NEW YORK YANKEES (31-21) 5 TORONTO BLUE JAYS (27-28) 7 TORONTO, ON-- Josh Donaldson and Justin Smoak combined for three home runs, and five RBI, in the Blue Jays eighth win in the last 10 games. Francisco Liriano made it five innings in his start, allowing two runs on four hits and two walks. Aaron Judge and Gary Sanchez each hit a two-run home run for the Yankees. Michael … [Read more...] about Astros stay on top, Twins take first and Reds walk off
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Rangers win seventh straight; Astros remain on top, Angels walk off
ATLANTA BRAVES (15-21) 9 TORONTO BLUE JAYS (17-23) 5 TORONTO, ON-- Matt Kemp drove in four runs for the Braves, who dropped the Blue Jays below .500 at home. Jaime Garcia threw five-and-one-third innings for the Braves, allowing four runs on three hits and four walks. Devon Travis had two RBI and two hits for the Blue Jays. Marco Estrada gave up five runs on eight hits for … [Read more...] about Rangers win seventh straight; Astros remain on top, Angels walk off
MLB Roundup: Mets go extras, Hicks homers twice, and Royals raise Cain
MINNESOTA TWINS (6-3) 11 DETROIT TIGERS (6-3) 5 DETROIT, MI-- Miguel Sano hit a three-run home run during a five-run sixth inning as the Twins salvaged the third game of the series against the Tigers. Phil Hughes went five-and-two-thirds innings for the Twins, allowing four runs on five hits and three walks. Jose Iglesias provided the Tigers two RBI on three hits in four at … [Read more...] about MLB Roundup: Mets go extras, Hicks homers twice, and Royals raise Cain
Cardinals walk-off against reigning World Series champs
ST.LOUIS CARDINALS (1-0) 4 CHICAGO CUBS (0-1) 3 ST.LOUIS, MO-- Randal Grichuk hit a bases loaded, walk-off single to left center in the bottom of the ninth, giving the Cardinals the Opening Day win over the reigning World Series champion Cubs. Grichuk went 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI and one run scored for the Cardinals. Willson Contreras also went 2-for-4 with … [Read more...] about Cardinals walk-off against reigning World Series champs
Blockbuster Special: Fixing the New York Mets
By TIM MULLHAUPT The question "remember when?" generates in many a sense of nostalgia, fond memories, and a yearning for the days of old. For Mets fans born after the early 80's, the phrase generates the polar opposite response. Remember when Beltran looked at strike three? Remember when Castillo dropped that ball? Remember when the Wilpons invested with … [Read more...] about Blockbuster Special: Fixing the New York Mets