6:20pm: Per Ardaya, Grove underwent surgery to repair his right labrum. Roberts added that Grove attempted to pitch through the issue dating back to last season, but the club opted for surgery after the issue did not respond well to an offseason of rest. 12:58pm: Michael Grove’s season has already come to an end, as the Dodgers right-hander underwent surgery on his throwing … [Read more...] about Dodgers’ Michael Grove Undergoes Season-Ending Shoulder Surgery
Luis Rengifo Questionable For Angels’ Opening Day Roster
Infielder Luis Rengifo has played in just one Cactus League game, and he has now been sidelined for over a week due to a nagging hamstring injury. Rengifo described the problem as just a cramp, yet after being twice scratched from the Angels’ lineup within the last week, manager Ron Washington told reporters (including MLB.com’s Rhett Bollinger) that the team will “back off” … [Read more...] about Luis Rengifo Questionable For Angels’ Opening Day Roster
Dodgers To “Slow-Play” Shohei Ohtani’s Pitching Rehab
Since his debut in 2018, Shohei Ohtani has gone 38-19 with a 3.01 ERA and 608 strikeouts. In that time, only five starters (min. 400 IP) have a lower ERA, and only six have a higher strikeout rate. There is no denying that Ohtani has been a terrific pitcher when he has been healthy enough to take the mound. Alas, injuries have limited the two-way superstar to just 86 starts in … [Read more...] about Dodgers To “Slow-Play” Shohei Ohtani’s Pitching Rehab
Soto: Mets Didn’t Offer The Most Money
The Juan Soto free agency was one of the most anticipated in baseball history. It was expected to deliver historic results and did just that. He signed a massive 15-year, $765MM deal with the Mets. That’s the longest contract ever and the largest guarantee. The $51MM average annual value is also a record if one considers the deferrals in Shohei Ohtani’s deal with the Dodgers. … [Read more...] about Soto: Mets Didn’t Offer The Most Money
Offseason In Review: Los Angeles Dodgers
The Dodgers followed up their World Series win with another aggressive offseason, making many headline-grabbing additions as well as some less splashy moves. Despite years of playoff disappointments, they now go into 2025 viewed as a juggernaut that is despised by all other fan bases around the league. Major League Signings LHP Blake Snell: Five years, $182MM (includes … [Read more...] about Offseason In Review: Los Angeles Dodgers