As far back as he can remember, Astros outfielder George Springer has never hit a foul pole. Until Tuesday night’s blast in a 4-0 win over the Royals at Minute Maid Park.
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Key things to watch for in today’s games
July is here, and with it comes an opportunity for players to start fresh with a new month, or to show that a previous good month wasn’t a fluke. The dog days of summer are when teams try to separate themselves from the pack and head down the home stretch.
Zimmermann continues dominance in Atlanta
Jordan Zimmermann was back to his Atlanta-stifling ways Tuesday night at Turner Field, just six days after he shut out the Braves over eight innings in D.C.
Moreland having charmed time in Baltimore
Mitch Moreland thought he was beat on Chaz Roe’s 0-1 pitch in the eighth inning of Tuesday’s 8-6 win over the Orioles, and he jogged to first expecting the ball to end up in Travis Snider’s glove in left field. Instead, it ended up in the left-field stands for the Rangers’ first baseman’s second home run of the night, marking his second consecutive two-homer game.
Keuchel turns in impressive All-Star audition
Though he’s constantly reminded about the growing list of accolades he’s accruing, ace Dallas Keuchel maintains none of it matters after eight shutout innings in the Astros’ 4-0 win over the Royals on Tuesday night.
Salazar follows rookie’s lead with stellar outing
Danny Salazar was quick to proclaim his outing in the Indians’ 6-2 victory over the Rays Tuesday the best start of his season, but he was equally as quick to give some of that credit to his teammate Cody Anderson.
Hamilton’s hamstring holds up in return from DL
The Rangers reinstated outfielder Josh Hamilton from the 15-day disabled list on Tuesday and optioned third baseman/outfielder Joey Gallo to Triple-A Round Rock.
Papi extends HR mark at Rogers Centre
David Oritz has always been able to knock the ball out of the park at Rogers Centre. He was at it again Tuesday night as he swatted a solo shot in a 4-3 Red Sox victory over the Blue Jays.
Gray hospitalized with flu-like symptoms
A’s right-hander Sonny Gray was hospitalized overnight with flu-like symptoms and scratched from his Tuesday home start against the Rockies.
International signing period opens Thursday
July 2 marks the first day of the international signing period and the first day teens across the globe can sign with a Major League club.
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Anderson flirts with perfection in beating Rays
Cody Anderson handcuffed the Rays while the Indians’ offense put together enough run support in a 7-1 win over the Rays Monday night at Tropicana Field.
Springer stuns with stellar diving grab
Though George Springer’s had his recent struggles at the plate, he continues to showcase his speed in center field almost nightly.
Buchholz clips Blue Jays’ wings in opener
Clay Buchholz continued his streak of success at Rogers Centre, delivering his team-best 11th quality start of the season to lead the Red Sox to a 3-1 victory over the Blue Jays in Monday’s series opener.
Moore returns to Rays’ rotation Thursday
Rays left-hander Matt Moore cleared the last hurdle on his way back from the Tommy John surgery he underwent on April 22, 2014, and will make his first start of the season on Thursday.