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Boston Red Sox

Triston Casas' rise, Alex Cora's exit, and other bold predictions for 2024 Red Sox

Red Sox aiming to avoid last place in AL East for the third consecutive year.

Optimism centered around pitchers Brayan Bello and Kutter Crawford providing stability in the rotation. [ more ]

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Chicago White Sox

Opportunity knocks for new White Sox Michael Soroka

Michael Soroka is looking to revive his career after suffering two Achilles tendon tears.

The White Sox rotation could have significant turnover from last season's team. [ more ]

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Chicago Cubs

Cubs Moving Kyle Hendricks To Bullpen

The Cubs are temporarily moving Kyle Hendricks to the bullpen to improve his performance before potentially returning to the rotation. [ more ]

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Atlanta Braves

SB Nation Reacts: Fans still see Braves as NL East favorite

Despite the Phillies' hot start, 71% of fans believe the Braves are NL East favorites. [ more ]

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Atlanta Braves

Braves News: Braves' Opening Day postponed, Spencer Strider's era, more

Opening Day for Braves delayed in Philly due to poor weather forecast

Atlanta's rotation sees a changing of the guard with Spencer Strider taking the Opening Day nod over Max Fried [ more ]

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LA Dodgers

Dodgers Set Rotation For First Home Series Against Cardinals

The Los Angeles Dodgers reveal their rotation for the upcoming games.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto will look to redeem himself after a rough major league debut. [ more ]

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Major League Baseball

Sonny Gray, Lars Nootbaar To Begin Season On Injured List

Cardinals' pitcher Sonny Gray and outfielder Lars Nootbaar start on IL for the season. Zack Thompson moves to rotation, Liberatore to bullpen. [ more ]

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New York Mets

Mets Name Tylor Megill Fifth Starter, Option Jose Butto

Tylor Megill named fifth starter for the Mets

Megill beat out Butto for rotation spot [ more ]

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Atlanta Braves

Braves recall Darius Vines, option Bryce Elder to Gwinnett

Atlanta Braves recalled Darius Vines and optioned Bryce Elder for potential starting role. [ more ]

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Atlanta Braves

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The Atlanta Braves are on a solid winning streak, aiming to solidify their rotation. [ more ]

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Atlanta Braves

Braves News: Starting Rotation, Battery Power Podcast, More

The Atlanta Braves are hoping for a strong offense and healthy pitching staff in the 2024 season.

The rotation, including Max Fried, Spencer Strider, Charlie Morton, and Chris Sale, is focused on bringing a World Series title to Atlanta. [ more ]

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Atlanta Braves

Battery Power TV: Spencer Strider and Max Fried lead an Atlanta Braves rotation armed for a big 2024

The Atlanta Braves rotation in 2023 was plagued with injuries and inconsistency.

The Braves have added Chris Sale to their rotation for the upcoming season. [ more ]

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Atlanta Braves

Max Fried set for salary arbitration for the final time

Max Fried is one of the remaining arbitration-eligible players for the Atlanta Braves.

Fried has been a consistent and valuable contributor to the Braves' rotation. [ more ]

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Bayern Munich

Tuchel to make Bayern Munich changes for Stuttgart ahead of Real Madrid clash - Soccer News

Bayern Munich plans to rotate players ahead of Champions League semi-final, focusing on player rhythm and fitness for upcoming games. [ more ]

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LA Dodgers

Dodgers Injury Update: Walker Buehler 'Very Likely' To Join Rotation After Strong Rehab Start

Having Walker Buehler return to the Los Angeles Dodgers' rotation could provide a significant advantage due to his experience and skill. [ more ]

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LA Dodgers

Clayton Kershaw' Contract With Dodgers Includes Player Option for 2025: Report

Clayton Kershaw has a player option in his contract for the 2025 season with the Dodgers.

There is a possibility that Kershaw could share a rotation with Shohei Ohtani in 2025. [ more ]

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LA Dodgers

Dodgers Emerging as Top Landing Spot For Starting Pitcher Tyler Glasnow

The Los Angeles Dodgers are looking to add multiple starting pitchers to their roster this off-season.

