Sat Aug 8 2020 | 21:22 | LEADING OFF: WS MVP Strasburg makes '20 debut, A's streaking | Cole Hamels | SP | Phillies | Lazar's Team |
| | | Cristian Javier | | | Free Agent |
| | | Jesús Luzardo | | | Free Agent |
| | | Lance Lynn | SP | Cardinals | Jobu |
| | | Aaron Nola | | | Free Agent |
| | | George Springer | CF/RF | Astros | Sanders Team Sucks |
| | | Stephen Strasburg | SP | Nationals | DEWMAN's Team |
| | | Jacob deGrom | SP | Mets | Factory |
A look at what's happening around the majors on Sunday:STRASBURG SETWorld Series MVP Stephen Strasburg is scheduled to make his season debut for Washington after being sidelined by a nerve problem in his pitching hand. The right-hander is ready to start at Nationals Park against Baltimore.Strasburg missed what would have been his first two appearances of 2020 after making all 33 starts last year and then becoming the first pitcher to finish a postseason with a 5-0 record.The 32-year-old Strasburg led the NL with 209 innings and 18 wins in 2019.STRAIGHT A’SThe Athletics try for their ninth straight win when rookie left-hander Jesus Luzardo makes his second career start, taking on Houston at the Coliseum. Luzardo threw five scoreless innings Tuesday vs. Texas in his starting debut.Rookie righty Cristian Javier (1-0, 1.42 ERA) counters for the Astros, who have lost four in a row. Houston center fielder George Springer has missed two straight starts because of a sprained right wrist.WELCOMEPrized... [ More] |
Sat Aug 8 2020 | 18:52 | Houston-Oakland Runs | Jose Altuve | 2B | Astros | Springfield Bullies |
| | | Michael Brantley | CF/LF | Indians | Jobu |
| | | Alex Bregman | | | Free Agent |
| | | Mark Canha | 1B | Marlins | Free Agent |
| | | Matt Chapman | | | Free Agent |
| | | Dustin Garneau | C | Rockies | Free Agent |
| | | Yuli Gurriel | | | Free Agent |
| | | Ramón Laureano | | | Free Agent |
| | | Matt Olson | 1B | Athletics | Free Agent |
| | | Chad Pinder | | | Free Agent |
| | | Marcus Semien | 2B/3B/SS | White Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Myles Straw | | | Free Agent |
Athletics first. Marcus Semien homers. Ramon Laureano called out on strikes. Matt Chapman singles to shallow center field. Mark Canha singles to shallow left field. Matt Chapman to second. Matt Olson flies out to center field to Myles Straw. Chad Pinder strikes out swinging.1 run, 3 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Athletics 1, Astros 0.Athletics sixth. Marcus Semien singles to shallow center field. Ramon Laureano called out on strikes. Marcus Semien steals second, advances to third. Throwing error by Dustin Garneau. Matt Chapman grounds out to shallow infield, Alex Bregman to Yuli Gurriel. Marcus Semien scores. Mark Canha walks. Matt Olson reaches on error to shallow right field, advances to 2nd. Mark Canha out at home. Fielding error by Jose Altuve.1 run, 1 hit, 2 errors, 1 left on. Athletics 2, Astros 0.Athletics eighth. Ramon Laureano called out on strikes. Matt Chapman homers to right field. Mark Canha singles to left field. Matt Olson grounds out to second base. Mark Canha out at second.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Athletics 3, Astros 0.Astros ninth. Kyle Tucker doubles to deep right field. Jose Altuve grounds out to shortstop, Marcus Semien to Matt Olson. Kyle Tucker to third. Alex Bregman singles to center field. Kyle Tucker scores. Michael Brantley strikes out swinging. Yuli Gurriel grounds out to second base, Chad Pinder to Matt Olson.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Athletics 3, Astros 1. |
Sat Aug 8 2020 | 17:32 | Cleveland-Chicago White Sox Runs | José Abreu | 1B/DH | White Sox | CJ's Tip-Top Team |
| | | Zack Collins | | | Free Agent |
| | | Yasmani Grandal | 1B/C | Padres | Free Agent |
| | | César Hernández | 2B/3B/CF | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Eloy Jiménez | | | Free Agent |
| | | Francisco Lindor | SS | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Jordan Luplow | | | Free Agent |
