George Springer leads the American League with 17 home runs, but the Houston Astros will have to play indefinitely without their slugger in the lineup after sending the AL HR leader on the IL with a hamstring injury. Springer, 29, also leads the AL with 43 RBI. He was hitting […]
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‘Full Count: The Education of a Pitcher’, New Book by David Cone
David Cone, who pitched a perfect game 20 years ago with the New York Yankees, penned a book with Jack Curry titled “Full Count: The Education of a Pitcher” by Grand Central Publishing. Cone, a five-time All-Star pitcher and five-time world champion, sat down with sportswriter Jack Curry to pen […]
Bronx ER: CC Sabathia Returns to IL with Knee Inflammation
In the latest episode of “Bronx ER”, NY Yankees starting pitcher CC Sabathia returns to the IL with inflammation in his right knee. The Yankees called up left-hander Nestor Cortes, Jr. from AAA Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to replace Sabathia. Aaron Boone mentioned that the Yankees will opt for an “opener” for CC’s […]
Bronx ER: Giancarlo Stanton Injured Again, Injures Calf While Rehabbing Other Injuries
In the latest episode of “Bronx ER”, Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton is injured once again. The slugger suffered a setback with a calf injury after getting hit by a pitch while on a rehab assignment with the Yankees Single-A team Tampa Tarpons. Stanton, 29, injured his calf after he […]
31 Scoreless Innings Streak for LA Dodgers Pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu
Hyun-Jin Ryu of the Los Angeles Dodgers hurled 31 scoreless innings in a row and his streak includes a no-hit bid, inevitably thwarted by the Washington Nationals in the eighth inning. During his streak, Hyun-Jin Ryu lowered his ERA to 1.52 and his WHIP to 0.74. Only Justin Verlander and […]
Pitching Prospect Carter Stewart Skipping MLB Draft to Sign with Japanese Team
Right-handing pitching prospect Carter Stewart is skipping the Major League Baseball draft this June, and will instead opt to play for a professional team in Japan, a move that could have implications for future amateur baseball stars. Several media outlets have cited sources saying that Stewart will play for the […]
Baltimore Orioles Set MLB Record as Fastest Team to Allow 100 Home Runs
The Baltimore Orioles (15-33) are the worst team in the American League and their pitching staff set a new MLB record by allowing 100 home runs in only 48 games. In a 11-4 rout, the New York Yankees hit three home runs at super-hitter friendly Camden Yards in Baltimore. Yankees […]
Mets Mickey Callaway’s Job Safe… For Now
The New York Mets were swept over the weekend by the Miami Marlins, the worst-team in major league baseball, and rumors swirled that manager Mickey Callaway would lose his job by Monday morning rush hour. The Mets dropped to 20-25 on the season after losing three games in a row […]
Gio Urshela and Replacement Yankees Seize First Place from Tampa Bay
The New York Yankees, led by replacement third baseman Gio Urshela, took two out of three games from the Tampa Bay Rays this weekend to move into first place in the American League East. For a second weekend in a row, the Rays and Yankees squared off. Last weekend, the […]
Last Place Miami Marlins Sweep Slumping New York Mets with Consecutive Shutouts
The Miami Marlins won three games in a row for the first time this season after they swept the New York Mets. The Marlins combined for a one-hitter in a 2-0 victory over the Mets on Saturday, and Sandy Alcantra hurled a two-hitter in a 3-0 complete game shutout on […]
Houston Astros First Team to 30 Wins, Another 10-Game Winning Streak
Houston Astros, led by their 7-1 ace Justin Verlander, became the first team in the majors to win 30 games this season and extended their latest winning streak to ten games. On Saturday, the Astros (31-15) defeated the Boston Red Sox 7-3 at Fenway Park for their tenth win in […]
Edwin Jackson Sets MLB Record by Pitching for 14th Big League Team
Edwin Jackson pitched for the Toronto Blue Jays this week, which marked his 14th team in the big leagues and set a new MLB record. Jackson won 104 games and struck out 1,458 batters for 14 teams in 17 seasons as a pro. He’s a one-time All-Star (back in 2009 […]
El Mago and the Chicago Cubs New Favorites to Win World Series
The MLB season is 25 percent complete and the first place Chicago Cubs (25-16) and Javier “EL Mago” Baez moved toward the top of the list of World Series favorites at 6/1 odds. Led by Javier Baez’s 11 home runs, the Chicago Cubs are now 6/1 odds to win the […]
Vladimir Guerrero Jr Hits First Career Home Run, Then Another (Video)
Vladimir Guerrero Jr., the 20-year old son of Hall of Famer and MLB star Vladimir Guerrero, hit two home runs for the Toronto Blue Jays in the same game including his first big league dinger. Third base prospect Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is finally living up to the hype ever since […]
Chris Sale Strikes Out 17 in Seven Innings, But Red Sox Still Lose to Rockies
Boston Red Sox starter Chris Sale became the first pitcher to strike out 17 batters in just seven innings of work, but the Sox still lost 5-4 to the Colorado Rockies in 11 innings on Tuesday night. Sale was pulled after throwing 108 pitches with a 3-2 lead, then watched […]
Bronx ER: Pitcher Johnny Lasagna 17th Injured Member of Yankees
Just when you thought the tsunami of injuries finally subsided, the New York Yankees sent starting pitcher Jonathan “Johnny Lasagna” Loaisiga on the 60-day IL with a strained right rotator cuff. In the latest episode of “Bronx ER”, Loaisiga becomes the 17th member of the Yankees to spend time on […]
Replacement Yankees Challenge Tampa Bay Rays for First Place in AL East
The New York Yankees took two of three games this weekend to win their first series of the season against the Tampa Bay Rays, who are currently tied with the Yankees in wins (24) but sit a half-game ahead in first place in the AL East. The Yankees (22-15) came […]
Albert Pujols Reaches Exclusive 2000 RBI Club Joining Hank Aaron and Babe Ruth
Los Angeles Angels first baseman Albert Pujols, with a solo home run against the Detroit Tigers, became the fifth player in MLB history and only the third player in the modern era to reach the 2000 RBI milestone joining Hank Aaron and Alex Rodriguez. Pujols, 39, is playing in his […]
Chicago Cubs Fan Receives Lifetime Ban at Wrigley After Offensive Hand Gesture
One day after a Chicago Cubs fan reportedly flashing a hand sign associated with white supremacy behind an African American television reporter, team officials said they have banned the fan for life from Wrigley Field. The team did not identify the man, and said they had tried to contact the […]
Mike Fiers Picks Up Second Career No-Hitter as Oakland Beats Cincinnati 2-0
Mike Fiers threw 131 pitches and endured a 98-minute delay before the start of the game on his way to pitching a no-hitter for the Oakland A’s against the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday night. Fiers, who threw his first no-hitter back in 2015 while pitching for the Houston Astros against […]