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Alonso hits tying HR in 9th, Mets rally past Tigers 2-1 in nightcap for 1st win of season
Read full article: Alonso hits tying HR in 9th, Mets rally past Tigers 2-1 in nightcap for 1st win of seasonPete Alonso launched a tying homer leading off the ninth inning, Tyrone Taylor lined a game-winning single and the New York Mets — after going 13 innings without a hit — rallied past the Detroit Tigers 2-1 for their first victory of the season and a doubleheader split.
MLB errors are on track to set a record low for the 3rd year in row
Read full article: MLB errors are on track to set a record low for the 3rd year in rowThere were just 2,459 errors entering the final weekend of the regular season, on track to finish as the fewest in a non-shortened year since 1960 when there were just 16 teams.
Rookie star Corbin Carroll hits 1st grand slam, Diamondbacks pound Tigers 11-6
Read full article: Rookie star Corbin Carroll hits 1st grand slam, Diamondbacks pound Tigers 11-6Arizona rookie Corbin Carroll hit his first grand slam in a seven-run seventh inning for his second homer of the night and the Arizona Diamondbacks handed the Detroit Tigers their seventh straight loss, 11-6 on Friday.
Justin Verlander gives up 2 HRs in Tigers' 2-0 win over Mets
Read full article: Justin Verlander gives up 2 HRs in Tigers' 2-0 win over MetsJustin Verlander gave up back-to-back home runs in his New York Mets debut and Eduardo Rodriguez threw eight scoreless innings as the Detroit Tigers completed a three-game sweep with a 2-0 win Thursday.
UrÃas leads Mexico 5-4 over Puerto Rico, into WBC semis
Read full article: UrÃas leads Mexico 5-4 over Puerto Rico, into WBC semisLuis UrÃas hit the go-ahead single in a three-run seventh inning that fueled Mexico’s 5-4 comeback victory over Puerto Rico to advance to its first-ever World Baseball Classic semifinals.
Puerto Rico pitches 8-inning perfect game vs Israel in WBC
Read full article: Puerto Rico pitches 8-inning perfect game vs Israel in WBCJosé De León and three relievers combined to pitch a perfect game as Puerto Rico routed Israel 10-0 in a World Baseball Classic matchup called after eight innings because of the tournament’s 10-run mercy rule.
Pasquantino hits unusual 1st MLB homer, Royals beat Tigers
Read full article: Pasquantino hits unusual 1st MLB homer, Royals beat TigersVinnie Pasquantino hit his first major league home run and Hunter Dozier followed with a drive into the bullpen, leading Brad Keller and the Kansas City Royals over the Detroit Tigers 3-1.
Local MLB player update: JU’s Austin Hays out to good start with Orioles this season
Read full article: Local MLB player update: JU’s Austin Hays out to good start with Orioles this seasonEach Thursday, News4Jax will update players in MLB. What about guys who are playing minor league baseball? We’ve got you covered there, too. Local minor league prospects will be updated Friday’s during the season.
MLB owners lock out players, 1st work stoppage since 1995
Read full article: MLB owners lock out players, 1st work stoppage since 1995Major League Baseball plunged into its first work stoppage in a quarter-century when the sport’s collective bargaining agreement expired and owners immediately locked out players in a move that threatens spring training and opening day.
Báez to Detroit, MLB teams race to finish biz before lockout
Read full article: Báez to Detroit, MLB teams race to finish biz before lockoutJavier Báez agreed to bring his high motor to the Motor City, while other teams around the majors raced to finish up business before Tuesday’s deadline to tender contracts and a likely roster freeze coming when baseball's collective bargaining agreement expires Wednesday.
Arozarena shines, Rays blank Red Sox 5-0 in ALDS opener
Read full article: Arozarena shines, Rays blank Red Sox 5-0 in ALDS openerRandy Arozarena became the first player to hit a home run and steal home in a postseason game, and rookie Shane McClanahan pitched the Tampa Bay Rays past the Boston Red Sox 5-0 in their AL Division Series opener.
Local MLB update: Baez, Wainwright continue their hot streaks in September
Read full article: Local MLB update: Baez, Wainwright continue their hot streaks in SeptemberThe area has produced countless stars in professional baseball and we’re keeping track of the players currently in the big leagues. Each Wednesday, News4Jax will update players in Major League Baseball.
