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pitching rotation

American  

noun

Baseball.
  1. the regular, scheduled succession of starting pitchers designated by a manager.

    a four-man pitching rotation in September.


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Shohei Ohtani is on the mend from a left knee injury and could be ready to return to the pitching rotation soon.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 23, 2026

They acquired ace left-hander Tarik Skubal, giving them a potential pitching rotation that ranks among the greatest in history.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026

How will Roki Sasaki’s second try as a member of the pitching rotation go?

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 23, 2026

Paul Skenes and Tarik Skubal, the two reigning Cy Young winners, signed on to form a dream pitching rotation.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 12, 2026

He will join powerful Tigers pitching rotation that includes reigning AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal and free agent acquisition Framber Valdez.

From Barron's ● Feb. 10, 2026

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