The individual trophy cases for Paul Skenes and Tarik Skubal are growing increasingly full.
Read More Pirates ace Paul Skenes wins first Cy Young Award and Tigers star Tarik Skubal goes back-to-back
Tag: All-Star Game
MLB approves ball-strike challenge system for next season
A Tuesday vote from the MLB Joint Competition Committee, an 11-person group that includes six team owners, four players and one umpire, made the proposed rule change official.
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Kyle Schwarber powers NL to first ‘swing-off’ win at All-Star Game
Albeit in unique — and maybe even bizarre — fashion, Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber was the National League’s hero and All-Star Game MVP.
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NBA abandons All-Star tourney format
It’s unclear what next year’s NBA All-Star Game will look like, but commissioner Adam Silver said the league is “a bit back to the drawing board” as it moves away from the three-game mini-tournament that was implemented this season.
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With 24 teams in playoff hunt, players excited for second half
It’s back to reality and what has the makings of a wild second half for baseball, with 24 teams within 7 1/2 games of a playoff spot.
Read More With 24 teams in playoff hunt, players excited for second half
AL edges NL in All-Star Game thanks to Jarren Duran
Shining the brightest on baseball’s biggest stage of the summer was a surreal moment for Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran.
Read More AL edges NL in All-Star Game thanks to Jarren Duran