Anthony Rendon Breaks Stereotypes: Baseball Not His Highest Priority Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon opened up to reporters on Monday, shedding light on his perspective towards baseball as he enters his fifth season under a lucrative seven-year, $245 million contract signed with the Angels in 2019. Rendon made it clear that baseball is […]
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Logan Webb, Giants grind out win vs. Padres
The San Francisco Giants defeated the San Diego Padres 2-1 Monday night after Logan Webb prevailed in a pitchers’ battle with Blake Snell. Michael Conforto hit a two-out, two-run single in the eighth inning, and the San Francisco Giants effectively ended the Padres’ chances of making the postseason. The Giants (78-79) effectively overcame a 2-8 […]
Justin Verlander carries Astros past M’s in series opener
The Houston Astros trounced the host Seattle Mariners 5-1 on Monday night to increase their lead in the battle for the American League’s third and final wild-card playoff spot. Justin Verlander had a masterful outing, holding the Mariners scoreless until the ninth inning. The Astros (86-71), who ended a three-game losing streak and moved 1 […]
Shami and batters set up India’s clinical win v Australia
Mohammed Shami’s career-best 5-51 and India’s frontline hitters’ performance helped them win the inaugural one-day international by five wickets over Australia. Australians were all out for 276 in 50 overs despite 300 being within reach when Shami finished off their tail. India, who rested several frontline players, won with eight balls to spare after four […]
Shohei’s comet: What we need to appreciate about the WBC’s awe-inspiring Ohtani-Trout conclusion
The conclusion of the World Baseball Classic (WBC) would have stood out even without the participation of prominent players. This was not the case between Shohei Ohtani and Team Japan and Mike Trout and Team USA in the fourth inning of their final game. This was a tough confrontation with a decisive conclusion. Ohtani and […]
WBC win the best moment of my life, says Japan’s Ohtani
Shohei Ohtani, a two-way baseball phenom, said that Japan’s victory against the United States in the World Baseball Classic (WBC) final was the crowning achievement of his life. He also mentioned that he is already looking forward to the 2026 edition of the international exhibition. Ohtani played a pivotal part in Japan’s triumph against the […]
Fans rejoice in Tokyo as Japan’s WBC victory accompanies cherry blossom bloom
Although the cherry blossoms in Tokyo were in full bloom, Japanese sports fans celebrated their country’s World Baseball Classic (WBC) triumph against Team USA on Wednesday. Approximately a hundred people gathered outside Shimbashi Station in the city centre to get commemorative newspaper copies. The atmosphere became chaotic, with police officers aiding in the distribution of […]
Japan’s Ohtani strikes out Trout to seal World Baseball Classic win
Shohei Ohtani struck out Mike Trout in Tuesday’s World Baseball Classic (WBC) championship game at Miami’s LoanDepot Park, securing Japan’s 3-2 triumph against the United States. Baseball is the national game of the United States, but Japan’s victory against the reigning WBC winners means they have won three of the five worldwide exhibitions. They were […]
Spring training roundup: A’s yield inside-the-park HR, rally past Angels
On a fortuitous Tuesday in Tempe, Arizona, the Oakland Athletics triumphantly achieved a victory against the Los Angeles Angels in a riveting spring training game with a score of 6-5. The Athletics, despite a momentary setback, were able to clinch the victory in the ninth inning thanks to Cristian Pache’s expertly executed double-play grounder, which […]
Spring training roundup: Max Fried stays unbeaten, Braves blank Twins
On Sunday, 20 March 2023, Max Fried pitched a superb 6 1/3 innings against Minnesota Twins in Fort Myers, Florida. Fried remained undefeated this spring, conceding only one hit and striking out five with two walks. He has not given up an earned run in 11 1/3 innings this season. Marcell Ozuna’s three-run homer in […]
Mets’ Edwin Diaz Could Miss Entire Season After Injury During WBC Celebration
Due to a knee injury he suffered at the World Baseball Classic, famed reliever Edwin Diaz of the New York Mets could likely be forced to miss much of the upcoming 2017 season. Andy Martino of SNY broke the heartbreaking news first, informing his adoring audience all around the globe. The accident happened after Puerto […]
WBC roundup: Mexico blasts Canada to claim Pool C
Mexico defeated Canada 10-3 on Wednesday in Phoenix to win Pool C of the World Baseball Classic, paced by Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena. He also had five runs batted in. I couldn’t wait to see who would win since I was on the tip of my seat the whole time. Yet Mexico wasn’t […]