Asked during a radio appearance on Sactown Sports 1140 (YouTube link) this week about the Kings‘ offseason plans and whether new general manager Scott Perry might make drastic changes to the roster, Sam Amick of The Athletic said Sacramento is exploring “a lot” of possibilities. “I don’t know how much they’re going to overhaul the roster,” Amick said (hat tip to Brian Robb of … [Read more...] about Trade Rumors: Kings, Holiday, Young, Wizards, Celtics, Wolves
Nationals Nathaniel Lowe Used to Crush Fastballs. What Happened?
WTOP How did Nathaniel Lowe go from one of the best hitters in baseball against heaters to one of the worst? From 2021-2024, few hitters in baseball did more damage to one pitch than Nathaniel Lowe against fastballs. His .410 wOBA and +10 run value against them in 2024 was among the best of any player against any pitch in baseball. Yet, here we are about halfway through … [Read more...] about Nationals Nathaniel Lowe Used to Crush Fastballs. What Happened?
Washington Nationals vs Los Angeles Dodgers Game Thread
Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images Follow along as the slumping Nats look to tie the series against the juggernaut Dodgers The boys battled last night, but it was not enough as the Dodgers walked away with a 6-5 win. CJ Abrams homer in the 9th made things interesting, but James Wood could not come through like he did against the Rockies. Now we are on to game two. The Nats … [Read more...] about Washington Nationals vs Los Angeles Dodgers Game Thread
Orioles place Rutschman on injured list with left oblique strain, recall Handley
NEW YORK—Catcher Adley Rutschman, who was scratched from Friday night’s game against the New York Yankees, has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a strained left oblique, retroactive to Friday. Rutschman was supposed to be the designated hitter on Friday night. Gary Sánchez, who caught Friday night, will catch again on Saturday. Maverick Handley was recalled from … [Read more...] about Orioles place Rutschman on injured list with left oblique strain, recall Handley
Westburg leaves Orioles’ game with left hand discomfort
NEW YORK–Jordan Westburg left the Orioles-Yankees game with left hand discomfort. Westburg, who was the Orioles’ designated hitter, walked in the first inning. Coby Mayo pinch-hit for him in the third. Westburg, who was on the injured list from April 27th until June 10th with a strained left hamstring, is hitting .229 with seven home runs and 14 RBIs with a .719 OPS. Earlier on … [Read more...] about Westburg leaves Orioles’ game with left hand discomfort