Mitch Keller goes the distance as the Pirates win their third straight

Mitch Keller pitched his second-career complete game, as the Pirates defeated the Angeles, 4-1, at PNC Park on Monday evening. Keller threw 109 pitches–including 75 for strikes–and allowed five hits and one walk while striking out five Los Angeles batters on the night. It was the first complete game in almost exactly one year for… read more

Manoah Gets Rocked In Return To Blue Jays, Lose 11-8 vs. Nats

Former Cy Young finalist and Blue Jays ace starter Alek Manoah Hasn’t pitched for Toronto since August of last year, after struggling throughout the season. After coming off of a dominant 2022 season, in 2023 we saw a heavy regression from Manoah where he would string multiple outings with many runs given up that ultimately… read more

The Pirates had a chance to be the story of the summer but are failing miserably

The Pittsburgh Pirates rarely get to be the top sports story in Pittsburgh for even a summer. This is thanks to an almost unhealthy obsession with the Steelers, along with the Penguins winning five Stanley Cups since 1991. But 2024 could have been the exception. The Steelers have made a lot of exciting moves off… read more

Chicago Cubs Friday injury updates

It is pretty remarkable that the Chicago Cubs are 19-13 with all of the injuries they have had in the first month of the season. Three of the five pitchers that were scheduled to be in their starting rotation at the beginning of the season have missed multiple starts. They have also been without two… read more

The Pirates 2024 collapse is now official

If you thought the Pirates would get well going up against a lame-duck (and rather lame) A’s team in Oakland, California, this week, think again. Pittsburgh was swept by the Athletics in a three-game series at the Oakland Coliseum. The Buccos have now lost 16 of their last 21 games. Included in that stretch is… read more

Berrios An Early Candidate For AL Cy Young? That and Finalist Predictions

Jose Berrios has been on an absolute tear so far this season for the Blue Jays, putting up some seriously staggering numbers. Now I know that it’s early in the season and the numbers are gonna be inflated, but there is no denying that Berrios has been pitching out of his mind this year. Here… read more

Baseball’s new rules aren’t as bad as the purists thought they’d be

I was talking to a friend of mine over the winter about the Pirates’ prospects for the 2024 campaign. A bit of a baseball purist, he said, “Damn it, I am still angry they put infield netting from the first to the third-base lines!” Anyway, that safety rule–all 30 Major League parks must have netting… read more

Biggest MLB Surprises Through First Two Weeks Of The Season

The 2024 MLB season is just two weeks old and teams are already starting to separate themselves. Of course, there are many surprises as well. Each year, new teams and players emerge and contend when many might not expect. Or contenders take a step back. That is the beauty of a game that is played… read more

Way-Too-Early National League Rookie Of The Year Rankings

The 2024 MLB season is just two weeks old but there are many rookies that have made an impact already. This class of prospects is one of the most-anticipated in years and have already shown their stripes. There are many that look like big-league stars for years to come. Below, take a look at the… read more

Story’s injury is a reminder that baseball can be quite cruel to some of the best

Baseball is a wonderful game. It features some of the best athletes the world has to offer, some of the most intriguing storylines and moments that create memories that will last a lifetime. It’s a beautiful game about overcoming adversity. However, there is always the reminder that the game is humbling and also at times… read more

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