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sports12 days ago•15 min saved

Cease’s near no-hitter, Jones’ perfect bid cut short, Ober set for return

Dylan Cease carried a no-hitter into the ninth against the Giants before Heliot Ramos’ leadoff single broke it; Cease had previously no-hit for the Padres in 2024, and Arraez—who once broke up Cease’s no-no in 2022—was in the lineup during the bid. Pirates rookie Jared Jones wrote six perfect innings against the Braves but was pulled for workload reasons after elbow surgery; a single by Mason Montgomery ended the perfect game in the seventh. Bailey Ober is set to return from elbow inflammation to start vs. the Guardians, likely shifting Marco Raya to long relief; Ober’s recent arc includes a May CG shutout followed by rougher starts, with his fastball velocity around 88 mph.

via MLB Trade Rumors|

#bailey-ober #dylan-cease #jared-jones

sports12 days ago•3 min saved

Pirates pull Jared Jones after six perfect innings as Braves derail bid

Pirates manager Don Kelly pulled pitcher Jared Jones after six perfect innings and 77 pitches to prioritize his health as he returns from elbow surgery, despite eight strikeouts and no baserunners; Jones’ perfect bid ended when Joey Bart hit a two-run homer in the eighth, and Atlanta added another run in the ninth en route to a 3-0 win.

via New York Post|

#atlanta-braves #jared-jones #mlb

sports1 month ago•5 min saved

Betts Takes the Blame as Yamamoto's Perfect Game Bid Falters

Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts admitted he should have fielded a routine eighth-inning grounder, ending Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s bid for a perfect game as Yamamoto was four outs from history; Betts insisted there were no excuses, and the no-hit bid would end later in the ninth with a Tristan Peters solo homer, with teammates praising Betts’s accountability.

via New York Post|

#dodgers #mlb #mookie-betts

sports8 months ago•6 min saved

Yoshinobu Yamamoto's Masterful Pitching Sparks Dodgers' World Series Tie

Yoshinobu Yamamoto delivered a masterful complete game in the World Series, showcasing exceptional control, variety, and composure to lead the Dodgers to a 5-1 victory over the Blue Jays, tying the series at 1-1 and cementing his place in postseason history.

via Sports Illustrated|

#blue-jays #dodgers #perfect-game

sports10 months ago•8 min saved

Celebrating 60 Years of Sandy Koufax's Perfect Game

On September 9, 1965, Sandy Koufax pitched a perfect game for the Los Angeles Dodgers, a rare feat in baseball history, which remains celebrated 60 years later for its exceptional skill and significance in the sport.

via NPR|

#1965 #baseball-history #dodgers

sports11 months ago•1 min saved

Yankees' Cam Schlittler Nearly Perfect in Win Over Rays

Yankees rookie pitcher Cam Schlittler's attempt at a perfect game was halted in the seventh inning after he had thrown six perfect innings, ending his bid with a single and a few walks, but he still delivered his best outing with 8 strikeouts over 6 ²/₃ innings.

via New York Post|

#cam-schlittler #mlb #perfect-game

sports11 months ago•1 min saved

Orioles' Rookie Brandon Young Nearly Perfect in Thrilling Game

Baltimore rookie Brandon Young nearly pitched the first perfect game in Orioles history, retiring 23 batters consecutively before losing the bid on a slow grounder in the eighth inning, contributing to a 7-0 victory over the Houston Astros.

via ESPN|

#baseball #brandon-young #houston-astros

sports11 months ago•2 min saved

Orioles Rookie Young Nearly Perfect Against Astros in August 2025

Baltimore Orioles rookie pitcher Brandon Young nearly pitched a perfect game but lost it with four outs remaining, leading to a 7-0 victory over the Houston Astros, who struggled offensively and saw their AL West lead shrink.

via CBS Sports|

#baseball #brandon-young #houston-astros

sports1 year ago•1 min saved

Brewers Rookie Jacob Misiorowski Sets Historic MLB Record with Perfect Game Bid

Milwaukee Brewers rookie pitcher Jacob Misiorowski made history by starting his MLB career with 11 hitless innings, the first since 1900 to do so, and nearly pitched a perfect game in his second start, showcasing his potential as a rising star in baseball.