| | | Nomar Mazara | RF | Rangers | Free Agent |
| | | Yoán Moncada | | | Free Agent |
| | | Franmil Reyes | DH | Padres | Free Agent |
| | | Luis Robert | | | Free Agent |
| | | Domingo Santana | RF | Astros | Free Agent |
| | | Beau Taylor | C | Athletics | Free Agent |
Indians fourth. Cesar Hernandez walks. Jose Ramirez pops out to shortstop to Yoan Moncada. Francisco Lindor doubles to center field. Cesar Hernandez to third. Carlos Santana walks. Francisco Lindor scores. Franmil Reyes homers to center field. Carlos Santana scores. Domingo Santana singles to shallow center field. Jordan Luplow homers to left field. Domingo Santana scores. Beau Taylor strikes out swinging. Delino DeShields singles to shallow infield. Cesar Hernandez lines out to first base to Jose Abreu.6 runs, 5 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Indians 6, White sox 0.Indians eighth. Domingo Santana homers to left field. Jordan Luplow walks. Beau Taylor strikes out swinging. Delino DeShields strikes out swinging. Cesar Hernandez strikes out swinging.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 left on. Indians 7, White sox 0.White sox eighth. Yoan Moncada homers to center field. Eloy Jimenez lines out to deep right field to Domingo Santana. Jose Abreu lines out to left field to Jordan Luplow. Yasmani Grandal walks. Nomar Mazara doubles to deep right field. Zack Collins to third. Luis Robert strikes out swinging.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Indians 7, White sox 1. |
Sat Aug 8 2020 | 11:12 | This Date in Baseball | Mookie Betts | SS/CF | Red Sox | Free Agent |
Aug. 91916 — The Philadelphia A’s ended their 20-game losing streak as Joe Bush beat the Detroit Tigers 7-1.1939 — Red Rolfe of the New York Yankees started a streak of 18 consecutive games in which he scored at least one run. During those games, he scored a total of 30 runs.1960 — Ted Williams of the Boston Red Sox hit home run No. 511 to tie Mel Ott for fourth place on the all-time list.1975 — Davey Lopes of the Los Angeles Dodgers stole his 32nd consecutive base without being caught in a 2-0 victory over the New York Mets, breaking Max Carey’s 1922 record. Lopes tacked on six more steals before being caught on Aug. 24.1976 — John Candelaria became the first Pirate pitcher in 69 years to throw a no-hitter in Pittsburgh by blanking the Los Angeles Dodgers 2-0. Candelaria’s no-hitter came at Three Rivers Stadium. No Pirate ever threw a no-hitter at Forbes Field.1981 — Baseball returned following the strike with the All-Star game in Cleveland before a crowd of 72,086. Gary Carter of the... [ More] |
Sat Aug 8 2020 | 03:32 | LEADING OFF: Cole goes for 20th win in row, Marlins soar | Jake Arrieta | SP | Cubs | Who's on First |
| | | Gerrit Cole | SP | Pirates | Lazar's Team |
| | | Johnny Cueto | SP | Reds | Who's on First |
| | | Tyler Glasnow | SP | Pirates | Free Agent |
| | | Paul Goldschmidt | 1B | Diamondbacks | Strafford's Old Men |
| | | Bryce Harper | LF/RF | Nationals | DEWMAN's Team |
| | | Clayton Kershaw | SP | Dodgers | Sanders Team Sucks |
| | | Yadier Molina | C | Cardinals | Jobu |
A look at what's happening in the majors today:RED-HOT COLEGerrit Cole tries for his 20th straight regular-season win when he pitches for the Yankees at Tampa Bay. Cole is 3-0 with a 2.55 ERA in three starts since signing a $324 million, nine-year contract with New York.Cole’s streak dates to May 2019 with Houston and is the sixth-longest in big league history. Hall of Famer Carl Hubbell leads the list with 24 in a row, followed by Roy Face (22) and Roger Clemens, Jake Arrieta and Rube Marquard tied at 20. Cole lost the World Series opener last year when Washington beat the Astros.Tyler Glasnow pitches for the Rays at Tropicana Field. He’s 0-0 with a 3.12 ERA in two starts.FLYING FISHThe Marlins have rapidly become the most surprising team in the majors and now try for their seventh win in a row when they take on the Mets at Citi Field.Miami is 5-0 since missing more than a week because of the team’s coronavirus outbreak, and is 7-1 overall.The Marlins keep winning despite already using... [ More] |
