August 7, 2024 - Major League Baseball

August 7, 2024

Victor Vodnik entering a game for the Rockies

Rookie Victor Vodnik Has Become a Highly Reliable Reliever for the Rockies

Colorado Rockies

Victor Vodnik, the Reliable Rookie Rockies Reliever SAN DIEGO — It was the bottom of the ninth inning of Friday’s Rockies–Padres game, and Victor Vodnik was on the mound with two outs. He was protecting a 5–2 Rockies lead, facing Jackson Merrill with Jake Cronenworth on second and a 1–2 count. Vodnik fooled Merrill with […]

Photo: Tim Heitman/Getty Images

Rangers Lose Silver Boot Series to Astros

Astros 6, Rangers 4 ARLINGTON, Tex. (Aug 7) — The Texas Rangers had a late rally on Wednesday afternoon, but they fell short, losing to the Houston Astros, 4–2. Home runs by Victor Caratini and Yordan Alvarez helped the Astros’ cause as they were able to shut the door on the Rangers’ bid for the series […]

Photo: Todd Kirkland/Getty Images

Top Five NL Cy Young Candidates

General Baseball

As the baseball season enters August, several pitchers across the National League have distanced themselves from the pack and made it clear that they are the best at their position. For this incredible display of talent, they are among the contenders for the Cy Young Award. While there were many projections at the beginning of […]