CHICAGO (AP) — Patrick Bailey hit a go-ahead two-run triple in the sixth inning and the San Francisco Giants ended a three-game skid with a 3-1 win over the Chicago White Sox on Friday night. Landon Roupp (6-5) won his second straight start and third out of his last four after giving up an unearned run and seven hits with four strikeouts and a pair of walks in 5 1/3 … [Read more...] about Patrick Bailey’s clutch 2-run triple lifts Giants over White Sox, 3-1
Smith and Diaz hit 3-run homers as Astros beat Cubs 7-4, extend win streak to 5 games
HOUSTON (AP) — Cam Smith hit a three-run homer in his first game against the Cubs since being traded to Houston and Brandon Walter threw six solid innings in his first MLB victory as the Astros beat Chicago 7-4 on Friday night. Yainer Diaz added a three-run homer as AL West-leading Houston extended its winning streak to five games. The Astros scored four runs in the third … [Read more...] about Smith and Diaz hit 3-run homers as Astros beat Cubs 7-4, extend win streak to 5 games
Autographed Michael Jordan rookie card sells for $2.5 million
An autographed Michael Jordan rookie card sold for $2.5 million in an auction that closed on Thursday. The 1986-87 Fleer card sold through Joopiter — the auction platform founded by Grammy-winning artist and producer Pharrell Williams three years ago — shows Jordan soaring toward the rim with his right arm extended and tongue dangling. It was one of nine trading cards signed … [Read more...] about Autographed Michael Jordan rookie card sells for $2.5 million
White Sox rally for 4 runs in seventh to beat Giants 5-2 and keep Verlander winless
CHICAGO (AP) — Kyle Teel hit a go-ahead, two-run double with the bases loaded in the seventh and the Chicago White Sox beat the San Francisco Giants 5-2 on Sunday to keep Justin Verlander winless in 13 starts. Jonathan Cannon and five relievers combined to strike out 11. Tyler Gilbert (2-1) struck out two in an inning for the win. Mike Vasil pitched around a walk in the … [Read more...] about White Sox rally for 4 runs in seventh to beat Giants 5-2 and keep Verlander winless
Jose Altuve homers and Framber Valdez tosses six shutout innings in Astros’ 2-0 win over Cubs
HOUSTON (AP) — Jose Altuve hit a two-run homer and Framber Valdez tossed six shutout innings, and the Houston Astros beat the Chicago Cubs 2-0 on Sunday. Altuve’s 13th home run of the season broke a scoreless tie in the fifth inning. It was his first extra base hit in 34 at bats and the Astros' only extra base hit of the game. Valdez (9-4) struck out six while allowing … [Read more...] about Jose Altuve homers and Framber Valdez tosses six shutout innings in Astros’ 2-0 win over Cubs