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It didn't take much time for Elly De La Cruz to locate his path as widely discussed “torpedo” bat . The Cincinnati Reds player put on an extraordinary show during his debut with the updated bat type, finishing 4-for-5 including two home runs, driving in seven runs, and scoring four times as they secured a commanding 14-3 victory against the Texas Rangers. I gave it a try today and found it very comfortable," De La Cruz stated following the match. "It felt really great. It’s no different from traditional bats; it simply feels good. "Torpedo" bats, named for their resemblance to torpedoes due to their shape, have been the main topic of discussion at the beginning of the season. Major League Baseball This season, following the New York Yankees' performance where they smashed 15 home runs in their first three games against the Milwaukee Brewers. The idea was conceived by ex-MIT physicist and present-day Miami Marlins employee Aaron "Len...

Tamed by one of their own, the Houston Astros The lineup maintained its early-season sluggishness on Monday night. Jordan Hicks, the right-handed pitcher for the Giants hailing from Cypress Creek, limited his hometown team to just one hit across six innings. The San Francisco squad jumped ahead by five runs with Hicks' support, and despite an awakening offensive effort from Houston in the later frames, they couldn’t close the gap, resulting in a final score of 7-2 during the first game of a three-game set at Daikin Park. In the eighth inning, Houston had only one hit out of 19 at-bats when they had runners in scoring positions this season. An infield single by Jose Altuve doubled their number of hits for the day. Later, Isaac Paredes smashed a double off the left-field wall, bringing home two runs — marking his first RBIs since joining the Astros — which narrowed their gap to 5-2. Left-handed pitcher Erik Miller neutralized the threat by throwing a 99 mph sinker past ...

During their initial series of the 2025 season against the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Chicago Cubs experienced a mix of highs and lows as they ended up splitting the four games played. The team began promisingly on Thursday evening with an offensive surge, securing victory with a score of 10-6. This performance starkly contrasted with their lackluster showing in Japan and swiftly altered fan perceptions about the earlier disheartening tour. The second installment of the series once more soured things when Jameson Taillon The experienced right-handed pitcher had a tough outing in his initial start of the season. He allowed six earned runs during the 8-1 defeat, with the Cubs' offense remaining largely muted. In contrast, Shota Imanaga delivered an impressive performance in Saturday's close game, which ended at 4-3; however, the relief pitchers almost squandered this lead. Ultimately, their potential collapse was prevented thanks to Dansby Swanson’s play. game-saving defe...

Former Chicago White Sox Shortstop Tim Anderson is poised to face his previous squad at Guaranteed Rate Field this Thursday. During his tenure with the Chicago White Sox from 2016 through 2023, he secured two All-Star selections, won a Silver Slugger Award in 2020, and claimed the American League batting title in 2019. After the 2023 season concluded, Chicago allowed Anderson to enter free agency. In 2024, he signed with the Miami Marlins but was designated for assignment in July of that same year. In January, the Angels offered a minor league contract to the player from Tuscaloosa, Alabama. He participated in spring training activities this year. ex White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada , who will sit out the opening day because of a thumb injury.) Los Angeles was so impressed with Anderson during spring training that they included him on the opening day roster. Tim Anderson referred to Chicago as his home. Per video posted on X by Kevin Powell of WGN , And...

When Devin Williams was appointed as the Milwaukee Brewers In the final two months of the 2022 season, the objective was to have the ball in his hands during the ninth inning. However, starting Thursday afternoon, when the Brewers kick off the season against the New York Yankees At Yankee Stadium, the strategy for securing a win involves preventing him from making an impact. Should Williams step onto the pitcher’s mound, it probably indicates that the Brewers are just three outs away from defeat. With only one year remaining until they can become free agents, Williams was traded to New York during the offseason. For Nestor Cortes and Caleb Durbin, Cortes is set to begin pitching on Saturday in the second game of the series with the Brewers. Receive daily updates on the Packers throughout the season. View the game between the Brewers and Yankees on ESPN Plus Williams facing off against his old squad is one of several narrative...

