All articles tagged with #playoff rotation
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 5 months ago — by ClutchPoints
The Toronto Blue Jays traded for Shane Bieber, a pitcher recovering from Tommy John surgery, hoping he will strengthen their playoff rotation. While Bieber's return to peak form is uncertain, the team is optimistic, but the move involves risks given his injury history and the prospects given up. The Blue Jays aim to capitalize on their strong offense and experienced pitching staff to contend in the postseason.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Mavs Moneyball
The Dallas Mavericks suffered a heavy defeat against the Oklahoma City Thunder in their final regular season game, with the Thunder dominating 135-86. With the Mavericks resting their playoff rotation, the Thunder capitalized on the opportunity to secure a chance at the top seed in the Western Conference. Despite the loss, there are positive takeaways from Olivier Maxence Prosper's performance, while the struggles of fringe rotation players like Tim Hardaway, Josh Green, and Jaden Hardy raise concerns for the upcoming playoffs.