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Framber Valdez Throws Seven No-Hit Innings, Astros Walk Off Royals 3-2

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Photo by Jack Gorman/Getty Images On May 20, Framber Valdez decided to go rogue in the fifth inning against the Angels, and it didn’t end well to the tune of eight runs in five innings. It was a disappointing development, especially for a rotation already on the brink in terms of depth. But at his best, Valdez is likely the Astros' top starting pitcher. The occasional … [Read more...] about Framber Valdez Throws Seven No-Hit Innings, Astros Walk Off Royals 3-2

Robles, Rodríguez propel Mariners to 9-5 victory over Angels, spoiling Aldegheri’s debut

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Victor Robles had three hits and drove in two runs, Julio Rodríguez homered for the second straight game and the Seattle Mariners opened a 10-game road trip with a 9-5 victory over the Los Angeles Angels. The Mariners scored five times in the first to ruin the debut of Angels’ left-hander Samuel Aldegheri, who became the first player born and raised in Italy to pitch in a major … [Read more...] about Robles, Rodríguez propel Mariners to 9-5 victory over Angels, spoiling Aldegheri’s debut

Texans HOF WR Andre Johnson tells new Cortland Finnegan fight story

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Everyone knows about the beatdown Houston Texans receiver Andre Johnson gave Tennessee Titans cornerback Cortland Finnegan back in his prime at NRG Stadium.  That’s not the only time the Hall of Fame pass-catcher nearly threw hands with Finnegan during his playing days.  Recently, Johnson was a guest on Hall of Fame tight end Shannon Sharpe and Pro Bowl receiver Chad Johnson’s … [Read more...] about Texans HOF WR Andre Johnson tells new Cortland Finnegan fight story

Austin Wells hits 2 homers to power Yankees to 6-3 win over Cardinals

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Austin Wells hit two-run homers in the third and eighth innings, powering the New York Yankees to a 6-3 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals. Wells hit a two-run homer in a three-run third off Erick Fedde to give the Yankees a 4-2 lead and then connected again off Riley O’Brien for a 6-3 lead. Marcus Stroman allowed two runs and nine hits in seven gritty innings for his third … [Read more...] about Austin Wells hits 2 homers to power Yankees to 6-3 win over Cardinals