Shea Langeliers hit a two-run homer on his way to a career-high five RBIs in the first game of a doubleheader and drove in another three runs in Game 2 as the Oakland Athletics split the two games with the Rangers. Langeliers topped Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson for the Oakland record for RBIs in a doubleheader. Jackson drove in seven on Aug. 24, 1969, against Baltimore. The A’s … [Read more...] about Shea Langeliers drives in 8 runs against hometown Texas Rangers as Athletics split doubleheader
Why AFC South will be a sneaky challenge for Texans in 2024
Houston is the favorite, but there's some serious competition in the division. … [Read more...] about Why AFC South will be a sneaky challenge for Texans in 2024
Believe in lottery karma? Rockets should have great odds this weekend.
Can Ime Udoka's squad be the big winners of Sunday's NBA draft lottery? … [Read more...] about Believe in lottery karma? Rockets should have great odds this weekend.
Conforto homers to spark 6-run inning and Giants beat skidding Rockies 8-6
Michael Conforto homered and singled in a six-run second inning that sent the San Francisco Giants past the struggling Colorado Rockies 8-6. Blake Sabol and Conforto each finished with three of San Francisco’s 13 hits. Jordan Hicks pitched five effective innings and the Giants won their second in a row after a four-game losing streak to secure the series win against Colorado. … [Read more...] about Conforto homers to spark 6-run inning and Giants beat skidding Rockies 8-6
Contreras’ injury highlights the danger of big league catchers moving closer to home plate
When Willson Contreras was struck on his left arm by a swing, it was felt by former and current catchers all over the major leagues. Contreras’ broken left forearm was a scary reminder of the increasing danger for catchers who have moved closer to the plate over the years in an effort to steal strikes at the bottom of the zone — and sometimes even lower. When a hitter with a … [Read more...] about Contreras’ injury highlights the danger of big league catchers moving closer to home plate