Former Major League Baseball player Tony Kemp of Franklin, Tennessee retired on Thursday at the age of 33 according to Steve Adams of MLB Trade Rumors. Kemp, who played second base and outfield in his Major League Baseball career, played nine seasons from 2016 to 2024. Who did Kemp play for? Kemp began his MLB career with the Houston Astros, who he played four seasons with from … [Read more...] about Tony Kemp retires at age 33
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Luzardo’s 10-strikeout gem after rugged start helps Phillies sweep Mets to extend NL East lead
Jesús Luzardo shines for the Phillies with a stellar performance against the Mets. He strikes out 10 batters, reaching 200 strikeouts for the season, despite giving up four runs in the first inning. The Phillies win 6-4 on Thursday night, sweeping the four-game series. Otto Kemp and Bryce Harper provide run support, and Jhoan Duran closes in the ninth. The Phillies extend their … [Read more...] about Luzardo’s 10-strikeout gem after rugged start helps Phillies sweep Mets to extend NL East lead
Astros starting pitcher Hayden Wesneski to have Tommy John surgery
Houston Astros starting pitcher Hayden Wesneski of Houston, Texas will have Tommy John Surgery according to Nick Deeds of MLB Trade Rumors on Sunday. Wesneski will be out the remainder of the 2025 Major League Baseball regular season and a significant portion of the 2026 MLB regular season as well. The estimated recovery time for MLB pitchers after having the Tommy John Surgery … [Read more...] about Astros starting pitcher Hayden Wesneski to have Tommy John surgery
Aaron Judge hits 361st home run to tie Joe DiMaggio for 4th place in Yankees history
Aaron Judge has hit his 361st career home run, tying Hall of Fame outfielder Joe DiMaggio for fourth place in New York Yankees history. The two-time AL MVP went deep twice in the first three innings against the Detroit Tigers, with President Donald Trump in attendance at Yankee Stadium on the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. Judge launched homer No. 360 in the first … [Read more...] about Aaron Judge hits 361st home run to tie Joe DiMaggio for 4th place in Yankees history
Astros starting pitcher Ronel Blanco to have Tommy John Surgery
Houston Astros starting pitcher Ronel Blanco of Santiago, Dominican Republic will have Tommy John Surgery next week according to Steve Adams of MLB Trade Rumors. Astros manager Joe Espada confirmed on Wednesday that Blanco will not be back for the remainder of the 2025 Major League Baseball regular season and is not expected to return for the spring training portion of the 2026 … [Read more...] about Astros starting pitcher Ronel Blanco to have Tommy John Surgery