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Josh Naylor Hits 20th Homer On Sunday
Cleveland Guardians first baseman Josh Naylor continued his strong season on Sunday, going 3-for-5 with a homer, a double, two runs scored, and an RBI. Naylor became the fifth major leaguer this season to hit 20 dingers with his fourth-inning shot. The 27-year-old is enjoying a breakout season where he has found his power stroke. […]
Matt Garon 5 months agoColt Keith Finishes Triple Short Of Cycle On Sunday
Detroit Tigers second baseman Colt Keith had a big game on Sunday, going 4-for-5 with a homer, a double, three runs scored, and three RBI in an 11-2 thumping of the Chicago White Sox. Keith, like the rest of the Tigers lineup, feasted on White Sox starter Jonathan Cannon, homering off him in the first […]
Matt Garon 5 months agoSpencer Horwitz Blasts First Two Homers Of Season
Toronto Blue Jays infielder Spencer Horwitz went 2-for-3 with a pair of homers in a 6-5 loss to the Cleveland Guardians on Sunday. Horwitz did his part to give his team a chance to win this one, getting on base four times, scoring three runs, and driving in two. The 26-year-old has been dynamite since […]
Matt Garon 5 months agoBlake Snell Struggles In Rehab Outing
San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Blake Snell (groin) labored through his first rehab start on Sunday, tossing 1 ⅔ innings while allowing two runs on three hits. He didn't strike out a batter and walked three. It wasn't the appearance that Snell or the Giants were looking for and shows that he's going to need […]
Matt Garon 5 months agoRobbie Ray Throws 45 Pitches In Latest Rehab Outing
San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Robbie Ray (elbow) continued his rehab assignment in Triple-A Sacramento on Sunday, throwing 45 pitches in 2 ⅓ IP. He allowed one hit and one walk while striking out a pair. Ray is in the process of a long rehab stint that is acting as his Spring Training. He will […]
Matt Garon 5 months agoEdwin Diaz Tossed For Sticky Substances, Faces 10-Game Ban
New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz was ejected from Sunday's game against the Chicago Cubs after a routine check for illegal substances. Diaz was about to enter in the ninth inning and was looking to preserve a 5-2 lead and lock down another save before a typical check by the umpiring crew led to him […]
Matt Garon 5 months agoChris Stratton Picks Up Fourth Save
Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Chris Stratton came in for the last two outs of a 3-2 win over the Oakland Athletics, picking up his fourth save in the process. Stratton came in with runners at first and second with one out in the ninth and retired both A's hitters to escape the jam. Usual […]
Matt Garon 5 months agoSeth Lugo Earns Quality Start On Thursday
Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Seth Lugo was solid against the Oakland Athletics on Thursday, pitching into the seventh inning and picking up his 12th quality start of the year in a 3-2 win. Lugo cruised through six innings before running into trouble in the seventh, where he allowed a two-out, two-run homer. The 34-year-old […]
Matt Garon 5 months agoRyne Nelson Cruises To Win Over Nationals
Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Ryne Nelson put together a very nice start on Thursday, earning his fifth win in a 5-2 victory over the Washington Nationals. Nelson tossed seven strong innings, allowing just three hits with two strikeouts and zero walks. The swing-and-miss stuff wasn't there in this one, but it is his second consecutive […]
Matt Garon 5 months agoFreddy Fermin Nails Two Homers Thursday
Kansas City Royals catcher Freddy Fermin had a huge day on Thursday, going 3-for-4 with a pair of solo homers in a 3-2 win over the Oakland Athletics. Fermin had Mitch Spence's number in this one, tagging him for homers in the second and fourth innings. The 29-year-old is actually putting together a pretty solid […]
Matt Garon 5 months agoBrendan Donovan Collects Three Hits, Homers On Thursday
St. Louis Cardinals utility man Brendan Donovan had a big game on Thursday, going 3-for-4 with a homer, a run, and three RBI in a 6-5 win over the San Francisco Giants. Donovan smacked a two-run homer in the first inning to put the Cards in front early, then singled home the game-winning run in […]
Matt Garon 5 months agoHeliot Ramos Smashes Three-Run Homer On Thursday
San Francisco Giants outfielder Heliot Ramos went 1-for-5 with a homer, a run, and three RBI in a 6-5 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday. Ramos has been electric since his call-up in early May, slashing .307/.382/.553 with 17 runs, 10 homers, and 35 RBI in just 150 at-bats. He has worked his […]
Matt Garon 5 months agoRyan Helsley Locks Down 25th Save
St. Louis Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley tossed a clean ninth inning to secure a 6-5 win over the San Francisco Giants. Helsley ran into a bit of trouble, allowing a walk and a single, but got out of it without damage. The 29-year-old now has a league-leading 25 saves and has blown only one, which […]
Matt Garon 5 months agoLogan Gilbert Nearly Untouchable Against Rangers
Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Logan Gilbert dominated the Texas Rangers on Sunday, picking up his fourth win of the season in a 5-0 victory. Gilbert was electric throughout his eight shutout innings, striking out nine while allowing just two hits and walking none. Although he's been working deep into games and providing quality innings lately, […]
Matt Garon 5 months agoDavid Hamilton Swipes Four Bags On Sunday
Boston Red Sox shortstop David Hamilton was off and running against the New York Yankees on Sunday Night Baseball, notching four steals in a 9-3 win. Hamilton went 2-for-4 with three runs scored and an RBI to round out a very solid night. The four swipes give Hamilton 18 on the season and nine since […]
