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Top MLB aces Paul Skenes and Tarik Skubal on state of pitching

Tarik Skubal and Paul Skenes share experiences of their pitching journeys, highlighting their struggles with the sweeper pitch despite their success.

MLB 2026: Inside the rise of 100 mph pitching velocity

Bubba Chandler and others are pushing the boundaries of pitching velocity, with 100 mph becoming the new standard for elite pitchers.

New York Mets

Top MLB aces Paul Skenes and Tarik Skubal on state of pitching

Tarik Skubal and Paul Skenes share experiences of their pitching journeys, highlighting their struggles with the sweeper pitch despite their success.

Los Angeles Dodgers break early season franchise record

The Dodgers hit a franchise-record 42 home runs in their first 22 games, including five in a 12-3 win against the Rockies.

22 hours ago

Recap: Max Muncy, Miguel Rojas & Dalton Rushing Lead Dodgers Offense In Series Split

Dodgers overcame early struggles to secure a 12-3 victory against the Rockies, highlighted by strong performances from Muncy, Rojas, and Rushing.

Dodgers on World Series-winning path if history is any indication

The Los Angeles Dodgers have a 15-4 record, the best in baseball, and are on track for another successful season.

Dodgers Have 'Most Talented' Group Of Pitchers They've Ever Had

The Los Angeles Dodgers have a highly talented pitching staff, potentially the best in the franchise's history, enhancing their chances for success this season.

8 hours ago

Los Angeles Dodgers break early season franchise record

The Dodgers hit a franchise-record 42 home runs in their first 22 games, including five in a 12-3 win against the Rockies.

22 hours ago

Recap: Max Muncy, Miguel Rojas & Dalton Rushing Lead Dodgers Offense In Series Split

Dodgers overcame early struggles to secure a 12-3 victory against the Rockies, highlighted by strong performances from Muncy, Rojas, and Rushing.

Dodgers on World Series-winning path if history is any indication

The Los Angeles Dodgers have a 15-4 record, the best in baseball, and are on track for another successful season.

Dodgers Have 'Most Talented' Group Of Pitchers They've Ever Had

The Los Angeles Dodgers have a highly talented pitching staff, potentially the best in the franchise's history, enhancing their chances for success this season.

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6 Potential Breakout Arms To Watch In 2026

Early MLB season performances can be misleading, making it challenging to determine if trends are genuine or just small-sample noise.

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Munetaka Murakami Watch: Big Homers, Wacky Numbers | Defector

Munetaka Murakami has shown impressive power in MLB, hitting three home runs in recent games despite high strikeout rates.

Chicago Cubs

Yankees vs. Royals Probable Starting Pitchers - April 18 - Bleacher Nation

Chicago Cubs

Twins vs. Reds Probable Starting Pitchers - April 18 - Bleacher Nation

Miami Marlins

The Opener: Rays, Trout, Pitchers' Duel

Rays celebrate renovated Tropicana Field with a game against the Cubs, while Trout is day-to-day after being hit by a pitch.

Chicago Cubs

Brewers vs. Blue Jays Probable Starting Pitchers - April 16 - Bleacher Nation

6 Potential Breakout Arms To Watch In 2026

Early MLB season performances can be misleading, making it challenging to determine if trends are genuine or just small-sample noise.

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Munetaka Murakami Watch: Big Homers, Wacky Numbers | Defector

Munetaka Murakami has shown impressive power in MLB, hitting three home runs in recent games despite high strikeout rates.

Chicago Cubs

Yankees vs. Royals Probable Starting Pitchers - April 18 - Bleacher Nation

Chicago Cubs

Twins vs. Reds Probable Starting Pitchers - April 18 - Bleacher Nation

Miami Marlins

The Opener: Rays, Trout, Pitchers' Duel

Rays celebrate renovated Tropicana Field with a game against the Cubs, while Trout is day-to-day after being hit by a pitch.

Chicago Cubs

Brewers vs. Blue Jays Probable Starting Pitchers - April 16 - Bleacher Nation

The Blue Jays got their momentum back, but can they maintain the spark?

