Two-time former teammates enter the year on the outside looking in of the top 10 in career strikeouts. Max Scherzer is 11th with 3,367 and Justin Verlander is tied with Phil Niekro for 12th at 3,342. Both pitchers are within striking distance of 10th all-time. Here’s the list which includes multiple Hall of Famers from different eras of the game. Only 19 pitchers have thrown at … [Read more...] about Two-Time Former Teammates On the Cusp of the Top Career Strikeouts
Sources: Rangers, Michael Lorenzen Agree to One-Year, $4.5M Deal
Michael Lorenzen was an All-Star that tossed a no-hitter last year. While that sounds like an ideal performance right before free agency, Lorenzen’s overall inconsistencies possibly diminished his value this winter. This might be best represented by his six-game stretch where he pitched to an ERA over nine right after he threw his no-hitter. Although a better 2023 could have … [Read more...] about Sources: Rangers, Michael Lorenzen Agree to One-Year, $4.5M Deal
More “Optimism” That World Series MVP Will Be Ready for Opening Day
Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said Friday that he’s more optimistic that Corey Seager will be ready for Opening Day, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports. The two-time World Series MVP had offseason hernia surgery but is coming along nicely this spring and should be ready to go. Seager has resumed swinging a bat and has been taking ground balls and playing catch in … [Read more...] about More “Optimism” That World Series MVP Will Be Ready for Opening Day
Rangers First Baseman Injures Oblique, Could Miss Opening Day
Texas Rangers first baseman Nathaniel Lowe has never had his name on the injured list in his professional career. But after experiencing a right oblique strain while batting, Lowe could make his injured list debut and miss Opening Day. According to Rangers manager Bruce Bochy, the injury will sideline the 28-year-old for at least a “little bit.” While the Rangers plan to … [Read more...] about Rangers First Baseman Injures Oblique, Could Miss Opening Day
Five Cubs Games That Could Set the Tone Early on in the Season
A common saying is that a division cannot be won in the first month, but it certainly can be lost. Even though there is a strong emphasis on the last two weeks of the season, the games in the standings count just as much in April as they do in September. With some uncertainty surrounding the ballclub, some games will matter more for the Wrigley Nine. Therefore, let’s look at … [Read more...] about Five Cubs Games That Could Set the Tone Early on in the Season