Matt Garon 5 months agoElly De La Cruz Homers, Swipes Base On Sunday
Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz reached base four times in Sunday's 5-4 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers. De La Cruz did his part in this one, going 2-for-3 with a homer, a triple, and two walks. He scored three runs, drove in one, and stole a base to round out a terrific overall […]
Matt Garon 5 months agoShohei Ohtani Belts Two Homers On Sunday
Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani launched two homers off Brady Singer on Sunday, leading the Dodgers to a 3-0 win over the Kansas City Royals. Ohtani went 2-for-3 with a pair of homers and a walk in this one, scoring two runs and driving in two in the process. There's not much more […]
Matt Garon 5 months agoYimi Garcia Leaves Game With Elbow Soreness
Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Yimi Garcia (elbow) left Sunday's game against the Cleveland Guardians with right elbow soreness, according to manager John Schneider. Garcia was in for a save with the Jays up 7-4, but allowed four hits and two runs before Schneider and a trainer came out to check in on him. Garcia […]
Matt Garon 5 months agoCarlos Correa Continues Torrid Pace On Sunday
Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa shined in a doubleheader against the Oakland Athletics, tallying five hits and two homers across the twin bill. Correa had three hits and blasted both homers in the first game, then picked up two more base knocks in the second game. The 29-year-old now has 20 hits in his last […]
Matt Garon 5 months agoRoyce Lewis Homers Twice Across Doubleheader
Minnesota Twins third baseman Royce Lewis had a monster day on Sunday, belting a homer in each game of a doubleheader against the Oakland Athletics. Lewis went 2-for-4 with a homer, a walk, a run, and an RBI in the first game and then went 1-for-3 with a homer, two walks, two runs, and two […]
Matt Garon 5 months agoGarrett Crochet Strikes Out 13 Thursday
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Garrett Crochet was masterful against the Seattle Mariners on Thursday, punching out 13 over seven innings in a 3-2 win. He allowed only two hits and two walks. Crochet was left with a tough-luck no-decision, but that doesn't change the fact that this was one of the most dominant starts […]
Matt Garon 5 months agoJustyn-Henry Malloy Smokes Pair Of Extra-Base Hits
Detroit Tigers outfielder Justyn-Henry Malloy went 2-for-3 with a homer and a double in Thursday's 7-2 win over the Washington Nationals. He had a run scored and three RBI on the day. Malloy hit a tiebreaking homer in the sixth inning and then broke the game open with a two-run double in the seventh. The […]
Matt Garon 5 months agoJoc Pederson Hits Grand Slam Thursday
Arizona Diamondbacks designated hitter Joc Pederson went 2-for-4 with a grand slam and five RBI in a 11-1 win over the Los Angeles Angels. Pederson put the finishing touches on this one, breaking the game wide open in the seventh with his grand salami. While he only plays against right-handed pitching, Pederson is still extremely […]
Matt Garon 5 months agoChristian Walker Crushes Pair Of Homers
Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Christian Walker went 2-for-5 with two homers and four RBI in an 11-1 win over the Los Angeles Angels. Walker hit both his homers off starter Griffin Canning, with the first being a three-run shot in the first frame and the second being a solo dinger in the third inning. The […]
Matt Garon 5 months agoCarlos Correa Has Eight Hits In Last Two Games
Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa went 3-for-4 with a two-run homer on Thursday, leading the Twins to a 6-2 win over the Oakland Athletics. Correa also added two runs and three RBI. After a fairly mediocre start to the season, the veteran shortstop has caught fire in June, hitting .431 with two homers and 12 […]
Matt Garon 5 months agoTaj Bradley Punches Out 11 On Thursday
Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Taj Bradley had his best start of the season on Thursday, throwing seven frames of two-run ball (none earned) in a 3-2 win over the Chicago Cubs. Bradley allowed just three hits and two walks while striking out 11, earning his second win of the season in the process. He […]
Matt Garon 5 months agoHector Neris Grabs Ninth Save
Chicago Cubs closer Hector Neris slammed the door on the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday, pitching a perfect ninth inning to pick up his ninth save. Neris struck out a pair of Reds and didn't allow a baserunner in this one. Although he's given up his share of baserunners, the 34-year-old has been able to avoid […]
Matt Garon 6 months agoDrew Smith Puts Out Fire For Second Save
New York Mets reliever Drew Smith came in for the final two outs of Sunday's game in London against the Philadelphia Phillies and earned himself a save in a 6-5 win. Smith came in with two runners on and promptly put himself in a difficult position by allowing a hit and a walk to let […]
Matt Garon 6 months agoLogan O'Hoppe Hits Walk-Off Homer On Sunday
Los Angeles Angels catcher Logan O'Hoppe had a monster game Sunday, leading the Angels to a 9-7 win over the Houston Astros. O'Hoppe went 4-for-5 with three runs, two RBI, a stolen base, and a walk-off two-run homer off Josh Hader in the ninth. The 24-year-old has maintained a solid pace throughout this season, slashing […]
Matt Garon 6 months agoIan Happ Fills Up Stat Sheet On Sunday
Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ came up big on Sunday, going 1-for-3 with two walks, three RBI, and two steals in a 4-2 win over the Cincinnati Reds. Happ also threw out the would-be tying run at second base in the seventh inning to kill a Reds rally. The 29-year-old has been mostly disappointing after […]
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