Cristopher Sánchez pitched a shutout, Bryson Stott drove in both runs and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Miami Marlins 2-0 in the first contest without Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber in the lineup. Trea Turner and Brandon Marsh doubled for the Phillies, who improved their MLB-best record Friday night to 54-28. Sánchez made his second start since signing a four-year, $22.5 … [Read more...] about Cristopher Sánchez pitches shutout to lead Phillies past Marlins 2-0
Archives for June 2024
Every NFL team’s potential breakout player in 2024
The NFL offseason program is in the books, where teams have the next month off before training camp. There were some standout players from the offseason, including some who could make significant impacts in 2024.There are a number of players around the league who are primed to make a leap this season due to their situation and/or opportunity following a busy NFL offseason, … [Read more...] about Every NFL team’s potential breakout player in 2024
Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber placed on injured list by the Phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies have placed All-Star first baseman Bryce Harper and designated hitter Kyle Schwarber on the 10-day injured list. Both were hurt in Thursday night's 7-4 loss to Miami. Harper strained his left hamstring running the bases in the ninth inning, and Schwarber strained his left groin making a throw from left field in the eighth. The injuries will test the … [Read more...] about Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber placed on injured list by the Phillies
Houston Astros Crawfish Boil: June 28, 2024
Alex Bregman | Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports Welcome to the weekend. Welcome to the weekend and a three-game showdown with the most Astros-like team in the National League. Both the Astros and the Mets have recently reached .500 after a less-than-awesome start. The Astros were 12 games below .500, and the Mets were 11 games down. Despite that, one of these two teams … [Read more...] about Houston Astros Crawfish Boil: June 28, 2024
Some Thoughts on the Astros at the Trade Deadline
Rockies’ starter Ryan Feltner pitches against the Astros. | Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images Thinking about the August 1 trade deadline, as well as the Astros current playoff odds. The trade environment has changed fairly quickly for the Astros. Two weeks ago, if I wrote about the Astros and the August 1 trade deadline, the article probably would have discussed … [Read more...] about Some Thoughts on the Astros at the Trade Deadline