Diamondbacks 7, Giants 3 PHOENIX, Jul. 26 — The Arizona Diamondbacks took advantage of nearly every base runner they had, leaving only three of the ten on base as they defeated the San Francisco Giants, 7–3, Tuesday night at Chase Field. The Diamondbacks struck first, doing so in the bottom of the second off Carlos Rodon. First baseman Christian Walker drew a leadoff walk. … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks Waste Few Opportunities in Victory over Giants
2022 American League Rookie of the Year Race at the Break
Rookie of the Year Watch: 2022 American League at the Break We have reached the mid-point of the 2022 season and now the American League Rookie of the Year watch is on. There are clear favorites and contenders. Who are the candidates for the award at season’s end? The breakdown will be done in tiers from favorites to contenders to sleepers. 2022 American League Rookie of the … [Read more...] about 2022 American League Rookie of the Year Race at the Break
MLB Milestone Tracker: First Half of Season Breakdown
The MLB milestone tracker for the 2022 season is filled with unique achievements. Last year, Max Scherzer got 3,000 strikeouts, whereas Miguel Cabrera hit the 500th home run of his career. Baseball fans have a full season to see what milestones will be broken or achieved. There are always more career achievements to keep an eye on, and this year has been no exception. A lot has … [Read more...] about MLB Milestone Tracker: First Half of Season Breakdown
What About Carlos Rodón?
The San Francisco Giants‘ lone All-Star selection, Joc Pederson, is a well-deserving representative of the orange and black. He is the first Giants outfielder to win the fan vote since Melky Cabrera way back in 2012. You remember 2012, right? That was when the Giants had only one World Series victory in San Francisco. Two more lay ahead, one being later that same season and a … [Read more...] about What About Carlos Rodón?
A’s Make First Move of the Summer
The Oakland Athletics decided to deal Christian Bethancourt to the Tampa Bay Rays for a couple of prospects, outfielder Cal Stevenson and starting pitcher (SP) Christian Fernandez. It’s the first trade the A’s have made this summer. Sitting at the bottom of the MLB with a 29-58 record, it likely won’t be the last trade the A’s make before the trade deadline. SP Frankie Montas … [Read more...] about A’s Make First Move of the Summer