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In this episode of Beating the Book with Gill Alexander, Gill is checking in on the MLB at the Quarter 2 check-in point with the Basewinner himself, Mark Borchard. The guys will take a look at a variety of stat categories, including the best ROI teams to this point in the season and the best umpires to bet overs and unders on this season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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On Tuesday's Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett starts off the show discussing the Mariners on going piggyback saga and Puck is fed up with the name and has come up with a different term. Puck also discusses the Josh Naylor online hatred and Puck doesn't get it. John Canzano, JohnCanzano.com joins Puck to chat about his big professional move. John will host a college football show on Monday, Wednesday and Friday's on YouTube and it's brought to you by Adidas! John's show will focus on west coast football. They also discuss the changing landscape of sports media, the Save College Sports Act and how will it change college athletics and will the SEC and Big 10 try and bolt? They also touch in on the Blazers new head coach and a big day in women's sports because on this day in 1972 Title IX was put into law, changing the landscape of sports. Brad Adam, Mariners TV dials in from Pittsburgh where it appears he's being held hostage as the M's get the Pirates and Brad is upset that Paul Skenes is not pitching because it means no Livvy Dunne, which makes us sad. Brad and Puck are still trying to figure out the Mariners six-man rotation plan and it still makes no sense. “On This Day…” Title IX changes women's sports for the better Puck wraps up the show with, “Hey, What the Puck!?” Should we really be upset over Jazz Chisholm?(1:00) Puck (9:39) John Canzano (41:07 ) Brad Adam (1:07:10) “On this Day….” (1:08:42 ) “Hey, What the Puck!?”
Nicholas "Harry" Callas previews the upcoming series between the Pirates and the Seattle Mariners, and he also discusses many of the underlying issues that have plagued the team this month.
There are ways to get back in shape and ways to not get back in shape…. Whoah! Talk about an NBA blockbuster! The Bucks traded Giannis (finally) to Miami and this deal is a whopper. Giannis and Bobby Portis head to Miami in exchange for Tyler Herro, Jaime Jaquez Jr and two other players along with draft picks, including the 13th pick in tonight's draft. :30- ICYMI: Jason Boterill The Kraken GM joined the show yesterday to talk about the moves the team made on Sunday and look ahead to the draft on Friday. :45- The Mariners are in Pittsburgh to face the Pirates starting tonight and with the way the Mariners are playing and the injuries, this series is no walk in the park. The Pirates have a top 5 offense… let that sink in. The good news is that we won't have to face Paul Skenes and they don't have any left-handed starting pitchers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Paul Skenes' ERA is nearly a full run higher than it was last season, and people are beginning to wonder whether the Pirates ace is still the same pitcher. Jim and DiNardo dig into the underlying numbers, what has actually changed and how much Pittsburgh's awful defense has hurt him. Then they turn their attention to a bullpen that remains one of the team's biggest problems. The Pirates traded Joey Bart to Atlanta for former Pirate Hunter Stratton, but one familiar arm is not fixing this group by himself. What can Pittsburgh realistically do right now, and how aggressive must the front office become before the trade deadline? Download our app! : https://apps.apple.com/us/app/north-shore-nine/id6771171000 : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.northshorenine.app Use Promo Code NS930 for 30% off your first order at https://www.defer.coffee Use Promo Code NORTHSHORENINE for $20 off your first order at https://www.seatgeek.com LIKE and SUBSCRIBE with NOTIFICATIONS ON if you enjoyed the show! NS9 MERCH: https://northshorenine.myshopify.com ►Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NorthShoreNine ►Website: https://www.northshorenine.com ►Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/northshorenine ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@northshorenine ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northshorenine ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northshorenine ►Discord: https://discord.gg/3HVYPg544m Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The Pirates traded Joey Bart to the Atlanta Braves. Joe thought it would have been better to send Henry Davis to Triple-A. Davis is a .170 career hitter and is hitting .136. Chris Sale thinks that Joey Bart has good rhythm with pitchers and that "every pitch he called was the right one."
