<!–>
There is always baseball happening — almost too much baseball for one person to handle themselves.
That’s why we’re here to help, though, by sifting through the previous days’ games, and figuring out what you missed, but shouldn’t have. Here are all the best moments from last night in Major League Baseball:
Tigers vs. Rockies distilled
The Tigers have the best record in the American League. The Rockies are on pace to obliterate the modern loss record. The two faced off this week, and because of a rainout, had to play a doubleheader on Thursday. We’re going to break the entire doubleheader down into two separate but related pieces so you can easily understand MLB’s equivalent of the hydrogen bomb vs. coughing baby meme given life.
This is the kind of thing that’s going right for the Tigers right now, and, on the flip side, going wrong for the Rockies. Tigers’ backstop Dillon Dingler struggles receiving an 0-2 pitch, so when the ball flies away from Dingler, Kyle Farmer sees an opportunity to take second base and starts running. Dingler manages to catch the little accidental popup he created by missing the pitch, and then fires a laser beam directly to second, ahead of Farmer. The Rockies somehow turned what looked to be a passed ball into an out.
ADVERTISEMENT
–>
Now here are the Rockies attempting to make a very routine play happen, one that involves their own catcher. It’s the Rockies, though, so routine doesn’t really play into it. A single to right, a throw that should have been quickly forgotten about, but because Jacob Stallings couldn’t reel in the slow, dribbling, tail-end of the throw, instead the Rockies (and Javier Báez by extension) got… this.
The third Rockies’ error of the game, on a day in which they made five of them while allowing 21 runs and scoring 3. Or, to put it like MLB analyst Sarah Langs did:
Not all history is good history, you know.
Gabriel Moreno grand slam
Diamondbacks’ catcher Gabriel Moreno isn’t much of a power guy. He came to the majors in 2022, and had played in 263 games there since, with just 13 homers to his name. He hit a pretty huge one on Thursday, though, as his first long ball of the 2025 season was a grand slam against Dodgers’ starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto.
The D-backs would go on to take the first game of this four-game set, 5-3, thanks to Moreno’s slam. These are key games for Arizona to win, considering how packed the NL West is with contenders: they’re already five games back of the Dodgers, and in fourth place, and 2.5 games behind a wild card spot, too, in no small part because the other two NL West teams ahead of them in the standings, the Padres and Giants, hold two of the three spots. It’s a little early to worry about that, sure, but it’s never too early to try to rack up dubs against divisional opponents.
Phillies sweep amid Schwarber’s on-base streak
Thanks to a ninth-inning single, Kyle Schwarber’s on-base streak was extended to 43 games, which is notable for two reasons. First, it gave the Phillies a baserunner in a game against the Rays in which they were down 5-4. Schwarber was lifted for pinch-runner Johan Rojas, who would come around to score on a groundout, tying the game, and the Phillies would then win it in 10 courtesy a double by Brandon Marsh and a single by Trea Turner that would score him, putting the Phillies up 7-5. They’d hold on to win, 7-6, their third win in a row, and one that helped them keep pace with the Mets in the NL East.
Second is that 43 games puts Schwarber more than halfway to Ted Williams’ record on-base streak of 84 games. Forty three games sounds like a ton — and it is — but Williams is far and away the leader here. The longest streak of the modern era is Orlando Cabrera back in 2006, so Schwarber still has a long way to go to reach even that level. Still! Impressive work so far, and he has the patience and pop to keep it going for some time. The rest, as with so many things in baseball, is luck.
Bobby Witt Jr. has 4 hits, 2 steals
Bobby Witt Jr. had himself a game against the White Sox. He had a fly out in his first at-bat, and then it was success from there on out. A pair of doubles and two singles, and both times he singled, he also stole second. Witt is now batting .325/.392/.530 while leading the majors in doubles, all good for a 159 OPS+. And he hasn’t even started hitting for his usual home run power yet.
He ended up being lifted for a pinch-runner before he could cause any more damage, but it’s not like the Royals needed his bat in the lineup by this point, anyway. Kansas City took down Chicago 10-0, and while a lot of that damage was later in the game, that they scored in the first inning at all was enough to call it a day.
Not all the news is bad, though, White Sox fans. And that’s because…
The new pope is a White Sox fan
A new pope, Leo XIV, was chosen by the conclave on Thursday. He’s an American — the first — which leads us to why it’s being mentioned here in this space. The new head of the Roman Catholic Church is a baseball fan, and specifically of the Chicago White Sox thanks to being a south sider himself in his days before life at the Vatican.
If the White Sox haven’t considered prayer for guidance yet, well, they’ve got a direct line now, maybe it’s time to give that a shot.
Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, and follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily!
<!–>
recommended
Get more from Major League Baseball Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more
–>
This news was originally published on this post .
