The Rangers were able to thoroughly enjoy themselves on Tuesday night by taking Game 1 of their three-game series against the Astros with a 7-5 victory at Globe Life Park.
Manfred: Kids playing sports is vital
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred joined stars from around the sports world at an event to raise awareness and discuss the growing problem of declining sports programs at public high schools and among kids in general.
Colon, Mets set for favorable Philly matchup
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Mets’ power-driven offense poses threat
The 2016 Mets, by and large, do not steal bases. They do not generally hit and run. They do not bunt particularly often. Simply put, the Mets are a machine built to hit home runs.
SoE: Lupica: Mets look Terry good
The Mets weren’t hitting, and suddenly this season was like last season. But then they got to Cleveland on Friday night, and they were about to hit more home runs in a five-game stretch than any Mets team ever had.
Latos dominant as White Sox blank Angels
Matt Latos allowed two hits in 6 1 /3 scoreless innings and was supported by home runs from Todd Frazier and Jose Abreu in the 5-0 White Sox victory over the Angels on Tuesday night at U.S. Cellular Field.
Tulo, Bautista back Stroman in Blue Jays’ win
Troy Tulowitzki drove in two runs as Toronto won for the fifth time in its last seven games against the Orioles, 4-3, on Tuesday night.
J-Hey winning over Cubs with defense
Jason Heyward may not have a hit yet in the first two games of the Cubs’ series against the Cardinals, and he’s batting .170 overall, but the right fielder has delivered some of the biggest plays in the series.
Pizza by the Bryce! Try topping his bopping
Bryce Harper had not hit a grand slam in his career before last Thursday, when he hit one for his 100th career home run. It took him five more games to blast his second.
Rays break through in 10th in Boston
Kevin Kiermaier roped a homer deep into the right-field seats to open the top of the 10th and lead the Rays to a 3-0 victory over the Red Sox on Tuesday night at Fenway Park.
Another great Lagares grab among top GIFs
Here are the top GIFs from Tuesday’s games, courtesy of @MLBGifs.
Mount Harper: Nats star on another level
Every so often, a player comes along who makes the game look oh-so-easy, a player who captivates us on so many levels. That’s where we’re at with Bryce Harper.
Strasburg building off each outing during fast start
The line for Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg since he came off the disabled list late last season keeps improving, his latest gem coming in Tuesday night’s 7-0 victory against the Marlins.
Rodgers, Blair among top prospect performers Tuesday
Rockies No. 1 prospect Brendan Rodgers continued what has been a solid start to his first full season by slugging a pair of two-run home runs on Tuesday in Class A Asheville’s 11-9 loss against Lexington.
Lagares robs possible HR with dazzling catch
Juan Lagares ranged back, arcing with the baseball, already sensing the point where he and it would intersect. Downward fell the ball. Upward leapt Lagares, meeting it at a point just above Citizens Bank Park’s center-field fence. Lagares robbed Phillies third baseman Maikel Franco of at least two bases in Tuesday’s 11-1 drubbing of the Phillies, and possibly even more.
Clutch Canha lifts A’s past Yankees in 11th
Jed Lowrie tied his career high with four hits and scored the deciding run on Mark Canha’s 11th-inning, two-out single, helping to lift the Athletics to a 3-2 victory over the Yankees on Tuesday night at Yankee Stadium.
Salvy’s 5-RBI night leads Royals past Tigers
Catcher Salvador Perez doubled and homered and drove in a career-high five runs as the Royals held off the Tigers, 8-6, on Tuesday night at Kauffman Stadium.