MLB News & Moments You Should Know – 9/12/23

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Today’s Headlines

 

Woodruff goes the distance

One day after Corbin Burnes lost a no-hitter due to lack of run support at Yankee Stadium, Brandon Woodruff tossed his first complete game shutout.

The Brewers’ offense teed off on Jesús Luzardo and the Marlins’ pen with a season-high 17 hits in a dominant 12-0 victory. I wonder what Burnes thought about the offensive outburst.

Meanwhile, the Brewers (80-63) have a three-game lead over the Cubs (78-67) in the NL Central.

Brandon Woodruff’s 2Ks in the 7th. pic.twitter.com/eoY6rKQI9E

— Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) September 12, 2023

Matt Olson reaches a milestone

Matt Olson clobbered his 49th and 50th home runs of the season in the nightcap of yesterday’s doubleheader, a 7-5 loss to the Phillies. Both came against Michael Lorenzen.

Olson is one away from tying the franchise record held by Andruw Jones who hit 51 in 2005. Olson also leads baseball in RBIs with 127 and is eight short of tying the franchise record held by Hall of Fame third baseman Eddie Mathews.

Meanwhile, Ronald Acuña Jr. is just four dingers away from the fifth 40-40 season in MLB history.

Matt the bat!

Matt Olson is the first to 50 homers this season. 💪 pic.twitter.com/fdW39zBJrH

— MLB (@MLB) September 12, 2023

The Cubs call up Pete Crow-Armstrong

Ranked as MLB Pipeline’s 12th overall prospect, Crow-Armstrong was traded to the Cubs two summers ago in the deal that sent Javier Báez to the New York Mets. PCA hit .283 with a .865 OPS across 98 games in the minor leagues along with 20 home runs and 37 stolen bases.

Pete Crow-Armstrong makes his MLB Debut as a pinch runner and is welcomed by former Cub Kris Bryant 🥹

(📸: @WatchMarquee) pic.twitter.com/vM4i35h7DG

— Cubs Zone (@CubsZone) September 12, 2023

The mom from Little Big League, Ashley Crow, is the actual mom of No. 1 Cubs prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong

Now that the Cubs are reportedly calling Pete up, she is officially the mother of an MLB player nearly 30 years after the release of the movie pic.twitter.com/ZYh8fblmyI

— MLB Life (@MLBLife) September 11, 2023

Julio Rodríguez goes 30-30

J-Rod belted a game-tying home run in the tenth although the Mariners later lost to the Angels 8-5. Nevertheless, he became just the second Mariner to record 30 home runs and 30 steals. He’s also just the fourth player to do it at age 22 or younger; the others were Mike Trout, Ronald Acuña Jr., and Alex Rodríguez.

Julio Rodríguez – Seattle Mariners (30)
pic.twitter.com/2AjpLkCIiY

— MLB HR Videos (@MLBHRVideos) September 12, 2023

 

Best Moments from Yesterday 

 

Run, Riley, Run!

Austin Riley got around the bases pretty well in his first at-bat of yesterday’s doubleheader and made it all the way home thanks to a miscue from Phillies’ left fielder Jake Cave. Technically the play was scored a triple and an error.

🚨 AUSTIN RILEY INSIDE-THE-PARK HOMER 🚨 pic.twitter.com/dVGSjdc892

— Bally Sports: Braves (@BravesOnBally) September 11, 2023

Evan Carter’s first home run

The top prospect crushed a 0-1 cutter from Chris Bassitt in his first at-bat of the game.

First MLB homer for Evan Carter! #StraightUpTX pic.twitter.com/xFHUFPgnl1

— Texas Rangers (@Rangers) September 11, 2023

A Cubs Comeback

They trailed 4-3 in the ninth when Dansby Swanson kicked off a rally with a double to center. Yan Gomes later came up with a go-ahead single. With the 5-4 win, the Cubs occupy the 2nd NL Wild Card and are three games back of the Brewers in the NL Central.

WRIGLEY WEST pic.twitter.com/6wbgwPrWLG

— DOM (@DOM_Frederic) September 12, 2023

 

Injuries and Transactions

 

The Cleveland Guardians sent Shane Bieber on a rehab assignment

The Mariners activated Jarred Kelenic from the IL.

The Rockies activated Kris Bryant from the IL.

The Padres moved Gary Sánchez to the 60-day IL with a fractured right wrist.

The Cubs activated Michael Fulmer from the IL.

The White Sox optioned OF Oscar Colás.

The Twins sent Chris Paddack on a rehab assignment.

Atlanta activated Kyle Wright from the IL and optioned Dylan Lee.

The Yankees placed Jasson Domínguez (UCL) on the IL and called up Estevan Florial.

 

Articles You Should Read

 

The Seiyaessence Is in Full Swing – Ben Clemens, FanGraphs

Unlocking the Ace: Gavin Williams’ Elite Potential – Nate Schwartz, Pitcher List

 

Fantasy Baseball

 

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Week 24

The List 9/11: Ranking Every SP ROS Based on Expected Schedules – Week 24.