RJ Hamster
Baseball’s hottest team cracks Rankings Top
Monday, April 27
TOP NEWS
Baseball’s hottest club enters Power Rankings Top 5
A 10-game win streak saw the Cubs soar into the Top 5 of the Power Rankings for the first time this season. How does everyone else stack up as the first full month draws to a close?
With 3-hit outburst, Ohtani’s bat may finally be waking up after slow start
D-backs relish Mexico City Series atmosphere in thrilling comeback victory
Breslow, Kennedy explain Red Sox shakeup, emphasize ‘belief in the players’
All you need to know about Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy
Gil optioned to Triple-A after rough start in Houston
Sale moves into 7th place among lefties on all-time strikeout list
Torkelson homers in 5th straight game to tie Tigers record
Trout sets Angels franchise record with 797th career extra-base hit
Judge’s birthday blast not enough to prevent end of Yanks’ win streak
Rockies continue to stand tall with sweep of Mets
TOP PERFORMANCES
Longest Home Run
Manny Machado
436 ft
3rd Inning
Hardest Base Hit
Fernando Tatis Jr.
112.2 mph
7th Inning
Fastest Strikeout
Ryne Stanek
101 mph
8th Inning
Decisive Play
Royals
76.6% WPA
10th Inning
Single shy of cycle, MLB-season-high 20-game hit streak
2nd multi-HR game in Mexico, 4 Mexico HRs most in MLB
Career-high 12 K’s are most by LHP in MLB this season
10th in MLB with .946 OPS after 3-hit, 4-RBI day
1st home run and 1st triple of season
PLAY A SPORCLE BASEBALL QUIZ!
MUST-SEE PLAY
Marcelo Mayer survived an encounter with a tarp to pull off a spectacular grab.
STAFF PICKS
1 newcomer on each team making a strong early impression
Whether they are rookies just starting out or veterans on a new club, these players have quickly endeared themselves to their new teams and fanbases with red-hot starts.
5 series to watch this week
An NL Wild Card Series rematch between the red-hot Cubs and Padres and a pair of division showdowns highlight the most intriguing upcoming matchups.
Inclusive event helps everyone Play Ball
Children and young adults with Down syndrome had the opportunity to learn from past and present Major League players at a Play Ball event in Mexico City.
17 players receive their Golden Tickets
The Athletes Unlimited Softball League invited 17 top college players to next month’s AUSL College Draft to find out where they will begin their pro careers.
SCOREBOARD
BOS 5
BAL 3
PHI 2
ATL 6
CLE 2
TOR 4
DET 8
CIN 3
COL 3
NYM 1
COL 3
NYM 0
MIN 2
TB 4
WSH 2
CWS 1
NYY 4
HOU 7
PIT 0
MIL 5
SEA 3
STL 2
ATH 2
TEX 1
SD 7
AZ 12
MIA 3
SF 6
LAA 9
KC 11
CHC 0
LAD 6
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