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Promising outfielder Dylan Carlson was initially slated to be the Cardinals’ starting center fielder on Opening Day, but a shoulder injury during Spring Training altered those plans. With Tommy Edman also sidelined, Carlson found himself in a competition for the starting role with Victor Scott II, seemingly securing it before his injury. Yet to make…
Twins fans likely have hazy memories of Zack Littell, who initially struggled as a starter before finding his footing as a dependable reliever in 2019, despite a rather high expected earned run average (xERA) of 5.51. However, his performance during the 2020 season fell short of expectations for the playoff-bound team, leading to his removal…
The Diamondbacks have faced a string of injuries this season, impacting not just their major league roster but also their top prospects. Recently, Tommy Troy and Yu-Min Lin were added to the injured list. Troy will be sidelined for 4-6 weeks due to a left hamstring strain, as confirmed by farm director Shaun Larkin. Lin’s…
The Senators’ season didn’t live up to expectations, leading to the dismissal of head coach D.J. Smith in December. Jacques Martin briefly filled the role, but Ottawa’s performance remained stagnant, resulting in a 26th place finish in the NHL standings. Now, with the offseason underway, the Senators are actively seeking a new head coach. According…
The Pittsburgh Pirates have brought up right-handed reliever Kyle Nicolas from Triple-A Indianapolis, replacing fellow right-hander Ryder Ryan, who was optioned after Thursday’s game against the Milwaukee Brewers. Nicolas, who has pitched in nine games for Indianapolis this season, has given up just one run in 10.2 innings. Despite only allowing two hits, he has…
Sonny Gray has dazzled hitters in his initial three outings this season. Since his return from injury, he has taken the mound thrice, keeping opponents scoreless for a remarkable 17 innings. The Cardinals’ acquisition in the offseason has lived up to expectations, delivering a stellar performance. With a stellar 1.04 ERA, ranking eighth in the…
During spring training, veteran reliever Justin Topa had tendonitis in his left knee. Five days prior to the start of the season, the Twins put him on the disabled list. On Thursday night, as he started his rehab assignment with the St. Paul Saints, Twins fans got to see up close and personal with the…
The Chicago Cubs’ list of injured players continues to lengthen with each passing day. Following the sidelining of stars like Seiya Suzuki, Kyle Hendricks, Drew Smyly, Justin Steele, and Julian Merryweather due to various injuries, Cody Bellinger has now joined their ranks on the injured list. The former National League MVP sustained rib fractures during…
The Buffalo Sabres recently announced the re-hiring of Lindy Ruff as their latest head coach, sparking discussions about his coaching approach during his reintroduction to the media and the city. Themes such as accountability, hard work, and consequences for subpar performance were highlighted. As Ruff addressed these topics, it prompted reflections on the current roster….
The St. Louis Cardinals aim for an improved performance as they kick off the 2024 MLB season. Currently holding an 11-14 record, they find themselves at the bottom of the NL Central standings. Additionally, the Cardinals made the tough choice to send right fielder Jordan Walker down to the minors due to his slow start….