Rafaela hits the shortest walk-off homer in Statcast history at Fenway Park
Red Sox’s Ceddanne Rafaela Delivers Walk-Off Win Against Angels Ceddanne Rafaela might consider himself fortunate to play at Fenway Park, especially after his performance on Wednesday afternoon. The Boston Red Sox edged out the Los Angeles Angels in an exciting game, winning 11-9. Rafaela stepped up to the plate and faced a 97-mile-per-hour fastball, swinging […]
Brandon Nimmo makes an impressive catch to deny another homer.
Brandon Nimmo’s Game-Saving Catch Right off the bat, Carlos Mendoza thought it was a home run. Pete Alonso, meanwhile, had a different thought: “Don’t be Homer.” But when Joey Bart’s flyball soared toward left field in the eighth inning, Brandon Nimmo felt there was a chance. Nimmo had faced a similar situation last month against […]
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 […]