Kyle Schwarber Second on All-Time List Behind Babe Ruth After Dominant Start With Phillies

7 minutes ago

Kyle Schwarber Second on All-Time List Behind Babe Ruth After Dominant Start With Phillies

Schwarber is second only to Ruth in terms of having the most home runs in the first five seasons with a team. The 4x All-Star, currently on 222 homers, is 13 away from tying Ruth's record with the Yankees. Mark McGwire (220, Cardinals), Ralph Kiner (2015, Pirates), Alex Rodriguez (208, Yankees), and David Ortiz (208, Red Sox) are the closest.


By Ankit Sharma

Other articles from MLB

Matt Chapman Will Undergo Season-Ending Surgery in Big Blow to Giants

about 1 hour ago

Matt Chapman Will Undergo Season-Ending Surgery in Big Blow to Giants

The procedure is expected to repair a hernia and a core muscle tear. Chapman, in the middle of his worst offensive campaign, hasn't made an appearance since June 30. His .652 OPS ranks 18th out of 23 third basemen with at least 350 base appearances this season. The Giants sit at 49-69.

By Ankit Sharma

Tigers Climb Into Second as AL Central and Wild Card Races Heat Up

about 6 hours ago

Tigers Climb Into Second as AL Central and Wild Card Races Heat Up

Detroit has surged into second place in the AL Central after beating San Francisco on August 9. The Tigers are now three games behind the White Sox and sit one game behind the Rangers for the final AL Wild Card spot. Detroit has made a sharp rise since the trade deadline, keeping its playoff hopes alive despite a rough season.

By Abhay Aggarwal

Skubal Trade Turns Into Early Twist as Dodgers Struggle, Tigers Thrive

about 7 hours ago

Skubal Trade Turns Into Early Twist as Dodgers Struggle, Tigers Thrive

Since the August 2 trade that sent Tarik Skubal from Detroit to Los Angeles, the Dodgers have gone 1-6, the worst record in MLB during that span. Meanwhile, the Tigers are 5-2, tied for MLB’s third-best mark. The early results have created an amusing twist: Detroit is thriving while Los Angeles struggles after acquiring the two-time Cy Young winner star.

By Abhay Aggarwal

Tarik Skubal Makes Dodgers Home Debut Against Royals

about 8 hours ago

Tarik Skubal Makes Dodgers Home Debut Against Royals

Tarik Skubal is set to make his first home start in a Dodgers uniform when Los Angeles hosts the Royals. The reigning AL Cy Young winner will take the mound at Dodger Stadium, giving fans their first chance to see him start at home since joining the Dodgers. Skubal’s arrival adds another elite arm to an already formidable Los Angeles rotation.

By Abhay Aggarwal

Schlittler vs. Cease: AL Cy Young Race Heading for a Thrilling Finish

about 10 hours ago

Schlittler vs. Cease: AL Cy Young Race Heading for a Thrilling Finish

The American League Cy Young race is tightening between Cam Schlittler and Dylan Cease. Schlittler owns a 2.21 ERA, 0.93 WHIP and 11.17 K/9 across 146.2 innings, while Cease has a 2.28 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 13.11 K/9 in 126.1 innings. Cease holds the slight fWAR edge, 4.7 to 4.6, setting up a fascinating finish for both elite arms.

By Abhay Aggarwal

Never miss an update! Download our app now.