MLB Recap 9/11-9/15
Ryan Braun Retires
Ryan Braun announced his retirement on September 14th, 2021 after 14 years with the Milwaukee Brewers. In those 14 years, Ryan Braun put up some remarkable numbers and accomplished some great accolades.
Career Line of .296/.358/.532/.891
2007 NL ROTY
6x All-Star
2011 NL MVP
Career 47.1 WAR
134 OPS+
1,923 Hits
1,154 RBI
352 HRs
St. Louis Surges
2nd Place in NL Wildcard (6-4 over last 10 games)
Waino keeps chugging at age 40 (1.72 ERA over his last 11 starts, 9-2 in that span, 62 batters struckout).
Riding current 4 game win streak
Yelich Vouches for Manager Craig Counsell to Win Manager of The Year
Via James Wagner of The NY Times, Brewers OF Christian Yelich said “I don't think he gets enough credit. I really don't. It's almost a crime that he hasn't won Manager of the Year the last few years. He's definitely deserved it and he's a huge reason for all of our success here."
Toronto’s Surge
Robbie Ray recorded his 10th game with 10+ strikeouts today vs Tampa Bay, passing Gerrit Cole for the most in MLB (7 IP, 4H, 1R, 13K vs TBR 9/15/21).
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. has a MLB leading 26 RBI in September, the 3rd most RBI in September in a Blue Jays Season.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has reached safely in 130 games this year (1st in MLB), Bo Bichette in 121 (2nd) & Marcus Semien (T2nd).
Blue Jays have highest team OPS in September in a Season in MLB History (Blue Jays (2021) - 1.002, Astros (2000) - .917, Rangers (2011) - .911)
Dodgers Clinched 9th Straight Postseason Appearance
Dodgers have won the NL West every year since 2013 (Giants currently lead NL West by 2.5 Games)
+17 Games in NL Wildcard (sole possession) ahead of St. Louis
Remaining Schedule - 3 Games @ Cincinnati, 3 Games @ Colorado, 3 Games @ Arizona, 3 Games vs San Diego, 3 Games vs Milwaukee
Mets and Yankees Clear the Air on Sign Stealing Allegations
from Past Weekend Series
Via Andy Martino “Members of the Mets organization, lower down on the ladder than owner Steve Cohen or team president Sandy Alderson reached out to their Yankees counterparts to tamp down the tensions and say that Lindor was not speaking for the entire team on the issue.” Martino adds “Some on the Mets side were uncomfortable with how strongly and publicly Lindor pursued the issue, and they conveyed that to the other side.”
For reference, Francisco Lindor said Postgame after their 7-6 win vs NYY on 9/12/21 that he “Can’t accuse (NYY) of whistling” to relay signs to their hitters (on 9/11/21), but he believes “Something out of the ordinary was going on” later adding “It definitely felt that way and I took that personal.”
Yordan Joins Bregman to Make Astros History
1st player since Alex Bregman in 2018 to become the only Astros players age 24 or younger to Hit 30+ HRs in a Season
.281/.350/.537/.887 in 127 Games
30 HRs & 94 RBI in 2021
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