The 2026 Blue Jays faced a crisis with injuries and poor performance, leading to a sixth straight series loss against the Diamondbacks.

Series Recap: Blue Jays muster two runs in final two games against Brewers

The Blue Jays faced challenges in their series against the Brewers, winning one game but losing the next two despite early leads.

Blue Jays: Jeff Hoffman pitching better than his numbers suggest

Jeff Hoffman has improved his pitching process but struggles with command and has a high walk rate, leading to late-game challenges.

2 days ago

The Blue Jays got their momentum back, but can they maintain the spark?

The 2026 Blue Jays faced a crisis with injuries and poor performance, leading to a sixth straight series loss against the Diamondbacks.

Series Recap: Blue Jays muster two runs in final two games against Brewers

The Blue Jays faced challenges in their series against the Brewers, winning one game but losing the next two despite early leads.

Blue Jays: Jeff Hoffman pitching better than his numbers suggest

Jeff Hoffman has improved his pitching process but struggles with command and has a high walk rate, leading to late-game challenges.

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2 days ago

Kansas City Royals vs. Baltimore Orioles Series April 20-22: Odds, Starting Pitchers & Predictions - Bleacher Nation

The Royals have a 3-6 record in games they were favored on the moneyline, winning 33.3% of those games.

Chicago Cubs

Yankees' Cole needs 'several more' rehab outings, says Boone

Gerrit Cole's rehab start was successful, allowing three runs in 4 ⅓ innings, with a focus on health and strike zone efficiency.

Gerrit Cole To Begin Rehab Assignment

Gerrit Cole begins rehab assignment at Double-A Somerset as he recovers from Tommy John surgery.

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Gerrit Cole update: Yankees ace will face Single-A hitters Sunday | amNewYork

Gerrit Cole is set to face Single-A hitters as he continues rehab from Tommy John surgery, aiming for a return next month.

Yankees' Cole needs 'several more' rehab outings, says Boone

Gerrit Cole's rehab start was successful, allowing three runs in 4 ⅓ innings, with a focus on health and strike zone efficiency.

Gerrit Cole To Begin Rehab Assignment

Gerrit Cole begins rehab assignment at Double-A Somerset as he recovers from Tommy John surgery.

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Gerrit Cole update: Yankees ace will face Single-A hitters Sunday | amNewYork

Gerrit Cole is set to face Single-A hitters as he continues rehab from Tommy John surgery, aiming for a return next month.

Messick loses no-hit bid in 9th, but Guardians hold off Orioles

Parker Messick nearly achieved a no-hitter, leading the Guardians to a 4-2 victory over the Orioles with a strong performance.

Blue Jays manager hasn't lost any faith in Jeff Hoffman as Toronto's closer just yet

Jeff Hoffman struggles as Blue Jays closer, but manager John Schneider maintains confidence in him despite recent meltdowns.

2 days ago

Fantasy baseball free agent pickups: Need some pitching? Look to Twins and Astros

Two-start pitchers for Week 4 offer potential for both immediate and long-term fantasy baseball value.

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Boston Red Sox

The astonishing absurdity of all seven Red Sox walk-off wins in the Fenway greens

Boston Red Sox

The Red Sox still have serious upside in their rotation, and it might just save their season

Boston Red Sox

The astonishing absurdity of all seven Red Sox walk-off wins in the Fenway greens

Boston Red Sox

The Red Sox still have serious upside in their rotation, and it might just save their season

Mike Trout crushes fifth Yankee Stadium HR in four games

Mike Trout hit five home runs in a four-game series against the Yankees, marking a significant achievement in his career.

The Opener: Trout, Messick, Strider

Mike Trout homered in four consecutive games against the Yankees, marking a significant achievement for the Angels outfielder.

Mike Trout crushes fifth Yankee Stadium HR in four games

Mike Trout hit five home runs in a four-game series against the Yankees, marking a significant achievement in his career.

The Opener: Trout, Messick, Strider

Mike Trout homered in four consecutive games against the Yankees, marking a significant achievement for the Angels outfielder.

