We’ve hit the MLB All-Star break after another eventful week around baseball.
Braves superstar outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. is out for the season with a torn ACL.
OF Ronald Acuña Jr. underwent an MRI today that showed a complete tear of his right ACL. He will undergo season-ending surgery.
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) July 11, 2021
Marlins pitcher Pablo Lopez sets new major-league record with nine consecutive strikeouts to start the game. It was on the one-year anniversary of his father, Danny, passing away.
A NEW MLB RECORD!
Pablo López strikes out the first 9 batters to start the game! 🤯 pic.twitter.com/sY6BZlMkIx
— MLB (@MLB) July 11, 2021
Angels two-way sensation Shohei Ohtani, who is participating in tonight’s Home Run Derby, is the first player in American League history with 31+ homers and 12+ stolen bases before the All-Star break.
American League players all-time with 31+ home runs and 12+ stolen bases before the All-Star Break: #Angels Shohei Ohtani (2021)
–end of list–— Matt Birch (@MattBirch12) July 4, 2021
Rays throw combined no-hitter (seven innings).
7 innings, NO hits.
The Rays combine to shut out the Indians. pic.twitter.com/ngm7ZpioOx
— MLB (@MLB) July 7, 2021
The Padres came back from down 8-0 to beat the Nationals in walk-off fashion. Sparking the comeback, relief pitcher Daniel Camarena hit a grand slam off ace Max Scherzer for his first career hit.
This isn't just a grand slam.
And it isn't just a grand slam BY A PITCHER.
It's a grand slam, BY A PITCHER, FOR HIS FIRST CAREER HIT.#SlamDiego pic.twitter.com/goraKjGanH
— San Diego Padres (@Padres) July 9, 2021
POV: You turn an 8-0 deficit into a 9-8 win to match the biggest comeback in #Padres history. pic.twitter.com/37vbZkGdwV
— San Diego Padres (@Padres) July 9, 2021
2021 MLB Draft: Pirates select Louisville catcher Henry Davis with the No. 1 overall pick.
With the No. 1 overall pick in the 2021 #MLBDraft, the @Pirates select catcher Henry Davis from Louisville! pic.twitter.com/PaFHXETIP2
— MLB (@MLB) July 11, 2021
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Power Rankings
1. San Francisco Giants (57-32) | PREV: 2 (+1)
2. Los Angeles Dodgers (56-35) | PREV: 1 (-1)
3. Chicago White Sox (54-35) | PREV: 6 (+3)
4. Boston Red Sox (55-36) | PREV: 3 (-1)
5. Houston Astros (55-36) | PREV: 5
6. Tampa Bay Rays (53-37) | PREV: 8 (+2)
7. San Diego Padres (53-40) | PREV: 7
8. Milwaukee Brewers (53-39) | PREV: 4 (-4)
9. Oakland Athletics (52-40) | PREV: 9
10. New York Mets (47-40) | PREV: 11 (+1)
11. Cincinnati Reds (48-42) | PREV: 17 (+6)
12. Toronto Blue Jays (45-42) | PREV: 10 (-2)
13. New York Yankees (46-43) | PREV: 15 (+2)
14. Philadelphia Phillies (44-44) | PREV: 20 (+6)
15. Atlanta Braves (44-45) | PREV: 14 (-1)
16. Los Angeles Angels (45-44) | PREV: 12 (-4)
17. Seattle Mariners (48-43) | PREV: 16 (-1)
18. Cleveland Indians (45-42) | PREV: 18
19. Chicago Cubs (44-46) | PREV: 13 (-6)
20. St. Louis Cardinals (44-46) | PREV: 21 (+1)
21. Washington Nationals (42-47) | PREV: 19 (-2)
22. Colorado Rockies (40-51) | PREV: 23 (+1)
23. Detroit Tigers (40-51) | PREV: 22 (-1)
24. Minnesota Twins (39-50) | PREV: 25 (+1)
25. Miami Marlins (39-50) | PREV: 24 (-1)
26. Kansas City Royals (36-53) | PREV: 26
27. Texas Rangers (35-55) | PREV: 27
28. Pittsburgh Pirates (34-56) | PREV: 28
29. Baltimore Orioles (28-61) | PREV: 29
30. Arizona Diamondbacks (26-66) | PREV: 30
Ohtani is now STARTING PITCHER FOR THE AL and batting LEADOFF! BEAST!!