Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes was pulled after throwing six no-hit innings versus the Ch...

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/17521" href="https://www.thescore.com/mlb/players/17521">Paul Skenes</a> was pulled after throwing six no-hit innings versus the Chicago Cubs on Friday.Skenes, the first overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft, threw 100 pitches before his removal in the Pirates' 9-3 win. He's expected to work with an innings limit while he adjusts to life in the majors."Just really, really cool all around," Skenes said, according to <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/2914107" href="https://www.thescore.com/news/2914107">The Associated Press</a>. "Wrigley's awesome, you know, playing these guys. Friday day game, I had heard all about the day games at Wrigley and the vibe there. So it was just really, really cool."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The 21-year-old opened his second career start with seven straight strikeouts, finishing the dominant outing with 11 overall. <figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
All 11 Paul Skenes strikeouts from his six no-hit innings! <a href="https://t.co/mFvcfYhKLY">pic.twitter.com/mFvcfYhKLY</a>— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) <a href="https://twitter.com/TalkinBaseball_/status/1791561503167910162?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 17, 2024</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>"It was extremely impressive," Pirates manager Derek Shelton said, according to <a href="https://apnews.com/article/pirates-cubs-score-skenes-6ea31490a2ccb7346e7d8cc0ad5c4cec">The Associated Press' Jay Cohen</a>. "I mean, he went right after them."Skenes, MLB's top-ranked pitching prospect,<a data-in-app-uri="" href=""> </a>made his highly anticipated MLB debut Saturday against the Cubs. He allowed three earned runs and struck out seven over four innings.Ahead of Friday's start, he brushed off concerns that the Cubs would have an easier time facing him the second time around.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
"Go ahead and adjust. Good luck." -Paul Skenes on hitters having more film to watch now <a href="https://t.co/nzq9wwStBc">pic.twitter.com/nzq9wwStBc</a>— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) <a href="https://twitter.com/TalkinBaseball_/status/1791531257639157926?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 17, 2024</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>Skenes became just the fourth Pirates pitcher to strike out double-digit hitters in a game before his 22nd birthday, and the first since John Candelaria in 1975. The budding star is tentatively scheduled to make his next start Wednesday against the San Francisco Giants.

CHICAGO, IL - MAY 17: Paul Skenes #30 of the Pittsburgh Pirates looks on while pitching during the game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Friday, May 17, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois.

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BOSTON, MA - MAY 16: Pitcher Kenley Jansen #74 of the Boston Red Sox walks back to the mound after giving up one of two runs against the Tampa Bay Rays in the ninth inning at Fenway Park on May 16, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts.

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The Texas Rangers moved <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/633" href="https://www.thescore.com/mlb/players/633">Max Scherzer</a> to the 60-day injured list Wednesday.Scherzer is dealing with neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome in his throwing arm. He received a Botox injection in his arm instead of undergoing surgery.The ace had been nearing a return from offseason back surgery. However, he'd been experiencing persistent pain in his hand and forearm after an April 24 rehab start.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"We've got to figure out a way to manage it," Scherzer said, per <a href="https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/rangers/2024/05/15/another-setback-max-scherzer-receives-injection-for-latest-arm-issue/">Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News</a>. "You are talking about nerves - it can screw up your arm for the rest of your life."Scherzer, 39, is now ineligible to return to the Rangers until May 27.The reigning World Series champions added <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/10570" href="https://www.thescore.com/mlb/players/10570">Shaun Anderson</a> to their active roster in a corresponding move.

ARLINGTON, TX - AUGUST 03: Max Scherzer #31 of the Texas Rangers pitches during the game between the Chicago White Sox and the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field on Thursday, August 3, 2023 in Arlington, Texas.

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WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 08: Craig Kimbrel #46 of the Baltimore Orioles reacts after being taken out of the game in the ninth inning against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on May 08, 2024 in Washington, DC.

