Always an unlikely star, is Carp MVP material?
Matt Carpenter was nobody's prospect. Nobody knew what position he could play. Nobody thought he had enough power to be a difference-maker in the lineup. Nobody got him. But Carpenter…Read more
Monthly Archives: agosto 2018
Lynn leads shutout as Yanks end 5-game skid
Making his first start for the Yankees after being acquired in a July 30 trade with the Twins, Lance Lynn dominated the White Sox, striking out a season-high nine over…Read more
Odor, Profar flash leather with sensational DP
Second baseman Rougned Odor turned a terrific double play in the series opener against the Mariners on Monday night at Globe Life Park. Read more
Asdrubal improvises with glove flip for out
One of the more interesting aspects of the Asdrubal Cabrera acquisition is that while the Phillies needed offensive help at shortstop, Cabrera is not known for his defense and had…Read more
Check out the hang time on this HR robbery
Adam Engel kept a 2-0 deficit from turning into a 5-0 game when the White Sox center fielder robbed the Yankees' Greg Bird of a three-run homer with a spectacular…Read more
McNeil stays hot as Mets, Thor hold off Reds
Speaking about his young second baseman a few hours before Monday's 6-4 win over the Reds, Mets manager Mickey Callaway noted, in rather stark terms, that Jeff McNeil's performance down…Read more
I´m here to win – Pochettino issues statement of intent
Mauricio Pochettino insists he is determined to win silverware with Tottenham and is not satisfied merely with securing regular Champions League qualification. Spurs have finished third or second in each…Read more
Chen stays dominant at home as Fish snap skid
Wei-Yin Chen went 5 2/3 scoreless innings as the Marlins edged the Cardinals in the series opener. Chen lowered his home ERA to 1.94 after limiting the Cardinals to one…Read more
Bauer + power = Tribe blowout victory
Trevor Bauer held the Twins to three hits across six shutout innings, while walking three to go with his 11 strikeouts -- leading the charge in a 10-0 victory. Yonder…Read more
Carpenter extends on-base streak to 25 games
It wasn't a homer, but it counted in another way for Matt Carpenter. Read more