Continuing his rough start in a San Francisco Giants uniform, two-time Cy Young winner Blake Snell was crushed by the Arizona Diamondbacks Friday night. Snell took the loss against Arizona, allowing five runs on nine hits and one walk over 4 2/3 innings. This was the first time Snell has allowed nine hits in a game since a June 2021 start against the Colorado Rockies. Through … [Read more...] about Two-Time Cy Young Winner Off to Rough Start with The Giants
San Francisco Giants Trade For a Former Top Prospect
The San Francisco Giants have acquired pitcher Mitch White from the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for cash considerations. Toronto designated White for assignment earlier in the week and had several days to trade him, lose him on waivers, or pass him through and send him to the minors. As a result of the trade, the Giants will place Alex Cobb on the 60-day injured list to open … [Read more...] about San Francisco Giants Trade For a Former Top Prospect
Four-Time World Series Champion Dies at 78
Ken Holtzman, who threw two no-hitters and was a four-time World Series champion, died Sunday at the age of 78. Holtzman was battling heart issues and was hospitalized before his death. Born on November 3, 1945, Holtzman played for the University of Illinois in the same year he made his major league debut. It began a 15-year career where helped the Oakland Athletics win three … [Read more...] about Four-Time World Series Champion Dies at 78
The Dominance Of This Oakland Athletics Flamethrower
Believe it or not, the Oakland Athletics have an exciting young flamethrower dominating out of the bullpen. A former top starting prospect, Mason Miller made four starts before experiencing right forearm tightness in May. Oakland shut him down from throwing after an MRI revealed a mild ulnar collateral ligament sprain. Many expected the worst, as forearm tightness tends to be … [Read more...] about The Dominance Of This Oakland Athletics Flamethrower
An Ace Is Emerging in the Athletics Rotation
Off the field distractions have dominated the headlines surrounding the Oakland Athletics in recent years. However, positive developments are happening on the field, even if not everyone is paying attention. Mason Miller and his Chapman-like fastball have started to gain attention, but it’s time to notice another arm on the A’s staff. Specifically, starter Paul Blackburn and … [Read more...] about An Ace Is Emerging in the Athletics Rotation