Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez leaps to 2nd in MLB All-Star Game voting DETROIT — Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez is climbing the MLB All-Star charts. Tribune News Service · Jun 21, 2023
Patrick Reusse: Twins fail in many ways — and it starts with the deals they’ve done Major League Baseball decided to bring more excitement to its product by playing with an enlarged golf ball for the 2019 season. The Twins took advantage of this by hitting an all-time record 307 home runs and winning 101 games in the regular season. Tribune News Service · Jun 20, 2023
Though some Rangers have slipped, Marcus Semien maintains strong lead in All-Star voting CHICAGO – As the deadline for the initial phase of All-Star Game voting approaches, there has been some slippage in support for the Rangers. Tribune News Service · Jun 20, 2023
Bruce Bochy moving Josh Jung in Rangers’ lineup paid off, but is it permanent? CHICAGO – In the swirling sargassum that is modern-day lineup construction, the Rangers have been a veritable bay of tranquility. Among the fewest lineups in the AL. The top four spots in the lineup have been carved in stone. Tribune News Service · Jun 20, 2023
Where does Dodgers-Angels rank among MLB’s best rivalries? ‘Not even in the same stratosphere’ The novelty of the Freeway Series has worn off over 25 years of interleague play, but that doesn’t mean the Dodgers and Angels are looking at this week’s two-game series in Anaheim as just another two days on baseball’s grueling six-month calendar. Los Angeles Times · Jun 19, 2023
Shohei Ohtani Found Himself Among Elite Company With 150th Career Home Run The Angels superstar became MLB’s home run leader on Saturday with a landmark moonshot against the Royals. Sports Illustrated · Jun 17, 2023
Bob Raissman: Loss of Aaron Judge is felt far beyond the field for the Yankees NEW YORK — Everything about Aaron Judge says big, especially his absence. Tribune News Service · Jun 17, 2023
Yankees Noncommittal on Aaron Judge’s Return Timeline With All-Star Break Looming The Yankees manager provided an update on Judge’s status as the reigning AL MVP continues to recover from a right big toe injury. Sports Illustrated · Jun 17, 2023
Shohei Ohtani Has Already Put an End to the AL MVP Race The Angels star’s prolific start to the season solidifies his place as one of the most impressive two-way players in the history of the sport. Sports Illustrated · Jun 16, 2023
Shohei Ohtani pitches, slugs Angels to series victory in Texas ARLINGTON, Texas — The Angels are falling apart physically, but Shohei Ohtani helped carry them to a victory. The Orange County Register · Jun 16, 2023
Larry Stone: Pleasant surprise for Mariners and pest for opponents Jose Caballero is a certified pest, in the best possible baseball sense of the word. Tribune News Service · Jun 16, 2023
Matt Calkins: Why the Mariners might repeat last year's surge, and why they might not The Mariners headed into Game 67 on Wednesday vs. the Marlins with a 33-33 record, which is about 10 highway stops ahead of where they were around this point last year. Remember, it was after Game 68 in 2022 that the Mariners sat at 29-39 and appeared locked out of… Tribune News Service · Jun 15, 2023
Behind All-Star candidates, Orioles beat Blue Jays, 4-2, for fifth straight AL East series win BALTIMORE — Only three major league pitchers have surrendered more home runs this season than Baltimore right-hander Tyler Wells. Fortunately for the Orioles, they were facing one of them Thursday. Tribune News Service · Jun 15, 2023
Karine Jean-Pierre calls out reporter for asking ‘irresponsible’ question about transgender athletes Department of Education proposed a new rule that would reduce discrimination against transgender athletes in schools in May The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2023
The Guardian - US · Jun 15, 2023 Luis Arráez and the quest for baseball’s elusive .400 barrier The Miami Marlins second baseman’s exceptional season has given him a chance to do something no one has achieved in the majors since 1941
Tribune News Service · Jun 15, 2023 Kyle Bradish’s gem runs into José Berríos’ no-hit bid as Orioles fall to Blue Jays, 3-1 BALTIMORE — Under the surface of one of their best offensive performances of the season, the Orioles ended Tuesday night quietly. Adam Frazier’s RBI single in the sixth inning marked their season-high 17th hit. They did not record another.
Sports Illustrated · Jun 14, 2023 Mike Trout Has Weirdly Become a Terrible Fastball Hitter The Angels are playing well lately, but no thanks to Mike Trout, who is stuck in a bizarre slump.
Tribune News Service · Jun 14, 2023 Led by Gunnar Henderson’s grand slam, Orioles blast past Blue Jays, 11-6, for 5th straight win BALTIMORE — In discussing his recognition as the American League Player of the Week before Tuesday night’s series opener against the Toronto Blue Jays, Orioles infielder Gunnar Henderson credited the team’s hitting coaches for helping him work through the slump that marred the opening months of his rookie season.
Sports Illustrated · Jun 13, 2023 Shohei Ohtani Hit Two Beautiful Homers to Take Over the AL Lead He’s putting together another incredible season.
Sports Illustrated · Jun 11, 2023 Yankees Provide Update on Aaron Judge Toe Injury The reigning AL MVP has missed the past six games.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 10, 2023 Michael Kopech, White Sox have found groove The Sox beat the Marlins 2-1 on Friday on Luis Robert Jr.’s walk-off single for their sixth win in the last seven games. Kopech will try to stay on a roll Saturday.
Tom’s Guide · Jun 9, 2023 Red Sox vs Yankees live stream: How to watch MLB baseball online, start time, schedule, channels Tune into one of the biggest games of the MLB regular season, with a Red Sox vs Yankees live stream.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 5, 2023 Even in down seasons, Cubs and White Sox have players worthy of All-Star recognition A handful of Cubs and Sox and Cubs have been star-level by the numbers. Let’s take a look at them.
Sports Illustrated · Jun 4, 2023 MLB Fans Crack Jokes as Yankees’ Aaron Judge Towers Over Reporter The reigning AL MVP had a big night Saturday in more ways than one.
Daily Mirror · Jun 4, 2023 New York Yankees star Aaron Judge runs through wall to pull off another incredible catch The New York Yankees defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers with a 6-3 victory on Saturday - and reigning AL MVP Aaron Judge hit a home run and made a spectacular catch to secure the win