Yordan Alvarez Injury Update: Houston Astros Slugger Could Miss Four Weeks with Strained Right Oblique

2023-06-15 12:10:22 HOUSTON — Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez could miss at least four weeks with a strained right oblique. Dana Brown, general manager of the Astros, said Wednesday that the Cuban player underwent an MRI that confirmed the diagnosis. “That’s why we’re confident that it will come back sometime in the four-plus week period, … Read more

Milestones and Homers: Astros Defeat Nationals 6-1 in Latin American Showcase

2023-06-14 03:33:13 HOUSTON — Mauricio Dubón, Kyle Tucker, Martín Maldonado and Chas McCormick homered to back up a strong start from rookie Hunter Brown, and the Houston Astros beat the Washington Nationals 6-1 on Tuesday. The night provided several hitting milestones for Latin American players in Houston. José Abreu had two hits and reached 1,501 … Read more

Spencer Torkelson’s heroics lead Detroit to comeback victory over Atlanta Braves

2023-06-13 13:54:46 DETROIT — Spencer Torkelson sparked a three-run ninth-inning rally off Raisel Iglesias with a two-run home run and hit the game-winning single in the tenth as Detroit beat the Detroit Braves 6-5 Monday night. Atlanta and end the Tigers’ nine-game losing streak. Andy Ibanez started the flip after trailing 4-0 with a homer … Read more

Nathan Eovaldi leads Texas Rangers to victory over Tampa Bay Rays in clash of best records

2023-06-11 19:57:19 ST. PETERSBURG — Nathan Eovaldi became the second pitcher with nine wins this major league season, Corey Seager had five hits and four RBIs, and the Texas Rangers beat the Tampa Bay Rays 8-4 Saturday. In a matchup between the teams with the best records this season, Eovaldi (9-2) allowed four runs and … Read more

Atlanta Braves Win 7th Straight with Acuña and Ozuna’s Two-Run Homers: Best Record in the National League

2023-06-11 09:03:55 ATLANTA — Ronald Acuña Jr. and Marcell Ozuna hit two-run homers in the second inning off MacKenzie Gore, and the Atlanta Braves won their seventh straight, beating the Washington Nationals 6-4 on Saturday. . After racking up five electrifying comeback victories, the Braves avoided any suspense this time. They took the lead early … Read more

San Francisco Giants Sweep Colorado Rockies for Seventh Straight Series Win at Coors Field

2023-06-09 12:54:01 DENVER — Brandon Crawford hit a pinch-hit RBI double to ignite a three-run ninth inning, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Colorado Rockies for the 11th time Thursday, 6-4. Michael Conforto and Thairo Estrada homered to help San Francisco sweep its seventh straight series against Colorado. Scott Alexander (5-0) got the win … Read more