Local MLB update: Tough week for Baez; UNF’s Bryan Baker called up to bigs
Read full article: Local MLB update: Tough week for Baez; UNF’s Bryan Baker called up to bigsThe area has produced countless stars in professional baseball and we’re keeping track of the players currently in the big leagues. Each Wednesday, News4Jax will update players in Major League Baseball.
Local MLB update: Dunning goes on COVID list; Baez swing goes viral
Read full article: Local MLB update: Dunning goes on COVID list; Baez swing goes viralThe area has produced countless stars in professional baseball and we’re keeping track of the players currently in the big leagues. Each Wednesday, News4Jax will update players in Major League Baseball.
Local MLB update: Injuries piling up for area players in mid-August
Read full article: Local MLB update: Injuries piling up for area players in mid-AugustThe area has produced countless stars in professional baseball and we’re keeping track of the players currently in the big leagues. Each Wednesday, News4Jax will update players in Major League Baseball.
Schrock 5 hits, homers filling in for Votto, Reds beat Mets
Read full article: Schrock 5 hits, homers filling in for Votto, Reds beat MetsRookie Max Schrock went 5 for 5 with a home run while giving All-Star Joey Votto a break, leading fellow newcomer Vladimir Gutierrez and the Cincinnati Reds over the New York Mets 7-1.
Local MLB players on the move: Javy Baez, Austin Martin traded on wild day
Read full article: Local MLB players on the move: Javy Baez, Austin Martin traded on wild dayBlue Jays player Austin Martin, a Trinity Christian graduate, and Cubs shortstop Javier Baez (Arlington Country Day) were both traded on a busy afternoon in pro baseball.
Local MLB update: Javy’s walk-off shot headlines week
Read full article: Local MLB update: Javy’s walk-off shot headlines weekThe area has produced countless stars in professional baseball and we’re keeping track of the players currently in the big leagues. Each Wednesday, News4Jax will update players in Major League Baseball.
Local MLB update: Surgery sidelines Darren O’Day; will Javy get a new deal?
Read full article: Local MLB update: Surgery sidelines Darren O’Day; will Javy get a new deal?The area has produced countless stars in professional baseball and we’re keeping track of the players currently in the big leagues. Each Wednesday, News4Jax will update players in Major League Baseball.
Ashby tagged, but Brewers sweep Cubs for 8th straight win
Read full article: Ashby tagged, but Brewers sweep Cubs for 8th straight winHighly touted Milwaukee prospect Aaron Ashby got roughed up for seven runs in the first inning of his big league debut, but Luis Urias homered twice as the Brewers rallied to rout the Chicago Cubs 15-7 for their eighth straight win.
DeGrom pulled with shoulder issue from Mets' 6-3 win vs Cubs
Read full article: DeGrom pulled with shoulder issue from Mets' 6-3 win vs CubsJacob deGrom was pulled from a second straight start with an arm injury, this time leaving after three perfect innings with right shoulder soreness, but the New York Mets bullpen stepped up to finish a three-hitter in a 6-3 win over the Chicago Cubs.
Machado, O’Grady power Padres past Cubs 9-4 in series opener
Read full article: Machado, O’Grady power Padres past Cubs 9-4 in series openerManny Machado and Brian O’Grady each homered and had three RBIs to lead the San Diego Padres over the Chicago Cubs 9-4 in the opener of a three-game series between National League contenders.
Baez, Rizzo lead surging Cubs past Padres 6-1
Read full article: Baez, Rizzo lead surging Cubs past Padres 6-1Javier Báez lined a two-run homer, Anthony Rizzo had two doubles among three hits and the surging Chicago Cubs beat the San Diego Padres 6-1 on for their third straight win and ninth in 10 games.
Play ball! A glance at locals on MLB rosters entering Opening Day
Read full article: Play ball! A glance at locals on MLB rosters entering Opening DayPitcher Dane Dunning (Clay), shortstop Javier Baez (Arlington Country Day) and pitcher Adam Wainwright (Glynn Academy) are among the area players who are on Major League Baseball rosters on Opening Day. He’s penciled in as the tandem No. He’s a career .261 hitter in five big league seasons with 23 HR ad 126 RBI. OF Austin Hays, JU, Orioles, Hit .392 (20 for 51) with four HRs, 13 RBI in limited action in 2020. C Roberto Perez, Florida Gateway College, Indians, A career .271 hitter since coming into the bigs in 2010.
