RJ Hamster
Are we watching hardest-throwing starter ever?


Tuesday, May 19
TOP NEWS

From being no-hit for 8 innings … to walk-off winners!
In a span of just six pitches, the Angels went from potentially being no-hit for the first time since 1999 to a wild walk-off win on Zach Neto’s two-run homer off A’s starter J.T. Ginn.

Mets achieve rare extra-inning feat not seen in 43 years

D-backs’ offense finds its groove to start important 13-game stretch

A night after collapse, Bednar refuses to buckle, nailing down comeback win

Miller shows he’s human, but just barely, before shutting down Dodgers

Emerson’s family missed his MLB debut. They didn’t miss his 1st MLB HR

Stott’s clutch HR rallies Phils to 5th straight win after Painter’s efficient start

Brewers earn decisive win in series opener vs. division-rival Cubs

Rays’ high-powered offense strikes again with season-high 16 runs

PCA regrets ‘choice of words’ in exchange with White Sox fan

Skubal encouraged by symptom-free bullpen session at Comerica

Cole’s next start could be in Bronx after touching 99.6 mph at Triple-A
TOP PERFORMANCES


Longest Home Run
Brett Baty
451 ft
4th Inning

Hardest Base Hit
Junior Caminero
116.8 mph
2nd Inning

Fastest Strikeout
Didier Fuentes
99.7 mph
6th Inning

Decisive Play
Phillies
62% WPA
8th Inning

7th career grand slam; 1.000 OPS in last 25 games

9th in Marlins history to hit a grand slam as No. 9 hitter

7 scoreless IP vs. LAD; 1 R or fewer in 3 straight starts

4 hits; matched career highs in RBIs (4) and runs (4)

2nd in MLB this season to carry no-hitter into 9th (Messick)

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MUST-SEE PLAY

TJ Rumfield conveniently takes a seat in his dugout after ending the 1st with an impressive tumbling catch.
STAFF PICKS

Nobody brings heat like Miz. Maybe nobody … ever
In a baseball world already obsessed with velocity, Jacob Misiorowski is (probably) the hardest-throwing starting pitcher of all time, and you get to see him, right now.
Who are leading All-MLB candidates?
Two months into the season, MLB.com’s panel of experts predicted who they think will ultimately deserve All-MLB consideration.

‘I wanted it to be a place to show appreciation’
You know all about the Hall of Fame, that hallowed Cooperstown landmark. But we’re here to tell you about the Hall of Pretty Good, which is expressly built for remembering some guys. And those guys are proud to be recognized.

Do you believe in magic?
Ever since the $20 wand reliever Jordan Leasure ordered online found its way into the hands of injured pitcher Mike Vasil, the White Sox are 13-5. Coincidence? It’s pretty clear there’s some mystique surrounding this upstart team.

Pair of unheralded sluggers take home weekly honors for 1st time
Angel Martínez has broken out as the dangerous bat the Guardians have been searching for, while Gavin Sheets is emerging as one of the most clutch hitters in baseball for the Padres.

Dodgers vs. Padres on MLB Network
The best of the NL West continue their series in San Diego as the Padres host the Dodgers at 9:30 p.m. ET(or Giants vs. D-backs).
SCOREBOARD

CLE 8
DET 2

BAL 6
TB 16

CIN 4
PHI 5

ATL 0
MIA 12

NYM 16
WSH 7

TOR 6
NYY 7

BOS 3
KC 1

HOU 3
MIN 6

MIL 9
CHC 3

TEX 6
COL 7

ATH 1
LAA 2

LAD 0
SD 1

SF 2
AZ 12

CWS 1
SEA 6






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