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Kendall Graveman Can't Close Out Twins
On Sunday, White Sox relief pitcher Kendall Graveman had a tough outing giving up three runs in the ninth inning, resulting in a blown save against the Twins. Graveman has now faltered in four save situations, having given up 12 runs, with 10 of them being earned, in just 15 1/3 innings since June 11. […]
Andrew Lennox 1 year agoJordan Romano Earns 27th Save
Toronto Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano picked up his 27th save of the season on Sunday versus the Seattle Mariners. After a tough outing on Saturday, Romano's services were needed again to help the Blue Jays win 4-3. Things went differently than anticipated in the ninth inning, like Saturday. He accidentally hit Dylan Moore with […]
Andrew Lennox 1 year agoVladimir Guerrero Jr. Goes Deep In Blue Jays Victory Sunday
Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. clubbed a two-run home run to lead his team to a 4-3 victory over the Seattle Mariners Sunday. In the fourth inning, the 24-year-old superstar delivered a powerful 345-foot two-run homer against Mariners' rookie right-hander Bryan Woo, resulting in a game-tying score of 2-2. Overall, he was […]
Andrew Lennox 1 year agoNico Hoerner Collects Three Hits In Cubs Victory
Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner went 3-for-4 Saturday with a base on balls and three runs scored in an 8-6 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. However, Hoerner was struggling, slashing 176/.256/.257 throughout July. He's stolen 22 bases out of 25 attempts in 90 games played this season. This is a considerable improvement compared […]
Andrew Lennox 1 year agoCal Raleigh Launches Two Homers Saturday
Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh went 2-for-4 with two homers in a 9-8 win over the Blue Jays on Saturday. During the third inning, Raleigh smacked a home run against Blue Jays' pitcher, Kevin Gausman. In the fifth inning, the 26-year-old catcher cranked another bomb off Gausman. Despite a dismal batting average of .221, Raleigh […]
Andrew Lennox 1 year agoHenry Davis Launches Two Home Runs Friday
Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Henry Davis went 3-for-4 with two homers despite losing to the Angels 8-5 Friday. In the second inning, Davis kick-started the action with a single. During the fourth frame, he teamed up with Ji Man Choi to deliver back-to-back solo home runs, with Davis connecting off Shohei Ohtani. Not content with just […]
Andrew Lennox 1 year agoJose Ramirez Collects Four Singles Friday
Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez was excellent at the plate Friday, recording four base hits in five at-bats. Ramirez also swiped two bags as the Guardians beat the Phillies 6-5. It marked the 30-year-olds first four-hit game of the season. However, this month, he had been experiencing a bit of a slump, particularly in […]
Andrew Lennox 1 year agoByron Buxton Cracks Two Home Runs In Twins Victory
Minnesota Twins designated hitter Byron Buxton smacked two home runs and collected four RBI beating the Chicago White Sox 9-4 Friday. Buxton took on White Sox starting pitcher Lance Lynn in the first inning and delivered a powerful three-run blast, sending the ball soaring 427 feet. Undeterred, he continued his display of power, launching a […]
Andrew Lennox 1 year agoAlexis Diaz Earns 28th Save Friday
Cincinnati Reds closer Alexis Diaz didn't fan a batter but was flawless in the ninth frame Friday against the Arizona Diamondbacks, earning his 28th save of the season. Since taking his first blown save of the year on June 30, the right-handed hurler is 6-for-6 saving games in July. In 2023 he's allowed just 23 […]
Andrew Lennox 1 year agoWilly Adames Blasts A Two-Run Homer In Brewers Loss
Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Willy Adames went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer on Friday in a 6-4 loss against the Braves. During the sixth inning, with the Brewers trailing by four runs, Adames narrowed the gap to just two runs by launching a two-run shot off Michael Soroka. Adames now has 17 home runs in this […]
