New York Mets fans looking for reasons to panic after Nolan McLean’s World Baseball Classic start might want to take a step back. Yes, the young right-hander surrendered two home runs and a hit-by-pitch in one rough inning against Team Italy. But that brief collapse came after he struck out the side in the first inning and showed flashes of the power arsenal that made him one of the Mets’ most exciting young ... Read more
Mets Fans Should Worry About These 3 Issues — Not Nolan McLean’s WBC Start. DD
New York Mets fans looking for reasons to panic after Nolan McLean’s World Baseball Classic start might want to take a step back. Yes, the young right-hander surrendered two home runs and a hit-by-pitch in one rough inning against Team Italy. But that brief collapse came after he struck out the side in the first inning and showed flashes of the power arsenal that made him one of the Mets’ most exciting young ... Read more
White Sox Prospects Shock Team USA Before Kyle Teel Injury Casts Shadow. DD
What began as a historic night for Team Italy in the World Baseball Classic quickly turned into a tense moment for Chicago White Sox fans. Italy stunned Team USA with an 8–6 upset, one of the most shocking results in tournament history. The victory was fueled by two of Chicago’s most promising young players — Kyle Teel and Sam Antonacci — who delivered huge hits early in the game. But the celebration didn’t last long. ... Read more
White Sox Breakout WBC Night Turns Into Injury Scare for Rising Star Kyle Teel. DD
What began as a historic night for Team Italy in the World Baseball Classic quickly turned into a tense moment for Chicago White Sox fans. Italy stunned Team USA with an 8–6 upset, one of the most shocking results in tournament history. The victory was fueled by two of Chicago’s most promising young players — Kyle Teel and Sam Antonacci — who delivered huge hits early in the game. But the celebration didn’t last long. ... Read more
Luzardo Deal Signals Phillies Won’t Chase Tarik Skubal Next Winter. DD
The Philadelphia Phillies made a major commitment to their pitching staff this week, signing Jesús Luzardo to a five-year, $135 million extension. While the move strengthens the rotation for years to come, it also sends a clear message about the club’s long-term spending plans. Most notably, it likely removes Philadelphia from the future bidding war for Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal, who is expected to headline next ... Read more