Pillar's explanation made perhaps the most sense of the group when defending his superstar ace, arguing it's more likely that he's just probably not from planet Earth. DeGrom's consistent defiance of the law of physics with his utter domination could support that theory.
The Giants had one of their best defensive nights of the year, with LaMonte Wade Jr. and Donovan Solano making plays that would have stood out more if Mike Tauchman didn't climb another wall. Tauchman pulled back Juan Soto's game-tying solo shot, allowing DeSclafani to keep pitching with the lead.
Seattle Mariners
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Sale, 32, returned to Fenway Park on Monday and was throwing in the outfield. He threw again Tuesday, with manager Alex Cora saying the Red Sox ace threw 25 pitches, including a combination of his fastball, changeup and slider.
“I’m not concerned either, just because Jake is not,” Rojas said. “This is a guy who knows his body really well, knows his arm really well.”
Pittsburgh Pirates
If Peterson makes his next start as expected and again fails to provide length while getting hit hard, the Mets' hand might be forced when it comes to replacing him -- at least temporarily.
Tampa Bay Rays
Adames hit 20 homers in 2019 but tailed off badly last season and at the outset of 2021. A May trade to Milwaukee seems to have sparked his bat, as the 25-year-old has hit .308 with an .891 OPS since joining a team with a hitter-friendly home venue. Like Urias, Adames makes sense in 12-team formats.
Los Angeles Dodgers
“We’re showing this could be a real team that could last the journey,” he said — whatever anybody else might see in specific losses against specific opponents at different spots on the calendar, he said.