Spencer Turnbull has been a pleasant surprise for DET, Adalberto Mondesi is exceeding expectations in KC, Charlie Tilson up for CHW, Lindor and Ramirez lagging in CLE, and Michael Pineda possibly better than you think for MIN.
Freeman, Glasnow, Altuve, Velasquez, and King Felix. Earlier: Gordon, Zunino, Kelly, Strop, and an update on Judge. Earlier this week: Treinen, Price, and a Matz update.
It's a tougher-than-normal week for the Pittsburgh Pirates, as they face some tough pitching in some not-so-friendly parks. Our look at hitter matchups for the week ahead...
Tyler Glasnow's forearm strain opens up a rotation spot in Tampa, though the IP might be divided among several pitchers. Plus, Edwin Jackson joins his 14th MLB team, and Travis D'Arnaud and Aaron Altherr get second chances with new clubs.
The Braves send down A.J. Minter, leaving Luke Jackson as the likely candidate to take over the closer role. Plus, Drew Pomeranz and Mike Zunino hit the IL, and the Mariners call up a pair of infield prospects in the wake of Dee Gordon's injury.
Jackie Bradley Jr. recently authored yet another highlight-reel catch, but his work at the plate has been far less spectacular. Is there any risk to his playing time? Also: a name to Ynoa in BAL, a few quick hits in NYY, Yarbrough's disappointing encore in TAM and Gurriel's possible return in TOR.
It looks like Jed Lowrie will be up by next week, cutting into PT for Todd Frazier and J.D. Davis. Plus, Steven Matz and Buster Posey land on IL, Max Fried should start Sunday, Christin Stewart back for DET, and PIT makes bullpen moves.
Spencer Turnbull has been a pleasant surprise for DET, Adalberto Mondesi is exceeding expectations in KC, Charlie Tilson up for CHW, Lindor and Ramirez lagging in CLE, and Michael Pineda possibly better than you think for MIN.
Freeman, Glasnow, Altuve, Velasquez, and King Felix. Earlier: Gordon, Zunino, Kelly, Strop, and an update on Judge. Earlier this week: Treinen, Price, and a Matz update.
It's a tougher-than-normal week for the Pittsburgh Pirates, as they face some tough pitching in some not-so-friendly parks. Our look at hitter matchups for the week ahead...
Tyler Glasnow's forearm strain opens up a rotation spot in Tampa, though the IP might be divided among several pitchers. Plus, Edwin Jackson joins his 14th MLB team, and Travis D'Arnaud and Aaron Altherr get second chances with new clubs.
The Braves send down A.J. Minter, leaving Luke Jackson as the likely candidate to take over the closer role. Plus, Drew Pomeranz and Mike Zunino hit the IL, and the Mariners call up a pair of infield prospects in the wake of Dee Gordon's injury.
Jackie Bradley Jr. recently authored yet another highlight-reel catch, but his work at the plate has been far less spectacular. Is there any risk to his playing time? Also: a name to Ynoa in BAL, a few quick hits in NYY, Yarbrough's disappointing encore in TAM and Gurriel's possible return in TOR.
It looks like Jed Lowrie will be up by next week, cutting into PT for Todd Frazier and J.D. Davis. Plus, Steven Matz and Buster Posey land on IL, Max Fried should start Sunday, Christin Stewart back for DET, and PIT makes bullpen moves.