All articles tagged with #bullpen
Originally Published 25 days ago — by The New York Times
The Philadelphia Phillies signed right-handed reliever Brad Keller to a two-year, $22 million contract to strengthen their bullpen, adding a key setup man with a breakout season behind him, aiming to improve their late-inning options and overall pitching depth.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Los Angeles Times
The Dodgers' weakness in their bullpen was exposed in Game 1 of the World Series against the Blue Jays, with a nine-run sixth inning including a historic grand slam by Addison Barger, leading to an 11-4 loss and forcing the team to urgently address their relief pitching issues.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Seattle Sports
The Seattle Mariners hold a significant advantage in the ALCS over the Toronto Blue Jays, primarily due to their strong bullpen performance in the first two games, which has been a key factor in their 2-0 series lead and their potential first-ever World Series appearance.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Seattle Sports
The Seattle Mariners lost Game 4 to the Tigers 9-3 after their bullpen struggled and missed a key scoring opportunity, with notable performances from Josh Naylor. The series now moves to Seattle for a decisive Game 5.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Los Angeles Times
The Dodgers dominated the Reds 10-5 in the wild-card series opener, showcasing strong hitting and pitching, but their bullpen's struggles remain a concern. The team is confident about advancing, especially with ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto on the mound, but questions about bullpen stability persist as they prepare for the next round against the Phillies.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Los Angeles Times
Shohei Ohtani pitched effectively in his final regular-season start, but the Dodgers' bullpen collapsed in a 5-4 loss to the Diamondbacks, highlighting ongoing issues. The team is preparing for the postseason, with questions about their pitching rotation and bullpen stability, and the return of rookie Roki Sasaki is anticipated to bolster their bullpen.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by New York Post
Shohei Ohtani is considering a position change to the outfield to help the Dodgers' bullpen in the postseason, allowing him to serve as both a relief pitcher and designated hitter, although this move is uncertain and has not been seen in recent years.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Los Angeles Times
The Los Angeles Dodgers' season is at risk due to their struggling bullpen, which has been overworked and ineffective, leading to recent losses and diminishing their chances for a first-round playoff bye. Despite efforts to improve, their relief pitchers have failed in critical moments, and organizational issues have contributed to the problem. With a tough remaining schedule and a depleted bullpen, the Dodgers face an uncertain postseason future, emphasizing the importance of winning as many remaining games as possible.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The New York Times
The Phillies have placed reliever Jordan Romano on the injured list due to finger inflammation, signaling the end of his tumultuous season marked by inconsistent velocity and a high ERA, and have also released reliever Joe Ross as part of a bullpen shakeup to improve flexibility for postseason preparations.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by MLB Trade Rumors
The Houston Astros called up reliever Jordan Weems from Triple-A Sugar Land to add depth to their bullpen following star closer Josh Hader's injury, with Weems having previously pitched for multiple MLB teams and showing solid performance in Triple-A.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by MLB Trade Rumors
The Yankees have optioned reliever Jake Bird to Triple-A after a rough start with a 27.00 ERA in his initial appearances, and are expected to activate pitcher Mark Leiter Jr. from injury to bolster their bullpen as they aim to improve their recent performance and secure a playoff spot.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Athlon Sports
The New York Yankees are struggling with a four-game losing streak, highlighted by a bullpen meltdown in a recent game against the Texas Rangers, where they blew a late lead and lost 8-5. Max Fried acknowledged the need for change amid the team's poor results, which have also seen them fall behind in the American League standings.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Sports Illustrated
The Twins' depleted bullpen, following significant trades at the deadline, struggled in a 6-3 loss to the Tigers, with starting pitcher Travis Adams performing well but the bullpen faltering, leading to the defeat.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by San Diego Union-Tribune
The Padres experienced a rare loss despite strong early performance, highlighting the challenges of maintaining consistency in baseball. Randy Vásquez's recent strong starts may be ending as he is expected to be optioned, while Nestor Cortes is set to return to the rotation. Rookie pitcher David Morgan continues to impress with his command and strike-throwing, contributing to the team's bullpen stability. The team is managing its payroll carefully, with recent acquisitions costing less than expected, emphasizing strategic spending.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by New York Post
Both the Yankees and Mets focused on strengthening their bullpens and addressing key positional needs at the trade deadline, prioritizing depth and playoff readiness over acquiring star starters, with the Mets building what some consider the best bullpen in baseball.