SAN DIEGO – There are only so many ways that humans can describe an event that takes less than three seconds of our lives. That fact was tested repeatedly. Kyle Schwarber In Game 1 of the National League Championship Series, he hit a home run of 488 feet at Petco Park. Schwarber’s sixth-inning solo homer … Read more
PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES SLUGGER Bryce Harper He didn’t get his birthday wish. Harper said all season that he wanted to continue playing baseball on Sunday, his 30th. Harper was not able to make it on Sunday so the Phillies did not have to be there. It was just a technicality. 2 Related It’s now mid-October and … Read more
10:52 ET Jeff PassanESPN Close ESPN MLB insiderAuthor of “The Arm”: Inside the Billion Dollar Mystery of the Most Valuable Commodity in Sports LOS ANGELES — If Juan Soto If he is traded, the team who acquires him will not only be getting the best hitter in baseball. It will also acquire the reigning Home … Read more
Corey Seager Jeff Seager called his father to ask him how long it had been since he threw batting practices. This may seem like an odd question but it was actually a request from Corey to have his dad pitch for him in the Home Run Derby. Jeff Seager did say no immediately. Instead, he … Read more
Back-to back champions in history Pete Alonso His pursuit for the No. 3 title will kick off as he becomes the No. 2 seed in 2022 Home Run Derby at Dodgers Stadium on Monday night The New York Mets No. 7 seed will be facing star 7 seed Ronald Acuna Jr. Rematch of their match … Read more
Who is ready to have some? MLB All-Star Home Run Derby excitement? The field is set for the most anticipated event this summer. The biggest names in the sport will be heading to Hollywood, where they’ll take aim at the Dodger Stadium bleachers July 18 (8:30 p.m. ET on ESPN) One thing is certain: Everyone … Read more
PHILADELPHIA Kyle SchwarberHe was kicked out of the ninth inning after arguing strikes and balls. Philadelphia Phillies‘ 1-0 defeat to the Milwaukee BrewersSunday night Schwarber looked in the final frame and turned around to Angel Hernandez, home plate umpire. He slammed the bat to the ground and tossed the helmet. Hernandez eventually confronted Schwarber as … Read more
Simply put, the 2021-22 MLB offseason was, well, … chaotic. Once the Atlanta BravesWhen they were done celebrating their World Series title, the cloud of a looming strike gathered over the hot-stove season. Then, a 99-day labor stoppage divided the winter into two chaotic stretches. Perhaps you were one of those fans who waited all … Read more
Kyle SchwarberIt has found a new home at the Philadelphia Phillies. Sources confirmed that the slugger had signed with Philadelphia, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. After being denied a contract by the NFL, Schwarber’s popularity soared in 2021. Chicago CubsBefore the season. He signed with the Washington NationalsBefore being traded to the, he hit 25 … Read more