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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MLB roundup: Rizzo’s walk-off, Harper’s six pack and Myers hits cycle
NEW YORK YANKEES (3-4) 8 TAMPA BAY RAYS (5-3) 1 NEW YORK-- Michael Pineda took a perfect game into the seventh inning as he led the Yankees to a win in their home opener. After struggling in his first start against the Rays last week, Pineda allowed only two hits and struck out eleven in 7 2/3 innings. Aaron Judge provided the offense early for New York while Chase Headley … [Read more...] about MLB roundup: Rizzo’s walk-off, Harper’s six pack and Myers hits cycle