Despite another down week, there were some positives, including the continued development of George Wolkow and another solid start by Jake Peppers.

Cleveland Guardians fans can breathe easily again now that the team’s seven-game losing streak has finally ended. Last night’s 2-1 victory in Minnesota wasn’t the best game of the year, especially on offense. But Cleveland’s pitching carried the day in a game in which each team managed only four hits. Gavin Williams (2-4) delivered his… read more

You know it’s getting bad when even Paul Skenes, the rookie pitching phenom, can’t inspire his teammates or Pirates fans. I don’t know about you, but it barely registered in my mind that Skenes would be taking the mound in Game 2 of a three-game weekend series against the Dodgers out in Los Angeles on… read more

The White Sox fought until the bitter end but were unable to score with the bases loaded.

Where did you have the bullpen on your bingo card for problems that would help sink the Pirates after the trade deadline? Pittsburgh’s relievers did a lot of heavy lifting when the Diamondbacks took two of three last weekend to open what was said to be a crucial six-game homestand. After a ho-hum 6-0 loss… read more

The ax finally fell on Pedro Grifol in a symbolic move during a disastrous season. What’s next for the franchise is anyone’s guess, but according to General Manager Chris Getz it will be someone from outside the organization.