This Date in Baseball - Aaron Judge becomes the sixth player in MLB history to have a 60 HR season
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This Date in Baseball - Aaron Judge becomes the sixth player in MLB history to have a 60 HR season

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Sept. 20 1902 — Chicago’s Jim Callaghan tossed the White Sox’s first no-hitter, beating Detroit 2-0. 1988 — Wade Boggs became the first player this century to get 200 hits in six consecutive seasons as the Boston Red Sox pounded Toronto 13-2. 1992 — Philadelphia second baseman Mickey Morandini made the first unassisted triple play in the National League in 65 years, the ninth in major league history, in the Phillies’ 3-2, 13-inning loss to Pittsburgh. 1998 — Cal Ripken took himself out of the starting lineup and did not play in the Baltimore Orioles’ loss to the New York Yankees, ending his consecutive-game streak at 2,632 games. 2022 — Aaron Judge becomes just the sixth player in major league history to have a 60-homer season as he belts one in the 9th inning of a 9 - 8 Yankees win over Pittsburgh.

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Paul Goldschmidt, joining Yankees, says of his 2024 season with Cardinals: ‘I’m better than this’
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Paul Goldschmidt, joining Yankees, says of his 2024 season with Cardinals: ‘I’m better than this’

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Paul Goldschmidt went through a miserable first four months last year, including a career-worst 0-for-32 slide that ended with a May 11 ninth-inning single to avoid his first five-strikeout game. “The feeling was just like, man, I’m better than this,” the former NL MVP said Thursday, three days after finalizing a $12.5 million, one-year contract with the …

Shohei Ohtani likely to win his third MVP award and Aaron Judge his second
4 months, 1 week ago

Shohei Ohtani likely to win his third MVP award and Aaron Judge his second

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Shohei Ohtani is expected to …

Yankees star Aaron Judge wins his second AL MVP award in three seasons
4 months, 1 week ago

Yankees star Aaron Judge wins his second AL MVP award in three seasons

LA Times  

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge celebrates after hitting a home run against the Dodgers in Game 5 of the World Series on Oct. 30. New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge was a unanimous pick to win his second American League Most Valuable Player Award in three seasons Thursday, easily outdistancing Kansas City shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. Judge was a …

MLB All-Postseason Team: Buehler, Edman, Stanton, Lindor, Kwan leave marks in October
4 months, 4 weeks ago

MLB All-Postseason Team: Buehler, Edman, Stanton, Lindor, Kwan leave marks in October

New York Times  

The stars came out in October. First base Pete Alonso, Mets 12-for-44, 4 HR, 10 RBIs, 12 walks, 2 SB,.999 OPS We can’t ignore the fact Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman was the World Series MVP and had a whopping 13 RBIs in the playoffs, but Freeman was so bad in the early rounds — one RBI while playing on …

Cleveland's Rook Takes Game 3, Sends Yankees Packing
5 months, 1 week ago

Cleveland's Rook Takes Game 3, Sends Yankees Packing

Associated Press  

In Game 3 of the ALCS, the Guardians rallied for a 7-5 victory against the Yankees. Rookie Jhonkensy Noel hit a two-out, pinch-hit, two-run homer in the ninth inning off Luke Weaver and David Fry connected for a two-run shot in the 10th off Clay Holmes as the Guardians rallied against New York's lights-out bullpen.

Will anyone hit 74 homers? Even Aaron Judge thinks MLB season record is 'a little untouchable'
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Will anyone hit 74 homers? Even Aaron Judge thinks MLB season record is 'a little untouchable'

The Independent  

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Cubs host the Reds on home winning streak
6 months ago

Cubs host the Reds on home winning streak

Associated Press  

Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs Chicago; Sunday, 3:20 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Reds: Hunter Greene ; Cubs: Caleb Kilian BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Reds -125, Cubs +106; over/under is 7 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Cubs will try to keep their three-game home win streak alive when they take on the Cincinnati Reds. TOP PERFORMERS: Cody Bellinger has 23 doubles, three …

White Sox lose post-1900s, majors-record 121st game, falling 4-1 to Tigers
6 months ago

White Sox lose post-1900s, majors-record 121st game, falling 4-1 to Tigers

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DETROIT — The Chicago White Sox lost their post-1900s, major league-record 121st game Friday night, falling 4-1 to the Detroit Tigers. This was one of those things you can’t be happy about, but I don’t know if I would feel any different if we were at 115 or 110.” The closest any team had come to New York’s record was …