Dodgers 12, Rockies 3: The Max Muncy & Miguel Rojas offense salvages a split from the mighty Rockies - Dodgers Digest

Dodgers secured a 12-3 victory against the Rockies, with strong performances from Miguel Rojas and Justin Wrobleski.

Recap: Kyle Tucker Delivers Game-Winning Hit After Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Nolan McLean Duel

The Dodgers secured a comeback win against the Mets, highlighted by Kyle Tucker's go-ahead hit in a tightly contested pitchers duel.

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Dodgers 4, Mets 0: Justin Wrobleski faces 1 over the minimum through 8 shutout innings - Dodgers Digest

Dodgers shut out the Mets 4-0, extending the Mets' losing streak to six games with a dominant performance from Justin Wrobleski.

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21 hours ago

Dodgers 12, Rockies 3: The Max Muncy & Miguel Rojas offense salvages a split from the mighty Rockies - Dodgers Digest

Dodgers secured a 12-3 victory against the Rockies, with strong performances from Miguel Rojas and Justin Wrobleski.

Recap: Kyle Tucker Delivers Game-Winning Hit After Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Nolan McLean Duel

The Dodgers secured a comeback win against the Mets, highlighted by Kyle Tucker's go-ahead hit in a tightly contested pitchers duel.

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Dodgers 4, Mets 0: Justin Wrobleski faces 1 over the minimum through 8 shutout innings - Dodgers Digest

Dodgers shut out the Mets 4-0, extending the Mets' losing streak to six games with a dominant performance from Justin Wrobleski.

Dodgers 2, Mets 1: Yoshinobu Yamamoto & Nolan McLean duel lives up to the billing, and Kyle Tucker wins it late - Dodgers Digest

Yoshinobu Yamamoto led the Dodgers to a 2-1 victory over the Mets, ending their six-game losing streak.

Red Sox' Ranger Suarez throws 8 scoreless innings in second consecutive excellent start

Ranger Suarez is improving with the Boston Red Sox, showcasing effective run prevention and strong pitching in recent games.

6 months ago

Blue Jays: Diving into Nathan Lukes' early struggles at the plate

Nathan Lukes is struggling offensively with a .065 batting average, significantly declining from his previous season's performance.

Ex-Blue Jays closer's disastrous Yankees history somehow got much worse on Wednesday

Jordan Romano struggles against the New York Yankees, suffering multiple blown saves and maintaining a poor career ERA against them.

The Opener: Ohtani, Miller, Waldichuk

Shohei Ohtani extends his on-base streak to 51 games, while Mason Miller approaches the Padres' save record and Ken Waldichuk seeks a second opinion on his injury.

Pirates' Paul Skenes limits Reds' offense and gets his 1st win of 2026

"I'm pretty insulated from a lot of stuff that's out there. The stuff that I do see or hear, I don't really care anyway because it doesn't have anything to do with the play. I'm just thinking about getting back to execution and executing my pitches."

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Golden State Warriors

MLB 2026: Randy Johnson pitch strikes bird, 25 years later

Calvin Murray recalls the iconic moment when Randy Johnson hit a bird during a game, marking its 25th anniversary as a viral sports highlight.

Fantasy baseball: Five pitchers poised for a breakout season

Early season baseball requires patience and informed decisions based on small statistical samples to avoid mistakes and capitalize on opportunities.

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Unhittable: are the modern era's weightlifting, analytics-fueled pitchers too good?

Advancements in pitching analytics have transformed baseball, enabling pitchers to achieve unprecedented speed and accuracy.

Boston Red Sox

Game 11: Brewers at Red Sox, Crochet takes on Misiorowski in a battle of aces

Major League Baseball

Hall of Fame's starting pitcher problem -- and what it means

Golden State Warriors

MLB 2026: Randy Johnson pitch strikes bird, 25 years later

Calvin Murray recalls the iconic moment when Randy Johnson hit a bird during a game, marking its 25th anniversary as a viral sports highlight.

Fantasy baseball: Five pitchers poised for a breakout season

Early season baseball requires patience and informed decisions based on small statistical samples to avoid mistakes and capitalize on opportunities.

fromwww.theguardian.com

Unhittable: are the modern era's weightlifting, analytics-fueled pitchers too good?

