Cam Schlittler delivers 99 mph heat in standout Yankees spring debut: ‘It’s nasty’
[ad_1] TAMPA — The last, but perhaps most anticipated, piece of the Yankees’ projected Opening Day rotation has finally joined the fold. Cam Schlittler, slowed earlier in camp by mid-back/left lat inflammation, made his spring debut Friday night, throwing 2 ¹/₃ scoreless innings against the Rays at Steinbrenner Field. As long as he continues to […]
World Baseball Classic: Cuba vs. Panama odds, preview, predictions & betting tips
[ad_1] Team Cuba and Panama are set to play their first World Baseball Classic game on Friday. Cuba and Panama are featured in Pool A along with Puerto Rico, Canada and Colombia. Cuba won the group in the 2023 edition of the tournament and defeated Panama 13-4 in their third game. They finished 2-2 in […]
Brett Baty, Jorge Polanco get more acquainted with new Mets roles
[ad_1] WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The Mets got a look into their potential near future on Thursday, when Jorge Polanco started at first base, with Brett Baty behind him in right field. Both players looked fine, but went largely untested in a 7-4 loss to the Nationals. They likely won’t be as fortunate when […]
Yankees prospect George Lombard Jr. has huge day against Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet
[ad_1] FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Yankees have a new secret weapon against Garrett Crochet. In the Grapefruit League, at least. George Lombard Jr. took the Red Sox ace deep to lead off Wednesday’s exhibition, then drilled a single off him in his second at-bat for two of the three hits Crochet allowed. “It’s always […]
Yankees giving Ryan McMahon the chance to seize backup shortstop role
[ad_1] TAMPA — Ryan McMahon is entering his 10th season in the majors. He spent five-plus years in the minors. In that time, he’s played a total of 9,451 innings at third base, nearly 2,182 innings at second base and 1,845 innings at first base. And only a few more than you at shortstop. With […]
Yankees learn tough ABS lesson after running out of challenges early in spring game
[ad_1] Observations from Yankees’ spring training Friday: Bombs away The Yankees crushed five home runs in a blowout of the Twins, with Jasson Domínguez, J.C. Escarra, Spencer Jones, Paul DeJong and Duke Ellis all going deep. Challenging The Yankees ran out of ABS challenges by the bottom of the first inning after right fielder Yanquiel […]
Max Scherzer and Toronto Blue Jays agree to US$3 million, 1-year deal: source | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Max Scherzer is returning to the Toronto Blue Jays. Two weeks into spring training, the three-time Cy Young Award winner has agreed with the reigning American League champions on a US$3 million, one-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press early Thursday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity […]
Any Yankees title hopes will have to go through baseball’s toughest division
[ad_1] The Yankees are good every year. Usually very good. Eventually, though, they run up against a team in the playoffs that is no less than their equal and their season ends. [ad_2]
Twins ace Joe Ryan undergoing MRI exam in injury concern that could have WBC implications
[ad_1] Twins right-hander Joe Ryan has gone down with a back injury which could jeopardize his participation in this year’s World Baseball Classic. Ryan, 29, was scratched from his scheduled spring training start on Saturday because of lower back tightness, and was set to undergo an MRI exam to find out more about his condition. […]
Toronto Blue Jays broadcaster Buck Martinez announces retirement | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Longtime Toronto Blue Jays announcer Buck Martinez has announced he is retiring. [ad_2]