This Date in Baseball - The Minnesota Twins become the 1st team ever to hit 300 HRs in a season
6 months ago

This Date in Baseball - The Minnesota Twins become the 1st team ever to hit 300 HRs in a season

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Sept. 26 1908 — Ed Reulbach of the Chicago Cubs became the only pitcher to throw two shutouts in a doubleheader, beating the Dodgers 5-0 and 3-0. 2000 — The Atlanta Braves beat the New York Mets 7-1 to clinch the NL East and win their record ninth straight division title. 2008 — The Tampa Bay Rays won their first …

Schwarber and Realmuto homer as Phillies top Cubs 6-2 to clinch 1st NL East title since 2011
6 months ago

Schwarber and Realmuto homer as Phillies top Cubs 6-2 to clinch 1st NL East title since 2011

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Kyle Schwarber and J.T. Realmuto homered, and Aaron Nola struck out seven to help the Philadelphia Phillies clinch their first NL East title since 2011 with a 6-2 win over the Chicago Cubs on Monday night. I think having home-field advantage and having a bye is going to help us quite a bit.” Philadelphia won five straight NL …

This Date in Baseball - Francisco Rodriguez ends the season with a major league record 62 saves
6 months ago

This Date in Baseball - Francisco Rodriguez ends the season with a major league record 62 saves

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Sept. 24 1940 — Jimmie Foxx of the Red Sox hit his 500th career home run off Philadelphia’s George Caster in the first game of a doubleheader at Shibe Park. 1998 — Boston’s Tom Gordon set a major league record for most consecutive saves with his 42nd to preserve the Red Sox’ 9-6 win over the Baltimore Orioles. 2008 — …

This Date in Baseball - Albert Pujols becomes fourth player in MLB history to hit 700 career HRs
6 months, 1 week ago

This Date in Baseball - Albert Pujols becomes fourth player in MLB history to hit 700 career HRs

Associated Press  

Sept. 23 1908 — In a crucial game with the Chicago Cubs, Fred Merkle of the New York Giants failed to touch second base as the apparent winning run crossed home plate. 1952 — The Brooklyn Dodgers clinched the NL title, the first time since 1948 that the pennant wasn’t decided in the season’s final game. 1992 — Bip Roberts …

Athletics bring home losing streak into matchup against the Yankees
6 months, 1 week ago

Athletics bring home losing streak into matchup against the Yankees

Associated Press  

New York Yankees vs. Oakland Athletics Oakland, California; Sunday, 4:07 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Yankees: Luis Gil ; Athletics: Joey Estes BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Yankees -179, Athletics +150; over/under is 8 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Oakland Athletics play the New York Yankees looking to break a four-game home slide. The Athletics rank third in the AL with 193 total home …

This Date in Baseball - Alfonso Soriano became baseball’s 1st 40-40-40 player, HRs, Doubles, and SBs
6 months, 1 week ago

This Date in Baseball - Alfonso Soriano became baseball’s 1st 40-40-40 player, HRs, Doubles, and SBs

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Sept. 22 1911 — Cy Young, 44, beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 1-0 for his 511th and final major league victory. 1973 — Baltimore’s Al Bumbry tied the major-league record with three triples as the Orioles beat the Milwaukee Brewers 7-1 and clinched the American League East title. 1990 — Andre Dawson of the Chicago Cubs stole his 300th base in …

Ohtani sets MLB record with homer and stolen base in same game in Dodgers’ 6-4 win over Rockies
6 months, 1 week ago

Ohtani sets MLB record with homer and stolen base in same game in Dodgers’ 6-4 win over Rockies

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Shohei Ohtani set a major league record by homering and stealing a base in the same game for the 14th time and the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied to beat the last-place Colorado Rockies 6-4 on Friday night. Ohtani’s 52nd homer and 52nd stolen base allowed him to break the previous mark of 13 games with at least …

Ohtani stays on a tear, setting another MLB record in 14th game with a home run and a steal
6 months, 1 week ago

Ohtani stays on a tear, setting another MLB record in 14th game with a home run and a steal

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Shohei Ohtani is at it again. Ohtani’s heroics occurred a night after becoming the first player in major league history with 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in a season. Ohtani’s 52nd homer off a 3-2 pitch from Kyle Freeland traveled 423 feet to center field, scoring Max Muncy and put the Dodgers ahead 3-2 with …

