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Time of India
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'He's freaking awesome'- MLB insider slams Dodgers fans for Yoshinobu Yamamoto's lack of spotlight
'He's freaking awesome'- MLB insider slams Dodgers fans for Yoshinobu Yamamoto's lack of spotlight (Image Source: Getty Images) MLB insider blames Dodgers' fatigue for the Yoshinobu Yamamoto's snub 'Number one, he's freaking awesome. And number two, he's the highest-paid pitcher in the game. So we should be following him more closely than we do.' YamaWOAHto! 😳 Coming off Pitcher of the Month win, Yamamoto tosses another GEM 💎 | 山本由伸ハイライト 'I think people do have Dodgers fatigue. It's almost like a 'F them' mindset. They're playing a different sport.' Los Angeles Dodgers ' pitching star Yoshinobu Yamamoto made headlines after claiming the National League Pitcher for the month of April. The Japanese baseball athlete's hard work and determination on the ground are what make him stand out in the race of pitchers when it comes to taking command on the mound. Despite being one of the key contributors in the Dodgers team, Yamamoto has been out of action when it comes to diverting the limelight towards a reputed MLB insider reacted to the silence around Yoshinobu Yamamoto's Los Angeles Dodgers is one of the most popular MLB teams currently. Dodgers' players, including Shohei Ohtani , Mookie Betts , and Clayton Kershaw, are not only great on the field, but their larger-than-life personalities also give a sneak peek into their champion mindsets. Despite being the National League Pitcher of the Month for April 2025, the silence around the Dodgers' ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto is quite a recent appearance on the Baseball Today broadcast, reputed MLB insider Chris Rose reacted to the silence around the Dodgers' pitching star's newly achieved feat. Rose even went on to point out that it was a clear sign of disrespect for Yamamoto. He said,He even labeled it asAccording to Chris Rose, the recent achievement of Yoshinobu Yamamoto deserved a celebration just like any other Dodgers player is lauded whenever they strike a home run or create a record. The pitching prowess of Yoshinobu Yamamoto came on the world map as he went on to deliver a scoreless inning against the Atlanta Braves, which was a huge contribution to the Dodgers' 2-1 victory. The $325 million addition of the Los Angeles Dodgers created waves in the MLB fraternity as Yoshinobu Yamamoto went on to sign the biggest deal as a pitcher in the history of major league baseball back in Read: 'Very nervous yet super anxious'- Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani opens up on embracing fatherhood for the first time
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Cubs Pete Crow-Armstrong Predicted to Sign $135 Million Contract
The Chicago Cubs are one of the best teams in the National League this season, despite missing key players like starting pitchers Justin Steele and Javier Assad. One reason for their 17-12 start can be attributed to the recent play of outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong, who leads Major League Baseball with 12 stolen bases and has shown a vast improvement from last year in the slugging department, hitting five home runs in 29 games. Advertisement As a rookie in 2024, Crow-Armstrong struggled to regularly put the ball in play, striking out in 23.9 percent of his at-bats, and the power stroke wasn't quite there, hitting 10 home runs in 410 plate appearances. The 23-year-old and former New York Mets prospect reportedly turned down a $75 million offer from the Cubs earlier this season, betting on himself to outplay that contract and earn a bigger payday. Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) yells after he hits a two-run home run during the fifth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Wrigley Field. Matt Marton-Imagn Images In a recent "Baseball Today" episode with Chris Rose and Trevor Plouffe, Rose said that he believes Crow-Armstrong is looking for a contract similar to Jackson Merrill's $135 million extension with the San Diego Padres. Advertisement "If he [Crow-Armstrong] puts together a full, solid season, it might not be as good as Merrill offensively, but as good as Merrill was defensively and as well as he runs the bases for a guy his size, he's not Pete Crow-Armstrong in those areas," Rose said on "Baseball Today". "So I don't think PCA has to get to the offensive numbers of Merrill's because of the plus plus defender and base runner that he is." Crow-Armstrong is one of the best defensive outfielders in MLB, ranking in the 100th percentile with seven outs above average, the 96th percentile in sprint speed, and the 94th percentile in arm strength. The Cubs' rising star's value and the amount of money he earns in his next contract could exponentially increase if he proves his impressive hitting at the plate is not an anomaly. Related: Cubs' Craig Counsell Makes Harsh Four-Word Statement on Young Starter
