Phillies activate key player for important stretch run

The Philadelphia Phillies enter the home stretch of their playoff run with only one game remaining before they clinch the first-round bye they desperately need. The Miami Marlins came from behind to win Tuesday’s game 6-5, which came after Heriberto Hernández tied the game in the top of the ninth inning by depositing a 101mph fastball … Read more

Yankees’ historic home run barrage reminder of October potential

Yankees' historic home run barrage reminder of October potential

Needing to find a way to put a positive end to a disappointing homestand, the New York Yankees made history on Wednesday afternoon against the Washington Nationals. Aaron Judge and Cody Bellinger hit back-to-back home runs to highlight a four-homer third inning that produced nine runs for the new Bronx Bombers. Washington starter Cade Cavalli … Read more

Cal Raleigh eyes legends after hitting 50th home run of season

Cal Raleigh eyes legends after hitting 50th home run of season

Seattle Mariners star Cal Raleigh etched his name into the MLB’s record books when he slammed his 50th homer of the season against the San Diego Padres on Monday, becoming the first catcher in baseball history to do so.  With 30 games remaining for Seattle, though, the MVP candidate should do even more damage before … Read more

Will Salvy break Brett’s Royals career home run record?

When George Brett retired in 1993, he did so with 317 career home runs, all of them coming in a Royals uniform. Brett was not the last of a dying breed—there have been other players, and some active ones, who have played their entire careers for just one organization, but it’s getting rarer. One of … Read more

Bedingham Confident as a historic run chase awaits South Africa in the WTC finals

Bedingham Confident as a historic run chase awaits South Africa in the WTC finals

South African batsman David Bedingham believes the Proteas are building momentum as they head into a big chase in the ICC World Test Championship Final at Lord’s. After a day of some good bowling from Kagiso Rabada and Lungi Ngidi, South Africa got Australia to 144/8 in their second innings by the end of Day … Read more

McCutchen ties Roberto Clemente on Pirates’ all-time home run list

McCutchen ties Roberto Clemente on Pirates' all-time home run list

The Pittsburgh Pirates have a long, storied history. Andrew McCutchen may not have the championship success of his peers, but there’s little question that he ranks among the franchise’s all-time legends.  Cutch secured that thinking on Sunday, moving into a tie with Roberto Clemente on the club’s all-time home run leaderboard.  With the Pirates in … Read more