Yes, a pitcher can pitch as many games as necessary, even if they are consecutive.
Remember, starting pitchers aren't the only ones who pitch. Many times relievers and closers can play many games in a row, but starting pitchers still can pitch consecutive games if it is necessary. If there is any reason for the starting pitcher to play in a second consecutive game, he will more than likely pitch in relief for one or two innings.
In MLB, there is no rule about the number of consecutive innings a pitcher can pitch.
yes, there are no pitching restrictions in the mlb.
Johny Vander 1938
MLB teams have a five man starting rotation. That means the starting pitcher will pitch a game and not pitch for the next four games.
Denny McLain, who won 16 straight road games in 1968.
Anthony Young: 27 Games, May 6, 1992 to July 24, 1993
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45 consecutive outs by Mark Buehrle in 2009
Satchel Paige
Bartolommeo Colon threw 38 consecutive strikes on April 18, 2012.
For starting pitchers in MLB, that would be 4 games. Most MLB teams use a starting rotation of 5 pitchers. Each starting pitcher waits/rests arm while the other four take their turn. So, a starting pitcher in MLB would start every 1 in 5 games.
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