May 31, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Sonny Gray (54) comes off the field after pitching against the Texas Rangers during the seventh inning at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images St. Louis Cardinals pitchers have struck out the second-fewest batters in the major leagues this season with 441,…
May 25, 2025; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; San Diego Padres starting pitcher Dylan Cease (84) pitches against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images San Diego Padres center fielder Jackson Merrill said Friday night’s 3-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates was a great game. Every game San Diego…
May 23, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas (39) pitches against Arizona Diamondbacks designated hitter Pavin Smith (26) during the fourth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images The St. Louis Cardinals might be feeling comfortable in close games because they’ve played quite a few. They’ll try…
May 22, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Tigers pitcher Jack Flaherty (9) delivers in the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-Imagn Images The record doesn’t reflect it, but Jack Flaherty feels he’s in a good place. The Detroit Tigers have lost eight of the 10 games he’s started,…
May 14, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto (18) throws a pitch during the second inning at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jason Parkhurst-Imagn Images After spending the weekend in the city that never sleeps, the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers are spending Memorial Day in a much more…
May 18, 2025; Phoenix, Ariz., U.S.; Arizona Diamondbacks Merrill Kelly (29) pitches against the Colorado Rockies at Chase Field in Phoenix on May 18, 2025. Merrill Kelly has remained consistent for the Arizona Diamondbacks as they try to stay competitive in the National League West. Kelly (5-2, 3.26 ERA) has allowed two earned runs or…
Apr 16, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Detroit Tigers pitcher Brant Hurter (48) makes a throwing error in the seventh inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images The Detroit Tigers planned on giving pitcher Jack Flaherty another chance to face his former team this week in St. Louis. Reese…
Apr 27, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; San Francisco Giants pitcher Hayden Birdsong (60) throws a pitch against the Texas Rangers during the seventh inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-Imagn Images The San Francisco Giants will make the first tweak of the season in their rotation Tuesday night when they send right-hander Hayden…
May 7, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Michael Wacha (52) throws a pitch in the first inning against the Chicago White Sox at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Aiken-Imagn Images Since leaving St. Louis, Michael Wacha has been unbeatable when he squares off against the Cardinals. The host Kansas City…
Feb 22, 2025; Fort Myers, Florida, USA; Minnesota Twins pitcher Zebby Matthews (52) pitching during the first inning of their game against the Atlanta Braves at Lee Health Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Chris Tilley-Imagn Images The Milwaukee Brewers will turn to ace right-hander Freddy Peralta to try to halt the visiting Minnesota Twins’ 13-game winning…
