All articles tagged with #home run
Kyle Schwarber hit his 350th career homer as the Philadelphia Phillies edged the San Francisco Giants 3-2, part of a 2026 season in which he has 10 homers. The piece notes Schwarber produced two more homers in his first 1,321 games than Babe Ruth did, though Ruth finished with 714 career homers (with Bonds and Aaron leading the all-time list). Philadelphia remains 11-19, sitting fourth in the NL East, in need of more of Schwarber’s power.
In a ninth-inning moment against the Texas Rangers, Pirates slugger Oneil Cruz hit a 116.9 mph homer—the hardest of the season so far—that ricocheted off the top of the foul pole and into the top deck, a rare and memorable blast in an otherwise routine MLB game.
An Oregon Ducks true freshman launched a 496-foot homer in Champaign, a moment that’s igniting hype and online skepticism about measurements, wind, and equipment. The piece praises the blast, notes critics’ nitpicks (metal bat, juiced balls, etc.), and even tosses in Bryce Harper comparisons, while musing on how internet narratives shape perception. It closes with a reminder to enjoy college baseball season despite the chatter.
Angels star Mike Trout capped a standout four-game set in The Bronx by homering for the fifth time and becoming the first visiting player to homer in four straight games at Yankee Stadium, as Los Angeles rolled to an 11-4 win. Trout’s series included two homers on Monday and a go-ahead shot on Wednesday, with Jo Adell adding a grand slam on Thursday to seal the victory; Judge lauded Trout as the greatest, and Trout sits near the top of the league with seven homers after the series.
Aaron Judge homered twice, including a 456-foot two-run shot in the first and a solo shot in the sixth (his sixth of the season), as the Yankees beat the Angels 11-10 in The Bronx to snap a five-game skid. The performance gave Judge his 47th career multi-homer game, moving past Mickey Mantle for the Yankees’ franchise mark and giving him the MLB all-time lead in multi-homer games, while New York’s bullpen hiccups and late drama kept it a tense finish.
Covers spotlights Sunday’s top MLB home-run props: Austin Riley (+400) against Seth Lugo, Roman Anthony (+390) and Gunnar Henderson (+285), plus a mammoth +12027 HR parlay, with matchup context and game times (around 1:35–1:40 p.m. ET) and notes that odds are current at publication.
Seton Hall star Justin Ford suffered a freak injury during a moon-shot home run, twisting his foot and leaving the game; a pinch-runner finished the plate appearance, and Ford’s season appears to be over.
The Los Angeles Dodgers won their second consecutive World Series by defeating the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 in a dramatic 11th-inning Game 7, highlighted by Will Smith's game-winning homer and Miguel Rojas's tying home run in the ninth, marking the Dodgers as the first repeat champions in 25 years and showcasing a series full of historic moments.
Julio Rodríguez hit a three-run home run to give the Seattle Mariners an early lead in Game 2 of the ALCS, helping them to a 10-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays and taking a 2-0 series lead.
Aaron Judge, despite a challenging postseason, continues to be a dominant figure in baseball, having set records and won MVP awards, with a narrative centered around his remarkable home run that cements his status among Yankees legends.
Joel Sherman highlights Aaron Judge's legendary postseason home run and the Yankees' overall epic game, emphasizing Judge's impact and the bullpen's crucial role in keeping the season alive.
The Dodgers dominated the Reds 10-5 in the wild-card series opener, showcasing strong hitting and pitching, but their bullpen's struggles remain a concern. The team is confident about advancing, especially with ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto on the mound, but questions about bullpen stability persist as they prepare for the next round against the Phillies.
A Mariners fan who caught Cal Raleigh's 60th home run ball gave it to a child in exchange for a signed bat and a field viewing invitation, and the fan and his family met Raleigh, as Raleigh continues to chase the AL record for home runs in a season.
A Mariners fan who caught Cal Raleigh's historic 60th home run ball chose to give it to a 12-year-old boy, Marcus Ruelos, demonstrating a heartfelt act of kindness that highlights the true spirit of sportsmanship and generosity, rather than financial gain.
A fan named Alberto asked Angels star Mike Trout for a catch on the field after Trout hit his 400th career home run, creating a memorable moment that combined sports achievement with a personal connection, as Trout signed memorabilia and played catch with the fan and his son.