In a surprising turn of events, Masahiro Tanaka took a shutout into the eighth inning. He didn’t walk any batters and struck out 13, including the seven he caught swinging in the first three innings, and eight of the first 11 he faced.
Baseball Chatter 05/10
Antonio Senzatela threw his fifth quality start in seven total games started in the majors. He has a 3.12 ERA in four starts at home in Coors Field and is 5-1 with a 2.86 ERA overall. The downside is that he rarely strikes batters out, 4.91 K/9. David Price threw around 60 pitches in a simulated session yesterday, and is scheduled to throw a light bullpen session tomorrow. He could begin a rehab assignment after one more sim game
Baseball Chatter 04/26
Eric Thames just tied Willie Stargell for the most home runs against one team in April in major-league history and was promptly tested for PEDs after the game for the third time since spring.
Baseball Chatter 03/27
Koda Glover is reportedly likely to win their closer job. Reportedly likely? Come on now. That means nothing by the way. Maybe Glover will be named the Nats closer, and maybe he won’t. Here is what Dusty Baker said on Saturday.
Baseball Chatter 03/09
31 pitchers threw 100 mph last season. Aroldis Chapman and Mauricio Cabrera …
Baseball Chatter 03/04
#WhiteSox said all along that Carlos Rodon is fine. Taking “measured” approach …