Hour 3 with Joe Starkey: The Pirates traded Joey Bart to the Atlanta Braves. Joe thought it would have been better to send Henry Davis to Triple-A. Paul Skenes discussion. The Limitless Express - Michigan basketball coach Dusty May is going to the Dallas Mavericks. Is Paul Skenes is good as he was the last two years?
Pirates' broadcaster John Wehner comes on The Fan Hotline to talk to fill-in host "Donny Football" Chedrick and producer Nicholas "Harry" Callas about the team's latest struggles.
In this hour, fill-in host "Donny Football" Chedrick wonders if he feels the same way about Pirates' starting pitcher Paul Skenes that every other fan of the team does. Also, will SP Jared Jones be ok after taking a line drive to his elbow? June 22, 2026, 7:00 Hour
Was this past weekend's series against the Rockies the worst of the Pirates season? Poni wonders what should happen if the Pirates finish the year with another losing record. Would it finally be time for Pittsburgh to trade Paul Skenes?
Hour 1: What should the Pirates do if they have another disappointing offseason? Poni and Dom get into a heated argument over Paul Skenes' season. And why are people still mad about what Wyndham Clark did at Oakmont last year?
Hour 2: Matt Clement joins the show in-studio for the full hour! What return could the Pirates get in a Paul Skenes trade? The guys play another round of Bucco Auction House. And Dom has Matt teach him how to throw a curveball.
John Perrotto joins the show to talk about Cherington's job security, what the Pirates trade plans are, if Aroldis Chapman could be on the move to Pittsburgh, what the Pirates could get for their No. 34 comp pick, what we should make of Paul Skenes' season so far, and more!
Hour 3: Could the 2030 World Cup end up on a streaming service? John Perrotto joins the show to talk about Ben Cherington's job security. And Dom says the USA's win in the Revolutionary War is overrated.
Colin Beazley joins the show to talk about how close the Pirates are to another trade, what Pittsburgh could get in return for their No. 34 comp pick, if Aroldis Chapman could be a target for the Buccos, why Marcell Ozuna isn't getting much playing time this month, why Paul Skenes loves Henry Davis so much, why Skenes' velocity is down, if Skenes thinks his performance has been hindered because of the World Baseball Classic, and more!
Hour 4: Are the Steelers building a team to win a Super Bowl? Colin Beazley joins the show to preview the Pirates' next moves. And Dom details a crazy new movie releasing in theaters this August.
Hour 1: What should the Pirates do if they have another disappointing offseason? Poni and Dom get into a heated argument over Paul Skenes' season. And why are people still mad about what Wyndham Clark did at Oakmont last year? Hour 2: Matt Clement joins the show in-studio for the full hour! What return could the Pirates get in a Paul Skenes trade? The guys play another round of Bucco Auction House. And Dom has Matt teach him how to throw a curveball. Hour 3: Could the 2030 World Cup end up on a streaming service? John Perrotto joins the show to talk about Ben Cherington's job security. And Dom says the USA's win in the Revolutionary War is overrated. Hour 4: Are the Steelers building a team to win a Super Bowl? Colin Beazley joins the show to preview the Pirates' next moves. And Dom details a crazy new movie releasing in theaters this August.
