Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Shohei Ohtani threw a 50-pitch bullpen session Saturday, another step in his throwing program in his return from elbow surgery. Ohtani advanced from the 35 pitches he tossed in is previous bullpen session on the same day that the Dodgers activated left-handed pitcher Clayton Kershaw, who made his season debut against the Los Angeles Angels. To make … [Read more...] about Ohtani throws 50-pitch bullpen session in return from elbow surgery; Kershaw activated
Bats Fall Silent, Astros Lose 5-1 to Rangers
Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images By Outs Above Average (OAA) last season, the Astros were a relatively subpar defensive team, edging closer to average at a cumulative negative two outs. Yes, Alex Bregman won a Gold Glove at third base, having an OAA of plus-seven outs and preventing five runs, in addition to Jake Meyers being his typical self in center field. However, as … [Read more...] about Bats Fall Silent, Astros Lose 5-1 to Rangers
Kershaw exits after 4 shaky innings in rusty season debut for Dodgers
Clayton Kershaw looked rusty during his first major league outing in nearly nine months. The three-time Cy Young Award winner lasted four innings Saturday night for the Los Angeles Dodgers, allowing five runs and five hits in a no-decision against the Angels. He walked three, struck out two and threw 48 of 83 pitches for strikes. The club’s career strikeout leader needs 30 to … [Read more...] about Kershaw exits after 4 shaky innings in rusty season debut for Dodgers
Houston Dash Open Two-Game Homestand with Loss to Portland Thorns FC
HOUSTON - The Houston Dash dropped the first match of a two-game homestand earlier tonight against Portland Thorns FC. The Thorns claimed three points... … [Read more...] about Houston Dash Open Two-Game Homestand with Loss to Portland Thorns FC