Watch: Carlos Gomez hit a home run without touching home plate

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Let see, it only took the second batter of the game to rev up this much drama in the first inning as Milwaukee Brewers center fielder, Carlos Gomez hits a rocket dead center for his 23rd home run of the year. He can tell you that because he admired it from a far, yep he stood right there and watched it! When he did decide to run around the bases he had some choice words for Braves first baseman, Freddie Freeman! As he was rounding third base he barked at pitcher Paul Maholm, and then standing in his way of home plate was no other than catcher Brian McCann, who had enough of Gomez and his foolishness. Take a look:

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McCann was just as wrong as Gomez, he escalated it more; but if you are representing the Atlanta Braves what other choice do you have? McCann is a hero to some as he made a stand protecting the Braves brand! The question is WHY? Does it have anything to do with Maholm hitting Gomez on two different occasions in the past? Too bad these two teams aren't playing one another in the playoffs! Oh by the way, does Gomez EVER touch home plate?

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Watch: Alex Rios hit for the cycle

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                                       Photo: Tony Gutierrez

Alex Rios flex his muscles Monday night against the Houston Astros as he quickly hit for the cycle in six innings. Rios joins Mike Trout and Brandon Barnes as the only players to hit for the cycle this season. He smacked a two-run double in the first, reached on infield single to third, a solo home run in the fourth, and a RBI triple in the sixth inning. Take a look: courtesy of espn.com

The Texas Rangers went on to route the Houston Astros 12-0 as Ranger's pitcher, Derek Holland throws a complete game shutout allowing six hits and striking out nine, for his 10th victory of the season. Texas remains a game behind Cleveland Indians for the last playoff spot with seven games remaining.

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Watch: Manny Machado leaves game with an apparant knee injury

Baltimore Orioles' Manny Machado. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)[/caption] Baltimore Orioles third baseman Manny Machado's leg buckle from underneath him as he crossed first base running out an infield single in today's crucial series against Tampa Bay. The 21-year-old phenom was down several minutes before being carted off the field with an apparent left knee injury. Take a look:

By looking at Machado crossing first this almost reminds me of the incident that happen to the Louisville guard, Kevin Ware, whose leg snapped during the NCAA tournament. Ware had an open tib/fib fracture, hopefully Machado's injury isn't as significant as Ware; but as for right now fingers are crossed and prayers have been sent. Coming into today's action Manny Machado was batting .283 14HR 71RBI and 51 doubles.

Reazando por #mannymachado esperemos no sea tan grave la lesion. Praying it's not as bad as it looked. Hate to see a member of @mlb get hurt! — Jose Bautista (@JoeyBats19) September 23, 2013

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Watch: Alex Rodriguez Passes A Yankee Great

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Alex Rodriguez is no stranger to setting records. He will always be linked for his record-setting baseball contracts of $252M and $275M, setting a record for 211 games suspension by Major League Baseball for his involvement in P.E.D.s, and now passing the late Yankee great and Baseball Hall Of Famer, Lou Gehrig, with his 24th career grand slam. The opposite field home run came off of George Kontos in the seventh inning that broke a 1-1 tie that giving the playoff chasing Yankees a 5-1 victory Friday night against the San Francisco Giants. Take a look at Arod's grand slam.
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75 years after Lou Gehrig’s last grand slam, Alex Rodriguez passes a legend: http://t.co/I4lJOEHXhM — MLB (@MLB) September 21, 2013

Arod's home run snaps a 1 for 25 slump and a needed victory for the New York Yankees, who have been slumping as of late. Yankees started the night 3 games back for the last wildcard spot. As for Arod, I'm not sure how this record will play as Alex passes a Yankee legend; but since he is still a member of the pinstripes at least its remains in the Yankee family.

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Watch: Chris Davis First to 50 Home Runs

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Chris Davis becomes the second Baltimore Orioles to hit 50 home runs in a single season following former Oriole, Brady Anderson, who accomplished it in 1996. Davis connecting on a 2-2 pitch over the center field wall in the eighth inning that broke a 3-3 tie off of Toronto Blue Jays reliever, Steve Delabar. Davis is the 27th member to achieve 50 home runs in a season, Jose Bautista of the Toronto Blue Jays was the last to do it in 2010. Take a look at Chris Davis latest blast:
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Chris Davis is making a very good case at winning the 2013 American League MVP award. He is currently at a .296BA 50HR 129RBIs. He joins Babe Ruth and Albert Belle as the only players in MLB history to achieve 50 homers and 40 doubles. Belle actually accomplished 50hr/50dbls. It will be difficult to pass the reigning MVP and last year's Triple Crown Winner, Miguel Cabrera who is once again having a stellar season as well, .348BA 43HR 133RBIs.

Chris Davis joins Babe Ruth and Albert Belle as the only players to hit 50 homers and 40 doubles in the same season: http://t.co/JO9oZTQCge — USA TODAY Sports (@USATODAYsports) September 14, 2013

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Watch: Jose Fernandez clears benches after admiring first career home run

                        Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

When Miami Marlins rookie pitcher, Jose Fernandez, turn on a Mike Minor fastball he look like he knew his way around a bat! Only problem was he kinda camped out at the plate like he was Manny Ramirez admiring one of his many home runs! Well, I guess I can't blame him, it was his first career home run in the Majors. He put some good wood on that ball I might add. Oh by the way I did mention he is a pitcher didn't I! Take a look: courtesy of mlb.com

Seriously, standing at the plate admiring your home run can often lead to bad things. Braves catcher, Brian McCann had verbal words with Fernandez at home plate that led to both benches clearing but nothing happen afterwards. After the game, Fernandez spoke on his altercations with Chris Johnson and Brian McCann.

"I feel embarrassed," the 21-year-old Fernandez said. "I feel like I don't deserve to be here, because this isn't high school. This is a professional game. I made a mistake. I'm going to learn from it."

This was Jose Fernandez last game of the season because he has met the 170-inning limit set by the team. He pitched another gem tonight going seven innings giving up one earn run and striking out five batters. He is now 12-6 with an ERA of 2.19 second to Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw. Marlins ended up winning the game 5-2.

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Von Miller In Trouble Again

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Denver Broncos defensive stud, Von Miller, may as well grasp the nickname "CAN'T DO RIGHT" because of his latest antics with the law. Miller, who is already serving a six game suspension by the NFL for violating the substance abuse policy was cited for speeding and driving with a suspended or revoked license in Arapahoe County last week according to Denver CBS4.

It's not been a good week for the 24-year-old middle linebacker who is battling the Broncos' management because they are reclaiming $1.25 million of the signing bonus money they gave Miller. To make it worse they are withholding it from his paychecks when he's eligible to play again. OUCH! How's a man going to eat? Thank goodness his daddy was with him! The authorities released Von Miller allowing his daddy to take over the driving responsibilities.

Broncos will reclaim $1.25 million of signing bonus they gave Von Miller, withholding the money from his paychecks. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 8, 2013

 

Von Miller’s defense team is convinced return of bonus money is not included in settlement it reached with NFL. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 8, 2013

Uh oh! Lawyers are involved! Keep an eye on this latest saga because this may have a huge impact on the Broncos' season. Bad enough Miller is missing the first six games. Don't be surprise if the two-time All-Pro linebacker comes back to the team as a disgruntled employee. He has no one to blame but himself.

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