The Georgia native is off to an impressive start and has been hard to keep off the base paths. With injuries mounting, he is providing a reminder of the value he brings.
Through their first 33 games, the Boston Red Sox have the best record in baseball. Their resurgence has been lead by an improved pitching staff and the return of Eduardo Rodriguez. The Red Sox lefty missed all of 2020 but is 5-0 in his first six starts.
Two weeks ago, Garrett Richards was trending in the wrong direction. Over the last two weeks, however, Richards has been a different pitcher. Due to a new delivery, Richards has flashed the potential that once made him a top prospect.
Sam Howard has been one of the Pirates’ most effective pitchers so far in 2021. The Georgia native was claimed off waivers by Pittsburgh in October of 2019 and appeared in 22 games last year. After making a good first impression, he has gotten off to a solid start in 2021.
As the Red Sox relievers have rebounded from a tough 2020 campaign with the help of a few new additions, Ottavino has been a key piece. After a rough start, the New York native has been one of Boston’s most effective arms the past two weeks.
So far this season, JT Brubaker has been one of baseball’s best pitchers. The Ohio native has only made four starts but is emerging as the Pirates ace. Although the season is less than a month old, the Pirates righty is off to a start he will never forget.
Chaim Bloom was busy in the offseason improving Boston’s pitching depth. One free agent he brought in was Hirokazu Sawamura. So far, in 2021, he has been one of Boston’s most reliable arms.
In 2020, the Boston Red Sox pitching was their biggest weakness. The team finished the season with a 5.58 earned run average, which was the second-worst among American League teams. One player brought in to bolster their depth was Matt Andriese.
In 2021, Nathan Eovaldi has been the Red Sox best pitcher. The righty took the hill to open the Red Sox season and has pitched like an ace. As the offense has been one of the best in baseball, Eovaldi has set the tone for the rotation.
Brett Lorin is a name that may not be familiar to many baseball fans. Lorin was drafted by the Seattle Mariners in the fifth round of the 2008 MLB Draft. The California native never appeared in a major league game but spent time in the Mariners, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Arizona Diamondbacks organizations. He retired in 2015 but has a unique story.
After being swept by Baltimore to open the season, the Red Sox have won nine straight games. In that span, the Red Sox offense has
When the 2021 season began, the Pirates were expecting Ke’Bryan Hayes to lead the offense. So far, Hayes has only appeared in two games due to a wrist injury. One player who has stepped up is Phillip Evans, who can’t stop hitting.
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