Aug 2, 2024; Anaheim, California, USA; New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (20) on the field during batting practice before the game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports Pete Alonso is on a solid power streak at a time in which the New York Mets definitely…
Aug 2, 2024; Paris, France; Iga Swiatek (POL) reacts after a point against Anna Karolina Schmiedlova (not pictured) in the bronze medal match during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Stade Roland Garros. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-USA TODAY Sports The National Bank Open will be missing some big names as tennis stars Iga Swiatek,…
Aug 2, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners center fielder Victor Robles (10, second from right) and left fielder Randy Arozarena (56, second from left) high-five designated hitter Justin Turner (2) following a grand-slam home run by Turner against the Philadelphia Phillies during the second inning at T-Mobile Park. Arozarenam, Robles catcher Cal Raleigh (29)…
There are general managers who firmly believe the best moves are the ones you don’t make. For proof that method works, just look at how the St. Louis Cardinals passed on paying Albert Pujols for the watermelon rind of his career that the Los Angeles Angels shelled out for, then got a great bonus year…
Aug 2, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Jake Bauers (9) dives safely into home for a run in front of Washington Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz (20) during the second inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Rafael Suanes-USA TODAY Sports Sal Frelick had two hits and scored three times to help…
Aug 2, 2024; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Blake Snell (7) pitches against the Cincinnati Reds in the first inning at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports Blake Snell hurled the first no-hitter of his career and the 18th in Giants franchise history as visiting San Francisco blanked…
Aug 2, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros first baseman Jon Singleton (28) strikes out during the second inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports Yainer Diaz recorded his third consecutive multi-hit game and Yusei Kikuchi matched a franchise record in his debut with the Houston…
Aug 2, 2024; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Blake Snell (7) celebrates with teammates after throwing a no-hitter against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports Blake Snell hurled the first no-hitter of his career and the 18th in Giants franchise history as visiting San…
Nov 5, 2022; San Francisco, California, USA; Fans wave thunder sticks before the League of Legends World Championship at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports After their first maps on Friday, Team Liquid and 1win appeared headed to the lower bracket to face elimination games. Instead, they are both one victory away…
Jul 21, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Aaron Civale (32) walks to the dugout after the fourth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-USA TODAY Sports Both long overdue for wins, Aaron Civale of the Milwaukee Brewers and DJ Herz of the host Washington Nationals take the mound…
