Sep 2, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole (45) pitches against the Texas Rangers during the first inning at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images After recording back-to-back shutouts, the New York Yankees will aim for a sweep of their three-game series against the host Chicago Cubs on…
That current lull in all but one MLB division-title chase is merely the long, slow inhale for an approaching windstorm of chaos that is set to start just as October arrives. Five of the six MLB division leaders have at least a four-game lead heading into play Saturday, leaving the regular season down to a…
Sep 1, 2024; Bronx, New York, USA; St. Louis Cardinals left fielder Lars Nootbaar (21) is greeted by right fielder Jordan Walker (18) after hitting a two run home run in the ninth inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports Lars Nootbaar hit a tiebreaking bases-clearing double…
Aug 3, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Tanner Houck (89) leaves the game against the Texas Rangers during the sixth inning at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports There’s nothing wrong with the Boston Red Sox offense, but the same can’t be said about the team’s pitching. The…
Aug 2, 2024; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Blake Snell (7) celebrates after throwing a no-hitter against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports The San Francisco Giants hope their red-hot pitching staff can continue its recent dominance when they take on the host Cincinnati…
Jul 26, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox pitcher Brayan Bello (66) pitches against the New York Yankees during the first inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports If streaks are made to be broken, the Boston Red Sox have one they are particularly eager to snap: They have allowed at…
Jul 3, 2024; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Jordan Hicks (12) pitches against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports Two pitchers who could find themselves in different situations the next time they take the mound go head-to-head when the San Francisco Giants…
Jun 21, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Jake Bloss (39) pitches against the Baltimore Orioles in the second inning at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports With the All-Star break in sight and the Astros on the brink of having survived the first half of the season despite having…
Jun 21, 2024; Bronx, New York, USA; Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Chris Sale (51) pitches in the first inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports The Atlanta Braves pushed back the start of All-Star left-hander Chris Sale by one day, setting up a stellar pitching matchup against…
