Braves manager Brian Snitker defending Ronald Acuna Jr. (Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) Cubs reach a breaking point after setting brutal franchise record by Alicia de Artola Atlanta manager Brian Snitker stood up for Ronald Acuña after another Miami Marlins HBP and Braves fans absolutely loved it. The Marlins and the Braves have a history, especially when
Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner completed his third career cycle against the Tampa Bay Rays, tying the MLB record. Trea Turner is the master of the cycle. So it’s only natural he gifted himself one on his birthday. The Nationals shortstop hit for the cycle for the third time in his career on Wednesday while
Alcides Escobar, Kansas City Royals. (Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports) This before and after photo of Stephen Thompson will blow your mind by Alexander O’Connor The Washington Nationals are trading for Kansas City Royals veteran shortstop Alcides Escobar, who has not played in the big leagues since the 2018 MLB season. In dire need of some
Braves star Ronald Acuña. (Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports) MLB rumors: White Sox could reportedly trade top prospect for Adam Frazier by John Buhler Miami Marlins pitcher Pablo Lopez was ejected after hitting Atlanta Braves leadoff batter Ronald Acuña with his first pitch of the game. It took precisely one pitch for the Marlins to get
Jackie Bradley, Jr. deserves an Oscar for fooling a Pittsburgh Pirates base-runner into an easy force out. Never assume a baseball has left the yard unless you see it with your own eyes, folks. They teach you that in little league. Unfortunately, the 2021 Pittsburgh Pirates often resemble a little league team on the basepaths.
New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (48) reacts after allowing a run to the Boston Red Sox during the second inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports Jackie Bradley, Jr. makes Pirates look foolish with amazing outfield acting job (Video) by Mark Powell How tall is Lopez on the Bucks? by
The starters for the 2021 MLB All-Star Game were revealed on Thursday night during an ESPN broadcast. The 2021 MLB season has officially entered the month of July on Thursday, which means the All-Star Game is that much closer to taking place. The event is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, July 13 in Denver,
Wander Franco didn’t take long to show why he’s baseball’s best prospect in his MLB debut on Tuesday Wander Franco’s big league career was less than five innings old before he had his first magical moment. Franco, the top prospect in baseball and playing third base for the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday against the
Astros pitcher Zack Greinke. (Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports) What is the Clippers mascot? by Mark Powell Did Devin Booker snub Patrick Beverley of pregame handshake? by Mark Powell Houston Astros pitcher Zack Greinke was all in favor of this terrible strike call from home plate umpire CB Bucknor in the first inning against the Orioles.
Matt Carpenter, St. Louis Cardinals (Photo by Rob Leiter/MLB Photos via Getty Images) At some point, the Cardinals will need to consider making some significant changes to their roster if their struggles continue. As the July 30 trade deadline looms, the Cardinals could be in for a roster overhaul depending on where they sit in
Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images Euro 2020: Predicting which teams make the semifinals by Clemente Lisi The Boston Red Sox are in first place of the AL East and veteran hurler Chris Sale‘s quote on the club is pure magic. Thus far, the 2021 season really could not be going much better for
Jun 10, 2021; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Hector Santiago (57) pitches in the eighth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports Red Sox: Kiké Hernandez hits a homer on the first pitch vs. Yankees (Video) by Scott Rogust Manny Pacquiao threw shade at Floyd Mayweather
2021 MLB All-Star Game. (Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports) Manchester United finally land star Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho by Braulio Perez Even the Rockies called out Bob Nightengale for jinxing German Marquez’s no-hitter by Braulio Perez The MLB All-Star Ballot box is filling up, giving us a good idea of who the MLB
MIAMI, FLORIDA – JUNE 22: George Springer #4 of the Toronto Blue Jays reacts after a out against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot park on June 22, 2021 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) Is Louis Smolka fighting at UFC 264? by Maria Morales LeBron James, Patrick Mahomes react to Giannis Antetokounmpo’s knee
Twins third baseman Josh Donaldson. (Quinn Harris-USA TODAY Sports) MLB fans react to Shohei Ohtani getting pulled in first inning of Bronx pitching debut by Alicia de Artola Twins third baseman Josh Donaldson’s feud with the White Sox over sticky substances seems to be fueling his bat. He hit another home run on Wednesday. Josh
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 22: Gregory Santos #78 of the San Francisco Giants pitches during the game against the Miami Marlins at Oracle Park on April 22, 2021 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/Getty Images) Twitter explodes at disastrous first presser for Chauncey Billups and Trail Blazers by John Buhler LSU loses
Paul DeJong, St. Louis Cardinals. (Mandatory Credit: Joe Puetz-USA TODAY Sports) There is plenty of blame to go around with the St. Louis Cardinals’ disappointing 2021 season. With serious World Series aspirations, the 2021 St. Louis Cardinals find themselves below .500 and in fourth place in a deep NL Central entering July. St. Louis was expected to be
German Marquez came three outs away from only the second no-hitter at the pitcher’s nightmare that is Coors Field. Nearly 25 years ago, a pitcher stormed into the Majors from Japan and showed the baseball world what seemed impossible was in fact possible: that you can dominate even in the most hostile pitching environment imaginable.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 01: Umpire Hunter Wendelstedt #21 warns the Los Angeles Dodgers bench during the sixth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Dodger Stadium on June 01, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) Skip Bayless heaps praise on Hawks after Game 4 win vs. Giannis-less Bucks by
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – JUNE 29: Starting pitcher Lucas Giolito #27 of the Chicago White Sox delivers the ball against the Minnesota Twins at Guaranteed Rate Field on June 29, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) Liverpool want to take advantage of Bayern Munich star’s contract issues by Rucker Haringey Chicago White
Adam Frazier, Pittsburgh Pirates (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images) After dropping two of three in their latest series against the Pirates, there are a couple of players the Indians will want to trade for at the deadline. Entering Monday, the Indians are 39-30 and sit 2.5 games back of the first-place White Sox in the
The Miami Marlins appear to be among the sellers at the upcoming MLB trade deadline, and they’ve gotten a head start with these moves. And so it begins, the Miami Marlins have begun the first of potentially many moves in the upcoming weeks as part of a roster overhaul. It’s reported that Miami is trading
Everyone is on edge with the new sticky substance rules in baseball including Phillies manager Joe Girardi and Nationals pitcher Max Scherzer. The early days of MLB’s new policy regarding sticky substances have been nothing short of a circus. Umpires, at their discretion, are checking pitchers in between innings. Nationals pitcher Max Scherzer was not
Things escalated quickly last week during Max Scherzer’s start against his team, but Phillies’ manager Joe Girardi would do it all over again. As MLB started more strict enforcement of pitchers using sticky substances last week, Max Scherzer took the mound against the Philadelphia Phillies last Tuesday night. Scherzer had already been checked twice when
Kyle Gibson, Texas Rangers, St. Louis Cardinals. (Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports) The St. Louis Cardinals need to act quickly if they want to save their season before it’s too late. With huge expectations entering the 2021 MLB season, the St. Louis Cardinals have been nothing short of a massive disappointment this year. St.
ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 23: Umpire Doug Eddings #88 looks on during the eighth inning of the game between the Los Angeles Angels and the San Francisco Giants at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on June 23, 2021 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images) Steelers insider reveals why coaching staff is upset with Kevin
After years of fits and starts on a new stadium in the East Bay, here are five cities the Oakland A’s should consider relocating to. To be frank, the Oakland Coliseum (it’s called RingCentral Coliseum these days) is a dump. The Oakland A’s have called it home since 1968, through two runs of three consecutive
Twins pitcher Jose Berrios. (Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports) The Chicago Cubs are a surprise contender in the NL Central. At the trade deadline, they can make some deals to make a final push with the core. The Cubs may have thought they were on their way to a rebuild when they traded Yu Darvish to
Dylan Bundy, Los Angeles Angels. (Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports) Yankees give up incredibly dumb home run to Shohei Ohtani by David Salituro Kevin Durant’s reaction to Dylan Bundy barfing is all of us (Video) by Amy Kaplan Los Angeles Angels pitcher Dylan Bundy left his start against the Yankees after throwing up on
Orioles pitcher Hunter Harvey. (Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports) Will Kawhi Leonard play in Game 6 for Clippers vs. Suns? by Alicia de Artola Baltimore Orioles pitcher Hunter Harvey had people raising their eyebrows when he had a suspicious substance smeared on his armpit against the Astros. Suspicions are high right now in the MLB as