On the same day that Major League Baseball announced the 2017 All-Star Game rosters, All-Stars from both leagues proved that they deserved their spot on the team. The majority of hometown fans left disappointed as the road team won nine of the 15 games on Sunday. Baseballs continued flying out of the ballpark at a historic rate as five players finished the night with … [Read more...] about Hey Now, You’re an All-Star; Home Team Disadvantage; Year of the Home Run
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Strasburg strikes out 13; Andújar makes most of debut
New York Yankees 12 Chicago White Sox 3 CHICAGO - Miguel Andujar went 3-for-4 with a double and four RBI in his MLB debut as the Yankees won for the second time in their last three games. Masahiro Tanaka set down five on strikes and allowed two earned on six hits in six innings pitched for New York. Carlos Rodon issued six walks and struck out two in five innings pitched for … [Read more...] about Strasburg strikes out 13; Andújar makes most of debut
Severino strikes out 12 in loss; four Reds go yard
Chicago White Sox 4 New York Yankees 3 CHICAGO - Jose Abreu drove in two runs with the bases loaded in the bottom of the ninth as the White Sox snapped a four-game losing skid. Chicago's Jose Quintana set down six on strikes in six-and-a-third innings. Luis Severino retired 12 on strikes and allowed an earned run in seven innings pitched for the Yankees. Arizona Cardinals 6 … [Read more...] about Severino strikes out 12 in loss; four Reds go yard
Dodgers set franchise record; Reddick’s payback and Orioles near the wrong side of history
Toronto Blue Jays (35-37) 4 Texas Rangers (36-36) 11 ARLINGTON-- Carlos Gomez launched two home runs and collected a career high five RBI to help the Rangers get back to .500. Since his return from the disabled list, he has five long balls in just six games. Other key contributors for Texas were Mike Napoli and Adrian Beltre who drove in two runs apiece. On the mound, Martin … [Read more...] about Dodgers set franchise record; Reddick’s payback and Orioles near the wrong side of history
Berrios goes eight strong; Dodgers grab a six pack and Scherzer takes no-hit bid into eighth
New York Yankees 8 Los Angeles Angels 4 NEW YORK - Jordan Montgomery fanned five on strikes and allowed two earned run in five-and-two-thirds innings pitched as the Yankees snapped a seven-game losing streak. Didi Gregorius slapped a home run and drove in two. Ricky Nolasco allowed five earned runs in five-and a third innings pitched for the Angels. Atlanta Braves 5 San … [Read more...] about Berrios goes eight strong; Dodgers grab a six pack and Scherzer takes no-hit bid into eighth