Framber Valdez Denies Intentionally Hitting Cesar Salazar

9 months ago

Framber Valdez Denies Intentionally Hitting Cesar Salazar

Valdez apologized after a 93 mph pitch struck catcher Salazar in Astros' 7-1 loss to Yankees. The incident followed Trent Grisham’s grand slam, sparking questions of intent. “It was not intentional… we got crossed up,” Valdez said. Salazar agreed: “No, me and Framber we actually have a really good relationship.” Both insisted the matter is resolved.

By Tanish Chachra

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Rafael Devers Sparks Benches-Clearing Incident in Giants-Rockies Game

9 months ago

Rafael Devers Sparks Benches-Clearing Incident in Giants-Rockies Game

Devers’ 30th homer fueled chaos in San Francisco’s 7-4 win at Coors Field. Kyle Freeland shouted at him rounding first, prompting benches to clear. Matt Chapman, Willy Adames, and Freeland were ejected, though no punches landed. Devers, traded from Boston in June, became the first Giants player since Barry Bonds in 2004 to hit 30 homers.

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Cal Raleigh Closes on Mickey Mantle and Ken Griffey Jr. Records

9 months ago

Cal Raleigh Closes on Mickey Mantle and Ken Griffey Jr. Records

Raleigh crushed his 51st homer, extending his catcher record and closing on Mantle’s 54 for switch-hitters. The 371-foot blast tied Todd Hundley for second-most in a season by a catcher at 41 behind Javy López’s 42. Raleigh is also five shy of Griffey Jr.’s Mariners record of 56. He leads MLB by two over Kyle Schwarber.

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Twins Draw Record-Low September Crowd at Target Field

9 months ago

Twins Draw Record-Low September Crowd at Target Field

The Twins’ 12-3 loss to the White Sox came before just 11,271 fans, the smallest September crowd in Target Field history. With Bark at the Park Night adding 300 dogs, photos showed barely 100 fans in some sections. Minnesota, out of the playoff race and fielding hitters under .215, is on pace for its lowest-ever season attendance.

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Mets Weigh Minor League Demotion for Kodai Senga

9 months ago

Mets Weigh Minor League Demotion for Kodai Senga

Senga’s 6.56 ERA over his last eight starts has the Mets exploring options, including a minor league stint he can block under contract. “Everything is on the table,” manager Carlos Mendoza said. A decision is expected by Friday. Rookie Nolan McLean (1.37 ERA in four starts) and Jonah Tong are providing rotation stability amid the bullpen uncertainty.

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Dodgers Push Back Shohei Ohtani’s Start Due to Illness

9 months ago

Dodgers Push Back Shohei Ohtani’s Start Due to Illness

Cough and congestion forced the Dodgers to push back Ohtani’s next outing, as several teammates also deal with the same bug. He’s slated to pitch later this weekend in Baltimore. With the playoff race tightening, manager Dave Roberts is reshuffling the rotation while keeping Ohtani’s health the priority heading into the crucial September postseason stretch.

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