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Mets Weigh Zach Thornton Spot Start Amid Holmes Injury
sports8 days ago

Mets Weigh Zach Thornton Spot Start Amid Holmes Injury

The Mets plan to promote pitching prospect Zach Thornton this week, potentially giving him a spot start or a bulk role behind an opener, as they cope with Clay Holmes’s fractured fibula. Thornton, 24 and a 2023 fifth-round pick, posted strong numbers in 2025 across High-A/Double-A and has continued to perform in 2026, noted for his command despite a 91 mph fastball. With 40-man roster space required and Holmes sidelined into August, the Mets will decide whether Thornton sticks beyond the upcoming outing or returns to the minors, while Manaea, Myers, or other farm arms could handle subsequent turns.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#mets#mlb#pitching
Miz Misiorowski Arrives with Thunderous 103 mph Fastballs, 11-K Debut
fantasy-sports17 days ago

Miz Misiorowski Arrives with Thunderous 103 mph Fastballs, 11-K Debut

Milwaukee’s Jacob Misiorowski arrived with a bang in his Yankee Stadium debut, averaging 103 mph on his fastball, throwing 41 pitches over 100 mph in six innings, and striking out 11 while nearly pulling off an immaculate inning. The dominant display, including a nasty 98 mph slider, suggests a high-upside rookie could be a fantasy breakout candidate, with the piece also touching on other notable performances and waiver notes from the night.

via Razzball|
#fantasy-baseball#fantasy-sports#misiorowski
Yankees Rise as the AL Favorite Behind Elite Hitting and Deep Pitching
sports18 days ago

Yankees Rise as the AL Favorite Behind Elite Hitting and Deep Pitching

New York owns a 26–12 record atop the American League and looks like October favorites, powered by a potent lineup led by Ben Rice (.343/.455/.759, 1.214 OPS) alongside Aaron Judge and Cody Bellinger, with Giancarlo Stanton sidelined by a calf strain. The rotation has been elite even without two top starters, posting a 3.04 ERA and leading in fewest barrels per plate appearance (4.1%) and balls in the air (52.1%), and the bullpen should improve as Ryan Weathers slots in. With Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodón nearing returns and the rest of the AL showing cracks, New York stands as the team to beat this season.

via Sports Illustrated|
#american-league#baseball#mlb
Ohtani’s Pitching Renaissance Prompts Dodgers to Pace His Power
sports21 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.

via Sports Illustrated|
#baseball#cy-young#dodgers
Two-Game Showdown: Giants and Phillies Open Split Doubleheader
sports26 days ago

Two-Game Showdown: Giants and Phillies Open Split Doubleheader

The San Francisco Giants and Philadelphia Phillies will play a split doubleheader after Wednesday's postponement, with Game 1 at 9:35 a.m. PT featuring Logan Webb vs. Christopher Sánchez, and Game 2 at 2:35 p.m. PT (Giants' starter for the second game not yet announced, possible bullpen game) while the Phillies will start Andrew Painter; both clubs can add a 27th man for the day.

via McCovey Chronicles|
#doubleheader#giants#mlb
Ohtani to Pitch, Sit at the Plate as Dodgers Balance Two-Way Role
sports29 days ago

Ohtani to Pitch, Sit at the Plate as Dodgers Balance Two-Way Role

Dodgers will have Shohei Ohtani pitch on Tuesday against the Marlins but sit him from hitting to balance his two-way workload, using five days’ rest for his start. He owns a 0.38 ERA through four starts and has shown recent hot hitting, going 3-for-3 with a homer and then another three-hit game, as the team aims to maximize his mound impact while preserving his bat and Cy Young aspirations.

via The New York Times|
#dodgers#mlb#ohtani
Cubs ride Phillies' miscues to 7-3 win
sports1 month ago

Cubs ride Phillies' miscues to 7-3 win

The Phillies’ pitching woes continue as they drop a 7-3 decision to the Cubs, with Luzardo allowing early baserunners, Kerkering succumbing to inherited runners, and Chicago pushing ahead to a 6-1 lead after Hoerner and Suzuki homered off relievers. Bryce Harper homered for Philly in the eighth, but Jose Alvarado’s rough ninth opened the door for a late Cubs cushion. The Phillies threatened in the ninth but Turner popped out with the tying run at the plate, and Taijuan Walker is lineup-bound for the next game after an opener.

via The Good Phight|
#baseball#cubs#mlb
Offense Takes Center Stage in Mets’ Rough Start
sports1 month ago

Offense Takes Center Stage in Mets’ Rough Start

The Mets’ rough start is driven mainly by an underperforming offense that’s well below preseason projections, with top hitters failing to get on track; defense has improved and the rotation is middling rather than disastrous, while the bullpen remains a work in progress. If the hitters like Bichette, Lindor, and Semien heat up and the team translates contact into better power, they could rebound toward their projected production, but offense is the primary culprit so far.

via The New York Times|
#baseball#mets#mlb
Cubs Brace for Philly Test and a Brutal Early Schedule
sports1 month ago

Cubs Brace for Philly Test and a Brutal Early Schedule

The Cubs face a brutal stretch starting with a series in Philadelphia and a tougher-than-expected slate that includes Mets and other tough opponents, all while rotation depth is strained by injuries (Cade Horton and Justin Steele out for now, with Boyd likely sidelined). Replacements Javier Assad and Colin Rea will start early, and Shota Imanaga is set for the finale as Chicago contends with a Phillies lineup that hits right-handed pitching well; Moises Ballesteros is emerging as a bright spot as the Cubs navigate the grind.

via Bleacher Nation|
#cubs#mlb#note-ensure-five-tags-only