Key stats: 17 wins, 2.60 ERA (137 ERA+), 276 SO Flashing the most potential of any rookie pitcher since Bob Feller, Gooden took baseball by storm in '84. His 276 strikeouts shattered Herb Score's previous rookie record of 245, but his peripherals were arguably even more impressive; at...
The thing about baseball is that you can have the best lineup in the history of the game, but if it runs up against a hot pitcher at the wrong time, it's essentially useless. Nothing happens until the pitcher throws the ball; we're all reacting to him. And when you have a truly ...
• Best single relief pitcher (by DRA, cFIP) -- Josh Hader The Brewers had the National League's most valuable outfield by a mile, and it was due as much to their outfield defense as to Christian Yelich's Triple Crown pursuit and Lorenzo Cain's .395 OBP in the leadoff spot. Milwa...
Way-too-early 2024 MLB power rankings The Rangers won the 2023 World Series -- and we're already looking ahead to rank all 30 teams for next year. Are Braves or Rangers No. 1? » As you'll see below, there are more starting pitcher options in the NL than the AL. I couldn'...
Professional baseball managers have a lot of responsibility in the game of pro-baseball. Managers choose the batting order and starting pitcher before each game and make substitutions throughout the game. Most significantly, great MLB managers know just the right time to bring in a relief pitcher...
Professional baseball managers have a lot of responsibility in the game of pro-baseball. Managers choose the batting order and starting pitcher before each game and make substitutions throughout the game. Most significantly, great MLB managers know just the right time to bring in a relief pitcher...
When Martinez made his debut in 1992, Boston’s Roger Clemens had the highest Pitcher Score of any active player in baseball. A few years earlier, Clemens had even briefly come within striking distance of the all-time leader — the underappreciatedDazzy Vance, who peaked four starts into his...
ARLINGTON, Texas (KDKA) - With just 11 starts under his belt as an MLB pitcher, Paul Skenes is not only headed to the 2024 MLB All-Star Game, he's now been named the starting pitcher for the National League. The Pirates 2023 first-overall pick has taken the league by ...
After a dazzling Home Run Derby, MLB heads into the All-Star Game with ace pitcher Justin Verlander insisting that baseballs are juiced. Jul 9, 2019 Twins' Jorge Polanco To Start As AL All-Star Shortstop Polnaco is the first Twins All-Star starter since 2013, when Joe Mauer made the lin...
Gonsolin makes his MLB All-Star debut this year as the National League's wins leader. A two-way star in college, Gonsolin hit a solo home run in the first inning of the 2016 Raleigh Regional. He started 57 games as an outfielder and appeared 18 times ...