Roki Sasaki’s home debut for the Los Angeles Dodgers ended in the second inning Saturday night after the touted right-hander again struggled with his control. Sasaki issued four walks while throwing 61 pitches to just 12 batters before manager Dave Roberts pulled him with two outs and two Detroit Tigers on base. Sasaki allowed two runs and three singles while repeatedly falling … [Read more...] about Roki Sasaki pulled from Dodger Stadium debut in 2nd inning after more struggles with his control
Archives for March 2025
Offense Still Wanted, Astros’ Pitching Leads The Way in 2-1 Victory Over Mets
Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images Entering the season, I anticipated that the Astros’ pitching staff, particularly the starting rotation, would be a strength of this roster. We all know what Framber Valdez is capable of on any given start, but I am also bullish on the other arms within the rotation. If Hunter Brown and Spencer Arrighetti can continue their upward … [Read more...] about Offense Still Wanted, Astros’ Pitching Leads The Way in 2-1 Victory Over Mets
Red Sox DH Rafael Devers is 1st big leaguer with 10 strikeouts in 3 games to open a season
Boston Red Sox designated hitter Rafael Devers has become the first major league player to strike out 10 times in the first three games of a season. Devers went 0 for 4 with three more strikeouts Saturday night in Boston’s 4-3 loss to the Texas Rangers, including his last at-bat in the ninth inning when he swung and missed a 92.3 mph cutter from former teammate Chris Martin. … [Read more...] about Red Sox DH Rafael Devers is 1st big leaguer with 10 strikeouts in 3 games to open a season
Game 3 Thread. March 29, 2025, 6:15 CT. Mets @ Astros
Photo by Kevin M. Cox/MLB Photos via Getty Images Spencer Arrighetti gets his first start Check out the pre-game analysis HERE. … [Read more...] about Game 3 Thread. March 29, 2025, 6:15 CT. Mets @ Astros
Scherzer allows 2 HRs, leaves Blue Jays debut after 3 innings because of right lat soreness
Three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer left his debut start with the Toronto Blue Jays because of soreness in his right lat muscle. Facing Baltimore, Scherzer allowed two runs and three hits, including two solo home runs. He threw 45 pitches in three innings, 28 for strikes. Scherzer struck out one and walked none. Earlier this month, the 40-year-old Scherzer had a … [Read more...] about Scherzer allows 2 HRs, leaves Blue Jays debut after 3 innings because of right lat soreness