Sat Aug 8 2020 | 01:12 | L.A. Angels-Texas Runs | Elvis Andrus | SS | Rangers | Springfield Bullies |
| | | Willie Calhoun | | | Free Agent |
| | | Shin-Soo Choo | CF/DH/LF/RF | Rangers | The Heals Guys |
| | | David Fletcher | | | Free Agent |
| | | Todd Frazier | 1B/3B | Reds | The Heals Guys |
| | | Brian Goodwin | CF | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Isiah Kiner-Falefa | 2B | Rangers | Free Agent |
| | | Tommy La Stella | 2B | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Rougned Odor | 2B/SS | Rangers | Free Agent |
| | | Shohei Ohtani | | | Free Agent |
| | | Albert Pujols | 1B/DH | Angels | Springfield Bullies |
| | | Anthony Rendon | 2B/3B | Nationals | CJ's Tip-Top Team |
| | | Nick Solak | | | Free Agent |
| | | Max Stassi | C | Astros | Free Agent |
| | | Anderson Tejeda | | | Free Agent |
| | | Mike Trout | CF/LF | Angels | Springfield Bullies |
| | | Justin Upton | LF/RF | Braves | Brasco's Bold Team |
Angels first. David Fletcher singles to right field. Mike Trout homers to center field. David Fletcher scores. Shohei Ohtani strikes out swinging. Anthony Rendon pops out to Robinson Chirinos. Tommy La Stella doubles. Albert Pujols flies out to right field to Shin-Soo Choo.2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Angels 2, Rangers 0.Rangers second. Willie Calhoun doubles to deep left center field. Elvis Andrus strikes out swinging. Isiah Kiner-Falefa singles to shallow left field. Willie Calhoun to third. Robinson Chirinos out on a sacrifice fly to right field to Brian Goodwin. Willie Calhoun scores.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Angels 2, Rangers 1.Angels fourth. Tommy La Stella flies out to deep left field to Willie Calhoun. Albert Pujols doubles to deep left field. Max Stassi singles to center field. Albert Pujols scores. Justin Upton flies out to shallow center field to Shin-Soo Choo. Brian Goodwin flies out to deep right center field to Nick Solak.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on.... [ More] |
Sat Aug 8 2020 | 01:12 | Colorado-Seattle Runs | Nolan Arenado | 3B | Rockies | Sanders Team Sucks |
| | | Charlie Blackmon | CF/LF/RF | Rockies | Who's on First |
| | | Elias Díaz | C | Pirates | Free Agent |
| | | Dee Strange-Gordon | 2B/SS | Dodgers | Factory |
| | | Garrett Hampson | | | Free Agent |
| | | Matt Kemp | CF/LF/RF | Dodgers | Jobu |
| | | Yusei Kikuchi | | | Free Agent |
| | | Kyle Lewis | | | Free Agent |
| | | Shed Long Jr. | | | Free Agent |
| | | Tim Lopes | | | Free Agent |
| | | Ryan McMahon | | | Free Agent |
| | | Dylan Moore | | | Free Agent |
| | | Daniel Murphy | 1B/2B | Mets | The Heals Guys |
| | | Austin Nola | DH | Marlins | Free Agent |
| | | Chris Owings | 2B/SS | Diamondbacks | Free Agent |
| | | Kyle Seager | 3B | Mariners | Lazar's Team |
| | | Mallex Smith | LF | Padres | Free Agent |
| | | Trevor Story | SS | Rockies | Free Agent |
| | | Daniel Vogelbach | 1B | Cubs | Free Agent |
Mariners second. Daniel Vogelbach grounds out to shortstop, Nolan Arenado to Daniel Murphy. Tim Lopes strikes out swinging. Dee Gordon reaches on error to shortstop, advances to 2nd. Throwing error by Trevor Story. Mallex Smith singles to left field, advances to 2nd. Dee Gordon scores. Shed Long Jr. strikes out swinging.1 run, 1 hit, 1 error, 1 left on. Mariners 1, Rockies 0.Rockies third. Chris Owings singles to right field. Elias Diaz doubles to shallow left field. Chris Owings to third. Garrett Hampson grounds out to shallow infield, Yusei Kikuchi to Dee Gordon to Dylan Moore. Elias Diaz to third. Chris Owings scores. Trevor Story reaches on a fielder's choice to shallow infield. Elias Diaz scores. Charlie Blackmon singles to deep center field. Trevor Story to second. Nolan Arenado grounds out to shallow left field. Charlie Blackmon out at second.2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Rockies 2, Mariners 1.Rockies sixth. Trevor Story strikes out swinging. Charlie Blackmon singles to right... [ More] |