Andrew Lennox 1 year agoNathaniel Lowe Grabs Fours Hits In Rangers Victory
Texas Rangers first baseman Nathaniel Lowe went 4-for-4 at the plate. His Friday night included a home run, a double, and crossing the plate for four runs in the contest. The game marked his fourth career four-hit game and the first time he's scored four runs. Surprisingly, this was his sole RBI in the past […]
Andrew Lennox 1 year agoJose Berrios Gives Up One Earned Run In A No-Decision Outing
Toronto Blue Jays starting hurler Jose Berrios pitched well against the Diamondbacks, although he did not factor into the decision. Berrios surrendered just one run on seven hits throughout 5 1/3 innings on the mound. The 29-year-old walked only one batter while striking out four. With this outing, he now boasts a record of 8-6 […]
Andrew Lennox 1 year agoRandal Grichuk Collects Two Hits Against Yankees
Colorado Rockies outfielder Randal Grichuk went 2-for-2 at the plate in a 7-2 win against the New York Yankees Friday. In the contest, Grichuk had a home run, a single and scored two runs. Both hits came off Yankees starting pitcher Carlos Rondon. The 31-year-old has been playing well this season, hitting .300/364/.473. He's logged […]
Andrew Lennox 1 year agoGiancarlo Stanton Blasts A Two-Run Homer In Yankees Loss
New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton made a notable impact on Friday's game against the Rockies, going 2-for-4 at the plate. In the first inning, Stanton ignited the scoring at Coors Field by launching a powerful two-run home run off Austin Gomber. Later in the game, he started the sixth inning with a double. Unfortunately, […]
Andrew Lennox 1 year agoCedric Mullins Records Three Hits And Steals A Base Friday
Baltimore Orioles center fielder Cedric Mullins on Friday night contributed with a home run and a stolen base to help beat the Miami Marlins by a score of 5-2. Mullins kickstarted the action in the second inning by leading off with a single, stealing second base, advancing to third on a throwing error, and crossing […]
Andrew Lennox 1 year agoTrea Turner Hitless In Five Trips To The Plate Friday
Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner continued his offensive struggles, going 0-for-5 in the batter's box Friday in an 8-3 loss against San Diego. Three of his at-bats resulted in strikeouts. The 30-year-old is slashing .244/.295/.678 with 10 home runs and 32 RBI in 373 plate appearances in 2023. Turner had just six hits in six […]
Andrew Lennox 1 year agoYu Darvish Leads Padres To Victory Friday
On Friday, San Diego starting pitcher Yu Darvish pitched six innings, allowing only one run and two walks while striking out nine batters. Darvish helped lead the Padres to an 8-3 victory over the Phillies. This win was his first since June 9, bringing his record to 6-6 with a 4.65 ERA in this year's […]
Andrew Lennox 1 year agoGunnar Henderson Crushes Four Hits Against Yankees
Baltimore Orioles infielder Gunnar Henderson was 4-for-7 at the plate Thursday against the Yankees. Henderson smacked two home runs and drove in five runs. His four hits came in the first four frames of the contest. The 21-year-old has been inconsistent lately, as he had a solid first half of June. He's struggled in his […]
Andrew Lennox 1 year agoEugenio Suarez Launches Two Home Runs Versus Astros
Seattle Mariners third baseman Eugenio Suarez nailed two home runs and added a double as the Mariners dropped Houston 5-1 Thursday. The 31-year-old's two dingers were his 10th and 11th of the season. Suarez also drove in three runs in the contest. He will have to have a huge second half of the season to […]
Andrew Lennox 1 year agoPete Alonso Collects Two Hits And Three RBI Thursday
New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso was 2-for-4 with a two-run homer and three RBI on Thursday in the Mets' 9-0 win over the Diamondbacks. Alonso's home run came off right-handed pitcher Ryne Nelson during the opening inning. The blast marked the 28-year-old's 26th home run of the season. Later in the game, he […]
