In a recent game against the Chicago Cubs, New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz found himself at the center of controversy. He was ejected from the game by crew chief Vic Carapazza before even taking the mound in the bottom of the ninth inning. The reason? He was found to have an illegal substance on
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Max Scherzer made a triumphant return to the Texas Rangers, showcasing his skills as a three-time Cy Young Award winner in his season debut. Scherzer retired the first 13 batters he faced and 15 of 16 overall, pitching five scoreless innings in the Rangers’ 4-0 victory over the Kansas City Royals. This dominant performance from
The Chicago Cubs honored their Hall of Fame second baseman, Ryne Sandberg, by unveiling a statue of his likeness outside of Wrigley Field on the 40th anniversary of his most famous game. This ceremony brought together friends, family, former teammates, and numerous Cubs and Sandberg fans to pay tribute to the baseball legend. Sandberg’s double-play
During the Yankees’ recent game against the Atlanta Braves, designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton left the game due to left hamstring tightness. The injury occurred after Stanton doubled off the center-field wall in the fourth inning and winced while rounding third base on a double hit by Gleyber Torres. Stanton ultimately decided to come out of
The San Diego Padres faced a setback ahead of their game against the NL Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers when star right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. was sidelined due to a bruised left triceps. Tatis sustained the injury in Friday night’s game after being hit by a pitch just above his elbow. Despite running the bases and
Max Scherzer, a prominent three-time Cy Young Award winner, is set to make his season debut for the Texas Rangers in a highly anticipated start against the Kansas City Royals. After not having pitched for the team since Game 3 of the World Series last fall, Scherzer underwent off-season surgery to fix a herniated disc
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw recently took a significant step in his recovery from left shoulder surgery by pitching three innings in his first rehab start. During the game at Class A Rancho Cucamonga, Kershaw showed promising signs, allowing only one run and two hits. Additionally, he managed to strike out five batters while
In a scorching hot 90-degree day, the Baltimore Orioles trounced the New York Yankees in a decisive 17-5 victory. The Orioles displayed an impressive performance, scoring six runs in the second inning to start their offensive onslaught. Cedric Mullins ignited their explosive second inning with a two-run homer, setting the tone for the rest of
As Ajay Stone walked around the historic Rickwood Field in Birmingham, Alabama, he reminisced about a special moment involving his daughter Haley and baseball legend Willie Mays. In 2004, Mays had handed a chunk of a chocolate chip cookie to Stone’s daughter, who was just 10 months old at the time. This simple act held
The New York Yankees have been eagerly awaiting the return of their ace pitcher, Gerrit Cole, for nearly three months. During his absence, the team managed to maintain the best record in the majors, showcasing an impressive performance without their Cy Young Award winner. However, as the Yankees set their sights on clinching their 28th
Gerrit Cole, the ace pitcher for the New York Yankees, made his season debut against the Baltimore Orioles after coming back from an elbow injury. Despite facing tough competition, the Yankees trusted Cole to lead them to victory in a crucial American League East matchup. Cole’s performance in his first game back was a mix
The Chicago Cubs made a significant move by designating catcher Yan Gomes for assignment. This decision comes as Gomes, a 13-year veteran, is having a career-low season with a batting average of .154, along with 2 home runs and 7 RBIs. Despite being an important person in the clubhouse, Cubs manager Craig Counsell acknowledged that