The Baltimore Orioles’ starting rotation is set to receive a significant boost with the anticipated return of Kyle Bradish. After a successful recovery from a right UCL sprain that threatened to derail his 2024 campaign, the promising right-hander is poised to rejoin the team this week.
Bradish’s impending activation comes at an opportune time for the Orioles, who have been navigating the early stages of the season with a depleted pitching staff.
In a strategic move aimed at fortifying their bullpen for a highly anticipated series against their National League West rivals, the San Diego Padres have reshuffled their relief corps. Ahead of the three-game set at Dodger Stadium, the Padres recalled left-hander Adrián Morejón while designating right-hander Pedro Avila for assignment.
The decision to part ways with Avila, who is out of minor league options, was a tough one for the Padres’ brass.
In a highly anticipated matchup against the San Diego Padres, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, the promising rookie pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers, delivered a solid performance despite not factoring into the decision. Yamamoto showcased his potential, striking out six batters over five innings while allowing three runs on four hits and one walk.
The game started on a challenging note for Yamamoto, as he surrendered a towering 390-foot home run to Manny Machado in the first inning.
In the battle of Eugene softball titans, it was Sheldon’s Olivia Gilhuber who emerged victorious with a stellar performance against cross-town rivals Willamette on Tuesday. The hard-throwing righty was utterly dominant, spinning two perfect innings without allowing a hit or run.
Gilhuber’s gem was the decisive factor as Sheldon edged out Willamette by a narrow score. With the win, the Irish have now won an eye-popping 21 consecutive home games dating back to last season, cementing their reputation as a formidable force at their friendly confines.
In a spring training outing that left both fans and pundits scratching their heads, top Nationals pitching prospect MacKenzie Gore put on a dazzling yet wildly inconsistent display against the New York Mets. The young flamethrower racked up an eye-popping 10 strikeouts over 4 2/3 innings, showcasing electric stuff that had Mets hitters flailing helplessly at his blazing fastball and wicked breaking balls.
However, Gore’s dominance was offset by a series of baffling lapses in command and control.
As the 2024 MLB season approaches, the Kansas City Royals have made a bold statement by naming Cole Ragans as their Opening Day starter against the Minnesota Twins. At just 26 years old, Ragans has already established himself as a rising star in the Royals’ pitching rotation, and his selection for the prestigious opening game is a testament to the faith the organization has placed in his abilities.
Ragans’ journey to this point has been far from easy.
In a scene that transported baseball fans back to the glory days of the late 1990s and early 2000s, legendary manager Joe Torre made a surprise return to the New York Yankees’ dugout on Monday, taking the mound to remove starting pitcher Carlos Rodón during a spring training game against the Detroit Tigers.
The 83-year-old Torre, who guided the Yankees to four World Series championships between 1996 and 2007, was invited by current manager Aaron Boone to serve as a guest instructor during the team’s spring training camp in Tampa, Florida.