Tyler Glasnow of the Tampa Bay Rays has emerged as a trade target for the Dodgers.

The Dodgers could potentially acquire Glasnow in a trade and assess his fit in the rotation before offering a contract extension. [ more ]

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San Francisco Giants

Keaton Winn is forcing the issue

Keaton Winn continues to shine in the Giants rotation, solidifying his place despite being a rookie. [ more ]

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San Francisco Giants

Minor League roundup, April 25: Mason Black is ready

Fangraphs released the top 42 Giants prospects, hinting at minor injuries by Rayner Arias and Walker Martin, while a temporary replacement is considered for LHP Blake Snell. [ more ]

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San Francisco Giants

Opening our minds to what's possible at the edges of free agency

It may not be worth the San Francisco Giants' money to sign top free agents given the ballpark and competition in their division.

The Giants' president, Farhan Zaidi, has shown a preference for quick and efficient ways to simulate seasons and fast-forward through free agency. [ more ]

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San Francisco Giants

Shota Imanaga signs with Cubs

The San Francisco Giants may have missed out on signing pitcher Shōta Imanaga, as he is reported to have agreed to a deal with the Chicago Cubs.

The Giants are running out of options to upgrade their rotation, with only a few high-quality and healthy pitchers left on the market. [ more ]

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Giants Considering Trading From Group Of Young Pitchers

The San Francisco Giants are considering trading from their group of young pitching prospects.

The Giants' rotation is currently lacking depth and experience. [ more ]

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AC Milan

AC Milan Need To Rebuild Confidence Against Relegation Placed Sassuolo Despite Poor Record

AC Milan faces off against Sassuolo in Serie A after a recent Europa League loss. Pioli plans a near full rotation for the match to maintain their point advantage. [ more ]

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AC Milan

AC Milan Secure Three Points Against Empoli As Pulisic Delivers In 1-0 Win

AC Milan won 1-0 against Empoli with a goal in the first half, but struggled in attack.

Christian Pulisic scored the winning goal for Milan in a match where Thiaw and Tomori played together for the first time in 100 days. [ more ]

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Arsenal

Arsenal could give THREE academy graduates starts tonight against Luton Town

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta may start three academy graduates in a league game for rotation.

Speculation around players like Reiss Nelson, Emile Smith Rowe, and Eddie Nketiah getting minutes for Arsenal. [ more ]

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New York Mets

Mets Place Tylor Megill on Injured List

Tylor Megill placed on 15-day injured list with shoulder strain after his first start of the season.

Reed Garrett recalled to provide bullpen depth, but Mets likely to bring up a starter once Megill's rotation spot opens. [ more ]

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New York Mets

Mets' success lies heavily on Sean Manaea and Luis Severino

Manaea and Severino's performance is crucial for the Mets' success.

Rotation strength is vital due to other pitching setbacks. [ more ]

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New York Mets

Mets already have Kodai Senga arm worry in spring training

Kodai Senga experiences arm fatigue after side session

Injury concern for Mets' best starting pitcher [ more ]

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San Francisco Giants

SF Giants will use Cal Poly public-address announcer vs. A's

Carolyn CJ Silas to announce Giants game

Rotation of announcers post departure of Renel Brooks-Moon [ more ]

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Atlanta Braves

Braves Mailbag: Rotation strength, what to expect from Ian Anderson and more

The Braves' rotation for 2024 is projected to be one of the best in baseball according to FanGraphs.

Spencer Strider and Max Fried are seen as a strong duo and were ranked in MLB Network's top 10 starting pitchers. [ more ]

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Major League Baseball

Tyler Alexander To Begin Season In Rays' Rotation; Team Still Considering Bench Additions

Tyler Alexander secures final spot in Rays' rotation beating out other pitchers like Jacob Waguespack and Chris Devenski.

