White Sox

White Sox, Erick Fedde agree to $15 million contract in free agency

The Chicago White Sox are under pressure to make changes in MLB free agency to improve their trajectory and culture.

The White Sox have signed pitcher Erick Fedde to a two-year, $15 million contract, hoping for a redemption after his dominant season in South Korea. [ more ]

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Breslow: Red Sox Will Be "Aggressive" In Search For Rotation Upgrades

Improving the Red Sox starting rotation is the top priority for Craig Breslow as the new chief baseball officer.

The rotation lacks stability and top-end talent, with an aging veteran, young starter, and pitchers who have switched between starting and bullpen roles. [ more ]

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2023 Braves Season in Review: Huascar Ynoa

Huascar Ynoa missed the 2023 season due to Tommy John Surgery and is expected to be ready to contribute in 2024.

Ynoa was acquired by the Braves in 2017 and is under team control through 2026.

The Braves have confidence in Ynoa's potential and retained him for the 2024 season. [ more ]

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Dodgers Video: McKenzie Buehler Throws Out First Pitch On Walker Buehler Bobblehead Day

Struggles continue for Los Angeles Dodgers despite Walker Buehler Bobblehead Day. [ more ]

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Dodgers Injury Update: Clayton Kershaw Progressing Toward Throwing Off Mound

The Dodgers signed Kershaw, expected him to miss first half of 2024; pitching depth key. New acquisitions allowed Kershaw to rehab patiently. [ more ]

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Dodgers Injury Update: Emmet Sheehan Not Dealing With Flexor Tendon Issue

Emmet Sheehan sidelined with forearm inflammation, poses pitching challenges for the Dodgers. [ more ]

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Dodgers Roster: Kyle Hurt & Eduardo Salazr Called Up, Ricky Vanasco and Nick Ramirez Optioned

The Los Angeles Dodgers made multiple roster moves including recalling Kyle Hurt and selecting Eduardo Salazar's contract before their game against the Washington Nationals. [ more ]

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Dodgers Won't Rush Walker Buehler Back Because Of Bobby Miller Injury

Los Angeles Dodgers facing pitching staff injuries, notably to Bobby Miller, but focusing on cautious approach for player recovery. [ more ]

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Dodgers Bullpen Games Planned To Give Starting Pitchers Extra Rest

Dodgers are considering implementing a six-man rotation to manage starting pitching depth.

Dodgers are utilizing bullpen games to provide their starters with extra rest and flexibility. [ more ]

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Bryce Elder to start Monday against Marlins

The Braves decided for Bryce Elder to make his season debut against the Marlins to provide an extra day of rest for the staff. [ more ]

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Braves News: Spencer Strider to start Opening Day, left-handed pitching depth, and more

Spencer Strider to start Opening Day for Atlanta Braves against Philadelphia Phillies

Atlanta Braves have strong left-handed pitching depth at major league level [ more ]

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Daily Hammer Podcast: Battery Power Top 30 Prospects with Garrett Spain

The preseason Top 30 Braves prospects have been revealed, featuring a mix of familiar names and new rising stars.

The Braves' prospect list includes both pitchers and position players, with some position players starting to stand out in the system. [ more ]

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Giants acquire RHP Mitch White, transfer Alex Cobb to 60-day IL

Mitch White, acquired by the San Francisco Giants from Toronto, provides potential pitching depth as a starter or long reliever with a history of multi-inning appearances and a varied pitch selection. [ more ]

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Report: Red Sox shopping young outfielders who could fit SF Giants

The Boston Red Sox and San Francisco Giants are potential trade partners because the Red Sox have surplus position player depth and the Giants have surplus pitching depth.

The Red Sox are listening to offers on their young outfielders, while the Giants are open to trading young pitching. [ more ]

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Orioles Pull Off Trade For Pitcher Before Series Finale Vs. Red Sox

Adding pitching depth with veteran reliever Yohan Ramirez acquired from the New York Mets will strengthen the Baltimore Orioles bullpen for the season. [ more ]

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How Red Sox Plan To Adjust To Short-Term Rotation Shuffle

Red Sox shuffling rotation after Nick Pivetta's injury.

Team leveraging off-day to adjust rotation without Pivetta. [ more ]

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Red Sox Add Pitching Depth, Claim Versatile Arm Off Waivers

The Boston Red Sox have claimed right-hander Max Castillo off waivers from the Kansas City Royals.

Castillo adds pitching depth and versatility to the Red Sox roster. [ more ]

MLB Trade Rumors

Marlins Outright Kent Emanuel

The Marlins outright Kent Emanuel to Triple-A Jacksonville after designating him for assignment last week.

Emanuel, a former third-round pick, had a brief stint with the Astros and struggled in a recent appearance with the Marlins. [ more ]

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Padres Acquire Jackson Wolf From Pirates

The Padres acquired left-hander Jackson Wolf from the Pirates in exchange for minor league infielder Kervin Pichardo.

Wolf, originally drafted by the Padres, returns to his original organization after being designated for assignment by the Pirates. [ more ]

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Guardians Acquire Peter Strzelecki From D-backs, Zak Kent From Rangers

Guardians acquire Strzelecki and a righty pitcher through trades for depth.

