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What Happened in Sports: August 25, 2019
See what happened in sports on August 25, 2019 ft. Yankees HR record, Caris LeVert's extension, Franmil Reyes' clutch HR, and more!
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August 25th, 2019 was highlighted by the Yankees setting a record for HR in August, Caris LeVert re-signing in Brooklyn, and many epic web gems across the MLB. Check out the Best in Sports for 8/25.
This daily sports article includes real headlines only (no clickbait rumors), all of the top highlights, interesting facts from around the NFL, NBA, & MLB, the main games to watch, best performances of the day, significant birthdays, and a quick recap of notable events on this day in sports history.
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Hah.#RallyTogether pic.twitter.com/tEBHTaI4G0
— Cleveland Indians (@Indians) August 25, 2019
The @CarisLeVert birthday celebration continues! Re-live some of his biggest moments from last season ? pic.twitter.com/y2uVaBaVEJ
— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) August 25, 2019
Javy Baez has perfected the spin move. ??pic.twitter.com/ZJVoaFGM3n
— Sporting News MLB (@sn_mlb) August 25, 2019
Bounce back Brohearn. ?#AlwaysRoyal pic.twitter.com/xXDgnPW5t0
— Kansas City Royals (@Royals) August 25, 2019
It’s the TOP 3 @Raptors PLAYS from this past season! #TeamDay
Which was your favorite? ? pic.twitter.com/4wmfCDpNCL
— NBA (@NBA) August 25, 2019
Moving the ?
The BEST ball movement plays from the @Raptors en route to their 2019 Championship run! #TeamDay pic.twitter.com/miRobOADe2
— NBA (@NBA) August 25, 2019
Andrew Luck threw some of the prettiest deep balls in the league. ? pic.twitter.com/15mPfgS52A
— NFL (@NFL) August 25, 2019
“This is gonna be a tough chance for Nolan.” LOL pic.twitter.com/DIVTYhnGKN
— MLB (@MLB) August 25, 2019
The @Yankees have set a new @MLB record for the most HR (59) in a month. pic.twitter.com/XbDQrZadGf
— MLB Stats (@MLBStats) August 25, 2019
No. 9️⃣9️⃣ for No. 9️⃣9️⃣. #SundayNightBaseball pic.twitter.com/lHPrdYpeVu
— MLB (@MLB) August 25, 2019
Jackie Bradley Jr. or Spider-Man?! ?
(via @MLB)pic.twitter.com/1ZcjZDSLM9
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) August 25, 2019
James Conner looking mighty quick on his feet. ? @JamesConner_@steelers
?: #PITvsTEN on NBC pic.twitter.com/Abomg6niJE
— NFL (@NFL) August 26, 2019
Mason Rudolph and James Washington have that connection down!
?: #PITvsTEN on NBC pic.twitter.com/DGZd6uDngO
— NFL (@NFL) August 26, 2019
.@Ravens WR Marquise Brown showed in his #NFLPreseason debut why he’s a first-rounder AND one of the fastest guys on the field. ?(via @BaldyNFL) @Primetime_jet pic.twitter.com/gQ99TnQfRT
— NFL (@NFL) August 25, 2019
Unreal arm strength.
Randall Cunningham could out throw anyone ? pic.twitter.com/jZPBdTfHkl
— NFL Throwback (@nflthrowback) August 24, 2019
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1:10 PM: Atlanta Braves (78-52) vs. New York Mets (67-61)
2:20 PM: Washington Nationals (71-57) vs. Chicago Cubs (69-59)
4:07 PM: San Francisco Giants (63-65) vs. Oakland Athletics (74-53)
7:00 PM: New York Yankees (84-46) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (85-45)
8:00 PM: Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Tennessee Titans
[Player of the Day] SP Dallas Keuchel, ATL (@NYM): 7 IP, 0 ER, 4 H, 7 K, 3 BB, W
DH Franmil Reyes, CLE (v.KC): 2-5, 2 HR, 4 RBI, 2 R
OF Anthony Santander, BAL (v.TB): 5-5, 1 HR, 2 RBI, 2 R
SP Marco Gonzalez, SEA (v.TOR): 7 IP, 1 ER, 3 H, 5 K, 2 BB, W
SP Stephen Strasburg, WAS (@CHC): 6 IP, 2 ER, 5 H, 10 K, 1 BB, ND
NBA: SG Caris LeVert, Brooklyn Nets (turns 25)
MLB: 2B/IF Max Muncy, Los Angeles Dodgers (29)
MLB: OF Justin Upton, Los Angeles Angels (32)
NFL: WR Marvin Harrison, Hall of Fame (47)
MLB: RP Rollie Fingers, Hall of Fame (73)
2011: The Yankees set an MLB record with 3 grand slams in a single game, a 22-9 victory over the Athletics
2005: Cardinals MGR Tony LaRussa won his 2,195th career game, moving him past Sparky Anderson for 3rd place on the all-time list
1997: Red Sox SS Nomar Garciaparra set a new AL rookie record by extending his hitting streak to 27 games
1991: After 242 career games, Cubs OF Doug Dascenzo committed his 1st error in a loss to the Padres, ending his MLB-record streak
1985: Mets SP Dwight Gooden, at 20 years and 9 months old, became the youngest pitcher in MLB history to win 20 games
1967: Twins SP Dean Chance threw his 2nd no-hitter of the month, this time against the Indians
1960: In contrast with the NFL, the AFL decided to begin putting players’ last names (first name as well, on occasion) on the back of their jerseys
1922: The Cubs beat the Phillies by a score of 26-23, the highest-scoring game in MLB history
1921: Yankees SP Harry Harper tied an MLB record by hitting 3 batters in a single inning
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