It took a bit longer than expected for Vladimir Guerrero Jr., the Blue Jays young phenom, to hit his first home run. But the second one didn’t take long at all — they both came Tuesday night in Toronto’s win against San Francisco. Speaking of standout performances, Red Sox ace Chris Sale had 17 strikeouts in seven innings but didn’t get a chance to go for 20 in a game Boston ended up losing in extra innings. And there are some comings and goings around baseball: Miguel Sano is set for his season debut in Minnesota and Kendrys Morales is headed from Oakland to the Bronx.
- No, Vlad Jr. didn’t have an immediate home run impact when he came up. But he’s suddenly the youngest player to have a two-homer game.
- Remember when Chris Sale was struggling, a whole month ago? Yeah, he’s not struggling anymore.
- The Twins have a new home run threat back in their lineup. If Miguel Sano can stay healthy, this can be a game-changer in the AL Central.
- The Yankees, who had to place Miguel Andujar back on the IL, picked up veteran Kendrys Morales while they deal with all their injuries.
- At one time, the Dodgers’ Julio Urias was the best pitching prospect in baseball. He’s turned into a good Major Leaguer. But now his off-the-field choices might be ruining all of it.
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No, Vlad Jr. didn’t have an immediate home run impact when he came up. But he’s suddenly the youngest player to have a two-homer game.
Here it is, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s first home run: pic.twitter.com/Zcp3VZBQnE
— 314 Sports (@CARDS_STLOUIS) May 15, 2019
Remember when Chris Sale was struggling, a whole month ago? Yeah, he’s not struggling anymore.
Chris Sale is the…
– 1st pitcher since Max Scherzer (May 11, 2016) to strike out 17+.
– 1st LHP with 17+ K since Johan Santana (Aug. 19, 2007).
– 1st Red Sox pitcher to do so since Pedro Martínez (May 6, 2000).
– 1st pitcher to EVER strike out 17+ in 7 or fewer IP. pic.twitter.com/IulhkL73J5
— MLB Stats (@MLBStats) May 15, 2019
The Twins have a new home run threat back in their lineup. If Miguel Sano can stay healthy, this can be a game-changer in the AL Central.
Twins Activate Miguel Sano, Place Mitch Garver On IL https://t.co/OQEbD67v0W pic.twitter.com/0OX6oa5Ub1
— MLB Trade Rumors (@mlbtraderumors) May 15, 2019
The Yankees, who had to place Miguel Andujar back on the IL, picked up veteran Kendrys Morales while they deal with all their injuries.
Yankees acquire 1B/DH Kendrys Morales from Oakland pic.twitter.com/N9GP4YXJtS
— Bleacher Report MLB (@BR_MLB) May 15, 2019
At one time, the Dodgers’ Julio Urias was the best pitching prospect in baseball. He’s turned into a good Major Leaguer. But now his off-the-field choices might be ruining all of it.
The arrest of Dodgers pitcher Julio Urias on suspicion of domestic battery could trigger a suspension from MLB and may jeopardize his future with the team. https://t.co/Z7BqLB1fRC
— L.A. Times Sports (@latimessports) May 14, 2019
TOP STORIES
• Vlad Jr. hits first MLB HR, then goes deep again | ESPN.com
• Chris Sale strikes out 17 in another dominant start for Red Sox, but Rockies battle back for win | CBS Sports
• Twins’ Sano set for debut as Garver heads to IL | ESPN.com