Sat Aug 8 2020 | 00:32 | Rays hold Yankees to 2 hits in 1-0 win | Trevor Bauer | SP | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Bo Bichette | | | Free Agent |
| | | Cavan Biggio | | | Free Agent |
| | | Byron Buxton | CF | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Jeimer Candelario | 3B | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Nick Castellanos | 3B | Tigers | Free Agent |
| | | Dylan Cease | | | Free Agent |
| | | Francisco Cervelli | C | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Aaron Civale | | | Free Agent |
| | | Matt Davidson | 3B | White Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Zach Davies | | | Free Agent |
| | | J.D. Davis | | | Free Agent |
| | | Yandy Díaz | DH | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Eduardo Escobar | 3B/SS | Twins | Who's on First |
| | | Bryan Garcia | | | Free Agent |
| | | Erik González | 1B | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Marwin Gonzalez | 2B/3B/SS | Astros | Free Agent |
| | | Niko Goodrum | SS | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Heath Hembree | RP | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Greg Holland | RP | Royals | CJ's Tip-Top Team |
| | | Jakob Junis | | | Free Agent |
| | | Kevin Kiermaier | CF/RF | Rays | Free Agent |
| | | Eric Lauer | | | Free Agent |
| | | Nicky Lopez | | | Free Agent |
| | | Ryan McBroom | | | Free Agent |
| | | Humberto Mejía | | | Free Agent |
| | | Tommy Milone | SP | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Mitch Moreland | 1B/DH | Rangers | Free Agent |
| | | Dovydas Neverauskas | | | Free Agent |
| | | Edward Olivares | | | Free Agent |
| | | Adam Ottavino | RP | Rockies | Free Agent |
| | | David Peralta | CF/LF/RF | Diamondbacks | Free Agent |
| | | Michael Pérez | | | Free Agent |
| | | Tanner Roark | RP/SP | Nationals | Factory |
| | | Chaz Roe | RP | Pirates | Free Agent |
| | | Austin Romine | C | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Trevor Rosenthal | RP | Cardinals | DEWMAN's Team |
| | | Travis Shaw | 1B | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Dominic Smith | 1B | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Giancarlo Stanton | RF | Marlins | Lazar's Team |
| | | Masahiro Tanaka | SP | Yankees | DEWMAN's Team |
| | | Stephen Tarpley | | | Free Agent |
| | | Fernando Tatis | | | Free Agent |
| | | Alex Verdugo | | | Free Agent |
| | | Jonathan Villar | SS | Astros | Free Agent |
| | | Michael Wacha | RP/SP | Cardinals | Jobu |
| | | Luke Weaver | | | Free Agent |
| | | Matt Wisler | SP | Padres | Free Agent |
| | | Brandon Workman | RP/SP | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Kirby Yates | RP | Rays | Free Agent |
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Pinch-hitter Michael Perez hit a sacrifice fly in the eighth inning on his 28th birthday, six Tampa Bay pitchers combined on a two-hitter and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the AL East-leading New York Yankees 1-0 on Friday night.Yoshi Tsutsugo drew a leadoff walk from Adam Ottavino (2-1) in the eighth and went to second with one out when Kevin Kiermaier walked. Both runners advanced a base on a wild pitch before Perez put the Rays up 1-0 on his fly to center.Chaz Roe (2-0) went the final two innings for the win.Masahiro Tanaka allowed one hit and struck out five over five innings, retiring his final 13 batters after giving up a first-inning single to Yandy Diaz. The Yankees’ right-hander needed just 59 pitches in his second start after beginning the season on the concussion list after being struck in the head by Giancarlo Stanton’s liner during a July 4th summer camp simulated game.Three New York pitchers also limited the Rays to just two hits.MARLINS 4, METS 3NEW... [ More] |
Sat Aug 8 2020 | 00:12 | White Sox slugger Eloy Jimnez wants to stay in left | Yasmani Grandal | 1B/C | Padres | Free Agent |
