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Matt Olson Smacks 40th Home Run In Braves Loss
Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson cracked his 40th home run of the season, losing to the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-5 Thursday. Olson is now tied with Shohei Ohtani for the league lead in home runs. He has surpassed his career high of 39 in 2021. The most homers a Braves player has hit in a […]
Andrew Lennox 1 year agoKe'Bryan Hayes Collects Three RBI Thursday
Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes went 2-for-5, which included a triple and three RBI in a 7-5 win over Atlanta Thursday. Hayes has produced three RBI in three consecutive contests. The 26-year-old was phenomenal in the three-game series against Atlanta, going 8-for-13 with two homers while driving in half of the 18 runs Pittsburgh […]
Andrew Lennox 1 year agoJoey Votto Hits Three Singles In Reds Loss
Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto produced three singles in four at-bats in a loss to the Miami Marlins by a score of 5-4 on Wednesday. Despite his batting average of .219, the 39-year-old still has power, as he's hit 13 home runs and four doubles. In his last 21 at-bats, the veteran infielder has […]
Andrew Lennox 1 year agoJosh Bell Smashes A Homer From Both Sides Of The Plate Wednesday
Miami Marlins first baseman Josh Bell smashed a solo shot in the fourth frame while batting left-handed, and in the eighth inning, he blasted a three-run homer from the right side of the plate. His second home run evened up the score at 4-4 with the Reds. Bell is the first Marlins player in their […]
Andrew Lennox 1 year agoMitch Garver Contributes Two Hits In Texas Victory
Texas Rangers catcher Mitch Garver went 2-for-4, delivering a home run in a 5-3 win over the Chicago White Sox on Thursday. Garver also drove in two runs and struck out once in the contest. This season, the 32-year-old veteran backstop is hitting .262/.347/.816 while bashing seven home runs and collecting 23 RBI in 130 […]
Andrew Lennox 1 year agoBobby Witt Jr. Cracks A Homer And Collects A Stolen Base Thursday
On Thursday, Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. went 3-for-4 with a home run and a stolen base. Last year, Witt Jr. finished with 20 home runs and 30 swiped bags, but this season, he's already launched 19 homers and stolen 31 bases in 42 fewer contests. The 24-year-old is trending in the right […]
Andrew Lennox 1 year agoMax Scherzer Settles Down To Pick Up First Win As A Ranger
Texas Rangers starting pitcher Max Scherzer showcased his resilience by bouncing back after a challenging three-run first inning to dominate the White Sox for the following five frames in his debut with the Rangers on Thursday. In that initial inning, Scherzer conceded three soft base hits, but he also contributed to the issue by walking […]
Andrew Lennox 1 year agoLaMonte Wade Jr. Smacks A Solo Shot Thursday
San Francisco Giants first baseman LaMonte Wade Jr. smacked a solo home run to propel the Giants to a 1-0 win against the Diamondbacks Thursday. The crucial hit came in the fourth inning against the Diamondbacks' rookie pitcher, Brandon Pfaadt, and turned out to be the only run scored by either team in this low-scoring […]
Andrew Lennox 1 year agoSeranthony Dominguez Picks Up Second Save Of The Week
Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Seranthony Dominguez earned his second save of the week and year as he protected a two-run lead in the ninth frame versus the Miami Marlins Thursday. The 28-year-old was one of just two relievers that were not used in Wednesday's 9-8 extra-inning loss to Miami. Dominguez, this season has a record […]
Andrew Lennox 1 year agoBryan De La Cruz Slams 15th Homer
On Thursday, Miami Marlins outfielder Bryan De La Cruz notched his 15th home run and 23rd double of the season while striking out once as the Marlins lost to the Philadelphia Phillies 4-2. He's smacked three home runs in the last seven Miami contests. De La Cruz now leads his team in runs batted in […]
Andrew Lennox 1 year agoMichael Lorenzen Allows Two Earned Runs In Victory
Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen pitched eight solid innings and allowed just two earned runs in a 4-2 win over the Miami Marlins on Thursday. During his first start with the Phillies, Lorenzen fanned six Marlins batters and allowed just five hits. The 31-year-old was acquired before the trade deadline from the Detroit Tigers. […]
Andrew Lennox 1 year agoGary Sanchez Launches Two Home Runs Versus Rockies
San Diego Padres catcher Gary Sanchez was 3-for-5 in the batter's box, crushing two solo shots and a single in an 11-1 win over the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday. It's the second contest this season where the veteran backstop has crushed two homers and he now has 17 multi-homer games in his eight-year career. Sanchez […]
Andrew Lennox 1 year agoChas McCormick Smashes Two Homers Versus Cleveland
Houston Astros outfielder Chas McCormick went 2-for-3, smashing two home runs and collecting three RBI to help his team defeat the Guardians by a score of 3-2 on Wednesday. McCormick produced all of the offense for Houston. The two-dinger day is the third career multi-homer game for McCormick, and his second such effort in 2023. […]
Andrew Lennox 1 year agoDevin Williams Blows Save Opportunity Versus Nationals
Milwaukee Brewers closer Devin Williams allowed two unearned runs and was charged with a blown save and a loss in the ninth inning against the Nationals on Wednesday. The inning began with a costly error by Carlos Santana. Unfortunately, the game concluded with another error, this time by Andruw Monasterio, the third baseman, whose throw […]
Andrew Lennox 1 year agoRyan McLeod Earns New Contract With Edmonton
Edmonton Oilers center Ryan McLeod inked a two-year, $4.2 million contract extension with an average annual value of $2.1 million to remain in Alberta on Wednesday. In the 2022-23 season, McLeod scored 11 goals, added 12 assists and fired 78 shots on goal. Since being drafted by the Oilers in 2018, the 23-year-old has accumulated […]
Andrew Lennox 1 year agoTroy Terry Inks Deal To Remain In Anaheim
Anaheim Ducks forward Troy Terry signed a long-term seven-year contract extension worth $49 million, with an average annual value of $7,000,000 on Wednesday. Terry logged 23 goals, 38 assists, 188 shots on goal, and posted a minus-8 rating in 70 regular season games last season. The 25-year-old right-winger was drafted in the fifth round of […]
Andrew Lennox 1 year agoTrent Frederic Inks A New Two-Year Deal With Boston
Boston Bruins center Trent Frederic landed a new two-year contract worth $4.6 million for an AVV of $2.3 million on Tuesday, avoiding arbitration. Frederic had a breakout season in 2022-23 as he notched 17 goals, 14 assists, 120 shots on goal, and 57 penalty minutes while carrying a plus-28 rating. The 25-year-old has produced 29 […]
Andrew Lennox 1 year agoFilip Gustavsson Extends Contract With Minnesota Monday
Minnesota Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson signed a three-year contract extension worth $11.25 million and $3,750,000 annually to remain in St. Paul on Monday. Gustavsson had a remarkable first season with the Wild in 2022-23, posting an impressive 22-9-7 record while ranking second best in goals-against-average at 2.10. The 25-year-old netminder brings a 32-22-10 record, a […]
Andrew Lennox 1 year agoNick Abruzzese Signs A Two-Year Contract Extension With Toronto
The Toronto Maple Leafs signed forward Nick Abruzzese to a two-year, two-way contract worth $1.55 million that averages out to $775,000 annually on Monday. Last season, Abruzzese played in just two games with Toronto. During this short stint, he recorded two assists and two shots on goal while carrying a plus-one rating. A talented 24-year-old […]
Andrew Lennox 1 year agoKevin Bahl Signs Two-Year Contract Extension To Remain In New Jersey
On Monday, New Jersey Devils defenseman Kevin Bahl signed a two-year, $2.1 million contract extension. This extension will keep him in New Jersey for the 2023-24 and 2024-25 seasons. Last regular season, Bahl skated in 42 games and collected two goals, six assists, 27 shots on goal and 35 penalty minutes while posting a plus-4 […]
