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Explaining Orlando Arcia’s controversial home run vs. Astros
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Carl Erskine, Dodgers pitcher and last surviving member of ‘Boys of Summer,’ dies at 97
Carl Erskine, who pitched two no-hitters for the Brooklyn Dodgers and was a 20-game winner in 1953 when he struck out a then-record 14 in the World Series, has died. Among the last survivors from the celebrated Brooklyn teams of the 1950s, Erskine spent his entire major league career with the Dodgers. He helped them win five National League pennants from 1948-59. Erskine won … [Read more...] about Carl Erskine, Dodgers pitcher and last surviving member of ‘Boys of Summer,’ dies at 97
Advanced stats paint concerning picture for Astros closer Josh Hader
The Astros' big-money closer looks far from dominant in his first month in Houston. … [Read more...] about Advanced stats paint concerning picture for Astros closer Josh Hader
Nico Hoerner’s tying dash and go-ahead single rally Cubs past Diamondbacks 3-2 in 11 innings
Nico Hoerner scored the tying run from second base on a wild pitch in the ninth inning, then delivered the go-ahead single in the 11th as the Chicago Cubs rallied past the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-2. Michael Busch homered for the Cubs leading off the second on an 0-2 pitch from Merrill Kelly. It was the rookie’s sixth of the season and fifth straight game with a home run, tying … [Read more...] about Nico Hoerner’s tying dash and go-ahead single rally Cubs past Diamondbacks 3-2 in 11 innings