Dodgers' Betts unseats Yankees' Judge for MLB's top jersey
Read full article: Dodgers' Betts unseats Yankees' Judge for MLB's top jerseyNEW YORK – Dodgers star Mookie Betts supplanted Yankees slugger Aaron Judge on Friday for baseball's top-selling jersey in his first year on the West Coast. 50 is the first Dodgers uniform to top the list since MLB began releasing sales rankings in 2010. Betts is in the running to become the second player, after Frank Robinson, to win MVPs in both leagues. Judge slotted second ahead of Philadelphia Phillies slugger Bryce Harper, who is in the second season of a $330 million, 13-year deal. The Chicago Cubs (Javier Baez, Anthony Rizzo, Kris Bryant) and Yankees (Judge, Cole, Giancarlo Stanton) were the only other teams with three players in the top 20.
Cubs clinch playoff spot, Pirates win on Stallings HR in 9th
Read full article: Cubs clinch playoff spot, Pirates win on Stallings HR in 9thThe NL Central-leading Cubs were assured a spot in the expanded playoff field when Philadelphia was swept in a doubleheader at Washington. It was Stallings’ third home run of the season and the third game-ending hit of his career. Anthony Rizzo’s two-run homer in the eighth inning had pulled the Cubs into a tie at 2-all. The Pirates took a 2-0 lead on RBI doubles by Erik Gonzalez in the second inning and Adam Frazier in the fifth. Pirates: RHP Trevor Williams (1-8, 6.70) has lost five straight decisions since getting his lone win Aug. 13 at Cincinnati.
Cubs' Mills no-hits Brewers for baseball's 2nd no-hitter
Read full article: Cubs' Mills no-hits Brewers for baseball's 2nd no-hitterChicago Cubs starting pitcher Alec Mills reacts after throwing a no hitter at a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)MILWAUKEE – Alec Mills cruised through baseball's second no-hitter this season, shutting down the Milwaukee Brewers for the Chicago Cubs' 16th no-hitter in a 12-0 victory Sunday. Baez completed the play, and the Cubs swarmed around Mills, tearing off his cap and pulling at the smiling right-hander's uniform. His five strikeouts are the fewest in a Cubs no-hitter since Ken Holtzman in 1969. Cubs pitcher Carlos Zambrano has thrown the only no-hitter at Miller Park, against the Houston Astros on Sept. 14, 2008.
Bez hits 2 HRs, Cubs beat Tigers for 11,000th franchise win
Read full article: Bez hits 2 HRs, Cubs beat Tigers for 11,000th franchise winChicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez celebrates after the final out in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Detroit, Monday, Aug. 24, 2020. The Cubs won 9-3. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)DETROIT Javier Bez hit two home runs and the Chicago Cubs became the second franchise in major league history to post 11,000 wins, beating the Detroit Tigers 9-3 on Monday night. Bez followed with a two-run homer to make it 6-1. CUBS WINSThe Cubs won their first game against Louisville on April 25, 1876.
Darvish takes no-hitter into 7th, Cubs beat Brewers 4-2
Read full article: Darvish takes no-hitter into 7th, Cubs beat Brewers 4-2Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Yu Darvish delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Jeff Haynes)CHICAGO Yu Darvish took a no-hitter into the seventh inning in his third straight dominant start, and the major league-leading Chicago Cubs defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 4-2 on Thursday night. But after a rocky first outing this season, against the Brewers on July 25, Darvish has been in a groove. BREWERS MOVESThe Brewers optioned LHP Eric Lauer to their alternate training site in Appleton, Wisconsin. UP NEXTBrewers: RHP Brandon Woodruff (1-1, 2.53 ERA) faces Cubs RHP Tyler Chatwood (2-1, 5.40) on Friday night.
Glancing at area players in MLBs 60-player pools this season
Read full article: Glancing at area players in MLBs 60-player pools this seasonPlayers reported to camp this week and the regular season is expected to begin July 23 or 24. P Mike Clevinger, Wolfson, Indians, He went 13-4 last season despite missing a chunk of the season on the injured list. P Wallker Lockett, Providence, Mets, Is 1-4 in his MLB career after making his debut with the Padres in 2018. OF DJ Stewart, Bolles, Orioles, A .241 hitter in 61 career MLB games with 25 RBI, 7 HR. P Adam Wainwright, Glynn Academy, Cardinals, The areas longest-tenured MLB player, Wainwright, 38, is entering his 15th season.
