MARCH 13, 2021•MLB.COM
White Sox Inbox: Goals for Robert in 2021?GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Here’s a look at this week’s White Sox inquiries as Spring Training approaches the final few weeks. **What are the White...
Slated to pitch MondayKopech (calf) is expected to pitch during Monday's Cactus League matchup against the Cubs, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.
ImpactKopech experienced calf tightness Friday and threw a side session rather than pitching in the spring game against the Rangers. Manager Tony La Russa said that the right-hander didn't experience any calf issues Saturday, and he'll return to Cactus League action Monday as a result.
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Should the St. Louis Cardinals pursue Jordan Lyles?With the St. Louis Cardinals needing another starting pitcher, could they ask the Texas Rangers about Jordan Lyles? The St. Louis Cardinals...
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Chicago White Sox: Three players on the hot seat in spring trainingThe Chicago White Sox have to whittle down their roster to 26 players. They got the train rolling when they reassigned pitchers Danny Dopic...
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Part of piggybackAllard is one of several candidates that could be used as part of a piggyback tandem with another pitcher, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports. The left-hander was dominant Friday wh...
ImpactTexas manager Chris Woodward talked about the need to be "creative" with his staff, which includes several young hurlers that do not have a track record of pitching a lot of innings in a season. There's also a strategic benefit, per the manager. "You've got to have opposite arms, obviously, with one guy throwing two-seamers this way and another guy throwing 97 this way. Just matching them up the best way possible. I think this is something we're definitely talking about." Allard has allowed three hits and one walk while striking out nine over six scoreless innings in Cactus League play.
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Unhappy in undefined roleLyles allowed one run on two hits and a walk while striking out two over two innings in Friday's spring game against the White Sox.
ImpactLyles is one of several Texas pitchers without a set role at this point, according to Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News. He's been told that he won't be used as a traditional starter, news that didn't please him, and could be used as part of tandem with another pitcher stretched out for multiple innings. "He's throwing the ball really well. Now, it's a question of how long can you do it? I don't know what the answer is. If he does [maintain his strength], then obviously he's a guy you would want starting," said manager Chris Woodward. The right-hander started nine games and made three relief appearances for the Rangers in 2020, posting a 7.02 ERA. Offensive numbers against him spiked after he reached 45 pitches; between pitches 46-60, batters had a .982 OPS against him.
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