As the season prepares to be open, it is time for players to beware a trip to the IL (or worse).
Diamondbacks News
Eduardo Rodriguez’s Leadership is Showing Up in Full Effect
Eduardo Rodriguez’s latest outing and time in the clubhouse are stark reminders of the sort of talent and person the Diamondbacks were looking to sign when they pulled the quick trigger to land the lefty last winter.
Eduardo Rodriguez in for Dominant Season
If Eduardo Rodriguez can stay healthy and put together more performances like his latest spring outing, he and the Diamondbacks are in for some good days ahead.
Jordan Montgomery Addresses ‘Bad Habits’ in Backfield Outing
The back fields are probably the only place Montgomery should be throwing until it is time to break glass and let him take the mound in a regular season game.
Lovullo Open to Flexible Lineup
With the numerous winter departures the team encountered, expect this coming season’s lineup to be even more fluid than last season’s, where at least Christian Walker was reliably penciled in as the clean-up hitter.
Other Baseball News
Shohei Ohtani Hits Long HR vs. Yomiuri Giants in Japan Return
It was only an exhibition game, but Ohtani has been looking like he is ready to pick up where he left off last season, not a good sign for the other teams in the NL West.
Rangers’ Jon Gray Hit by Line Drive, Suffers Wrist Fracture
Something, something, beware the IL. Jon Gray will be missing a large portion of the season after an unfortunate comebacker incident against the Colorado Rockies.
MLB Award Winners Jersey Logos Heading to Topps Trading Cards
The six major award winners from the 2024 season will wear special gold MLB patches on the back of their jerseys. These patches will then be placed inside of special Topps commemorative trading cards called Gold Logoman cards.
The NRIs Your Eyes May or May Not See
A look at some of the NRIs in camp and how things might sort themselves out regarding their futures in the game.