pitching

Red Sox Secure Deal with Veteran Reliever Justin Wilson to Bolster Bullpen

14/11/2024 Raymond 0

The Boston Red Sox have secured left-handed veteran reliever Justin Wilson on a one-year, major league contract, similar in structure to his previous deal with the Reds. Wilson, a 37-year-old with a lengthy MLB career, battled injuries in recent seasons but showed promising underlying stats upon returning from Tommy John surgery. Despite a 5.59 ERA with Cincinnati, largely influenced by the homer-friendly Great American Ball Park, Wilson’s strikeout and walk rates were better than league averages. His four-seam fastball clocked an impressive 95.5 mph, marking one of the highest velocities in his career. Advanced metrics suggest Wilson could be primed for a rebound, making him a valuable and experienced addition to Boston’s bullpen, which currently has few established left-handed options.

Braves and Guardians set to battle for bragging rights as the best team in baseball

26/04/2024 Raymond 0

The Atlanta Braves are on fire as they prepare to host the Cleveland Guardians in a highly anticipated weekend series. Coming off a sweep of the Miami Marlins, the Braves have won 9 of their last 10 games and are eager to continue their winning streak.

With the Guardians also holding a top spot in the MLB standings with an impressive 18-7 record, the series promises to be a challenging matchup for Atlanta.

However, the Braves are boosted by the return of All-Star second baseman Ozzie Albies from the Injured List, adding even more strength to their lineup.

Braves Minor League Recap: Bryce Elder combines on shutout

01/04/2024 Raymond 0

Bryce Elder, despite starting the 2024 season in the minor leagues after being an All-Star in 2023, showcased an impressive performance in his first start. He pitched six and a third innings without conceding any runs, allowing only two hits and no walks while striking out seven. Zach Logue, entering the game in relief, continued the dominance by pitching two and two-thirds scoreless innings. Logue, with significant experience in the big leagues, permitted just two hits and a walk while striking out two. Collectively, the duo limited the opposition to only five base runners and recorded nine strikeouts.