Thanks to an eight-run fifth inning that included Andy Pages‘ first major league home run, the Dodgers beat the Mets 10-0 on Sunday to avoid being swept at home. Even so, they’re off to a sluggish start this season after committing nearly $1 billion in free agent contracts this past winter and pushing their payroll…
Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports C’mon now. You don’t really believe in Reed Garrett. Honestly, you might not even know who he is unless you’re a Mets fan or really into interchangeable middle relievers. Garrett debuted for the Tigers in 2019, tossing 15.1 forgettable innings. He departed for Japan and pitched for the Seibu Lions for…
Reggie Hildred-USA TODAY Sports The Washington Nationals are 10-11 coming out of last weekend’s 2019 World Series rematch with Houston, which is a mild surprise. I thought they’d finish way off the back of the pack in the NL East, and based on how the Marlins have faceplanted out of the gate, it seems I…
Last week, Andrew Golden of the Washington Post asked several Nationals pitchers where they focus their gaze as they prepare to pitch. They all seemed to have different answers. “When we go to the bullpen, that’s what we’re finding out,” said Robert Garcia. “It changes every pitch,” said MacKenzie Gore. I’ve been thinking a lot…
On Sunday, the Los Angeles Dodgers had an eventful day on the field. MLB superstar Shohei Ohtani hit his 176th career home run, becoming the Japanese-born player with the most homers in MLB history, surpassing Hideki Matsui. Additionally, rookie Andy Pages also homered for the first time in his career. While Pages received his first…
Lucas Giolito #27 of the Cleveland Guardians pitches against the Detroit Tigers during the first inning at Comerica Park on October 1, 2023 in Detroit, Michigan. | Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images Boston Red Sox starter Lucas Giolito was supposed to be a key member of their rotation, having signed a multi-year deal with the…
The Los Angeles Dodgers signed Yoshinobu Yamamoto for $325 million over 12 years in the offseason. Yamamoto, a pitcher who boasted a 1.21 ERA in his last season in Japan, has struggled in MLB with a 4.50 ERA. Despite two scoreless outings, he has given up 11 earned runs in his other three games. MLB…
(Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images) The New York Yankees lost against the Oakland Athletics on Monday afternoon. The defeat, however, was in no way Carlos Rodon’s fault. Rodon started the game and delivered a strong performance, continuing his impressive form from this season. Despite a rough 2023 season due to health issues, Rodon has improved…
Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon began the season with five hitless games, drawing criticism from fans and media. However, he found success at the top of the Angels lineup with his strong plate discipline, despite his diminishing power. Unfortunately, Rendon sustained a left hamstring strain, landing him on the injured list. Angels insider…
(Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images) The New York Yankees didn’t build enough outfield depth last season and were forced to use the likes of Jake Bauers, Willy Calhoun, Billy McKinney, Franchy Cordero, and Estevan Florial more than they would have preferred. They learned the lesson, and made it a priority to reinforce the outfield in…
