Aug 14, 2024; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets outfielders Harrison Bader (44), Ben Gamel (21) and Brandon Nimmo (9) celebrate after defeating the Oakland Athletics 9-1 at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports Francisco Lindor likes the pressure of a playoff race. He surely liked the New York Mets’…
Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Brandon Pfaadt (32) delivers a pitch on July 27, 2024 at Chase Field in Phoenix. After consecutive series wins over first-place clubs, the red-hot Arizona Diamondbacks will welcome the last-place Colorado Rockies to Phoenix on Monday night to open a three-game set. Arizona is a league-best 27-11 since June 28 and has…
Aug 9, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Adrian Del Castillo (25) reacts after hitting a walk off solo home run against the Philadelphia Phillies in the ninth inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports Adrian Del Castillo is in the major leagues because Arizona starting catcher Gabriel Moreno went on…
Aug 4, 2024; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson (28) reacts to his strikeout in a game against the Miami Marlins in the first inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Mady Mertens-USA TODAY Sports The Atlanta Braves were surging a week ago after posting six wins in seven games and adding 2021…
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 7, 2024; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado (28) hits a two run single against the Tampa Bay Rays during the third inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports If the St. Louis Cardinals are going to stay in the National League wild-card chase, they will…
Jul 19, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Baltimore Orioles pitcher Corbin Burnes (39) throws to the plate during the first inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-USA TODAY Sports A needed victory over the Cleveland Guardians has the Baltimore Orioles in position to split this key four-game series. And…
Jul 30, 2024; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres starting pitcher Matt Waldron (61) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: David Frerker-USA TODAY Sports At 30 games under .500 after Saturday night’s 3-2 loss to the San Diego Padres, the Colorado Rockies moved…
Jul 22, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Rockies center fielder Brenton Doyle (9) runs to second on an RBI double in the third inning against the Boston Red Sox at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports Back in May, the San Diego Padres welcomed the Colorado Rockies to town after taking a…
Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy is shown during the first inning of their game against the Pittsburgh Pirates Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Milwaukee Brewers hope a flip of the calendar will help turn their fortunes when they open a three-game series at the Washington Nationals on Friday…
