Reynaldo Lopez looks to keep up the consistency as starter for Braves against Astros
Braves look to secure first series win against Astros, with López as a consistent starter facing struggling Astros lineup and Brown's recent pitching struggles. [ more ]
Red Sox Vs. Athletics Lineups: Tanner Houck Takes Hill For Opener
The Boston Red Sox are starting a three-game series against the Oakland Athletics on Monday night as part of their 10-game road trip.
Red Sox's Tanner Houck will make his first start of the season, hoping to continue the exceptional performance of the starting staff from the previous series. [ more ]
The Yankees have made an opening contract offer to Blake Snell, but remain 'far apart' in negotiations.
The Yankees have been involved in talks for several big-name pitchers, including Jordan Montgomery, Marcus Stroman, Dylan Cease, Jesús Luzardo, and Shane Bieber. [ more ]
Dylan Cease Trade Rumors: Dodgers' Interest Has Decreased
The Los Angeles Dodgers have been connected to Chicago White Sox ace Dylan Cease, but their interest has dropped since signing Yoshinobu Yamamoto.
Cease had a breakout season in 2022 with a 2.20 ERA, but regressed in 2023 with a 4.58 ERA.
The White Sox are not actively looking to trade Cease and want to maximize his trade value by waiting for the free agent starting pitchers to sign. [ more ]
Why Red Sox Reportedly Didn't Make Offer To Eduardo Rodriguez
The Boston Red Sox did not make an offer to pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez, who has now signed with the Arizona Diamondbacks.
The decision not to make an offer was due to the Red Sox's focus on potential Japanese import Yoshinobu Yamamoto and not being on the same page in terms of timing. [ more ]
Dodgers Vs. Nationals Game Preview: Teoscar Hernandez In Cleanup Spot Of Lineup
The Los Angeles Dodgers aim to extend their winning streak and secure the second-most victories in the National League by completing a sweep of the Washington Nationals. [ more ]
Dave Roberts Says Dodgers Starting Pitchers Will Go Deeper Into Games This Year
The Dodgers adhere to the strategy of not letting starting pitchers face an opponent's lineup three times in a game for innings and pitch count control.
Tyler Glasnow showcased promising performance with the Dodgers, pushing his innings and showing potential as an ace. [ more ]
Jordan Hicks, Logan Webb, and the curse of the power rankings
MLB.com's weekly power rankings for starting pitchers are driven by engagement factors like views and partnership with online gambling and fantasy sports sites. [ more ]
How to watch San Francisco Giants vs. San Diego Padres
The San Francisco Giants are playing game three of a series against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park for their first national broadcast of the season.
Jordan Hicks and Dylan Cease are the starting pitchers for the Giants and Padres respectively, with their 2023 season stats provided. [ more ]
Yankees Mailbag: Yamamoto and secondary options, Judge's foot, and Ohtani details
The New York Yankees have a backup plan if they are outbid for Yoshinobu Yamamoto, which may involve pursuing other starting pitchers on the free agent market.
A potential backup option for the Yankees could be a reunion with Jordan Montgomery, who has excelled since getting traded from the Yankees and has been a consistent pitcher.
The Yankees' rotation was already an area of need heading into the offseason, and they will need to make several moves to augment it. [ more ]
There are several impact free agent pitchers still available this winter, including Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Blake Snell, and Jordan Montgomery.
The Miami Marlins have been looking to trade their starting pitchers to upgrade their offense, with Edward Cabrera being the latest trade rumor. [ more ]
Brandon Gomes: Dodgers Trying To Add Starting Pitchers For Postseason Rotation
The Los Angeles Dodgers are prioritizing adding starting pitchers this offseason after their rotation struggled in the playoffs.
General manager Brandon Gomes stated that the team wants arms that can perform well in the playoffs and are looking to acquire or retain depth in their pitching staff.
The Dodgers are hoping to add at least two starting pitchers, including a top-tier option like Corbin Burnes, Dylan Cease, Blake Snell, or Yoshinobu Yamamoto. [ more ]
Tampa Bay Rays Trade Rumors: Tyler Glasnow 'Definitely' Will Be Moved
Tyler Glasnow, a talented starting pitcher for the Tampa Bay Rays, is likely to be traded this offseason due to his high salary and limited team control.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are among the teams interested in acquiring Glasnow, along with other pitchers like Corbin Burnes and Dylan Cease.
Glasnow's injury concerns and limited track record of exceeding 100 innings may be factors for teams considering a trade. [ more ]