Giants Go For Sweep Against Struggling Marlins
Tim Lincecum has had no trouble keeping things in perspective during his most dominant stretch in four seasons.
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Tim Lincecum has had no trouble keeping things in perspective during his most dominant stretch in four seasons.
Although they've been more often on the short end of an all-or-nothing offense, the San Francisco Giants have been on the positive side the last two games to move back into first place.
After staking themselves to a sizable divisional lead, the San Francisco Giants open the season's second half in second place.
Fans have been going to Major League Baseball games for over 140 years and certain things about going to the ballpark have remained consistent throughout. Stadium snacks have been around as long as the game itself and just like the game, ballpark food has evolved to meet the needs of every fan that comes through the turnstiles.
With 15 years between back to back champions, lots of things have happened in the sporting world during that time. With that being said, here is a look at 21 things that have happened since we last had a back-to-back Home Run Derby champion.
Derek Jeter soaked in the adulation from fans and players during one more night on baseball's national stage, set the tone for the American League with a pregame speech and then delivered two final All-Star hits.
Yoenis Cespedes is the name on every sports announcer's lips but what do you really know about this Cuban powerhouse center fielder with an amazing arm? Here are a few facts.
Yoenis Cespedes knew how to pace himself in this rain-delayed home run derby, drawn out further by a new format.
Let's look at the 10 biggest MLB first-half pleasant and unpleasant surprises.
As the world of Major League Baseball prepares to enjoy an exciting couple days of All-Star festivities, fans across the country are in for a treat during Monday's Home Run Derby that Miami Marlins followers are all too familiar with.
The 2014 MLB All-Star Game will be played at Target Field in Minneapolis on July 15. Here are 5 things you need to know about the game.
The Tampa Bay Rays have activated reliever Jake McGee from the paternity list and optioned right-hander Jeremy Hellickson to Double-A Montgomery.
David Wright went 4 for 4 with a mammoth homer, Lucas Duda also hit a long two-run shot and the New York Mets rocked recent nemesis Henderson Alvarez in a 7-1 victory over the Miami Marlins on Friday night.
Here's a list of the top seven concession stand food items served at the Texas Rangers' ballpark.
Here are 6 MLB All-Stars that you may not know.
The Marlins are looking for an 11th straight win as the team takes on the New York Mets Friday night at Citi Field.
Idina Menzel is bringing Broadway to baseball.
Jose Bautista and Troy Tulowitzki have announced three members of their respective teams for Monday night's Home Run Derby at Target Field.
When Giancarlo Stanton found out that he had made the National League All-Star team for the first time in his career he was filled with mixed emotions.
Not long after Jose Fernandez was lost for the season with an elbow injury, the Miami Marlins found a new ace. They've won a franchise-record 10 in a row when Henderson Alvarez takes the ball.
Yadier Molina has lined into so many hard outs, the St. Louis Cardinals figured he was overdue. Molina and Oscar Taveras placed consecutive two-out RBI doubles just out of right fielder Giancarlo Stanton's reach in a three-run sixth inning in a 3-2 victory over the Miami Marlins on Friday night.
Entering Thursday night, the Philadelphia Phillies were 1-40 when trailing after eight innings. Make that 2-40 now.
Ben Revere scored the go-ahead run when Miami second baseman Donovan Solano bobbled a grounder in the ninth, and the Philadelphia Phillies rallied past the Marlins 5-4 Thursday night to snap a six-game losing streak.
Defensive replacement Ed Lucas provided a boost with his bat, transforming the Miami Marlins' extra-inning frustration into an 11th-inning celebration.
The FIFA World Cup Trophy is one of the most difficult to win in sports but it's not alone in the discussion of which is the toughest to claim. After much consideration and deliberation let's go down the list to see which professional sports trophies are the most coveted but hardest to earn.