Olson homers twice and Sale wins his major league-leading 18th as the Braves rout the Reds 15-3
6 months, 1 week ago

Olson homers twice and Sale wins his major league-leading 18th as the Braves rout the Reds 15-3

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — Matt Olson hit two of Atlanta’s six home runs, Chris Sale coasted to his major league-leading 18th win and the Braves beat the Cincinnati Reds 15-3 on Thursday. He has 18 wins for a reason.” Olson hit his 27th home run and second of the series leading off the second inning. Harris hit the Braves’ sixth home run …

This Date in Baseball-Week Ahead
6 months, 1 week ago

This Date in Baseball-Week Ahead

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Sept. 20 1902 — Chicago’s Jim Callaghan tossed the White Sox’s first no-hitter, beating Detroit 2-0. 1992 — Philadelphia second baseman Mickey Morandini made the first unassisted triple play in the National League in 65 years, the ninth in major league history, in the Phillies’ 3-2, 13-inning loss to Pittsburgh. 1995 — Colorado’s John Vander Wal set a major league …

This Date in Baseball - Mariano Rivera set the major league record with his 602nd save
6 months, 1 week ago

This Date in Baseball - Mariano Rivera set the major league record with his 602nd save

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Sept. 19 1925 — Ted Lyons lost his bid for a no-hitter when Bobby Veach singled with two outs in the ninth inning. 1955 — Ernie Banks of the Chicago Cubs set a major league record with his fifth grand slam of the season in a 12-inning, 6-5 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals. 1995 — San Diego’s Ken Caminiti …

Juan Soto hits 40th homer, Aaron Judge drives in 4 runs as Yankees thump Mariners 11-2
6 months, 1 week ago

Juan Soto hits 40th homer, Aaron Judge drives in 4 runs as Yankees thump Mariners 11-2

Associated Press  

SEATTLE — Aaron Judge drove in four runs in his first two at-bats, Juan Soto hit his 40th homer of the season and 200th of his career, and the New York Yankees moved to the cusp of clinching a playoff berth with an 11-2 win over the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night. “We know we’re facing another tough pitcher and …

This Date in Baseball - Dusty Baker managed his 3,000th game
6 months, 1 week ago

This Date in Baseball - Dusty Baker managed his 3,000th game

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Sept. 18 1903 — Philadelphia’s Chick Fraser pitched a 10-0 no-hitter against the Chicago Cubs in the second game of a doubleheader. 1930 — New York pitcher Red Ruffing hit two home runs as the Yankees edged the St. Louis Browns 7-6 in 10 innings. 1984 — The Detroit Tigers clinched the American League East Division with a 3-0 victory …

Aaron Judge hits MLB-best 53rd homer, Yankees open 3-game AL East lead with 5-2 win over Red Sox
6 months, 1 week ago

Aaron Judge hits MLB-best 53rd homer, Yankees open 3-game AL East lead with 5-2 win over Red Sox

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Aaron Judge hit his major league-leading 53rd homer, and the New York Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox 5-2 on Sunday to open a three-game AL East lead over second-place Baltimore. Tyler O’Neill hit a two-run homer for the Red Sox, who dropped 4 1/2 games behind Minnesota for the final AL wild card spot. So I’m …

This Date in Baseball - Sammy Sosa becomes third player to hit 50 home runs in 3 different seasons
6 months, 2 weeks ago

This Date in Baseball - Sammy Sosa becomes third player to hit 50 home runs in 3 different seasons

Associated Press  

Sept. 16 1914 — Roger Peckinpaugh, at 23, was hired to finish the season as manager of the New York Yankees. 1996 — Minnesota’s Paul Molitor got his 3,000th career hit, becoming the 21st major leaguer to reach the mark, in a 6-5 loss to the Kansas City Royals. 1997 — Philadelphia’s Curt Schilling struck out nine in the Phillies …

Aaron Judge ends longest HR drought of his career with a go-ahead grand slam for the Yankees
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Aaron Judge ends longest HR drought of his career with a go-ahead grand slam for the Yankees

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Aaron Judge claimed to have no idea how long his homerless streak lasted. Judge snapped the longest home run drought of his career with a go-ahead grand slam that powered the New York Yankees past the Boston Red Sox 5-4 on Friday night. I didn’t really know that,” Judge said afterward in the clubhouse. “He’s very aware …

Judge’s homerless streak reaches career-high 16 games, Yanks beat Red Sox 2-1 on Soto’s hit in 10th
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Judge’s homerless streak reaches career-high 16 games, Yanks beat Red Sox 2-1 on Soto’s hit in 10th

