Mar 27, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros pitcher Framber Valdez (59) reacts to call third strike against the New York Mets to end the bottom of the seventh inning at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images With their rotation beset by injuries, the Houston Astros need left-hander Framber Valdez to be their stopper….
Mar 31, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow (31) reacts after a strike out for the third out of the fifth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images The Los Angeles Dodgers look forward to turning the page when they host the Chicago…
Apr 4, 2025; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (20) rounds the bases after hitting a two run home run against the Toronto Blue Jays during the first inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images The New York Mets spent most of the winter preparing for…
Apr 6, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; San Francisco Giants designated hitter Heliot Ramos (17) gives for arm bashes toSan Francisco Giants right fielder Mike Yastrzemski (5) for the three run home against the Seattle Mariners during the fourth inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-Imagn Images Hours before the San Francisco Giants…
Mar 6, 2025; Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA; Houston Astros pitcher Ryan Gusto (67) pitches against the against the New York Mets in the first inning at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images Houston Astros manager Joe Espada expresses an unwavering confidence in his club, particularly when performances don’t match grand expectations or past…
Apr 2, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Boston Red Sox pitcher Garrett Crochet (35) throws the ball during the fourth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images After signing a six-year, $170 million contract extension last week to remain with the Red Sox beyond this season,…
In the series opener against the Kansas City Royals on Friday night, the Baltimore Orioles ran themselves out of at least one scoring opportunity, hit into two double plays, and had an outfielder throw to the wrong base for a third time already this season. Such ragged play has made for an underwhelming early impression…
Mar 30, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (48) throws during the third inning against the Boston Red Sox at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images Two-time Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom will make his second start of the season when the Texas Rangers host the Tampa Bay…
Count out the San Diego Padres at your own peril. A team that was supposed to go belly up not only this season, but last year as well, has refused to walk away quietly. And to their credit, the Padres seem to be getting better. While plenty has been made of the 8-0 start from…
Mar 31, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber (12) and shortstop Edmundo Sosa (33) celebrate win against the Colorado Rockies at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images Edmundo Sosa and the Philadelphia Phillies have not been fast starters this season. They have, however, come up big against opposing bullpens….
