Author: John Flanigan

All Star Game Recap: American League Wins Thriller 8-6 in Ten Innings

The American League All-Stars defeated the National League All-Stars 8-6 in the 89th Major League Baseball All-Star Game on Tuesday night at Nationals Park. Pitching National League Max Scherzer was dialed in in the first, striking out both Mookie Betts and Jose Altuve, and stranding runners on the corners. He allowed a solo shot leading off the second, but was able to settle down and end his...

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Bryce Harper Wins 2018 Home Run Derby In-Front of Home Crowd

The Major League Baseball All Star break kicked off tonight with the 2018 T-Mobile Home Run Derby. The eight competitors displayed some of their raw power at Nationals Park. This years contestants made up the youngest field ever. Round 1:  1 Jesus Aguilar vs 8 Rhys Hoskins Aguilar HR Total: 12 Aguilar Furthest HR: 428 FT Hoskins HR Total: 17 Hoskins Furthest HR: 463 FT The rookie Hoskins put on...

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Mets First Half Report Cards: Outfielders

The first half of the seasons has been rather disappointing for the New York Mets. They are not nearly getting the production they hoped for out of their big bats. With that being said, here are our 2018 First Half Reports Cards for the New York Mets outfielders. Jay Bruce – Much like most of the other moves they made this offseason, resigning Bruce has not worked out for Sandy Alderson...

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Scherzer to Start ASG, DeGrom to Follow

For the second straight year, Max Scherzer and Chris Sale will start the MLB All-Star Game on Tuesday night at Nationals Park. This is the first time since 1940 that both starters have faced off against each other in back-to-back years. Scherzer is starting for the third time in his career, and is the first reigning Cy Young winner to start an All-Star game in his home park. Scherzer is 12-5...

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MLB Rumor Roundup: Baltimore Progressing Towards Manny Deal

Good afternoon baseball fans! With the trade deadline rapidly approaching, here are some of the latest rumors flying around the league. Manny Update Baltimore is said to be progressing towards a Manny Machado deal. According to Jon Heyman of Fancred, there are about five teams still in on the slugger. The Brewers, Phillies, and Dodgers are being considered as teams in the top tier, with...

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