| | | Francisco Lindor | SS | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Luis Robert | | | Free Agent |
| | | Christian Yelich | CF/LF | Marlins | Lazar's Team |
CHICAGO (AP) — Eloy Jiménez has no interest in the designated hitter job with the Chicago White Sox. Doesn't want to hear anything about a late-inning defensive replacement, either.His team wants the same thing for him.Jiménez was back in left field for Chicago's 2-0 victory over Cleveland on Friday, one night after an ugly misplay led to another round of questions over whether the talented slugger might be better off at DH. He made a running catch on Francisco Lindor's fly ball in the eighth, calling off center fielder Luis Robert.The response from the team to his latest fielding miscue was the same as it has been — just wait.“I’m expecting that over time Eloy will fall into a good category on the defensive side and if it doesn’t, we’ll find ways to continue to augment his playing time out there,” manager Rick Renteria said. “We’re going to continue to work.”The 23-year-old Jiménez was acquired in the July 2017 trade that sent pitcher José Quintana to the crosstown Cubs. There are no questions... [ More] |
Sat Aug 8 2020 | 00:02 | Arizona-San Diego Runs | Abraham Almonte | CF/LF | Padres | Free Agent |
| | | Kole Calhoun | RF | Angels | Free Agent |
| | | Jake Lamb | 3B | Diamondbacks | Free Agent |
| | | Manny Machado | 3B | Orioles | Lazar's Team |
| | | Ketel Marte | SS | Mariners | Free Agent |
| | | Starling Marte | CF/LF | Pirates | Jobu |
| | | Wil Myers | DH/RF | Rays | Strafford's Old Men |
| | | Edward Olivares | | | Free Agent |
| | | Tommy Pham | DH | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | Jurickson Profar | 2B/3B/DH/SS | Rangers | Free Agent |
| | | Fernando Tatis | | | Free Agent |
| | | Alex Young | | | Free Agent |
Padres first. Fernando Tatis Jr. homers to center field. Trent Grisham walks. Manny Machado pops out to shallow right field to Ketel Marte. Tommy Pham flies out to right field to Kole Calhoun.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Padres 1, Diamondbacks 0.Padres second. Jake Cronenworth homers to right field. Wil Myers called out on strikes. Abraham Almonte flies out to center field to Starling Marte. Francisco Mejia lines out to deep right field to Kole Calhoun.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Padres 2, Diamondbacks 0.Padres fifth. Edward Olivares pinch-hitting for Abraham Almonte. Edward Olivares homers to center field. Francisco Mejia grounds out to shallow infield, Alex Young to Jake Lamb. Jurickson Profar singles to right field. Fernando Tatis Jr. flies out to deep right field to Kole Calhoun. Trent Grisham lines out to deep center field to Starling Marte.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Padres 3, Diamondbacks 0. |
Fri Aug 7 2020 | 23:32 | Minnesota-Kansas City Runs | Ehire Adrianza | 2B/SS | Giants | Free Agent |
| | | Byron Buxton | CF | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Jake Cave | LF | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Maikel Franco | 3B | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Mitch Garver | | | Free Agent |
| | | Marwin Gonzalez | 2B/3B/SS | Astros | Free Agent |
| | | Alex Gordon | LF | Royals | Lazar's Team |
| | | Max Kepler | LF | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Nicky Lopez | | | Free Agent |
| | | Ryan McBroom | | | Free Agent |
| | | Whit Merrifield | 2B | Royals | Free Agent |
| | | Salvador Perez | C | Royals | Who's on First |
| | | Brett Phillips | | | Free Agent |
| | | Jorge Polanco | 2B | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Eddie Rosario | 2B | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Miguel Sanó | SS | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Devin Smeltzer | | | Free Agent |
| | | Jorge Soler | RF | Cubs | Springfield Bullies |
