After a Mets tweet celebrating young pitcher Nolan McLean during his start for Team USA, Phillies fans quickly flooded the replies when things took a sudden turn during the game. Mets tweet sparks early excitement McLean, one of the Mets’ most promising pitching prospects, started for Team USA against Team Italy on March 10. The right-hander began the game in dominant fashion, striking out the side in the first ... Read more
Josh Hader to Miss Opening Day, Opening Door for Bryan Abreu as Astros Closer. DD
The Houston Astros received confirmation of what many already suspected after Josh Hader’s first bullpen session of the spring — their All-Star closer will not be ready for Opening Day. Astros manager Joe Espada confirmed Wednesday that Hader will begin the 2026 season on the 15-day injured list, though the team remains hopeful that his absence will be short-term. Slow radar readings raised concerns Hader recently ... Read more
Astros Place Josh Hader on Injured List After Slow Spring Bullpen Session. DD
The Houston Astros received confirmation of what many already suspected after Josh Hader’s first bullpen session of the spring — their All-Star closer will not be ready for Opening Day. Astros manager Joe Espada confirmed Wednesday that Hader will begin the 2026 season on the 15-day injured list, though the team remains hopeful that his absence will be short-term. Slow radar readings raised concerns Hader recently ... Read more
Brian Cashman Staying Put Could Be Good News for Blue Jays in AL East Rivalry. DD
Now, recent developments involving one of their biggest rivals — the New York Yankees — could further strengthen Toronto’s outlook in the AL East. Blue Jays’ long journey back to contention Toronto’s climb back to contention has not been smooth. The club narrowly missed the playoffs in 2021, then suffered disappointing early postseason exits in 2022 and 2023. That stretch created the sense that simply reaching October ... Read more
Blue Jays Fans Encouraged by Signs Yankees GM Brian Cashman Isn’t Going Anywhere. DD
Now, recent developments involving one of their biggest rivals — the New York Yankees — could further strengthen Toronto’s outlook in the AL East. Blue Jays’ long journey back to contention Toronto’s climb back to contention has not been smooth. The club narrowly missed the playoffs in 2021, then suffered disappointing early postseason exits in 2022 and 2023. That stretch created the sense that simply reaching October ... Read more