To say that Mitchell Parker has struggled lately would be an understatement. After a very good April, Mitchell Parker has been the worst starter in baseball that continues to be handed the ball every fifth day. After a quality rookie year and a strong start, giving Parker a long leash made sense, but that rope … Read more
While the final 44 games of the regular season don’t matter in terms of a pennant race for the Washington Nationals in 2025, they do matter in terms of being auditions for players for spots on the 2026 squad. Perhaps the most intriguing roster battle for the Nats going into 2026 will be the rotation, … Read more
Didier Fuentes is now two starts deep in his major league career. His first outing was okay, and ended up looking blah because he got appropriately punished on a really bad hanger. His second start was just kind of a mess overall. Two starts in, the pitch models continue to be big fans, but his … Read more
The Philadelphia Phillies were outscored 32-12 in their final three games after winning 10 of their last 12 to end the month of May. Entering June, the club has decided to shake up its rotation and bullpen. Mick Abel, who made his MLB debut on May 18, will be recalled from Triple-A before the Phillies’ … Read more
You don’t need me to tell you this, but I like saying it, so I’ll tell you anyway. Noah Cameron has been very good for the Kansas City Royals. He’s on all kinds of leaderboards as the only or one of a handful of pitchers who have accomplished such-and-such feat since 1901. And that’s all … Read more
The Tampa Bay Rays are in an extremely enviable situation that also could become a source if trouble in that they have one starting pitcher too many. Entering camp, the Rays currently have the following arms* projected for the rotation (Games Started, Games pitched): LHP Shane McClanahan (74 GS, 74 G since 2021) RHP Drew … Read more
One of the main storylines of Nationals Spring Training will be how the starting rotation sorts itself out. Right now it feels like there are seven guys battling for five spots. One of the guys who could be on the outside looking in is Mitchell Parker. However, a big spring could catapult him into the … Read more
The offseason is dragging on, and the Kansas City Royals have missed out on key free-agent targets like Austin Hays and Dylan Carlson. So what’s next? In this episode of Royals Rundown, Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco break down the state of the Royals’ roster, the pressing need for reinforcements, and potential trade options still … Read more
The Nationals suddenly have a lot of starting pitching depth. After years of barely being able to field five starters, the Nationals now have difficult decisions to make in Spring Training. There are seven guys battling for five spots, unless the Nats go to a six man rotation. According to reports, Mackenzie Gore, Michael Soroka, … Read more