‘Like Yanks of old’: ’98 greats high on ’18 club
The 1998 Yankees were one of the most dominant teams in Major League Baseball history. They're excited to see if the 2018 Yankees can follow in their footsteps. At the…Read more
Monthly Archives: maggio 2018
Casillas re-signs with Portuguese champions Porto
Veteran Spanish goalkeeper Iker Casillas said he always intended to remain at Porto after signing a new contract with the club. Casillas was reportedly set to leave Estadio do Dragao…Read more
Iglesias’ clutch hit fuels come-from-behind win
Matthew Boyd had a career-high nine strikeouts in his first career start in his hometown. Jose Iglesias ensured that wouldn't go to waste. The Tigers' No. 8 hitter singled for…Read more
Arum: Horn can become boxing ‘superstar’
Legendary boxing promotor Bob Arum believes Jeff Horn will become the "big superstar of the welterweight division" should he emerge victorious over Terence Crawford in next month's title fight. Read more
Archer back on track as Rays win 4th straight
Chris Archer pitched 6 2/3 scoreless innings and was backed by homers from C.J. Cron, Denard Span and Johnny Field as the Rays beat the Angels, 7-1, on Thursday night.…Read more
Cole, Scherzer could shatter Pedro’s K-rate mark
Through nine outings apiece both Max Scherzer of the Nationals and Gerrit Cole of the Astros sport strikeout rates above 40 percent. That puts Hall of Famer Pedro Martinez in…Read more
Bettis caps year since treatment with 6 IP, RBI
It can be said Rockies right-hander Chad Bettis battled through six innings Thursday night, but in a greater sense, his performance was a celebration of the real battle of his…Read more
Why shift against players who can beat it?
The shift is a psychological play as much as it is a strategic ploy. Yes, the defense is playing percentages based on zones and tendencies. But the defense is playing…Read more
Belt homers in 4th straight on overturned call
Giants first baseman Brandon Belt homered for the fourth consecutive game Thursday night, though his trot around the bases was slightly out of step. Read more
J-Up exits game after being hit on left hand
Angels slugger Justin Upton was hit on the left hand by a pitch from Rays starter Chris Archer in the sixth inning of Thursday's game and was forced to exit. Read more