The Best in Sports: August 22, 2019

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Here is the best from August 22, 2019:

1. Gleyber Torres Joins Iconic Yanks

Just by looking at the names of these lists, it’s easy to see how impressive Gleyber Torres’ sophomore season has been and a great example of why he can be a perennial All-Star for New York throughout the 2020’s.

Gleyber also tied Joe DiMaggio as the only Yankees w/ 30 bombs in a season before turning 23 https://t.co/Oi4WwBnmBP
— Pro Sports Outlook (@ProSportOutlook) August 23, 2019

Related: MLB Facts to Know

2. Walk Offs for Days

From Mr. August staying hot, to the Red Sox winning in 12 minutes, to the Dodgers extending their league-leading 12 walk-off hits, Thursday had it all.

.@ronaldacunajr24, for the win!#Walkoff pic.twitter.com/YbXYWfbWrZ
— MLB (@MLB) August 23, 2019

Boston Red Sox walk it off in 12 minutes after picking up from a rain delay two weeks go https://t.co/7DzlCyLj7O
— Pro Sports Outlook (@ProSportOutlook) August 23, 2019

Corey ties it. Kiké ends it.
The @Dodgers #walkoff AGAIN. pic.twitter.com/vEUuDJMkue
— MLB (@MLB) August 23, 2019

Related: MLB Top Highlights

3. Dimes for Days

Josh Rosen showing signs of excellence

.@Josh3Rosen making perfect throws off his back foot 👏
📺: #JAXvsMIA on FOX
Watch on mobile: https://t.co/A4yDgbJvmP pic.twitter.com/APJAWOMfvq
— NFL (@NFL) August 23, 2019

Josh McCown dropping dimes

A week ago, 40-year-old QB Josh McCown was drinking White Claws, floating on a raft in his pool.
Tonight, he’s tossing these dimes. pic.twitter.com/L6D5WUW0wr
— Warren Sharp (@SharpFootball) August 23, 2019

Tracy McSorley was out here

👀
Trace McSorley with the dime TD!#BALvsPHI
(via @NFL)
pic.twitter.com/W1PYVnkg75
— PFF (@PFF) August 23, 2019

Tim Boyle was slinging it

Tim Boyle is slingin’ it!#OAKvsGB
(via @NFL)
pic.twitter.com/FcSe7WRuTu
— PFF (@PFF) August 23, 2019

This Darrius Shepherd snag 🙌@DShep03 | #GBvsOAK pic.twitter.com/R5phRCyWKe
— NFL (@NFL) August 23, 2019

Dwayne Haskins was looking GOOD

Haskins didn’t get the result he wanted, but looked the part on his last drive. Stood tall in the pocket against pressure and put the ball where his receivers could make plays pic.twitter.com/6LuYnEcT0R
— Kevin Cole (@KevinColePFF) August 23, 2019

Tom Brady in midseason form for his preseason debut

8/12, 75 yards. @TomBrady was sharp in his #NFLPreseason debut! #CARvsNE pic.twitter.com/yXmNPRHdOh
— NFL (@NFL) August 23, 2019

Related: NFL Top Highlights

4. Other Top NFL Highlights

From a Minkah laying the wood to a golden 68yd PR-TD, Trevor Davis showing the wheelers, or Rodney Anderson refusing to go down, Thursday also featured plenty of non-dime highlights.

Minkah Fitzpatrick gave Dede Westbrook the complete set. pic.twitter.com/XF11OW1fp6
— Alex Tran (@NinerAlex) August 23, 2019

The @Giants take advantage of a Golden opportunity.@BrittanGolden goes 68 yards on the punt return TD! #NYGvsCIN pic.twitter.com/5p4kCaKgRX
— NFL (@NFL) August 23, 2019

.@Trevor9Davis looking speedy on the end around 💨#GBvsOAK pic.twitter.com/nVOvwbFkt7
— NFL (@NFL) August 23, 2019

The rookie out of @OU_Football Rodney Anderson making ’em miss 🔥#NYGvsCIN pic.twitter.com/6FSvu7Eahw
— NFL (@NFL) August 23, 2019

Related: NFL Highlights

5. Great Pitching Performances

Gerrit Cole’s phenomenal season continues, Thor showed up big time (w/ some help from Davis), Waguespack made a statement, Alcantara held his own, and Kyle Hendricks came up big (highlighted below in NL Central race).

Highlights of Gerrit Cole’s 7 IP gem of 12 strikeouts and only 2 hits allowed https://t.co/gxHxSm3Czc
— Pro Sports Outlook (@ProSportOutlook) August 23, 2019

He’s getting guys to strikeout no matter what the inning is as he has the 2nd most strikeouts in the MLB (238), behind only his teammate Justin Verlander (239) https://t.co/RHRZE8dxBu
— Pro Sports Outlook (@ProSportOutlook) August 23, 2019

Pete Alonso chest bumped Noah Syndergaard 😂 pic.twitter.com/KHJe6h7zWI
— Baseball Bros (@BaseballBros) August 23, 2019

This J.D. Davis catch has shades of Willie Mays 👏

(via @Mets)pic.twitter.com/bTl5HYPSEn
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) August 23, 2019

While Toronto’s bullpen blew the game in the 9th, Jacob Waguespack was absolutely tremendous tonight against the best team in the National League https://t.co/TMkXGOQJVV
— Pro Sports Outlook (@ProSportOutlook) August 23, 2019

Sandy Alcantara with a third consecutive solid start for the #Marlins
7 IP, 3 H, 1 R (unearned), 7 K, 2 BB His last three starts (all at least 7 innings): 21.2 IP, 5 ER (2.08 ERA), 15 K, 8 BB — Jordan McPherson (@J_McPherson1126) August 23, 2019

Related: MLB Highlights

6. Biggest NFL Fantasy Sleepers

Find some undervalued players and diamonds in the rough to gain the advantage needed for a successful fantasy season this year.

