In a rare and unfortunate game for Lyon Richardson, he became the first pitcher in the Elias Sports Bureau’s pitch count era to allow a home run on each of his first two major league pitches. The Washington Nationals’ CJ Abrams and Lane Thomas took full advantage of Richardson’s early struggles, hitting two fastballs a
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The anticipation was high as the Boston Red Sox prepared to take on the Toronto Blue Jays in what would be a crucial game. However, just two hours before the first pitch, a shocking announcement sent shockwaves through the baseball community. Outfielder Alex Verdugo was unexpectedly scratched from the starting lineup, leaving both fans and
Justin Verlander, the seasoned right-handed pitcher, made his highly anticipated debut for the Houston Astros once again. Despite not having his best stuff, Verlander showcased his resilience and skill by going seven innings against the New York Yankees. Throughout the game, he allowed just two runs on seven hits and managed to strike out four
The ever-dominant teams in the world of sports sometimes give off the impression that they will reign supreme forever. Just take a look at the New York Yankees, Los Angeles Lakers, or New England Patriots. However, every once in a while, the status quo changes, and it changes dramatically. MLB’s 2023 season is a prime
The Texas Rangers have provided an optimistic injury update for two of their All-Star players, shortstop Corey Seager and catcher Jonah Heim. Seager suffered a right thumb sprain on July 21 and was initially expected to be sidelined for over two weeks. However, the team has now revealed that his recovery is progressing faster than
In a disappointing turn of events for the Toronto Blue Jays, shortstop Bo Bichette was forced to leave Monday night’s game against the Baltimore Orioles in the third inning due to a sore right knee. This unfortunate incident occurred after Bichette hit a two-out single to right field off Orioles pitcher Kyle Gibson. As he
Brian Harkins, a longstanding Los Angeles Angels clubhouse attendant, recently settled his defamation lawsuit against his former employer, bringing an end to a tumultuous three-year legal battle. The case, which involved accusations of distributing foreign substances to players, was initially dismissed by the court but later reversed on appeal. As the settlement was reached just
In a shocking turn of events during Saturday’s game, Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward suffered facial fractures after being hit in the head by a pitch. The incident, which occurred in the fifth inning, left Ward with visible injuries and required immediate medical attention. Implications and Injuries Following the unfortunate incident, Ward was promptly
The Cincinnati Reds have made a bold move by extending manager David Bell’s contract for three more years, keeping him with the team until the 2026 season. This decision comes amidst a season filled with unexpected success and a potential division title on the horizon. The Reds, who suffered a devastating 100-game loss last year,
In a highly intense game between the Chicago Cubs and the St. Louis Cardinals, tensions reached boiling point in the first inning as a result of a series of unfortunate events. Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ’s long follow-through on a swing accidentally struck St. Louis catcher Willson Contreras in the head, causing him to fall