By MIKE DeSANTO Jose Altuve has 37 hits in 68 at bats over his last 15 games, becoming the first batter to do so since Rogers Hornsby. Yeah, THE Rogers Hornsby. During Altuve's recent stretch, the Astros are 10-5 and have continued to cement themselves as the leader in the American League West. Altuve has contributed 19 RBI and 18 runs scored, bringing up his batting … [Read more...] about Altuve on Hornsby-esque pace
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Walk-offs galore, Braun fights Phils and Dodgers defend LA
ST. LOUIS CARDINALS (47-50) 2 CHICAGO CUBS (50-46) 3 CHICAGO, IL-- Jon Lester struck out 10 over eight innings, allowing two runs on three hits as the Cubs won for the seventh time in the last 10. Adam Wainwright gave up two runs on two runs on four hits in seven-and-two-thirds innings, fanning three. SAN DIEGO PADRES (42-55) 4 SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS (38-61) 5 in … [Read more...] about Walk-offs galore, Braun fights Phils and Dodgers defend LA
Yankees make call to arms
By MIKE DeSANTO The Yankees bullpen has certainly changed within the last 24 hours, with David Robertson and Tommy Kahnle joining the team in a trade with the White Sox. The deal also sends Tyler Clippard, Blake Rutherford, Ian Clarkin and Tito Polo to the White Sox while Todd Frazier comes over to the Yankees. According to fangraphs.com, for those who have pitched a … [Read more...] about Yankees make call to arms
Yankees win marathon; Bellinger hits for cycle; Rendon does D.C. proud
NEW YORK YANKEES (46-42) 4 BOSTON RED SOX (51-40) 1 in 16 BOSTON, MA-- Didi Gregorius provided the game-winning single in the top of the 16th in the Yankees 20th road win of the season. Luis Severino fanned six in seven innings, surrendering one run on four hits and two walks for the Yankees. Chris Sale punched out 13 for the Red Sox, letting up three hits and two walks … [Read more...] about Yankees win marathon; Bellinger hits for cycle; Rendon does D.C. proud
Scooter Gennett rakes, Max Scherzer fans and the Astros finally lose
BOSTON RED SOX (32-25) 5 NEW YORK YANKEES (32-23) 4 NEW YORK, NY-- Mitch Moreland hit a two-run home run to help the Red Sox win a third straight game. Drew Pomeranz threw five innings and allowed two runs (one earned) on six hits and two walks. Masahiro Tanaka gave up five runs on five hits and one walk in five innings. PITTSBURGH PIRATES (26-32) 5 BALTIMORE ORIOLES … [Read more...] about Scooter Gennett rakes, Max Scherzer fans and the Astros finally lose