via Sports Illustrated|

#baseball-history #jacob-misiorowski #milwaukee-brewers

sports2 years ago•7 min saved

Skenes vs. Ohtani: A Theatrical Showdown in Pirates' Win

Paul Skenes' fifth MLB start against Shohei Ohtani was a spectacle, with Skenes striking out Ohtani on three consecutive 100 mph pitches before Ohtani hit a 100.1 mph fastball for a home run. The Pirates won 10-6. Meanwhile, the Padres are interested in trading for White Sox pitcher Garrett Crochet, and three perfect game bids in the AL were broken up. The Cubs are also considering options for Christopher Morel due to his defensive struggles.

via The New York Times|

#garrett-crochet #mlb #paul-skenes

sports2 years ago•2 min saved

"Twins' Dallas Keuchel's Perfect Game Bid Broken in 7th Inning by Pirates"

Dallas Keuchel of the Minnesota Twins carried a perfect game into the seventh inning before allowing a double to Bryan Reynolds of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Edouard Julien drove in two runs for the Twins in their 2-0 win. Keuchel, a 35-year-old left-hander, was making his third start of the season and was pulled after allowing the hit on his 85th pitch. The Pirates have lost eight of their last 12 games.

via ESPN|

#dallas-keuchel #minnesota-twins #mlb

sports2 years ago•1 min saved

Dominant Chinese Taipei pitcher throws combined perfect game at LLWS

Chinese Taipei's Fan Chen-Jun, a 12-year-old phenom, stole the show at the Little League World Series by throwing 3 2/3 innings and striking out nine of the 11 batters he faced, while allowing just two balls in play. His fastball reached 80 mph and his slider hit at least 70 mph. Chen-Jun also hit a two-run homer and helped lead his team to a combined perfect game, with a total of 14 strikeouts against Canada. This was the first perfect game in the LLWS since 2017 and Chinese Taipei holds the record with 17 championships.

via New York Post |

#baseball #chinese-taipei #fan-chen-jun

sports3 years ago•6 min saved

"From Perfection to Imperfection: Yankees' Domingo German's Return to the Mound"

A baseball writer reflects on the conflicting emotions she experienced while witnessing Domingo Germán pitch a perfect game, considering his history of domestic violence. The writer, who is a survivor of harassment and abuse, grapples with the discomfort of seeing Germán's success overshadow his past actions and the lack of accountability in the press conference. The perfect game serves as a painful reminder of her own experiences, leaving her feeling exhausted and unable to fully celebrate the milestone moment.

via Defector|

#baseball #domestic-violence #domingo-german

sports3 years ago•4 min saved

Unprecedented Perfect Game Achieved by Bay Area Woman in MLB History

Alexandra Irving, an official scorer for MLB games, has become the first woman in league history to score a perfect game. Irving marked the final out of Domingo German's perfect game against the Oakland Athletics, and her physical scorecard will be displayed in the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Irving, who began scoring games as a teenager, has been working as an official scorer for the past seven seasons and hopes to inspire more women to pursue the role.

via San Francisco Chronicle|

#alexandra-irving #baseball-hall-of-fame #mlb

sports3 years ago•2 min saved

"Domingo Germán's Perfect Game: A Yankees' Triumph and Overall Performance Evaluation"

New York Yankees pitcher Domingo Germán threw the first perfect game in Major League Baseball (MLB) since 2012, retiring all 27 Oakland A's batters he faced in order. Germán's perfect game is the 24th in MLB history and the fourth for the Yankees. Despite entering the game with a high ERA, Germán struck out nine batters and needed only 99 pitches to secure the 11-0 victory. He dedicated the game to his recently deceased uncle. This also marks the first no-hitter of the 2023 season and the first time the A's have been on the receiving end of a perfect game since 1904.

via USA TODAY|

#domingo-german #mlb #new-york-yankees