As the halfway point of August is drawing closer, fans are starting to pay more attention to MLB standings. Although the National League playoff picture seems to be taking shape, almost every team is still in contention in the American League. Giancarlo Stanton tied the Miami Marlins record for most home runs in a single season by blasting his 42nd round-tripper of the … [Read more...] about Stanton smashes, Angels ascend and Washington walks-off
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MLB Roundup: Hicks sparks streak-ending comeback, Carrasco eclipses Rays and Dodgers take rare home loss
BOSTON RED SOX (65-50) 4 NEW YORK YANKEES (61-53) 5 NEW YORK, NY-- Aaron Hicks hit a two-run home run in the Yankees comeback win to snap the Red Sox' eight-game winning streak. Adam Warren threw two-and-one-third scoreless innings in relief for the Yankees, allowing one hit and striking out two. Andrew Benintendi and Hanley Ramirez each hit a home run and knocked in two runs … [Read more...] about MLB Roundup: Hicks sparks streak-ending comeback, Carrasco eclipses Rays and Dodgers take rare home loss
Gennett’s granny, Trout’s latest and Twins inch closer
New York Yankees (60-53) 0 Toronto Blue Jays (54-60) 4 TORONTO-- Jose Bautista came around to score twice and drove in a run of his own to lead the Blue Jays to a series win. Earning a win for the first time in his last thirteen outings, Marco Estrada tossed seven scoreless innings to go along with six strikeouts. His counterpart, Sonny Gray, finished with a stat line of … [Read more...] about Gennett’s granny, Trout’s latest and Twins inch closer
MLB round up: Zimmerman propels Nats; Verlander hurls eight scoreless and Big Sexy did what?
New York Yankees 11 Toronto Blue Jays 5 TORONTO - Gary Sanchez and Todd Frazier scored the first two runs of the game with back-to-back homers for the Yankees, who have won three out of their last four games. Didi Gregorius added to the home run festivities with a solo shot of his own the next inning. Masahiro Tanaka issued five walks and gave up two earned runs on two hits … [Read more...] about MLB round up: Zimmerman propels Nats; Verlander hurls eight scoreless and Big Sexy did what?
MLB Roundup: Donaldson slays Yankees, Sale sails and Gomes leads Tribe
New York Yankees (59-52) 2 Toronto Blue Jays (53-59) 4 TORONTO, ON - Josh Donaldson hit a pair of two-run home runs to help the Blue Jays hand the Yankees their sixth loss in the last 10 games. J.A. Happ pitched five-and-two-thirds innings and allowed one run on four hits and four walks with five strikeouts for the Blue Jays. Garrett Cooper drove in both of the Yankees runs. … [Read more...] about MLB Roundup: Donaldson slays Yankees, Sale sails and Gomes leads Tribe