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Cam Schlitter’s homer-suppressing tendencies haven’t transferred over to the big leagues. The Yankees’ rookie has allowed six long balls in 29 ⅔ innings since his big league debut on July 9. Schlitter’s 1.82 homers allowed per nine innings is the 19th-highest among MLB pitchers with at least 29 innings pitched in that span.
Cody Bellinger was one of three New York Yankees players to homer twice in a nine-homer barrage, leading to an MLB record and domination of the Tampa Bay Rays.
Get the best Yankees vs. Rays predictions ahead of Wednesday's AL East clash. Free MLB picks and predictions for August 20.
Currently, the Yankees (68-57) lead the race, leaving no doubt that the Rays will heavily rely on Rasmussen to dominate on Wednesday when he faces New York right-hander Cam Schlittler (1-2, 3.94 ERA). First pitch is scheduled for 7:35 p.m. ET.
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San Francisco Giants centre fielder Jung Hoo Lee took what might be the best catch of the MLB season. What was more shocking was that he took the catch with his knees. With Tampa Bay's Yandy Díaz driving a pitch deep,
Ryan Pepiot was dealing. The Tampa Bay starting pitcher had breezed through five scoreless innings, allowing just two hits against the S
During the Little League Classic between the New York Mets and Seattle Mariners on ESPN, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred hinted at a big change.