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Juan Soto hit a game-ending single leading off the 10th inning to lift the New York Yankees over the Boston Red Sox 2-1 Thursday night as Aaron Judge’s homerless streak stretched to a career-high 16 games. “Homers, even for guys like him, they still come in bunches and you’re going to have those stretches,” Yankees manager Aaron …

This Date in Baseball - Mariano Rivera gets 600th career save, one shy of Trevor Hoffman’s ML record
6 months, 2 weeks ago

This Date in Baseball - Mariano Rivera gets 600th career save, one shy of Trevor Hoffman’s ML record

Associated Press  

Sept. 13 1925 — Brooklyn’s Dazzy Vance threw a no-hitter against the Philadelphia Phillies in the first game of a doubleheader to give the Dodgers a 10-1 win. 1982 — Steve Carlton shut out St. Louis with a 2-0 three-hitter and hit a solo home run to become the major league’s first 20-game winner this season. 2008 — Francisco Rodriguez …

This Date in Baseball - Aaron Judge became the second major league rookie with a 40-homerun season
6 months, 2 weeks ago

This Date in Baseball - Aaron Judge became the second major league rookie with a 40-homerun season

Associated Press  

Sept. 10 1919 — Cleveland’s Ray Caldwell pitched a no-hitter against the New York Yankees, a 3-0 victory by the Indians in the opening game of a doubleheader. 1950 — Joe DiMaggio became the first player to hit three home runs in one game at Griffith Stadium, and the New York Yankees beat the Washington Senators 8-1. 1977 — Roy …

This Date in Baseball - Dwight Gooden sets an NL record for a rookie with 228 strikeouts
6 months, 3 weeks ago

This Date in Baseball - Dwight Gooden sets an NL record for a rookie with 228 strikeouts

Associated Press  

Sept. 7 1908 — Walter Johnson pitched his third consecutive shutout in four days with a 4-0, two-hit victory over the New York Highlanders. 1962 — Maury Wills of Los Angeles stole four bases and set a National League record with a total of 82 for the season. 2007 — Curtis Granderson hit his 20th home run in Detroit’s 6-1 …

This Date in Baseball-Week Ahead
6 months, 3 weeks ago

This Date in Baseball-Week Ahead

Associated Press  

Sept. 10 1919 — Cleveland’s Ray Caldwell pitched a no-hitter against the New York Yankees, a 3-0 victory by the Indians in the opening game of a doubleheader. 1950 — Joe DiMaggio became the first player to hit three home runs in one game at Griffith Stadium, and the New York Yankees beat the Washington Senators 8-1. 2017 — Aaron …

This Date in Baseball - Mark McGwire breaks 68-year-old NL record for HRs in a season with 56 and 57
6 months, 4 weeks ago

This Date in Baseball - Mark McGwire breaks 68-year-old NL record for HRs in a season with 56 and 57

Associated Press  

Sept. 1 1906 — The Philadelphia Athletics beat the Boston Red Sox 4-1 in 24 innings. 1931 — Lou Gehrig hit his third grand slam in four days as the Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox 5-1. 1963 — Curt Simmons of the St. Louis Cardinals allowed six hits, drove in two runs with a triple and stole home plate …

Corey Seager hits his 200th career homer as the Rangers beat the lowly White Sox 2-1
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Corey Seager hits his 200th career homer as the Rangers beat the lowly White Sox 2-1

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Corey Seager hit his 200th career homer and Nathan Eovaldi pitched seven scoreless innings, leading the Texas Rangers to a 2-1 victory over the lowly Chicago White Sox on Thursday. “You need your pitching to come through and in seven solid innings he did his thing out there.” The White Sox dropped their seventh consecutive game. “We’re so …

Stephen A. Smith gets called out by Yankees player over Aaron Judge claims
7 months ago

Stephen A. Smith gets called out by Yankees player over Aaron Judge claims

Daily Mail  

A Yankees player has hit back at Stephen A. Smith over his claim that Aaron Judge's batting average is mainly so high because Juan Soto bats before him in games. ''Judge has Juan Soto batting behind him so they can't get around him… they've got to pitch to the brother because you have Soto waiting in the wings,' Smith said …