Strzelecki had a strong debut year in 2022 but struggled in 2023 with decreased fastball speed and strikeout rate. [ more ]

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Nationals Select Derek Law

Nationals select right-hander's contract

Cade Cavalli placed on 60-day injured list [ more ]

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Nationals Release Zach Davies, Reassign Several Top Prospects To Minor League Camp

Zach Davies released by Nationals after struggling in spring training

Davies to look for another club for pitching depth [ more ]

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Latest On Jordan Montgomery, Red Sox

Red Sox in contact with Jordan Montgomery, who seeks a seven-year deal.

Giolito's injury leaves Red Sox rotation uncertain, making the need for a pitcher like Montgomery more significant. [ more ]

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New York Mets

Mets Talking With Julio Teheran

The Mets have placed Tylor Megill on the injured list and are considering external pitching options like Julio Teheran.

Julio Teheran had a resurgence with the Brewers in 2023 after struggling in previous seasons. [ more ]

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Clayton Kershaw Joining Dodgers During Homestands For Beginning Months Of Season

Kershaw re-signed with the Dodgers despite ongoing recovery from shoulder surgery.

Kershaw plans to be with the team only for home games in the early part of the season. [ more ]

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Dodgers News: Emmet Sheehan Starting 2024 Season On Injured List

Emmet Sheehan started the 2024 season on the injured list after impressing in his MLB debut last season.

Gavin Stone is expected to be the Dodgers' fifth starter on Opening Day due to Sheehan's injury. [ more ]

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Blake Snell to Dodgers? How LA Could Poach Reigning NL Cy Young Winner in Free Agency

High-value signings by the Dodgers include Yamamoto, Glasnow, and Paxton

Potential interest in adding Blake Snell to the team's rotation [ more ]

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Spring Training Preview: James Paxton Makes Dodgers Debut Against Reds

Dodgers offense showcases depth in Spring Training.

Dodgers focus on adding pitching depth with James Paxton. [ more ]

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Dave Roberts: Dodgers Trying To 'Build Up' Multiple Pitchers In Spring Training

The Dodgers' starting rotation for 2024 will likely include Yamamoto, Glasnow, Miller, and Paxton. The final spot will be determined in Cactus League play.

Dodgers are emphasizing building pitching depth and versatility, potentially starting some arms in Triple-A and adjusting roles as needed. [ more ]

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Dodgers News: Andrew Friedman Talks Timeline for Clayton Kershaw Return

Clayton Kershaw has officially returned to the Dodgers on a new contract with a player option for the 2025 season.

Kershaw underwent shoulder surgery and is expected to return to the mound in late summer. [ more ]

Pinstripe Alley

Scouting the AL East: Boston Red Sox 2024 ZiPS projections

The Red Sox rotation is in crisis and lacks enough depth to cover the innings needed for a regular season.

Lucas Giolito's signing is seen as a potential upgrade despite a rough 2023 season. [ more ]

New York Post

Yankees have critical extra option for Oswald Perza, two pitchers

The Yankees have gained extra flexibility with three of their top young players due to an extra minor league option.

The extra option allows the Yankees to send these players between the majors and minors without exposing them to waivers. [ more ]

New York Post

Yankees hit hard in MLB Rule 5 Draft with three pitchers taken

Three Yankees pitchers were selected by other teams during the Rule 5 draft.

The Yankees have been losing pitching depth through trades and the Rule 5 draft. [ more ]

MLB Trade Rumors

Phillies Interested In Jakob Junis, Phil Maton

The Philadelphia Phillies are interested in pitchers Jakob Junis and Roberto Hernandez.

The Phillies have likely explored most other available relievers on the market as they look to add depth to their pitching staff. [ more ]

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Phillies Notes: Hicks, Pitching Depth, Kilambi

The Phillies had mutual interest in signing Jordan Hicks before he joined the Giants.

The Phillies viewed Hicks as a reliever, whereas the Giants plan to give him a chance as a starting pitcher. [ more ]

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Mariners, Austin Voth Agree To One-Year Deal

The Mariners have reached a one-year deal with right-hander Austin Voth

Voth will provide pitching depth for the Mariners [ more ]

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Dodgers Rumors: Elieser Hernandez Signed To A Minor League Deal

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been signing multiple players to Minor League contracts to fill out their organizational depth.

They recently signed Elieser Hernández to a Minor League deal to improve their pitching depth. [ more ]

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Rangers Sign Shane Greene, Jonathan Holder To Minor League Deals

The Texas Rangers have signed Shane Greene, Jonathan Holder, and Austin Pruitt to minor league contracts with invitations to big league camp.

Greene and Holder have had success in the past but have struggled with injuries in recent years. [ more ]

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Red Sox Claim Max Castillo From Royals

The Boston Red Sox have claimed right-hander Max Castillo off waivers from the Kansas City Royals.

Castillo provides the Red Sox with extra rotation depth and can be kept in Worcester as he still has an option year left. [ more ]

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Dodgers Rumors: Starting Pitching Depth Remains A Priority

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been the most aggressive team in Major League Baseball upgrading their roster, headlined by the signings of Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto.

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Chicago White Sox

Chicago White Sox agree to 2-year deal with pitcher Erick Fedde, the reigning MVP of the KBO

Erick Fedde signs a two-year deal with the Chicago White Sox for $15 million

Fedde had a successful season in the Korea Baseball Organization with the NC Dinos [ more ]

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Chicago White Sox

Chicago White Sox agree to 2-year deal with pitcher Erick Fedde, the reigning MVP of the KBO

Erick Fedde signs a two-year deal with the Chicago White Sox for $15 million.

Fedde had a successful season in the Korea Baseball Organization before returning to MLB. [ more ]

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