The Houston Astros have signed right-hander Nate Pearson to a one-year, $1.35MM deal, with plans for him to start, marking his return to a rotation role after primarily pitching in relief since his MLB debut in 2020. Despite a challenging stint with the Cubs, where he posted a 9.20 ERA over 14.2 innings, Pearson excelled in Triple-A with a 2.22 ERA, and Houston is banking on his potential amid rotation uncertainties for the upcoming season.
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High praise from Dodgers legend Sandy Koufax followed pitcher Will Klein’s pivotal performance in a 6-5 Game 3 World Series victory over the Toronto Blue Jays, where he threw four scoreless innings. Klein, who had limited experience prior to 2025 and joined the Dodgers amid injuries to the bullpen, made 14 appearances that season with a strong 2.35 ERA. Want More Context? 🔎
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Former Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg, now 37, has accepted a role as a special assistant to the head coach at his alma mater, San Diego State University. In this position, he will support the baseball program's operations and assist with pitching development, drawing from his successful collegiate career and 13 seasons in MLB, including a key role in the Nationals' 2019 World Series victory. Want More Context? 🔎
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After an exhausting 18-inning Game 3, the World Series continues with Game 4 just hours away, featuring key betting picks. Notable bets include Over 8.5 runs (-105) due to fatigued bullpens, Over 14.5 outs recorded for Shane Bieber (-190), and Over 2.5 walks allowed (+135) as the Blue Jays may intentionally walk Shohei Ohtani again. Want More Context? 🔎
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