In this weekend's "Madden Monday" podcast, Tim Benz and Mark Madden discuss the World Cup, a huge hockey trade, the Penguins' offseason plans, Brendan Sorsby, Paul Skenes, and the Pirates catching situation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Pittsburgh Pirates wasted another winnable game at Coors Field, falling 2-1 to the Colorado Rockies after scoring only once and failing to bring home the tying run with the bases loaded in the ninth. Paul Skenes was not at his sharpest, but six innings and two runs should have been enough. DiNardo and Jim break down the game-ending interference call involving Billy Cook, another lifeless offensive performance, Jake Mangum's costly mistakes, how much the Pirates miss Oneil Cruz and Konnor Griffin, and why Carmen Mlodzinski's two scoreless innings were finally the right way to use him. The loss drops Pittsburgh below .500 and turns the series finale into a must-win game to avoid being swept in Colorado. Download our app! : https://apps.apple.com/us/app/north-shore-nine/id6771171000 : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.northshorenine.app Use Promo Code NS930 for 30% off your first order at https://www.defer.coffee Use Promo Code NORTHSHORENINE for $20 off your first order at https://www.seatgeek.com LIKE and SUBSCRIBE with NOTIFICATIONS ON if you enjoyed the show! NS9 MERCH: https://northshorenine.myshopify.com ►Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NorthShoreNine ►Website: https://www.northshorenine.com ►Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/northshorenine ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@northshorenine ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northshorenine ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northshorenine ►Discord: https://discord.gg/3HVYPg544m Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Because Father's Day is approaching, Big Joe starts the show by allowing texters and Callers to shout out to their fathers in the first hour of the Chase & Big Joe Show. Later in the hour, Actor Gary Sinese, who played Lieutenant Dan in Forrest Gump, joined the show to talk about Paul Skenes and the Gary Sinese Foundation, along with his late son Mack and the music he had made while battling a rare type of cancer. Listen to hear more.
Because Father's Day is approaching, Big Joe starts the show by allowing texters and Callers to shout out to their fathers in the first hour of the Chase & Big Joe Show. Later in the hour, Actor Gary Sinese, who played Lieutenant Dan in Forrest Gump, joined the show to talk about Paul Skenes and the Gary Sinese Foundation, along with his late son Mack and the music he had made while battling a rare type of cancer. In the second hour of the Chase & Big Joe Show, Former Titans player Chris Sanders joined the Chase & Big Joe Show and talked about the Titans' upcoming Training Camp and the importance of giving back. The Guys also talked about the Jackson Five and whether Banana Ball is the same thing as regular baseball. In the third hour of the Chase & Big Joe Show, Nashville Kats Quarterback Tyler Kulka joined the Chase & Big Joe Show and talked about the Nashville Kats and their season this year. Later in the hour, the guys continued to give updates on the USMNT game as they are taking on Australia. To finish the hour, the guys competed in Celebrity Birthdays.
Braxton Ashcraft delivered the quality start the Pittsburgh Pirates desperately needed, helping them finally secure another series win. Now the rest of the rotation must follow his lead. Alex Stumpf explains why the Pirates cannot rely on their offense or struggling bullpen to carry them through the most difficult stretch of their schedule. Paul Skenes has not been as dominant, Mitch Keller continues to search for his sinker, Jared Jones is still working back into form and Bubba Chandler is trying to turn a corner with his command. With Oneil Cruz and Konnor Griffin sidelined, the Pirates need Skenes, Keller, Chandler and Jones to become the homegrown rotation everyone expected. Alex also discusses Bryan Reynolds' All-Star case, Braxton Ashcraft's workload and why Carmen Mlodzinski should be separated from the Jared Jones piggyback role. Presented by FanDuel. Read more from Alex Stumpf at Book Rule Bucs: https://bookrulebucs.substack.com/ @eddiep_photos Use Promo Code NS930 for 30% off your first order at https://www.defer.coffee Use Promo Code NORTHSHORENINE for $20 off your first order at https://www.seatgeek.com LIKE and SUBSCRIBE with NOTIFICATIONS ON if you enjoyed the show! NS9 MERCH: https://northshorenine.myshopify.com ►Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NorthShoreNine ►Website: https://www.northshorenine.com ►Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/northshorenine ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@northshorenine ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northshorenine ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northshorenine ►Discord: https://discord.gg/3HVYPg544m Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Hour 1: Joe reacts to the Pirates' late-night trade yesterday with the Braves. The guys discuss horror movies during a wild first segment. And Dom recounts his trip to the movie theaters last night. Hour 2: John Perrotto joins the show to break down the latest Pirates news and rumors. Joe and Dom draft their all-time favorite athletes from Syracuse University. And do people know that Scott Hanson used to play football? Hour 3: The guys try to figure out when Team USA's next World Cup game is. What are Joe and Dom's issues with soccer? And Joe had an incident at the mall this week. Hour 4: Bob Walk joins the guys to break down the latest with the Pirates. Do the Pirates need to sweep the Rockies this weekend? And a golfer threw a club at the US Open today.
