MLB pitching rotation

Carmen Mlodzinski Placed on Restricted List After Conflict Over Pitching Role

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The Conflict Over Role and Roster Status

The Pittsburgh Pirates placed right-handed pitcher Carmen Mlodzinski on the restricted list Sunday, May 31, 2026, following a disagreement over his transition from the starting rotation to a bulk-pitcher role. The move, which keeps Mlodzinski off the active roster and unpaid during his absence, follows his public frustration regarding the team’s pitching decisions. The Conflict … Read more

Seattle Mariners Piggyback Pitching Plan Sparks Clubhouse Frustration

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Why the Mariners’ Piggyback Plan Is Backfiring

The Seattle Mariners’ piggyback pitching experiment is unraveling faster than expected, with two of their top starters openly unhappy and manager Dan Wilson scrambling to adjust the tactic after just two outings. On Monday night, Luis Castillo and Bryce Miller—who combined for a 9-2 win over the Athletics—both called the arrangement “not very comfortable,” while … Read more