NEW YORK – Chad Patrick was scheduled to begin an extensive 25-hour journey from Phoenix back to his hometown of Indiana with a brief halt planned for Saturday when he got a message. He was advised to wait patiently as there could be an update soon. It has already been optioned for Class AAA Nashville On March 9, the right-handed pitcher had just completed his last game in Arizona and was anticipating starting for the second consecutive season with the Sounds. Receive daily updates on the Packers throughout the season. However, injuries had taken their toll on the team. Milwaukee Brewers In the days following, the team benefited from improved pitching depth, and Patrick performed well enough across his four Cactus League outings that he suddenly found himself in contention to join the squad heading north for their season opener against the. New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. The next day, as I sat in the waiting room wondering whether things were...

DETROIT – The elaborate, script-style Tigers signage in orange and black atop the big outfield scoreboard at Comerica Park has been removed, now giving way to just "Comerica Park." The Tigers team has clarified the reasoning behind the alteration, stating that the Tigers logo was no longer relevant. “As mentioned earlier, things were similar when we first started at the ballpark about 25 years back,” stated Ryan Gustafson, President and CEO of Ilitch Sports and Entertainment. “The previous Tigers billboard had run its course and required retirement.” We actually came across an image of the old scoreboard at the stadium, which featured both a Comerica Park and a Tigers sign. In either case, this represents the updated appearance, and it comes with the biggest scoreboard in the American League. debuting last season Gustafson mentions that there are numerous items to observe on it. Given the enhanced features of our newly installed video board and control ro...

On Thursday, the curtain goes up for the 143rd season of performances. Phillies In history, the ensemble of figures will be recognizable. Since they made the playoffs for three straight years—and secured 95 victories and the National League East title in the previous season—the team’s lineup remains mostly intact. The players’ identities and most of their appearances are familiar. Bryce Harper to Zack Wheeler . Let’s go ahead and examine the 26 players on the opening-day roster — along with the left-handed pitcher. Ranger Suárez , who will start the season on the injured list—and a challenge that each will encounter in 2025. Alec Bohm Position: 3B | Age: 28 | Bats/Throws: Right/Right Contract status: $7.7 million salary; remains under team control until 2026. 2025 outlook: He’s baaaaaaaack . After a winter of trade rumors , Bohm will kick off this season just as he ended the previous one. This is not a negative outco...

For their inaugural 2025 home opener, the St. Louis Cardinals conducted a practice session on Wednesday prior to their kickoff game versus the Minnesota Twins scheduled for Thursday at 3:15 PM. You’ll get insights from Nolan Arenado, Oli Marmol, and Sonny Gray during this training event. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This content must not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or distributed. To stay updated with the most recent news, weather forecasts, sports updates, and live streams, visit FOX 2.

Assembling a top-tier roster isn’t limited to just one approach. The primary strategies include free agency, the draft, and trading. However, there are also opportunities through waivers, Rule 5 picks, and tapping into the global talent pool. This complexity requires significant effort. For instance, consider the Texas Rangers' World Series squad from two years back; The groundwork for success was established over ten years earlier. The origins of the Rangers' starting lineup for the opener That will see the team face off against the Boston Red Sox on Thursday at Globe Life Field. Don’t fully extend that far. However, the Rangers' pockets definitely did. Below is a look at how their roster was assembled: The Rangers brought aboard 15 players through signings as major league, minor league, or international free agents and committed over $880 million in contract deals for these acquisitions. The Rangers selected five players—four among the first eight c...

The instant when Juan Soto placed a New York Mets hat atop his head caused the expectations for the team to soar immediately. In spring training held in Port St. Lucie, there wasn’t any leniency provided. Soto seamlessly adapted to his new squad by hitting a home run during his initial at-bat in the Grapefruit League, which set the tone for continued offensive prowess. A challenging division such as the National League East, which comprises Braves , Phillies And despite rising expectations for the upcoming Nationals squad, Soto continues to elevate the standard. Begin your day with more knowledge. Receive all the essential news directly in your mailbox every morning. "On the last day of spring training, Soto stated, 'We must always anticipate being at the pinnacle,' adding that regardless of which teams are in our division, we aim to consistently maintain a leading position,'" he emphasized. As the Mets strive toward their first...