Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has announced that right-hander Landon Knack will get a second start when his rotation spot comes around, per Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. He will most likely face the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium. Dave Roberts said Landon Knack will stick around for at least one more turn through the rotation. TBD which day it’ll be against the … [Read more...] about Dodgers Spot Starter Knack Gets a Second Chance
Is Mark Vientos’ Slump Worrisome for the Mets?
Mark Vientos is going through it. Vientos’ slump is one of the worst in baseball thus far. In 2024, he had his best season yet for the New York Mets, slashing .266/.322/.516, and posting the first positive WAR season of his career. So, why hasn’t he been able to carry this success over to 2025 yet? Mark Vientos Mired in Early Slump at the Plate Behind The Numbers Vientos is … [Read more...] about Is Mark Vientos’ Slump Worrisome for the Mets?
Cincinnati Reds’ Bottom Barrel Outfield Production
It has not been a pretty start to the 2025 campaign out in Cincinnati. Their outfield has been a big reason for their struggles. The Reds outfield core of TJ Freidl, Jake Fraley, Blake Dunn, and Gavin Lux were expected to be towards the bottom of the league regarding overall production, but they have somehow underperformed their already low expectations. Jake Fraley The Reds … [Read more...] about Cincinnati Reds’ Bottom Barrel Outfield Production
Rehab Stints Coming for Mets’ Francisco Álvarez and Jeff McNeil
The New York Mets injury news has taken a positive turn as Francisco Álvarez and Jeff McNeil are close to returning. Both players took batting practice on the field Tuesday for the first time since suffering their respective injuries. According to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com, Mets manager Carlos Mendoza confirmed that Álvarez and McNeil are both set for rehab assignments, marking … [Read more...] about Rehab Stints Coming for Mets’ Francisco Álvarez and Jeff McNeil
Former World Series Champion Octavio Dotel Dies in Roof Collapse
Octavio Dotel, a former Major League Baseball pitcher and World Series champion, has tragically passed away in a roof collapse at the Jet Set club in Santo Domingo, according to multiple sources, including Diario Libre. The incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday morning, and while details are still emerging, reports indicate that nearly 45 people have died, including … [Read more...] about Former World Series Champion Octavio Dotel Dies in Roof Collapse