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sports7 hours ago•2 min saved

Red Sox’s Surprising Path: Elite Pitching and a Questionable Batting Order

The 2026 Red Sox are 1.5 games out of a wild-card spot heading into the All-Star break, buoyed by a pitching staff that’s among the best and several All-Star selections, but their offense is the main obstacle. A healthy Opening Day–style lineup—Anthony, Rafaela, Contreras, Abreu, Gonzalez, Story, Duran, Durbin, Narvaez—could close the gap, yet Boston likely needs another impactful bat to really contend, potentially via a deadline trade that could trade pitching depth for hitting. With the AL’s current mediocrity, a postseason run isn’t crazy, but success depends on lineup health and whether the team chooses to buy or sell at the deadline.

via Over the Monster|

#lineup #mlb #pitching

sports2 days ago•22 min saved

Cubs Aim for Baltimore Sweep Behind Peterson’s Third Cubs Start

The Cubs head to Baltimore looking for a sweep, sending David Peterson for his third Cubs start after a rocky second outing; Chicago also boasts strong numbers against left-handed pitching this season. Baltimore counters with Trevor Rogers, who has shown recent form after a rough stretch. First pitch is at 12:35 pm CT, with MARQ on TV and 104.3 The Score providing radio coverage, and the Camden Yards weather listing 83 degrees with wind blowing out.

via Bleacher Nation|

#cubs #lineups #mlb

sports3 days ago•6 min saved

Peralta Tests PitchCalls as Mets Pivot Toward Trade Value

Mets right-hander Freddy Peralta, a top trade chip, tried calling some of his own pitches with PitchCom for the first time this season in a 4 2/3-inning start against Atlanta. Despite a subpar overall line, he leaned on a broader mix (including a season-high number of sweepers) and averaged 95.1 mph on his fastball, signaling improved form that could boost his value ahead of the Aug. 3 deadline. With an $8 million salary and a strong track record, Peralta remains attractive to contenders (Cubs, Padres, Blue Jays, Rays, among others) as New York looks to sellers amid a difficult season.

via The New York Times|

#freddy-peralta #mlb-trade-deadline #new-york-mets

sports8 days ago•16 min saved

Waldrep's Return Triggers Caution in Thursday's SP Roundup

Pitcher List’s 7/2 SP Roundup reviews Thursday’s starters, noting Hurston Waldrep’s return as more of a cautionary outing than a breakout and advising against overpaying for him. Standouts include Bryce Miller’s dominant 7.0 IP, 0 ER, 8 K performance; Jacob Misiorowski’s 10 Ks over five innings; Ian Seymour’s SWATCH-heavy outing; Walbert Ureña’s changeup success; and Alan Rangel’s four-shutout frames. Others struggled, with Dustin May, Framber Valdez, Roki Sasaki, and Slade Cecconi among the less encouraging starts. The piece also mentions that streaming picks have moved to the SP Matchups & Streamer Rankings article and invites readers to join Nick Pollack's Twitch Q&A for questions.

via Pitcher List|

#fantasy-baseball #pitcher-list #pitching

sports8 days ago•26 min saved

Skenes’ Slump: Is the Pirates’ downturn on defense, coaching, or the pitcher himself?

Noah Hiles analyzes why Pirates ace Paul Skenes has cooled after a brilliant start to 2026, exploring whether the team’s poor defensive support, recent coaching changes (Marin out, Murphy in), or Skenes’ own adjustments to velocity and pitches (splinker, curve, sinker) explain the slide. With the defense posting the worst fielding value in the NL and clutch metrics slipping, the Pirates need Skenes to rebound, while improvements from defense and coaching could help—yet the ball is ultimately in Skenes’ court to regain his elite form.

via Pittsburgh Post-Gazette|

#baseball #defense #note-extra-tag-would-be-redundant

sports9 days ago•7 min saved

Burns vs Misiorowski: A marquee clash of the league’s top young arms

Chase Burns and Jacob Misiorowski—two 23-year-old NL aces—square off in Milwaukee after major leaps in development, each boasting elite velocity and plus breaking balls. Misiorowski owns one of the league’s fastest fastballs and pairs it with a premier slider and curve, while Burns sits with a 97.9 mph heater from a high arm slot and a sharp slider, with both expanding their changeups as they pursue All-Star and Cy Young trajectories.

via The New York Times|

#baseball #burns #misiorowski

sports12 days ago•19 min saved

Cubs at No. 23: Pitching Run Defines 2026 Mock Draft

The Cubs’ No. 23 pick in the 2026 MLB Draft is expected to go to pitching, with college arms leading the board. Mock drafts favor Ole Miss right-hander Cade Townsend as the safest, most on-brand fit, while USC left-hander Mason Edwards offers a quicker path to the majors. If arms slip, a bat such as Sawyer Strosnider or Zion Rose could slip in, but Chicago’s priority remains pitching to bolster a thinning rotation; Townsend is the most likely outcome, Edwards a strong upside fallback.

