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Tue Jul 27 202110:04This Date in Baseball
July 28 1931 — Bob Fothergill of Chicago hit a home run and a triple in an 11-run eighth inning. The White Sox set an American League record with 12 hits in the inning and beat the New York Yankees 14-12. 1940 — King Kong Keller hit three homers to give the New York Yankees a 10-9 win over Chicago in the first game of a doubleheader split. 1951 — Clyde Vollmer of Boston hit a grand slam in the 16th inning, the latest ever hit in a major league game. The Red Sox beat the Cleveland Indians 8-4. 1971 — Sixteen-time Gold Glove winner Brooks Robinson committed three errors in the sixth inning against the Oakland A’s. Frank Robinson’s three-run homer in the ninth won the game for the Orioles. 1976 — John Odom (five innings) and Francisco Barrios (four innings) combined on a no-hitter, and the Chicago White Sox defeated Oakland 2-1. 1983 — AL President Lee McPhail ruled that George Brett’s “pine tar” home run against New York on July 24 should count. The umpires had disallowed the homer because... [More]
Mon Jul 27 202010:35This Date in Baseball
July 281931 — Bob Fothergill of Chicago hit a home run and a triple in an 11-run eighth inning. The White Sox set an American League record by recording 12 hits in the inning and beat the New York Yankees 14-12.1940 — King Kong Keller hit three homers to give the New York Yankees a 10-9 win over Chicago in the first game of a doubleheader split.1951 — Clyde Vollmer of Boston hit a grand slam in the 16th inning, the latest hit in a major league game. The Red Sox beat the Cleveland Indians, 8-4, in 16.1958 — For the sixth time in his career, Mickey Mantle hit home runs from both sides of the plate. New York beat the Athletics 14-7.1971 — Sixteen-time Gold Glove winner Brooks Robinson committed three errors in the sixth inning against the Oakland A’s. Frank Robinson’s three-run homer in the ninth won the game for the Orioles.1976 — John Odom (five innings) and Francisco Barrios (four innings) combined on a no-hitter as the Chicago White Sox beat Oakland 2-1.1983 — AL President Lee McPhail... [More]
Wed Jul 24 201915:40This Date in Baseball
July 281931 — Bob Fothergill of Chicago hit a home run and a triple in an 11-run eighth inning. The White Sox set an American League record by recording 12 hits in the inning and beat the New York Yankees 14-12.1940 — King Kong Keller hit three homers to give the New York Yankees a 10-9 win over Chicago in the first game of a doubleheader split.1951 — Clyde Vollmer of Boston hit a grand slam in the 16th inning, the latest ever hit in a major league game. The Red Sox beat the Cleveland Indians, 8-4, in 16.1971 — Sixteen-time Gold Glove winner Brooks Robinson committed three errors in the sixth inning against the Oakland A's. Frank Robinson's three-run homer in the ninth won the game for the Orioles.1976 — John Odom (five innings) and Francisco Barrios (four innings) combined on a no-hitter as the Chicago White Sox beat Oakland 2-1.1983 — AL president Lee McPhail ruled that George Brett's "pine tar" home run against New York on July 24 should count. The umpires had disallowed the homer because... [More]
Mon Jun 3 201903:41A team-by-team look at baseball's draft from 1996-2018
Using the search engine at Baseball-Reference.com, The Associated Press evaluated each team's draft performance from 1996 through 2018, adding up wins above replacement (WAR) figures for drafted players.For each pick, the player's career WAR was added to the appropriate total for the team, depending on whether or not the player signed with the team after being drafted. Some players had their WAR totals included multiple times, if they were drafted more than once.Stats are through May 25. Compensation picks were considered part of the first round where applicable.___ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKSTotal WAR for all drafted players: 581.8 (MLB rank: 4th)Total WAR for drafted players who signed: 440.1 (rank: 5th)Total WAR for drafted players who did not sign: 141.7Impact players (10 WAR or more) drafted: 17 (rank: tie-9th)Impact players drafted and signed: 13 (rank: 12th)Most recent impact player drafted and signed: Trevor Bauer, 2011, first round, pick No. 3 (15.2 WAR)Lowest pick for impact player drafted... [More]
Mon Mar 5 201817:00Cubs hoping Justin Wilson can regain his form
MESA, Ariz. (AP) — For all the talk about the Chicago Cubs' new-look bullpen, the biggest key to its success might be the return of Justin Wilson.Not the Justin Wilson who struggled for the last couple months of last season. The one who pitched for the Detroit Tigers.If Wilson finds his form, he would give manager Joe Maddon another left-handed option for high-leverage situations late in games. If Wilson struggles again, Maddon would have to employ him very carefully."It just permits us to dole out the work in a way that we should not get anybody overtly tired, so that's what I look at," Maddon said Monday. "But I mean, listen, you've seen good, I've heard good, you know, work-wise and the stuff that he's been doing. They're reporting back, he did something today that the guys are just raving about, so let's see how it plays out."The 30-year-old Wilson has made two appearances so far this spring training, tossing a scoreless inning against Oakland and Cincinnati with two strikeouts total.... [More]
Fri Oct 20 201704:30RHP John Lackey gave up two runs in two innings out of bullpen i...
