Orioles and Mariners Each Win Eighth Straight Game
Two unlikely clubs have each won eight straight games, the current longest streaks in the majors. That makes them the hottest teams in the big leagues, at least for the...
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Justin Verlander Continues His Comeback, Improves to 11-3 With Win Over Royals
In 2019, Houston Astros righthander Justin Verlander won the A.L. Cy Young Award for the second time, posting a 21-6 record with a 2.58 ERA. In 2020, the season was...
Dodgers’ Tony Gonsolin and Tyler Anderson Emerging as an Ace of the Dodgers’ Deep Pitching Staff
There’s no question that the Los Angeles Dodgers have a deep starting pitching staff. Clayton Kershaw or Walker Buehler may immediately come to mind, but so far this season, the...
Cardinals Set Record with Four Consecutive Home Runs in 1st Inning of 7-6 Victory Over Phillies
The St. Louis Cardinals tied one major league record and broke another in their 7-6 victory over the Phillies in Philadelphia on July 2nd. In the first inning–and with two...
Brandon Woodruff Returns, Brewers Beat Rays 5-3
Milwaukee Brewers righthander Brandon Woodruff made his first major league start, and pitching appearance, against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field on August 4th, 2017. He pitched 6 1/3...
Streaking Astros Sweep Two From Mets
The Houston Astros are threatening to run away with the American League West title, while the New York Mets have the lead in the National League East. The two division...
Cardinals’ Goldschmidt Hits 3 Homers, Drives in 8 Runs in Doubleheader Sweep of Pirates
It’s way too early to be seriously thinking of this season’s MVP awards, but be that as it may, St. Louis Cardinals 1st baseman Paul Goldschmidt is having an MVP...
Angels Losing Streak Hits 13 Straight
The Los Angeles Angels fired manager Joe Madden after the club lost its 12st straight game on June 6th, replacing him for at least the rest of the season with...
Albert Pujols Makes First Pitching Appearance of His Career
Albert Pujols has played in nearly 3000 major league games in his career that began in 2001. The 42 year old future Hall of Famer has played first base, third...
Reds Swept by Brewers, Fall to 3-22 on the Season
The Milwaukee Brewers pounded six home runs, including two by Willy Adames, to beat the visiting Cincinnati Reds 10-5 on May 5th. This loss came less than 24 hours after...
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