Tag: NATIONAL BASEBALL
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Michael Lorenzen of the Philadelphia Phillies pitches a no-hitter against the Washington Nationals.
Michael Lorenzen pitched the 14th no-hitter in Philadelphia Phillies history on Wednesday night, a stunning effort in just his second start with his new club, which defeated the Washington Nationals 7-0. Lorenzen, 31, struck out five batters and walked four, improving to 2-0 since being acquired from Detroit at the trade deadline in exchange for…
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What channel is tonight’s Astros-Yankees game on? Time, TV channel, and live stream information for the MLB Friday Night Baseball game
The Astros have eliminated the Yankees in four of the previous eight seasons, and Houston seems to be two steps ahead this season. As the Yankees dangle outside the playoff picture with the clock ticking, the Astros have stormed back into AL West contention and begun to look like a club capable of winning another…
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Mets send Scherzer to Rangers after ace agrees to move
The Texas Rangers acquired star right-hander Max Scherzer from the New York Mets in a Saturday deal, strengthening the Rangers’ rotation for a World Series push while the Mets’ demolition continues, according to individuals familiar with the transaction, who confirmed other reports. A preliminary agreement was reached earlier in the day, but it was predicated…
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The Yankees are defeated by the Orioles in Aaron Judge’s comeback from a toe injury.
Aaron Judge returned to the New York Yankees lineup on Friday night after missing almost two months with an injured right toe. However, his comeback was thwarted by the Baltimore Orioles, who won 1-0. It was Judge’s first game since ripping a ligament in his right big toe on June 3 while attempting to make…
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With the Marlins, newly acquired Robertson will get the majority of save opportunities.
The necessity of a solid bullpen during a postseason push and run is well understood by Marlins general manager Kim Ng, who spent no time bolstering it before Tuesday’s 6 p.m. ET Trade Deadline. Late Thursday night, the Marlins acquired Mets closer David Robertson in exchange for prospects Marco Vargas and Ronald Hernández. According to…
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Shohei, no way! Ohtani pitches a one-hitter and homers twice in a crazy doubleheader.
Shohei Ohtani has accomplished a lot in his six-year Major League career. One of them is that if you believe he can’t accomplish anything, you’re usually mistaken. The Angels’ two-way superstar shone again on Thursday, pitching his first career shutout (a one-hitter) in a 6-0 win against the Tigers in Game 1 of a doubleheader…
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Elly De La Cruz beats the Brewers 8-5 by stealing second, third, and home in a 2-pitch period.
Cincinnati defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 8-5 on Saturday as Elly De La Cruz made history by being the first Reds player since 1919 to steal second, third, and home all in the same inning. With a two-out RBI single off Elvis Peguero in the seventh inning to break a 5-5 deadlock, De La Cruz then…
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When Ohtani and Rendon leave, the Angels place Mike Trout on the IL.
The Los Angeles Angels continued their string of unfortunate injuries in their game against the San Diego Padres on Tuesday, just hours after putting All-Star outfielder Mike Trout on the 10-day disabled list due to a fractured left wrist. After fouling a ball off his leg in the fourth inning of the Angels’ 8-5 defeat,…
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Nelson Cruz, a slugger for the Padres, is assigned.
In a sequence of transactions on Tuesday, the San Diego Padres designated slugger Nelson Cruz for assignment. The designated hitter, a 19-year-old veteran of the big leagues and a seven-time All-Star, is hitting.245 in 49 games with five home runs and 23 RBIs. In other transactions, the Padres optioned right-hander Domingo Tapia to Triple-A El…
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Cycle by Elly De La Cruz helps Reds to 12th consecutive victory
Elly De La Cruz, a rookie for the Cincinnati Reds, became the league’s youngest player to hit for the cycle in 51 years on Friday night as Cincinnati extended its winning run to 12 games with an 11-10 victory against the Atlanta Braves. The 21-year-old De La Cruz opened off the second inning with a…
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Joey Votto hits a home run and adds three RBIs as the Reds win nine in a row.
Joey Votto donned the cape and helmet of a Viking. He was immediately at ease. Votto helped the Cincinnati Reds extend their greatest winning streak in a decade to nine games on Monday night by hitting a go-ahead, two-run single and a home run in his return to the lineup following a 10-month hiatus due…
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The Yankees released long-time outfielder Aaron Hicks and signed outfielder Greg Allen.
The New York Yankees released Aaron Hicks before Saturday’s game against the Cincinnati Reds, leaving the underperforming outfielder with around $27.6 million left on a seven-year, $70 million deal.Hicks was designated for assignment in order to make way for outfielder Greg Allen, who was acquired from Boston in a deal on Friday. In 28 games…