Twins third. Byron Buxton homers to center field. Max Kepler grounds out to first base, Nicky Lopez to Ryan McBroom. Jorge Polanco singles to first base. Miguel Sano flies out to deep left center field to Alex Gordon. Eddie Rosario flies out to shallow left field to Alex Gordon.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Twins 1, Royals 0.Royals third. Maikel Franco doubles to deep left field. Nicky Lopez out on a sacrifice bunt to shallow infield, Devin Smeltzer to Miguel Sano. Maikel Franco to third. Nick Heath singles to left field. Maikel Franco scores. Whit Merrifield strikes out swinging. Jorge Soler pops out to shortstop to Jorge Polanco.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Twins 1, Royals 1.Twins fourth. Jake Cave grounds out to shallow right field, Nicky Lopez to Ryan McBroom. Marwin Gonzalez homers to center field. Mitch Garver grounds out to shallow infield, Maikel Franco to Ryan McBroom. Ehire Adrianza strikes out swinging.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Twins 2, Royals 1.Royals fifth.... [ More] |
Fri Aug 7 2020 | 23:12 | Cleveland-Chicago White Sox Runs | José Abreu | 1B/DH | White Sox | CJ's Tip-Top Team |
| | | Adam Engel | | | Free Agent |
| | | Eloy Jiménez | | | Free Agent |
| | | Francisco Lindor | SS | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Yoán Moncada | | | Free Agent |
| | | Luis Robert | | | Free Agent |
White sox first. Luis Robert walks. Yoan Moncada singles to right field. Luis Robert to third. Jose Abreu grounds out to shortstop. Yoan Moncada out at second. Luis Robert scores. Eloy Jimenez grounds out to shortstop, Francisco Lindor to Carlos Santana.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. White sox 1, Indians 0.White sox eighth. Adam Engel homers to center field. Luis Robert strikes out swinging. Yoan Moncada flies out to deep center field to Delino DeShields. Jose Abreu strikes out swinging.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. White sox 2, Indians 0. |
Fri Aug 7 2020 | 23:02 | Miami-N.Y. Mets Runs | Jesús Aguilar | 1B | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Pete Alonso | | | Free Agent |
| | | Brian Anderson | | | Free Agent |
| | | Francisco Cervelli | C | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Michael Conforto | | | Free Agent |
| | | J.D. Davis | | | Free Agent |
| | | Brian Dozier | 2B | Twins | Springfield Bullies |
| | | Matt Joyce | OF/DH | Rays | Free Agent |
| | | Jeff McNeil | | | Free Agent |
| | | Brandon Nimmo | DH | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Wilson Ramos | C | Nationals | Brasco's Bold Team |
| | | Amed Rosario | | | Free Agent |
| | | Magneuris Sierra | | | Free Agent |
| | | Dominic Smith | 1B | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Jonathan Villar | SS | Astros | Free Agent |
Marlins second. Jesus Aguilar grounds out to shallow left field, J.D. Davis to Dominic Smith. Brian Anderson walks. Matt Joyce singles to shallow infield. Brian Anderson to second. Francisco Cervelli homers to right field. Matt Joyce scores. Brian Anderson scores. Logan Forsythe flies out to deep center field to Brandon Nimmo. Magneuris Sierra walks. Jonathan Villar doubles to deep left center field. Magneuris Sierra scores. Eddy Alvarez flies out to center field to Brandon Nimmo.4 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Marlins 4, Mets 0.Mets second. J.D. Davis flies out to deep center field to Magneuris Sierra. Dominic Smith homers to right field. Wilson Ramos walks. Andres Gimenez called out on strikes. Amed Rosario called out on strikes.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 left on. Marlins 4, Mets 1.Mets eighth. Amed Rosario doubles to deep right center field. Brian Dozier pinch-hitting for Brandon Nimmo. Brian Dozier walks. Jeff McNeil lines out to shallow center field to Eddy Alvarez. Pete Alonso... [ More] |
Fri Aug 7 2020 | 21:52 | N.Y. Yankees-Tampa Bay Runs | Aaron Hicks | CF | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Kevin Kiermaier | CF/RF | Rays | Free Agent |
| | | DJ LeMahieu | 2B/3B | Rockies | Free Agent |
| | | Austin Meadows | CF | Pirates | Free Agent |
