Ranger Suárez says last year’s World Series loss is on the minds of the Philadelphia, who hold a 2-0 NL Championship Series lead going into Game 3 on Thursday.
The defending champion Houston Astros are on the ropes against Texas. Meanwhile, Bryce Harper and the Philadelphia Phillies are off to another powerful start at home in the NLCS.
For the seventh consecutive season, the Houston Astros have advanced to the AL Championship Series. The surprising Arizona Diamondbacks are in the NLCS for the first time in 16 years.
The Arizona Diamondbacks solidified the back of their bullpen ahead of the trade deadline, acquiring closer Paul Sewald from the Seattle Mariners on Monday
Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout has been elected to his 11th All-Star Game. Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is going back to the Home Run Derby.
Thanks to the pitch clock, the action is moving much faster at Major League Baseball games. It also means a little less time for fans to enjoy a frosty adult beverage.
The minor league Hillsboro Hops plan to build a $120 million ballpark near the site of their current stadium. The new ballpark will largely be privately financed.