Jun 12, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Houston Astros pitcher Framber Valdez (59) throws a pitch during the first inning against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob Kupbens-USA TODAY Sports Houston Astros manager Joe Espada continued to stump for starter Ronel Blanco as an American League All-Star even after the right-hander…
Jun 28, 2024; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Zach Eflin (24) throws a pitch against the Washington Nationals in the third inning at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports Few pitchers have dominated Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees the way Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Zach Eflin has….
Jul 9, 2024; Anaheim, California, USA; Los Angeles Angels left fielder Taylor Ward (3) beats the tag by Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Smith (8) on a 3-run RBI triple in the third inning at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports The Los Angeles Angels and Texas Rangers will wrap up their three-game…
Jul 9, 2024; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets relief pitcher Dedniel Núñez (72) reacts after retiring the side in the eighth inning against the Washington Nationals at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports Phil Maton can’t get to New York fast enough to help the Mets’ beleaguered bullpen. For…
Jun 18, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; San Francisco Giants pitcher Logan Webb (62) throws the ball against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports Potential All-Star Game combatants will have a rare face-to-face when Logan Webb and the San Francisco Giants go for a second consecutive…
Jul 9, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Atlanta Braves outfielder Adam Duvall celebrates after hitting a three-run home run in the sixth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Adam Duvall hit another long homer against the Arizona Diamondbacks and instantly recalled it was nowhere near as impressive…
Jul 9, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Rowdy Tellez (44) hits a home run during the seventh inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports The Milwaukee Brewers will turn to rookie right-hander Tobias Myers in a bid to keep the ball in the ballpark…
Jun 29, 2024; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves outfielder Adam Duvall (14) jumps the catch fly ball against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the eighth inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Godfree-USA TODAY Sports Copa America fever isn’t running rampant, with the Americans long gone from the scene, but the semifinal clash between Colombia and…
PHOTO USA Today Sports Images The old adage is that wide receivers are more commonly divas than any other position group in sports. The next few weeks won’t do anything to quash that stereotype. The Minnesota Vikings made Justin Jefferson the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history with a four-year, $140 million extension this summer. Star…
Jul 8, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Minnesota Twins outfielder Matt Wallner (38) celebrates with teammates in the dugout after hitting a two-run home run against the Chicago White Sox during the seventh inning at Guaranteed Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports Advanced metrics show that Minnesota Twins outfielder Matt Wallner smacked his team’s…
