I’ve done game coverage twice in the span of a few games now, and these lineup posts have been amusing. In the series finale against the Mets, the Braves used the same lineup as in the middle game of the series. Doing so gave Drake Baldwin back-to-back starts for the first time in close to … Read more
The Rays are hosting the Detroit Tigers in the second game of this weekend’s three-game matchup, looking to secure the series victory after last night’s offensive-driven win. Ryan Pepiot takes the mound for the Rays, wearing sweet Devil Rays-themed New Balances. He worked a scoreless first, striking out Wenceel Perez to end the inning. Brent … Read more
These Royals will always keep you guessing. This time last week we were crying about a five-game losing streak and a longer streak of mostly losing games. The Royals would have a players-only meeting later that night before dropping the series finale the next day, when the Royals scored only two runs. Then Monday came, … Read more
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MLB on Friday announced the punishments that are being doled out to the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres for Thursday’s fight between the teams. The Dodgers hit Fernando Tatis Jr. with a pitch in the top of the 9th inning of the team’s 5-3 loss to the Padres. Players cleared the benches and … Read more
When James Wood came to the big leagues last year, it was pretty obvious his bat was ready. He destroyed the Minor Leagues and after a brief adjustment period, he was having a lot of success against big league pitching too. However, it was clear that James Wood needed to find his feet on the … Read more
Spencer Strider is cruising for the Atlanta Braves lately. The fastball velocity, although not quite at his pre-surgery levels right now, is returning. He averaged 96.2 MPH on Saturday and hit 98 with ease last night. The numbers since June 8th are stellar. He’s collected 26 strikeouts to 5 walks and allowed 4 earned runs … Read more
When the Rays were struggling earlier in the season, we saw many games like this one. A scuffling starter, a bullpen implosion, and hitters who could scatter a handful of singles but not do much else. Before we get to the game, let’s also mention a very frightening moment that occurred off the field. A … Read more
Today, the Royals took on the Rangers in Texas, hoping to come away with a sweep to get back on track after their worst week of the season. The Royals are coming off a 0-6 stretch where they were swept by the Yankees and the Athletics and needed a bounce-back series to get the season … Read more
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