Cam Schlittler has become an instant star for the New York Yankees, delivering a dominant performance against the rival Boston Red Sox in a playoff elimination game. The 24-year-old rookie pitched eight overpowering innings with 12 strikeouts and no walks as New York beat Boston 4-0, advancing to the Division Series against Toronto. Schlittler, who grew up a Red Sox fan in … [Read more...] about Schlittler’s playoff gem for Yankees against rival Red Sox prompts Boone to say `A star is born’
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Ryan McMahon flips head over heels into Red Sox dugout to make highlight-reel catch for Yankees
Ryan McMahon looked up and saw Jarren Duran’s foul popup veering toward the Boston bench. Without hesitation, the New York Yankees third baseman raced over. As he made a running catch, McMahon hit the padded railing and flipped head over heels into the Red Sox dugout, crashing to the ground while hanging onto the ball. McMahon’s courageous catch in the eighth inning Thursday … [Read more...] about Ryan McMahon flips head over heels into Red Sox dugout to make highlight-reel catch for Yankees
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Yordan Alvarez Won’t Return During Regular Season
Friday marked the first day Yordan Alvarez was eligible to be activated off the Astros’ 10-day injured list, but manager Joe Espada instead closed the door on Alvarez’s participation in the team’s final series. Espada told the Houston Chronicle’s Matt Kawahara and other reporters that Alvarez will remain on the IL for the remainder of the regular season, though it is still … [Read more...] about Yordan Alvarez Won’t Return During Regular Season
Astros fans get first real glimpse at how this offseason could unfold
Even though the Houston Astros missed out on the postseason this year, it seems clear the front office is ready to make sweeping changes. … [Read more...] about Astros fans get first real glimpse at how this offseason could unfold