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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MAY 04: Mitch White #54 of the San Francisco Giants pitches during the first inning during the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on May 04, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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The Blue Jays' stars shone in Wednesday's 5-3 victory over the Phillies - they'll need to keep shining to get back on track. "If we want to get to where we want to get to, we need <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/2931" href="https://www.thescore.com/mlb/players/2931">George (Springer)</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/9615" href="https://www.thescore.com/mlb/players/9615">Bo (Bichette)</a> to perform how they've always performed," Schneider said postgame, according to <a href="https://www.mlb.com/bluejays/news/blue-jays-respond-with-win-vs-phillies-after-blowout-loss">MLB.com's Paul Casella</a>.Bichette entered the game mired in a 3-for-40 slump and responded to being dropped in the batting order by hitting a clutch RBI single off Phillies pitcher <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/4777" href="https://www.thescore.com/mlb/players/4777">Aaron Nola</a> in the sixth inning.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"He’s going to get going, it’s just a matter of time. I know we’ve been saying that, but it’s really a matter of time for him," Schneider said. Springer, a four-time All-Star with a career 127 OPS+, owns a disappointing .206/.276/.298 slash line in 2024. He scored a run in Wednesday's victory and made a diving catch in right field.Everyone continues to preach patience amid the team's tough start. "We're not hot yet. When we all get hot, it's going to be easy to go out there and compete," <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/8267" href="https://www.thescore.com/mlb/players/8267">Vladimir Guerrero Jr.</a> said, per Casella. The Jays have the day off Thursday, then return home to begin a three-game series with the Minnesota Twins.

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MAY 08: Bo Bichette #11 of the Toronto Blue Jays looks on during the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on May 08, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Paul Skenes was making minor league hitters look SILLY. 😮‍💨 <a href="https://t.co/0ucCxeCAT5">pic.twitter.com/0ucCxeCAT5</a>— MLB (@MLB) <a href="https://twitter.com/MLB/status/1788310036587880472?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 8, 2024</a>
</blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>Skenes, who stands at an imposing 6-foot-6, uses his <a href="https://www.fangraphs.com/players/paul-skenes/sa3023079/stats?position=P">70-grade fastball</a> and devastating slider to get hitters out.The Pirates will look to Skenes to help them right the ship; the team has sunk to fourth in the NL Central after a promising start.

BRADENTON, FLORIDA - MARCH 14: Paul Skenes #30 of the Pittsburgh Pirates throws a pitch in the top of the first inning of a spring training game against the Baltimore Orioles at LECOM Park on March 14, 2024 in Bradenton, Florida.

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Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider expressed frustration about his team's approach versus Washington Nationals starter <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/2301" href="https://www.thescore.com/mlb/players/2301">Patrick Corbin</a> on Friday night."You can't let guys off the hook, whether it's (Patrick) Corbin or f-----g Babe Ruth. It doesn't matter. Cy Young, it doesn't matter," Schneider said postgame, according to <a href="https://www.mlb.com/bluejays/news/blue-jays-offense-bullpen-struggle-in-loss-to-nationals">MLB.com's Keegan Matheson</a>. "You have to keep grinding. That's what we'll address going forward."Corbin entered the game with a 6.82 ERA and 1.90 WHIP across six starts. The Jays scored three runs against him in the second inning but put up zeroes afterward. Washington went on to win 9-3.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"Guys know that we're grinding right now. We're pressing a little bit," Schneider said. "Whether it’s the lineup (construction) or just performance, they’ve got to get it done."Corbin pitched six innings of three-run ball to record a quality start. The Blue Jays have consistently struggled to score this season. They entered Friday's contest having recorded more games of five or fewer runs than any other team in MLB. Overall, Toronto was averaging just 3.5 runs per game.The Jays will continue their three-game series Saturday afternoon in Washington. <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/3634" href="https://www.thescore.com/mlb/players/3634">Kevin Gausman</a> will face off against <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/12402" href="https://www.thescore.com/mlb/players/12402">Jake Irvin</a>.

