Ohtani strikes out three and hits a leadoff homer for the Dodgers
Ohtani Shines in Game 4 of the NLCS Shohei Ohtani had what seemed like a standout performance in Game 4 of the NLCS on Friday. As the starting pitcher for the Dodgers, he began the game facing the Brewers, allowing a walk to Bryce Turan first up, then quickly ramped up the intensity with fastballs […]
George Springer sets a record for the Blue Jays with a leadoff home run in the ALCS
Blue Jays’ Historic Start to ALCS The American League Championship Series is kicking off with excitement. George Springer made history by hitting the first postseason leadoff home run for the Blue Jays during Game 1 against the Mariners. Springer launched the first pitch from Seattle’s Bryce Miller deep into the right field bullpen, giving Toronto […]
Paul Goldschmidt gets look as Yankees’ leadoff hitter against lefties
TAMPA – Finally, the Yankees finally faced a left-handed starter on Saturday. This was accompanied by Paul Goldschmidt's debut as a leadoff hitter. And it wasn't just about hitting him. Aaron Boone has been messing around with the idea of using right-handed hit Goldschmidt as a leadoff man against a left-handed starter during the regular […]
Yankees have options at leadoff, but do they have an answer?
The simple answer is Anthony Volpe. Well, Volpe is the easiest answer to the question of how he hit the Yankees leadoff in 2025. If reminders were needed, Volpe extended the plate's appearance for a long time, pounding the ball hard last October, and frequently distributing it across the field. His batting average was .286 […]
Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani crushes second pitch of game vs. Mets for leadoff homer
In Game 4 between the Mets and Dodgers on Thursday night, Shohei Ohtani gave the Dodgers a 1-0 lead on just his second pitch. The Japanese superstar got off to a strong start in Game 2 of the series at Citi Field by sending a sinker from Jose Quintana 422 feet into the right field […]
Yankees demote Anthony Volpe from leadoff spot after brutal stretch
For the first time in about three months, there has been a change in the top of the Yankees’ batting lineup. One young player was replaced, with Ben Rice batting first instead of Anthony Volpe in the series finale against the Reds in the Bronx. Volpe last appeared in the lineup on April 9th and […]
Anthony Volpe’s slump has Yankees in a leadoff quagmire
Anthony Volpe has been in a slump, turning his breakout season into statistical mediocrity. He also has his customary place in the batting order, but his status as a leadoff hitter seems to be fading. Manager Aaron Boone acknowledged the No. 1 spot in the lineup is “in flux” before the Yankees’ 3-2 loss to […]
Fan hit in head by leadoff home run in Mets vs. Diamondbacks
The odds of getting hit in the head while sitting in the outfield seats may be one in a million, but just like boxing, when watching a baseball game you are expected to “always protect yourself.” During the bottom of the first inning of the Mets’ 5-4 loss to the Diamondbacks on Sunday, a female […]
Yankees keeping Anthony Volpe in leadoff spot once DJ LeMahieu returns
SAN DIEGO — DJ LeMahieu, who manager Aaron Boone initially expected to be his leadoff hitter this year, is finally set to make his season debut. But Anthony Volpe and his 19-game hitting streak aren’t moving anywhere. The Yankees have been entrenched at the top of the lineup with their batting ability working well, and […]
Mets surprisingly batting DJ Stewart leadoff pays off
DJ Stewart may not be your typical leadoff hitter, but his unconventional looks certainly didn’t hurt the Mets on Sunday. Manager Carlos Mendoza benched Brandon Nimmo (at least as a starter) after leaving the previous game with intercostal muscle inflammation, and put the slugger Stewart in the leadoff position heading into the final game of […]