Homer-Breaking News

With two outs in the second inning and a pitcher with a .089 career average at the plate, an announcer can usually start thinking about the transition to the commercial break.

Colon Hits 1st Career Homer in Mets" 6-3 Win Over Padres

Colon Hits 1st Career Homer in Mets’ 6-3 Win Over Padres

Bartolo Colon turned on an inside fastball from James Shields, launching a home run that was as improbable as it was historic.

Shields Gives Up Colon"s Historic Homer in 6-3 Loss to Mets

Shields Gives Up Colon’s Historic Homer in 6-3 Loss to Mets

James Shields wasn’t in the mood to talk about the historic, improbable home run he gave up to Bartolo Colon.

Sunday, April 24, 2016

Franco, Herrera Homer to Lift Phillies Over Brewers 10-6

Maikel Franco hit his third homer in two days, Odubel Herrera homered and reached base five times and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Milwaukee Brewers 10-6 on Saturday night.

Sunday, April 17, 2016

Saltalamacchia"s Homer Helps Tigers Over Astros 5-3

Saltalamacchia’s Homer Helps Tigers Over Astros 5-3

Jarrod Saltalamacchia hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the sixth inning and the Detroit Tigers rallied for a 5-3 win over the Houston Astros on Saturday night.

Friday, April 15, 2016

Donaldson, Tulowitzki Homer as Blue Jays Beat Yankees 4-2

Marcus Stroman’s heavy sinker and Josh Donaldson’s big bat helped the Toronto Blue Jays beat a division rival for their first series victory of the season.

Tuesday, April 12, 2016

Hardy, Trumbo Homer to Keep Orioles Perfect, Beat Red Sox

After jumping all over Boston ace David Price in the series opener, the Baltimore Orioles had plenty left for an encore performance Tuesday night.

Saturday, April 9, 2016

Coghlan"s Homer in 9th Gives Oakland a 3-2 Win Over Seattle

Coghlan’s Homer in 9th Gives Oakland a 3-2 Win Over Seattle

Oakland’s Chris Coghlan had never seen the unorthodox sidearm delivery of right-hander Steve Cishek from the batter’s box until Friday night.

Sunday, April 3, 2016

Davis" Three-Run Homer Leads Indians Over Rangers 3-1

Davis’ Three-Run Homer Leads Indians Over Rangers 3-1

Rajai Davis hit his first homer this spring, a three-run drive that sent the Cleveland Indians over the Texas Rangers 3-1 Saturday.

Sunday, March 27, 2016

Alvarez, Reimold Homer as Orioles Beat Pirates 5-3

Pedro Alvarez and Nolan Reimold hit back-to-back homers for the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday night in a 5-3 victory against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Goldschmidt, Drury Homer as Diamondbacks Tie Brewers, 7-7

Brandon Drury had three hits, including a home run, and Paul Goldschmidt added his second homer of the spring as the Arizona Diamondbacks and Milwaukee Brewers tied 7-7 on Saturday.

Saturday, March 26, 2016

Santana Sharp, Plouffe and Suzuki Homer Twice in Twins Win

Twins opening day starter Ervin Santana pitched six shutout innings Friday, and Trevor Plouffe and Kurt Suzuki homered twice in Minnesota’s 6-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays.