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Yordan Alvarez of the Astros running out a home run against the Royals
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Alvarez Powers Astros Past Royals

Astros 10, Royals 8 The Houston Astros defeated the Kansas City Royals, 10–8, on Friday night at Kauffman Stadium after scoring nine runs in the first inning and surviving a late comeback attempt. Yordan Alvarez homered twice, including a grand slam, as the Astros built an early cushion and held off a late Royals rally. […]

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Phillies Trade for Derek Hill Adds Speed and Defense

The Philadelphia Phillies made a low cost move Thursday that could pay big dividends in their chase for the NL East crown. Philadelphia acquired veteran outfielder Derek Hill from the Chicago White Sox for two prospects, adding a right-handed bat with elite speed and defensive range. Hill’s skill set directly addresses two weaknesses for the 37–31 Phillies, who sit eight games […]

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Rangers Use Four Homers to Blank Guardians

Rangers 10, Guardians 0 ARLINGTON, Texas (June 7) — The Texas Rangers secured their third consecutive series victory when they beat the Cleveland Guardians, 10–0, Sunday afternoon. They were fueled by four home runs hit by Justin Foscue, Josh Jung, Wyatt Langford, and Michael Helman respectively. With this homestand crossed off the schedule, the Rangers […]

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Ramirez, Guardians Even Series With Rangers

Guardians 6, Rangers 0 ARLINGTON, Texas (June 6) — The Texas Rangers couldn’t wake up their bats as they fell to the Cleveland Guardians, 6–0, Saturday. Jose Ramirez and Brayan Rocchio provided some of the offense with one long ball apiece. The Rangers will have a chance to win this three-game set Sunday afternoon with […]

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Seager, Rangers Edge Guardians in Series Opener

Rangers 3, Guardians 2 ARLINGTON, Texas (June 5) — The Texas Rangers rode a two-run home run by Corey Seager to a 3–2 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on a warm Friday evening in Arlington. Now they will set their sights on the series victory on Saturday with first pitch scheduled for 6:35 pm Central […]

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Rangers Top Royals in Sunday Matinee, Sweep Series

Rangers 6, Royals 3 ARLINGTON, Texas (May 31) — The Texas Rangers wrapped up their seven-game homestand with 6–3 victory over the Kansas City Royals to complete the three-game sweep Sunday afternoon. Fresh off his walk-off hit in Saturday’s game, Ezequiel Duran contributed again with a two-run triple in the first inning. Now the Rangers […]

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Six-Run Seventh Helps Red Sox Win Over Guardians

The Boston Red Sox beat the Cleveland Guardians 9-4 to secure the series win on Sunday afternoon inside Progressive Field. Jovani Moran got the win, pitching 1 1/3 innings while not allowing a hit. Colin Holderman got the loss out of the pen, allowing two runs in 1/3 of an inning. Three Red Sox hitters […]

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Duran, Rangers Walk-Off Against Royals

Rangers 7, Royals 6 ARLINGTON, Texas (May 30) — The Texas Rangers used a walk-off single by Ezequiel Duran to sail to a 7–6 win over the Kansas City Royals Saturday afternoon in front of a crowd of 32,270. It was the second walk-off win for the Rangers this year with the first coming on […]

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