Sunday 6/1/2015: Pitcher of the Month award winners announced
Oakland's pitcher Michel Ynoa is the American League winner of the Pitcher of the Month award in May. He struck out 34 hitters in his 5 starts, putting together a record of 3-0 while pitching 34 innings. His ERA in May was 1.10. In 10 starts this year Michel struck out 62 batters in 60.1 innings of work. His ERA is 2.98, his record 4-4. New York (N)'s Eric Hurley had a terrific May, and it earned him the National League Pitcher of the month award. His record of 4-0 in 6 was among the leagues best this month. In 41 innings of work he allowed just 29 hits while striking out 25, compiling an ERA of just 1.10. Eric also fired a shutout. In 13 starts this year Eric struck out 55 batters in 85.1 innings of work. His ERA is 2.85, his record 6-2. Eric has pitched one shutout and one complete game.
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Sunday 6/1/2015: Alvarez (CLE) and Tate (STL) win monthly award
The American League Batter of the Month award goes to Pedro Alvarez, Cleveland's starting third baseman. In 104 at bats he hit .327 with 10 HR and 30 RBI. His season features a batting average of .279 (57 hits in 204 AB), 15 doubles, no triples and 13 homeruns. Alvarez collected 42 RBI and 33 runs as well. He's 3rd in the American League in RBIs and 1st in homeruns! It's the 1st time that the National League Batter of the Month award goes to St. Louis' rightfielder Donovan Tate. Donovan pounded opposing pitchers, hitting .321 with 6 and 22 RBI while slugging .613. His season features a batting average of .315 (68 hits in 216 AB), 16 doubles, 4 triples and 12 longballs. Tate collected 37 RBI and 47 runs as well. He's 5th in the National League in RBIs and 3rd in homeruns!
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Friday 5/30/2015: Chicago (A)'s Espino severely injured
CHICAGO (A) - Chicago (A) is without its right-hander Paolo Espino for at least 5 weeks. He injured himself while throwing a pitch to Reid Brignac in a game against Tampa Bay. His face showed signs of pain immediately after the ball left his hand. After x-rays were taken the diagnosis did not surprise many: Ruptured Bicep Tendon. Surgery will be performed next week. This season Espino compiled an ERA of 4.23, going 5-5 in 12 starts. He fanned 59 while giving up 77 hits in 72.1 innings. He's 10th in the American League in wins!
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Friday 5/30/2015: Erik Komatsu (BOS) will miss 6 weeks
BOSTON - Boston's rightfielder Erik Komatsu hurt himself in the 1st inning while diving for a batted ball. He got up slowly and had to leave the game. Erik Komatsu will miss at least 6 weeks. After x-rays were taken the diagnosis did not surprise many: Herniated Disc Back. Surgery will be performed next week. While compiling an on base percentage of .395, Erik hit .326 and slugged .526. He has collected 31 runs batted in this year. He's 10th in the American League in batting!
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Monday 5/26/2015: Colorado's Rodriguez severely injured
COLORADO - Colorado is without its right-hander Aneury Rodriguez for at least 5 weeks. He injured himself while throwing a pitch to Cesar Trevino in a game against San Francisco. His face showed signs of pain immediately after the ball left his hand. After being examined by several specialists the diagnosis is clear: Strained Rotator Cuff Muscle. Aneury has a record of 4-4 this season, with an ERA of 3.76. In 69.1 Innings he was able to strike out 61 batters. He has one complete game and one shutout.
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Monday 5/26/2015: Chicago (N)'s Shoppach wins Player of the Week award
The Player of the Week award in the American League goes to Tampa Bay's Reid Brignac this time, as the second baseman displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. Brignac helped his team with an average of .435 and 9 RBI in 23 at bats. Reid has gone 48 for 154 (.312) this season, hitting 8 bombs and driving in 24 runs. He has scored 30 runs on his own. The Player of the Week award in the National League goes to Chicago (N)'s Kelly Shoppach this time, as the catcher displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. Shoppach helped his team with an average of .452 and 10 RBI in 31 at bats.
