Shohei Ohtani Joins Elite Company After Nine Starts

3 months ago

Shohei Ohtani Joins Elite Company After Nine Starts

Shohei Ohtani is putting together one of the greatest pitching starts in modern MLB history. Through nine starts, Ohtani owns a sparkling 0.82 ERA, tied with Zack Greinke’s 2009 season for the third-best mark in the Live Ball Era since 1920. Only Jacob deGrom’s 0.62 ERA in 2021 and Juan Marichal’s 0.69 ERA in 1966 were better through nine starts.

By Abhay Aggarwal

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Rival Executives Believe Tigers Could Move Tarik Skubal

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Rival Executives Believe Tigers Could Move Tarik Skubal

“Any club out of the postseason picture has to consider moving that player,” one NL executive said regarding Tarik Skubal’s future in Detroit. Before elbow surgery, the two-time Cy Young winner was 3-2 with a 2.70 ERA and 52 strikeouts in seven starts. With the Tigers collapsing since his injury, rival executives increasingly believe Detroit could seriously explore trade offers by July.

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Sacramento Unveils Massive Plan For Future MLB Franchise

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Sacramento officially launched its campaign for an MLB expansion franchise, backed by a fully entitled 50-acre stadium site and nearly $2 billion in public-private investment. City leaders believe the region’s growth, fan support and development plans make it a strong future candidate as MLB considers expansion down the road.

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Roman Anthony Details Finger Injury After Initial Confusion

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Roman Anthony said his finger injury is a partially torn ring finger ligament, specifically in the CMC joint. That clarification differs from Sam Kennedy’s May 22 update, when Kennedy said imaging showed no tear. ESPN’s injury report later listed Anthony on the 10-day IL with the injury described as a sprained ligament.

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Boston Loses Key Reliever Garrett Whitlock To Knee Injury

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Boston Loses Key Reliever Garrett Whitlock To Knee Injury

The Red Sox placed Garrett Whitlock on the 15-day injured list with left knee inflammation and recalled Tyler Samaniego from Triple-A Worcester. Whitlock had been one of Boston’s most reliable bullpen arms in 2026, posting a 3-1 record with a 3.20 ERA, 25 strikeouts and a 1.12 WHIP across 19.2 innings this season.

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