Category Archives: Home Run

Videos: Touch ’em All: Bronx Bombers Set MLB Record with Three Grand Slams

The New York Yankees became the first team in major league history to hit three grand slams in a game, with Robinson Cano, Russell Martin and Curtis Granderson connecting Thursday in a wet, wild 22-9 romp over the Oakland Athletics at Yankee Stadium. Believe it or not, several … Continue reading

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Video: Mike Cameron’s Crazy Eight Home Run Record

When Mike Cameron homered in the eighth and ninth innings during the Florida Marlins 7-5 victory over the Washington Nationals, it gave him sole possession of a unique record. Cameron is the first player in major-league history with a multiple-home run … Continue reading

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Video: Rockies Minor Leaguer Hits Two-Run Home Run with Broken Bat!

Colorado Springs Sky Sox Jordan Pacheco somehow manages to hit a BROKEN BAT two-run home run that measured 410 feet, as the Colorado Rockies Triple A team defeated the Salt Lake Bees, 7-6 at Security Service Field in Colorado Springs, Colorado … Continue reading

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Video: SF Giants Brandon Crawford Pie in the Face!

After San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford hit a Grand Slam in his major league debut to pace the Giants to a 5-3 win over the Milwaukee Brewers, he got his first face pie! Welcome to the Big Leagues!

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Video: Atlanta Braves Fan Grabs Woman’s Breast Trying to Get Chipper Jones Home Run!

During first inning of the first game of a DH between the Atlanta Braves and New York Mets at Turner Field, Chipper Jones hits a home run to left field. At 8 seconds into the video, watch as a fan … Continue reading

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Video: Did Fan Interference Give Yankees a Home Run in Game 4?

During the second inning of Tuesday night’s ALCS Game 4, it appears that a New York Yankees fan reaches into fair territory, interfering with Texas Rangers’ right fielder Nelson Cruz ability to make an attempt to catch Robinson Cano’s long drive. Will it … Continue reading

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Video: Texas Rangers Say F- Yeah!!! on Live TV After 3-Run Dinger in Game 2 of ALDS

After almost being called out on a controversial check swing, Texas Rangers’ third baseman Michael Young crushed the next pitch for a three-run dinger to give the Rangers a 5-0 lead in the fifth inning of Game 2 of the ALDS … Continue reading

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Video: Josh Hamilton Smacks Go-Ahead HR & Knocks in 100th RBI

Even though Josh Hamilton sat out a month, the Texas Rangers’ outfielder leads the major leagues in batting (.360) and slugging percentage (.636), has 32 home runs, tying a career high, and 100 runs batted in. Those statistics are meaningless to Hamilton and the … Continue reading

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Cincinnati Reds Walk-Off into Playoffs for First Time in 15 Years

 The Cincinnati Reds have made it to the playoffs for the first time in 15 years. While there was no doubt the Reds were in, the official clinching came in dramatic fashion with right-fielder Jay Bruce’s walk-off home run. According to … Continue reading

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Historic Defeat for Minnesota Twins Damages Chances for AL’s Best Record

Not only are the Minnesota Twins celebrating their latest AL Central crowd, but also the team’s 50th season in the Twin Cities. In Saturday’s 11-10 loss to the Detroit Tigers at Coamerica Park, the Twins marked the first time they have scored at … Continue reading

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Bronx, Bombers! Yanks Smack 6 HRs Against Red Sox in LOSS!

The New York Yankees slid out of first place in the AL East after losing to their hated-rivals, the Boston Red Sox, 10-7. Even though they hit six dingers against the BoSox, the Yanks dropped their third straight game Friday night at … Continue reading

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Uribe Hits Two Dingers in 2nd Inning; Giants Set Modern-Era Pitching Mark

Yesterday, I covered the San Francisco Giants’ pitching staff tying the modern-era record for 16 consecutive games for giving up three runs or less. Wednesday night, the Giants made it 17 in a row after a 13-0 whitewashing of the Chicago Cubs at … Continue reading

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Amazing Mets: 12 Grand Slams Surrendered; 0 Hit in 2010

Derrick Lee greeted New York Mets’ reliever Manny Acosta with his 11th career slam with two outs in the seventh inning, leading the Atlanta Braves to a big 6-3 victory Sunday afternoon. The Amazings have surrendered a major league-leading 12 slams … Continue reading

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Tulo! Tulo! Tulowitzki ties HR Record with 2 More Dingers Against Dodgers

A big reason the Colorado Rockies have pulled to within one game of the NL West lead has been the result Troy Tulowitzki ripping the leather off of the ball at a historic pace. Saturday, Tulo hit two more dingers to equal a … Continue reading

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Royals Prospect Moustakas Wins Home Run Award

Kansas City Royals‘ hot prospect Mike Moustakas, who clubbed a combined 36 home runs with the Northwest Arkansas Naturals and Omaha Royals, won the 2010 Joe Bauman Home Run Award. The third baseman finished tied for the Minor League Baseball … Continue reading

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