The Giants have shifted right-hander Jordan Hicks to a bullpen role after his poor performance against the Diamondbacks, raising his ERA to 6.55. Right-hander Hayden Birdsong will take his place in the starting rotation, set to pitch against the Royals on May 20. Despite Hicks’s strong peripheral numbers, including a high ground ball rate, his struggles have been evident since last season, leading to this decision amid the Giants’ depth in starting talent.
The Phillies fell to the Red Sox 9-8 in 11 innings, unable to overcome a disastrous fifth inning where they allowed six runs, including a grand slam. Despite strong offensive performances from players like Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper, the Phillies' bullpen kept them in the game, but they ultimately lost the series finale, with Alec Bohm set to join the team for rehab in Chicago after their upcoming series against the Yankees. Want More Context? 🔎
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Yankees ace Max Fried returned from a blister issue but struggled in a loss to the Blue Jays, exiting after five innings with a one-run deficit while dealing with a cut on his pinkie. Despite his 2.62 ERA this season, Fried's performance was affected by fielding errors and his reluctance to use off-speed pitches, raising concerns about his blister condition ahead of his next scheduled start against the Rays. Want More Context? 🔎
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After 17 starts with the San Francisco Giants, Justin Verlander finally secured his first win by pitching five shutout innings against the Atlanta Braves, allowing only one hit and leading the Giants to a 9-3 victory. The win breaks Verlander's 0-8 streak, the longest in franchise history, as San Francisco improves to 54-49 in the tight NL Wild Card race, aided by Rafael Devers' two home runs. Want More Context? 🔎
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