Stay updated on everything baseball with our morning MLB News & Moments articles. We’ve got you covered to keep you in the know.
Today’s Headlines
Greene powers Tigers past Astros.
The Tigers came out firing on Saturday afternoon and the game was out of reach for the ‘Stros after just a few innings. Matt Vierling and Riley Greene hit back-to-back home runs in the first inning. Then Greene hit another homer in the second inning, forcing Houston starter Spencer Arrighetti out of the game. Detroit was up 9-0 by the end of the third inning, with Greene plating five of those runs. Although Houston pushed across five runs in the seventh, it was nowhere near enough. The Tigers cruised to a 13-5 victory and the two teams will play a rubber match this afternoon.
RILEY IS HIM.
2 innings, 2 home runs 😮💨#VoteTigers ⭐️ https://t.co/JrsIBeU1cG pic.twitter.com/hoTb3XOYFl
— Detroit Tigers (@tigers) June 15, 2024
Mets win four straight games and eight of last 10.
J.D. Martinez has been taking it into his own hands, dragging the Mets to victory once again. He hit two home runs on Saturday, a two-run shot in the fourth and a solo homer in the seventh. Martinez also had a walk-off home run on Thursday against the Marlins and drove in both of the Mets runs to beat the Padres 2-1 on Friday. Don’t look now, but the Mets are only 2.0 games out of the Wild Card…
AGAIN. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/ApiB6bVE7b
— New York Mets (@Mets) June 15, 2024
Aces gonna ace (Imanaga’s Version).
Shota Imanaga has been incredible and is looking like the NL Rookie of the Year at this point in the season. Imanaga earned his seventh win of the season on Saturday afternoon against the Cardinals, tossing seven innings of one-run ball, allowing four hits, zero walks, and striking out six. The Cardinals’ lone run came after an Alec Burleson double and Nolan Arenado sac fly. The Cubs lefty got into a little trouble in the seventh inning but was really fired up after he navigated out of the jam. Imanaga lowered his ERA to 1.89 on the season.
FIRE US UP, SHOTA! pic.twitter.com/CaKVXT51MC
— Marquee Sports Network (@WatchMarquee) June 15, 2024
This & That.
Player highlights from Saturday’s games:
- DJ Herz: 6 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 13 K, 21 Whiffs, 38% CSW
- Heliot Ramos: 3-for-5, 1 HR, 3 RBI
- Logan O’Hoppe: 2-for-4, game-tying 467 ft. home run
- Riley Greene, Wenceel Pérez, Colt Keith all had four-hit games
- Ryan McMahon steals home!
- MJ Melendez’s 12-pitch at-bat ends in a grand slam
all
13
DJ Herz
Ks pic.twitter.com/7VmBVTV3OB— Washington Nationals (@Nationals) June 15, 2024
Stay hot, Heliot ‼️ pic.twitter.com/XmyeoJucN1
— SFGiants (@SFGiants) June 15, 2024
O'Hoppe ties it up! 💪#RepTheHalo pic.twitter.com/HWlx4VZwu2
— Los Angeles Angels (@Angels) June 15, 2024
Ryan McMahon steals home! 🏃♂️ pic.twitter.com/5Pgb2Kk1Uk
— MLB (@MLB) June 16, 2024
MJ Melendez battled through a 12-pitch AB before crushing his first career grand slam. 😤 pic.twitter.com/AJGKkAzPZC
— MLB (@MLB) June 16, 2024
Best Moments From Yesterday
Giants do Pride Day right!
Baseball is for everyone! The Giants had some really cool things happening for Pride Day, including a vow renewal ceremony celebrating nine couples and an art series showcasing local art depicting Pride and the LGBTQ+ community through San Francisco and baseball.
Proudly flying over McCovey Cove 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ pic.twitter.com/srh0RARaUR
— SFGiants (@SFGiants) June 15, 2024
Snoop in the booth doesn’t disappoint.
Snoop Dogg bringing the baseball commentary in the Brewers TV booth for Bally Sports Wisconsin.
On Elly De La Cruz: "He's got a rocket in his pocket." ⚾️🎙️🚀🎵pic.twitter.com/jg2fWyKbgt
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) June 15, 2024
Petition to have Snoop in the booth every game please pic.twitter.com/t2Cf9es5jM
— Sam Kuffel (@SamKuffelWx) June 15, 2024
We love teammates supporting teammates.
Bryse Wilson on Joey Ortiz: “I think the Orioles messed up. Obviously they get Corbin but that’s a generational player right there. He hits, he plays elite defense.” pic.twitter.com/reJtQPpdDb
— Curt Hogg (@CyrtHogg) June 15, 2024
"I really love him."
Jose Quintana talks about throwing to Francisco Alvarez again: pic.twitter.com/Ctw1vcasyW
— SNY (@SNYtv) June 15, 2024
Injuries and Other Moves
⚾ SP Yoshinobu Yamamoto left Saturday’s game early with tricep tightness.
⚾ OF Michael Harris II will miss “a long time” with a Grade 2 hamstring strain.
⚾ C Salvador Perez has a knee sprain and inflammation, but it doesn’t seem serious. If he’s not in the lineup today, expect him back on Tuesday.
⚾ SP Jordan Wicks was placed on the 15-day IL with an oblique strain.
⚾ CL Devin Williams is on track to return after the All-Star Break. He’s been sidelined the whole season with a back injury.
Articles You Should Read
A Pitcher List Conversation with Nick Castellanos — Renee Dechert, Pitcher List
How baseball continues to bond father with late son — Anthony Vastrovince, MLB.com
Fantasy Baseball Coverage