The Philadelphia Phillies needed something to shift their early-season momentum. Mar 29, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jose Quintana (62) delivers a pitch against the Miami Marlins during the first inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images | Sam Navarro-Imagn Images They may have just gotten it. After an uneven 3-3 start at home, the Phillies headed west ... Read more
Peña’s Return Creates a New Dilemma: Who Sits in Houston’s Crowded Lineup? .DD
For a while, the Houston Astros were able to avoid a difficult decision. Mar 27, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout (27) is out as Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena (3) throws to first base to complete a double play during the first inning at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images | Troy Taormina-Imagn Images Now, they can’t anymore. Jeremy Peña’s return to ... Read more
Astros Finally Face the Problem They Tried to Avoid—And There’s No Easy Fix .DD
For a while, the Houston Astros were able to avoid a difficult decision. Mar 27, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout (27) is out as Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena (3) throws to first base to complete a double play during the first inning at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images | Troy Taormina-Imagn Images Now, they can’t anymore. Jeremy Peña’s return to ... Read more
After Costly Mistakes, Toronto May Have No Choice But to Turn to Its Young Catcher .DD
The Toronto Blue Jays didn’t plan for this. Mar 15, 2026; Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA; Toronto Blue Jays pitching coach Pete Walker (41) talks with pitcher Grant Rogers (69) and catcher Brandon Valenzuela (59) in the second inning against the New York Mets at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images | Jim Rassol-Imagn Images But after one injury—and one costly game—they may have no choice but to adjust ... Read more
Blue Jays Suddenly Desperate Behind the Plate—And a Prospect May Be Their Only Answer .DD
The Toronto Blue Jays didn’t plan for this. Mar 15, 2026; Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA; Toronto Blue Jays pitching coach Pete Walker (41) talks with pitcher Grant Rogers (69) and catcher Brandon Valenzuela (59) in the second inning against the New York Mets at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images | Jim Rassol-Imagn Images But after one injury—and one costly game—they may have no choice but to adjust ... Read more