Advancements in pitching analytics have transformed baseball, enabling pitchers to achieve unprecedented speed and accuracy.

Boston Red Sox

Game 11: Brewers at Red Sox, Crochet takes on Misiorowski in a battle of aces

Major League Baseball

Hall of Fame's starting pitcher problem -- and what it means

Blue Jays' Friday starting pitcher a cruel reminder of offseason quest

The Toronto Blue Jays are using Braydon Fisher as an opener due to depleted pitching depth caused by injuries early in the 2026 season.

With Blue Jays desperate for good news, this starter dominating with historic pace

Kevin Gausman and Dylan Cease have excelled as co-aces for the injury-riddled Toronto Blue Jays rotation.

Toronto

Blue Jays pitchers set the tone early for a season full of whiffs

The Toronto Blue Jays set a franchise record for strikeouts in a three-game series during their Opening Weekend.

Toronto

Blue Jays: Recapping Kevin Gausman's historic Opening Day start

Kevin Gausman delivered an outstanding performance in the Blue Jays' home opener, striking out 11 batters and allowing only one run.

Blue Jays' Friday starting pitcher a cruel reminder of offseason quest

The Toronto Blue Jays are using Braydon Fisher as an opener due to depleted pitching depth caused by injuries early in the 2026 season.

With Blue Jays desperate for good news, this starter dominating with historic pace

Kevin Gausman and Dylan Cease have excelled as co-aces for the injury-riddled Toronto Blue Jays rotation.

Blue Jays pitchers set the tone early for a season full of whiffs

The Toronto Blue Jays set a franchise record for strikeouts in a three-game series during their Opening Weekend.

Blue Jays: Recapping Kevin Gausman's historic Opening Day start

Kevin Gausman delivered an outstanding performance in the Blue Jays' home opener, striking out 11 batters and allowing only one run.

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Washington Nationals

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Game #5 Small sample size fun with 1st Place numbers | TalkNats.com

The Washington Nationals are performing well, currently 2-games above .500, and hope to maintain momentum against the struggling Philadelphia Phillies.

San Francisco Giants

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After SF Giants cut him, outfielder ties MLB record for hottest start to season

Joey Wiemer achieved a historic start to the season, reaching base in his first 10 plate appearances with the Washington Nationals.

Dodgers pitcher in the mix for 'wide open' NL Cy Young race

Yoshinobu Yamamoto has emerged as a contender for the NL Cy Young award after a strong Opening Day performance.

MLB Top-10 Starting Pitchers Right Now: Yoshinobu Yamamoto Ranked By The Shredder For 2026

Yoshinobu Yamamoto is ranked seventh among MLB's top starting pitchers heading into the 2026 season.

Dodgers pitcher in the mix for 'wide open' NL Cy Young race

Yoshinobu Yamamoto has emerged as a contender for the NL Cy Young award after a strong Opening Day performance.

MLB Top-10 Starting Pitchers Right Now: Yoshinobu Yamamoto Ranked By The Shredder For 2026

Yoshinobu Yamamoto is ranked seventh among MLB's top starting pitchers heading into the 2026 season.

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Erik Boland: Yankees pen difficult to read this early, but don't write it off yet

Yankees' starting pitching depth is viewed positively, while bullpen roles remain uncertain despite some success.

David Lennon: Is Yankees' futile offense a concern?

Yankees lost 1-0 despite strong pitching from Weathers, highlighting offensive struggles against A's pitcher Springs.

Erik Boland: Yankees show power at the plate and on the mound

Yankees started the season strong with back-to-back shutouts and key performances from Aaron Judge and Cam Schlittler.

Erik Boland: Yankees pen difficult to read this early, but don't write it off yet

Yankees' starting pitching depth is viewed positively, while bullpen roles remain uncertain despite some success.

David Lennon: Is Yankees' futile offense a concern?

Yankees lost 1-0 despite strong pitching from Weathers, highlighting offensive struggles against A's pitcher Springs.

