June 16, 201610 yr James Shields got traded to the white sox. In his 3 starts he has given up 24 runs. Before tonight, Kershaw had given up 18 runs all year.
June 17, 201610 yr Cubs are expected to call up elite C prospect Wilson Contreras today. Cubs love to have 3 catchers on the roster.
June 21, 201610 yr Author Cubs are expected to call up elite C prospect Wilson Contreras today. Cubs love to have 3 catchers on the roster. He went yard on the first MLB pitch he saw.
June 21, 201610 yr Author We are close to 3 months into the season. Kershaw has given up 7 walks. 141 Ks.
June 21, 201610 yr We are close to 3 months into the season. Kershaw has given up 7 walks. 141 Ks. An amazing stat. Curious question...from an umpire's point of view...is this stat self-perpetuating? And by that, I mean even if he has an "off day"...will he get enough borderline calls that go his way, simply because of his reputation going into the game?
June 21, 201610 yr Author An amazing stat. Curious question...from an umpire's point of view...is this stat self-perpetuating? And by that, I mean even if he has an "off day"...will he get enough borderline calls that go his way, simply because of his reputation going into the game? I won't speak for a MLB umpire. I will say that if a pitcher consistently throws strikes the human brain takes over on borderline pitches.
June 23, 201610 yr Author On this date in 1917 Babe Ruth walked the first batter of the game and got ejected. Relief pitcher picked the runner off of first and then retired 26 in a row.
June 25, 201610 yr On this date in 1917 Babe Ruth walked the first batter of the game and got ejected. Relief pitcher picked the runner off of first and then retired 26 in a row. Amazing how didferent the game was back then.
June 25, 201610 yr Freaking Melvin BJ Upton. Stinks with the Braves. He's actually not terrible with the Padres.
June 25, 201610 yr Author George Springer has a triple and grand slam tonite. IN THE FIRST INNING E Volquez line: 1 IP 8 H 12 R 11 ER First SP since 1895 to allow 12 runs in 1 inning or less.
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