The first MLB game in London, England and Europe did not disappoint baseball newcomers with the New York Yankees defeating the Boston Red Sox 17-13 during an offensive onslaught that also featured 37 hits and 5 home runs. London Stadium, which hosted the 2012 Summer Olympics and is home to […]
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MVP Watch: Yankees DJ LeMahieu Named to All-Star Team
The Yankees signed DJ LeMahieu in the offseason to bolster the infield when Didi Gregorius underwent Tommy John surgery, but they had no idea that LeMahieu would become the Yankees’ biggest clutch hitter while becoming an All-Star and leading the American League in hitting with a .336 batting average. LeMahieu, […]
London Calling: Yankees and Red Sox Set to Play 2-Game Series, First MLB Games in England
The New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox will play the first regular season MLB games on European soil and the first-ever baseball games in the United Kingdom with a two-game series over the weekend at London Stadium. MLB previous played games in Mexico, Japan, and Australia. London Stadium, […]
LA Dodgers 3/1 Odds to Win World Series, Astros and Yankees Also Favorites
We’ve reached the midway mark of the 2019 MLB season and the LA Dodgers (56-27) are the best team in baseball, which is no surprise that bookmakers also see them as the big favorite at 3/1 odds to win the World Series this year. Meanwhile, the banged-up Yankees (52-28) recently […]
Bronx ER Reprise: Giancarlo Stanton Injured Again, Returns to IL with Strained Knee
Another day, another injury for Giancarlo Stanton. The Yankees outfielder and slugger returns to the IL for at least a month with a right knee strain, which he bruised while sliding into third base in a victory against the Toronto Blue Jays. Stanton played only three games at the start […]
Vanderbilt Wins 2019 College Baseball World Series, 2nd CWS Title Since 2014
The Vanderbilt Commodores (59-12) defeated Michigan 8-2 in Game 3 of the 2019 College Baseball World Series to win the NCAA Championship and secure their second CWS title since 2014. Michigan (50-22), which more known for their football and basketball prowess, tried to play the role of Cinderella at this […]
Kumar Rocker Shuts Down Michigan in College World Series, Vandy Avoids Elimination to Force Game 3
Vanderbilt’s freshman ace, Kumar Rocker, whiffed 11 batters and scattered three hits over 6.1 innings to lead the Commodores to a 4-1 victory over Michigan in Game 2 of the College Baseball World Series in Omaha, Nebraska. Michigan (50-20) won Game 1, but #2 Vandy (58-12) evened the best-of-three series […]
Bronx Bombers Set Another Record, Yankees Hit HRs in 28 Consecutive Games
Four members of the Yankees hit home runs in a 4-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays and the Yankees set a new MLB record with at least one home run in 28 consecutive games. The first place Yankees (51-28) broke the previous record of 27 games held by the […]
College World Series: Michigan Upsets Vanderbilt to Win Game 1
The Michigan Wolverines (50-20) upset No. 2 Vanderbilt (57-12) in Game 1 of the College Baseball World Series. The Wolverines were 200-1 long shots at the start of the CWS and now they’re one win away from winning the Big Ten’s first baseball title since 1966 and Michigan’s first championship […]
Mets Mickey Callaway Shows Frustration in Altercation with Reporter
It seems the New York Mets are making more news off the field rather than on it, and the latest incident showed the team’s frustration. Manager Mickey Callaway, and pitcher Justin Vargas, got into an altercation with a reporter after Sunday’s 5-3 loss to the Chicago Cubs. It started with […]
Bronx Bombers Hit HRs in 26-Straight Games, Break Streak Set by 1941 Yanks
The New York Yankees (49-28) hit a home run in 26-straight games to set a new franchise record by eclipsing a record set by the infamous 1941 Yankees squad. The Yankees are one more game away from tying the all-time MLB record, held by the Texas Rangers. The Yankees celebrated […]
Houston Astros End 7-Game Losing Streak, Avoid Sweep by Yankees
Justin Verlander won his tenth game of the year to help the Houston Astros end a seven-game losing streak and thwarted a four-game sweep of the Yankees. The Astros won 9-4 and snapped an eight-game winning streak by the Yankees. The Yanks won three in a row against the Astros […]
Yankees CC Sabathia Notches 250th Victory, Team Continues Getting Stronger
New York Yankees pitcher CC Sabathia keeps providing his team victories and achievements for a team that hasn’t had many bright spots. The Bronx Bombers have been besieged by injuries, with 14 players hitting the disabled list since the beginning of the season. Despite what was resembling an emergency room […]
Dodger Rich Hill’s Injury will Test LA’s Pitching Depth
The Los Angeles Dodgers were dealt their first serious bout of adversity when the team announced starting pitcher Rich Hill would go on the disabled list. The lefty was injured in Wednesday’s start against the San Francisco Giants in the first inning. Manager Dave Roberts said he could tell something […]
Tampa Bay Rays Considering Plan to Play Some Home Games in Montreal
Montreal hasn’t played host to a Major League Baseball team since the Expos moved to Washington, D.C. after the 2004 season. But a bold plan from the Tampa Bay Rays could see at least some games come back to the Canadian city. The Rays have received baseball from the league’s […]
Vanderbilt Favorite After Reseeding of College World Series Teams
With the elimination of three teams from the College World Series, it is time to reseed the remaining five, and one is the surprise of the tournament. Michigan, which was 100/1 to win the National Championship, wasn’t even expected to make the CWS. They are now the No. 2 seed, […]
Manny Machado Suspension Angers Player, Umpire, MLB
Drama seems to stick to Manny Machado, and his recent one-game suspension is no different. The San Diego Padres third baseman said he is appealing the disciplinary action, given to him when he allegedly made contact with an umpire after an ejection. The 26-year-old was called out looking on a […]
Rockies and Padres Set Runs Record for 4-Game Series, Charlie Blackmon 15 Hits
The Colorado Rockies (37-34) and San Diego Padres (35-37) set a new MLB modern record runs in a 4-game series with 92 combined runs at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado over the weekend. Rockies CF Charlie Blackmon laced 15 hits over the series as his batting averaged jumped 36 points. […]
Babe Ruth Jersey Sells for Record-Breaking $5.6M
Babe Ruth’s 1928-1930 New York Yankees road jersey broke sports memorabilia records, selling for a stunning $5.64 million. The previous record was held by Babe Ruth’s 1920 jersey, which sold at auction for $4.415 million in a 2012. Babe Ruth’s latest record-breaking jersey sold on June 15 by Hunt Auctions […]
Bad Beat Clint, Yankees Ship Frazier Down to Minors
The New York Yankees sent 19 injured players to the IL this season, but for the first time all year, they have a too many players on the roster and had to send outfielder Clint Frazier down to the minors to play for AAA Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Frazier, 24, struggled with his […]