Cal Raleigh has hit his 50th homer, extending his major league record for home runs by a catcher and entering some elite company. Raleigh joined Mickey Mantle as the only switch-hitters to hit 50 homers in a season, and he became the eighth player in major league history to reach the half-century mark in August. Batting from the right side, the Big Dumper sent a 3-2 fastball … [Read more...] about Cal Raleigh hits 50th homer, joining Mickey Mantle as switch-hitters to reach mark
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Angels manager Ron Washington recovering from quadruple bypass heart surgery
Los Angeles Angels manager Ron Washington says he's recovering from quadruple bypass heart surgery. It's the first time he has publicly addressed the health issues that have sidelined him since late June. Washington had surgery June 30. He was around the team Monday for the first time since then, but isn't returning to manage this season. Washington, at 73 the oldest manager in … [Read more...] about Angels manager Ron Washington recovering from quadruple bypass heart surgery
Houston Dash Extend Unbeaten Streak to Four Matches
HOUSTON - The Houston Dash played to a 1-1 draw tonight against Seattle Reign FC at Shell Energy Stadium. The Dash are unbeaten in their last four gam... … [Read more...] about Houston Dash Extend Unbeaten Streak to Four Matches
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Yordan Alvarez Set To Begin Minor League Rehab Assignment
After more than three and a half months on the injured list, Yordan Alvarez looks to be approaching a return. Astros manager Joe Espada told the Houston Chronicle’s Matt Kawahara and other reporters that Alvarez is slated to begin a rehab assignment at Double-A Corpus Christi on Tuesday. GM Dana Brown gave a few more details during a pregame radio interview, saying that the … [Read more...] about Yordan Alvarez Set To Begin Minor League Rehab Assignment