The baseball world was saddened by the news of the passing of Orlando Cepeda, the legendary first baseman known as the “Baby Bull.” A pioneer for Puerto Rican players in the major leagues, Cepeda made a lasting impact on the sport. His family and the San Francisco Giants confirmed his death, marking the end of
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In an effort to bolster their starting rotation, the Cleveland Guardians have reportedly reached an agreement with free agent left-hander Matthew Boyd. This move comes at a time when the Guardians are looking to solidify their pitching staff and maintain their lead in the AL Central division. Boyd’s Injury Concerns One of the main concerns
The Philadelphia Phillies suffered a blow in their recent game against the Miami Marlins, with both Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber sustaining injuries in the ninth inning. Harper, who had just been elected to his eighth All-Star Game, felt his left hamstring tighten as he ran to first base. The star player immediately left the
This year, New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge and Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper have been elected to start in the July 16th All-Star Game at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. Judge led the major leagues with an impressive 3,425,309 votes and was selected for his sixth American League start in seven All-Star
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has raised doubts about Shohei Ohtani’s potential participation in the Home Run Derby this season. He cited the physical exertion involved in the event, expressing concern about the impact on Ohtani’s rehabilitation from Tommy John surgery. Roberts emphasized the need for caution, highlighting the intensity and volume of swings
The San Diego Padres took on the Washington Nationals in an intense game that ended in a 9-7 victory for the Padres. Jurickson Profar stole the show with a grand slam in the sixth inning, just five innings after being involved in a benches-clearing incident. The crowd at Petco Park erupted as Profar’s fourth career
Shohei Ohtani, the Japanese sensation, has made a significant impact halfway through his first season with the Los Angeles Dodgers. With a batting average of .320, 24 home runs, and 60 RBIs in just 78 games, Ohtani has quickly become a Hollywood blockbuster in the Major League Baseball (MLB). His performance has been instrumental in
Gerrit Cole’s second start of the 2024 season did not go according to plan. In a game against the Mets, Cole struggled, giving up six runs on seven hits in just four innings. The right-hander also allowed four home runs, walked four batters, and failed to record a single strikeout. This performance was a stark
The New York Mets have faced setbacks with the recent suspension of closer Edwin Díaz and the placement of right fielder Starling Marte on the injured list. Díaz decided not to appeal his 10-game suspension for violating prohibitions on foreign substances, while Marte was sidelined due to a right knee bone bruise. The absence of
In a surprising turn of events, New York Mets closer Edwin Díaz has been handed a 10-game suspension along with an undisclosed fine by Major League Baseball after being found in violation of regulations regarding foreign substances. The suspension was initiated by MLB senior vice president of on-field operations Michael Hill and is expected to
The recent passing of baseball icon Willie Mays has left a void in the hearts of fans across the nation. The San Francisco Giants, Mays’ former team, honored the life and career of the Hall of Famer in a touching pregame ceremony. This ceremony served as a poignant reminder of the impact that Mays had
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