About the author
Cavaliers injury updates: Darius Garland, Evan Mobley, De’Andre Hunter to return for Game 3, per report
Getty Images Down 2-0 in their first-round series against the Indiana Pacers, the Cleveland Cavaliers could use some reinforcements. All-Star guard Darius Garland has yet to play in the series after spraining his left big toe during the first round. All-Star big man Evan Mobley (sprained left ankle) and reserve forward De'Andre Hunter (sprained right thumb) missed Game 2 after getting hurt in the series opener. All three are expected to return for Game 3 Friday night, per ESPN.Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson was optimistic on Thursday that they would return soon, and it sounds as though that will be the case."They all touched the ball," Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson told reporters after practice Thursday. "They all got some reps up. But we didn't do anything live. They kind of participated in the walkthrough. Hoping for the best."Hunter's thumb is not […]
Juan Soto’s bullpen visits: Sunflower seeds and scouting reports
NEW YORK — Juan Soto, honorary member of the New York Mets bullpen?“Hey, at this point,” Mets reliever Ryne Stanek said, smiling, “he comes by so often that we might as well give him that title.”Soto, the superstar right fielder, visits the Mets’ bullpen before games, between pitching changes — really, anytime there’s a break in the action that allows him an opportunity to pop in.AdvertisementIt’s not completely unusual for a right fielder to linger by the wall near where the relievers reside or stop in the bullpen for a quick hello or sip of a drink. But Soto is different. He visits all the time.“He does it way more than others,” said Stanek, who is in his ninth major-league season. “We love it.”Added Mets reliever Max Kranick, “We look forward to his visits.”Earlier this season, Soto referred to the […]
Vikings rookie minicamp: What we learned, including a new QB and two intriguing young CBs
EAGAN, Minn. — Rookie minicamp is a sign that the real action is inching closer.Free agency is over, and the Minnesota Vikings have completed the NFL Draft. The NFL schedule will be announced next week, and organized team activities will commence soon after.There weren’t many surprises on Friday. Donovan Jackson, the team’s first-round pick, participated in drills with offensive line coach Chris Kuper and assistant O-line coach Keith Carter. The defensive line practiced stunts on one side of the field, while the offense practiced route concepts.What did we learn? Here are three thoughts following the afternoon workout. Let’s get it, @D_jack78! 💜 pic.twitter.com/VKPVsmSLpa — Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) May 9, 2025Tommi Hill: The most interesting player at minicamp?A few months ago, at the scouting combine in Indianapolis, Travis Hunter was asked to identify the toughest cornerbacks he faced in college football. […]
49ers’ Mykel Williams makes strong rookie camp impression; team adds 2 more veteran OTs
SANTA CLARA — On a day when 51 players hit the field for rookie camp on Friday, the real news for the San Francisco 49ers was back inside the building as they continue to address the biggest miss in their recent draft: the offensive line.The Niners signed seventh-year offensive tackle Andre Dillard, a 2019 first-round pick of the Philadelphia Eagles, and former Tennessee Titans tackle Nicholas Petit-Frere. This comes a week after they signed veteran tackle D.J. Humphries. They can foreseeably all take a crack at right tackle Colton McKivitz’s starting job or the swing tackle role after the 49ers didn’t draft a tackle two weeks ago.AdvertisementAmong the moves the 49ers made to make room for Dillard and Petit-Frere was releasing defensive end Drake Jackson, the team’s 2022 second-round pick. Jackson missed all of last season with a knee injury […]
Sport anuncia António Oliveira, ex-Corinthians, como novo treinador
Técnico foi anunciado como novo comandante do Sport ( Foto: Paulo Paiva/ SCR) O Sport já tem seu novo treinador para a sequência da temporada, e mais uma vez a aposta será em um nome de Portugal. Nesta sexta-feira (9), o clube anunciou que António Oliveira comandará a equipe e,m substituição a Pepa. O acerto entre o treinador e o Rubro-Negro se deu durante a semana e, na última quinta-feira (8), o treinador chegou a Recife para os últimos detalhes e, no dia seguinte, dar seu primeiro treinamento e conhecer o elenco do Leão PUBLICIDADE PUBLICIDADE Contrato até fim do ano Maiores detalhes sobre o contrato de António Oliveira com o Sport não foram revelados, mas o que se sabe é que este vínculo vale até o fim de 2025, com cláusula de renovação mediante uma meta específica: a classificação […]
Defenders vs. Brahmas live updates: Top moments from UFL Week 7
The Brahmas have just one win on the season, but it came in Washington, D.C. against the Defenders in Week 4. The Defenders are tied for first place in the XFL Conference and are looking to take sole possession of the top spot. 7:17p ET Preview: Can Defenders bounce back this week? Live Coverage for this began on 7:05p ET
Related