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 03: Davis Schneider #36 of the Toronto Blue Jays reacts after striking out in the eighth inning against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on May 03, 2024 in Washington, DC.

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The Minnesota Twins placed outfielder <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/4126" href="https://www.thescore.com/mlb/players/4126">Byron Buxton</a> on the 10-day injured list with right knee inflammation, the team announced Friday. Buxton left the Twins' game versus the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday after appearing to injure himself while attempting to steal second base. An MRI didn't reveal any structural damage, per <a href="https://twitter.com/betsyhelfand/status/1786496049978183894">Betsy Helfand of Pioneer Press</a>.The team has recalled Austin Martin in a corresponding move. In addition, Minnesota placed reliever Brock Stewart on the 15-day IL with right shoulder tendinitis and recalled left-hander Kody Funderburk.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Injuries have plagued Buxton since he debuted with the Twins in 2015. He's only appeared in more than 92 games once in his 10-year career.The Twins, winners of 10 in a row, will look to overcome Buxton's injury as they begin a three-game series with the Boston Red Sox on Friday.

CHICAGO, IL - MAY 01: Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (25) runs the bases during an MLB game against the Chicago White Sox on May 01, 2024 at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago, Illinois.

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<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/2909" href="https://www.thescore.com/mlb/players/2909">Francisco Lindor</a> drove in the winning runs for the Mets in Thursday's come-from-behind win over the Cubs, but he wasn't supposed to be playing.After being ill for days, Lindor left Wednesday's game early after feeling like he was "going to throw up ... or do No. 2 at shortstop," he said, per <a href="https://www.mlb.com/mets/news/mets-win-walk-off-over-cubs-on-francisco-lindor-double">MLB.com's Anthony DiComo</a>.Despite spending most of Wednesday night sick, Lindor begged manager Carlos Mendoza to play. Instead, Mendoza said he'd come off the bench.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"I'll give you the first four or five innings off because I know you're going to come up big," Mendoza told Lindor.The shortstop's first heroics came in the sixth inning when he smacked a double into the right field corner that cut the Cubs' lead to 5-4.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><iframe src="https://streamable.com/m/keegan-thompson-in-play-run-s-to-francisco-lindor?partnerId=web_multimedia-search_video-share" width="560" height="315"></iframe></figure>(Video source: MLB.com)Then, with the Mets trailing 6-5 in the 11th inning, Lindor hit a game-winning two-run double.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><iframe src="https://streamable.com/m/daniel-palencia-in-play-run-s-to-francisco-lindor?partnerId=web_multimedia-search_video-share" width="560" height="315"></iframe></figure>(Video source: MLB.com)"When you have a player like that who's dealing with an illness, it's just super uncomfortable," Mets outfielder <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/2442" href="https://www.thescore.com/mlb/players/2442">Starling Marte</a> said. "For him to be able to come through and have two big hits in that game in the moments where we needed it, it was really special."Lindor helped the Mets salvage a series split with the Cubs and lift their record above .500 at 16-15.New York kicks off a three-game set with the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday.

NEW YORK, NY - MAY 02: Francisco Lindor #12 of the New York Mets reacts after hitting a double during the game between the Chicago Cubs and the New York Mets at Citi Field on Thursday, May 2, 2024 in New York, New York.

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Houston Astros closer <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/5307" href="https://www.thescore.com/mlb/players/5307">Josh Hader</a> raised eyebrows Tuesday night when he pitched two consecutive innings against the Cleveland Guardians, something he rarely did with previous teams.Hader, who joined the Astros on a five-year, $95-million contract in the offseason, said he's more open to extending himself now that he's financially secure, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/brianmctaggart/status/1785796616940560516">MLB.com's Brian McTaggart</a>."We need to win ballgames, right? And I think with me having a long resting period leading into this series, it made sense," Hader said. "And, obviously, I felt good enough to go for the second inning. That was the biggest thing. This year, my expectations were to be able to be available for multiple innings."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Hader's previous reluctance to pitch multiple innings didn't solely come down to the inherent injury risks. He said MLB's salary arbitration system only values saves when assessing the performance of closers, making two-inning outings risky propositions with no reward.In Tuesday's game, Hader pitched a clean ninth inning before allowing the go-ahead run to score in the top of the 10th. The Astros ultimately won the game 10-9 thanks to a <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/5166" href="https://www.thescore.com/mlb/players/5166">Victor Caratini</a> walk-off home run.The Astros continue their series against the Guardians on Wednesday night, having won three in a row after a difficult start to the season.

