Two years ago, fivethirtyeight.com ran a story on Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez, calling him baseball’s least appreciated superstar. Two years later, that remains true. But if Ramirez and the Guardians keep winning games at the stunning clip they’re winning them at this summer, he might become a whole lot more appreciated outside of…
Jun 29, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago White Sox shortstop Paul DeJong (29) hits a two-run home run during the sixth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Guaranteed Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports Paul DeJong finished 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBIs, helping lead the Chicago White Sox to an…
Jun 28, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles pitcher Cionel Pérez (58) reacts after pitching the eighth inning against the Texas Rangersat Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports It’s long been said that good pitching beats good hitting. But what happens when a team has both? Enter the Baltimore Orioles,…
Jun 28, 2024; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Jose Siri (22) runs the bases after hitting a home run against the Washington Nationals in the sixth inning at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports With their offense seemingly revitalized, the Tampa Bay Rays started the season’s second half the…
Jun 28, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners including Cal Raleigh (29), third from left, Ryan Bliss (1), third from right, and Julio Rodriguez (44), second from right, celebrate after a game against the Minnesota Twins at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-USA TODAY Sports Seattle Mariners manager Scott Servais referred to it as a…
Jun 24, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; San Francisco Giants pitcher Erik Miller throws a pitch during the first inning against the Chicago Cubs at Oracle Park. All Giants players wore the number 24 in honor of Giants former player Willie Mays. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports The San Francisco Giants will turn to…
Jun 18, 2024; Anaheim, California, USA; Los Angeles Angels pitcher Griffin Canning (47) throws against the Milwaukee Brewers during the first inning at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports It would not be wrong to say starting pitcher Griffin Canning has had a disappointing season, but the Los Angeles Angels’ right-hander is…
PHOTO USA Today Sports Images Paul Skenes is on the mound, so this is that one day of the week where we all watch the Pittsburgh Pirates play. Is it too soon to wonder where the Pirates will trade him when it comes time for the huge payday? Zac Gallen returns from his hamstring injury…
The summer of Boston and of fathers and sons is expected to get more clarity over the coming weeks as NBA free agency kicks off Sunday, just days after the draft was completed. The champion Celtics won’t be too impacted by free-agent departures, while other teams like the Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers, Philadelphia…
NASCAR Truck Series driver Christian Eckes does a burnout after winning the Rackley Roofing 200 at Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn., Friday, June 28, 2024. Christian Eckes dominated the NASCAR Truck Series’ Rackley Roofing 200 at Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn., on Friday, as the 23-year-old led all 150 laps — the first time a…
