Jake Arrieta dominated again tonight. It’s becoming a regular thing around Major League Baseball. The NL Cy Young Favorite went the distance in the Cubs 4-0 National League Wild Card Game win over the Pittsburgh Pirates, and made history in doing so. Arrieta became the first pitcher in Major League history to do two thingsContinue reading “Jake Arrieta Freezes Pirates as Cubs Advance to NLDS vs. Cardinals”
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Keuchel’s Six Shutout Innings Powers Astros in AL Wild Card Win vs. Yankees
The Houston Astros called on their ace Dallas Keuchel to get them to the American League Division Series, and he did just that, and then some. The Cy Young favorite in the American League tossed six shutout innings, allowing just three hits and striking out seven. He retired 10 Yankee batters in a row upContinue reading “Keuchel’s Six Shutout Innings Powers Astros in AL Wild Card Win vs. Yankees”
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Jake Arrieta’s 3-Hit Shutout vs. Brewers Notches 20th Win
Earlier in the year, it seemed like Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Zack Greinke had the National League Cy Young award locked up. Cubs ace Jake Arrieta is giving Greinke a run at his money. Arrieta tossed a three-hit shutout over the Milwaukee Brewers last night, striking out 11 Brewers hitters in the Cubs 4-0 win.Continue reading “Jake Arrieta’s 3-Hit Shutout vs. Brewers Notches 20th Win”
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Mike Moustakas Hits Two Home Runs, Drives in 9 Runs vs. Orioles
Kansas City Royals third basemen Mike Moustakas had a game to remember in the Royals 14-6 win over the Baltimore Orioles. He was the main factor in the win, as he drove in nine runs, and hit two home runs. Those nine runs batted in tied a franchise record, and even his manager, Ned YostContinue reading “Mike Moustakas Hits Two Home Runs, Drives in 9 Runs vs. Orioles”
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Justin Verlander Losses No-Hit Bid in 8th Inning vs. AngelsÂ
In 2015, we haven’t seen the Justin Verlander that won the American League Cy Young award and the pitching triple crown in 2011. He came into his start tonight versus the Los Angeles with a 1-6 win-loss record, a 3.86 earned run average and 62 strikeouts. It also hasn’t been an ideal season for the Tigers,Continue reading “Justin Verlander Losses No-Hit Bid in 8th Inning vs. Angels “
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VIDEO: Carlos Beltran Hits Go-Ahead Home Run in 8th Inning vs. Blue Jays
Yankees outfielder Carlos Beltran is nowhere near the player he once was heading into the 2015 season. At age 38, Beltran is still able to give the Yankees quality at-bats and big hits when his number is called. After his big hit tonight, in-which he came off the bench to do so, Beltran acknowledged thatContinue reading “VIDEO: Carlos Beltran Hits Go-Ahead Home Run in 8th Inning vs. Blue Jays”
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WATCH: Miguel Montero Hits Walk-Off Home Run in 10th Against Brewers
The Chicago Cubs came into the second game of a three-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers with 11 wins in 12 games and five straight wins against the Brewers. They had to go extra innings to knock off their division rival, but Miguel Montero’s 2nd career walk-off home run was worth the wait, giving CubsContinue reading “WATCH: Miguel Montero Hits Walk-Off Home Run in 10th Against Brewers”
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WATCH: Kris Bryant Blasts 1st Career Walk-Off Home Run vs. Rockies
Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant hasn’t had a good month of July. The rookie phenom entered what would be his final at-bat of the night batting .177 in July with 3 home runs and 13 runs batted in along with 31 strikeouts. One big hit can break you out of a bad stretch, andContinue reading “WATCH: Kris Bryant Blasts 1st Career Walk-Off Home Run vs. Rockies”
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A-Rod Bombs Three Home Runs to Lead Yankees Past Twins
Is there any doubt that Alex Rodriguez has had a great year coming off his year suspension for banned substances? The Yankees designated hitter came into last night’s game versus the Minnesota Twins with a .271 batting average, 20 home runs and 54 runs batted in on the season. In the game, A-Rod hit notContinue reading “A-Rod Bombs Three Home Runs to Lead Yankees Past Twins”
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Phillies Ace Cole Hamels Tosses No-Hitter vs. Cubs
Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cole Hamels likely made his last start for the Philles today versus the Chicago Cubs. Trade rumors have been swirling about the Phillies ace for the longest time, and if it is indeed the end of the line for him in Philadelphia, he went out in style, tossing a no-hitter. OMG, OdubelContinue reading “Phillies Ace Cole Hamels Tosses No-Hitter vs. Cubs”
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