Just days after a historic combined no-hitter against Seattle while paying tribute to recently deceased pitcher Tyler Skaggs, the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are facing some unfortunate injury news. In an official post on the Angels’ Twitter account, the team announced that Mike Trout was removed from Sunday’s game with “right calf tightness.” The […]
Read MoreTampa Bay Rays Lose Perfect Game In Absolutely Brutal Fashion
The Tampa Bay Rays were three outs away from MLB history in Baltimore today. They almost recorded the first combined perfect game in league history. There have been multiple combined no-hitters over the years, most recently the Los Angeles Angels’ incredible effort in honor of Tyler Skaggs on Friday. However, there’s never been a collaborative […]
Read MoreOakland A’s, Kansas City Royals Agree To MLB Trade
It is officially trade season in MLB, and one day after Baltimore’s Andrew Cashner was traded to the Boston Red Sox, another starting pitcher is on the move. According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, the Kansas City Royals have traded pitcher Homer Bailey to the Oakland A’s. Bailey had signed with Kansas City in the offseason […]
Read MoreSports Illustrated Swimsuit Rookie Throws Out First Pitch At Marlins Game
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit’s first rookie for the 2020 issue threw out the first pitch at today’s Miami Marlins-New York Mets game. Brooks Nader, the first rookie for the 2020 issue, fired a pretty good pitch at Marlins Park in South Florida. Camille Kostek, Sports Illustrated Swimsuit’s 2019 rookie, was on the receiving end of the […]
Read MoreVideo: Fight Breaks Out Among Fans At Cubs-Pirates Game
On Saturday afternoon, the Chicago Cubs and Pittsburgh Pirates faced off before a packed crowd at Wrigley Field. Chicago took the first game in the series and didn’t slow down in the second. The Cubs opened up a sizable lead, scoring seven runs in the first inning alone. They chased starter Jordan Lyles after just […]
Read MoreLos Angeles Angels Throw No-Hitter While Honoring Tyler Skaggs
On Friday night, the Los Angeles Angles threw a combined no-hitter on the very same night the team honored pitcher Tyler Skaggs. Skaggs, 27, died in his hotel room in Texas 11 days earlier. According to a release from the Southlake Police Department, foul play wasn’t suspected, and a police spokesperson ruled out suicide. The […]
Read MoreMLB Announces Punishment For Astros-Angels Collision
Last weekend, a nasty collision took place between the Astros and Angels. It generated some brutally honest reactions from players around the MLB. Jake Marisnick was heading home when he absolutely leveled Angels catcher Jonathan Lucroy. Many people were critical of how the Astros outfielder approached the play at the plate. The umpires ruled Marisnick […]
Read MoreDavid Ortiz’ Wife Releases New Statement After Another Surgery
Frightening news struck the MLB community in June when reports came out that Red Sox legend David Ortiz was shot in the Dominican Republic. Over the past month, the former slugger has underwent multiple surgeries due to complications from his gunshot wound. He still remains under extensive care as he’s not out of the clear […]
Read More2 MLB Teams Named Potential Suitors For Noah Syndergaard
On Tuesday night, Major League Baseball’s best players took the field at the All-Star Game in Cleveland. The American League took home yet another All-Star Game win, besting the National League by a final score of 4-3. Just hours after the All-Star festivities concluded, rumors of a trade involving a star pitcher began to arise. […]
Read MoreMike Trout Is Wearing No. 45 At The All-Star Game – Here’s Why
Just over a week ago, Major League Baseball was dealt a devastating blow when Los Angeles Angles pitcher Tyler Skaggs passed away. The 27-year-old pitcher was found dead in his hotel room, according to a statement released by police. In the past week, the Angels and MLB have dedicated a number of tributes to Skaggs’ […]
Read MorePhoto: Justin Verlander, Kate Upton Enjoying MLB All-Star Game
The Major League Baseball All-Star festivities kicked off on Monday night with New York Mets rookie Pete Alonso taking home the Home Run Derby trophy. Alonso outlasted fellow rookie Vlad Guerrero Jr. to get walk away as the winner. While the bats won the early headlines, during the MLB All-Star game tonight, the pitching will […]
Read MoreMLB Commissioner Addresses Rumors Of A Juiced Baseball
The MLB has seen an astronomical increase in the total of home runs hit over the past few years, and the latest theory to explain the uptick in power is that juiced baseballs are being used. While season totals are enough to show that more homers are being hit on an annual basis, last night’s […]
