Jun 12, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez (59) reacts after striking out the Chicago White Sox with the bases loaded to end the top of the first inning at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images Framber Valdez is one of the hottest pitchers in the majors, and the left-hander…
Jul 17, 2025; Portrush, IRL; Jon Rahm tees off on the 3rd hole during the first round of The 153rd Open Championship golf tournament at Royal Portrush. Mandatory Credit: Mike Frey-Imagn Images Lee Westwood’s tie for 34th at The Open Championship vaulted him 3,759 spots in the Official World Golf Ranking. Now at No. 930,…
Jun 9, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Shane Baz (11) pitches against the Boston Red Sox during the first inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images Jake Mangum went 4-for-6 with two RBIs for the Tampa Bay Rays, who scored twice in the 11th inning to upend the host…
Jun 15, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs first baseman Michael Busch (29) celebrates after hitting a double against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the first inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images Both National League Central rivals know that mid-June is far too early to call the division, but the first-place Chicago Cubs…
When does a minuscule chance feel like a big deal? When it has anything to do with Shohei Ohtani. So while Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said this week that Ohtani has a “north of zero” chance of pitching before the All-Star break, it was not exactly a signal to start gobbling up tickets….
May 30, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres starting pitcher Nick Pivetta (27) delivers during the first inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images The calendar says it’s early June, but Padres third baseman Manny Machado swears time disappeared during San Diego’s road trip. “It’s been a…
May 10, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. (43) walks off the mound after a pitching change during the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images Houston Astros right-hander Lance McCullers Jr.’s rough outing on the mound on Saturday night turned uglier when…
May 16, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. (43) comes off the field after pitching against the Texas Rangers during the fourth inning at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. hired 24-hour security for his family after receiving online death threats earlier…
Jun 8, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; Boston Red Sox catcher Carlos Narváez (75) is greeted at home plate by designated hitter Rafael Devers (11) after hitting a three-run home run against the New York Yankees during the sixth inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images Carlos Narvaez hit a three-run homer against…
May 23, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas (39) pitches against Arizona Diamondbacks designated hitter Pavin Smith (26) during the fourth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images The St. Louis Cardinals might be feeling comfortable in close games because they’ve played quite a few. They’ll try…
