Jul 24, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; San Diego Padres second baseman Xander Bogaerts (2) singles against the Washington Nationals during the fifth inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports Xander Bogaerts is slugging and the San Diego Padres are winning. The two things are very related. As San Diego starts…
Jul 28, 2024; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (20) watches his two run home run against the Atlanta Braves during the eighth inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports For a pair of teams that meet only infrequently, the host New York Mets and…
Jul 28, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes (30) looks on against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the ninth inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports Locked in a traffic jam of National League wild-card contenders, the Pittsburgh Pirates averted a three-game series sweep at the hands of the Arizona…
Jul 28, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo (2) throws to first base after forcing out Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Joshua Palacios (77) at second during the sixth inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports Ke’Bryan Hayes hit a two-run single to highlight a four-run 10th inning and the Pittsburgh…
Jul 13, 2024; San Diego, California, USA; Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Reynaldo Lopez (40) pitches against the San Diego Padres during the first inning at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports One of the least experienced starting pitchers in the majors provided the struggling Atlanta Braves with an immeasurable boost Saturday afternoon. Atlanta…
Jul 22, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Cole Ragans (55) reacts during the sixth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports The Kansas City Royals look to close out a successful homestand on Sunday in the rubber match of their three-game series against…
Jul 13, 2024; Anaheim, California, USA; Jose Soriano #59 of the Los Angeles Angels delivers to the plate in the first inning against the Seattle Mariners at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports Hard-throwing right-hander Jose Soriano is doing his best not to be known as a strikeout pitcher. Soriano has 77 strikeouts…
Feb 29, 2024; Dunedin, Florida, USA; Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Kolby Allard (49) throws a pitch against the Toronto Blue Jays in the third inning at TD Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports The Philadelphia Phillies are showing they’re serious about going deep into the postseason, and they’ll try to flex their muscles in…
Jul 26, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Miami Marlins first baseman Josh Bell (9) runs the bases after hitting a solo home run in the ninth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports One of the National League’s worst teams has given contending squads trouble since the All-Star…
Jul 22, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Rangers catcher Jonah Heim (28) hits an RBI single during the ninth inning against the Chicago White Sox at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-USA TODAY Sports The Toronto Blue Jays have a chance to salvage their homestand Saturday afternoon by clinching their series with the…