Local MLB update: Gamel with a big grab; Hays' hot start continues
Read full article: Local MLB update: Gamel with a big grab; Hays' hot start continuesBaltimore Orioles center fielder Austin Hays, a JU product, makes a diving catch on a ball hit by Seattle Mariners' Omar Narvaez during the ninth inning of a Sept. 20 game. Player Local tie MLB teamSS Javier Baez, Arlington CD, Cubs, Hitting .281 with 29 HR, 85 RBI and 89 runs scored. LF Ben Gamel, Bishop Kenny, Brewers, Hitting .249 with 7 HR, 33 RBI. RF Austin Hays, JU, Orioles, Baltimore has been woeful, but Hays' performance since his call-up has been stellar. Stewart, Bolles, Orioles, Hitting .231 with 3 HR, 13 RBI.
Local MLB update: Big night, great grab for Austin Hays
Read full article: Local MLB update: Big night, great grab for Austin HaysOrioles center fielder Austin Hays leaps at the wall, catching a ball hit by Toronto Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. during the fourth inning of a baseball game Thursday. Player Local tie MLB teamSS Javier Baez, Arlington CD, Cubs, Hitting .281 with 29 HR, 85 RBI and 88 runs scored. RF Austin Hays, JU, Orioles, On a tear since promotion, with a career night on Thursday. Austin Hays. pic.twitter.com/PZ5JpnxjOJ Baltimore Orioles (@Orioles) September 20, 20192B Howie Kendrick, West Nassau/SJRSC, Nationals, Just an unreal season for the 36-year-old Kendrick, who raised his average to .343.
Local MLB update: Baez out with injury; JU's Hays called up
Read full article: Local MLB update: Baez out with injury; JU's Hays called upPlayer Local tie MLB teamSS Javier Baez, Arlington CD, Cubs, Hitting .281 with 29 HR, 85 RBI and 88 runs scored. LF Ben Gamel, Bishop Kenny, Brewers, Hitting .255 with 7 HR, 31 RBI. RF Austin Hays, JU, Orioles, Hitting .250 with an RBI after promotion on Sept. 7. P Walker Lockett, Providence, Mets, Is 1-1 with 6.98 ERA, 16 Ks in 19.1 IP in the bigs. P Alex McRae, JU, Pirates, Is 0-3 with 8.41 ERA in 20.1 IP in MLB this season.
Local MLB update: Clevinger's hot streak continues
Read full article: Local MLB update: Clevinger's hot streak continuesPlayer Local tie MLB teamSS Javier Baez, Arlington CD, Cubs, Hitting .282 with 29 HR and 85 RBI. OF Austin Slater, Bolles, Giants, Hitting .276 with 4 HR, 20 RBI in 46 games in the bigs. P Walker Lockett, Providence, Mets, Is 4-3 in the minors this season with 45 Ks in 66 IP, 3.82 ERA. Was 0-3 with 9.98 ERA in 15.1 IP in MLB this season. OF Myles Straw, SJRSC, Astros, Hitting .319 with 30 RBI, HR at Triple-A Round Rock.
Local MLB update: Giants' Austin Slater continues to thrive
Read full article: Local MLB update: Giants' Austin Slater continues to thrivePlayer Local tie MLB teamSS Javier Baez, Arlington CD, Cubs, Hitting .286 with 28 HR, 81 RBI. Hitting .283 with 11 HR, 62 RBI. P Walker Lockett, Providence, Mets, Is 3-3 in the minors this season with 38 Ks in 60 IP, 4.05 ERA. Was 0-3 with 9.98 ERA in 15.1 IP in MLB this season. OF Myles Straw, SJRSC, Astros, Hitting .315 with 27 RBI, HR at Triple-A Round Rock.
Local MLB update: Stewart on injured list with concussion; Clevinger stays hot
Read full article: Local MLB update: Stewart on injured list with concussion; Clevinger stays hotPlayer Local tie MLB teamSS Javier Baez, Arlington CD, Cubs, Excellent week at the plate (10 for 24) and raised his average to .293. It hit Stewart in the head and sent him to the injured list with a concussion. pic.twitter.com/1DxiyqkE6z Jace Evans (@JaceTEvans) August 7, 2019P Adam Wainwright, Glynn Academy, Ga., Is 7-8 with 4.50 ERA, 110 Ks in 114 IP. P Walker Lockett, Providence, Mets, Is 3-2 in the minors this season with 37 Ks in 54 IP, 4.00 ERA. OF Myles Straw, SJRSC, Astros, Hitting .300 with 23 RBI, HR at Triple-A Round Rock.
