According to Mandy Bell of MLB.com, the Cleveland Guardians have removed right-hander Alex Cobb from their American League Championship Series roster due to an acute low back strain. Cobb departed Game 1 after 2 2/3 innings, surrendering three runs on five hits and three walks. To fill the roster vacancy, the Guardians have added Ben Lively, who may potentially start in Cobb’s … [Read more...] about Guardians Replace Veteran Pitcher with Fresh Face for ALCS
SF Giants Pitching Coach Steps Down After One Season
San Francisco Giants pitching coach Bryan Price has stepped down from his position after one season with the team. This season, the Giants’ pitching was not what you would call solid, but Price was not the root of the issue. He is a pitching coach with expertise but unfortunately, the Giants have gone downhill with their pitching starting from last season. Last season, the … [Read more...] about SF Giants Pitching Coach Steps Down After One Season
The Early Outlook for the Phillies Starting Rotation in 2025
The outlook for the Philadelphia Phillies starting rotation in 2025 is, at this point, very similar to 2024. Zack Wheeler, Cristopher Sánchez, and Aaron Nola are all under contract through at least through the 2027 season. Ranger Suárez is free agent-eligible after the 2025 season. Unlike other areas of the team, the starting rotation will not drastically change in 2025. … [Read more...] about The Early Outlook for the Phillies Starting Rotation in 2025
Shortstop’s Strong 2024 Something to Build On for Rockies
Ezequiel Tovar finished a strong 2024 campaign as the star shortstop for the Colorado Rockies. How will he build on this for 2025? The Rockies finished with 100+ losses for the second consecutive season (61-101), but Tovar and center fielder Brenton Doyle emerged as young franchise players who Colorado could build around. Tovar signed a seven-year, $63.5 million contract … [Read more...] about Shortstop’s Strong 2024 Something to Build On for Rockies
Red Sox Slugger Faces Lengthy Recovery After Offseason Surgery
On the final day of the regular season, Boston Red Sox outfielder/designated hitter Masataka Yoshida revealed that he had been playing through discomfort in his right shoulder. “When I had swing and misses I felt it a little bit, but I felt like I could keep swinging and playing so that’s why I kept playing,” Yoshida said via translator Yutaro Yamaguchi. According to Ian Browne … [Read more...] about Red Sox Slugger Faces Lengthy Recovery After Offseason Surgery