MLB Roundup for 7-19

Red Sox Announcement Brings Bad News for Starting Rotation

Boston Red Sox starting pitchers have struggled for most of the season, putting up the 17th-ranked ERA in MLB at 4.06. The starters looked as if they were hitting their stride heading into the All-Star break, staying in games with leads long enough to claim pitcher wins in 11 of the Red Sox last 13 wins before the break. But coming out of the break, Boston starters were showing signs of reverting to their previous woes, when they allowed the fou…

Leading NL Slugger Reveals Hilarious Reason for Turning Down HR Derby After All-Star Snub

This year’s Midsummer Classic in Atlanta was a baseball fan’s dream come true. It had everything from a Home Run Derby tiebreaker to the first use of the ABS. It was the kind of weekend that makes for legendary All-Star memories. But it also surprised everyone when an NL MVP-calibre player was ignored by voters. And when offered the home run derby, his response will surprise you. The player in discussion is Chicago Cubs hitter Seiya Suzuki. Lead…

Streaking Cubs aim to continue trend against Red Sox

After beginning the second half of the season with an interleague victory, the Chicago Cubs will look to push their winning streak to four games on Saturday night against the visiting Boston Red Sox.

Baseball: Suzuki hits 26th homer for 80th RBI as Cubs beat Red Sox

Seiya Suzuki hit a three-run shot for his 26th home run and a National League-leading 80th RBI as the Chicago Cubs beat the Boston Red Sox 4-1 on Friday.

MLB Roundup for 7-19

CHICAGO — Seiya Suzuki hit a three-run homer, and the Chicago Cubs stopped Boston’s 10-game win streak with a 4-1 victory over the Red Sox on Friday.

Cubs ends Red Sox’s 10-game win streak

CHICAGO (AP) — Seiya Suzuki hit a three-run homer, and the Chicago Cubs stopped Boston’s 10-game win streak with a 4-1 victory over the Red Sox on Friday.