short hops
OUT LOUD
"She swings the bat really well and is fearless."
— MLB Director of International Game Devleopment Mike McClellan on French shortstop Melissa Mayeux, who could become the first woman to sign with an MLB team.
GAME OF NUMBERS
11
Homers the Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw has allowed in 15 starts in 2015 after allowing nine total in '14.
20
Runs scored by the Phillies in their past two games, entering Tuesday. In their past 10 they scored 19.
15, 30
Home run and RBI total for Albert Pujols in his past 24 games, which is his best stretch ever.
