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Sal Stewart’s Two-Homer Day Sparks Reds in a Night of MLB Drama
sports1 month ago

Sal Stewart’s Two-Homer Day Sparks Reds in a Night of MLB Drama

On Jackie Robinson Day, MLB honors and headlines surge as tributes fill ballparks and the MLBPA leadership shakeup unfolds with the firing of COO Xavier James and head of HR Michael O’Neill amid a DOJ probe. On the field, Sal Stewart powers the Reds with a three-run homer in the first and a second three-run shot for his first career multi-homer game in an 8-3 win over the Giants, while the Yankees pull off a ninth-inning walk-off in the Bronx and Shohei Ohtani shines for the Dodgers in an 8-2 win over the Mets. Highlights also include pitching gems from Shota Imanaga and Bryce Elder, plus various injury notes and roster moves.

via Pitcher List|
#baseball#jackie-robinson-day#mlb
White Sox Anthem Singer Collapses on Field, Taken to Hospital
sports1 month ago

White Sox Anthem Singer Collapses on Field, Taken to Hospital

During pregame on Jackie Robinson Day in Chicago, longtime White Sox anthem singer Gerald Chaney collapsed on the field while performing 'Lift Every Voice and Sing,' was treated by EMTs and taken to the hospital as the game against the Rays was delayed about 12 minutes. Chaney, a veteran anthem performer and Chicago Public Schools teacher, has long been associated with multiple teams and was described by the White Sox as alert and receiving further treatment.

via New York Post|
#anthem-singer#gerald-chaney#jackie-robinson-day
"Rangers vs. Astros: Weekend Recap and Predictions"
sports3 years ago

"Rangers vs. Astros: Weekend Recap and Predictions"

The Texas Rangers lost to the Houston Astros, but dodged a bullet when initial indications showed that pitcher Jon Gray wasn't seriously injured after taking a hard comebacker off the arm. The Rangers and Astros celebrated Jackie Robinson Day with high school baseball and softball players. Jeff Wilson's Sunday Read discusses the Rangers' relevance, while David Laurila's Sunday Notes column is up at Fangraphs.

via Lone Star Ball|
#baseball#houston-astros#jackie-robinson-day
"Anthony Volpe: Yankees' Rising Star on Bases and Beyond"
sports3 years ago

"Anthony Volpe: Yankees' Rising Star on Bases and Beyond"

Yankees' shortstop Anthony Volpe stole three bases in a game against the Twins, becoming the first Yankee to do so since Ichiro Suzuki in 2012. Volpe has established himself as a premier baserunner and has reached base more often in recent games. The Yankees may activate Josh Donaldson from the injured list soon, but manager Aaron Boone has not confirmed when. The Yankees celebrated Jackie Robinson Day by hosting the 2023 class of the Yankees-CUNY Sport Management Mentoring Program.

via New York Post |
#aaron-boone#anthony-volpe#jackie-robinson-day
Dodgers suffer loss to Cubs despite Taillon's solid performance.
sports3 years ago

Dodgers suffer loss to Cubs despite Taillon's solid performance.

David Peralta's walk-off single in the ninth inning lifted the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 2-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Jackie Robinson Day. The Dodgers struggled to get hits throughout the game, but rookies James Outman and Miguel Vargas sparked a rally in the ninth inning, putting runners on second and third. Peralta, a 35-year-old veteran who hadn't played since Wednesday, grounded a single into right field to score Outman and Vargas, giving the Dodgers their first walk-off win of the season.

via Los Angeles Times|
#cubs#david-peralta#dodgers
Yu Chang's Heroics Lead Red Sox to Victory over Angels.
sports3 years ago

Yu Chang's Heroics Lead Red Sox to Victory over Angels.

The Boston Red Sox defeated the Los Angeles Angels 9-7 in the second game of their four-game series at Fenway Park. Yu Chang hit a homer in the fourth inning to give the Red Sox a 5-4 lead and then hit a single in the eighth inning to score two runs and secure the win. The victory came on Jackie Robinson Day, and Chang credited the team for giving him consistent opportunities to play despite his early-season struggles.

via NESN|
#boston-red-sox#fenway-park#jackie-robinson-day
Mariners Honor Jackie Robinson and Secure Win Against Rockies.
sports3 years ago

Mariners Honor Jackie Robinson and Secure Win Against Rockies.

The Seattle Mariners face the Colorado Rockies in the second of three games, with Ryan Feltner starting for the Rockies and George Kirby for the Mariners. The Mariners have the chance to win the series after a win yesterday. Four of the Mariners' offensive starters have 9+ game on base streaks. The game will be broadcast on television and radio, and tickets are still available. It is also Jackie Robinson Day, with all players across the league wearing #42.

via Lookout Landing|
#george-kirby#jackie-robinson-day#mariners
McCutchen's 10th inning homer secures Pirates' victory over Cardinals.
sports3 years ago

McCutchen's 10th inning homer secures Pirates' victory over Cardinals.

Andrew McCutchen hit a two-run homer in the 10th inning to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 6-3 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Jackie Robinson Day. McCutchen paid tribute to Robinson with a hat tip as he crossed home plate. Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes also honored Robinson with custom cleats and hit a leadoff home run. The game featured several lead changes and required contributions from the entire Pirates bullpen.

via TribLIVE|
#andrew-mccutchen#baseball#jackie-robinson-day
Honoring Jackie Robinson's Legacy Beyond Baseball
sports3 years ago

Honoring Jackie Robinson's Legacy Beyond Baseball

MLB celebrates Jackie Robinson Day tomorrow, with all players, coaches, and managers wearing 42 in honor of Robinson. The Tampa Bay Rays won their 13th consecutive game yesterday, tying the modern opening win streak record, but left-hander Jeffrey Springs is undergoing further evaluation for an injury. The Atlanta Braves have lost shortstop Orlando Arcia to injury and may call up youngster Vaughn Grissom to replace him, despite concerns about his defense.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#atlanta-braves#jackie-robinson-day#mlb