Hour 4: Bob Walk joins the guys to break down the latest with the Pirates. Do the Pirates need to sweep the Rockies this weekend? And a golfer threw a club at the US Open today.
Hour 2: John Perrotto joins the show to break down the latest Pirates news and rumors. Joe and Dom draft their all-time favorite athletes from Syracuse University. And do people know that Scott Hanson used to play football?
Jason Mackey joins the show to talk about why the Pirates traded Joey Bart for Hunter Stratton, what Pittsburgh will do at the DH spot moving forward, what would have happened with Henry Davis if they hadn't found a trade partner for Bart, what the catching split will be with Davis and Endy Rodriguez, if Jason respects Jeff Passan, who the Pirates could target for trades, where things stand with Carmen Mlodzinski, and more!
Poni and Donny break down Greg Brown claiming the Pirates need to keep Henry Davis for Paul Skenes' sake. Would another team trade for Davis?
Hour 1: Poni and Donny are live from Mike's Beer Bar for the World Cup today! Do the Pirates have to keep Henry Davis to make Paul Skenes happy? Jeff Passan claims the Pirates could trade for some major names. And Nick Farabaugh joins the guys for his weekly segment!
Matt Clement joins the show to talk about the Pirates' Henry Davis situation, how much input Paul Skenes has in what the team does with him, if Davis should even be in the major leagues right now, if Pittsburgh should have multiple guys who can only DH on the roster, what we should expect from Skenes at Coors Field, and more!
Hour 2: The guys react to Kevin Colbert's crazy comparison for Kenny Pickett. Matt Clement joins the show to break down the latest with the Pirates. And will Wyndham Clark be allowed to play at Oakmont for a US Open if he wins it this weekend?
Hour 4: Poni has a couple questions ahead of this weekend's Pirates-Rockies series. Are we about to see a soccer revolution in the United States? Jason Mackey joins the show to go through the latest Pirates news and rumors. And Dom names who he wants SportsNet Pittsburgh to hire as their next Penguins rinkside reporter.
Post-Gazette Pirates insider Colin Beazley details his conversation with reigning Cy Young Award winner Paul Skenes about the state of MLB's current labor negotiations and the possibility that games could be lost in the 2027 season. He also explains the competing proposals and the implications of each on the Pirates. Would owner Bob Nutting, GM Ben Cherington and manager Don Kelly be better able to compete in a salary cap system? Would it be more likely for stars like Skenes, Bryan Reynolds, Oneil Cruz, Braxton Ashcraft and Konnor Griffin to stay in Pittsburgh long term? And would the team be able to make more impact signings like Brandon Lowe and Ryan O'Hearn in free agency? Colin tackles those questions and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Today's word of the day is ‘united' as in Paul Skenes as in MLBPA as in MLB as in CBA as in negotiations! Paul Skenes has officially spoken. He wants everyone to know that the players do not want to miss games, but if they have to? United! (15:18) The Athletics played in Las Vegas before they move to Las Vegas. The stadiums were full. The weather was hot. The baseball was flying. What does it all mean? (25:50) The San Francisco Giants are looking to shed salaries. According to ESPN, everyone is on the trade block. Buster Posey has to fix this team, can he? (33:40) Review: Over Your Dead Body. (36:00) NPPOD. (40:00) Texas Tech saga is coming to a close. What a nightmare. Brendan Sorsby is