Royals' Vinnie Pasquantino takes drastic measures to shake slump

Aaron Nola overcame pregame neck tightness to pitch six scoreless innings against the Diamondbacks, showcasing strong performance despite initial concerns from the Phillies' management. His average velocity was notably up at 92.2 mph, and he effectively utilized his cutter and curveball, contributing to a 7-2 victory, while lowering his ERA from 6.43 to 4.61 over two starts. Nola expressed optimism about the neck issue, noting it was not severe and expected it to resolve quickly,...

The Philadelphia Phillies activated left-hander Ranger Suarez from the 15-day injured list, prompting Taijuan Walker to move to the bullpen, although a six-man rotation remains a possibility. Walker, who has a 2.54 ERA in six starts this season, has improved significantly from his disastrous 2024 performance but possesses below-average strikeout and walk rates. With Aaron Nola recently experiencing a neck issue, Walker's effective transition back to the bullpen positions him as the next option for...

The Los Angeles Dodgers, despite a three-hour rain delay that pushed the start time to 10:21 p.m., triumphed over the Atlanta Braves with a 10-3 victory, marking Roki Sasaki's first MLB win. Sasaki pitched five innings, allowing three runs while the Dodgers showcased their offensive prowess with home runs from Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman and a strong rally in the third and fourth innings. This win extended the Dodgers' winning streak to seven games,...

BOSTON (AP) — Kody Clemens hit a two-run homer in his Fenway Park debut, leading the Minnesota Twins to a 4-3 victory over the Boston Red Sox, with his father, former Red Sox ace Roger Clemens, in attendance. The Twins scored three runs in the sixth inning, with Bailey Ober pitching six innings and allowing only one run. Despite a late rally from the Red Sox, highlighted by Jarren Duran's RBI triple, Jhoan Duran secured...

Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas is out for the season after rupturing his left patellar tendon during a game against the Minnesota Twins. The 25-year-old was carted off the field and is currently hospitalized, awaiting surgery, while the team acknowledges the significant impact of his absence due to his struggles and potential. Manager Alex Cora and chief baseball officer Craig Breslow expressed their concern for Casas' well-being and indicated plans to explore both...