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Longo's slick slide caps tenacious D-backs win

Arizona gains ground on Chicago after longest game (4 hours, 24 minutes) of '23
September 17, 2023

PHOENIX -- Getting his lead off second base with Gabriel Moreno at the plate, Evan Longoria could almost see what was going to come next. So often, Longoria and his D-backs teammates have watched Moreno go the other way and hit the ball to right field. So with Moreno down

What a slide! Ramírez becomes 8th player to swipe home in extras

@MandyBell02
June 29, 2023

KANSAS CITY -- It’s risky enough to attempt to steal home at any point in the game. It’s even more daring in extra innings. But when José Ramírez knows he can do something, he usually puts it into practice. For the first time in his big league career, Ramírez stole

'A moment I'll never forget': Remillard has tying, winning hits in debut

Infielder goes 3-for-3 with 2 RBIs in 1st Major League game after 8 years in Minors
June 17, 2023

SEATTLE -- Zach Remillard, making his Major League debut after almost eight years in the Minors, called it a dream come true. Manager Pedro Grifol said it ranked at the very top of the team’s victories in 2023. The floor of the visiting clubhouse at T-Mobile Park was littered with

Heated Burnes tossed in Crew's extras win

June 3, 2023

CINCINNATI -- Corbin Burnes’ outing was over, so he let his frustration out. Burnes earned his first career ejection following the sixth inning of the Brewers’ 5-4 win over the Reds in 11 innings on Friday night after a fiery confrontation with home-plate umpire D.J. Reyburn on a hot evening

Williamson reaches new territory by pitching into 7th

June 2, 2023

CINCINNATI -- During the first inning on Friday, the Reds paid tribute to their former All-Star outfielder, Jesse Winker, with a video montage that thanked him for his time with the club from 2017-21. Winker, a visiting player for the first time at Great American Ball Park, waved in appreciation.

Reds go toe-to-toe before Yanks' stars prevail

May 20, 2023

CINCINNATI -- For the second day in a row, a young Reds team played a close game against a star-studded Yankees roster. For the second day in a row, Cincinnati’s bullpen allowed three runs in the final inning while the offense was shut out in the bottom half of the

In Judge's (literal) shadow, Rizzo's raking 'huge' for Yanks

May 20, 2023

CINCINNATI -- There were a lot of reasons to walk Aaron Judge in the 10th inning of the Yankees game against Reds on Saturday afternoon. Judge is the hottest hitter on the planet and first base was open. There was one reason not to walk him: Anthony Rizzo. Both Judge

'We're never out of it': Tigers claw back for 5th straight win

May 6, 2023

ST. LOUIS -- The Tigers continued to find some winning magic Saturday afternoon. The Tigers overcame a pair of multi-run deficits, turned in several clutch hitting and defensive performances and got a scoreless effort from a shorthanded bullpen. It added up to a 6-5 win in 10 innings over the

Nimmo makes game-saving grab as Mets sweep A's

Alonso continues tear with game-tying HR in 9th setting up win in 10
@sonjamchen
April 16, 2023

OAKLAND -- Brandon Nimmo played the hero with his bat on Saturday, driving in the winning run on a clutch double late in the game. On Sunday, he switched it up and kept the Mets alive with his glove. Nimmo laid out for a pair of spectacular diving plays in

After history lesson, A's fall just short in extras

@MartinJGallegos
April 16, 2023

OAKLAND -- As players of the 1973 A’s World Series team paraded onto the field in Ford Thunderbirds at the Coliseum for Sunday’s 50th anniversary reunion, every member of the current A’s roster stood atop the home dugout and applauded as each legend walked by. The grandest arrival came from

Aguilar launches 'incredible' homer in 12-pitch AB

@MartinJGallegos
April 5, 2023

OAKLAND -- Jesús Aguilar took a moment to gather himself after fouling a pitch for the seventh time in what became an arduous eighth-inning at-bat against Guardians reliever Tim Herrin. Using the collar of his white Athletics jersey, he wiped beads of sweat off his forehead as he caught his

Rookie starter Gaddis delivers best outing yet

@sonjamchen
April 5, 2023

OAKLAND -- After a brief lapse, the Guardians have once again found their signature late-inning magic. Sitting in a tie after nine innings for the third time in four days, Cleveland scored twice in the top of the 10th to secure a 6-4 win on Wednesday and remain undefeated in

Astros win 18-inning marathon to reach 6th straight ALCS

Peña crushes tiebreaking homer in 18th, and 8 pitchers shut out Seattle for the sweep
October 19, 2022

