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A dozen runs was more than enough with the way Justin Wrobleski pitched, but the Dodgers decided to err on the side of caution with one of their most complete offensive efforts of the year, running away with a 12-3 win in Colorado. It’s been an unusually productive early start to the season against left-handed […]
Have no fear! The rally bowl thread is here!
We’ve all had that moment when we’ve spotted an open parking space, only to loop around and realize someone else slid into it before you got there. Thursday night’s Tampa Bay Rays game against the Cincinnati Reds had a similar feeling. Every time the Rays looked like they had an opening, Cincinnati beat them to […]
For one night, it wasn’t swinging bunts or soft jam shots that killed the Phillies pitching staff. Instead, it was hard contact from the Cubs lineup that plagued Nola’s night. Aaron Nola walked back to the mound for his second inning of work in Wrigley, after the offense behind him stranded the bases loaded with […]
It’s another Monday night here at BCB After Dark: the grooviest hipster cafe for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. We’re so glad you decided to join us this evening. We’ve always got room for one more. There’s no cover charge. There are still a few tables available. The hostess will […]
The Atlanta Braves faced the Washington Nationals this evening in hopes of winning their MLB leading sixth straight win behind their new and improved ERA leader, Bryce Elder. The Nationals came into the game scoring the third most runs per game in all of MLB thus far this season, but also have an ERA north […]
The first of three games at Angel Stadium. I figured it would be Angels Stadium. I was there a number of years ago and really enjoyed the park (which means we must have won). One of the games we sat in an area where they had waiters to bring us food and drink so we […]
Michael McGreevy did not have his best stuff Monday night and the Miami Marlins took advantage of his mistakes beating the St. Louis Cardinals 5-3, but Jordan Walker did extend his hitting streak to 15 games. Monday night’s game began as a pitcher’s duel. The Cardinals missed a golden opportunity to score in the top […]
Everyone in baseball has now cleared the 20 game threshold, at which I tend to feel the standings become significant. Of course, there are still 140 games to go, but history has shown us that “It’s still only April” turns out to be much of a defense. In reality, the old adage “You can’t win […]
The Mariners will look to make it three in a row as they begin a new series with A’s on Monday. Emerson Hancock takes the mound for the Mariners. He has a 2.75 FIP and 24.7% K-BB over his first four starts. It’s one of the most remarkable turn arounds in the early going across […]
Road trip! The A’s have departed Sacramento to head north to Seattle, getting ready to take on the division-rival Mariners for a mid-week three-game set. The A’s at 11-11 are tied for the AL West lead so a win tonight would be huge since Texas is off today. A win this evening and the Athletics […]
Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuńa, Jr. was removed from tonight’s game prior to the bottom of the sixth inning after being hit by a pitch on the left wrist by Washington Nationals starting pitcher Jake Irvin. It was the second time in the game Irvin hit Acuńa, Jr. Acuńa, Jr., who was replaced in right […]
With Alex Call batting second, the Dodgers face José Quintana in Coors Field. Monday’s game info
The Scarlet Knights were in need of a series victory in Big Ten play. After getting swept by the top-ranked UCLA Bruins last weekend, Rutgers responded with two wins against Penn State in a high-scoring series at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park in State College. Game One After a slow start led to a scoreless […]
Which team is projected as better? On 20 April, FanGraphs projected the Diamondbacks to win more games (82 vs 68). Only the Rockies were projected to win less games than the White Sox. The Diamondbacks are better in four top-level comparisons. White Sox Player to Watch. Munetaka Murakami is a player worth watching. Power Batter. […]
Riding a two-game winning streak, the Rockies (9-13) will take on the Dodgers (15-6) today to see if they can win their third series of the season. After falling 7-1 to L.A. on Friday, the Rockies have won the last two showdowns 4-3 and 9-6. LHP Jose Quintana (0-1, 5.63 ERA) will be on the […]
Go get ‘em, Colin.
The Orioles kick off a three-game series against a Royals team that brings the AL’s worst record into the series. An early test for the O’s as they try to avoid last year’s fate is whether they can rally when facing a scuffling squad while dealing with their own problems. They were able to do […]
Cardinals Rumor: RB Jeremiyah Love 3rd Overall The Arizona Cardinals may be about to make the most surprising pick of the first round. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, there is “growing chatter in league circles” that Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love is a genuine option for Arizona at third overall in this week’s NFL [...]
Red Sox pitching prospect John Holobetz has been named the Eastern League Pitcher of the Week for the week of April 13-19, Minor League Baseball announced on Monday. Holobetz was excellent in his last start for Double-A Portland this past Saturday. Going up against Altoona on the road at PNG Field, the 23-year-old right-hander allowed … Continue reading "Red Sox’ John Holobetz named Eastern League Pitcher of the Week"
Well, uh, woof. After spending the weekend getting blasted by the Yankees and some minor-sounding infighting, the Royals ended a disastrous six-game road trip on a real heater, losers of seven in a row. The vibes are not good as the Royals are tied with the Mets for the worst record in baseball at 7-15. […]
The early-season struggles of Edwin Díaz reached its logical conclusion on Monday, with the Dodgers closer placed on the 15-day injured list ahead of the team’s series finale against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver. The team says Díaz has loose bodies in his right elbow, and will undergo arthroscopic surgery. Díaz’s surgery […]
The St. Louis Cardinals road trip continues as they do battle with the Miami Marlins Monday night at LoanDepot Park. Michael McGreevy (1-1 with a 2.49 ERA) will start for the Cardinals while Max Meyer (1-0 with a 4.12 ERA) will be on the mound for the Marlins. First pitch scheduled for 5:40pm central time.
The Cincinnati Reds look to continue their winning ways as they begin a series on the Gulf Coast of Florida against the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday evening. Rhett Lowder will get the start, with first pitch set for 6:40 PM ET. The two teams will line up like this: Today’s Lineups REDS RAYS TJ […]
Go Rays!