A big week around Major League Baseball included two more no-hitters and the 20,000th player in MLB history. Also, the power rankings are starting to become more clear, with teams like the Yankees continuing to climb. The latest MLB odds have the Dodgers as the favorites to repeat.
Angels star Mike Trout is out several weeks with a calf injury.
Angels announce OF Mike Trout has been placed on the 10-day IL with a calf strain. Estimated return to play is 6-8 weeks. pic.twitter.com/Zzrjz6gbB8
— MLB (@MLB) May 18, 2021
White Sox manager Tony La Russa under fire for criticizing Yermin Mercedes for hitting 3-0 home run off a position player in rout of the Twins.
White Sox manager Tony La Russa says Yermín Mercedes made a “big mistake” when he crushed a 3-0 pitch from infielder Willians Astudillo for a solo homer in the ninth inning of Monday’s 16-4 victory over the Twins.
by @jcohenap
https://t.co/BrkzPjNtIR— AP Sports (@AP_Sports) May 19, 2021
Two more no-hitters, already bringing the season total to six.
Spectacular Spencer.@spencerturnbull throws the fifth no-hitter of the season. 👏 pic.twitter.com/E8ioVEwhDv
— MLB (@MLB) May 19, 2021
A no-no in Texas!
Corey Kluber fires the 6th no-hitter this season! pic.twitter.com/lHHxUE7u3g
— MLB (@MLB) May 20, 2021
The Mets have seven of their Opening Day starters on the Injured List. Among those on the IL is Kevin Pillar, who took a pitch to the face and suffered multiple fractures.
Kevin Pillar: "My face will heal, but my heart is broken right now because this team is hurting" pic.twitter.com/MxRc7py8Fo
— SNY (@SNYtv) May 18, 2021
Mr. 20,000: Mariners catcher Jose Godoy became the 20,000th player to appear in an MLB game.
20,000th player in MLB history: José Godoy
– signed w/ STL in July '11 out of VZ; $200K signing bonus
– spent 9 years w/ STL; reached Triple-A in '19; at alt site in '20
– elected FA, signed w/ SEA in Nov. '20
– OF COURSE THE 20,000TH PLAYER IN MLB HISTORY IS A BACKUP CATCHER!!! pic.twitter.com/YC8TlMuttL— Céspedes Family BBQ (@CespedesBBQ) May 22, 2021
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Power Rankings
1. San Diego Padres (30-17) | PREV: 1
2. Los Angeles Dodgers (29-18) | PREV: 4 (+2)
3. Tampa Bay Rays (29-19) | PREV: 10 (+7)
4. Boston Red Sox (29-19) | PREV: 3 (-1)
5. New York Yankees (28-19) | PREV: 7 (+2)
6. San Francisco Giants (28-19) | PREV: 8 (+2)
7. Oakland Athletics (28-20) | PREV: 6 (-1)
8. Chicago White Sox (26-19) | PREV: 2 (-6)
9. Houston Astros (26-21) | PREV: 5 (-4)
10. St. Louis Cardinals (26-20) | PREV: 9 (-1)
11. Atlanta Braves (23-24) | PREV: 12 (+1)
12. Cleveland Indians (24-20) | PREV: 15 (+3)
13. Toronto Blue Jays (23-22) | PREV: 11 (-2)
14. Chicago Cubs (24-22) | PREV: 18 (+4)
15. New York Mets (21-19) | PREV: 13 (-2)
16. Philadelphia Phillies (23-24) | PREV: 14 (-2)
17. Milwaukee Brewers (23-23) | PREV: 16 (-1)
18. Miami Marlins (22-24) | PREV: 19 (+1)
19. Washington Nationals (20-23) | PREV: 21 (+2)
20. Kansas City Royals (22-23) | PREV: 23 (+3)
21. Cincinnati Reds (20-25) | PREV: 17 (-4)
22. Seattle Mariners (21-26) | PREV: 22
23. Los Angeles Angels (20-27) | PREV: 20 (-3)
24. Texas Rangers (22-27) | PREV: 28 (+4)
25. Minnesota Twins (17-29) | PREV: 25
26. Colorado Rockies (18-29) | PREV: 29 (+3)
27. Detroit Tigers (18-28) | PREV: 30 (+3)
28. Pittsburgh Pirates (18-28) | PREV: 27 (-1)
29. Baltimore Orioles (17-29) | PREV: 24 (-5)
30. Arizona Diamondbacks (18-30) | PREV: 26 (-4)