The recent incident involving Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Ryne Nelson serves as a stark reminder of the dangers that pitchers face on the mound. In the second inning of a game against the San Francisco Giants, Nelson was struck on the pitching elbow by a line drive off the bat of Mike Yastrzemski. Although X-rays ultimately
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In a dominant pitching performance, Bryce Miller and three relievers held the Cincinnati Reds to just one hit in a 5-1 victory to complete a three-game sweep. Miller, now with a 3-1 record, gave up a solo home run to Elly De La Cruz in the second inning, but was otherwise untouchable over six innings.
In a surprising turn of events, Darcy Adanna Esemonu, the woman who accused former major league pitcher Trevor Bauer of sexual assault, has been indicted by a grand jury in Arizona on felony charges of fraudulent schemes and theft by extortion. The indictment, dated March 19 and filed in the Superior Court of Arizona in
During Monday night’s game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Colorado Rockies left-hander Kyle Freeland found himself in a precarious situation. As he was used as a pinch runner in the ninth inning, Freeland appeared to injure his right, non-throwing shoulder. This raised concerns among fans and team staff alike, considering Freeland’s importance as the team’s Opening
Kenley Jansen, a Boston Red Sox reliever, recently expressed his frustration with the quality of baseballs being used in games. He mentioned that when playing in cold and windy weather, combined with poorly rubbed balls, it becomes difficult to predict where the ball is going. Jansen’s concern raises questions about the consistency and reliability of
The Detroit Tigers faced a brutal defeat at the hands of the Minnesota Twins in a marathon 12th inning that saw third baseman Zach McKinstry responsible for allowing six runs. The Twins capitalized on a bases-loaded walk and a critical error by McKinstry, ultimately leading to an 11-5 victory over the Tigers in the first
The Atlanta Braves recent announcement about ace pitcher Spencer Strider missing the rest of the season due to UCL surgery has once again brought into focus the challenges faced by Major League Baseball pitchers. The surgery, performed by Dr. Keith Meister, made use of an internal brace to repair the ulnar collateral ligament. While this
Bobby Witt Jr. showcased his talent with a remarkable four-hit game, including two home runs and five RBIs. His exceptional performance played a crucial role in the Kansas City Royals’ victory over the Houston Astros. Witt’s offensive prowess was on full display, demonstrating his ability to impact the game significantly. A Surprising Turnaround for Vinnie
The Chicago White Sox are facing a significant setback with third baseman Yoan Moncada being sidelined for at least three months and possibly up to six months due to a left adductor strain. This announcement came after Moncada collapsed while running to first base in a recent game against the Cleveland Guardians. The injury was
The Baltimore Orioles made waves in the baseball world by calling up their top prospect, Jackson Holliday, after an impressive start to the season at Triple-A. This move has the potential to not only boost the Orioles’ lineup but also to garner them an additional first-round draft pick through the Prospect Promotion Incentive. Jackson Holliday,
Julio Urias, the former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher, is facing serious legal trouble after being charged with five misdemeanors following his September arrest for alleged domestic violence. The charges include spousal battery, false imprisonment, assault, and two counts of domestic battery involving a dating relationship. These charges, filed by the city attorney’s office in Los
The much-anticipated rehab start of Justin Verlander for the Houston Astros’ Triple-A Sugar Land Space Cowboys did not go as smoothly as fans had hoped. The veteran right-hander struggled, allowing six earned runs and only pitching into the fourth inning. Despite striking out six batters, Verlander faced challenges with his control, throwing 46 of 65