Jake McCarthy hit two home runs, Ketel Marte got his 30th of the season before leaving with a left ankle contusion and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Philadelphia Phillies 11-1. Corbin Carroll also homered for Arizona, which has won 14 of its last 17 games to move into a wild-card spot and within range of the Dodgers in the National League West. Arizona starter Zac Gallen … [Read more...] about McCarthy homers twice, Diamondbacks rout Phillies 11-1, but Marte and Gallen leave early
Archives for August 2024
Nuggets Attempting To Do Two-Timeline Approach Warriors Couldn’t Do
The Denver Nuggets won their first-ever NBA championship just about 14 months ago. In NBA years, that is a lifetime. So many things can change in just 14 months in the NBA. One thing that changes easily is perception. The Nuggets have gone from being the team to beat in the league to a team whose title credentials are being doubted. Well, they are trying to do a difficult … [Read more...] about Nuggets Attempting To Do Two-Timeline Approach Warriors Couldn’t Do
Arrighetti steps up with career-high 13 K’s to seal series win over Sox
Right-hander is only 3rd Astros rookie to log double-digit K's in back-to-back starts … [Read more...] about Arrighetti steps up with career-high 13 K’s to seal series win over Sox
AL West Notes: Verlander, Rodriguez, deGrom
Justin Verlander is slated to make a rehab start for Triple-A Sugar Land today, marking his first game action since June 9. Astros manager Joe Espada told reporters (including Matt Kawahara and Matt Young of the Houston Chronicle) that the loose plan is for Verlander to throw three innings or 50 pitches in the first of what is expected to be a two-outing rehab stint, though … [Read more...] about AL West Notes: Verlander, Rodriguez, deGrom
Texans punter in midseason form with NSFW taunt of Steelers
Houston's starters looked ready for the regular season in Pittsburgh. … [Read more...] about Texans punter in midseason form with NSFW taunt of Steelers