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Weston Wilson becomes first Philadelphia Phillies rookie to hit for the cycle

MLB // 1 month ago

Weston Wilson becomes first Philadelphia Phillies rookie to hit for the cycle

Aug. 16 (UPI) -- Weston Wilson started his night with a strikeout, but then became the first Philadelphia Phillies rookie to hit for the cycle in a thrashing of the Washington Nationals in Philadelphia.

New York Yankees' Aaron Judge becomes fastest to hit 300th home run

MLB // 1 month ago

New York Yankees' Aaron Judge becomes fastest to hit 300th home run

Aug. 15 (UPI) -- New York Yankees star got the green light and tortured a 3-0 sinker, smacking it into the left field bullpen to become the fastest player in MLB history to reach 300 career home runs in a win over the Chicago White Sox.

Juan Soto leads Yankees over White Sox with first three-homer game

MLB // 1 month ago

Juan Soto leads Yankees over White Sox with first three-homer game

Aug. 14 (UPI) -- Juan Soto hit nearly 1,200 feet in home runs as part of his first three-homer performance to spark a 4-1 win over the Chicago White Sox and put his New York Yankees back in first place in the American League East.

Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran apologizes for aiming homophobic slur at fan

MLB // 1 month ago

Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran apologizes for aiming homophobic slur at fan

Aug. 12 (UPI) -- Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran issued an apology after he shouted a homophobic slur at a fan during a loss to the Houston Astros in Boston.

White Sox fire manager Pedro Grifol amid 28-89 season

MLB // 2 months ago

White Sox fire manager Pedro Grifol amid 28-89 season

Aug. 8 (UPI) -- The Chicago White Sox, who own MLB's worst record, fired manager Pedro Grifol, the franchise announced Thursday. Grifol posted an 89-190 record over the last two seasons.

White Sox snap record losing streak at 21 games

MLB // 2 months ago

White Sox snap record losing streak at 21 games

Aug. 7 (UPI) -- Left fielder Andrew Benintendi hit a two-run homer and the Chicago White Sox never looked back, beating the Oakland Athletics 5-1 to snap their American League record-tying losing streak at 21 games in Oakland, Calif.

Ex-MLB pitcher Reyes Moronta, 31, dies after traffic accident

MLB // 2 months ago

Ex-MLB pitcher Reyes Moronta, 31, dies after traffic accident

July 29 (UPI) -- Former MLB pitcher Reyes Moronta has died after being involved in a traffic accident in the Dominican Republic. He was 31.

Mariners trade for Rays All-Star OF Randy Arozarena

MLB // 2 months ago

Mariners trade for Rays All-Star OF Randy Arozarena

July 26 (UPI) -- The Seattle Mariners traded for former Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena, adding All-Star firepower to their ailing lineup, they announced Friday.

Angels' Mike Trout experiences left knee soreness, exits first rehab game

MLB // 2 months ago

Angels' Mike Trout experiences left knee soreness, exits first rehab game

July 24 (UPI) -- Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout suffered a setback during his journey back to MLB stadiums, leaving early in his first minor league rehab game because of left knee soreness, the team announced.

Jesus Sanchez hits Marlins' fastest homer, sparks win over Orioles

MLB // 2 months ago

Jesus Sanchez hits Marlins' fastest homer, sparks win over Orioles

MIAMI, July 23 (UPI) -- Jesus Sanchez could have blinked on Tuesday and missed watching his 12th homer of the season, which sparked a win over the Baltimore Orioles. His 429-foot blast was the fastest homer hit this year by the Miami Marlins.

Beltre, Helton, Leyland, Mauer inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame

MLB // 2 months ago

Beltre, Helton, Leyland, Mauer inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame

July 21 (UPI) -- Three star players and a World Series winning manager were inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y., on Sunday, their past and paths to the Big Leagues completely different.

Braves to sign ex-Phillies utility player Whit Merrifield

MLB // 2 months ago

Braves to sign ex-Phillies utility player Whit Merrifield

July 22 (UPI) -- The Atlanta Braves agreed to a one-year, $8 million deal with free agent utility player Whit Merrifield.

Shohei Ohtani smashes 30th homer out of Dodger Stadium

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Shohei Ohtani smashes 30th homer out of Dodger Stadium

July 22 (UPI) -- Fans were out of luck trying to catch Shohei Ohtani's latest home run, with the Los Angeles Dodgers star belting the 473-foot shot out of Dodger Stadium in a 9-6 triumph over the Boston Red Sox.

MLB All-Star Game: Jarren Duran, Juan Soto lead AL past NL

MLB // 2 months ago

MLB All-Star Game: Jarren Duran, Juan Soto lead AL past NL

July 17 (UPI) -- Jarren Duran hit a go-ahead, two-run homer to secure MVP honors, while Juan Soto raked a two-run double to lead the American League past the National League in the 2024 MLB All-Star Game in Arlington, Texas.

Ingrid Andress says she was drunk singing national anthem at Home Run Derby

MLB // 2 months ago

Ingrid Andress says she was drunk singing national anthem at Home Run Derby

July 16 (UPI) -- Singer Ingrid Andress said she was drunk during her highly criticized performance of the national anthem before the 2024 MLB Home Run Derby.

Home Run Derby: Dodgers' Teoscar Hernandez out-slugs Royals' Bobby Witt Jr.

MLB // 2 months ago

Home Run Derby: Dodgers' Teoscar Hernandez out-slugs Royals' Bobby Witt Jr.

July 16 (UPI) -- Teoscar Hernandez hammered 49 home runs, including 14 in the final round, to become the first Los Angeles Dodgers player to win a Home Run Derby title at the 2024 edition of the event in Arlington, Texas.

MLB Home Run Derby: Pete Alonso, Bobby Witt Jr. favored in slugfest

MLB // 2 months ago

MLB Home Run Derby: Pete Alonso, Bobby Witt Jr. favored in slugfest

July 15 (UPI) -- Pete Alonso and Bobby Witt Jr. are expected to be the top contenders at the 2024 Home Run Derby. The annual slugfest will be held Monday at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.

Australian Travis Bazzana, switch-pitcher Jurrangelo Cijntje highlight MLB Draft

MLB // 2 months ago

Australian Travis Bazzana, switch-pitcher Jurrangelo Cijntje highlight MLB Draft

July 15 (UPI) -- Former Oregon State infielder Travis Bazzana headlined the 2024 MLB Draft as the No. 1 overall selection by the Cleveland Guardians. Switch-pitcher Jurrangelo Cijntje was among other notable Day 1 selections.

Pirates rookie pitcher Paul Skenes named National League All-Star starter

MLB // 2 months ago

Pirates rookie pitcher Paul Skenes named National League All-Star starter

July 12 (UPI) -- Rookie pitching phenom Paul Skenes will take his 100-mph fastballs to the mound as the starting pitcher for the National League at the 2024 MLB All-Star Game, Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo announced Friday.

Rays stop paying Wander Franco's $182M contract after sex trafficking charges

MLB // 2 months ago

Rays stop paying Wander Franco's $182M contract after sex trafficking charges

July 11 (UPI) -- The Tampa Bay Rays have stopped payment on Wander Franco's $182 million contract after he was placed on MLB's restricted list, sources familiar with the transaction told UPI.

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