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Cubs Bullets Spotlight PCA Breakout, Brown’s Bounce, and Wicks on Deck
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Cubs Bullets Spotlight PCA Breakout, Brown’s Bounce, and Wicks on Deck

Bleacher Nation’s Cubs bullets roundup highlights Pete Crow-Armstrong’s continued improvement after a rough stretch, ben Brown delivering another positive start amid the team’s nine-game skid, and Jacob Webb’s velocity surge and solid peripherals hinting at bullpen upside, plus the Cubs naming Jordan Wicks to start in Pittsburgh. The piece also threads in broader MLB notes (including the Astros’ no-hitter) and ongoing Chicago sports coverage.

Astros No-Hit Rangers 9-0 Behind Imai and Bullpen
sports13 hours ago

Astros No-Hit Rangers 9-0 Behind Imai and Bullpen

Houston’s pitching staff combined to no-hit Texas 9-0, with Tatsuya Imai tossing six innings before Steven Okert and Alimber Santa finished the job; the 22nd combined no-hitter in MLB history and the Astros’ fourth in franchise history. The win improves Houston to 24-31, puts them four games back in the AL West, and comes amid a four-game win streak and eight wins in 12 games.

Rainy-day bullpen gamble costs Red Sox in 6-5 loss to Twins
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Rainy-day bullpen gamble costs Red Sox in 6-5 loss to Twins

In a rain-soaked Fenway Park game, the Red Sox fell 6-5 to the Minnesota Twins after interim manager Chad Tracy rolled the dice in the sixth by sending 35-year-old Tyron Guerrero to protect a one-run lead; Guerrero, making his second major-league appearance of the decade, retired two of four batters as Boston’s ongoing bullpen experimentation continues and the club sits near the bottom of the AL East.

Red Sox feast on Royals' miscues for a 7-1 win in KC
sports6 days ago

Red Sox feast on Royals' miscues for a 7-1 win in KC

Boston capitalized on a string of Kansas City miscues and a rough start from Bailey Falter (after Kris Bubic’s elbow soreness) to roll to a 7-1 victory in Kansas City. The Sox took the lead thanks to defensive errors, then pulled away in the ninth with Jarren Duran belting a three‑run homer and reaching base four times, while Isiah Kiner‑Falefa also reached base four times. The bullpen locked things down late, giving Boston a win built more on gifts than guts.

Phillies Pull Painter After 69-Pitch Quality Start, Stott Delivers Late for 5-4 Win
sports7 days ago

Phillies Pull Painter After 69-Pitch Quality Start, Stott Delivers Late for 5-4 Win

Rookie pitcher Andrew Painter turned in a six-inning quality start versus the Reds but was pulled after 69 pitches to protect him, as Bohm’s go-ahead homer in the seventh gave Philadelphia the lead. The bullpen faltered with Keller, Alvarado and Kerkering allowing runs, but Bryson Stott hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the eighth to cap a 5-4 Phillies win.

Sasaki's Seven-Strikeout Gem Fuels Dodgers' Series Sweep of Angels
sports8 days ago

Sasaki's Seven-Strikeout Gem Fuels Dodgers' Series Sweep of Angels

Dodgers right-hander Roki Sasaki delivered a career-long seven innings with eight strikeouts, mixing a forkball, slider and a newly debuted splitter to shut down the Angels in a 10-1 win that completed the series sweep in Anaheim. The Dodgers added left-hander Eric Lauer to bolster the bullpen amid injuries, and made several roster moves as they push for depth and momentum.

Tim Hill's third-base gamble sinks Yankees in Milwaukee
sports16 days ago

Tim Hill's third-base gamble sinks Yankees in Milwaukee

In Milwaukee, the Yankees led 3-2 in the 10th until reliever Tim Hill tried to force out a runner at third on Brice Turang's grounder instead of throwing to first, loading the bases and setting up a Brewers walk-off sacrifice fly by William Contreras. Aaron Judge's throw from right was offline, and Hill later admitted the decision was bad, costing New York the game in extras.

Yankees Promote Spencer Jones, Call Up Kervin Castro to Strengthen Bullpen
sports18 days ago

Yankees Promote Spencer Jones, Call Up Kervin Castro to Strengthen Bullpen

New York promoted top outfield prospect Spencer Jones to the majors after injuries thinned the outfield, and recalled right-hander Kervin Castro from Scranton to bolster the bullpen; Brendan Beck is expected to be sent back to Scranton to remain stretched out as a starter. Jones has shown thump and improving contact this spring, posting a .258/.366/.592 line with 11 homers in 33 games, while Castro brings MLB experience and a 3.14 ERA in 14.1 innings at Scranton this season, and the moves expand the 40-man roster as the Yankees juggle lineup and bullpen needs.

Marlins Call Up Minor League Ace Josh Ekness for MLB Debut
sports24 days ago

Marlins Call Up Minor League Ace Josh Ekness for MLB Debut

The Miami Marlins selected the contract of pitching prospect Josh Ekness from Triple-A Jacksonville, adding him to the 26-man roster after optioning Cade Gibson to Triple-A following a rough relief appearance; Ekness, a 12th-round pick with a high minor-league strikeout rate and a fastball/sweeper mix, could make his MLB debut soon and provide bullpen depth as Pete Fairbanks deals with a nerve-issue in his throwing hand.