R.I.P Brooks Robinson
Brooks Robinson, one of the best if not the best overall third baseman in major league history, passed away on September 26th, 2023 at age 86. No cause of death...
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Braves Close in on Division Title While Ronald Acuna, Jr. and Matt Olson Vie for NL MVP
Atlanta Braves 1st baseman Matt Olson tied a club record for home runs when he hit his 51st in Atlanta’s 7-6 10 inning victory at Philadelphia on September 12th. The...
The Houston Astros are getting hot at the right time. Real hot.
Jose Abreu drove in seven runs on a pair of home runs—including a grand slam—to lead Houston to a 12-3 victory over Texas in Arlington on September 6th. The win...
Braves’ Ronald Acuna Jr. Hits Grand Slam Home Run on His Wedding Day
The Atlanta Braves’ Ronald Acuna Jr. had a busy August 31st. In the morning, the Braves right fielder got married prior to the start of a big four game series...
It’s Crowded at the Top in the American League West Standings
The Seattle Mariners beat the Oakland Athletics 5-4 on August 30th for the club’s 21st win this month. That gave the Mariners a 21-6 record for the month (they are...
The Dodgers are on an Eleven Game Winning Streak and Pulling Away in the N.L. West Race
The National League West leading Los Angeles Dodgers hosted the N.L. Central leading Milwaukee Brewers for a three game series August 15-17. But this battle of division leaders was all...
Dodgers Win Fifth Straight, Open Up 6 1/2 Game Lead on Giants
Clayton Kershaw returned from the injured list and pitched five good innings as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Colorado Rockies 2-1 at Dodger Stadium on August 10th. It was...
Rangers Beat Athletics for Eighth Straight Win
The Texas Rangers continue to be hotter than, well, the temperature in Texas this summer. On August 8th, Max Scherzer pitched seven strong innings allowing just three hits and one...
Houston’s Framber Valdez Pitches No-Hitter; Justin Verlander Rejoins Astros
It took just 93 pitches for Houston left hander Framber Valdez to throw the Astros’ 16th no hitter, the first by a southpaw, on August 1st when Houston beat the...
Deconstruction of Mets Begins With Trades of David Robertson and Max Scherzer
New York Mets general manager Billy Eppler insists his club is not rebuilding, but there is definitely something like that afoot. Last week he traded veteran closer David Robertson to...
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