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Astros' Top Prospect Arrighetti Makes Major League Debut

Astros’ Top Prospect Arrighetti Makes Major League Debut

By April 11, 2024 0

Houston Astros’ top pitching prospect, Spencer Arrighetti, made his highly anticipated major league debut on Wednesday night against the Kansas City Royals. The 24-year-old right-hander was called up from Triple-A Sugar Land, where he had been dominating opponents.

Arrighetti’s promotion to the majors is a testament to his impressive performance in the minors. In 2023, he was named the Astros’ minor league pitcher of the year after posting a 9-7 record with a 4.40 ERA in 28 appearances. He struck out 10.2 batters per nine innings and maintained a 2.39 strikeout-to-walk ratio.

This season, Arrighetti continued to impress in Triple-A, striking out 10 batters in 8 1/3 innings over two starts. Despite allowing seven hits and seven walks, he showed flashes of his potential.

Astros manager Joe Espada is confident in Arrighetti’s abilities and believes he has the potential to be a successful major league pitcher. “He’s got a big fastball, a good slider, and a developing curveball,” Espada said. “He’s a strike-thrower, and he’s got a good feel for pitching.”

Arrighetti’s fastball averages in the mid-90s, and he complements it with a sweeper-slider in the low-80s and a curveball in the mid-70s. He is expected to be on a pitch count of 80-85 pitches in his debut.

The Astros are excited to see what Arrighetti can bring to the team. He is a talented young pitcher with a bright future, and his debut is a significant milestone in his career.

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Rodón's Struggles Continue as Yankees Fall to Rays

Rodón’s Struggles Continue as Yankees Fall to Rays

By March 7, 2024 0

Carlos Rodón’s struggles continued on Wednesday as he surrendered two more homers in the New York Yankees’ 4-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays. The AL batting champion, Yandy Díaz, greeted Rodón with a first-pitch homer, while Richie Palocios launched a two-run drive off his final offering. Rodón’s outing ended after 3+ innings, allowing three runs on five hits.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone acknowledged Rodón’s lackluster fastball velocity, but praised his performance between the first and last pitches. Rodón’s injury-plagued 2023 season saw him post a 3-8 record with a 6.85 ERA. He is now in the second year of a six-year, $162 million contract.

Rodón expressed his frustration with his inability to stay healthy, emphasizing that he is a formidable pitcher when fit. His recent simulated game resulted in four homers allowed to Yankees minor leaguers, while his other spring training start yielded a solo homer.

Alex Verdugo returned to the Yankees lineup after recovering from a bruised leg, but struck out in all three at-bats. Reliever Tommy Kahnle, hampered by a shoulder injury, indicated that he may not be ready for opening day and could start rehab games in the first week of the regular season.

Meanwhile, Shohei Ohtani continued his impressive spring training performance for the Los Angeles Dodgers, going 2 for 2 with a walk against the Chicago White Sox. The Japanese star has recorded seven RBIs in 12 at-bats so far.

Lucas Giolito of the Boston Red Sox will seek a second opinion on his ailing right elbow in Alabama. Manager Alex Cora revealed that Giolito will consult with Dr. Jeffrey R. Dugas to explore treatment options, including surgery.

Cody Bellinger made his spring training debut for the Chicago Cubs, drawing a walk in three plate appearances. Eddie Rosario has agreed to a minor league contract with the Washington Nationals, pending a physical exam.

Brandon Lowe of the Tampa Bay Rays is focused on staying healthy after two injury-marred seasons. Dylan Crews, the Nationals’ No. 2 overall pick, hit his first spring training homer against the Miami Marlins. Adolis García homered in his first Cactus League appearance for the Texas Rangers.

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MLB Injury Bug Bites Verlander, Gray, Giolito

MLB Injury Bug Bites Verlander, Gray, Giolito

By March 6, 2024 0

MLB Injury Woes: Verlander, Gray, Giolito Sidelined

The MLB season is approaching, but three prominent right-handed starting pitchers are facing injuries that could delay their starts.

Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander will begin the season on the injured list due to inflammation in his pitching shoulder. St. Louis Cardinals’ Sonny Gray has a hamstring strain, while Boston Red Sox’s Lucas Giolito is experiencing discomfort in his pitching elbow.

