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8/14 9:21 PM Jose Herrera (C-AZ) Jose Herrera smashes two-run homer, extending Diamondbacks' lead over Rockies. Jose Herrera smashed a two-run homer, extending the Arizona Diamondbacks' lead over the Colorado Rockies.
Source: https://www.foxsports.com/watch/fmc-ur1ib702x6n4pr...

8/14 8:38 PM Lourdes Gurriel (OF-AZ) Gurriel, Rodriguez lead the resurgent Diamondbacks past the Rockies, 8-2. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. hit a three-run homer in the first inning, Eduardo Rodriguez pitched a season-high seven innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Colorado Rockies 8-2 on Thursday night. Arizona improved to 60-62, winning for the sixth time in seven games and the ninth in 12. Rodriguez (5-7), who had allowed five earned runs in 5 1/3 innings against the Rockies five days earlier, matched his longest outing since October 2023.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/gurriel-rodriguez...

8/14 8:36 PM Bradley Blalock (P-COL) Hot D-backs shell Rockies' Bradley Blalock in 8-2 rout at Coors Field. For a summation of the Rockies' latest loss, we turn to the wisdom of irascible Hall of Fame manager Earl Weaver. Colorado (32-89) entered the game riding a modest two-game winning streak, but the hot-hitting D-backs shelled 24-year-old right-hander Bradley Blalock for seven runs on six hits over 3 2/3 innings.
Source: https://www.denverpost.com/2025/08/14/diamondbacks...

8/14 7:54 PM Ryan Helsley (P-NYM) New York Mets Make MLB History as Late Season Collapse Continues. As recently as two months ago, the New York Mets were riding high, looking to post one of their best records in franchise history. Now, with only a few weeks left in the season, the club is holding on for dear life in the National League Wild Card race. The Mets held a 3-2 lead late against the Atlanta Braves on Thursday, only for reliever Ryan Helsley give up RBI doubles to Michael Harris II and Ozzie Albies. New York ultimately lost 4-3, falling to 2-13 since July 28.
Source: https://www.si.com/fannation/mlb/fastball/history/...

8/14 7:45 PM Randy Vasquez (P-SD) Friday’s starter in question after Padres’ Michael King (knee) placed on injured list. Padres recalling right-hander Randy Vasquez, but Friday's starter is listed as TBD
Source: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/08/14/kn...

8/14 7:39 PM Tarik Skubal (P-DET) Detroit Tigers rally after rough Tarik Skubal opening to beat Minnesota Twins, 4-3 (11). Detroit Tigers score: Tarik Skubal gave up three runs in the third inning, but lasted seven innings as the Tigers forced extra innings in a 4-3 win.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/detroit-tigers-ra...

8/14 7:34 PM Robert Hassell (OF-WSH) Little League World Series legend Mo'ne Davis throws first pitch to Nationals OF Robert Hassell III, whom she once struck out. Davis threw a two-hit shutout against Hassell's team in the 2014 LLWS. He had one of those hits.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/breaking-news/article...

8/14 7:32 PM Chandler Simpson (SS-TB) [Last Word on Sports] - Rays Rookie Speedster Continues to Evolve. is one of the most exciting players in baseball, who is rounding out his overall game in his rookie year with the Tampa Bay Rays. Simpson tantalizes you with raw ability, and the remainder of the regular season will focus on his continued evolution. His defense and offense have progressed at varying paces, even as the speed component remains steady. Going forward, will Simpson make better reads in the outfield? Will he continue making good decisions on the bases while diversifying his offensive game? [caption id="attachment_99390" align="alignnone" width="503"] Mar 15, 2025; Port Charlotte, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Chandler Simpson (96) steals second base during the third inning against the New York Yankees at Charlotte Sports Park. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images[/caption] Rays Rookie Chandler Simpson Does Many Things Well Simpson made himself at home in the confines of West Sacramento in putting together a fantastic series. He went 6-for-10 with two walks and two runs scored in Tampa Bay's recent series against the Athletics. In the month of August, he has a .333 average along with an RBI and four runs scored. Simpson impacts the game in multiple ways as he legs out infield singles and stretches singles into extra base hits. Chandler Simpson's last 37 games: .326-BA/14-SB/.766-OPS ?? — Fuzzy (@fuzzyfromyt) Since his recall from Triple-A Durham on June 24, he has been posting solid production and helping the team in many ways. The Rays said one of the things Simpson needed to work on when he was was the swing and miss in his plate appearances. So how's that going? Simpson is an aggressive hitter who looks like he is swinging with one arm as he departs the batter's box. It has been interesting to see Simpson put the burden on the pitcher to make good pitches, and his plate discipline is improving. His 9.6% strikeout rate is in the 98th percentile of MLB, as is his 11% whiff rate. If he can keep up that pace while playing every day, then Simpson can vault himself into the pantheon of stars in baseball. Nonexistent Power This is one of the unfortunate blemishes in an otherwise solid resumé. Simpson has a giant doughnut hole in the power column of the stat sheet. It's hard to see anything in the underlying metrics that suggests he is just missing a few dingers. His average exit velocity, barrel, and hard-hit readings are all in the bottom 1% of baseball. That's not exactly promising when you consider that he swatted exactly one home run during his three-year minor league career (1,119 plate appearances). Of course, it's not a huge problem if teammates and keep outdoing themselves with their enormous power. Besides, his speed should get him at least one inside-the-park home run. How's That Defense? The defense is getting better, even if the metrics aren't as optimistic. When you watch him play every day, you see the slow but steady improvements being made. There are plenty of plays. The real question over the course of the remainder of the regular season is how Simpson improves his defense on the margins. Is he making better reads and taking good routes on the balls hit to him in the outfield? In the Athletics series, we saw him take a route to a ball that scooted under his glove and permitted the A's to score an extra run. There's no doubt it was a tough play and the Rays ultimately lost the game 6-0, but plays like that are an example of something he can continue to get better at. Last Word On Simpson Simpson is a tantalizing player because he shows you so much potential in one sequence and a few unpolished aspects of his game in another. In the middle game of the A's series, he swatted a one-out single in the third inning. But soon after, he got caught straying too far off first base and was caught stealing. That moment felt like it took the starch out of a potential offensive rally. On the other hand, sometimes his speed at first base causes opposing pitchers to commit throwing errors when trying to control the running game. Overall, Chandler Simpson's to the Rays fandom has been one of the more pleasurable things to watch on a 2025 team that still faces a tall task in order to make the postseason. Main Photo Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images The post appeared first on .
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...

8/14 7:19 PM Austin Wells (C-NYY) Ben Rice is forcing Yankees to decide on starting catcher role. The rookie’s bat and defense may push him past Austin Wells as the Yankees’ starting
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/ben-rice-forcing-...

8/14 7:18 PM Jahmai Jones (OF-DET) Tigers-White Sox Rain Delay Gets Update From Announcer Jason Benetti. The Detroit Tigers took on the Chicago White Sox on the south side of the Windy City on Monday with manager AJ Hinch's team claiming a 2-1 lead in the top of the ninth inning. A double by former Tigers second round pick and outfielder Jahmai Jones gave Detroit what appeared to be a good chance to extend their lead ahead of the White Sox's final at-bats. Then, something "insane" happened as a strong weather system quickly appeared over Rate Field, causing fans to scramble for the concourse.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/tigers-white-sox-...