MLB in brief: Buck Martinez back next week | Nick Pivetta wants to stay in the rotation

Buck Martinez back next week

The Sportsnet announcer will be back next week.

Chris Bassitt will open the series against the Pirates

See the three pitchers who will see action this weekend.

#BlueJays pitching matches for weekend in Pittsburgh:

FRI: Bassitt vs LHP Rich Hill
SAT: Berríos vs RHP Johan Oviedo
SUN: Kikuchi vs. RHP Roansy Contreras

—Mitch Bannon (@MitchBannon) May 4, 2023

Bassitt has also admitted that he is a big fan of number 27.

Arm injury for Ricky Tiedemann

He had to come out of the game this afternoon.

Nick Pivetta wants to stay in the rotation

He is showing strong numbers so far this season.

James Paxton’s rehab assignment ends next week.
Garrett Whitlock is playing catch again.
Alex Cora says Tanner Houck is going to keep starting.
And Nick Pivetta just had one of his best starts.
So what’s next for the Red Sox improving rotation?
https://t.co/MT4QuE3sVN

— Chad Jennings (@chadjennings22) May 4, 2023

A historic start that continues

The Tampa Bay Rays remain nearly unbeatable this season.

Tim Anderson’s impact on the White Sox

It’s safe to say that the team certainly has an interest in inserting him into the roster.

White Sox record with Tim Anderson in starting lineup: 7-6.

White Sox record *without* Tim Anderson in starting lineup: 3-15. @MLBNetwork @670TheScore

—Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) May 4, 2023