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Anthony Solometo tried throwing like everyone else when he was younger. The left-hander was taught to pick up a ball like everyone, with the intent to throw it overhand. He had an issue with dropping his arm...
Returning from Tommy John surgery, Braxton Ashcraft was just looking to remain healthy in his 2023 season. “The health was the biggest focal point of the season,” said Ashcraft at the end of last year’s campaign. “I...

Winter Leagues: Jin-De Jhang Hits His First Homer in Australia

It was a slow day for winter ball on Friday due to the entire Dominican league getting rained out. So we start with action...

Winter Leagues: Michael Suchy Homers in Australia Debut; Kang Reaches Base Three Times

For the second game in a row in the Dominican, Leones del Escogido saw their day shortened due to rain. They played six innings...

Winter Leagues: Starling Marte Hits His Second Home Run of the Winter

In the Dominican on Sunday, Starling Marte returned to the lineup one day after leaving early due to a hit-by-pitch. Marte was hit in...

Winter Leagues: Starling Marte is Off to a Slow Start

In the Dominican on Tuesday night, Starling Marte went 0-for-3, leaving him 3-for-23 through six games, with a double, triple and a walk. He...

Winter Leagues: Bats Come Alive on Sunday for the Pittsburgh Pirates

Sunday turned out to be the best day we have seen so far this winter for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Every one of their hitters...

Winter Leagues: Starling Marte Collects His First Hit of the Winter

On Saturday night in the Dominican, Starling Marte played his third game of the winter. After being used as the DH on Friday, he...

Winter Leagues: Starling Marte Makes Second Start; Opening Night in Colombian League

Thursday was a slow day in winter ball, so we have two days of action here, plus late results from Mexico on Wednesday night. Wednesday In...

Winter Leagues: Espinal Reaches Base Four Times; Feliz Hits First Home Run

In the Dominican on Tuesday night, Edwin Espinal continued to do everything he can to build his case for a 40-man roster spot with...

Winter Leagues: Jung-Ho Kang Continues to Slump at the Plate

In the Dominican on Sunday night, Jung-Ho Kang went 0-for-4, driving in a run with a sacrifice fly. He struck out twice, giving him...

Winter Leagues: Edwin Espinal Continues to Hit as He Nears Possible Free Agency

In the Dominican on Saturday night, Edwin Espinal collected his first home run of the winter (see video below). He homered 15 times for...

Winter Leagues: Big Games From Edwin Espinal and Carlos Munoz

From Friday night in the Dominican, Edwin Espinal went 2-for-4 and drove in three runs. Both hits were singles and the RBIs were his...

Winter Leagues: Espinal Starts Off Strong; Santana has Second Straight Tough Outing

On Tuesday in the Dominican, Jung-Ho Kang couldn't build off his first home run from the day before. He went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts,...