RHP John Lackey gave up two runs in two innings out of the bullpen in Game 5 of the National League Championship Series. The appearance might have been the last of Lackey's storied career, although he has yet to make an announcement about his plans for 2018. Cubs manager Joe Maddon's eyes watered as he discussed Lackey, who will turn 39 years old later this month. "It's really special for me with John," he said. "Hopefully it's not (the end), but if it is, having that chance to be with him in that moment is pretty special for me."
Mon Oct 16 201701:29RHP John Lackey has pitched in postseason 10 different years wit...
RHP John Lackey has pitched in the postseason 10 different years with four different teams, so Cubs manager Joe Maddon had no problem going to him with the Dodgers having the potential game-winning run on second base with two outs Sunday in the ninth inning of Game 2 of the NL Championship Series. Lackey walked Chris Taylor before yielding Justin Turner's game-winning three-run homer. "I'm betting on his experience right there as much as anything," Maddon said of his decision to go with Lackey. "I know he went out there and tried to make the pitches he wanted to make. I knew the crowd would not affect him, and it didn't."
Fri Oct 13 201703:17RHP John Lackey candidate to start Game 1 of NL Championship Ser...
RHP John Lackey is a candidate to start Game 1 of the NL Championship Series on Saturday in Los Angeles, Cubs manager Joe Maddon said after Chicago beat Washington in Game 5 of the NL Division Series. Lackey was not part of the rotation in the five-game series against the Nationals but has extensive postseason experience. "He's definitely in the mix, no question," Maddon said.
Mon Oct 2 201701:51RHP John Lackey made second career relief appearance on Sunday a...
RHP John Lackey made his second career relief appearance on Sunday and first since 2004. He allowed one run on two hits in a one-inning outing and took the loss, falling to 12-12.
Fri Sep 29 201704:30RHP John Lackey might have made final regular-season appearance ...
RHP John Lackey might have made the final regular-season appearance of his career with the division-clinching win against the Cardinals on Wednesday night. Lackey, 38, would not talk about his future during the post-game celebration but longtime teammate Jon Lester indicated that he expects Lackey to retire.
Thu Sep 28 201717:21MLB roundup: Cubs clinch NL Central title
ST. LOUIS -- One big inning put the Chicago Cubs back in the postseason.Chicago, scoring five runs in the top of the seventh inning, knocked off the St. Louis Cardinals 5-1 on Wednesday night to wrap up its second consecutive National League Central title.Addison Russell wiped out a 1-0 deficit with one swing, cracking a three-run homer down the left field line to spoil a good game from Cardinals pitcher Michael Wacha. Jason Heyward and pinch hitter Tommy La Stella each added RBI doubles as seven straight Cubs reached base to start the inning.John Lackey (12-11) stifled St. Louis on two hits and a run over six innings, walking two and striking out three. Five relievers finished up for the Cubs, who will play the Nationals in an NL Division Series starting on Oct. 6 in Washington.Indians 4, Twins 2CLEVELAND -- Yan Gomes homered, and Carlos Santana had three hits as Cleveland snapped Minnesota's five-game winning streak.The Twins, though, clinched the AL's second wild-card spot when the Chicago... [More]
Thu Sep 28 201705:05RHP John Lackey pitched division-clincher Wednesday night in St
RHP John Lackey pitched the division-clincher Wednesday night in St. Louis, giving up a run and two hits over six innings with two walks and three strikeouts. While Lackey finishes the regular season with a 4.56 ERA, he looked to be in playoff form in this game, retiring the last 10 batters he faced on 31 pitches. He will probably get a start in the NL Division Series against Washington.