Andrew Lennox 1 year agoWhit Merrifield Cracks Two Solo Homers Thursday
On Thursday, Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Whit Merrifield hit two solo home runs, helping the Blue Jays secure a narrow 5-4 victory over the White Sox. Despite only scoring five runs, the Blue Jays managed to make the most of their offensive opportunities with three home runs and 13 additional hits. Merrifield's impressive first […]
Andrew Lennox 1 year agoAlex Cobb Earns Win Wednesday
San Francisco starting pitcher Alex Cobb delivered an outstanding performance in a 2-0 win over the Mariners Wednesday. He pitched six scoreless innings, only allowing six hits while issuing no walks. Cobb struck out seven batters, while 61 of his 88 pitches were strikes. The 35-year-old right-hander concludes the first half of the year with […]
Andrew Lennox 1 year agoManny Machado Crushes Two Hits Against Angels
San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado went 2-for-3 at the plate in a 5-3 win over the Angels Wednesday. Machado smacked a home run and drew two walks while driving in three runs in the contest. The 31-year-old logged his fourth multi-hit game in the last five contests. Despite a slow start, the infielder […]
Andrew Lennox 1 year agoSean Murphy Smashes Four Hits In Braves Win
Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy logged four hits in an 8-1 victory over the Cleveland Guardians Wednesday. The Braves had 19 hits and one of the hits was Murphy's 15th home run of the season. Amongst his colleagues, he's tied first with Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez in homers and second with Texas Rangers […]
Andrew Lennox 1 year agoLaMonte Wade Jr. Collects A Hit And An RBI Wednesday
San Francisco Giants first baseman LaMonte Wade Jr. started at first base and batted third against Mariners left-handed hurler Tommy Milone on Wednesday. He drove in a run with a sacrifice fly in the third inning. Wade also hit a ball toward deep center field, which Julio Rodriguez mishandled, resulting in another run being scored. […]
Andrew Lennox 1 year agoCalvin de Haan Inks A One-Year Deal With Tampa Bay
The Tampa Bay Lightning signed defenseman Calvin de Haan to a one-year contract worth $775,ooo on Sunday. The 32-year-old spent last season with the Carolina Hurricanes, collecting two markers and adding 10 assists in 50 regular season contests. He also carried a plus-seven rating while averaging 13:32 minutes of total ice time per game. The […]
Andrew Lennox 1 year agoTyler Bertuzzi Signs With Toronto
The Toronto Maple Leafs signed winger Tyler Bertuzzi to a one-year deal worth $5.5 million on Sunday. The 28-year-old suited up for Detroit and Boston last season, registering eight goals and 22 assists in only 50 regular season games as he dealt with several injuries during the year. Despite the Bruins being upset by the […]
Andrew Lennox 1 year agoPredators Draft Matthew Wood With The 15th Pick
The Nashville Predators drafted right winger Matthew Wood with the 15th pick in the NHL Draft on Wednesday. Wood had a phenomenal first season with the University of Connecticut, where he collected 11 goals and 33 assists in 35 contests. At 6-foot-3 and 196 pounds, the 18-year-old will spend a couple more years playing in […]
Andrew Lennox 1 year agoPenguins Draft Brayden Yager With The 14th Pick
The Pittsburgh Penguins selected centerman Brayden Yager with the 14th overall pick of the 2023 NHL Draft on Wednesday. Playing for the Moose Jaw Warriors in the Western Hockey League, Yager scored 28 goals and added 50 assists in 67 regular season games. The Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, native stepped up for Moose Jaw in the playoffs […]
Andrew Lennox 1 year agoBuffalo Sabres Draft Zach Benson With The 13th Pick
The Buffalo Sabres drafted forward Zach Benson with the 13th overall pick of the 2023 NHL Draft on Wednesday. Benson spent last season in the Western Hockey League, where he recorded 36 goals and 62 assists in 60 regular season games while playing for the Winnipeg Ice. The 18-year-old has had a part in the […]
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