Francisco Alvarez homer powers Mets over Nationals in rebound win
WASHINGTON – Francisco Alvarez’s first impact on this Mets lineup was felt on Saturday. On a day when his team struggled to find all sorts of offensive rhythms, the catcher took over the responsibility of delivering a smash hit in the second game since returning from the injured list. Alvarez’s 2-run homer served as the […]
Aaron Boone ejected for arguing after Aaron Judge homer call
Tampa – It took 22 games, but Aaron Boone finally made his first drain of the season. The Yankees manager was pitched in eight innings of Sunday’s match against the Rays after Judge Aaron was called on a strike. Frustration began boiling one pitch early, but was called a foul by third-based umpire Scott Barry […]
Record extended: Orioles outfielder Tyler O’Neill hits another Opening Day homer
Tyler O'Neill's name has become synonymous with MLB's opening day home run. The outfielder hit a three-run homer during his Baltimore Orioles debut on Thursday. O'Neill extended his Major League record with Holling on the opening day of the sixth consecutive year. O'Neill achieved the feat in three innings in his home country of Canada […]
Ben Rice’s red-hot Yankees spring continues with fifth homer
Clearwater, Fla. — Cordy Bellinger hit the ball Wednesday. And it wasn't yet the most impressive ball that the Yankee hit at BayCare Ballpark. It belonged to Ben Rice. Ben Rice came out of the bat at 110.3 mph, smoking an offering from Taiwan Walker for his fifth home run in the spring. “[Rice is] […]
Juan Soto adds another homer to Mets spring training start
Port St. Lucy – The sound of the ball coming out of Juan Soto's bat was so pure that it could get. The $765 million superstar crushed his second home run this spring during the Mets' Grapefruitreeg game against the Nationals on Friday. This was a two-run explosion into the left field on left ogasawara […]
Jaason Dominguez impressing with homer, work ethic with Yankees
Tampa – Jasson Dominguez's quest to win the Yankees' left field job began with style. On the first day of full squad training, you'll need more than a home run in live batting practice to lock your first role, but Dominguez took Carlos Rodon deeper from the right on Monday to make him a chance […]
Shohei Ohtani’s historic 50th homer ball sells for record $4.39M
A historic ball was sold for a record price. Shohei Ohtani's No. 50 home run, which sealed MLB's first 50-50 season, sold for $4.392 million, including buyer's premium, making it the highest price ever paid for a sports ball. Mark McGwire's 70 home runs in the 1998 season held the previous record at a price […]
Juan Soto puts Yankees on verge of World Series with signature homer
This moment captured everything the Yankees wanted from Juan Soto when they acquired him in the winter. Getting Soto in the sweepstakes when he hits free agency captures everything they wanted from Soto for years to come. There are many reasons why Brian Cashman traded for Soto, but his ability to meet that moment and […]
Juan Soto sends Yankees to World Series with all-time classic homer
CLEVELAND — Nothing has come easy for the Yankees this year. However, they are finally returning to the World Series for the first time in 15 years. None other than Juan Soto was the hero, hitting a three-run home run with two outs and bases loaded in the top of the 10th inning, giving the […]
Austin Wells breaks thought with Yankees ALCS Game 4 homer
CLEVELAND — Austin Wells was in the lineup for the first time since Aug. 28, but not in the cleanup spot. Before Game 4 of the ALCS against the Guardians, manager Aaron Boone said Wells had not been swinging in recent weeks, so he moved him to No. 8 and Jazz Chisholm Jr. became the […]