Author: Tyler Koerth

New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole is a year removed from missing over 70 games to the start of the 2024 season due to nerve irritation and edema in his elbow.  He returned in June last year, was healthy through the World Series, modified his throwing program over the off-season, but now has concerns over his elbow again after feeling some discomfort. Gerrit Cole had imaging done on his elbow and is seeking multiple opinions  After a spring training outing where Cole threw 54 pitches over 2.2 innings and surrendered six earned runs, he became concerned about elbow discomfort.  As…

The Miami Marlins are coming off a 2024 season where they had the third worst record in baseball, finishing with 62 wins and 100 losses.  Last year, they were without their ace Sandy Alcantara as he spent the year recovering from tommy john surgery.  In 2025, the Marlins reportedly will use him strategically, which potentially will set him up to be a highly coveted trade piece this year. Sandy Alcantara will be on an innings limit in 2025 Per Jeff Passan, Alcantara will be on an innings limit in 2025. This has led contenders to believe that he would be…

The Baltimore Orioles back end of the bullpen weapon Felix Bautista, otherwise known as “The Mountain”, is ready for his next step in recovery following tommy john surgery.  He underwent the procedure in August of 2023, missed all of last season, and now is ready for his first taste of live game action. Felix Bautista is scheduled to make his 2025 spring training debut Orioles manager Brandon Hyde told reporters that Bautista will pitch in live game action on Monday, March 3.  The 6’8″ flamethrowing righty was capable of consistently hitting 99-100 MPH prior to his elbow injury.  Reports so…

The Baltimore Orioles are off to a dominating start of the 2024 season. They have easily handled the Los Angeles Angels through the first two games in which they won by scores of 11-3 and 13-4. Here we take a look at some of the numbers behind their performance. Baltimore Orioles Pitching: one MLB record set, one franchise record set. On Opening Day the Orioles new ace Corbin Burnes made MLB history by throwing six innings, walking zero batters, and striking out eleven. A day later Grayson Rodriguez matched him innings wise and struck out a career best nine batters.…

Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts is on a tear to begin the 2024 season. Through five games his statistics have been compared to other greats such as Babe Ruth and Barry Bonds. Here we take a look at three of his absurd statistics. Mookie Betts and Babe Ruth are the only two players to ever accomplish this specific feat. Per OptaStats since RBI became official just two MLB players have had a four game span with the following statistics: at least nine hits, at least nine RBI, at least six walks, at least four home runs, and a .600…

Boston Red Sox outfielder Tyler O’Neill has continued what seemingly is an Opening Day tradition for him over to his new ball club. The 28 year old was traded by the St. Louis Cardinals this off-season and his eighth inning home run on Thursday set a MLB record. New Boston Red Sox outfielder Tyler O’Neill set a MLB record with his fifth consecutive Opening Day home run (watch) On Opening Day this year against the Seattle Mariners Tyler O’Neill not only delivered a go-ahead two run home run in the eighth inning, but he set a MLB record with his…

The Chicago Cubs lost on Opening Day to the Texas Rangers in extra innings with the final core being 4-3. This contest was close throughout, but unfortunately the Cubs also saw starting pitcher Justin Steele leave the game early after a leg injury. He now will undergo an MRI and is heading to the injured list. Justin Steele suffered a hamstring injury in the fifth inning. Steele’s injury occurred after he chased down a ball in front of him. With his momentum carrying him towards the first base line he underhand threw the ball to first base, but came up…

43 year old Nelson Cruz is reportedly signing a one day contract with the Seattle Mariners and retiring with the organization. Throughout his playing career he was elected to seven All-Star games, won four silver sluggers, and was an ALCS MVP. Nelson Cruz had some of his best seasons with the Seattle Mariners. Four out of Nelson Cruz’s 19 seasons came with the Mariners. During the 2015-2018 seasons he put up some of his best numbers including two seasons of both 40+ home runs and 100+ RBI. His 163 long balls with Seattle is the most he hit for any…

Juan Soto was the New York Yankees game saver in the ninth inning on Opening Day.

The Los Angeles Dodgers already had an impressive off-season in which they committed a lot of money to players such as Shohei Ohtani, Tyler Glasnow, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Teoscar Hernandez, and others. Now catcher Will Smith can be added to that list as the 29 year old has reached a 10 year agreement on a contract extension with the ball club. Will Smith and the Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed to a 10 year, $140 million contract extension. Entering the 2024 season Will Smith had two years of team control remaining. The catchers final year of arbitration was set for the…