This Date in Baseball-Week Ahead
7 months ago

This Date in Baseball-Week Ahead

Associated Press  

Aug. 30 1905 — Ty Cobb made his major league debut, hitting a double off Jack Chesbro of the New York Highlanders in the Tigers’ 5-3 victory. 2006 — Curt Schilling became the 14th pitcher in major league history to reach 3,000 strikeouts when he fanned Oakland’s Nick Swisher in the first inning of the Red Sox’s 7-2 loss to …

This Date in Baseball-Week Ahead
7 months ago

This Date in Baseball-Week Ahead

Associated Press  

Sept. 3 1917 — Philadelphia’s Grover Cleveland Alexander went the distance in both games of the Phillies’ 5-0 and 9-3 sweep of the Brooklyn Dodgers. 2000 — Kenny Lofton’s 1st-inning run ties a 1939 major league record set by the Yankees ’Red Rolfe for scoring in 18 consecutive games. 1985 — Gary Carter hit two solo homers to tie a …

This Date in Baseball - George Brett becomes 3rd player with 3,000 hits, 300 homers and 200 steals
7 months ago

This Date in Baseball - George Brett becomes 3rd player with 3,000 hits, 300 homers and 200 steals

Associated Press  

Aug. 29 1918 — The Chicago Cubs, behind the pitching of Lefty Tyler, clinched the National League pennant with a 1-0 victory over the Cincinnati Reds. 1965 — San Francisco’s Willie Mays broke Ralph Kiner’s National League record with his 17th home run of the month in an 8-3 triumph over the New York Mets. 1993 — George Brett recorded …

It was another incredible week for history-making sluggers Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani
7 months ago

It was another incredible week for history-making sluggers Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani

Associated Press  

Even by their lofty standards, Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani had quite a week. Here are a couple more stats that underscore the historic nature of what Judge and Ohtani are doing: — OPS+ is a stat that takes a player’s on-base and slugging percentages and compares them to the league average and factors in ballpark effects. Judge leads the …

Aaron Judge becomes 5th player in MLB history with 3 50-homer seasons as Yankees beat Rockies 10-3
7 months ago

Aaron Judge becomes 5th player in MLB history with 3 50-homer seasons as Yankees beat Rockies 10-3

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Aaron Judge hit a two-run homer in the first inning to become the fifth player with three 50-homer seasons and went deep again in the seventh as the New York Yankees routed the Colorado Rockies 10-3 on Sunday. “This team’s got a big mission in front of them and we’re all focused on that right now.” It …

Aaron Judge hits 2 more homers for the Yankees to get to 51 on the season
7 months ago

Aaron Judge hits 2 more homers for the Yankees to get to 51 on the season

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Yankees slugger Aaron Judge hit his 50th homer of the season on Sunday, connecting in the first inning against the Colorado Rockies. Judge joined Rodriguez, Sammy Sosa, Mark McGwire and Babe Ruth as the only players in major league history with three 50-homer seasons. “This team’s got a big mission in front of them and we’re all …

Reds SS De La Cruz becomes 5th player since 1901 with 20 homers and 60 stolen bases in a season
7 months, 1 week ago

Reds SS De La Cruz becomes 5th player since 1901 with 20 homers and 60 stolen bases in a season

Associated Press  

TORONTO — Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz joined a select group on Wednesday night by stealing his major league-leading 60th base of the year and becoming the fifth player since 1901 to have at least 20 home runs and 60 stolen bases in a single season. De La Cruz stole third base in the fifth inning and later …

This Date in Baseball - Jose Mesa picks up his 37th save in 37 tries to set a major league record
7 months, 1 week ago

This Date in Baseball - Jose Mesa picks up his 37th save in 37 tries to set a major league record

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Aug. 20 1912 — Walter Johnson won his American League-record 15th straight game, downing Cleveland 4-2 in the opener of a doubleheader. 1945 — Tommy Brown, 17 years, 8 months, 14 days, of the Brooklyn Dodgers became the youngest major league player to hit a home run when he connected in Ebbets Field against Preacher Roe of the Pittsburgh Pirates. …

This Date in Baseball - Alfonso Soriano becomes the 3rd player with 4 seasons of 30 HRS and 30 SBs
7 months, 1 week ago

This Date in Baseball - Alfonso Soriano becomes the 3rd player with 4 seasons of 30 HRS and 30 SBs

Associated Press  

Aug. 18 1915 — Boston opened Braves Field with a 3-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals. 1956 — The Cincinnati Reds hit eight home runs and the Milwaukee Braves added two to set a National League record for home runs by two clubs in a nine-inning night game. 1995 — Tom Henke became the seventh pitcher to reach 300 …

