"It's potentially as early as the end of next week," Boone told reporters on Sunday. "I think he throws his next live, which might be three ups, simulated game today or tomorrow. He threw his bullpen in between. Basically, he’s on a six-day rotation right now.”
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Detroit Tigers
"The analytics have identified what truly is a strength for a pitcher," Boone said. "And now you can match up those numbers with a hitter. A lot of times, it is strength against weakness."
Houston Astros
House has the most raw power in this prep class. Coming into the season there was worry about his contact ability and a hitch in his swing, and he has made some mechanical adjustments that have scouts believing he will hit for enough contact to have his plus power play. Last year, the Rockies drafted big power bat in Zac Veen and they add another here in House.
Toronto Blue Jays
The Giants took a lead on a massive homer, suffered a shocking blown save, got the best catch of their season and then got to Kenley Jansen.
Hard feelings between the Yankees and Rays go back to at least March 2008, when they clashed in spring training, and tempers have flared repeatedly over the past few years following pitches inside to batters. Beanballs, dramatic homers and dugout chirping have become commonplace.
Colorado Rockies
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At some point, the Angels’ “buzziness” and their on-field performance will intersect, and network executives will rejoice at an October filled with Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani.