The Chicago Cubs are shocking the world with their start. Time to ensure a push to the World Series This MLB offseason, there was no team under more ridicule than the Chicago Cubs. General manager Theo Epstein spent little to no money in free agency and dangled third baseman Kris Bryant in trade discussions. Who’d
Tyler Alexander, Detroit Tigers. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images) Tyler Alexander was unhittable vs. the Cincinnati Reds in relief on Sunday. Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Tyler Alexander had a record-tying day on the mound Sunday. The Tigers’ home series against the Cincinnati Reds had to deal with inclement weather throughout the weekend. Saturday night’s game was
Josh Donaldson (Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Getty Images) The newest Minnesota Twin wanted to hang out with a popular cardboard cutout. In 2020, normal summertime activities have been put on hold due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. One destination that many sports fans take in the hotter months of the year are to MLB games.
Will Smith tweets to fan whose head he lopped off with home run by Amy Kaplan Shohei Ohtani was deplorably horrendous in his return to the mound for the Angels by John Buhler Trevor Story (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) Announcer for Rockies home run needs to be more careful (VIDEO) We’ve all been there.
SEATTLE, WA – AUGUST 06: Dylan Bundy #37 of the Los Angeles Angels pitches during the second inning against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on August 6, 2020 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Lindsey Wasson/Getty Images) Dylan Bundy has mostly looked like a failed prospect, but a trade to the Angels seems to have
Kansas City Royals’ Kauffman Stadium (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) The Kansas City Royals are finding creative ways to fill Kauffman Stadium The Royals don’t have to worry about the pressures of fan attendance during a retooling of sorts due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but in their spare time, the creative types are using such
CLEVELAND, OHIO – JULY 26: Manager Terry Francona #77 of the Cleveland Indians walks off the field while wearing a face mask after a pitching change during the seventh inning against the Kansas City Royals at Progressive Field on July 26, 2020 in Cleveland, Ohio. The 2020 season had been postponed since March due to
Damian Lillard drops 45 to move Blazers closer to 8-seed (Video) by Steven Kubitza Pierre-Luc Dubois notches hat-trick and OT winner as Leafs blow a 3-goal lead by Mark Powell Oakland Athletics bench coach Ryan Christenson (Photo by Michael Zagaris/Oakland Athletics/Getty Images) A’s bench coach Ryan Christenson forced to answer for what looked to be
Ezekiel Elliott takes shot at Jim Harbaugh and Michigan on Twitter by Gerald Bourguet Phillies fans troll Aaron Boone with airhorn chant after he allegedly complained by Steven Kubitza Trevor Bauer, Cleveland Indians. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images) The Cleveland Indians will never let Trevor Bauer lives this moment down. Trevor Bauer was a great
Ozzie Guillen, Chicago White Sox. (Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images) Apparently, Ozzie Guillen absolutely loathes Nick Swisher; he hates him. If you put Ozzie Guillen and Nick Swisher in one dugout, you’re trying to mix oil and water. During the Chicago White Sox‘s postgame show on Wednesday night, the former three-time All-Star, 1985 American League
Carlos Rodon (Photo by Ron Vesely/MLB Photos via Getty Images) Carlos Rodon can’t catch a break: White Sox starter hurt again. The Chicago White Sox are heading into deep waters with just four starting pitchers left in their rotation after yet another injury. Carlos Rodon had to leave the game early with shoulder pain on Monday
DETROIT, MI – JULY 05: A detailed view of an official Major League Baseball with a surgical mask placed on it sitting on the dugout during the Detroit Tigers Summer Workouts at Comerica Park on July 5, 2020 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images) If something doesn’t change, the MLB
WASHINGTON, DC – AUGUST 05: Juan Soto #22 of the Washington Nationals drives in a run with a double in the first inning against the New York Mets at Nationals Park on August 5, 2020 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images) Juan Soto is already making plays in his first game of 2020
CHICAGO – JULY 20: Craig Kimbrell of the Chicago Cubs pitches during an exhibition game against the Chicago White Sox on July 20, 2020 at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Ron Vesely/MLB Photos via Getty Images) Craig Kimbrel has struggled in epic fashion so far this season, but he thinks he has
CHICAGO, IL – JULY 24: Luis Robert #88 of the Chicago White Sox looks on against the Minnesota Twins on July 24, 2020 at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Getty Images) Luis Robert’s hot start has earned him some respect from at least one of his teammates. The Chicago White
Xander Bogaerts of the Boston Red Sox celebrates with J.D. Martinez. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images) Xander Bogaerts got a batting tip from his Boston Red Sox teammate J.D. Martinez and proceeded to have a four-hit game and smash a pair of home runs. When his baseball career is over, J.D. Martinez may have a
ST. LOUIS, MO – JULY 3: Austin Gomber #36, Tyler O’Neill #41 and Rangel Ravelo #47 of the St. Louis Cardinals practice social distancing in the dugout during the first day of summer workouts at Busch Stadium on July 3, 2020 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images) The Cardinals look to combat
Chiefs sign former Seahawks safety Tedric Thompson by Mark Powell Twins, Cardinals took moment of silence at 8:46 p.m. to honor George Floyd by Amy Kaplan BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – DECEMBER 01: A detail of a Baltimore Ravens helmet before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on
SCOTTSDALE, AZ – FEBRUARY 21: Joey Bart #67 of the San Francisco Giants poses during the Giants Photo Day on February 21, 2019 in Scottsdale, Arizona. (Photo by Jamie Schwaberow/Getty Images) If there’s one more roster move that San Francisco Giants could make, it would be to provide more defense. In a normal baseball season, someone
Ronald Acuna Jr., Atlanta Braves. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) Ronald Acuña Jr. gave the Atlanta Braves the second best slide of all time. Look at Ronald Acuña Jr. wreaking havoc on the base paths for the Atlanta Braves. With the game first game of the series vs. the Toronto Blue Jays hanging in the
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Dustin May (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images) Dustin May’s two-seam fastball shouldn’t be possible May, seemingly an embarrassment of riches for a Dodgers pitching staff which already possesses Clayton Kershaw and Walker Buhler, is just 22 years old. The former top prospect is known for his blazing at-times 100 MPH fastball,
Mike Trout, Los Angeles Angels. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) Mike Trout homers at first at-bat since returning to team after birth of child. After five days of paternity leave, Mike Trout has rejoined the Los Angeles Angels. And he made quick work of his first at-bat by homering against the Seattle Mariners. In
Photo by Jennifer Stewart/Getty Images Kole Calhoun tried his best, but the tragic power of 2020 would not be denied. It’s no secret that 2020 has been an absolutely brutal year for the United States of America. From the coronavirus pandemic ravaging the country, to police brutality and murder, to celebrity deaths that still sting
SEC power rankings: 5 best uniforms in the conference by Joseph Birdsall PHOENIX, ARIZONA – AUGUST 02: Cody Bellinger #35 of the Los Angeles Dodgers hits a two-run home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning of the MLB game at Chase Field on August 02, 2020 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian
WASHINGTON, DC – JULY 21: Juan Soto #22 of the Washington Nationals bats against the Baltimore Orioles during the seventh inning at Nationals Park on July 21, 2020 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) Juan Soto is close to making a comeback from COVID-19 The floundering Washington Nationals, with just one win through
Mike Soroka, #40, Atlanta Braves, (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) Multiple Atlanta Braves players have sent well wishes to teammate Mike Soroka, who suffered a torn achilles on Monday night. Everyone in Atlanta is absolutely gutted for stud starting pitcher Mike Soroka. On Monday night, the 22-year-old hurler went down after trying to run to
Brandon Nimmo’s excuse for not wearing a mask in-game is part of MLB’s problem by Mark Powell Bradley McDougald says Jadeveon Clowney wants to follow him from Seahawks to Jets by Mike Luciano ST. PETERSBURG, FL – JULY 25: Bo Bichette #11 of the Toronto Blue Jays takes infield prior to a baseball game against
Mike Soroka, Atlanta Braves. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) Mike Soroka has pitched his last ball game for the 2020 Atlanta Braves. One of the worst things possible happened to Mike Soroka on the mound for the Atlanta Braves. With a shot at a four-game series sweep of the New York Mets on the line,
Derek Jeter (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) Derek Jeter denies his Marlins players went out to bars and clubs The Miami Marlins might never know for certain how COVID-19 got into their clubhouse and swept through their roster. But CEO Derek Jeter is certain it wasn’t because they were out partying. The Marlins got their
Texas Rangers pitcher Corey Kluber (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) Less than 20 pitches into his Texas Rangers career, and Corey Kluber faces a major setback Kluber, who was acquired this offseason in exchange outfielder Delino DeShields and reliever Emmanuel Clase, made his first start since May of 2019 on Sunday, but was pulled in