Trevor Bauer made a successful debut with the Yokohama DeNA Baystars in a game against the Hiroshima Toyo Carp. Pitching his first game in over 22 months, Bauer scattered seven hits in seven innings, allowed one run, struck out nine, and threw 98 pitches in a 4-1 victory before a record crowd of 33,202. Bauer’s
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The New York Yankees’ roster has suffered yet another blow as right-hander, Lou Trivino, is set to undergo Tommy John surgery. Although Trivino has yet to play a game this season, New York was depending on the hurler to come out of the bullpen. Despite not having played, Trivino had proven his worth when he
Sources familiar with the situation have confirmed that two-time MVP Bryce Harper has been medically cleared to return to play for the Philadelphia Phillies, just five months after undergoing Tommy John surgery on his throwing elbow. This is a remarkable feat, given that the procedure to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament usually requires a
Mike Shannon, a beloved St. Louis Cardinals broadcaster and two-time World Series winner, passed away on Saturday night at the age of 83. The team announced his death without disclosing the cause. Cardinals owner Bill DeWitt Jr. praised Shannon’s passion for the game, his team, and the St. Louis community. Shannon spent 50 years in
The New York Mets have been plagued by injuries to their rotation this season. However, they may be getting some relief soon. Carlos Carrasco, who has been out since April 16th due to right elbow inflammation, could be returning to the team next week. He began throwing again last week and Manager Buck Showalter has
Drew Maggi made his first two major league hits on Saturday night, just three days after his debut with the Pittsburgh Pirates following a 13-year stint in the minor leagues. The Pirates won 16-1 against the Washington Nationals, concluding a day-night doubleheader sweep. Maggi, who was appointed Pittsburgh’s 27th man for the doubleheader after being
Dick Groat, a legend in both basketball and baseball, died on Thursday at the age of 92. Groat was born and raised in Pittsburgh and made a name for himself as a two-sport star at Duke University, where he earned All-American honors in both basketball and baseball. After signing with the Pittsburgh Pirates and being
After 13 seasons in the minors, Drew Maggi finally got his chance to play in the big leagues. The 33-year-old infielder, called up by the Pittsburgh Pirates earlier this week, made his first career at-bat on Wednesday night as a pinch hitter in the eighth inning. Despite striking out, he received a standing ovation from
Chicago White Sox center fielder Luis Robert Jr. was absent from Sunday’s starting lineup after he was caught not hustling up the line on a grounder during a game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Robert only jogged to first base after bouncing the ball to pitcher Calvin Faucher in the first inning of Saturday’s game,
The New York Yankees are evaluating Aaron Judge’s mild hip strain before deciding whether to place him on the injured list. The team’s manager, Aaron Boone, said they are taking the time to make sure they are doing what is best for Judge and the team. Boone also stated that they received good news regarding
Chicago White Sox’s center fielder, Luis Robert Jr. was pulled from the game against the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday after jogging lightly to first base on a ground ball back to the pitcher. Leading off the bottom of the first inning, Robert hit a ground ball to the third-base side of the mound, where
The San Diego Padres won Major League Baseball’s first game in Mexico City with a 16-11 victory over the San Francisco Giants. The game featured a total of 11 home runs, with Manny Machado hitting two and putting San Diego ahead in the seventh inning. Other players who hit home runs for the Padres included