| | | Michael Pérez | | | Free Agent |
| | | Luke Voit | | | Free Agent |
| | | Mike Zunino | C | Mariners | CJ's Tip-Top Team |
Rays eighth. Yoshi Tsutsugo walks. Willy Adames called out on strikes. Kevin Kiermaier walks. Yoshi Tsutsugo to second. Michael Perez pinch-hitting for Mike Zunino. Michael Perez out on a sacrifice fly to deep center field to Aaron Hicks. Yoshi Tsutsugo scores. Austin Meadows grounds out to second base, DJ LeMahieu to Luke Voit.1 run, 0 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Rays 1, Yankees 0. |
Fri Aug 7 2020 | 21:32 | White Sox slugger Eloy Jimnez wants to stay in left | Yasmani Grandal | 1B/C | Padres | Free Agent |
| | | Christian Yelich | CF/LF | Marlins | Lazar's Team |
CHICAGO (AP) — Eloy Jiménez has no interest in the designated hitter job with the Chicago White Sox. Doesn't want to hear anything about a late-inning defensive replacement, either.His team wants the same thing for him.Jiménez was back in left field Friday against Cleveland, one night after an ugly misplay led to another round of questions over whether the talented slugger might be better off at DH.The response from the team was the same as it has been — just wait.“I’m expecting that over time Eloy will fall into a good category on the defensive side and if it doesn’t, we’ll find ways to continue to augment his playing time out there,” manager Rick Renteria said. “We’re going to continue to work.”The 23-year-old Jiménez was acquired in the July 2017 trade that sent pitcher José Quintana to the crosstown Cubs. There are no questions about Jiménez's bat after he led AL rookies with 31 homers, 79 RBIs and 240 total bases last year. But he remains an adventure in the field.The White Sox were... [ More] |
Fri Aug 7 2020 | 21:02 | White Sox slugger Eloy Jimnez wants to stay in left | Yasmani Grandal | 1B/C | Padres | Free Agent |
| | | Christian Yelich | CF/LF | Marlins | Lazar's Team |
CHICAGO (AP) — Eloy Jiménez has no interest in the designated-hitter job with the Chicago White Sox. Doesn't want to hear anything about a late-inning defensive replacement, either.His team wants the same thing for him.Jiménez was back in left field Friday against Cleveland, one night after an ugly misplay led to another round of questions over whether the talented slugger might be better off at DH.The response from the team was the same as it has been — just wait.“I’m expecting that over time Eloy will fall into a good category on the defensive side and if it doesn’t, we’ll find ways to continue to augment his playing time out there,” manager Rick Renteria said. “We’re going to continue to work.”The 23-year-old Jiménez was acquired in the July 2017 trade that sent pitcher José Quintana to the crosstown Cubs. There are no questions about Jiménez's bat after he led AL rookies with 31 homers, 79 RBIs and 240 total bases last year. But he remains an adventure in the field.The White Sox were... [ More] |
Fri Aug 7 2020 | 20:52 | LEADING OFF: Cole goes for 20th win in row, Cubs-Cards off | Jake Arrieta | SP | Cubs | Who's on First |
| | | Gerrit Cole | SP | Pirates | Lazar's Team |
| | | Johnny Cueto | SP | Reds | Who's on First |
| | | Tyler Glasnow | SP | Pirates | Free Agent |
| | | Paul Goldschmidt | 1B | Diamondbacks | Strafford's Old Men |
| | | Bryce Harper | LF/RF | Nationals | DEWMAN's Team |
| | | Clayton Kershaw | SP | Dodgers | Sanders Team Sucks |
| | | Yadier Molina | C | Cardinals | Jobu |
A look at what's happening in the majors on Saturday:RED-HOT COLEGerrit Cole tries for his 20th straight regular-season win when he pitches for the Yankees at Tampa Bay. Cole is 3-0 with a 2.55 ERA in three starts since signing a $324 million, nine-year contract with New York.Cole’s streak dates to May 2019 with Houston and is the sixth-longest in big league history. Hall of Famer Carl Hubbell leads the list with 24 in a row, followed by Roy Face (22) and Roger Clemens, Jake Arrieta and Rube Marquard tied at 20. Cole lost the World Series opener last year when Washington beat the Astros.Tyler Glasnow pitches for the Rays at Tropicana Field. He’s 0-0 with a 3.12 ERA in two starts.SOUNDS FAMILIARClayton Kershaw was supposed to start on opening day at Dodger Stadium against Giants right-hander Johnny Cueto, but got scratched shortly before opening day because of back trouble. Kershaw and Cueto now are set to match up again in Los Angeles.Kershaw looked every bit a three-time NL Cy Young Award... [ More] |
