Luis Torrens Doubles, Scores Twice Sunday

Seattle Mariners catcher Luis Torrens scored two runs Sunday as he went 2-for-4 with a double in a 7-3 loss to the Los Angeles Angels that left the Mariners on the outside looking in at the AL playoff picture. Torrens played in 108 games this season, slashing .243/.299/.431 with 15 homers, 39 runs scored, and […]

Shohei Ohtani Ends The Year With A Home Run

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter/starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani had one hit -- a home run -- in three at-bats during Sunday's 7-3 win over the Seattle Mariners. It was a solo shot in the first inning that gave him 100 RBI on the season. He also walked twice, his 20th and 21st walks in his […]

Shohei Ohtani Leading Off In Season Finale

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter/starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani will be leading off for just the second time this month in the team's season finale against the Seattle Mariners on Sunday. Outfielder Brandon Marsh, who has been the team's primary leadoff hitter, is out of the starting lineup for the game. Ohtani has mostly hit out […]

Alex Bregman, Yuli Gurriel And Yordan Alvarez Sitting Sunday

Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker is giving three of his top hitters a day of rest for Sunday's season finale against the Oakland Athletics. Alex Bregman, Yuli Gurriel and Yordan Alvarez are all out of the starting lineup for the game. Aledmys Diaz is covering third base with Marwin Gonzalez at first base and Jake […]

Nelson Cruz Launches 32nd Home Run On Friday

Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Nelson Cruz went 1-for-5 with a solo home run during Friday's 4-3 win over the New York Yankees. In the top of the first inning, the 41-year-old blasted a solo shot off Nestor Cortes to give the Rays an early lead 1-0. It was his 32nd long ball of the […]

J.D. Martinez Homers, Drives In Three Against Baltimore

Boston Red Sox designated hitter J.D. Martinez led the way offensively Wednesday, going 3-for-4 with a home run, a double, three RBI, and two runs scored in a 6-0 victory over the Baltimore Orioles. Martinez now has 28 home runs on the season, and he's closing out strong with a .302/.356/.566 slash line and three […]

Shohei Ohtani Won't Pitch Again In 2021

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani will not take the mound again this year, according to Angels manager Joe Maddon. He will only serve as a hitter the rest of the way. Ohtani's 2021 season as a pitcher comes to an end with a 9-2 record, a 3.18 ERA, a 1.09 WHIP and […]

Giancarlo Stanton Stays Scorching Hot In Tuesday's Win

New York Yankees outfielder/designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton went 2-for-5 with a home run, a double, and three RBI in Tuesday's win over the Blue Jays. Stanton left the yard for the fourth consecutive game, blowing the contest open in the seventh inning with his 107 MPH, 421-foot blast. He later ripped a 105.3 MPH double. […]

Yordan Alvarez Slugging .582 In The Last 15 Games

Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez will have a few more games to add to his huge statistical season beginning Tuesday night against the Rays. Alvarez leads the team with 101 runs batted in and has 45 driven in over his last 63 games. The talented slugger is slashing .273/.385/.582 over his last 15 games […]

Luis Torrens Drives In Two Monday

Seattle Mariners catcher Luis Torrens got the start at designated hitter and batted fifth Monday against the Oakland Athletics and lefty Cole Irvin, and he came through with two hits and two RBI. Torrens has slashed .314/.358/.430 over his last 30 games, and he now has 15 homers and 47 RBI in 325 at-bats this […]

Khris Davis Collects RBI In Loss To Mariners On Monday

Oakland Athletics designated hitter Khris Davis went 1-for-4 with an RBI in a loss to Seattle on Monday. Davis has been in the lineup the past week or so, but hasn't done much with the opportunity as he has just three hits in 17 at-bats. Davis is yet to homer since re-signing with Oakland at […]

Shohei Ohtani Masterful On The Mound Sunday

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (9-2) pitched a brilliant game against the Seattle Mariners on Sunday, throwing seven innings with one run, no walks, and 10 strikeouts. He had little run support, however, and the Angels ended up losing 5-1. It's his second start in a row with 10 strikeouts and fourth […]

Giancarlo Stanton Caps Off Historic Series With Another Homer

New York Yankees designated hitter/outfielder Giancarlo Stanton belted a two-run homer, his third straight long ball in the series, to help his team complete the sweep of the Red Sox. Stanton's blast traveled 448 feet at a whopping 116.4 MPH. The slugger became the first Yankees player to record 10-plus RBI in a series at […]

J.D. Martinez Doubles, Reaches Base Three Times

Boston Red Sox designated hitter J.D. Martinez reached base three times against the New York Yankees Friday, going 1-for-2 with two walks in an 8-3 loss to the division rivals. Martinez is slashing .304/.391/.554 with three homers over his last 15 games, and he's hit safely in seven of his last eight with three multi-hit […]

Ty France Homers, Drives In Three Friday

Seattle Mariners infielder Ty France led the way for the Mariners Friday, going 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and a run scored. He now has 18 homers and 68 RBI for the season. France has been on fire in the second half of the season, slashing .329/.394/.494 in 249 at-bats since the All-Star […]

Giancarlo Stanton Homers, Drives In Four Friday

New York Yankees designated hitter/outfielder Giancarlo Stanton went 3-for-5 with a three-run homer, an RBI groundout, and a double in Friday's 8-3 win over the Red Sox. Stanton's 108.4 MPH opposite-field blast gave the Yankees a 6-0 lead in the third inning. The slugger is slashing .275/.298/.563 with seven homers, 16 RBI, and seven runs […]

Yordan Alvarez Slugging .574 In September

Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez will head into this weekend's action locked in at the plate. Over his last five games, the talented slugger has two doubles, two home runs, five runs scored and five runs batted in. Alvarez is now slashing .279/.395/.574 in the month of September with four home runs, eight doubles, […]

Luis Torrens Delivers Two-Run Pinch-Hit Homer

Seattle Mariners catcher Luis Torrens appeared as a pinch-hitter in Thursday's game against the Oakland Athletics and delivered a two-run home run off relief pitcher Jake Diekman. It was Torrens' 15th long ball of the year in 313 at-bats. Torrens has been swinging the bat well lately, slashing .350/.372/.475 in his last 40 at-bats across […]

Shohei Ohtani Reaches Three Times Thursday

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter/starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani walked three times in four plate appearances while scoring once during Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Houston Astros. He's now walked seven times in his last 10 plate appearances and is hitting .280 with a .486 OBP over his last eight games. Overall, he's slashing .255/.364/.589 with […]

Ty France Homers, Scores Twice Wednesday

Seattle Mariners infielder Ty France hit his 17th home run of the season in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Oakland Athletics. He went 2-for-4 with two runs scored. France is slashing .423/.516/.615 in 26 at-bats over his last seven games. He's clearly been the best hitter in the Seattle lineup, if not the biggest run-producer […]

Shohei Ohtani To Make His Next Start On Sunday

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani will make his next trip to the mound on Sunday against the Seattle Mariners. Ohtani's last pitching appearance came this past Sunday, when he struck out 10 Athletics over eight innings while allowing two runs. Angels manager Joe Maddon had told reporters that Ohtani would pitch again […]

Royals And Indians Postponed On Wednesday

Wednesday's game between the Kansas City Royals and Cleveland Indians has been postponed. Stormy weather fills the forecast for Cleveland on Wednesday night. The game is set to be made up on Monday, September 27 at 1:10 PM EST. Carlos Hernandez and Logan Allen were the scheduled starters for Wednesday's game. Hernandez will likely make […]

Nelson Cruz Dealing With An Illness

Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Nelson Cruz was left out of the starting lineup for the second straight day on Wednesday. He is currently feeling "under the weather," according to Rays manager Kevin Cash. Austin Meadows went on to draw his second consecutive start at designated hitter for the Wednesday's game. Cash said that Cruz […]

Reds And Pirates Game Postponed On Wednesday

Wednesday's matchup between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Cincinnati Reds has been postponed. Cincinnati is currently dealing with rain storms and they aren't expected to end anytime soon. The makeup game is scheduled for Monday at 1:10 PM EST. Luis Castillo and Connor Overton were the scheduled starters for Wednesday's game. The Reds will likely send […]

Tigers And White Sox Postponed On Wednesday

Wednesday's game between the Detroit Tigers and the Chicago White Sox has been postponed due to impending rain in Detroit. The teams will make up the game this coming Monday afternoon at 1:10 EST. Casey Mize and Reynaldo Lopez were scheduled to start Wednesday's game. Both pitchers will likely be pushed back a day, which […]

Giancarlo Stanton Goes Yard In Tuesday's Win

New York Yankees designated hitter/outfielder Giancarlo Stanton clobbered his 31st homer of the season in Tuesday's win over the Rangers. Stanton got every bit of his home run ball, giving it a 415-foot ride into the seats at 118.5 MPH. The 31-year-old has been a strong hitter this season, as he has slashed .268/.351/.499 with […]

Yordan Alvarez Posting .897 OPS On The Road

Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez will try and shake loose of a mini-slump when the team takes on the Angels Tuesday night. Alvarez is 6-for-28 (.214) over his last seven games and is hitting only .236 over his last 55 at-bats. The talented slugger is having a fantastic season and has been productive hitting […]

Shohei Ohtani Likely To Make Another Start On The Mound

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is expected to start one more game this season, according to manager Joe Maddon. Ohtani, who pitched Sunday, is currently penciled in to start Saturday's game against the Seattle Mariners. He's been masterful on the mound this season, posting a 9-2 record, 3.28 ERA, and 28.9 K% […]

Jed Lowrie Sitting Again

Oakland Athletics second baseman/designated hitter Jed Lowrie is not in the lineup for the fourth time in six games for Monday's matchup against the Seattle Mariners. The A's were facing a lefty in all of those games, so it's clear he's in a strict platoon. He's slashing .244/.317/.396 with 14 HRs over 135 games and […]

J.D. Martinez Homers For 27th Time Sunday

Boston Red Sox designated hitter J.D. Martinez homered Sunday against the Baltimore Orioles, giving him 27 long balls on the year. The solo shot was his only hit in four at-bats in the 8-6 victory. Martinez now has a five-game hit streak, and he's reached base safely in every game since September 2. With a […]