AL Central fool's gold: Don't expect these players to keep up current pace

Aaron Nola is struggling in the early 2025 MLB season, starting with an 0-5 record and a 6.5 ERA, attributed to a dip in fastball velocity, which fell to 88-89 mph during a recent outing. Despite a quality start being interrupted in the seventh inning, Nola emphasized the need for better command and hopes his velocity will improve as the weather warms. Manager Rob Thomson and teammate Trea Turner express confidence in Nola's ability to...

During the fourth inning of a loss against the Cleveland Guardians, New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. mishandled a play when he turned his back on a broken-bat liner from infielder Brayan Rocchio, allowing the ball to roll past him for an RBI single. Chisholm, reflecting on the incident, expressed his desire to make every play but acknowledged the dangers, recalling a previous injury from a shattered bat in Single-A. Despite hitting a...

Summary Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to a strained hamstring suffered while playing catch, marking a setback after his season debut on April 16 following a year-long recovery from elbow surgery. Despite a strong minor league performance before his call-up, Strider struggled against the Toronto Blue Jays, contributing to the Braves' disappointing start to the 2025 season, where they remain in last place in the NL...

The Chicago Cubs are acquiring veteran reliever Drew Pomeranz from the Seattle Mariners, according to sources reported by The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal. The specifics of what the Mariners will receive in return are currently unknown; however, Pomeranz was signed to a minor-league contract by Seattle just before Opening Day and has not played in the majors since 2021. The 36-year-old has a connection with Cubs manager Craig Counsell, having previously played under him during part...

The Atlanta Braves have placed right-hander Spencer Strider on the 15-day injured list due to a strained right hamstring, following his season debut last week after recovering from elbow surgery. The injury occurred while he was playing catch before a game against the St. Louis Cardinals, and the Braves have recalled right-hander Michael Petersen from Triple-A as a corresponding move. Strider's first start this season saw him allow two runs over five innings, and it's...