Houston slugger Yordan Alvarez has a “pretty significant” ankle sprain that is going to keep him out indefinitely, manager Joe Espada said Tuesday. Alvarez was injured when he turned his left ankle at home plate after scoring in the first inning of Houston’s 6-3 win over the Texas Rangers on Monday night. He had imaging done Tuesday. “This is gonna keep him out for a while,” … [Read more...] about Astros’ Yordan Alvarez out indefinitely with ankle sprain
MLB drops plan for London games in 2026, says nearing TV deals with NBC, ESPN, Netflix
Major League Baseball has canceled plans to play games in London next season due to scheduling conflicts with West Ham's Olympic Stadium and TV commitments. MLB wanted the Yankees and Blue Jays to play in London in June, but West Ham's schedule and Fox's World Cup coverage made it impossible. Commissioner Rob Manfred confirmed the decision Tuesday. MLB played in London in 2019, … [Read more...] about MLB drops plan for London games in 2026, says nearing TV deals with NBC, ESPN, Netflix
Raleigh breaks Mantle’s switch-hitter record, ties Griffey’s Mariners record with 55th and 56th HRs
Seattle's Cal Raleigh has broken Mickey Mantle's record for homers by a switch-hitter. Raleigh hit his 55th of the season off Royals starter Michael Wacha in the third inning of Tuesday night's game in Kansas City. Raleigh had tied the mark set by the Yankees star un 1961 with a first-inning drive against the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday. Raleigh, who hit 34 homers last season, … [Read more...] about Raleigh breaks Mantle’s switch-hitter record, ties Griffey’s Mariners record with 55th and 56th HRs
Houston Dynamo FC and Houston Dash to Honor Hispanic Heritage Month with Noche Latina Celebration
HOUSTON - Houston Dynamo FC and Houston Dash will host **Noche Latina** matches, presented by Verizon, at Shell Energy Stadium as part of the Clubs's... … [Read more...] about Houston Dynamo FC and Houston Dash to Honor Hispanic Heritage Month with Noche Latina Celebration
Baker Mayfield Bloodies, but Doesn’t Break, In Buccaneers’ Razor-Thin Win
The clock had nearly bled dry, and Baker Mayfield was standing tall in the pocket, bruised, battered, and hit so many times he might as well have been a piñata at a kid’s party. But when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers needed him most, he ran headlong into trouble, lowered his shoulder, and kept the game alive. “We’ll take the wins for sure, but there’s a lot of stuff we can clean up, … [Read more...] about Baker Mayfield Bloodies, but Doesn’t Break, In Buccaneers’ Razor-Thin Win