Alexander's transition to a starting role has been successful, showcasing strong performance during spring training. [ more ]

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Chicago White Sox

Chicago White Sox looking at a long list of options for their starting rotation

The White Sox are considering a long list of options for their rotation during spring training.

Dylan Cease is likely to begin the year with the Chicago White Sox. [ more ]

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Taijuan Walker To Undergo MRI For Shoulder Stiffness; Orion Kerkering To Open Season On IL

Phillies pitcher Taijuan Walker scratched from spring start due to shoulder stiffness.

Spencer Turnbull likely to replace Walker if he starts the season on the injured list. [ more ]

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Yankees Interested In Michael Lorenzen

The Yankees are showing interest in free agent Michael Lorenzen.

Gerrit Cole's injury has increased the Yankees' need for starting pitching. [ more ]

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New York Mets

Tylor Megill heads up trio Mets want to 'step up' in Kodai Senga's absence

The Mets are not seeking external reinforcements despite Kodai Senga's absence.

Players like Tylor Megill, Joey Lucchesi, and Jose Butto are being relied on to step up in the rotation. [ more ]

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Boston Red Sox

Red Sox, Garrett Whitlock In 'Great Spot' As They Determine Role

Garrett Whitlock is healthy and ready to compete for a rotation spot in the Red Sox.

Whitlock's role in 2024 is uncertain, but his health puts him in a great position. [ more ]

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New York Knicks

With Jaquez and Love to return vs. Knicks, Heat just about whole for first time this season

The Miami Heat will have its full rotation available for the first time this season.

Rookie Jaime Jaquez Jr. will return after missing six games with a strained groin. [ more ]

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Pittsburgh Steelers

Steelers Top 12 highest-graded defenders per PFF

The Pittsburgh Steelers defense dealt with injuries and had to rotate players throughout the season.

Pro Football Focus graded the Top 12 Steelers defenders for the season. [ more ]

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Sonny Gray Exits Early; Edman Could Miss Opening Day

Miles Mikolas exited spring start with hamstring tightness

Cardinals worry about impact on rotation without Gray [ more ]

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New York Yankees

Did Gleyber Torres hint at Yankees fan favorite's return in Instagram story?

The Yankees are looking to strengthen their rotation with controllable young pitching

There is a potential infield logjam that needs to be addressed [ more ]

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Boston Red Sox

Red Sox Rumors: Boston 'Connected' To Pitcher Marcus Stroman

The Boston Red Sox are interested in signing free agent pitcher Marcus Stroman to improve their rotation.

Stroman had a solid season with the Cubs in 2023 and has experience pitching in the AL East with the Toronto Blue Jays. [ more ]

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Chicago White Sox

Will the Chicago White Sox trade Dylan Cease? How's the backstop depth? 3 questions about the team's pitching and catching.

Dylan Cease is the subject of trade speculation this offseason.

The Chicago White Sox are considering trading Cease to strengthen their roster.

Cease is an established major-league starter and any potential suitor would get two years of his services. [ more ]

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Boston Red Sox

Blake Snell Odds: Where Red Sox Stand In MLB Next-Team Market

Blake Snell is a top free agent pitching option in Major League Baseball.

The Boston Red Sox are interested in signing Snell to upgrade their rotation. [ more ]

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New York Mets

Mets' Senga shut down 3 weeks after PRP shot

Senga won't be the Mets' Opening Day starter due to shoulder injury

Senga received a platelet-rich plasma injection to accelerate healing [ more ]

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LA Lakers

Lakers 'expectation' is Jarred Vanderbilt will miss rest of season

Jarred Vanderbilt's injury is likely to cost him the rest of the season.

The Lakers will have to find a replacement for Vanderbilt, but it won't be a perfect solution. [ more ]

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New York Yankees

Cole leads Yankees' rotation looking to rebound from terrible season

Gerrit Cole aims to have another successful year and win the AL Cy Young Award.

The Yankees are looking to improve their rotation after a disappointing season in 2022. [ more ]

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New York Yankees

Today on Pinstripe Alley - 1/12/24

Marcus Stroman has signed with the New York Yankees despite his complicated history with the team's front office.

