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rookie-performance
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abcnews.go.comsports9 hrs ago
Pirates Rookie Esmerlyn Valdez Hits Four Home Runs in Four Days After Earlier Demotion
The 22-year-old outfielder reached the mark through June 29 and now has six home runs in 16 MLB games. Pittsburgh improved to 43-42 and sits two games out of a playoff spot.
nypost.comsports46 days ago
Cardinals Rookie Criticized for Standing Too Close to Batter’s Box
A’s announcer Dallas Braden called out Cardinals rookie JJ Wetherholt for standing in the batter’s box area while waiting to hit during the ninth inning of a game on Thursday. First base umpire Bill Miller eventually instructed Wetherholt to move back. Wetherholt later reached ba…
nypost.comsports52 days ago
Rookie Outfielder Hits RBI Double in 10th After Batting Order Promotion
A rookie outfielder delivered an RBI double in the 10th inning of a 3-1 victory. The player had been moved to the fifth spot in the lineup after a recent surge at the plate. The team manager cited the player's improved approach as the reason for the promotion.