Fri Aug 7 2020 | 20:22 | Ex-Angels employee charged in overdose death of Tyler Skaggs | Tyler Skaggs | SP | Angels | Free Agent |
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — A former Los Angeles Angels employee has been charged with conspiracy to distribute fentanyl in connection with last year's overdose death of pitcher Tyler Skaggs, prosecutors in Texas announced Friday.Eric Prescott Kay was arrested in Fort Worth, Texas, and made his first appearance Friday in federal court, according to Erin Nealy Cox, the U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Texas.Kay was the Angels' director of communications, and he served as their public relations contact on many road trips. He was placed on leave shortly after Skaggs' death, and he never returned to the team.In a statement issued Friday after news of Kay's court appearance, the Angels said they opened an independent investigation into Skaggs' death. The team reaffirmed its position that management didn't know Skaggs was an opioids user and didn't know any employees were providing drugs to players.Skaggs was found dead in his hotel room in the Dallas area on July 1, 2019, before the start... [ More] |
Fri Aug 7 2020 | 19:32 | A's players, staff support coach after gesture, no penalty | Liam Hendriks | SP | Blue Jays | Free Agent |
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Major League Baseball has been in touch with the Oakland Athletics about their bench coach making a gesture that appeared to be a Nazi salute following a win over the Texas Rangers.No discipline has been announced against coach Ryan Chistenson, who has apologized for the gesture.“Ryan Christenson is fully supported by everybody in our clubhouse and they know who he is. So do I. Obviously it didn’t look great but that was not his intent at all. I know that for a fact," manager Bob Melvin said Friday before a game against Houston.“He's just not that guy. I'd say he's progressive, very progressive as a person. Everybody feels bad for him right now ‘cause they know who he is,” Melvin added.A short team meeting was all that the A's needed because Christenson had full support, Melvin said.Christenson apologized late Thursday for raising his arm during the postgame celebration. He made the gesture while greeting closer Liam Hendriks following a 6-4 win over the Rangers.Hendriks... [ More] |
Fri Aug 7 2020 | 18:52 | Ex-Angels employee charged in overdose death of Tyler Skaggs | Tyler Skaggs | SP | Angels | Free Agent |
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — A former Los Angeles Angels employee has been charged with conspiracy to distribute fentanyl in connection with last year's overdose death of pitcher Tyler Skaggs, prosecutors in Texas announced Friday.Eric Prescott Kay was arrested in Fort Worth, Texas, and made his first appearance Friday in federal court, according to Erin Nealy Cox, the U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Texas.Kay was the Angels' director of communications, and he served as their public relations contact on many road trips. He was placed on leave shortly after Skaggs' death, and he never returned to the team.In a statement issued Friday after news of Kay's court appearance, the Angels said they opened an independent investigation into Skaggs' death. The team reaffirmed its position that management didn't know Skaggs was an opioids user and didn't know any employees were providing drugs to players.Skaggs was found dead in his hotel room in the Dallas area on July 1, 2019, before the start... [ More] |