Blue Jays pitchers to share closer role as Hoffman struggles
General manager Ross Atkins spoke to the media on Friday and provided updates on multiple Blue Jays. According to Atkins, relief pitcher Jeff Hoffman, who’s struggled of late, will no…
How Max Scherzer uses season’s riskiest time for pitchers to thrive in-season
DUNEDIN, Fla. – Max Scherzer believes spring training is one of the most dangerous times of the season for pitchers. The ramp-up from winter throwing to getting off a mound…
Pitchers, catchers report across MLB as 2025 season begins
There’s a new No. 2 in the New York Yankees’ rotation behind Gerrit Cole. A familiar face is getting a fresh start leading the Cincinnati Reds. Meanwhile, Shohei Ohtani &…
‘One of the best pitchers of all time’: Bassitt sees Scherzer elevating Blue Jays
When pitchers and catchers report to spring training for the Toronto Blue Jays on Feb. 13, Max Scherzer will be starting his 18th big-league season with his seventh different franchise.…
Which starting pitchers would fit best on Blue Jays?
The Toronto Blue Jays made their biggest offseason splash by signing Anthony Santander on Monday, but their work may not be done. While most of the team’s winter has been…
Pitchers Paul Skenes, Luis Gil nab MLB’s Rookie of the Year awards
Paul Skenes has capped his electric first MLB season with some hardware. The Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher was named NL Rookie of the Year on Monday, while New York Yankees…
MLB Free Agency: Top 10 pitchers
The list of free-agent pitchers this winter mirrors the collection of position players on the market in that there’s some serious game-changing talent here. Need an ace? There’s one —…
Union head Tony Clark: MLB teams are ‘blowing out’ pitchers, risking injuries
LOS ANGELES — Players’ Association head Tony Clark said teams are encouraging pitchers to throw as hard as possible, leading to more injuries and minimizing the importance of starting pitchers.…
Aranda homers, six pitchers combine on a five-hitter and Rays beat Blue Jays
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Jonathan Aranda homered, six Tampa Bay pitchers combined on a five-hitter, and the Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 1-0 on Friday night. Aranda went deep…
Report: MLB discussing rule change that requires starting pitchers to throw six innings
As baseball has continued to trend in the direction of having pitchers put their all into every pitch, prioritizing getting the most out of their outing, rather than working deep…