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Carlos Rodon will begin the season on the injured list. The left-handed pitcher is dealing with a mild forearm strain and he will be shut down for a week. New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman mentioned that Rodon has no UCL damage following an MRI. The subtraction of Rodon is a blow to the […] READ MORE
The Los Angeles Dodgers are reportedly signing free-agent reliever Tommy Kahnle to a two-year contract, according to the Athletic. Kahnle, 31, was released by the New York Yankees and granted free agency after the 2020 season. He pitched only one inning in 2020 before undergoing Tommy John surgery, which will likely keep him sidelined for […] READ MORE
The New York Yankees bullpen has certainly played a role in the team’s recent struggles, but as of today that might be changing. Yankees GM Brian Cashman, under pressure from the team’s fan base and ownership to make a deal, acquired two relievers and a corner infielder from the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday evening. […] READ MORE
The New York Yankees, after a strong start to the 2017 season, scuffled into the All-Star break. Things haven’t gotten much better in the days since then. Holes at first, third, in the rotation, and in the bullpen made winning a tough proposition. On Tuesday, New York addressed two of those holes in a trade […] READ MORE
Josh has been with Last Word On Sports since 2014, and served as a writer and editor before being promoted to Baseball Department Head in August of 2015. In August of 2017, he stepped back down to editor. He previously wrote for the Daily Nexus and the Athletics Communications Department at UCSB, where received a degree in History. Josh got his Juris Doctor from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law in 2015. He's also a huge Red Sox fan.