Erik Boland: Yankees show power at the plate and on the mound

Yankees started the season strong with back-to-back shutouts and key performances from Aaron Judge and Cam Schlittler.

Dominic Smith delivers big moments for the Braves in April

Dominic Smith has made a significant impact on the Braves with impressive early-season performance, including a walk-off grand slam and consistent hitting.

Trevor Story homers, has 5 RBIs to lead Red Sox over Twins 9-5

Trevor Story's five RBIs led the Red Sox to a 9-5 victory over the Twins, with Connelly Early earning his first win of the season.

Garrett Crochet throws 6 shutout innings as Red Sox defeat Reds 3-0

Boston Red Sox achieved their first opening day shutout since 2015, defeating the Cincinnati Reds 3-0 with strong performances from Crochet and Anthony.

Trevor Story homers, has 5 RBIs to lead Red Sox over Twins 9-5

Trevor Story's five RBIs led the Red Sox to a 9-5 victory over the Twins, with Connelly Early earning his first win of the season.

Garrett Crochet throws 6 shutout innings as Red Sox defeat Reds 3-0

Boston Red Sox achieved their first opening day shutout since 2015, defeating the Cincinnati Reds 3-0 with strong performances from Crochet and Anthony.

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Carson Kelly is Having a Monster Start to the Season Again - Bleacher Nation

Kelly was at it again last night, taking a two strike pitch WAY out to center field to turn what had become an uncomfortably close game into more of a blowout.

Chicago Cubs

Blue Jays reliever sees his incredibly impressive streak end against the Brewers

Braydon Fisher's impressive streak of 29 games without an earned run on the road ended against the Milwaukee Brewers.

Red Sox' Garrett Crochet implodes on mound in worst start of MLB career

Garrett Crochet had the worst start of his career, allowing 11 runs in 1.2 innings against the Twins.

Edwin Diaz Is 'Huge' For Dodgers Bullpen Success

Edwin Díaz signed a three-year, $69 million contract with the Dodgers, becoming the highest-paid relief pitcher in MLB history.

This Day In Dodgers History: Don Drysdale Makes MLB Debut; Clayton Kershaw Reaches 1,000 Career Strikeouts

Don Drysdale debuted for the Dodgers in 1956, becoming a Hall of Famer and a three-time World Series champion.

Blue Jays' Davis Schneider is leaning into his biggest strength again: 'Doing some damage'

Davis Schneider made a significant impact in the Blue Jays' 9-7 win over the Brewers with a crucial hit in the ninth inning.

Chicago Cubs

Mason Miller is On One Insane, Historic Heater

Mason Miller's strikeout rate of 57.1% is unprecedented and significantly surpasses league averages and historical records for relievers.

Erik Boland: Yankees' Aaron Judge will start taking care of business

Aaron Judge has had a slow start to the season, reminiscent of his 2024 performance, but his track record suggests a potential turnaround.

Blue Jays offence could improve with a correction to this veterans' strikeout numbers

George Springer's struggles in 2026 are impacting the Blue Jays' offense, necessitating a return to his 2025 form for team success.

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Ozzie Albies, Chris Sale move-up on historical leader boards

Winning on Opening Day is significant for the Braves, with Ozzie Albies and Chris Sale achieving notable milestones.

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Yankees pitching made MLB history not seen in 83 years | amNewYork

Max Fried leads Yankees' historic pitching start with 13.1 scoreless innings and three shutouts in first five games of the season.

Red Sox News & Links: The strikeout that wasn't

Johan Oviedo's Red Sox career faces challenges, including a dip in velocity and a rough start, but the team remains optimistic about his recovery.

Blue Jays ace Kevin Gausman continues his historic start to 2026

Kevin Gausman set a franchise record with 11 strikeouts on Opening Day and continued a historic start to the 2026 season.

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Yankees complete three-game sweep of Giants behind dominant pitching | Fingerlakes1.com

The New York Yankees completed a three-game sweep of the San Francisco Giants with a 3-1 victory, showcasing strong pitching and offensive power.

