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Ohtani’s Pitching Renaissance Prompts Dodgers to Pace His Power
sports20 days ago

Ohtani’s Pitching Renaissance Prompts Dodgers to Pace His Power

Ohtani is thriving as a pitcher for the Dodgers, turning in another seven innings with eight strikeouts as the team safeguards his workload by giving him plate‑appearance “breathers.” Through six starts he sits with a 0.97 ERA, six quality starts, and a .160 opponent average, aided by improved fastball command and a smoother delivery after elbow/shoulder adjustments, hinting at a Cy Young‑caliber season even as his hitting takes a backseat for now.

Yamamoto’s Mission: Pitching His Way to Baseball’s Best
sports1 month ago

Yamamoto’s Mission: Pitching His Way to Baseball’s Best

Dodgers ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto is pushing toward being viewed as baseball’s best, turning in six-plus innings to move to 2-1 with a 2.50 ERA while aiming to finish more seventh innings and reach 200 innings this season. He emphasizes step-by-step progress, aided by a grueling off-season program under trainer Osamu Yada, and remains motivated by Shohei Ohtani’s praise but focused on steady improvement.

Skubal’s $32M arbitration win reshapes Tigers’ rotation and pay
sports3 months ago

Skubal’s $32M arbitration win reshapes Tigers’ rotation and pay

Tarik Skubal won the largest arbitration award in MLB history, earning $32 million for 2026 after back-to-back Cy Young–caliber seasons, placing him in a record-setting stride for arb bids. Detroit still gets a formidable one-two in Skubal and Framber Valdez (three-year, $115 million) as they push toward a payroll near or over $200 million and toward the luxury tax. The ruling could influence future arb outcomes for elite pitchers and impact Skubal’s looming free-agent talks, with projections suggesting a multi-year deal around $400 million.

AL Cy Young Finalists Include Skubal, Brown, and Crochet
sports6 months ago

AL Cy Young Finalists Include Skubal, Brown, and Crochet

Hunter Brown, an Astros pitcher and Cy Young finalist, is eligible for a Prospect Promotion Incentive (PPI) pick in the 2026 draft due to his performance and prospect status, earning the team an extra pick despite not winning the award. This incentive is part of MLB's efforts to reduce service time manipulation, rewarding players who meet specific criteria with additional draft picks.

2025 Baseball Award Finalists Revealed
sports6 months ago

2025 Baseball Award Finalists Revealed

The BBWAA announced the finalists for the 2025 MLB awards, including MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year, and Manager of the Year, with winners to be revealed next week. Notable contenders include Aaron Judge and Cal Raleigh for MVP, Shohei Ohtani and Kyle Schwarber for the NL MVP, and others across both leagues. The awards will be announced from November 10 to 13.

Zack Wheeler Announces 2027 as His Retirement Year
sports11 months ago

Zack Wheeler Announces 2027 as His Retirement Year

Zack Wheeler plans to retire after his current Phillies contract ends in 2027 to spend more time with his family, despite his continued high-level performance that could warrant further contracts. He has been a top pitcher for the Phillies, with multiple Cy Young considerations, and is committed to walking away at his planned time, though his excellence on the mound suggests he might keep pitching if he chooses.

Dodgers Secure Ace Blake Snell with Five-Year Contract
sports1 year ago

Dodgers Secure Ace Blake Snell with Five-Year Contract

The Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed to a five-year, $182-million contract with two-time Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell, pending a physical. This move aims to bolster their pitching staff as they look to defend their World Series title. Snell, known for his impressive strikeout rate and postseason success, joins a rotation that includes Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and Tyler Glasnow. Despite past durability issues, Snell's strong second half last season reestablished him as a top pitcher on the market.

MLB Awards Finalists Announced: Ohtani, Judge, Soto Lead the Pack
sports1 year ago

MLB Awards Finalists Announced: Ohtani, Judge, Soto Lead the Pack

The Baseball Writers Association of America has announced the finalists for the 2024 MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year, and Manager of the Year awards. Notable developments include Emmanuel Clase's rare top-three Cy Young finish as a reliever and Paul Skenes' impressive rookie season earning him a Cy Young finalist spot. Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge are favorites for MVP, while the Rookie of the Year and Manager of the Year awards remain open. Winners will be announced from November 18 to 21.