Braves badly need someone to step up in Spencer Strider's absence
The Braves are facing a significant blow with Spencer Strider's season-ending elbow surgery, putting pressure on the struggling starting rotation. [ more ]
Exciting' Easter Sunday quickly goes to hell for SF Giants in blowout loss to Padres
The Giants faced a challenging day with pitcher Daulton Jefferies' tough return and injuries to Wilmer Flores, affecting momentum for upcoming games. [ more ]
Red Sox Notes: Grissom, Winckowski, Rotation, Booser
Vaughn Grissom's return for the Red Sox is expected in mid to late April due to a groin strain, potentially missing 15-20 games.
Josh Winckowski is moving to the bullpen for the Red Sox, while Tanner Houck, Garrett Whitlock, and Cooper Criswell compete for the final two spots in the starting rotation. [ more ]
Yankees Have Tried Trading For White Sox Superstar In Possible Blockbuster
The New York Yankees acquired superstar Juan Soto but still need to add to their starting rotation, with Dylan Cease from the Chicago White Sox as a potential target. [ more ]
Yankees 'not pencils down by any means' when it comes to improving roster, especially pitching
The Yankees are looking to upgrade their pitching staff despite being satisfied with their current roster.
Organizational depth in the starting rotation is a concern for the Yankees, as they don't want to rely on unproven pitchers throughout the season. [ more ]
Mets counting on depth over dominance with Cy Young aces gone
The Mets' starting rotation has new faces like Severino, Quintana, Manaea, Houser, and Megill, demonstrating a shift in approach emphasizing consistent performance over past accolades.
Pitchers in the Mets' rotation have been working hard to improve their arsenals in the offseason, showing positive results in spring training games. [ more ]
White Sox's Garrett Crochet to make 1st start on opening day
Garrett Crochet makes his first career start on opening day for the Chicago White Sox.
Crochet transitions from the bullpen to the starting rotation, impressing with 12 strikeouts in nine scoreless innings during spring training. [ more ]
Dodgers News: Bobby Miller, Yoshinobu Yamamoto & Gavin Stone Make MLB History
The Los Angeles Dodgers had a strong start at home, with their offense and pitching staff performing exceptionally well.
Dodgers pitchers made MLB history by striking out the side in a perfect first inning in three consecutive games, a feat unseen since the Expansion Era. [ more ]
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 ]
Dodgers Spring Training Highlights: Tyler Glasnow Faces Mookie Betts
The Los Angeles Dodgers completed a blockbuster trade to acquire Tyler Glasnow and Manuel Margot from the Tampa Bay Rays.
Glasnow signed a five-year contract extension worth $136.5 million, adding four years and an additional $111.5 million to his previous contract. [ more ]
Dodgers Don't Want to Utilize Six-Man Rotation in 2024
The Los Angeles Dodgers' projected starting rotation has several concerns, including pitchers with limited innings, injury histories, and lack of major league experience.
The Dodgers have depth with younger arms in their system and hope to get Clayton Kershaw back after the All-Star Break. However, they are hesitant to deploy a six-man rotation due to concerns about bullpen usage and managing the rest of the pitching staff. [ more ]