Verlander’s injury is considered a setback rather than a long-term concern. The 41-year-old is expected to throw in the bullpen again on Friday but has yet to face hitters. However, a delay to the start of the season could jeopardize his $35 million option for 2025.

Giolito’s injury is more concerning. The 29-year-old will undergo additional exams to determine the severity of the issue. He had a disappointing 2023 season, allowing a league-high 41 home runs and posting a 4.88 ERA.

Gray may have the best chance of returning for opening day, which he was scheduled to start against the Los Angeles Dodgers on March 28. The Cardinals are hopeful that the mild strain will allow him to recover in time.

Meanwhile, Atlanta Braves’ Ronald Acuña Jr. is expected to be ready for opening day after a thorough examination of his sore right knee revealed no serious issues.

New York Yankees catcher Jose Trevino is also nearing a return from a calf injury. The 31-year-old is recovering from a wrist injury that limited him to 55 games last season.

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Josh Donaldson Retires After 13-Year MLB Career

Josh Donaldson Retires After 13-Year MLB Career

By March 5, 2024 0

Josh Donaldson, the 2015 AL MVP and three-time All-Star, has announced his retirement from Major League Baseball after a 13-year career. The 38-year-old made the announcement on “The Mayor’s Office” podcast, hosted by former first baseman Sean Casey.

Donaldson’s career peaked from 2013-17, when he established himself as one of the top third basemen in the league with Oakland and Toronto. In 2013, he finished fourth in the AL MVP voting with Oakland, and two years later, he won the award with Toronto. That season, Donaldson led the AL in RBIs (123), total bases (352), and runs (122), helping the Blue Jays reach the AL Championship Series.

From 2014-16, Donaldson earned three consecutive All-Star appearances and finished fourth in the AL MVP voting in 2016. After injuries limited his playing time in 2017 and 2018, he signed a one-year contract with Atlanta and finished 11th in the NL MVP voting in 2019.

Donaldson’s performance declined after signing a four-year, $92 million contract with Minnesota at age 34. He was traded to the Yankees ahead of the 2022 season and struggled with New York, hitting just .142 with 10 homers in 33 games. He was released in August and signed a minor league deal with the Brewers, where he hit .169 in 17 games.

“As things kind of kept transpiring, I just really felt it had to be a perfect situation for me to go back and play,” Donaldson said. “There were a couple of opportunities out there, but at the end of the day, things weren’t really clicking and meshing for myself to be ready and go into a season mentally and physically ready to play.”

Donaldson finishes his career with a .261 batting average, .358 on-base percentage, 279 homers, and 816 RBIs in 1,383 regular-season games. He played for Oakland, Toronto, Cleveland, Atlanta, Minnesota, New York, and Milwaukee.

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Dodgers' Betts, Ohtani, Freeman Shine in Spring Training

Dodgers’ Betts, Ohtani, Freeman Shine in Spring Training

By March 4, 2024 0

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ formidable batting lineup, featuring Mookie Betts, Shohei Ohtani, and Freddie Freeman, showcased their prowess in a spring training game against the Colorado Rockies. Betts and Ohtani each collected three hits, while Freeman drove in two runs. Betts has been impressive this spring, batting .412 with seven hits in 17 at-bats, while Ohtani has also been in fine form, hitting .714 with five hits in seven at-bats.

Ohtani, who joined the Dodgers in December on a $700 million contract, displayed his versatility by singling, tripling, and driving in a run. Despite undergoing major elbow surgery and not pitching this season, Ohtani’s offensive skills remain sharp.

Meanwhile, Chris Sale, the veteran left-hander acquired by the Atlanta Braves in a trade with Boston, made a strong impression in his first spring training outing. Sale struck out five batters in 2 2/3 scoreless innings, allowing only three hits and walking two. The 34-year-old Sale has been plagued by injuries in recent years, but he appears to be regaining his form.

Detroit Tigers pitchers Matt Manning and Casey Mize also made encouraging comebacks from injuries in a game against the New York Yankees. Manning, who suffered a broken foot last season, allowed only one hit in three innings, while Mize, who underwent Tommy John and back surgeries, gave up one hit and walked two in two scoreless innings.

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