The 35-year-old left-hander was placed on the 15-day injured list Sunday before the playoff-bound Twins finished the regular season against the Colorado Rockies. Keuchel said he is slated for an MRI on Monday. To take his place on the roster, the Twins returned right-hander Jorge Alcala from his rehabilitation assignment and reinstated him off the […]
Continue readingCHICAGO — Dylan Cease had fans on their feet, hoping he would get that final out and complete the no-hitter. The White Sox’s ace would have loved nothing more than to deliver. Instead, his bid ended just a little short. Cease came within one out of his first career no-hitter, and the streaking Chicago White […]
Continue readingTwo-team races have emerged in both leagues as we enter Week 18 of the MLB season. A month ago, it seemed like no American League team would be able to catch up to the Yankees. But New York has seen its lead in the AL dissipate after going just 13-20 since July 3 and is […]
Continue readingTwins third baseman Gio Urshela singled to right field with one out in the eighth to end Verlander’s bid. The 39-year-old right-hander, in his first season back from Tommy John surgery, finished the eighth by getting Royce Lewis to ground into a double play. Verlander was vying to tie Sandy Koufax for second on the […]
Continue readingGerrit Cole will again be under the microscope with MLB’s recent edict on eliminating foreign substances to increase spin. However, please realize if he has an off night, it is just as likely because he’s facing the juggernaut Blue Jays lineup than anything else. Remember to get your lineups set early. Here are the standard […]
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