Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal had an exam that showed no structural damage after he felt some tightness on his left side on Friday. Tigers manager A.J. Hinch says “the scan came back clean,” and “it's all good news.” Hinch says Skubal returned to Detroit after the test. The left-hander is expected to have his next post-start throwing day on Monday. The reigning AL Cy Young … [Read more...] about Tigers ace Tarik Skubal has clean scan after experiencing tightness on his left side
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Tigers’ Skubal leaves game against Marlins after experiencing left side tightness
Detroit Tigers star left-hander Tarik Skubal will undergo tests after he left the club’s 8-2 loss to the Miami Marlins in the fourth inning Friday night after experiencing tightness in his left side. The reigning AL Cy Young Award winner — and favorite to repeat this year — allowed a leadoff single to Heriberto Hernández and then retired Eric Wagaman on a flyout to center field … [Read more...] about Tigers’ Skubal leaves game against Marlins after experiencing left side tightness
Aaron Judge hits his 362nd career homer, passing Joe DiMaggio for 4th in New York Yankees history
New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge has hit his 362nd home run, breaking a tie with Hall of Famer Joe DiMaggio and taking sole possession of fourth place on the franchise’s career list. One game after Judge homered twice to tie DiMaggio with President Donald Trump at Yankee Stadium, the Yankees captain hit the second pitch he saw from Boston’s Lucas Giolito over the Green … [Read more...] about Aaron Judge hits his 362nd career homer, passing Joe DiMaggio for 4th in New York Yankees history
Astros trade relief pitcher Ryan Pressly to Cubs
There was a trade made on Sunday between the Chicago Cubs and Houston Astros. According to Mark Polishuk of MLB Trade Rumors,” the Houston Astros traded relief pitcher Ryan Pressly of Dallas, Texas to the Chicago Cubs. In addition to Pressly, the Cubs will receive $5 million in cash. The Astros are receiving a starting pitching prospect they must be very high on– Juan Bello of … [Read more...] about Astros trade relief pitcher Ryan Pressly to Cubs
Jacob deGrom gets present in Citi Field return: a 6-run lead before throwing his first pitch
Jacob deGrom received a present in his return to Citi Field: a six-run lead before he threw a pitch. He was greeted with applause when he came out to warm up before his first appearance against the New York Mets since leaving in December 2022. A two-time Cy Young Award winner who went 82-57 in nine seasons for the Mets, deGrom received a somewhat muted response when he took the … [Read more...] about Jacob deGrom gets present in Citi Field return: a 6-run lead before throwing his first pitch