New York Yankees (47-44) 2 Minnesota Twins (47-45) 4 MINNEAPOLIS-- Eduardo Escobar hit a pinch hit, go-ahead single in the eighth inning as the Twins handed the Yankees their second straight loss. Eddie Rosario drove in two runs and was one of seven starters to get a base hit. Getting the nod for Minnesota, Adalberto Mejia gave up one run and five hits in five-and-one-third … [Read more...] about Zimmerman pounds zone; Rizzo paces suddenly-hot Cubs and Astros lose
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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
Five Cubs Go Deep; Boston Literally Walks Off; Mets Bats Come Alive
The second half of the season kicked off yesterday. While the Dodgers and Astros picked up right where they left off, teams like the Cubs and Mets looked to start fresh after disappointing first halves. In Boston, the greatest rivalry in sports resumed with a literal walk-off finish. Chicago Cubs (44-45) 9 Baltimore Orioles (42-47) 8 BALTIMORE- The O’s came back from an … [Read more...] about Five Cubs Go Deep; Boston Literally Walks Off; Mets Bats Come Alive
A Tale of Two Boroughs
By JOE CERAULO It’s been a tale of two boroughs for New York baseball this season. In Queens, the expectations were high following two straight postseason appearances by the Mets. In the Bronx, fans were intrigued to see how a rebuilding year would turn out, convinced their team was a year or two away from contention. Neither fan base has gotten what they … [Read more...] about A Tale of Two Boroughs
No no-no; Let’s take a break and Houston lifts off
The baseball world collectively shifted their eyes towards the Rocky Mountains Sunday afternoon as Colorado Rockies rookie starting pitcher Kyle Freeland came within two outs of throwing the second no-hitter in team history. With the longest season in North American professional sports, major leaguers will get a chance to collect their breath as the All-Star Break has arrived. … [Read more...] about No no-no; Let’s take a break and Houston lifts off