Jose Abreu has never considered himself a power hitter, even though he hit a combined 66 homers and 69 doubles over his first two years with the White Sox.
Hinch monitoring Triple-A for possible additions
With so many players in the Astros’ starting lineup struggling — the bottom four in the order entered Sunday hitting .214 or below, including three sub-.200 averages — Astros manager A.J. Hinch said the team is keeping tabs on what’s happening at Triple-A Fresno.
Buxton shows improvement, but return up in air
Byron Buxton has been swinging a hot bat since being sent to Triple-A Rochester on April 25, but Twins manager Paul Molitor said there’s no timetable for when he’ll be called back up.
Braun gets X-ray on sore right wrist
Brewers left fielder Ryan Braun missed a second straight start Sunday with a sore right wrist and underwent an examination with head team physician William Raasch.
With DiMaggio’s streak in the spotlight, Ventura recalls his own
Robin Ventura didn’t want the attention. That fact hasn’t changed almost three decades later. But there he was as a 19-year-old sophomore, fighting for a College World Series title in Omaha, Neb., with his 1987 Oklahoma State squad, while much of the focus was placed upon his collegiate-record hitting streak.
Pujols’ homer in 9th decides seesaw battle
Albert Pujols ripped a three-run homer in the top of the ninth as the Angels beat Mariners closer Steve Cishek for a second straight night with a roller-coaster, 9-7, win on Saturday night at Safeco Field.
Rangers answer Blue Jays with walk-off HR
Drew Stubbs hit a walk-off homer in the 10th inning as the Rangers overcame a blown save by Shawn Tolleson to take a 6-5 victory over the Blue Jays on Saturday night at Globe Life Park.
Giants shake off D-backs with Posey’s big hit
Buster Posey’s two-out, bases-loaded, two-run, ground-rule double off D-backs reliever Daniel Hudson in the top of the ninth gave the Giants a 5-3 victory Saturday at Chase Field as they took the first three games of a four-game series that ends here Sunday.
Kazmir’s gem gives LA a shot to sweep Cards
Scott Kazmir was one out away from his first complete game in three years when Jeremy Hazelbaker’s two-run homer ruined the narrative, but the lefty’s seven-strikeout gem on Saturday night at Dodger Stadium was enough to give the Dodgers a 5-3 win and a shot at a series sweep of the Cardinals.
Rox rock Verrett, hold off Mets to take series
A big early rally enabled the Rockies to build a six-run lead in the third and carried them to a 7-4 win over the Mets on Saturday night at Coors Field.
Burriss, Murray surprise kids at Play Ball clinic
Close to 30 minutes after Emmanuel Burriss borrowed his glove to field some grounders, 13-year-old Francisco Dotor was still a bit shellshocked.
Padres’ Myers leaves game with calf cramp
Padres first baseman Wil Myers left Saturday’s game in the ninth inning with a left calf cramp. Myers hit a home run in the fifth inning.
Not even the left-field railing could stop this Minor Leaguer from making a spectacular grab
Wait, where did he go?
Story, Seager lead All-Star hopeful rookies
Rookie Trevor Story and his prolific home runs became the Majors’ most surprising narrative during the first month of the 2016 season. But is the Rockies’ shortstop — or fellow rookie Corey Seager of the Dodgers — deserving of a starring role in the 2016 All-Star Game on July 12 in San Diego?
Goeddel’s throw makes for fantastic finish
When Phillies leftfielder Tyler Goeddel broke back on pinch-hitter Jordan Pacheco’s fly ball, it seemed that the game would be tied and that Cincinnati was still well-positioned to take the lead.
SoE: Ghosts of forgotten baseball era
James Whyte “Too Late” Davis is the first of many baseball pioneers SABR hopes to provide with a headstone and recognition for their contributions to the game.
O’s hit 4 HRs, 2 by slammin’ Schoop, win 7th straight
Jonathan Schoop hit two home runs, including an eighth-inning grand slam, as the Orioles beat the Tigers, 9-3, for their seventh straight win. Matt Wieters and Adam Jones also homered for the O’s, who lead the American League with 54 home runs this season, including 18 in their last seven games.