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Sunday 5/25/2015: Philadelphia's Zachary Collier clears fence three times
ATLANTA - Zachary Collier powered Philadelphia to a 9-5 win over Atlanta. He did it in style by homering three times. A 450 foot drive to right field marked his 1st bomb, a two-run homerun off Daniel Bard in the 3rd inning. Number 2 in the 7th inning, a shot estimated at 435 feet, cleared the wall in left field. The game was tied, 5-5, after the blast. His 3rd shot, off Craig Kimbrel in the 9th inning, was a two-run homerun and cleared the fence in right field. Zachary got 4 hits in 5 AB, stroking a double, scoring three runs and collecting 6 RBI.
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Thursday 5/22/2015: Mark Teixeira collects 2000th hit against Cleveland
CLEVELAND - New York (A)'s players had every reason to congratulate Mark Teixeira, who reached a milestone today, collecting his 2000th career hit! He hit a single in the 6th off Brad Mills for number 2000. Along with his 2000 hits, Mark collected 396 homeruns and 1338 RBI in 12 seasons. 'It's hard to believe that I did it. I want to thank my family, my friends and my teammates!'
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Wednesday 5/21/2015: Jon Lester (NYM) will miss 6 weeks
NEW YORK (N) - New York (N) is without its left-hander Jon Lester for at least 6 weeks. He injured himself while throwing a pitch to Pablo Sandoval in a game against Miami. His face showed signs of pain immediately after the ball left his hand. After x-rays were taken the diagnosis did not surprise many: Pulled Tricep Muscle. Surgery will be performed next week. Jon has a record of 1-7 this season, with an ERA of 5.03. In 48.1 Innings he was able to strike out 34 batters.
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Monday 5/19/2015: Reyes and Walker win Player of the Week award
Jose Reyes wins his 1st Player of the Week award. American League pitchers couldn't figure out how to retire this guy all week long. Jose went 16 for 27 (.593), while hitting 0 HR and collecting 5 RBI. It's the 2nd time that the National League Player of the Week award goes to Pittsburgh's second baseman Neil Walker. He had an on base percentage of .619 and hit .556, while driving in 5 runs. His season numbers are: .253 AVG, 37 hits, 5 doubles, no triples and 6 bombs, along with 19 RBI and 18 runs scored.
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Sunday 5/18/2015: Atlanta's Hicks out for 6-7 weeks
ATLANTA - Atlanta's shortstop Brandon Hicks will miss about 6-7 weeks after he hurt himself badly in the 6th inning of the game between Atlanta and Washington. He fielded a ball off the bat of Miguel Angel Sano, threw a bullet to first and immediately signaled that he's not OK. Atlanta wasted no time and rushed him to an hospital. Team officials were informed later that Hicks had suffered a Ruptured Elbow Ligament. Brandon has gone 35 for 143 (.245) this season, hitting 7 longballs and driving in 22 runs. He has scored 23 runs on his own.
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Sunday 5/18/2015: Pedro Alvarez pounds three dingers
CLEVELAND - Hitting a homerun is fine, but hitting three of them in one game is something special. Cleveland's third baseman Pedro Alvarez accomplished that feat in a 8-2 win over Los Angeles (A). His 1st shot, a two-run homerun off Aroldis Chapman in the 3rd inning, cleared the fence in right field. In the 5th inning he unloaded a three-run homerun off Aroldis Chapman. His 3rd blast, a two-run homerun off Manny Ayala in the 7th inning, landed an estimated 427 feet from home plate. Overall he finished with 3 hits in 3 AB, scoring FOUR runs with 7 RBI. So far this season he is batting .266 with 9 homers and 28 RBI.
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Friday 5/16/2015: New York (A)'s Otero severely injured
NEW YORK (A) - New York (A)'s second baseman Elias Otero will miss at least 6 weeks after he got hurt seriously while running hard toward second base. He began limping and then fell down, causing a scary moment for his teammates. He had to be carried off the field. Doctors examined him after the game and diagnosed a Torn Abdominal Muscle which will require surgery. He has hit one homerun while batting .266 this season. His 38 hits and 5 walks add up to a .289 on-base percentage.
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Friday 5/16/2015: Dayan Viciedo (CHW) will miss 6-7 weeks
CHICAGO (A) - Chicago (A)'s third baseman Dayan Viciedo will miss at least 6-7 weeks after he got hurt seriously while running hard toward second base. He began limping and then fell down, causing a scary moment for his teammates. He had to be carried off the field. Viciedo was rushed to an hospital near the ballpark, where doctors took x-rays. Those revealed the serious injury, Torn Thigh Muscle. This year Viciedo drove in 21 and scored 21 runs while batting .302 with 5 taters.
