Pedro Martinez

Verlander to start AL Division Series opener for Astros

By KRISTIE RIEKENOctober 8, 2022 GMT

HOUSTON (AP) — Justin Verlander will start Game 1 of the American League Division Series for the Houston Astros on Tuesday.

It was a forgone conclusion the AL Cy Young Award frontrunner will start that game, and manager Dusty Baker made it official Saturday.

By The Associated PressMay 11, 2022 GMT

May 12

1910 — Chief Bender of the Philadelphia Athletics pitched a 4-0 no-hitter against the Cleveland Indians.

1937 — St. Louis’ Joe Medwick hit two home runs and two doubles to lead the Cardinals to a 15-3 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies.

By JAKE SEINERJanuary 26, 2022 GMT

David Ortiz gazed at his phone, his pursed lips revealing nerves rarely seen from one of the game's great clutch hitters.

Pedro Martinez's hand rested on Ortiz's shoulder, and Martinez grinned when the good news came through.

By The Associated PressOctober 28, 2021 GMT

Oct. 29

1931 — Lefty Grove, winner of 31 games for the Philadelphia A’s, was named the American League MVP.

1942 — Branch Rickey, the architect of the St. Louis Cardinals’ farm system, resigned as the team’s vice president.

By The Associated PressOctober 28, 2021 GMT

Oct. 29

1931 — Lefty Grove, winner of 31 games for the Philadelphia A’s, was named the American League MVP.

1942 — Branch Rickey, the architect of the St. Louis Cardinals’ farm system, resigned as the team’s vice president.