HOUSTON, TEXAS - APRIL 02: Josh Hader #71 of the Houston Astros pitches in the ninth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Minute Maid Park on April 02, 2024 in Houston, Texas.

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New York Yankees outfielder <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/8271" href="https://www.thescore.com/mlb/players/8271">Juan Soto</a> made a statement when he stared down Baltimore Orioles pitcher <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/8585" href="https://www.thescore.com/mlb/players/8585">Dean Kremer</a> after clubbing a solo home run Tuesday night."We were going back and forth. He didn't like the shuffle - I bet he didn't like the homer, too," Soto said after the Yankees' 4-2 loss, per <a href="https://twitter.com/GJoyce9/status/1785479679299772441">Greg Joyce of the New York Post</a>.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
Juan Soto crushes one 447 feet! 😳 <a href="https://t.co/CKDFNrjYrY">pic.twitter.com/CKDFNrjYrY</a>— MLB (@MLB) <a href="https://twitter.com/MLB/status/1785461138580279306?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 1, 2024</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>Soto didn't elaborate when asked if Kremer had commented on his signature shuffle, according to <a href="https://x.com/GaryHPhillips/status/1785478803390648574">Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News</a>.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The star outfielder frequently does the "Soto shuffle" after taking a pitch. He drops into a crouch, leans toward the opposing pitcher, then retakes his stance. Soto first <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OnT6PinLZ6s">made waves</a> with the shuffle during the 2019 World Series.Despite Soto's theatrics Tuesday, Kremer and the Orioles got the last laugh. The right-hander led the team to its second straight win over the Yankees by allowing two runs over seven sharp innings.The teams will continue their four-game series Wednesday night.

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - APRIL 30: Juan Soto #22 of the New York Yankees celebrates after hitting a home run against the Baltimore Orioles during the sixth inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on April 30, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland.

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ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 09: Aaron Hicks #12 of the Los Angeles Angels bats in the sixth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on April 09, 2024 in Anaheim, California.

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Milwaukee Brewers pitcher <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/2092" href="https://www.thescore.com/mlb/players/2092">Wade Miley</a> will have Tommy John surgery on his left throwing elbow, per <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamMcCalvy/status/1783957247111963098">MLB.com's Adam McCalvy</a>.On Monday, the team placed Miley, 37, on the 15-day IL with left elbow inflammation. Despite his age, the southpaw is optimistic he'll make a full recovery and eventually return to the mound."I've always said I want to go out on my own (terms)," Miley told McCalvy. "I still feel like I've got more in the tank."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Miley posted a 6.43 ERA and 1.43 WHIP over two starts in 2024.The 14-year veteran joined the Brewers ahead of the 2023 season. He debuted with the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2011 and was named an All-Star the following year. He has a 4.07 ERA over 317 career appearances.

