A healthy Acuña Jr. and Strider are pivotal to the Braves’ success in 2025. As of today here is an update on their rehab from their respective injuries.Acuña Jr. tore his left anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) on May 26, 2024, marking his second ACL injury after a previous tear in his right knee in 2021.…
Spring Training action on March 12, 2025, featured a full slate of games as teams continued fine-tuning their rosters ahead of Opening Day. Several standout performances emerged, including Michael Harris II’s two-homer inning for the Braves, Paul Blackburn’s perfect outing for the Mets, and Spencer Torkelson’s four-RBI game for the Tigers. Meanwhile, the Royals pulled off a dramatic ninth-inning comeback,…
With Mets pitcher, Paul Blackburn pitching 4 perfect innings and his bullpen finishing the rest of the game with just two hits against, the question of “Has there been any no-hitters produced in Spring Training?” naturally came up. The short answer is no. While no official records indicate a pitcher has thrown a complete no-hitter…
Here are the top 10 MLB performers from the games played on March 12, 2025: Name Team Position Stat Line Michael Harris II Atlanta Braves OF 2-for-3, 2 HRs (both in the 5th inning), 4 RBIs Reuters MacKenzie Gore Washington Nationals P 5.1 IP, 0 ER, 6 Ks Reuters Spencer Torkelson Detroit Tigers 1B 2-for-4,…
It looks that Bobby Witt Jr avoided, what could have beeen, a serious injury after being hit by a pitch in the Royals 7-6 win over the Mariners this afternoon. He was hit with a 96 mph fastball during his at bat in the 5th inning. Thankfully x-rays came back negative, meaning no fracture, and…
The Cincinnati Reds are building something special. With a strong mix of high-upside arms, versatile infielders, and power-hitting bats, their farm system remains one of the most exciting in baseball. Over the past few years, the Reds have steadily stockpiled talent through the draft, international signings, and trades, creating a pipeline of future stars who could help lead the franchise back…
March 11th’s slate of games featured everything from high-scoring slugfests to dominant pitching performances, giving fans a taste of what’s to come in 2025. The Phillies’ offense exploded for 18 runs against the Red Sox, while Paul Skenes shut down the Yankees in a dominant outing for the Pirates. Elsewhere, Roki Sasaki impressed in his Dodgers debut, Jack Flaherty turned in a…
Jacob deGrom enters the 2025 MLB season with a mix of optimism and caution as both he and the Texas Rangers aim to maximize his impact while managing his health. After undergoing his second Tommy John surgery in June 2023, deGrom made a brief return in September 2024, delivering three starts with a 1.69 ERA…
With Opening Day fast approaching, teams across MLB are fine-tuning their lineups, testing out pitching rotations, and giving prospects valuable opportunities to shine. March 10’s Spring Training slate was packed with action, from explosive offensive performances to dominant outings on the mound. The Yankees’ bats came alive against the Tigers, while the Cubs mounted a comeback to beat the Guardians. Over in Arizona,…
In a significant blow to the New York Yankees, ace pitcher Gerrit Cole is set to undergo Tommy John surgery on Tuesday, sidelining him for the entire 2025 season. This decision follows a recent bout of elbow discomfort experienced after a Spring Training outing against the Minnesota Twins, where he allowed six runs over 2 2/3 innings. Subsequent evaluations, including a…
