Domingo Germán came out of nowhere to pitch the 24th perfect game in MLB history for the New York Yankees on June 28, 2023. His perfect game came against the woeful Oakland Athletics, striking out nine batters on 99 pitches. But just two months later, Germán was placed on MLB’s restricted list following a clubhouse incident. It wasn’t the first time Germán received discipline … [Read more...] about Polarizing Ex-Yankees Pitcher Continues Mediocre Performance in Minors
Recent Roster Move Could Spell the End for Pirates Veteran
Michael A. Taylor‘s time in a Pittsburgh Pirates uniform may come to an end thanks to Thursday’s recall of outfielder Joshua Palacios. On Wednesday, sources reported that Palacios was going to join the big club in time for that evening’s game against the St. Louis Cardinals at PNC Park. A few hours later, it was reported that the Pirates had changed their mind. Apparently, it … [Read more...] about Recent Roster Move Could Spell the End for Pirates Veteran
Pirates Pitcher Will Be Out Longer Than Thought
When Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Jared Jones went on the 15-day injured list, it was thought he wouldn’t be out long. After seeing team doctors, it was determined he wouldn’t even be able to begin throwing for 15 days. Pirates Pitcher Jared Jones Will Be Out Longer Than Thought If the gutsy rookie is out for a long time, it will be a huge blow for the Pirates. The 22-year-old … [Read more...] about Pirates Pitcher Will Be Out Longer Than Thought
Pirates Lose Talented Young Right-Hander to 15-day Injured List
One of the Pittsburgh Pirates’ young arms will be out until after the All-Star break. They placed Jared Jones on the 15-day injured list Thursday with a strained right lat, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports. Jared Jones to the 15 day IL with a right lat strain. Joshua Palacios has been recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis — Alex Stumpf (@AlexJStumpf) July 4, 2024 “He’s got a … [Read more...] about Pirates Lose Talented Young Right-Hander to 15-day Injured List
Pirates Veteran Needs To Change Offensive Approach
Michael A. Taylor is one player who can deliver as the Pittsburgh Pirates look to the current roster for improvement. That won’t be a popular opinion among Pirates fans who can’t get Taylor out of town fast enough. However, general manager Ben Cherington said recently that the Pirates feel that “internal improvement” from the current roster will help the team better than a … [Read more...] about Pirates Veteran Needs To Change Offensive Approach