Read MoreVladimir Guerrero Sends Heartfelt Message To Son After Home Run Derby
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. didn’t win Monday’s Home Run Derby – Pete Alonso of the New York Mets did – but the Toronto Blue Jays young star won the night. The 20-year-old star prospect put on a ridiculous show, hitting 40 home runs in a single, jaw-dropping round against Joc Pederson, before going onto lose to […]
Read MoreJoc Pederson, Vlad Guerrero Jr. Staged Best Head-to-Head Battle In HR Derby History
We just witnessed the most entertaining head-to-head matchup in Home Run Derby history, and it happened in tonight’s semifinals. Vlad Guerrero Jr. and Joc Pederson combined for a performance for the ages. Guerrero Jr., who broke the record for most home runs in a single round with a tally of 29 in the first round […]
Read MorePhoto Of Braves Star Ronald Acuna Jr. At Home Run Derby Going Viral
Vlad Guerrero Jr. set an all-time record in the first round of tonight’s Home Run Derby, but Ronald Acuna Jr. wasn’t too shabby in his own right. While Guerrero hit 29 home runs, the most ever in one round, Acuna hit 25 dingers, good for third-best all-time. He easily bested Josh Bell of the Pittsburgh […]
Read MoreVlad Guerrero Jr. Just Broke A Major Home Run Derby Record
Earlier: There were some people who didn’t think Vlad Guerrero Jr. belonged in the Home Run Derby. They look foolish right about now. Guerrero has only hit eight home runs thus far this season due to injuries, but the rookie slugger blasted 29 in the first round of tonight’s Derby. In doing so, he topped […]
Read MoreMeet The Girlfriend Of Houston Astros Star Alex Bregman
The annual MLB Home Run Derby is set to get underway at 8 p.m. ET tonight on ESPN. Houston Astros star Alex Bregman is one of the participants tonight. Despite not being built by a prototypical slugger, Bregman hit 31 dingers last season and is at 23 right now at the All-Star break. This is […]
Read MoreMeet The Fiance Of New York Mets Star Pete Alonso
The annual MLB Home Run Derby is set to get underway at 8 p.m. ET tonight on ESPN. New York Mets rookie slugger Pete Alonso is one of the top contenders in the event. In just his first season in the bigs, Alonso has been an offensive force. He is second in the NL with […]
Read MoreInjury Update For Angels Catcher Jonathan Lucroy After Collision
The Los Angeles Angels have announced an injury update for catcher Jonathan Lucroy following his scary collision against the Houston Astros on Sunday. Lucroy, 33, was barreled over by Jake Marisnick during a play at the plate during a game in Houston on Sunday evening. The Angels catcher had to be carted off the field […]
Read MoreVideo: Terrifying Collision At Home Plate In Astros-Angels
In 2014, Major League Baseball tried to eliminate the violent home plate collisions we saw in the past with several rule changes. The new standards have worked for the most part. Yet while collisions have been way down, they still happen every once in a while. Today’s Astros-Angels game was one of those times. Houston […]
Read MoreThe Cincinnati Reds Are Wearing Very Unique Throwback Jerseys Today
The Cincinnati Reds have unveiled some pretty cool throwback uniforms recently, but nothing quite like what they are wearing this afternoon. To close out the first half of the season and this weekend’s series against the Cleveland Indians, the Reds are rocking sleeveless vest throwbacks with the team’s Mr. Red logo. But what is unique […]
Read More‘Irate’ MLB GM Reportedly Threw A Chair During Meeting With Coaches After Loss
The New York Mets often provide as much comedy and amusement—for opposing fans at least—as winning baseball to the long summer. The 2019 edition of the club absolutely fits that bill. Despite placing three players into the upcoming All-Star Game, the Mets sit 10 games below .500, with playoff hopes dangling by a string. Just […]
Read MoreIndians Pitcher Carlos Carrasco Diagnosed With Leukemia
Back in June, the Cleveland Indians placed Carlos Carrasco on the 10-day injured list for a “blood condition.” Unfortunately, the right-handed pitcher has been diagnosed with a much more serious condition. Carrasco hasn’t pitched for the Indians since May 30, and now it’s official he’ll be out for an extended period of time. News broke […]
Read MoreMinor League Baseball Team Starts Fire With Fireworks Display
No Fourth of July is complete without a fireworks display from your local neighborhood to the town’s own display. However, one minor league baseball team probably could have gone without fireworks on Thursday night. The St. Lucie Mets, a New York Mets affiliate, attempted to give fans a moment they would never forget with an […]
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