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 Detroit Tigers inch closer to opening day, the battle for rotation spots intensifies. Today, right-hander Casey Mize takes the mound for his final audition of the spring, as the Tigers face off against the Minnesota Twins in a Grapefruit League exhibition.
Mize, the Tigers’ former No. 1 overall pick, is making his return from back and elbow surgeries that sidelined him for the entirety of the 2022 campaign. His performance this spring has been encouraging, with a 3.
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.