Local MLB update: Reid-Foley earns first win of season; Murphy stays hot
Read full article: Local MLB update: Reid-Foley earns first win of season; Murphy stays hotPlayer Local tie MLB teamSS Javier Baez, Arlington CD, Cubs, Hitting .283 with 25 HR, 69 RBI, although had a difficult week at the plate (one hit, six Ks). This is his fourth stint in the majors this season as he's been bouncing between Texas and Triple-A Nashville. P Mike Clevinger, Wolfson, Indians, Moved to 5-2 with a win over the Royals last week where he whiffed seven. P Walker Lockett, Providence, Mets, Was reassigned back to Triple-A Syracuse after picking up his first MLB win. 2B Daniel Murphy, Englewood/JU, Rockies, After an early injury and challenging start, Murphy is climbing back to the .300 mark.
Local MLB update: Lockett gets first win; JU's McRae called back up
Read full article: Local MLB update: Lockett gets first win; JU's McRae called back upPlayer Local tie MLB teamSS Javier Baez, Arlington CD, Cubs, Hitting .290 with 25 HR, 68 RBI. P Mike Clevinger, Wolfson, Indians, Is 4-2 with a 3.61 ERA, 65 Ks in 42.1 IP. 2B Howie Kendrick, West Nassau/SJRSC, Hitting .310 with 12 HR, 49 RBI, 13 2Bs. OF Austin Slater, Bolles, Giants, Has cooled off since spectacular start, but still solid (.255, 3 HR, 13 RBI). P Adam Wainwright, Glynn Academy, Ga., Cardinals, Is 7-7 with a 4.63 ERA and 98 Ks in 13 IP.
Local MLB update: Austin Slater stays on a tear for Giants
Read full article: Local MLB update: Austin Slater stays on a tear for GiantsAustin Slater is congratulated by Giants third base coach Ron Wotus as he rounds the bases after he hit a pinch hit grand slam home run on July 6. Player Local tie MLB teamSS Javier Baez, Arlington CD, Cubs, Hitting .289 and ranks ninth in the league with 22 HR and eighth with 62 RBI. P Mike Clevinger, Wolfson, Indians, Is 2-2 with 40 Ks in 24.1 IP, 4.44 ERA. OF Austin Slater, Bolles, Giants, Absolutely crushing it since being called up last week. P Sean Reid-Foley, Sandalwood, Blue Jays, Is 3-3 in Triple A Buffalo with 55 Ks in 72 IP.
Local MLB update: Baez continues hot streak with 3-homer week
Read full article: Local MLB update: Baez continues hot streak with 3-homer weekPlayer Local tie MLB teamSS Javier Baez, Arlington CD, Cubs, Hitting .288 with 22 HR, 60 RBI. P Mike Clevinger, Wolfson, Indians, Improved to 2-2 with 40 Ks, 4.44 ERA after a win over the Royals on Wednesday. P Adam Wainwright, Glynn Academy, Ga., Cardinals, Is 5-7 with a 4.31 ERA and 82 Ks in 87.2 IP. Others who have been on MLB rosters this seasonP Kyle Bird, Clay/Flagler College, Rangers, Is 1-0 with 2 saves, 1.64 ERA, 28 Ks in 22 IP in Triple A Nashville. P Alex McRae, JU, Pirates, Is 5-5 in Triple A Indianapolis with 66 Ks in 71.2 IP.
Local MLB player update: Sean Reid-Foley back up to bigs; Javy an all-star
Read full article: Local MLB player update: Sean Reid-Foley back up to bigs; Javy an all-starFormer Sandalwood pitcher Sean Reid-Foley was called up to the big leagues by the Blue Jays this week. Player Local tie MLB teamSS Javier Baez, Arlington CD, Cubs, Batting average held at .286 for second straight update. RP Darren ODay, Bishop Kenny, Braves, On the 60-day injured list and no closer to a return from right forearm soreness. Stewart, Bolles, Orioles, Remains on 10-day injured list with a right ankle injury. P Adam Wainwright, Glynn Academy, Ga., Cardinals, Off the injured list.