leaving to enter the NFL Supplemental Draft. After all of this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Today's word of the day is ‘united' as in Paul Skenes as in MLBPA as in MLB as in CBA as in negotiations! Paul Skenes has officially spoken. He wants everyone to know that the players do not want to miss games, but if they have to? United! (15:18) The Athletics played in Las Vegas before they move to Las Vegas. The stadiums were full. The weather was hot. The baseball was flying. What does it all mean? (25:50) The San Francisco Giants are looking to shed salaries. According to ESPN, everyone is on the trade block. Buster Posey has to fix this team, can he? (33:40) Review: Over Your Dead Body. (36:00) NPPOD. (40:00) Texas Tech saga is coming to a close. What a nightmare. Brendan Sorsby is leaving to enter the NFL Supplemental Draft. After all of this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Brandon Lowe has hit 17 home runs, provided strong defense at second base and become one of the most important players in the Pirates' improved offense. Despite that production, Lowe sits outside the leaders in the first All-Star voting update. Alex Stumpf examines the cases for Lowe, Bryan Reynolds and Paul Skenes, the crowded National League field and why Pittsburgh's eventual selection might not accurately represent what has powered the 2026 Pirates. Follow Alex Stumpf's Book Rule Bucs Substack: https://bookrulebucs.substack.com/ Subscribe to North Shore Nine for daily Pittsburgh Pirates coverage. @eddiep_photos Use Promo Code NS930 for 30% off your first order at https://www.defer.coffee Use Promo Code NORTHSHORENINE for $20 off your first order at https://www.seatgeek.com LIKE and SUBSCRIBE with NOTIFICATIONS ON if you enjoyed the show! NS9 MERCH: https://northshorenine.myshopify.com ►Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NorthShoreNine ►Website: https://www.northshorenine.com ►Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/northshorenine ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@northshorenine ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northshorenine ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northshorenine ►Discord: https://discord.gg/3HVYPg544m #pittsburghpirates Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Should the Pirates listen on Paul Skenes and Oneil Cruz? We are curious what their futures are if the Pirates sell at the MLB trade deadline. The Pirates are at a crossroads. We hear from Pirates fans who are ok with the Pirates listening on offers. Do you trust Ben Cherington to make great trades?
Hour 4 with Joe Starkey: Michael doesn't think the Pirates are using Carmen Mlodzinski best and should be in a hybrid pitching role. Michael thinks Henry Davis should go to AAA. Paul Skenes has lost his last six starts and Michael thinks the Pirates would move Davis to the minors. Where Pirates rank on the All-Star Game fan voting standings.
Hour 1 with Joe Starkey: The Pirates are 36-37 and are nine games out of first in the division. The piggyback strategy hasn't worked. Are the Pirates going to be a seller instead of a buyer? Should the Pirates listen on Paul Skenes and Oneil Cruz?
Michael McKenry doesn't think the Pirates are using Carmen Mlodzinski best and should be in a hybrid pitching role. Michael thinks Henry Davis should go to AAA. Paul Skenes has lost his last six starts and Michael thinks the Pirates would move Davis to the minors. We would like to see Konnor Griffin return and DH, but Michael thinks the concern is Griffin sliding and messing up his arm.
