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AL contenders release former Dodgers and Red Sox closers as part of major restructuring


AL contenders release former Dodgers and Red Sox closers as part of major restructuring

The Baltimore Orioles nominated experienced closer Craig Kimbrel for a new position on Wednesday as part of a major restructuring of the American League contenders. Baltimore, which has been losing ground to the New York Yankees in the AL East since the All-Star break, had no other choice. Kimbrel had an earned run average of […]

Yankees one step closer to postseason after 11-2 win over Mariners


Yankees one step closer to postseason after 11-2 win over Mariners

The Yankees’ lineup scored 11 runs on 12 hits in their 11-2 win over the Mariners on Tuesday night in Seattle. The win, combined with a loss to the Baltimore Orioles earlier in the evening, increased the Yankees’ lead in the AL East to four games and their magic number to reach the postseason is […]

Aaron Judge ends 16-game home run drought with decisive grand slam in victory over the Red Sox


Aaron Judge ends 16-game home run drought with decisive grand slam in victory over the Red Sox

Aaron Judge entered Friday night’s 5-4 win over the Boston Red Sox with the longest home run drought of his career. The New York Yankees slugger had not hit a home run in his last 16 games. However, Judge chose the ideal moment to fix his blackout and did so with maximum drama. The Yankees […]

Aaron Judge ends 16-game home run drought with decisive grand slam in victory over the Red Sox


Aaron Judge ends 16-game home run drought with decisive grand slam in victory over the Red Sox

Aaron Judge entered Friday night’s 5-4 win over the Boston Red Sox with the longest home run drought of his career. The New York Yankees slugger had not hit a home run in his last 16 games. However, Judge chose the ideal moment to fix his blackout and did so with maximum drama. The Yankees […]

Gunnar Henderson ruins the Tigers’ no-hit attempt with 2 outs in the ninth inning


Gunnar Henderson ruins the Tigers’ no-hit attempt with 2 outs in the ninth inning

The Detroit Tigers were just one out away from a historic victory. Then Gunnar Henderson came along. The Baltimore Orioles star saved his team from a no-hitter with a triple on the first pitch in the ninth inning on Friday. He was 90 feet away from tying the game, but Tigers relief pitcher Tyler Holton […]

Boston remains realistic “about playoffs” despite exclamation mark victory


Boston remains realistic “about playoffs” despite exclamation mark victory

BOSTON – The Red Sox have important games to play in September. That’s probably a win early in the season. At the height of the championship race, it’s the bare minimum as Boston looks to stay in the championship race. The ballclub did that thanks to Nick Pivetta’s six innings and Tyler O’Neill’s walk-off home […]

Red Sox RHP Nick Pivetta has shown how much they can rely on him in the home stretch


Red Sox RHP Nick Pivetta has shown how much they can rely on him in the home stretch

“He put in an unbelievable performance. That’s the kind of pitcher he is and will continue to be,” said injured teammate Lucas Giolito, who has known Pivetta for more than a decade, since their time together in the Nationals system. “Nick is a guy who has nasty stuff. Over the course of his career, you […]

Rangers rookie Wyatt Langford hits walk-off grand slam to beat Aaron Judge and the Yankees


Rangers rookie Wyatt Langford hits walk-off grand slam to beat Aaron Judge and the Yankees

Wyatt Langford saved the Texas Rangers on Tuesday night. With the bases loaded and the count full in the bottom of the ninth inning, the rookie outfielder hit a ball into the second deck of left field for a walk-off grand slam that surprised the New York Yankees and gave the Rangers the 7-4 victory. […]