SEATTLE -- The Astros weren’t too tired to party. Far from it. The music was pumping in the visiting clubhouse at T-Mobile Park, the smell of champagne filled the air and a group of bewildered, exhausted and excited players tried to digest and appreciate what they had just witnessed. In

Mariners' postseason run ends after 18-inning duel

Seattle leaves mark, puts division rival Houston on notice heading into 2023 season
@DKramer_
October 16, 2022

SEATTLE -- It was worth the agonizingly long wait. The sea of navy and teal stretched 47,690 strong, in tune with every pitch and sending roar after deafening roar throughout a venue that hasn’t experienced anything like this. Postseason baseball had been played within the walls of T-Mobile Park --

Gutsy Guardians bloop way to Game 2 win, tying ALDS

Ramírez, Gonzalez spark 10th-inning rally as series moves to Cleveland
@MandyBell02
October 15, 2022

NEW YORK -- When in doubt, bring it back to the basics. Coming into the American League Division Series, the Guardians said the key to their success would be sticking to their regular game plan of putting the ball in play and taking advantage of their opponents’ mistakes. It took

Hayes plagued by 'frustrating' back issue all season

@justdelossantos
October 5, 2022

PITTSBURGH -- Following the Pirates’ penultimate game of the regular season, Ke'Bryan Hayes revealed that he has been dealing with a back issue for the entire year. “For the most part, I’ve just been trying to find ways to really just get on the field, stay on the field,” Hayes

Catcher Torrens takes mound, makes history

Keeping 'pen fresh, backstop 1st Mariners position player to earn pitching win
@DKramer_
October 5, 2022

SEATTLE -- This penultimate day of the regular season was always going to be a headache for the Mariners. When the revised schedule was released after the lockout was lifted in March -- which resulted in a delayed start and finish to the regular season -- manager Scott Servais had

Four no more: Irvin drops ERA to 3.98 with 6 scoreless frames

@MartinJGallegos
October 5, 2022

OAKLAND -- After a pair of rough outings pushed his ERA above 4.00 for the first time since the start of the season, Cole Irvin entered his final start of 2022 on Tuesday knowing precisely what was required to get it back under. Facing a potent Angels offense that was

'A special moment': Suzuki caps career with full-circle sendoff

October 5, 2022

OAKLAND -- It was only fitting for Angels catcher Kurt Suzuki’s 16-year career to finish where it started. Suzuki, who is officially retiring after the season, played his final game on Tuesday against the A’s, the club he began his career with and played with from 2007-2012 and again for

Here's how the Cards might address their outfield concerns

Left fielder O'Neill (left hamstring) unlikely to return for Wild Card Series
@JohnDenton555
October 5, 2022

PITTSBURGH -- When the Braves beat the Astros in six games to win the World Series last November, they incredibly did it with three different outfielders than the ones in their Opening Day lineup. Though that strategy is certainly not advised, the Cardinals might be forced to try to repeat

Kemp honors Pinder with Rihanna song, walk-off

@MartinJGallegos
October 4, 2022

OAKLAND -- When Tony Kemp made his way to the plate in the bottom of the 10th inning on Monday night with “Desperado” by Rihanna playing over the Coliseum speakers, there was confusion inside the A’s dugout. With the exception of a handful of games, “Desperado” has been Chad Pinder's

Crew misses postseason for 1st time since 2017

Milwaukee eliminated from Wild Card race despite late rallies, walk-off win in 10th
October 4, 2022

MILWAUKEE -- It was a spring of optimism. The lockout was over. The stands were full again. The Brewers, back with the best pitching staff they’d ever assembled, sought to build on 95 wins and an all-too-abrupt exit in the National League Division Series against the eventual World Series champion

Henry should 'be proud' of strong rookie year

Lefty delivers 6 1/3 strong innings before bullpen labors late in extra-inning loss
October 4, 2022

MILWAUKEE -- There have been far too many games like Monday night for the D-backs this season. Games where they're on the verge of a satisfying victory only to watch a late lead slip away and another loss take its place. The D-backs carried a three-run lead into the bottom

Greinke caps 'enjoyable season' as Royals' veteran ace

@anne__rogers
October 3, 2022

CLEVELAND -- Bobby Witt Jr. stole his 30th base of the season. Vinnie Pasquantino had the Royals dugout laughing with his “pure speed” that led to his first career stolen base. Drew Waters’ power surge continued with the game-winning three-run homer in extra innings, his third of this series. The

McKenzie finishes strong, ready for postseason

@MandyBell02
October 3, 2022

CLEVELAND -- Guardians starter Triston McKenzie tried to use Monday night as a trial run for the postseason. Progressive Field may not have been packed and McKenzie may have been facing a team with a losing record, but that doesn’t mean his preparation for the playoffs couldn’t begin. And even