by Bryan Smith | Feb 16, 2017 | Baseball, Bryan Zarpentine, News
Posted on February 16, 2017 by Bryan Zarpentine It’s well documented that the Washington Nationals lack a bonafide closer, even with spring training already underway. The team has no shortage of relievers who could pitch at the end of games. But the team still...
by Bryan Smith | Feb 16, 2017 | Baseball, Bryan Zarpentine, News
Posted on February 16, 2017 by Bryan Zarpentine The young core of players that will likely lead the Boston Red Sox for many years to come is firmly in place. However, there is one notable absence as the team begins spring training, and that is the now retired David...
by Bryan Smith | Feb 16, 2017 | Baseball, Bryan Zarpentine, News
Posted on February 16, 2017 by Bryan Zarpentine When Carter Capps takes the mound for the first time in 2017, a lot will have changed since the last time he was on a major league mound in 2015. For starters, he’ll be on a different coast, having been traded from...
by Bryan Smith | Feb 15, 2017 | Baseball, Bryan Zarpentine, News
Posted on February 15, 2017 by Bryan Zarpentine It’s just two days into spring training, and New York Mets pitcher Zack Wheeler, who has been on the shelf for the past two years, is already having problems with his elbow. While pitching his first official...
by Bryan Smith | Feb 15, 2017 | Baseball, Bryan Zarpentine, News
Posted on February 15, 2017 by Bryan Zarpentine The St. Louis Cardinals have had their worst fears regarding top prospect Alex Reyes confirmed. The Cardinals announced Wednesday that Reyes will undergo Tommy John surgery and miss the entire 2017 season. Reyes was shut...
by Bryan Smith | Feb 15, 2017 | Baseball, Bryan Zarpentine, News
Posted on February 15, 2017 by Bryan Zarpentine There was something missing on Tuesday, as the Miami Marlins had their first official workout of spring training in preparation for the 2017 season. It was Jose Fernandez, their fallen ace. Fernandez and two friends died...