The Oakland Athletics are hot. Red hot. After a shutout win Monday night against the Texas Rangers, the A’s now sit atop the AL West standings tied for first place with the defending champion Houston Astros. Since losing four straight from June 12 to June 15 that pushed them to …
Read More »Chipper Jones Among Those Enshrined in Baseball Hall of Fame
On a sunny Sunday afternoon in front of 50,000 spectators in the city where baseball was born, Chipper Jones joined the legends of baseball. Larry Wayne Jones Jr., better known as Chipper, was officially inducted into Baseball’s Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York during yesterday’s induction ceremony. https://twitter.com/baseballhall/status/1023634989911625728 During …
Read More »Red Sox Throttle Yankees Behind Sale and Betts
The Boston Red Sox improved their record to an MLB-best 9-1 as they defeated the New York Yankees 14-1. The Red Sox were led by dominant performances from their top two stars, Chris Sale and Mookie Betts. Sale led the Sox on the mound by going 6.0 innings and striking …
Read More »World Series Shifts Back to LA for Game 6
Following a wild Game 5 of the World Series, the Houston Astros now hold a 3-2 series lead over the Los Angeles Dodgers, after winning 13-12 in 10 innings on Sunday night. Tonight the World Series shifts back to the Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles for Game 6. The Dodgers …
Read More »World Series Game 3 Preview
After a thrilling Game 2 on Wednesday night, which resulted in the Houston Astros’ first World Series victory in franchise history, the fall classic will head to Houston ahead of Game 3. Houston will be the home of Games 3, 4 and 5. The series is tied 1-1. However, as much as the …
Read More »Yankees Manager Joe Girardi Asked to Leave
Less than a week ago, the New York Yankees were one game away from going to the World Series, playing in game seven of the ALCS against the Houston Astros. While losing 4-0 and having their season end, a majority Yankee fans felt the season went better than expected. Most …
Read More »World Series: Dodgers Defeat Astros in Game 1
Record-breaking temperatures, quick finishes and stellar pitching would headline Game 1 of the World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Houston Astros. With temperatures peaking at 103 degrees, the Dodgers defeated the Astros 3-1 in scorching Los Angeles heat to take a 1-0 series lead. How it happened The …
Read More »The Dodgers return to the World Series after 29 years
Game 1 between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Houston Astros will be played in Dodger Stadium Tuesday at 8:09 p.m. How did they do it? The Dodgers are back to the World Series for the first time in 29 years. What is the difference between this year’s Dodger squad …
Read More »MLB Postseason: Dodgers are heading to the World Series
After defeating the Chicago Cubs on Thursday night and winning the pennant, the Los Angeles Dodgers will head to the World Series for the first time in 29 years. What started off as a typical postseason game, and the chance for another win at home for the Cubs, soon turned …
Read More »MLB Playoffs: Cubs Stay Alive, Yankees Take Control
Two championship series were featured Wednesday night. In the American League, the New York Yankees utilized the momentum they’ve built at home to blank the Houston Astros by a score of 5-0. In the National League, the Chicago Cubs staved off elimination via a 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles …
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