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Monday 5/12/2015: Bay (MIN) and Donald (ARI) win P.O.W. award
The Player of the Week award in the American League goes to Minnesota's Jason Bay this time, as the leftfielder displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. Jason pounded opposing pitchers, hitting .478 with 4 HR and 9 RBI while slugging 1.000. It's the 1st time that the National League Player of the Week award goes to Arizona's shortstop Jason Donald. Jason went 9 for 20 (.450), while hitting 1 HR and collecting 9 RBI.
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Sunday 5/11/2015: Detroit's Morales out for 5 weeks
DETROIT - Detroit's centerfielder Angel Morales hurt himself in the 3rd inning while diving for a batted ball. He got up slowly and had to leave the game. Angel Morales will miss at least 5 weeks. Detroit wasted no time and rushed him to an hospital. Team officials were informed later that Morales had suffered a Broken Foot. While compiling an on base percentage of .393, Angel hit .341 and slugged .527. He has collected 24 runs batted in this year. He's 8th in the American League in batting!
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Monday 5/5/2015: Scott Kazmir out for 5-6 weeks
TAMPA BAY - When it rains, it pours. Tampa Bay's left-hander Scott Kazmir will not pitch for at least 5-6 weeks, handing the team a huge setback. He suffered a serious injury in a game against Texas where he left the field in the 3rd inning. After being taken to a local hospital, Kazmir was examined by specialists. The diagnosis revealed the sad truth, a Strained Tricep Muscle. His ERA of 2.79 helped him to a 2-0 record this year. He struck out 30 and walked 10 in 38.2 innings.
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Monday 5/5/2015: Smith (LAA) and Tillman (PHI) win P.O.W. award
The American League's best player of the week was Los Angeles (A)'s Seth Smith, who wins the award for the 1st time in his career. Seth pounded opposing pitchers, hitting .500 with 3 HR and 7 RBI while slugging 1.050. He got at least one hit each game this week and is on a 12 game hitting streak right now. His season numbers are: .324 AVG, 33 hits, 7 doubles, no triples and 5 taters, along with 20 RBI and 13 runs scored. The National League Player of the Week award goes to Chris Tillman, one of Philadelphia's best starting pitchers. He was in a zone all week, compiling an ERA of 0.56 while going 2-0. He hurled a shutout as well.
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Thursday 5/1/2015: Pitcher of the Month award winners announced
Duane Below pitched like a legend in April, and the American League named him Pitcher of the Month for his extraordinary performance. He had an ERA of just 1.00 in 45 innings of work in which he struck out 33 hitters. His record in April is 5-1. Duane got two complete game shutouts as well! It's the 1st time that the National League Pitcher of the Month award goes to St. Louis' pitcher Arquimedes Nieto. He had an ERA of just 1.48 in 42.2 innings of work in which he struck out 38 hitters. His record in April is 4-1.
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Thursday 5/1/2015: Gibson (BOS) and Braun (MIL) win monthly award
The Batter of the Month award in the American League goes to Boston's Derrik Gibson this time, as the shortstop displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. He hit .410 with 17 RBI and slugged .521 in 117 at bats. The National League's best player of the month was Milwaukee's Ryan Braun, who wins the award for the 1st time in his career. Braun helped his team with an average of .347 and 21 RBI in 101 at bats.
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Tuesday 4/29/2015: Sean Doolittle drills 6 hits
PITTSBURGH - Sean Doolittle saw the ball really well, leading Pittsburgh to a 14-4 win over Houston. His six hits thrilled his teammates and coaches, and Sean seemed happy as well after the game. A pitch from Tyler Matzek in the 3rd inning left his bat for a solo homerun, landing 401 feet from home plate in right-center. His 6th hit, a two-run homerun off David Robertson in the 8th inning, landed an estimated 392 feet from home plate. He collected singles in the 1st inning , in the 5th inning , in the 6th inning and in the 7th inning . Sean did drive in 3 while scoring 3 runs on his own. He is hitting .299 this season, with 6 HR and 16 RBI.