Roger Clemens on the 2026 Red Sox, ABS system, and his MLB legacy

Roger Clemens reflects on his impactful 1986 season and his journey in Major League Baseball.

Shohei Ohtani Extends League-Leading Streaks in 2026 Pitching Debut

Shohei Ohtani is the most dominant offensive player and pitcher, leading in two major league streaks.

Dodgers' Roki Sasaki Reveals Key to Newfound Success

Roki Sasaki showed significant improvement in his pitching performance after struggling in spring training.

US news

Buster Olney's 2026 top 10 at every MLB position: Starting pitchers

Tarik Skubal and Paul Skenes are the two leading contenders for best starting pitcher in 2026, creating widespread evaluator uncertainty.

Blue Jays' Max Scherzer closing in on an elite milestone

Max Scherzer's re-signing becomes crucial for the Blue Jays as he approaches 3,500 career strikeouts, aiming for a historic milestone this season.

Major League Baseball

Which Team Will Sign Max Scherzer?

Blue Jays' Max Scherzer closing in on an elite milestone

Max Scherzer's re-signing becomes crucial for the Blue Jays as he approaches 3,500 career strikeouts, aiming for a historic milestone this season.

Major League Baseball

Which Team Will Sign Max Scherzer?

Braves pitching strong and Farmer stays hot in victory over Yankees

Didier Fuentes delivered an impressive spring training performance with five strikeouts through three perfect innings, showcasing 97-98 MPH fastball velocity and demonstrating readiness for a rotation spot.

Miami Marlins

Yankees' Ryan Weathers has stormy outing but looks at bright side

New York Yankees

A Look At Three Starters Facing 2026 Adjustments

Boston Red Sox

Red Sox News & Links: Who is the Red Sox fifth starter?

Kristian Campbell aims to reestablish himself this spring while a crowded Red Sox pitching staff creates sharp competition and fresh roster opportunities.

LA Dodgers

MLB News: Alonso Homers in 1st Orioles Game, Gerrit Cole is Back, Lopez Confirmed for TJ Surgery

High-profile spring training: Pete Alonso homered for the Orioles; Gerrit Cole showed recovery from Tommy John; Pablo López confirmed for Tommy John surgery.

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Braves pitching strong and Farmer stays hot in victory over Yankees

Miami Marlins

Yankees' Ryan Weathers has stormy outing but looks at bright side

Ryan Weathers, the Yankees' top offseason acquisition, struggled in his second spring training start, allowing six runs in two-plus innings against the Mets, continuing a tradition of rough early performances by first-year Yankees pitchers.

New York Yankees

A Look At Three Starters Facing 2026 Adjustments

Boston Red Sox

Red Sox News & Links: Who is the Red Sox fifth starter?

LA Dodgers

MLB News: Alonso Homers in 1st Orioles Game, Gerrit Cole is Back, Lopez Confirmed for TJ Surgery

Anthony Rieber: Yankees' Gerrit Cole, Carlos Lagrange are big-time arms

Carlos Lagrange, a 22-year-old prospect, impressed in spring training with four shutout innings, demonstrating major-league potential despite limited experience above Double-A.

Latest On Royals' Rotation

The Royals optioned pitchers Ryan Bergert and Mason Black to Triple-A as rotation depth, with five healthy starters securing the major league rotation for 2026.

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Where will innings per start go in 2026?

In 2017, starters averaged five and a half innings per start. Now, there's no such thing as half an inning, but that's the beauty of math. That number dipped slightly in 2018, to 5.4 innings per start. Even ignoring 2020, where teams felt more comfortable and/or harried into just getting through the 60-game season, the innings-per-start value bottomed out at exactly five in 2021.

Major League Baseball

Buster Olney's 2026 top 10 at every MLB position: Relievers

Mason Miller's midseason trade to the Padres, including prospect Leo De Vries, reshaped bullpen value and informs 2026 reliever rankings.

The Blue Jays' pitching plan that could give opponents fits

The Toronto Blue Jays employ pitchers with diverse arm angles—straight-over-the-top, sidearm, and submarine—to disrupt batter timing and approach throughout games.