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The Best in Sports: September 17, 2019
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Here is the best from September 17, 2019:
The biggest story from Tuesday was the New York Giants announcing they would move on from 18-year Quarterback Eli Manning, and will start 6th overall pick Daniel Jones.
The Giants are turning to rookie QB Daniel Jones, who will replace long-time starter Eli Manning.
Since Week 11 of 2004, Manning’s 232 starts are most in the NFL among quarterbacks.
He is 1 of 5 players in NFL history with multiple Super Bowl MVPs. pic.twitter.com/aSQ1oFpncY— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) September 17, 2019
Related: NFL Updates
A career-high 4 hits. 4 RBI. A CYCLE.
Congrats on an unforgettable night, @doinitBIGgio23! pic.twitter.com/0oDWR74HOW — Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) September 18, 2019
Players on record to hit for the cycle AND steal multiple bases in a game
— Jason Catania (@JayCat11) September 18, 2019
Cavan Biggio: 9/17/2019
Charlie Moore: 10/1/1980
/end list
Related: MLB Top HighlightsCavan & Craig Biggio are the 2nd father-son duo to hit for the cycle in MLB history. pic.twitter.com/3rcJwGhRnA
— MLB (@MLB) September 18, 2019
Miguel Sano is now the MLB-record 5th Twins player this season with 30 HRs.
🚨 New MLB Record 🚨
Twins become first team to ever have 5 different players hit 30+ home runs in a single season!
[via: @Twins]
pic.twitter.com/U7wAFTIU8o— BetMGM (@BetMGM) September 18, 2019
Related: MLB Facts
Yu Darvish can’t stop ringing guys up. He went from being Chicago’s worst pitcher to now being arguably their best as the only Cub with over 155 SOs in 2019 (217).
Darvish has rung up an incredible 24 batters over his last 9 IP https://t.co/sYSMV1zOiT
— Pro Sports Outlook (@ProSportOutlook) September 18, 2019
Related: Chicago Cubs Highlights
This isn’t a flashback to the 70’s. Its Carl Yastrzemski’s grandson, Mike, who hit the 20th HR of his rookie season in his grandfather’s old stomping grounds.
A Yastrzemski just homered at Fenway.
Can you believe it? pic.twitter.com/IaEhCDyhwF— MLB (@MLB) September 18, 2019
Related: MLB Highlights
Welcome back, Luis Severino. The Yankees are going to need him if they want to win #28.
Sevy is back. pic.twitter.com/ebVZXeOyfZ
— MLB (@MLB) September 18, 2019
Back-to-back strikeouts to end the top of the 2nd. Topping out at 98.3 on his fastball (so far) 🔥 #SevySeason has arrived. pic.twitter.com/9TsxY093u9
— New York Yankees (@Yankees) September 17, 2019
Luis Severino’s line for his season debut:
4 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 4 K
67 pitches, 47 strikes
— Bryan Hoch (@BryanHoch) September 18, 2019
Related: New York Yankees Team Outlook
Minnesota Twins escaped from Chicago’s efforts despite trailing twice in extra innings.
The @Twins trailed in both the 11th and the 12th.
Then they walked it off.
(MLB x @BankofAmerica) pic.twitter.com/bBy4vXH9J3— MLB (@MLB) September 18, 2019
Related: Minnesota Twins Highlights
Justin Verlander’s 2019 season has been one of his most excellent seasons ever, which is saying something. If it wasn’t for his teammate Gerrit Cole, Verlander would run away with the Cy Young award unanimously.
In 13 starts since the All-Star break, @JustinVerlander is 9-2 with a 1.79 ERA, a 0.75 WHIP and a 130:13 K/BB ratio. pic.twitter.com/2F5LdaUulA
— MLB Stats (@MLBStats) September 18, 2019
.@JustinVerlander career strikeout counter:
2️⃣,9️⃣8️⃣9️⃣ pic.twitter.com/X9p4iHwHJE— MLB (@MLB) September 18, 2019
Related: MLB Facts to Know
After a promising playoff appearance, can the Magic make some real noise in 2019-20?
30 Teams In 30 Days: Solid Finish, Playoff Push Prompts Magic To Run It Back – National Basketball Association News – https://t.co/0YqtVxhqM7 pic.twitter.com/3TTqWQ8t06
— NBA News Now (@NBANewsNow247) September 17, 2019
Related: NBA Season Preview
NBA continued it’s Rookie Week features, this time with the best blocks from the freshman class in Summer League.
#NBARookieWeek continues with the TOP DEFENSIVE PLAYS from #NBARooks at the 2019 @NBASummerLeague!
Which play was your favorite? pic.twitter.com/3T3z7oeX9J— NBA (@NBA) September 17, 2019
Related: NBA Highlights
This list just shows how much elite talent entered MLB this year. Ranking the rookies: Who has best future value? https://t.co/4MZlPwrpZG via @MLB
— Phil Gurnee (@meercatjohn) September 18, 2019
PFF NFL Team of the Week for Wk2 https://t.co/ofDrXnqacE
— Pro Sports Outlook (@ProSportOutlook) September 16, 2019
B/R ranks the best backcourts in the NBA https://t.co/elWgLzo6dt
— Pro Sports Outlook (@ProSportOutlook) September 18, 2019
Related: What’s Hot
San Francisco Giants vs. Boston Red Sox
Related: Games of the Day#PlayerOfTheDay Cavan Biggio went for the 3rd cycle EVER in Toronto Blue Jays franchise history capped off with a 2-run triple in the 9th. Along with his HOF father, Craig, the Biggio’s became the 2nd father-son duo to both hit for cycles in their careers https://t.co/bQ99Re7XaU
— Pro Sports Outlook (@ProSportOutlook) September 18, 2019
Related: Players of the Day
Related: Facts to KnowThe Giants are turning to rookie QB Daniel Jones, who will replace long-time starter Eli Manning.
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) September 17, 2019
Since Week 11 of 2004, Manning's 232 starts are most in the NFL among quarterbacks.
He is 1 of 5 players in NFL history with multiple Super Bowl MVPs. pic.twitter.com/aSQ1oFpncY
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