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - APRIL 16: Wade Miley #20 of the Milwaukee Brewers reacts after being hit by a ball during the first inning against the San Diego Padres at American Family Field on April 16, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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Texas Rangers ace <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/633" href="https://www.thescore.com/mlb/players/633">Max Scherzer</a> is proposing a solution to the inconsistent umpiring that continues to plague MLB."For me, how I conceptualize how the electronic strike zone should be is we need to rank the umpires," Scherzer <a href="https://twitter.com/tylerfeldmantv/status/1783340798710362602?s=46&amp;t=hmNhFM-MbM-NOwl7g-dm6g">told reporters</a>. "Let the electronic strike zone rank the umpires. "We need to have a conversation about the bottom - let's call it 10%, whatever you want to declare the bottom is - and talk about relegating those umpires to the minor leagues and getting in the best umpires in the game. That way, the umpires are going against themselves."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Scherzer's comments come amid ongoing frustration over inaccurate umpiring around the league.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
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</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>Akin to demoting a player to the minor leagues in order to hone their skills under less pressure, Scherzer believes a system should exist that helps underachieving umpires improve."We want the human element of the game, the human element of the game is good, and we need to keep that in baseball," Scherzer said. "When I'm out there pitching, if you told me I had the 10th-best umpire, or the 75th-best umpire, you don't really notice too much between them because they're really good at their jobs - the umpires are actually really good - it's really the bottom umpires that we really have a problem with. So if there was a mechanism to make the umpires at the bottom better, I think that would be a better way to address this." The 39-year-old is working his way back to the majors at Triple-A Round Rock after undergoing surgery for a herniated disc in December. He threw 52 pitches over 2 1/3 innings in his first rehab start Wednesday. Scherzer is one of baseball's most decorated pitchers. The three-time Cy Young winner has a career 3.15 ERA, and his 3,367 strikeouts place him 11th on the all-time leaderboard.The Rangers acquired Scherzer in July from the New York Mets for prospect <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/12167" href="https://www.thescore.com/mlb/players/12167">Luisangel Acuña</a> and went on to win the 2023 World Series.

TORONTO, ON - September 12 Starting pitcher Max Scherzer (31) of the Texas Rangers left the game in the six with a medical issue. The Toronto Blue Jays lost 6-3 to the Texas Rangers in the second game of 4 in MLB baseball action at the Rogers Centre. September 12 2023 (Richard Lautens/Toronto Star via Getty Images)

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The Boston Red Sox placed pitcher <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/13634" href="https://www.thescore.com/mlb/players/13634">Brayan Bello</a> on the 15-day IL with right lat tightness, the team announced Wednesday.The club recalled right-hander Zack Kelly from Triple-A Worcester to fill Bello's spot on the active roster in a corresponding move.Bello, the Opening Day starter for the Red Sox, pitched to a 3.93 ERA and 1.31 WHIP across 18 1/3 innings before the injury. The 24-year-old signed a six-year, $55-million contract extension in early March. <div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Losing Bello is more unfortunate news for a Red Sox team that's been decimated by injuries to start the year.<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/12885" href="https://www.thescore.com/mlb/players/12885">Triston Casas</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/4272" href="https://www.thescore.com/mlb/players/4272">Lucas Giolito</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/8297" href="https://www.thescore.com/mlb/players/8297">Nick Pivetta</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/12582" href="https://www.thescore.com/mlb/players/12582">Garrett Whitlock</a>, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/4232" href="https://www.thescore.com/mlb/players/4232">Trevor Story</a> are all currently sidelined. <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/5400" href="https://www.thescore.com/mlb/players/5400">Rafael Devers</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/5140" href="https://www.thescore.com/mlb/players/5140">Tyler O'Neill</a> have also missed time this season.The Red Sox have been surprisingly competitive despite the injuries. Their pitching staff, with its MLB-best 2.60 ERA, has the team sitting third in the competitive AL East with a 13-11 record.

PITTSBURGH, PA - APRIL 19: Brayan Bello #66 of the Boston Red Sox pitches in the first inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates during inter-league play at PNC Park on April 19, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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The St. Louis Cardinals optioned outfielder <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/12472" href="https://www.thescore.com/mlb/players/12472">Jordan Walker</a> to Triple-A after a disappointing start to the season, the team announced Wednesday.Walker, 22, impressed in 2023 as a rookie, but has slumped out of the gate with a 41 OPS+ and zero home runs. The former top prospect posted a 114 OPS+ with 16 long balls over 117 games last season. The Cardinals drafted Walker in the first round of the 2020 MLB Draft. <div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The team optioned left-handed pitcher <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/12480" href="https://www.thescore.com/mlb/players/12480">Zack Thompson</a> to Triple-A Memphis alongside Walker, recalling infielder José Fermín and reliever John King in a corresponding move.After losing 14-1 to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday night, the Cardinals hold the NL's third-worst record at 10-14.