Cavaliers injury updates: Darius Garland, Evan Mobley, De’Andre Hunter to return for Game 3, per report
Getty Images Down 2-0 in their first-round series against the Indiana Pacers, the Cleveland Cavaliers could use some reinforcements. All-Star guard Darius Garland has yet to play in the series after spraining his left big toe during the first round. All-Star big man Evan Mobley (sprained left ankle) and reserve forward De'Andre Hunter (sprained right thumb) missed Game 2 after getting hurt in the series opener. All three are expected to return for Game 3 Friday night, per ESPN.Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson was optimistic on Thursday that they would return soon, and it sounds as though that will be the case."They all touched the ball," Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson told reporters after practice Thursday. "They all got some reps up. But we didn't do anything live. They kind of participated in the walkthrough. Hoping for the best."Hunter's thumb is not […]
Juan Soto’s bullpen visits: Sunflower seeds and scouting reports
NEW YORK — Juan Soto, honorary member of the New York Mets bullpen?“Hey, at this point,” Mets reliever Ryne Stanek said, smiling, “he comes by so often that we might as well give him that title.”Soto, the superstar right fielder, visits the Mets’ bullpen before games, between pitching changes — really, anytime there’s a break in the action that allows him an opportunity to pop in.AdvertisementIt’s not completely unusual for a right fielder to linger by the wall near where the relievers reside or stop in the bullpen for a quick hello or sip of a drink. But Soto is different. He visits all the time.“He does it way more than others,” said Stanek, who is in his ninth major-league season. “We love it.”Added Mets reliever Max Kranick, “We look forward to his visits.”Earlier this season, Soto referred to the […]
Vikings rookie minicamp: What we learned, including a new QB and two intriguing young CBs
EAGAN, Minn. — Rookie minicamp is a sign that the real action is inching closer.Free agency is over, and the Minnesota Vikings have completed the NFL Draft. The NFL schedule will be announced next week, and organized team activities will commence soon after.There weren’t many surprises on Friday. Donovan Jackson, the team’s first-round pick, participated in drills with offensive line coach Chris Kuper and assistant O-line coach Keith Carter. The defensive line practiced stunts on one side of the field, while the offense practiced route concepts.What did we learn? Here are three thoughts following the afternoon workout. Let’s get it, @D_jack78! 💜 pic.twitter.com/VKPVsmSLpa — Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) May 9, 2025Tommi Hill: The most interesting player at minicamp?A few months ago, at the scouting combine in Indianapolis, Travis Hunter was asked to identify the toughest cornerbacks he faced in college football. […]
49ers’ Mykel Williams makes strong rookie camp impression; team adds 2 more veteran OTs
SANTA CLARA — On a day when 51 players hit the field for rookie camp on Friday, the real news for the San Francisco 49ers was back inside the building as they continue to address the biggest miss in their recent draft: the offensive line.The Niners signed seventh-year offensive tackle Andre Dillard, a 2019 first-round pick of the Philadelphia Eagles, and former Tennessee Titans tackle Nicholas Petit-Frere. This comes a week after they signed veteran tackle D.J. Humphries. They can foreseeably all take a crack at right tackle Colton McKivitz’s starting job or the swing tackle role after the 49ers didn’t draft a tackle two weeks ago.AdvertisementAmong the moves the 49ers made to make room for Dillard and Petit-Frere was releasing defensive end Drake Jackson, the team’s 2022 second-round pick. Jackson missed all of last season with a knee injury […]
Sport anuncia António Oliveira, ex-Corinthians, como novo treinador
Técnico foi anunciado como novo comandante do Sport ( Foto: Paulo Paiva/ SCR) O Sport já tem seu novo treinador para a sequência da temporada, e mais uma vez a aposta será em um nome de Portugal. Nesta sexta-feira (9), o clube anunciou que António Oliveira comandará a equipe e,m substituição a Pepa. O acerto entre o treinador e o Rubro-Negro se deu durante a semana e, na última quinta-feira (8), o treinador chegou a Recife para os últimos detalhes e, no dia seguinte, dar seu primeiro treinamento e conhecer o elenco do Leão PUBLICIDADE PUBLICIDADE Contrato até fim do ano Maiores detalhes sobre o contrato de António Oliveira com o Sport não foram revelados, mas o que se sabe é que este vínculo vale até o fim de 2025, com cláusula de renovação mediante uma meta específica: a classificação […]
Defenders vs. Brahmas live updates: Top moments from UFL Week 7
The Brahmas have just one win on the season, but it came in Washington, D.C. against the Defenders in Week 4. The Defenders are tied for first place in the XFL Conference and are looking to take sole possession of the top spot. 7:17p ET Preview: Can Defenders bounce back this week? Live Coverage for this began on 7:05p ET
Be the first to leave a comment