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Top Five NL Cy Young Candidates

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 […]

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Rangers Muster One Hit in Loss to Astros

Astros 4, Rangers 2 ARLINGTON, Tex. (Aug 6) — The Texas Rangers almost witnessed history from the opposing dugout, as they lost to the Houston Astros, 4–2, on Tuesday. Left-hander Framber Valdez took a no-hitter into the bottom of the ninth. It looked like a sure thing that he would put the finishing touches on […]

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Rangers Walk-Off in Extras against Astros

Rangers 4, Astros 3 (10) ARLINGTON, Tex. (Aug 5) — The Texas Rangers beat the Houston Astros, 4–3, in dramatic fashion in the 10th inning on Monday. The hero in this one was Josh Smith, who was in unfamiliar territory, as he started in left field as opposed to his usual spot at third base. […]

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Jackson Holliday Called Up to Majors Swinging for the Orioles
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Jackson Holliday Called Up to Majors, Raking for Orioles

Jackson Holliday‘s return to the majors has been strong and could be the boost the Baltimore Orioles needed. On July 31st, the day after the trade deadline, the Orioles called up Holliday to the majors for the second time. The No. 1 prospect in MLB is quickly showing why he is viewed so highly in […]

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Yankees Win In Extras Versus Toronto, Stay Hot

The New York Yankees continue their hot streak after a 4–3 win in 10 innings against the Toronto Blue Jays, making it seven wins out of eight games played. Despite the game being interrupted in the eighth inning by a rain delay, the game was completed. The Yankees had their ace, Gerrit Cole, on the […]

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Peralta Uses Bat and Glove to Lead Padres to Rout of Rockies

Padres 10, Rockies 2 SAN DIEGO (Aug. 4) — David Peralta robbed one home run before hitting a no-doubt three-run blast of his own, helping pave the way for a 10–2 blowout victory by the San Diego Padres over the Colorado Rockies in the rubber match Sunday afternoon. Rockies starting pitcher Cal Quantrill labored through […]

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Wheeler Goes 8, Phillies Back in the Win Column
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Wheeler Goes Eight, Phillies Return to Win Column Over Mariners

The Philadelphia Phillies are back in the win column after a 6-0 win over the Seattle Mariners to avoid a series sweep. Zack Wheeler proved why he’s the ace of the pitching staff and one of the top pitchers in the league. The right-hander went eight scoreless innings with nine strikeouts. He only allowed two […]

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Rangers Drop Series Finale to Red Sox

Red Sox 7, Rangers 2 ARLINGTON, Tex. (Aug 4) — The Texas Rangers lost their series finale to the Boston Red Sox on Sunday afternoon, 7–2 in front of a crowd of 34,532. Home runs by Wilyer Abreu, Jarren Duran, and David Hamilton were key in helping the Red Sox nail down the series win. […]

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