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Monday 4/28/2015: Colorado's Delmonico out for 5 weeks
COLORADO - Colorado's second baseman Anthony Delmonico hurt himself in the 7th inning while making a routine throw to first base. He experienced serious pain and had to leave the game. Anthony Delmonico will miss at least 5 weeks. After x-rays were taken the diagnosis did not surprise many: Inflamed Rotator Cuff Muscle. Surgery will be performed next week. His season features a batting average of .326 (31 hits in 95 AB), 7 doubles, no triples and 5 homeruns. Delmonico collected 17 RBI and 10 runs as well.
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Monday 4/28/2015: Los Angeles (A)'s Beltran wins Player of the Week award
It's the 1st time that the American League Player of the Week award goes to Los Angeles (A)'s centerfielder Carlos Beltran. Beltran helped his team with an average of .500 and 7 RBI in 16 at bats. Beltran has walked 3 times this year and posts a .474 OBP. While batting .429, 15 for 35, he has driven in 13 runs. The National League Player of the Week award goes to Alex Gordon, Los Angeles (N)'s starting third baseman. He had an on base percentage of .643 and hit .600, while driving in 9 runs.
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Thursday 4/24/2015: Los Angeles (N)'s Alex Gordon mashes five hits
PHILADELPHIA - Alex Gordon is among the best pure hitters in the game, but his 5 hit performance seemed to surprise even himself. A pitch from Justin De Fratus in the 4th inning left his bat for a solo homerun, landing 447 feet from home plate in right-center. The game was tied, 2-2, after the blast. In the 5th inning he belted a RBI double off Justin De Fratus. His 4th hit was a double off Dan Haren in the 6th inning. A pitch from Nick Masset in the 9th inning left his bat for a double. He had a single in the 2nd. Alex did drive in 2 while scoring 3 runs on his own. This season has been a good one for him so far, as he has 26 hits in 78 at bats, resulting in a .333 batting average. Los Angeles (N) scored 14 runs on 20 hits.
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Thursday 4/24/2015: Chris Parmelee pounds three dingers
MINNESOTA - Hitting homeruns is one of the most difficult things in sports. To hit three of them in one game is almost sensational. Minnesota's designated hitter Chris Parmelee accomplished that feat in a 9-1 win over Portland. His 1st shot, a three-run homerun off Kyle Lotzkar in the 2nd inning, cleared the fence in left field. His 2nd shot, off Kyle Lotzkar in the 3rd inning, was a three-run homerun and cleared the fence in right field. In the 5th inning he unloaded a solo homerun off Richard De Los Santos. Chris stroked 3 hits in 4 AB, scoring three runs and driving in 7 runs. Koby Clemens was the last player to hit 3 homeruns in a game, doing it 9/2/2014. Minnesota improved its record to 14-9, scoring 9 runs on 10 hits.
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Monday 4/21/2015: Milwaukee's Braun wins Player of the Week award
Ryan Kalish wins his 1st Player of the Week award. American League pitchers couldn't figure out how to retire this guy all week long. Kalish helped his team with an average of .536 and 6 RBI in 28 at bats. Kalish has walked 7 times this year and posts a .429 OBP. While batting .355, 22 for 62, he has driven in 8 runs. He's 10th in the American League in batting! Ryan Braun wins his 1st Player of the Week award. National League pitchers couldn't figure out how to retire this guy all week long. He hit .520 with 6 RBI and slugged 1.120 in 25 at bats.
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Saturday 4/19/2015: Alex Buchholz (POR) will miss 7 weeks
PORTLAND - Portland's second baseman Alex Buchholz will miss at least 7 weeks after he got hurt seriously while running hard toward second base. He began limping and then fell down, causing a scary moment for his teammates. He had to be carried off the field. Doctors examined him after the game and diagnosed a Torn Abdominal Muscle which will require surgery. While compiling an on base percentage of .359, Alex hit .328 and slugged .431. He has collected 8 runs batted in this year.
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Wednesday 4/16/2015: Freddy Ballestas out for 5 weeks
CHICAGO (N) - When it rains, it pours. Chicago (N)'s ace Freddy Ballestas will not pitch for at least 5 weeks, handing the team a huge setback. He suffered a serious injury in a game against Atlanta where he left the field in the 2nd inning. Strained Tricep Muscle was the diagnosis after x-rays were taken in a nearby hospital. The message shocked teammates and team officials. Freddy has a record of 1-2 this season, with an ERA of 4.79. In 20.2 Innings he was able to strike out 16 batters.
