Tomoyuki Sugano, a successful Japanese pitcher, is set to join MLB as a free agent after a standout season with the Yomiuri Giants. Meanwhile, Shinnosuke Ogasawara plans to be posted this offseason. Both players have similar projections to MLB pitcher Luis Severino. In other baseball news, the Angels are not guaranteeing Anthony Rendon the starting third base job, while pitchers Chase Silseth and José Soriano are expected to be healthy by Spring Training. The Astros’ Zach Dezenzo is working on his swing, the Athletics’ Brent Rooker had forearm surgery, and the team will play on an artificial surface in Sacramento. The Blue Jays expect Yariel Rodríguez to throw more innings next season, and the Rays aim to upgrade their catcher position. Red Sox pitcher Garrett Whitlock may transition to the bullpen for health reasons.
Full Article
Happy 53rd birthday to Nomar Garciaparra, a six-time MLB All-Star and 1997 Rookie of the Year, who excelled with the Boston Red Sox before his trade to the Chicago Cubs in 2004. With a career total of 1,747 hits and 936 RBI, he had two 30-home run seasons, prompting a quiz to name all shortstops who achieved this feat in a single season. Want More Context? 🔎
Read more