Stroman adds support to Gerrit Cole in the rotation and raises the team's floor. [ more ]

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Chicago White Sox

Chicago White Sox' Lefty Could Be in Opening Day Rotation as He Converts From Bullpen

Garrett Crochet may start the season in the Chicago White Sox rotation

Competition for rotation spots includes Dylan Cease, Chris Flexen, Jared Shuster, Mike Soroka, John Brebbia, and Erike Fedde [ more ]

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Boston Red Sox

Jordan Montgomery To Red Sox? Making Case For Late-Offseason Splash

The Boston Red Sox need to upgrade their starting pitching.

Jordan Montgomery could be a valuable addition to the Red Sox rotation. [ more ]

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Dombrowski On Offseason, Wheeler, Rojas, Painter

Dave Dombrowski is content with the Phillies' rotation and unlikely to make a late move for a big-name starter.

The Phillies were actively pursuing Yoshinobu Yamamoto before he signed with the Dodgers. [ more ]

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Atlanta Braves

Battery Power TV: Assessing the Braves' needs as the Winter Meetings begin

The Atlanta Braves are looking to improve their roster during the offseason.

They are focusing on upgrading their rotation and finding a left fielder. [ more ]

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New York Yankees

How the Yankees could crack Corbin Burnes and the Orioles' rotation

The Orioles surprised the league by acquiring Milwaukee Brewers ace Corbin Burnes, signaling that they are serious contenders in the AL East.

Burnes will headline the Orioles' rotation, supported by John Means, Kyle Bradish, Dean Kremer, and Grayson Rodriguez. [ more ]

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Padres Among Teams Interested In Michael Lorenzen

The Padres are interested in free agent pitcher Michael Lorenzen.

Lorenzen has had success as both a starter and a reliever in his career. [ more ]

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Brooklyn Nets

Cam Thomas has come off the bench in eight straight games

The Brooklyn Nets are struggling this season after losing key players Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving.

Cam Thomas is facing challenges finding a consistent role with the team and has expressed discomfort with recent rotations. [ more ]

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Chicago White Sox

Insider Pegs Red Sox As Top Landing Spot For Veteran Starting Pitcher After Strong Season

The Boston Red Sox are in need of another starting pitcher this offseason.

One potential option for the Red Sox is veteran starter Mike Clevinger. [ more ]

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LA Lakers

Darvin Ham credits Christian Wood for 'keeping it simple'

Christian Wood has emerged as the Lakers' main backup at center.

Wood has excelled in his role, producing points, rebounds, blocks, and assists. [ more ]

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Major League Baseball

Latest On Mets' Offseason Plans

The Mets are not looking to add to their rotation any further this offseason, but may make a depth move.

The club has added pitchers like Sean Manaea, Luis Severino, and Adrian Houser to bolster their rotation for the upcoming season. [ more ]

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Gomes: Dodgers Seek Additional Starting Pitching

The Dodgers are still searching for more starting pitching despite acquiring Tyler Glasnow from the Rays.

The current Dodgers rotation features Glasnow, Walker Buehler, Bobby Miller, and Emmet Sheehan. [ more ]

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Chicago Cubs

Chicago Notes: Lee, Candelario, Pepiot

After losing key players to free agency, the Cubs are looking for help at the corner infield spots, in the rotation, and a left-handed bat.

The Cubs pursued star KBO outfielder Jung Hoo Lee, but he signed with the Giants instead. [ more ]

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Liverpool FC

Liverpool team news: Klopp seizes the chance to rotate in Europa League dead rubber

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is rotating his first-team heavily for the Europa League match against Union Saint-Gilloise.

The majority of the starting XI will be made up of squad and youth players. [ more ]

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Major League Baseball

Diamondbacks "Among The Finalists" For Eduardo Rodriguez

The Arizona Diamondbacks have had advanced discussions with pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez.