RUNDOWN Mitch and Danny bounce from the changing economics of podcasting to baseball's disappearing workhorse pitchers before revisiting area codes and birthday trivia. Along the way, they debate Hall of Fame cases for Wade Boggs, Mike Holmgren, Vince Carter, and Tim Lincecum—while wondering whether "The Freak" could become Cooperstown's greatest omission. Broadcasting from the middle of Knicks mania, Danny gives Mitch a firsthand look at what a title run means in New York. The pair explore why America briefly embraced the Knicks, compare New York fandom to European soccer culture, and debate whether Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs let a championship slip away. The Mariners return home from a disappointing road trip with injuries mounting and the AL West tightening. Mitch, Brady, and Joe sort through Seattle's recent slide, debate lineup and roster decisions involving Cal Raleigh, J.P. Crawford, and Cole Young, and examine bullpen concerns, Matt Brash's durability, and the future of the six-man rotation. Fresh off a 16-day European adventure, Mitch and Puck reflect on the joys and exhaustion of traveling with adult children, from Berlin and Tuscany to Rome and London's Churchill War Rooms. The conversation eventually returns to Seattle, where Andrés Muñoz's struggles and the search for bullpen help dominate the discussion. GUESTS Brady Farkas | Host, Refuse to Lose podcast Joe Doyle | MLB analyst, Over-Slot Jason Puckett | KJ-Aren't / Puck Drop TABLE OF CONTENTS 0:00 | Mitch and Danny mix baseball nostalgia, Pacific Northwest trivia, and Hall of Fame debates while exploring how sports—and the media covering them—have fundamentally changed. 18:52 | Mitch and Danny unpack the Knicks' long-awaited title, New York's outsized sports ego, and why the rest of America briefly found itself rooting for the Big Apple. 34:39 | Mariners No-Table: The Mariners limp home from a frustrating 4–6 road trip battered by injuries and bullpen concerns, as Mitch, Brady, and Joe debate roster decisions. 1:00:02 | Jason Puckett: Mitch and Puck bounce from European travel adventures and family vacation realities to the Mariners' bullpen concerns. 1:18:46 | DAR (Dang Apostrophe Rulings): DAR (Dang Apostrophe Rulings) Is it time to stop worrying about Luis Castillo's feelings and move him to the bullpen? How big a deal is Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby's gambling case, and what does it mean for the NCAA's ability to enforce rules? What makes Pat McAfee worth a reported $60+ million per year to ESPN? Does Kenneth Walker skipping the Seahawks' Super Bowl ring ceremony matter to his legacy in Seattle? If you could choose one, would you take Jacob Misiorowski or Paul Skenes given their talent, contracts, and years of team control? How do you compare Phil Mickelson's fall from grace to Tiger Woods' damaged reputation? Should Mitch Levy be embarrassed that he has absolutely no idea who Mariska Hargitay is?
Tim Benz in for Mark. Tom and Tim talk Jordan Staal winning the cup and Paul Skenes losing yet again. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tim gets back into the Paul Skenes discussion, and is joined by Brian Metzer to talk some hockey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We can explain. Flamethrower Jacob Misiorowski is in a hot NL Cy Young race with, among others, Cristopher Sánchez. So his Brewers teammates helped out by knocking around the Phillies' ace. The Marlins also aided the Miz by getting to Paul Skenes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Atlanta Braves ace Spencer Strider landed on the injured list with severe right elbow inflammation after an alarming velocity drop. Corey Pieper breaks down the latest injury updates across Major League Baseball, runs through the Waiver Wire segment, and locks in the FanDuel Bet of the Day. In news and injury updates, Jacob Wilson returned from the injured list while Brent Rooker was shelved, and Seth Lugo hit the concussion-injured list. AJ Puk had his rehab assignment paused after a setback, Nolan Gorman was optioned to Triple-A with Blaze Jordan making his MLB debut, and Adolis Garcia landed on the 60-day injured list with a torn right lat. Spencer Strider left his start with arm soreness leading to his injured list stint, Sean Sullivan left his debut at Las Vegas due to illness, and Trent Grisham hit the injured list with a right hamstring strain which prompted the activation of Jasson Dominguez. Jose Ramirez is dealing with a broken hamate bone, Evan Carter went to the injured list with an oblique strain, Seiya Suzuki is experiencing right knee discomfort, and Vinnie Pasquantino suffered a hamate