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Box Score Garrett Mitchell had just 10 starts against a left-handed pitcher all season long coming into the night. He had just a .547 OPS against lefties coming into the night, so it was fairly understandable why. But Pat Murphy gave Mitchell the start on Wednesday night against Reds southpaw Andrew Abbott and he had […]
The Athletics managed to salvage the final game of their tough series against the Dodgers, winning 7-1 in Sacramento on Wednesday night. It took a huge start from our ascendent young right-hander, paired with an offensive outburst, but they managed to get the job done tonight to snap the four-game losing streak and get back […]
The Dodgers opted for a bullpen game on Wednesday, and the decision backfired as the A’s took the finale by a final score of 7-1, snapping the Dodgers’ four-game winning streak. The Dodgers had no problem scoring early against the A’s over the first two games, and it appeared that way again as the Dodgers […]
PHILADELPHIA — An impressive Zack Wheeler streak came to an end on Wednesday night. The Phillies right-hander did not complete five innings in a start for the first time since June 16, 2024. It was Father’s Day 2024, and Wheeler allowed four home runs against a pesky Baltimore Orioles lineup at Camden Yards. Then manager […]
The newly promoted players are settling in for the San Diego Padres’ minor league affiliates. Lake Elsinore is adapting to the loss of multiple high-output offensive players and one of their two best pitchers. They still managed to win two games in their six-game series. After electing free agency after being designated for assignment by […]
Well, the sun beats down on Houston’s heavy night,All bathed in gaudy light,Ready to take the mound:Stepping on a Texas diamond, you can hurl,The ball a spinning pearlAll of their batters swung and frowned. Did you feel it pleasing?Do you realizeThat you are a master of surprise? On the hill, you were the master of […]
All it took was a second for first-round draft pick Ayuto Matsushita’s fate to change in the Yakult Swallows’ 17th game of the 2026 season. Things took an unexpected turn in the second inning of the July 1 game between the Swallows and the Yomiuri Giants. Yuya Nishidate was on the mound for the Giants […] The post Scary Scenes Unfold as Baseball Player Rushed to Hospital After Bitter Head Injury appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Sometimes it takes persistence when fishing after a couple of days of disappointment. The Colorado Rockies found plenty to be happy about as they routed the Miami Marlins 6-3. The win snaps an eight-game losing streak for the Rockies and now puts them in position to aim for a series split on Thursday. Freeland goes […]
Alan Rangel will make his first actual start for the Phillies.
The first major domino in the Mets’ horrible season fell last week with the dismissal of manager Carlos Mendoza, who was in the final year of his contract. Andy Green will manage the team on an interim basis for the remainder of the season. He’ll return to the front office at year’s end, while the […]
Guardians 9, Rangers 4
New York Mets owner Steve Cohen admitted that he is “extremely worried” about the future of his ball club and its farm system, in particular.The Mets are currently 36-51, good for last place in the National League East and just two games up on the Colorado Rockies for the worst record in MLB.Moreover, although the […] The post Steve Cohen ‘Extremely Worried’ About Future of New York Mets appeared first on HEAVY .
Things are not going great in the Bronx right now. The New York Yankees have lost their last seven games after being swept in consecutive MLB series. Most recently, New York was swept by the Detroit Tigers to start this week, and the biggest issue has been a lack of offense. Well, it’s hard to […] The post New York Yankees Announce Trent Grisham News After Tigers Series appeared first on HEAVY .
Venezuelan player Willson Contreras had been enduring an emotionally difficult week ever since his home country was hit by back-to-back tremors last Wednesday. Then, his heated exchange with a Washington Nationals starter only made matters worse, resulting in a bench-clearing incident that saw multiple ejections. Recent reports suggest the situation extended beyond the field, and […] The post $87.5M Red Sox Star Stares at Tough Punishment as MLB Begins Investigation After Punches Thrown Mid-...
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Welcome back to BCB After Dark: the coolest spot for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in and cool off with us. There’s no cover charge. The dress code is casual. We still have a few tables available. There’s a two-drink minimum, but it is bring your own beverage. […]
On Wednesday, the New York Mets finished their series with the Toronto Blue Jays in Canada.The Mets lost by a score of 9-3.New York Mets Release 6-Year PlayerAlso on Wednesday, news came out that the Mets had released Adbert Alzolay from their organization.MLB.com wrote: “Syracuse Mets released RHP Adbert Alzolay.”Alzolay did not appear in a […] The post New York Mets Release 6-Year MLB Player Before Braves Series appeared first on HEAVY .
I think it’s time to chat again about Eric Hartman. The Braves’ now top prospect completed a 20 HR, 30 SB season on July 1st, through 71 games of his season. He was also ranked the 25th prospect in all of baseball by Baseball America and it’s getting easier every day to see him in […]
Back in 2025, the New York Yankees’ mid-season slump cost them the top spot in the AL East. Eventually, they lost their edge to the Toronto Blue Jays, who eliminated them in the ALDS. Coming into 2026, the Yankees certainly didn’t want a repeat of that. Yet concerns are mounting for a team that was […] The post “Start Playing Better Baseball” – Yankees Manager’s Clear Message to Clubhouse After Cody Bellinger Vents Frustration appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Hello, July. Hello, elusive win No. 50. Hello and safe travels to Mexico, English World Cup fan contingent. Braves Country, there was a lot to like about tonight’s 5-1 victory against the St. Louis Cardinals. But first, the wink heard ‘round the world. The offense would eventually come alive late after being pretty dormant (again), […]
It’s the middle game of a three-game series in Kansas City, with the Rays looking to secure the series win after last night’s 10-4 win over the Royals. Shane McClanahan takes the mound tonight against Seth Lugo, who allowed seven runs to the Rays last week inside of Tropicana Field. Jonathan Aranda singled with one […]
The Baltimore Orioles and Washington Nationals pulled off a historic trade on Wednesday.Baltimore traded reliever Kyle Nicolas to the Nationals for minor league infielder Randal Diaz. Washington optioned Nicolas to Triple-A Rochester.Although it’s a minor deal, it’s a historic one, as it marks the first trade between the two teams since the franchise relocated from Montreal to Washington […] The post TRADE: MLB World Reacts to Historic Deal Between Orioles and Nationals appeared first on HEA...
What were you expecting? I was expecting a pitchers’ duel, and so were you, probably. Paul Skenes vs. Zack Wheeler, a heavyweight bout. I had a whole plan for this recap: take each inning like a round of a prize fight, load it up with boxing references. You can see the beginnings of that below. […]
The Cubs sent relievers Christian Roa and Eduarniel Nuñez through outright waivers on Wednesday, according to the MLB.com transaction tracker. Both pitchers were designated for assignment a week ago. Roa, who has been outrighted multiple times in his career, declined the minor league assignment in favor of free agency. This is the first time that Núñez has […]
Junior Caminero is really good at hitting home runs. At the moment he does it every night. Seth Lugo got a strikeout to start the game before Jonathan Aranda singled in front of Caminero. Junior then smashed the first pitch deep to left and gone to get Tampa Bay an immediate two run lead. That […]