Wed Sep 27 201705:56RHP John Lackey starts Wednesday night's game in St
RHP John Lackey starts Wednesday night's game in St. Louis, his final chance to prove he should be on the team's playoff roster. Lackey last pitched in Milwaukee on Friday night, permitting three runs over four innings and getting no-decisioned in Chicago's 5-4, 10-inning win. He's 2-1 with a 2.64 ERA in seven career starts against the Cardinals, and is 1-0, 3.57 in three starts this year.
Fri Sep 22 201704:38RHP John Lackey takes mound Friday as Cubs try to push Brewers f...
RHP John Lackey takes the mound Friday as the Cubs try to push the Brewers further back in the NL Central. It will be his first start since being ejected for arguing balls and strikes after 4 2/3 innings of work last Friday against the Cardinals. He's 1-2 with a 3.79 ERA against the Brewers this season and beat the Brewers on July 30 at Miller Park.
Sun Sep 17 201705:23RHP John Lackey fined undisclosed amount by Major League Basebal...
RHP John Lackey was fined an undisclosed amount by Major League Baseball after an ejection from Friday's game against the Cardinals for arguing balls and strikes in the fifth inning with home plate umpire Jordan Baker.
Sat Sep 16 201704:06RHP John Lackey tossed in Friday's fifth inning along with C Wil...
RHP John Lackey was tossed in Friday's fifth inning along with C Willson Contreras for arguing a missed strike call and did not factor in the decision versus the Cardinals. Lackey allowed two runs on three hits, struck out four and walked two while throwing 74 pitches over 4 2/3 innings. His ejection ended a streak of 41 consecutive outings working at least five innings, which had been the third-longest active streak in the majors.
Fri Sep 15 201705:42RHP John Lackey (11-11, 4.65 ERA) makes 28th start of season and...
RHP John Lackey (11-11, 4.65 ERA) makes his 28th start of the season and 14th at home in Friday's series opener against the Cardinals. In his last start on Sept. 8 against Milwaukee, he allowed a two-run first-inning home run and then nothing else through his final six innings. He's 2-1 with a 2.50 ERA in six career starts against his former club. The Cubs have won each of his two starts this season again the Cardinals. Lackey has six career quality starts against St. Louis, all since last season.
Sat Sep 9 201704:55RHP John Lackey (11-11) gave up first-inning home run -- Ryan Br...
RHP John Lackey (11-11) gave up a first-inning home run -- Ryan Braun's 300th -- for the seventh time this year, second most in the National League. But he then held the Brewers scoreless in the next sixth innings, working through seven innings for the second straight game. His nine strikeouts were the most since May 9 at Colorado when he had 10. Lackey has a 3.67 ERA in his last 10 starts.
Sat Sep 2 201704:32RHP John Lackey tied season high with seven innings pitched in C...
RHP John Lackey tied a season high with seven innings pitched in the Cubs' 2-0 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Friday. Lackey retired the final 16 hitters he faced after giving up back-to-back second-inning singles. Lackey is 3-0 with a 2.48 ERA over his last five starts at Wrigley Field. His 11th win matches his total from 2016 and the Cubs are 9-1 in Lackey's last 10 starts.
Fri Sep 1 201706:27RHP John Lackey (10-10, 4.98 ERA) makes 26th start of season and...
RHP John Lackey (10-10, 4.98 ERA) makes his 26th start of the season and 12th at home on Friday. In his last start on Aug. 27 at Philadelphia, Lackey allowed no runs through four innings before the Phillies hit him for five runs (four earned) in the fifth inning on the way to a 6-3 Cubs loss. Lackey is 2-1 with a 2.45 ERA in five career starts against Atlanta. He earned a win on July 18 at SunTrust Park, allowing one run on five hits in a 5-1 victory.
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