This Date in Baseball - Jim Thome ties a major league record for career walk-off home runs with 12
7 months, 1 week ago

This Date in Baseball - Jim Thome ties a major league record for career walk-off home runs with 12

Associated Press  

Aug. 17 1904 — Jesse Tannehill of the Boston Red Sox pitched a no-hitter, beating the Chicago White Sox 6-0. 1999 — Jesse Orosco set a major league record by pitching in his 1,072nd game, breaking a tie with Dennis Eckersley atop the career list. 2008 — Alex Rios went 5-for-6 and matched a club record with four doubles and …

This Date in Baseball-Week Ahead
7 months, 2 weeks ago

This Date in Baseball-Week Ahead

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Aug. 16 1920 — Shortstop Ray Chapman of the Cleveland Indians was hit in the head with a pitch in the fifth inning by New York’s Carl Mays. 1947 — Ralph Kiner hit three successive home runs to become the first Pirates player to ever accomplish the feat as Pittsburgh beat the St. Louis Cardinals 12-7 at Forbes Field. 1996 …

Aaron Judge becomes FASTEST player in MLB history to reach 300 home runs in New York Yankees game vs Chicago White Sox
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Aaron Judge becomes FASTEST player in MLB history to reach 300 home runs in New York Yankees game vs Chicago White Sox

Daily Mail  

Aaron Judge became the fastest player to join the 300 home-run club on Wednesday night with an eighth-inning longball. Judge hit home run No 300 in his 955th Major League Baseball game. The New York Yankees star also belted his 300th home run in 3,428 career at-bats, breaking the mark set by fellow Yankee Babe Ruth, who reached the feat …

Friedl homers twice on 29th birthday, Reds rout the Cardinals 9-2 to sweep series
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Friedl homers twice on 29th birthday, Reds rout the Cardinals 9-2 to sweep series

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — TJ Friedl homered twice on his 29th birthday, Jonathan India also hit two home runs and drove in four runs and the Cincinnati Reds completed a three-game sweep of the St. Louis Cardinals with a 9-2 victory Wednesday night. So it was awesome.” Tyler Stephenson also homered to help the Reds sweep a three-game series for the first …

Yankees’ Aaron Judge becomes quickest player to hit 300 career home runs
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Yankees’ Aaron Judge becomes quickest player to hit 300 career home runs

New York Times  

CHICAGO — Now and then, New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone allows himself to soak up the reality of having one of the best vantage points in all of baseball, standing on the top step of the dugout as Aaron Judge approaches the batters’ box. Judge became the quickest player to reach 300 career home runs, doing so in 955 …

This Date in Baseball - Ronald Acuna Jr. hits leadoff home runs in both games of a doubleheader
7 months, 2 weeks ago

This Date in Baseball - Ronald Acuna Jr. hits leadoff home runs in both games of a doubleheader

Associated Press  

Aug. 13 1910 — The Brooklyn Dodgers and the Pittsburgh Pirates played to an 8-8 tie. 1957 — Milwaukee pitcher Lew Burdette hit his first two home runs to lead the Braves to a 12-4 win over the Cincinnati Reds. 2005 — New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera blew his first save since April 6 in a 7-5 win over …

Matt Olson homers twice, drives in 6 as Braves snap 6-game losing streak with 11-8 win over Rockies
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Matt Olson homers twice, drives in 6 as Braves snap 6-game losing streak with 11-8 win over Rockies

Associated Press  

DENVER — Matt Olson had two homers and a career-high six RBIs, Marcell Ozuna and Jorge Soler homered, and the Atlanta Braves broke a six-game losing streak with an 11-8 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Saturday night. Atlanta overcame an early 3-0 deficit on Sam Hilliard’s three-run homer off starter Max Fried and lost an 8-5 lead in the …

This Date in Baseball - Babe Ruth becomes the first player to hit 500 career home runs
7 months, 2 weeks ago

This Date in Baseball - Babe Ruth becomes the first player to hit 500 career home runs

Associated Press  

Aug. 11 1907 — In the second game of a doubleheader, shortened by agreement, Ed Karger of the St. Louis Cardinals pitched a seven-inning perfect game, beating the Boston Braves 4-0. 1929 — Babe Ruth hit his 500th career home run in the second inning off Willis Hudlin at Cleveland’s League Park. 1980 — Reggie Jackson hits his 400th career …

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