If a deal is completed, Rodriguez would fortify the Diamondbacks' rotation. [ more ]

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Marlins Listening On Starters; A.J. Puk To Be Stretched Out In Spring

The Miami Marlins are listening to trade offers for their starting pitchers.

Left-hander A.J. Puk may be transitioned back to a starting role by the Marlins. [ more ]

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LA Dodgers

Brandon Gomes: Dodgers Trying To Add Starting Pitchers For Postseason Rotation

The Los Angeles Dodgers are prioritizing adding starting pitchers this offseason after their rotation struggled in the playoffs.

General manager Brandon Gomes stated that the team wants arms that can perform well in the playoffs and are looking to acquire or retain depth in their pitching staff.

The Dodgers are hoping to add at least two starting pitchers, including a top-tier option like Corbin Burnes, Dylan Cease, Blake Snell, or Yoshinobu Yamamoto. [ more ]

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LA Dodgers

Andrew Friedman Explains Dodgers History Of Not Signing Pitchers To Long-Term Contracts

The Los Angeles Dodgers are looking for at least two starting pitchers in free agency or trade.

The Dodgers' strategy of avoiding spending on free-agent starting pitchers may change this offseason.

The team is interested in Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Shohei Ohtani as potential additions to their rotation. [ more ]

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Latest On Cardinals' Pitching Pursuits

The St. Louis Cardinals have filled their starting pitching needs for the offseason with the signings of three new pitchers.

President of baseball operations John Mozeliak indicated that the team is open to more additions if something makes sense. [ more ]

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PTBNL Episode 64: Winter Meetings Preview, Dylan Cease rumors, rotation talk and more

The hosts of PTBNL discuss the upcoming Winter Meetings and potential moves

They also talk about the team's rotation, left field options, and payroll re-allocation [ more ]

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New York Yankees

Yankees Notes: Nola, Yamamoto, Peralta, Bailey

The Yankees are actively exploring pitchers in the offseason, including top-shelf names.

Adding a pitcher like Nola or Yamamoto would provide stability and flexibility to the Yankees' rotation.

The Yankees' previous signing of Rodon did not work out as expected, but it won't stop them from pursuing another high-profile starter. [ more ]

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Brooklyn Nets

Nets' Cam Thomas set to return against Charlotte: 'I should just fit in right where I left off at'

Cam Thomas is expected to return to the Nets' rotation after missing nine straight games due to an ankle strain.

The Nets have maintained a solid record and scoring average even without Thomas in the lineup. [ more ]

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Atlanta Braves

Braves News: Dylan Cease rumors, bullpen turnover, more

The Braves are among the teams interested in trading for pitcher Dylan Cease.

Cease has two years of arbitration left and would be a valuable addition to the Braves' rotation. [ more ]

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LA Dodgers

Dodgers Rumors: LA Reportedly Interested in Signing Lucas Giolito in Free Agency

The Los Angeles Dodgers are seriously considering signing free-agent pitcher Lucas Giolito.

Giolito had a solid season with the Chicago White Sox but struggled after being traded to the Los Angeles Angels and Cleveland Guardians.

The Dodgers have a reputation for turning around pitchers' careers and believe they can do the same with Giolito. [ more ]

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Boston Red Sox

Report: Red Sox 'weren't meaningfully involved' in talks with Aaron Nola

The Red Sox did not seriously pursue free agent starting pitcher Aaron Nola.

Nola would have filled a major hole in the Red Sox starting rotation.

Boston's rotation struggled in 2023 and could benefit from more stability. [ more ]

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Atlanta Braves

2023 Braves Season in Review: Yonny Chirinos

The Atlanta Braves acquired Yonny Chirinos to fill the fifth spot in their rotation but he was ineffective and finished the season on the Injured List.

Chirinos was claimed off waivers from the Tampa Bay Rays in July and had barely pitched in the previous years due to elbow issues.

The Braves had low expectations for Chirinos and hoped he could provide replacement-level pitching, but he struggled in his five starts and ended the season on the Injured List. [ more ]

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