Orioles prospect Kevin Gausman has had a stressful few days

By Craig CalcaterraNov 20, 2012, 11:32 AM EDT
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Last week Hostess announced it was going to cease operations.  Yesterday, some hope emerged in the form of a judicially-ordered mediation, but it’s still unclear what will happen.

It’s likely that even if Hostess liquidates, their brands and products will still live on with another company.  But that’s cold comfort for addicts.  Addicts like Orioles first-round draft pick Kevin Gausman. Why?  The Baltimore Sun passed that info along over the summer. Go to the 30 second mark:

For those of you who can’t watch that video, know that Gausman eats four powdered mini-donuts before each inning. Not before each start. BEFORE EACH INNING. He prefers Hostess’ powdered Donettes.

This led to consternation last week:

But now that there is hope, he’s happy again:

Phew, looks like his in-game routine will go on uninterrupted.  And in ten years I’ll enjoy writing the “Kevin Gausman is in The Best Shape of His Life” post.

Carlos Carrasco pitches during game action

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By Craig CalcaterraAug 20, 2019, 3:10 PM EDT
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Indians starter Carlos Carrasco was diagnosed with leukemia earlier this summer. He’d been out since June. Despite that diagnosis, he and the Indians insisted that he would make every effort to come back this year. Yesterday he took a big step in that direction, making his first rehab appearance at Double-A Akron.

He only tossed one inning, walking one batter and striking out another. He thew 16 pitches but cranked it up to 97 with his first offering. Not too shabby.

It’s unclear what the timetable is for him returning to Cleveland. If they intend to use him as a starter again he’ll obviously need several more appearances to get stretched out. If he’s to be used as a reliever, fewer obviously. What his stamina level is and will be is also an open question.

However that gets sorted out, it’s good so have him back in action.