via Bleacher Nation|

#cade-townsend #chicago-cubs #mason-edwards

baseball13 days ago•11 min saved

Misiorowski Fires 105.5 mph, Sets Starter Velocity Record

Jacob Misiorowski unleashed a 105.5 mph fastball—the fastest ever by a starting pitcher—and logged six innings with two runs allowed in Milwaukee’s 6-2 win, while a busy night across MLB saw the White Sox steamroll the Royals 22-1, Derek Hill make a jaw-dropping catch to spark the Phillies’ 2-1 win over the Mets, the Rockies’ comeback bid fall short in an 8-7 loss to the Twins, and the Padres prevailing 7-1 against the Dodgers.

via FOX Sports|

#baseball #highlights #misiorowski

sports14 days ago•1 min saved

Braves ride six pitchers to 3-1 win over Giants

The Atlanta Braves defeated the San Francisco Giants 3-1 at Oracle Park, snapping a four-game skid with a six-pitcher effort that included shaky starts from Reynaldo Lopez and Dylan Waldrep but solid work from Dylan Lee, Didier Fuentes and Raisel Iglesias. The offense plated three runs on timely hits: Dominic Smith’s RBI single to score Austin Riley in the second, Ozzie Albies’ RBI single to bring home Mauricio Dubon in the third, and Albies’ sacrifice fly to score Dubon in the fifth. Next up is Bryce Elder vs Logan Webb on Saturday.

via Battery Power|

#braves #giants #mlb

sports14 days ago•19 min saved

Brewers’ pitching edge meets Cubs’ injury woes in Milwaukee series

The Cubs head to Milwaukee riding a hot June offense but enter a series against a Brewers team anchored by strong pitching. With multiple Cubs pitchers on the injured list and two Cubs starters still TBD, Chicago will face Jacob Misiorowski in Game 1 as Colin Rea counters, while Milwaukee’s rotation has posted a 3.52 ERA in June. It’s a tall test for the Cubs, who are chasing a Wild Card spot after a Mets sweep, and winning even one game in Milwaukee would be a meaningful hurdle; note Friday’s game is on Apple TV, and Chicago’s next series after this includes the Padres and Cardinals.

via Bleacher Nation|

#brewers #cubs #injuries

sports20 days ago•3 min saved

Yankees shuffle rosters as Wells returns and Rodríguez to start

The Yankees recall catcher Austin Wells after a stint on the injured list, demote J.C. Escarra, and keep Ali Sánchez as Wells’ backup, while signaling they may seek catching help ahead of the trade deadline. In a separate move, Elmer Rodríguez is recalled to start Sunday in Cincinnati, Gerrit Cole is pushed back for rest during a demanding 16-game stretch, and Jake Bird is optioned to Triple-A to clear a roster spot.

via Pinstripe Alley|

#catching #mlb #pitching

sports24 days ago•15 min saved

Dustin May's Cutter-Driven Breakout Revitalizes Cardinals Pitching

After a rough start to 2026, Dustin May revived his season by leaning into a cutter as his primary fastball, reducing four-seam usage and sharpening location. In 11 starts since the shift, he has a 2.63 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, and higher strikeout rate, aided by reviving his curveball as a complementary weapon, with coaching discussions emphasizing optimal usage and pitch sequencing to unlock his performance with the Cardinals.

via NBC Sports|

#cutter #dustin-may #mlb

baseball28 days ago•4 min saved

Tar Heels Ride Pitching and Hynek HR to 6-2 Win Over Ole Miss in Omaha

Carolina defeated Ole Miss 6-2 in the College World Series, powered by Jason DeCaro’s 6.2-inning gem with nine strikeouts and Colin Hynek’s three-run homer, plus a seventh-inning rally sparked by Carter French’s bunt and Gavin Gallaher’s RBI single to seize the lead; UNC advances to face West Virginia.

via University of North Carolina Athletics|

#baseball #college-baseball #college-world-series

sports1 month ago•3 min saved

Misiorowski’s 98 mph Strike Sends Freeman to the Head, Brewers Dominate at Coors

Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski delivered a 98.2 mph cutter that hit Rockies utility man Tyler Freeman in the head at Coors Field, forcing Freeman from the game as Milwaukee cruised to a 7-1 win. Freeman was evaluated and remained fine, while Misiorowski stacked high-velocity 100 mph-plus pitches on a record-setting night, underscoring his NL Cy Young candidacy and Milwaukee’s strong lead in the NL Central.

via New York Post|

#brewers #mlb #pitching

sports1 month ago•4 min saved

Padres slide tightens deadline glare as front office weighs selling

San Diego has dropped from NL West leader to 32-30 after a 3-12 stretch, with a sputtering offense and a rotation among the slower groups in baseball; if losses persist, the front office may pivot from buying to selling at the trade deadline, with candidates like Michael King, Yuki Matsui, Jason Adam, and Adrian Morejon likely to draw interest as the Padres aim to maximize value before any potential downturn.

via FanSided|

#deadline #mlb #padres