Andrew Lennox 1 year agoZach Benson Signs A Three-Year Entry Level Contract With Buffalo
Buffalo Sabres signed winger Zach Benson to a three-year entry-level contract to potentially play in western New York come the start of the NHL regular season in October. 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 […]
Andrew Lennox 1 year agoJack McBain Signs A Two-Year Deal To Remain In Arizona
Arizona Coyotes keep centerman Jack McBain by signing him to a two-year contract worth $3.2 million, with an average annual value (AAV) of $1,600,000. During the 2022-23 season, McBain collected 12 goals, 14 assists, 85 shots on goal and 64 penalty minutes. He carried a minus-8 rating across 82 regular-season contests. The young 23-year-old was […]
Andrew Lennox 1 year agoJose Berrios Turns In A Strong Six Inning Outing Against Angels
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Jose Berrios hurled six frames allowing just one earned run versus the Angels on Sunday. Despite fanning six Los Angeles batters, his teammates didn't help at the plate producing just two runs in a 3-2 extra-inning loss. Unfortunately, the 29-year-old had to settle with a no-decision. This season the right-hander […]
Andrew Lennox 1 year agoFrancisco Lindor Slugs A Homer And A Double Sunday
New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor went 3-for-4 in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Washington Nationals. Lindor's productive day at the plate included a home run and a double after smacking a homer just one game ago. His .236 batting average is quite a bit lower than his career batting average of .274. However, the […]
Andrew Lennox 1 year agoShohei Ohtani Smashed A Double In Angels Loss
Los Angeles Angels two-way player Shohei Ohtani went 1-for-2 at the plate, with two walks losing to the Blue Jays 6-1 Saturday. Ohtani reached base safely in three of his five trips to the plate. In his first at-bat, he was hit by a pitch in the foot but quickly bounced back to rip a […]
Andrew Lennox 1 year agoAlejandro Kirk Crushes Two Homers Saturday
On Saturday, Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk went 3-for-4 at the plate, hitting two home runs while collecting three RBI. The Blue Jays knocked off the Los Angeles Angels 6-1. In the seventh inning, Kirk launched a solo home run against the left-handed reliever Aaron Loup, and in the following frame, he smashed a […]
Andrew Lennox 1 year agoHunter Renfroe Goes Yard Versus Tigers
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Hunter Renfroe was 3-for-5 at the plate in an 11-4 win over the Tigers in the second game of a doubleheader Thursday. Renfroe smacked a solo shot in the sixth inning off of Detroit right-handed reliever Trey Wingenter. He also recorded an RBI single in the ninth frame. In the double […]
Andrew Lennox 1 year agoDavid Bednar Collects 20th Save Wednesday
Pittsburgh Pirates closer David Bednar logged his 20th save of the season Wednesday against the San Diego Padres. Bednar was called upon to defend a two-run lead in the ninth inning. He threw 37 pitches which included 22 strikes, to earn the save. Things got interesting with the 28-year-old loading the bases and then intentionally […]
Andrew Lennox 1 year agoBryan Reynolds Smashes A Solo Homer Wednesday
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds hit a solo home run and was 2-for-4 at the plate to help beat the San Diego Padres by a score of 3-2 on Wednesday. Reynolds's homer came in the fourth inning off of right-hander Seth Lugo. The 28-year-old has cracked two home runs in the last four contests and […]
Andrew Lennox 1 year agoAlex Bregman Goes Yard Wednesday
Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman was 2-for-3 with a three-run homer against the Texas Rangers on Wednesday. Bregman hit his three-run shot in the first inning off Rangers starting hurler Andrew Heaney. Unfortunately, the Astros would only add two more runs in a lopsided 13-5 loss. The 29-year-old Bregman now has 17 dingers this […]
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