Ajay Stone and his family traveled to historic Rickwood Field to pay tribute to baseball legend Willie Mays. Stone shared a cherished memory of Mays giving a piece of a chocolate chip cookie to his daughter, Haley, back in 2004 when she was just a baby. The family visited Birmingham, Alabama, for a special moment
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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw recently made a significant stride in his recovery process from left shoulder surgery. In his first rehab start at Class A Rancho Cucamonga, Kershaw showcased his talent by throwing three innings. Despite allowing one run and two hits, he managed to strike out five batters and walked only one.
After being sidelined for nearly three months, Gerrit Cole made his season debut Wednesday night in a 7-6, 10-inning loss to the Baltimore Orioles. The New York Yankees had been dominating without their ace, but the ultimate goal of winning a World Series title necessitates a healthy Cole. In his first start of the 2024
Gerrit Cole, the ace pitcher for the New York Yankees, made his season debut in a challenging matchup against the Baltimore Orioles. Despite coming off an elbow injury, Cole showed that he was ready to compete at the highest level. His performance, while not perfect, demonstrated his skill and determination on the mound. In his
The Chicago Cubs made a difficult announcement on Wednesday, revealing that veteran catcher Yan Gomes has been designated for assignment. Gomes, who has had a 13-year career in the MLB, was playing on a $6 million option in his third season with the Cubs. However, his performance on the field has been subpar, hitting a
The Minnesota Twins have made the decision to place outfielder Alex Kirilloff on the injured list due to back trouble, following his recent demotion to Triple-A. Kirilloff expressed regret over understating the severity of his injury, as he wanted to continue playing despite experiencing significant soreness and pain in his lower back. This situation highlights
Jacob deGrom, a two-time Cy Young Award winner, recently threw off a mound for the first time since undergoing reconstructive right elbow surgery over a year ago. The 36-year-old pitcher expressed his optimism, stating that he feels great and is taking it one day at a time. The fact that he was able to touch
The New York Yankees recently received news that their first baseman, Anthony Rizzo, will be out of the lineup for the next four to six weeks due to a fracture in the radial neck of his right arm. This injury was sustained during a collision with Boston Red Sox pitcher Brennan Bernardino. Despite the setback,
On Sunday, during the seventh inning of a game against the Kansas City Royals, Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts was hit by a pitch and broke his left hand. The former MVP and seven-time All-Star took a 97.9 mph fastball from Dan Altavilla to the hand, causing him extreme pain and leading to him falling to
The Baltimore Orioles are facing yet another setback in their pitching staff as Kyle Bradish was placed on the 15-day injured list due to a sprained right UCL. This injury occurred after Bradish complained of discomfort in his elbow during their recent game against Philadelphia. This is not the first time Bradish has been sidelined
Gerrit Cole, the ace pitcher for the New York Yankees, demonstrated his readiness to rejoin the team after recovering from an elbow injury. In a Triple-A game, he showcased his talent by striking out 10 batters while allowing only two hits and an unearned run over 4⅓ innings. This impressive performance proves that Cole is
In a thrilling game at Target Field, Carlos Correa and the Minnesota Twins honored Prince by celebrating their 6-2 victory over the Oakland Athletics in style. After hitting a two-run homer in the seventh inning, Correa paid homage to the Minneapolis music icon by sporting a purple vest and hat, and even grabbing an inflatable
The Atlanta Braves have hit a rough patch this season, as general manager Alex Anthopoulos acknowledged in a recent media session. Despite having the fourth-best record in the National League, the team found themselves on a five-game losing streak before facing Baltimore. This losing streak has put them 10 games behind the NL East-leading Philadelphia
Seattle Mariners right-hander Bryan Woo is set to undergo an MRI on his pitching elbow after being scratched from his scheduled start against the Chicago White Sox. The 24-year-old pitcher has been impressive this season with a 3-0 record and a 1.07 ERA, the lowest in team history through the first six starts of a
Toronto Blue Jays‘ standout slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. found himself in an unusual situation during a game against the Milwaukee Brewers. In the fourth inning, Guerrero fouled off a pitch, lost his grip on the bat, and watched in disbelief as it soared high above the protective netting. As Guerrero grounded out using a different
During the game against the New York Yankees, Hunter Renfroe, the outfielder for the Kansas City Royals, suffered a fractured left big toe when he fouled off two pitches from the opposing pitcher, Carlos Rodón. This injury occurred in the third inning of the game, leading to Renfroe being in significant pain. Despite the discomfort,
Juan Soto made a comeback in the New York Yankees‘ lineup as the designated hitter for their game against the Kansas City Royals, after missing a series due to left forearm inflammation. Soto, who had 15 starts as a DH in his career, was batting .318 with 17 home runs and 53 RBIs. The 25-year-old