While the Cubs added three-time All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker to an already formidable lineup, their starting rotation leaves something to be desired. Though Justin Steele and Shota Imanaga represent solid options at the top, the back end of the rotation is filled out by the likes of journeymen Colin Rea and Matthew Boyd, each of […]
Bobby Miller injury update: Dodgers pitcher exits spring training opener vs. Cubs after taking line drive to head
The first game of spring training proved rather consequential for Dodgers pitcher Bobby Miller. The reasons for his concerns had little to do with the game itself, however. Miller took a shot to the head while attempting to field a blazing liner from Cubs first baseman Michael Busch. The 25-year old, who endured an injury-plagued […]
Phillies linked to projected $72 million All-Star pitcher
Patrick McAvoy’s experiences include local and national sportswriting across baseball, football and basketball. He has provided coverage for the Boston Red Sox, St. Louis Cardinals, New York Yankees, New York Mets, Philadelphia Eagles and Boston Celtics throughout his career. Outside of journalism, Patrick also has received a Masters of Business Administration Degree from Brandeis University […]
Legendary Boston Red Sox pitcher Luis Tiant dead at 83
The Boston Red Sox organization and fan base were shaken on Tuesday, as WBZ-TV’s Dan Roche confirmed that former MLB pitcher Luis Tiant had died at the age of 83. The Cuban native played in the MLB for 19 seasons, earning three All-Stars nominations and leading the American League in ERA twice. Of the six […]
AL playoff team reportedly tried to trade for Red Sox starting pitcher at the deadline
The 2024 Boston Red Sox missed the postseason by a handful of games despite making five trades around the deadline to make a push toward the playoffs. In hindsight, Boston’s moves made little positive impact, as Luis Garcia and Lucas Sims struggled out of the bullpen, James Paxton suffered a season-ending injury, Danny Jansen didn’t […]