Ron Washington had a very simple request of his pitching staff this season.
Basically everyone loves round-number milestones, from 500 home runs to 300 pitcher wins to 3,000 strikeouts. The number 3,000 works quite well for a milestone. Currently, there are 19 pitchers who have racked up at least 3,000 K’s in MLB. Here is that club in rarified air when it comes to bat whiffing.
Pitchers have never thrown harder than they do in modern baseball, where radar-gun readings now hit triple digits regularly. These are the hardest-throwing pitchers in MLB during the 2023 season, based on average four-seam fastball velocity from Statcast.
One of the best things about this time of year is projecting which MLB players can take their game to the next level. With that in mind, let's dive into 20 players that could make their first All-Star team in the upcoming campaign.
The team announced that third baseman Gio Urshela has been placed on the Tigers’ 10-day injured list.
The subpar quality of MLB uniforms was once again on full display during Friday’s matchup between the Dodgers and Mets.
The Rockies are off to a franchise-worst 4-15 start in 2024.
Texas placed Burke on the 60-day injured list this week, ruling him out until at least the middle of June.
There are 22 MLB City Connect uniforms. Some look sharp, while others fall flat.
Florida baseball standout Jac Caglianone just can't stop hitting home runs.
The 27-year-old has prior experience as an MLB starter.
The White Sox achieved the type of feat no one strives for on Friday.
The sporting world loves to make grand proclamations about the entirety of the 2024 season after watching a little more than 10% of the games that will transpire this season.
Travis d'Arnaud is playing the game of his life against the Texas Rangers.
The Angels have made the playoffs only once during Trout's career — in 2014. They haven’t had a winning season since 2015.
A former member of the 2004 Boston Red Sox’s World Series-winning team has died.
His injury almost immediately put a third catcher on the shelf.
The Steelers' new quarterback reminded everyone all about his baseball past.
The Tigers said that the pitcher will undergo an internal brace surgery on Monday to repair his UCL.
The Diamondbacks announced they’ve recalled the southpaw to make his team debut tonight against the Giants.
Spencer Strider spoke about his elbow injury, which turned out to be relatively unique.
The Chicago White Sox are in a rough place as a franchise.
Jordan Hicks and Reynaldo Lopez are both adjusting to new roles on the mound this season with new teams.
The Mets' Steve Cohen is MLB’s richest owner and can afford to sign both Soto and Alonso after the World Series.
The Texas Rangers (11-9) are doing a nice job of treading water atop the AL West while they await the return of veteran ace Max Scherzer.
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