ST. LOUIS, MO - APRIL 23: St. Louis Cardinals designated hitter Jordan Walker (18) during a game between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday April 23, 2024, at Busch Stadium in St. Louis MO

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New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone is no stranger to being ejected for speaking his mind. Howev...

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone is no stranger to being ejected for speaking his mind. However, Hunter Wendelstedt tossing him Monday for a fan's heckle has drawn the ire of league officials."(The league) is not happy about how things were handled, obviously, but I'm ready to move on," Boone said on the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JaxULAg3BI">"Talkin' Yanks" podcast</a>."Although what (Wendelstedt) said to me, I was totally in line with - I agreed with him, it was a good explanation - the velocity and vigor with which he came back, I didn't think was right."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><figure class="article-segment--embed"><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5JaxULAg3BI?si=3j6XJqMmWielVt6H" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></figure>Major League Baseball is expected to look into the incident involving Boone, Wendelstedt, and the fan, sources told <a href="https://www.nydailynews.com/2024/04/23/aaron-boone-yankees-hunter-wendelstedt-mlb-expected-to-review-ejected-fan/">the New York Daily News' Gary Phillips</a>, though this type of review is reportedly standard practice for all ejections.Boone told <a href="https://twitter.com/BrendanKutyNJ/status/1782863171457343525">The Athletic's Brendan Kuty</a> that the league has assured him that he won't be fined for his ejection.Wendelstedt will remain part of the umpiring crew Tuesday for the second game in the Yankees' four-game series versus the Oakland Athletics, who won the opener 2-0.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 22: Aaron Boone #17 of the New York Yankees argues with third base umpire Marvin Hudson #51 in the first inning during the game against the Oakland Athletics at Yankee Stadium on April 22, 2024 in New York City.

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Pittsburgh Pirates top prospect <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/17521" href="https://www.thescore.com/mlb/players/17521">Paul Skenes</a> won't be joining the starting rotation in the near future despite the team's immediate need for pitching."With Paul, we have been very intentional about how we are building his volume coming into the season," Pirates general manager Ben Cherington said during an appearance on <a href="https://www.audacy.com/937thefan/sports/pittsburgh-pirates/what-ben-cherington-said-of-paul-skenes-5th-starter-options">93.7 The Fan</a> on Sunday.He said the team is looking to get its young star to "an appropriate total volume for 2024 coming off last year, when he pitched a full college season and then just a little bit of pro ball."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Questions regarding Skenes' potential promotion come in light of <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/4264" href="https://www.thescore.com/mlb/players/4264">Marco Gonzales</a>' recent injury. The left-hander was placed on the 15-day injured list Sunday with left forearm tightness.Skenes, <a href="https://www.mlb.com/prospects">MLB Pipeline's third-ranked prospect</a>, was taken first overall in the 2023 MLB Draft. The 21-year-old's allowed no earned runs and struck out 19 batters over 9 1/3 innings across three dominant starts at Triple-A in 2024. The team hasn't allowed him to pitch beyond the fourth inning so far.Cherington said Pittsburgh's "looking at guys who have been in that 85-90 pitch count," citing 2019 first-round pick <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/11846" href="https://www.thescore.com/mlb/players/11846">Quinn Priester</a> as a more likely candidate to fill the fifth rotation spot.

SARASOTA, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 29: Paul Skenes #30 of the Pittsburgh Pirates pitches during a spring training game against the Baltimore Orioles at Ed Smith Stadium on February 29, 2024 in Sarasota, Florida.

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