New York Yankees left-hander Nestor Cortes found himself in a surprising position when he was used as a reliever against the Cubs. Despite being an All-Star in 2022 and having worked as a starter since midway through the 2021 season, Cortes was thrown a curveball by the Yankees’ decision to demote him from the starting
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Atlanta Braves infielder Whit Merrifield faced a setback in his season when he suffered a left foot fracture during a game against the Toronto Blue Jays. The injury occurred after he fouled a ball off his foot, leading to a CT scan and MRI that confirmed the fracture. Initially, the prognosis was grim, with expectations
Texas Rangers pitcher Jacob deGrom, a two-time Cy Young Award winner, showcased his talent and readiness in his recent rehab start for Double-A Frisco. The right-hander delivered an impressive performance by striking out five batters, allowing only one hit, and throwing 49 pitches with an impressive 35 strikes. This strong showing has sparked excitement among
The New York Yankees are currently facing a critical decision regarding one of their top prospects, Jasson Domínguez. Despite his stellar performance in Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, the Yankees have opted to keep him in the minors for the time being. General manager Brian Cashman emphasized that Domínguez is doing everything right, but the team is prioritizing
The Pittsburgh Pirates made a significant move on Thursday by designating Domingo Germán for assignment. Germán, who pitched a perfect game last year, was let go by the team after a poor performance in which he allowed seven runs — six earned — and seven hits over three innings. This move signals a potential end
The New York Yankees faced a tough loss against the Texas Rangers, with Clay Holmes giving up his major-league-high 11th blown save of the season. This heartbreaking defeat came in the form of a game-ending grand slam by Wyatt Langford, following a single by Carson Kelly and consecutive walks to Josh Smith and Marcus Semien.
The recent incident involving Whit Merrifield being hit by an errant fastball during a game between the Atlanta Braves and the Colorado Rockies has shed light on the growing concerns regarding the current state of pitching in Major League Baseball. Merrifield, who was hit in the head by a 94.5 mph fastball, expressed his frustration
The New York Yankees faced a setback in their recent game against the Texas Rangers when their ace pitcher, Gerrit Cole, had to exit the game prematurely due to a right calf cramp. Despite his efforts to alleviate the discomfort, Cole made the decision to step down after his warmup pitches in the seventh inning.
The Chicago White Sox find themselves in the midst of a historically bad losing streak, with their latest skid extended to 11 games after a 13-3 rout at the hands of the Baltimore Orioles. This loss marked the 20th straight defeat in games where Chris Flexen started, surpassing the previous record held by Chris Capuano
Darren Baker, son of former MLB player and manager Dusty Baker, fulfilled his childhood dream when he was called up to the Washington Nationals on Sunday. The 25-year-old second baseman had spent years immersed in the world of baseball, but it was on that particular morning that he woke up as a major leaguer. Baker
The Chicago White Sox suffered a devastating 2-0 loss to the New York Mets, marking their franchise-record 107th loss of the season. This loss surpasses the previous record set by the 1970 team, highlighting the abysmal performance of the White Sox this season. The team also completed a historic 0-10 homestand, a first in franchise
The St. Louis Cardinals secured a monumental victory at Yankee Stadium, defeating the New York Yankees 6-5. This marks the first regular-season win for the Cardinals at Yankee Stadium, highlighting a historic achievement for the team. Led by Brendan Donovan’s impressive three-run homer and Kyle Gibson’s stellar pitching performance, the Cardinals showcased their strength and