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There was a short schedule Monday, with just eight games on the docket. MLB teams did their part to give us as much #content as possible, with half the games going into extras.
Today’s Headlines
Shohei Ohtani is Good at Baseball
Ohtani tied the game up against the Rangers in the 7th inning on Monday, then went yard again in the top of the 12th to break the tie and open the game up for the Angels, who would go on to win 9-6.
Ohtani joins Shohei Ohtani and Shohei Ohtani as the only three players with 20+ homers and 100+ strikeouts as a pitcher in a season.
Shohei Ohtani is writing his own record book.
H/t: @SlangsOnSports pic.twitter.com/h2BStgKErJ
— MLB (@MLB) June 13, 2023
All-Star Update
MLB released its first update to All-Star balloting on Monday, and Shohei Ohtani and Ronald Acuña Jr. are leading their respective leagues in voting. Seems about right.
Atlanta fans sure are showing up to vote!
The first All-Star ballot update is in and these guys are leading the pack!
Keep voting for your favorites ➡️ https://t.co/AOTyLAg5Kr. pic.twitter.com/WtdbWhxjrC
— MLB (@MLB) June 12, 2023
Two Hot Teams Face Off…in Oakland?
The A’s won their MLB-leading sixth game in a row, over (checks notes)…the Rays. The gap in the two team’s run differentials entering Monday’s games was 334. The A’s have had the fourth-best team ERA in the majors over the span of their win streak.
The game comes on the heels of tonight’s “reverse boycott” of the A’s. If you’re attending a game tonight, consider showing your support for our fellow fans in Oakland!
#OAKtogether pic.twitter.com/YiOVTmpNOx
— Oakland 68s (@Oakland68s) June 10, 2023
Best Moments From Yesterday
Ibáñez Wins it with his Arm
In the top of the 10th, Atlanta found itself with one out and a runner at third. Eddie Rosario hit a fly ball to mid-left field, but Andy Ibáñez wasn’t ready to concede the lead just yet. Watch the throw, stay for the “yee-ahh bay-by! Let’s go Ibáñez!”
The double play was the difference, as Spencer Torkelson walked it off for the Tigers in the bottom of the inning.
A HUGE double play for the @Tigers to keep the game tied in the 10th! pic.twitter.com/XIdHKm2GJJ
— MLB (@MLB) June 13, 2023
Injuries
The Cardinals placed reliever Ryan Helsley on the 15-day IL after experiencing right forearm tightness. He will first be eligible to return on June 25, but we’ll have to wait for more information for a more definitive timeline.
Jacob deGrom had successful surgery to repair his UCL according to Rangers manager Bruce Bochy. deGrom is expected to be out for at least a year to recover.
Trevor Story is expecting to return to the Red Sox infield by August, and may DH even sooner.
Articles You Should Read
John Fisher is redefining sports owner malpractice as he spitefully tries to move his Oakland A’s to Las Vegas – Dayn Perry, CBS Sports (late on this one, but worth a read if you missed it the first time)
MVP and Cy Young Ballots through June – Daniel Fox, Pitcher List
Fantasy Baseball Coverage
The List 6/12: Top 100 Starting Pitchers
Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Week 11
Featured image by Justin Paradis (@JustParaDesigns on Twitter)