Three Pitching Targets for the Cubs to Replace Jon Lester
January 19, 2021
The Chicago Cubs aren’t bringing back Jon Lester, so where do they go next for additional rotation help?
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The Chicago Cubs aren’t bringing back Jon Lester, so where do they go next for additional rotation help?
B.J. Martin recaps the good, the bad, and the ugly from Billy Eppler’s tenure as the Los Angeles Angels’ general manager.
The Angels returned to Anaheim Sunday evening after an extremely deflating three-game sweep at the hands of the Texas Rangers in Arlington. Apparently, all the Angels needed was some home-cooked meals as the Halos bats came alive slugging four home runs in each of the first two games of their series against the Oakland Athletics. The Athletics entered the series winning nine straight games and the Angels defeated them soundly those first two games before losing the series finale Wednesday afternoon.
Despite having the toughest schedule, the Angels could make a strong playoff pursuit with a healthy Shohei Ohtani, a revamped offense, and a formidable pitching staff.
The Angels have created a lot of buzz with their busy offseason. However, what have we learned from Spring Training thus far?
Being that today is Groundhog Day, it seemed fitting to preview the Angels starting rotation going into Spring Training. Injuries have riddled the Angels rotation the past four seasons like no other period in franchise history leading many to wonder if 2020 will be another day in Punxsutawney for Halo fans.
B.J. Martin examines the state of the Los Angeles Angels’ rotation and how crucial an improved rotation will be in 2020.
B.J. Martin analyzes the move.
Rendon has been secured. Here’s what could follow.
With the bullpen in total disarray and the starting rotation injured, should the Boston Red Sox sign Julio Teheran?
Our “Into the 80s” series rolls on. The fourth team to join the 80-win-club is the Atlanta Braves. When Bryce Harper signed with the Phillies, most of the national media picked Philly to win the NL East. What the media didn’t say is that the Braves won the NL East last season. Harper may have made you forget about Ronald Acuña, Jr. and his team. At 80-53, they are behind the Dodgers, Astros, and the Yankees, but are still a force to be reckoned with.
Some pitchers are absolutely dominant to begin a game. Many even carry it into the middle and later innings. Unfortunately, there are those guys who just can’t get through the opposing batting order more than two times. Today, we will focus on these players who specifically can’t get through the order for a third time. You won’t see names like Edwin Jackson on here who is bad no matter how many times he has gone through the order.
For those who don’t know, the opener is a pitcher, usually a reliever, who starts the game and pitches an inning or two to allow for the starter to only have to face the lineup two times. Let’s get into it.
The Chicago Cubs aren’t bringing back Jon Lester, so where do they go next for additional rotation help?
B.J. Martin recaps the good, the bad, and the ugly from Billy Eppler’s tenure as the Los Angeles Angels’ general manager.
The Angels returned to Anaheim Sunday evening after an extremely deflating three-game sweep at the hands of the Texas Rangers in Arlington. Apparently, all the Angels needed was some home-cooked meals as the Halos bats came alive slugging four home runs in each of the first two games of their series against the Oakland Athletics. The Athletics entered the series winning nine straight games and the Angels defeated them soundly those first two games before losing the series finale Wednesday afternoon.
Despite having the toughest schedule, the Angels could make a strong playoff pursuit with a healthy Shohei Ohtani, a revamped offense, and a formidable pitching staff.
The Angels have created a lot of buzz with their busy offseason. However, what have we learned from Spring Training thus far?
Being that today is Groundhog Day, it seemed fitting to preview the Angels starting rotation going into Spring Training. Injuries have riddled the Angels rotation the past four seasons like no other period in franchise history leading many to wonder if 2020 will be another day in Punxsutawney for Halo fans.
B.J. Martin examines the state of the Los Angeles Angels’ rotation and how crucial an improved rotation will be in 2020.
With the bullpen in total disarray and the starting rotation injured, should the Boston Red Sox sign Julio Teheran?
Our “Into the 80s” series rolls on. The fourth team to join the 80-win-club is the Atlanta Braves. When Bryce Harper signed with the Phillies, most of the national media picked Philly to win the NL East. What the media didn’t say is that the Braves won the NL East last season. Harper may have made you forget about Ronald Acuña, Jr. and his team. At 80-53, they are behind the Dodgers, Astros, and the Yankees, but are still a force to be reckoned with.
Some pitchers are absolutely dominant to begin a game. Many even carry it into the middle and later innings. Unfortunately, there are those guys who just can’t get through the opposing batting order more than two times. Today, we will focus on these players who specifically can’t get through the order for a third time. You won’t see names like Edwin Jackson on here who is bad no matter how many times he has gone through the order.
For those who don’t know, the opener is a pitcher, usually a reliever, who starts the game and pitches an inning or two to allow for the starter to only have to face the lineup two times. Let’s get into it.
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