fracture sidelining him four to six weeks. Cooper Pratt is set for a Tuesday call-up, Corey Seager is showing concussion symptoms, Josh Naylor fouled a ball off his shin, Andres Munoz has lower back tightness, Grayson Rodriguez is fighting back tightness after a poor outing, and Jose Soriano experienced a tight chest and sore legs despite a strong start. Additionally, Tarik Skubal returned Saturday throwing 4.2 innings allowing five hits, one walk, two earned runs, and four strikeouts, while Jack Flaherty hit the injured list with a left peroneal strain. For daily performance metrics, Jacob Misiorowski threw a complete game allowing one hit with 15 strikeouts, Tanner Bibee threw 7 innings allowing two hits and two walks with two earned runs and eight strikeouts while giving up solo home runs to Spencer Torkelson and James Outman, and Sandy Alcantara went 8 innings allowing five hits and one walk with three earned runs and seven strikeouts. Liam Hicks went 3-for-4 with three runs, one home run, and two RBIs Friday, Ceddanne Rafaela went 3-for-5 with three runs, one home run, three RBIs, and one steal Friday, Dominic Canzone hit a home run, and Yordan Alvarez hit two home runs with six RBIs Friday in the first inning. Nick Kurtz had an incredible week at Las Vegas, Byron Buxton went 3-for-3 with a home run Friday, Cole Carrigg homered Friday, Bo Bichette hit two home runs Friday, and Ivan Herrera hit two home runs Saturday. Cam Schlittler tossed 7 innings allowing six hits and four walks with one earned run and seven strikeouts against Kevin Gausman who threw 7 innings allowing one hit and two walks with one earned run and seven strikeouts, Yoshinobu Yamamoto went 8.1 innings allowing one hit and one earned run with seven strikeouts, and Shohei Ohtani returned Saturday going 1-for-3 with two runs, one home run, one RBI, and three walks after missing Friday. Max Muncy went 3-for-3 with two runs, two home runs, four RBIs, and two walks Saturday, Michael Soroka went 7 innings allowing two hits and one earned run with seven strikeouts, Jackson Chourio hit two home runs Saturday, and the Rockies faced the Athletics. Max Meyer pitched 6 innings allowing six hits and three walks with one earned run and nine strikeouts against Paul Skenes who went 6 innings allowing four hits and one walk with two earned runs and 10 strikeouts, Miles Mikolas threw 7 innings allowing three hits with three strikeouts, Keibert Ruiz went 3-for-4 with two runs, one home run, and two RBIs, and Geraldo Perdomo hit a home run and stole a base. AJ Ewing went 3-for-5 with two runs, one home run, and two RBIs Sunday, Stephen Kolek went 7.1 innings allowing five hits and one walk with zero earned runs and four strikeouts, Kyle Harrison threw 6 innings allowing three hits with three strikeouts, Alec Burleson hit another home run, Logan Webb pitched 8 innings allowing seven hits with seven strikeouts, and Cedric Mullins stole two bases Sunday. On the negative side, Brandon Nimmo went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts Friday, Evan Carter went 0-for-2 with two strikeouts Friday, Trey Yesavage went 5 innings allowing four hits and six walks with five earned runs and three strikeouts, Roki Sasaki went 4.1 innings allowing seven hits and three walks with seven earned runs and four strikeouts, Tatsuya Imai went 0.2 innings allowing four hits and one walk with five earned runs and one strikeout, and Ryan Weathers went 4.1 innings allowing five hits and one walk with six earned runs and two strikeouts. Andy Pages went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts, Zack Littell went 1.2 innings allowing four hits and one walk with five earned runs, Eduardo Rodriguez went 2.2 innings allowing two hits and five walks with one earned run and three strikeouts, Zach Neto went 1-for-5 with four strikeouts Friday and 0-for-5 with two strikeouts Sunday, Kyle Stowers went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts, and Dalton Rushing went 0-for-3 with three strikeouts Saturday. Spencer Torkelson went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts Saturday, Austin Riley went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts Saturday, and Trea Turner, Cristopher Sanchez, and Nico Hoerner were listed, while Spencer Horwitz went 0-for-4 with four strikeouts, Brandon Lowe went 0-5 with three strikeouts, Manny Machado went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts, Emerson Hancock pitched 4 innings allowing nine hits with six earned runs and two strikeouts, and Bryce Elder went 4 innings allowing 10 hits and two walks with six earned runs and two strikeouts. 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