If you are a fan of sweeps, you’re out of luck. On Monday, the Detroit Tigers used one of their patented late game-changing swings to stun the elite bullpen of the Cleveland Guardians, while the Kansas City Royals pounced on New York Yankees starter Carlos Rodón, who faltered mid-game. But first, we go around the horn… Kerry Carpenter vaulted himself …
The Athletics are seeking major leaguers rather than prospects for Sean Murphy, and telling interested clubs they will keep the catcher if they do not receive a satisfactory trade offer. It’s unclear how serious the Rangers are about Rodón, but they signed two other Scott Boras free agents, shortstop Corey Seager and second baseman Marcus Semien, for a combined $500 …
Roberto Pérez didn’t know. “I thought he had a no-hitter going on, but I really didn’t think he had a perfect game,” Pérez said. Especially on a night like tonight when it’s cold.” In 127 years of baseball, a perfect game has never been pitched against the Indians. Instead, with Chicago’s 8-0 win Wednesday, Rodón settled for the 20th no-hitter …
