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The Diamondbacks may have got Merrill Kelly back while in Baltimore. But Arizona still currently have a full dozen players on the injured list. They are evenly split between hitters and pitchers, but two-third of them are on the extended 60-day injured list. With an off-day today, I thought it was a good opportunity to […]
EDITOR’S NOTE: An earlier version of this article ran here at BCB last October. This one has updated giveaway numbers and some information about Cubs gate giveaways from 2026. I’ve written on this topic previously, but now I’ve got some new information that I wanted to pass along to you. As you know if you […]
For most of a season that, in the grand scheme of things is still in its infancy, most of the angst directed at the Phillies has been towards an inconsistent and maddening offense. That, of course, makes sense. After all, it has been the lineup that has torpedoed four attempts by this talented team to […]
The White Sox will be trying to salvage a win in a series where they’ve been pretty well thumped in the first two games, and the pitching staff may give a try at keeping the Rays to fewer than eight runs while they’re at it. This will be the first game where there’s no one […]
We are close to game time today in Sacramento as the Athletics prepare to wrap up this four-game series against the Texas Rangers. This afternoon, the Athletics look to win their third-straight game, third-straight series and increase their divisional lead. On the other side, the Rangers seek the series split, hoping to leave town tied […]
Texas Rangers @ Athletics Thursday, April 16, 2026, 2:05 PM CDT (105.3 The Fan / Rangers Sports Network) Sutter Health Park RHP Jack Leiter vs. LHP Jacob Lopez Today’s Lineups RANGERS ATHLETICS Brandon Nimmo – RF Jeff McNeil – 2B Sam Haggerty – LF Shea Langeliers – DH Wyatt Langford – CF Nick Kurtz – […]
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After finally snapping a six-game losing streak in last night’s 2-1 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays, the Brewers have a chance to build a bit of momentum and end the homestand on a high note. Brandon Sproat gets the ball today as he looks for his first win as a Brewer. The right-hander has […]
Game three of three with the Brewers. This will take them through their sixth series of the season. So will be starting to see what the Jays are by now. Of course, I’m writing this before the season starts. Let’s see….I’ve said everything I need to about Milwaukee in the first two GameThreads. And, as […]
After Monday night’s heavyweight fight, Tuesday’s dud, and Wednesday’s pull-a-“W”-out-of-the-hat magic trick, this wacky and often less-than-fun series with the Angels wraps up this afternoon. The Yankees get to hand the ball to their ace, Max Fried, while the Angels appear ready to take the opener approach in this getaway game. Both of New York’s […]
This spring, the Cubs have given contract extensions to two key players — Pete Crow-Armstrong and Nico Hoerner. Other teams have done the same, primarily with young players, some even with players who have yet to play a MLB game. The Cubs have two veteran players who don’t really fit either category above, but who […]
It’s been an up and down season so far for the St. Louis Cardinals. It’s entirely reasonable to expect that it will be an up and down season from here on out. We’re all hoping for an outcome that’s special and unexpected, but the likelihood is that we’ll have to live through growing pains. In […]
This is going to be a piece about patience and taking it slow. I was going to start it off with a joke about stopping to smell the flowers above the left field wall, but they removed those a season or two ago, and I couldn’t quite come up with another lede, so the seams […]
After 21 individual articles covering the best of what the Seattle Mariners have to offer in their minor league system, Colt Emerson has officially been crowned as Lookout Landing’s top prospect for the 2026 season, concluding our annual rankings. Having already signed a record-breaking extension earlier this season, Emerson exemplifies everything the Mariners want in […]
Detroit Tigers (9-9) vs. Kansas City Royals (7-11) Time/Place: 1:10 p.m., Comerica ParkSB Nation Site: Royals ReviewMedia: Detroit SportsNet, MLB.TV, Tigers Radio NetworkPitching Matchup: RHP Keider Montero (1-1, 1.74 ERA) vs. LHP Kris Bubic (2-1, 2.50 ERA)
The Royals will look to avoid a sweep and try to get the offense going. They’ve score more than two runs in a game just once in their last eight contests. Kris Bubic goes for the Royals, after seven shutout innings and a career-high 11 strikeouts his last time out. He’ll have to pitch around […]
Texas Rangers lineup for April 16, 2026 against the A’s: starting pitchers are Jack Leiter for the Rangers and Jacob Lopez for the A’s. Texas will be looking to split the series finale today. The A’s have a lefty starting, so Evan Carter and Joc Pederson are sitting, and Corey Seager is also getting the […]
The Cincinnati Reds host the San Francisco Giants in the series finale at Great American Ball Park with a chance for a sweep on the line. Chase Burns gets the start for the home team, with first pitch set for 12:40 PM ET. Lineups for both clubs are listed below. Go Reds! Today’s Lineups GIANTS […]
Last week, Yankees right-hander Luis Gil made his season debut against the Tampa Bay Rays, allowing three runs in four innings, with three hits, three walks, and just two strikeouts. He was undoubtedly shaky despite limiting the damage somewhat. On Wednesday, he made his second start, and even though there were some improvements, the results […]
After the offense got shut out for the first time this season, they boys will look to bounce back and secure a split in Pittsburgh. It has been a long and mostly successful road trip, but getting this win would be a great way to close things out. The Nats are playing some early afternoon […]
Bryce Elder has made four starts and given up a grand total of one (1) run so far across four starts and 23.1 innings of work. That’s it — that’s the stat. As of now, there are only three pitchers who are ahead of Elder on the leaderboard and one of them is Shohei Ohtani. […]
Worcester: L, 3-5 (BOX SCORE) This game may have had a totally different outcome if the WooSox simply left fewer men on base, especially later on. A total of 14 were left stranded in the midst of 11 walks by Sounds (Brewers AAA) pitchers. It also didn’t help that the WooSox found themselves quickly down […]
Washington Nationals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, April 16, 2026, 12:35 p.m. ET Location: PNC Park, Pittsburgh, PA Broadcast: KDKA AM/FM, Sportsnet-PIT The Pittsburgh Pirates are at home hosting the Washington Nationals this afternoon at beautiful PNC Park, where they hope to raise the Jolly Roger. Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines. BD community, this is […]
Barcelona great Lionel Messi has made a surprise move and become the new owner of Spanish third division side Cornella. The club announced the news in a statement on their website (you can read the full text here): “UE Cornellà announces that Argentinian footballer and eight-time Ballon d’Or winner Leo Messi has formalized the acquisition […]
Hillsborough County will hold a Rays Stadium workshop this afternoon to consider the funding MOU submitted by the team last week. You can watch the proceedings starting at 1:30 PM. The workshop is largely for commissioners to gather more information, which means it will also be the public’s best opportunity as well. Remember that Florida’s […]