The Mariners’ George Kirby is the best control pitcher in baseball — and he’s tougher than you think

No major-league pitcher this century has accomplished what George Kirby did when he was 16 years old. In 2014, as a sophomore at Rye (NY) High School, Kirby threw 153 pitches in the sectional championship game against Lakeland High. No pitcher in the majors has thrown that many pitches in a game since Colorado’s Pedro… Continue reading The Mariners’ George Kirby is the best control pitcher in baseball — and he’s tougher than you think

Angels pitcher Chase Silseth exited after being hit in the head by a throw

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Chase Silseth left Saturday’s game against the New York Mets early due to friendly fire. Silseth was hit in the back of the head in the bottom of the fourth inning as first baseman Trey Cabbage fired across the diamond in an effort to catch Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor, who was… Continue reading Angels pitcher Chase Silseth exited after being hit in the head by a throw

Ex-Spartan Jeff Petry was acquired by the Red Wings on Tuesday. He is the son of former Tigers pitcher Dan Petry.

The Detroit News Red Wings forward Pavel Datsyuk (13) and Oilers’ Jeff Petry (2) battle for the puck. Jason Franson / Associated Press Orchard Lake St. Mary’s will rename its baseball field, “Dan Petry Field.” Steve Perez, Detroit News Detroit Red Wings left wing Justin Abdelkader (8) and Montreal Canadiens defenseman Jeff Petry (26) battle… Continue reading Ex-Spartan Jeff Petry was acquired by the Red Wings on Tuesday. He is the son of former Tigers pitcher Dan Petry.