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Connecticut Huskies News / UConn Huskies on SI / August 6
Former UConn Huskies Pitcher Makes Long-Awaited MLB Debut

Former UConn Huskies Pitcher Makes Long-Awaited MLB Debut

From Little League to high school, to college, every kid dreams of pitching under the lights for an MLB team. For one former UConn Huskies pitcher, that dream finally became a reality on Tuesday night.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 5
Nationals activate waiver claim for MLB debut

Nationals activate waiver claim for MLB debut

The Washington Nationals announced Tuesday that left-hander PJ Poulin, recently claimed off waivers from the Tigers, has been added to the active roster.

Athletics News / The UConn Blog / August 4

Former UConn pitcher PJ Poulin called up to majors with Washington Nationals

Poulin is the ninth Husky to reach the big leagues under Jim Penders. Another Husky is heading to the majors. On Monday, the Washington Nationals called up left-handed pitcher PJ Poulin, making him the ninth UConn baseball player to reach the major leagues during the Jim Penders Era.

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MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 3
Nationals claim left-hander off waivers from Tigers

Nationals claim left-hander off waivers from Tigers

The Nationals announced this afternoon that they’ve claimed left-hander PJ Poulin off waivers from the Tigers. Poulin was designated for assignment to make room for right-hander Charlie Morton on the club’s 40-man roster on the day of the trade deadline.

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Which MLB teams have the longest World Series droughts?

Which MLB teams have the longest World Series droughts?

Here is every MLB team’s current title drought, though obviously for some of them “drought” is an overstatement.

Detroit Tigers News / Inside The Diamonds / July 6

Detroit Tigers Roster Moves 7/6/2025

The Detroit Tigers have made a series of strategic roster decisions aimed at bolstering their pitching depth. This morning, they selected the contract of left-handed pitcher PJ Poulin and added him to the 40-man roster.

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