These 10 currently undervalued players are ready to exceed expectations in 2019 and help people win their fantasy leagues this year 🏆 https://t.co/5Giq5U4z28
— Pro Sports Outlook (@ProSportOutlook) August 23, 2019

Related: NFL Fantasy

7. NL Central Race Heating Up

With the Brewers getting the day off, the Cardinals & Cubs tried to do everything they could to separate themselves, yet they both ended up winning nailbiters thanks to some big time performances.

Dex with a drive. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/efb8qgClIL
— MLB (@MLB) August 23, 2019

Marcell moonshot. 😱 pic.twitter.com/UowykFCpg8
— MLB (@MLB) August 23, 2019

Kyle Hendricks keeps his dominance at Wrigley Field going https://t.co/woEvEsWfKM
— Pro Sports Outlook (@ProSportOutlook) August 23, 2019

Related: Cardinals Team Page | Cubs Team Page

8. Best From NBA Block Week

NBA Block Week countdown continues, with some top defensive centers best blocks, and some team block parties.

Resuming #NBABlockWeek with swats No. 8 through 5!
8) @ATolliver44 meets the offense at the rim
7) @DGreen_14 & @kawhileonard double chasedown block
6) @wendellcarter34 denies dunk attempt with two hands
5) @_bigjayy_ protects the paint pic.twitter.com/762hudlzJ0
— NBA (@NBA) August 22, 2019

A whole lotta rejection! #NBABlockWeek pic.twitter.com/XWgfa9fI13
— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) August 22, 2019

🚫 blocks on blocks on blocks 🚫#TrueToAtlanta | #NBABlockWeek pic.twitter.com/GzT4z15bh1
— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) August 22, 2019

Couple of Dray’s biggest blocks of all time 💥#NBABlockWeek pic.twitter.com/th0drhYlZi
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) August 22, 2019

🖐️👀 the TOP 3 BLOCKS from Brook Lopez of the @Bucks this past season! #NBABlockWeek pic.twitter.com/tfTzRQ8ktI
— NBA (@NBA) August 22, 2019

Related: NBA Highlights

9. Best of Wizards in 2018-19

Washington might not be facing a promising 2019-20 season, but Wiz fans have plenty of reasons to be optimistic about the future.

Counting down the TOP 3 @WashWizards PLAYS this past season! #TeamDay

Which was your favorite? 🤔
— NBA (@NBA) August 22, 2019

Fullcourt tosses, pinpoint passes, precise lobs & more!
The BEST ASSISTS from the @WashWizards during the 2018-19 season. #TeamDay pic.twitter.com/wyJRh3aTA3
— NBA (@NBA) August 22, 2019

“Bradley Beal has just become the all-time leader in 3-point field goals made in @WashWizards franchise history.”
It’s the BEST PLAYS from @RealDealBeal23 this past season! #TeamDay pic.twitter.com/Z2xK2qda6r
— NBA (@NBA) August 22, 2019

10. Don't Sleep on These Guys

The Mets and A’s are red hot in the 2nd half while a few of these pitchers might be very undervalued in 2019.

Don’t sleep on the Oakland A’s making the playoffs, they can beat anyone https://t.co/ca5hWiL0Dv
— Pro Sports Outlook (@ProSportOutlook) August 23, 2019

#Mets are now 27-10 after the All-Star break. They have swept the Indians, who are still 20 games above .500. This was the Mets reaction to the 2nd half beginning. pic.twitter.com/EpqSyifQbN
— Wayne Randazzo (@WayneRandazzo) August 23, 2019

Mike Soroka is having an all-time rookie SP season so far https://t.co/LbbzB8yVgv
— Pro Sports Outlook (@ProSportOutlook) August 23, 2019

Ryan Yarbrough has been a major factor in Tampa Bay’s success during the second half of the season https://t.co/o6LcnYcw58
— Pro Sports Outlook (@ProSportOutlook) August 23, 2019

#Athletics Mike Fiers has not lost in 19 consecutive starts. He is 10-0 with a 2.44 ERA & 1.02 WHIP in those games. #RootedInOakland pic.twitter.com/xmovMlrDcn
— Sportsnet Stats (@SNstats) August 22, 2019

Related: MLB Home Page

Hot Content of the Day

ESPN+: Updates on All 254 NFL Draft Picks

Preseason updates on all 254 2019 NFL Draft picks https://t.co/nVbO6AzU6l
— Pro Sports Outlook (@ProSportOutlook) August 22, 2019

MLB.com: 2019 MLB All-Debut Team is Special

2019 All-Debut team is full of future stars https://t.co/9NpTKq2yBF
— Pro Sports Outlook (@ProSportOutlook) August 23, 2019

MLB.com: What to Know About MLB players Weekend

What to know about MLB Players Weekend https://t.co/dTaizVKaTP
— Pro Sports Outlook (@ProSportOutlook) August 23, 2019

Related: What’s Hot

Game of the Day

Toronto Blue Jays vs. Los Angeles Dodgers

Related: Games of the Day

Player of the Day

#PlayerOfTheDay Gerrit Cole turned in another dominant performance to become the only player in MLB history w/ 14 games of 10+ Ks in 7 IP or less. Hitters are 0/33 against Cole this year in the 7th or later, and he has the 2nd most K’s in MLB, only behind Verlander https://t.co/t10UFSu1aE
— Pro Sports Outlook (@ProSportOutlook) August 23, 2019

Related: Players of the Day

Fact of the Day

Most HR allowed in a single season EVER.