Longtime MLB relief pitcher Octavio Dotel was among the dozens of people killed in the Dominican Republic when a nightclub roof collapsed in Santo Domingo, officials said Tuesday. The nation’s sports minister Kelvin Cruz confirmed the 51-year-old Dotel, who pitched for 13 teamswas among the victims. “We deeply regret the passing of former Major Leagues … Read more
Right-handed pitcher Max Scherzer was placed on the 15-day injured list with right thumb inflammation by the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday. Scherzer will see a hand specialist on Monday and will miss at least one start. He was scheduled to pitch again on Friday. The move was made less than 24 hours after the … Read more
Olympics Summer·New The Toronto Blue Jays announced Monday that right-hander Jose Berrios will be their 2025 season-opening starting pitcher. In the 2024 opener, he was pulled after allowing four earned runs in 1/3 of an inning against Texas. Veteran right-hander pulled in 1st inning of 1st game last year against Rangers The Canadian Press · … Read more