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Wednesday 4/16/2015: Duane Below quiets Tampa Bay bats with shutout
DETROIT - Detroit's southpaw Duane Below is clearly one of the best pitchers in the game. Tampa Bay found out the hard way, getting just 2 hits. Below 2nd shutout this season was a masterpiece, as he was almost untouchable. He has now hurled 2nd shutouts in his career. 'Wow, what a nice day. I guess I had a good breakfast today.' Below (4-0) struck out 4 and issued 2 BB, throwing 61 of 95 pitches for strikes. Detroit's catcher Humberto Quintero went 2 for 3, doubling once. That was enough to support the brilliant performance of Below. Detroit improved its record to 7-7, scoring 3 runs on 11 hits.
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Tuesday 4/15/2015: New York (A)'s Cox out for 7 weeks
NEW YORK (A) - When it rains, it pours. New York (A)'s right-hander J.B. Cox will not pitch for at least 7 weeks, handing the team a huge setback. He suffered a serious injury in a game against Chicago (A) where he left the field in the 8th inning. New York (A) wasted no time and rushed him to an hospital. Team officials were informed later that Cox had suffered a Ruptured Elbow Ligament. J.B. has a record of 0-0 this season, with an ERA of 3.38. In 8 Innings he was able to strike out 3 batters.
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Monday 4/14/2015: Eveland and Pujols win Player of the Week award
Dana Eveland of Oakland wins his 1st Player of the Week award for dominating American League's hitters the entire week. He was in a zone all week, compiling an ERA of 1.10 while going 2-0. He hurled a shutout as well. Albert Pujols wins his 1st Player of the Week award. National League pitchers couldn't figure out how to retire this guy all week long. Albert was on fire, hitting .565 with 1 HR and 6 RBI. Albert has gone 19 for 42 (.452) this season, hitting one homerun and driving in 7 runs. He has scored 6 runs on his own. He's 3rd in the National League in batting!
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Saturday 4/12/2015: St. Louis' Rasmus out for 6 weeks
ST. LOUIS - St. Louis' Colby Rasmus suffered a serious injury Saturday in a game against San Francisco. Rasmus fell down while running the bases and couldn't get up without help. He will miss probably 6 weeks. Pulled Back Muscle was the diagnosis after x-rays were taken in a nearby hospital. The message shocked teammates and team officials.
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Monday 4/7/2015: Player of the Week honors go to Price and Cantu
The American League's best player of the week was Tampa Bay's David Price, who wins the award for the 2nd time in his career. Price was overpowering all week long, going 2-0 with an ERA of 1.76. Along the way he struck out 16 in 15.1 innings. It's the 1st time that the National League Player of the Week award goes to Arizona's second baseman Jorge Cantu. In 19 at bats he hit .632 with 2 HR and 4 RBI.
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Wednesday 4/2/2015: Ryan Ludwick collects five hits against New York (A)
BOSTON - Ryan Ludwick punished New York (A)'s pitching today, collecting five hits in 5 AB. That definitely helped Boston, they won the game 14 to 4. His 1st hit, a solo homerun off Spencer Arroyo in the 3rd inning, landed an estimated 395 feet from home plate. His 2nd hit, off Spencer Arroyo in the 4th inning, was a solo homerun and cleared the fence in left field. It tied the ballgame at 4. A pitch from Ryan Pope in the 8th inning left his bat for a two-run double. He had singles in the 6th inning (one RBI) and in the 7th . Ryan scored 2 runs, and he collected 5 RBI as well! He's having a very good season so far, batting .556.
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Wednesday 4/2/2015: Duane Below quiets Minnesota bats with shutout
MINNESOTA - It was a great day for Detroit's left-hander Duane Below. The 29-year old recorded his first career shutout, a 2-hitter, against Minnesota on Wednesday. 'Well, the ball went where I wanted it. I was able to hit the corners with all of my pitches.' Below (1-0) struck out 8 and walked 2, throwing 63 of 107 pitches for strikes. Curtis Granderson helped Below at the plate, he got 3 hits in 3 AB, doubling once, and collecting 2 RBI. Detroit scored 6 runs on 10 hits.
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