IPL 2026: KL Rahul scripts history, becomes first Indian toâŠ
KL Rahul makes history as the first Indian to score 150 runs in IPL, achieving 152 against Punjab Kings.
Yordan Alvarez is off to a hot start for the Houston Astros, hitting a two-run homer against the Guardians. Meanwhile, Lance McCullers Jr. struggled in his latest outing, raising concerns about his performance.
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Tatsuya Imai threw a bullpen today and âlooked good,â manager Joe Espada said. His next step is a Minor League rehab outing.
â Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) April 24, 2026 Tatsuya Imai threw 45 pitches in the bullpen today.
â Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) April 24, 2026 LHP Bennett Sousa will likely be activated tomorrow
â Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) April 24, 2026 Astros injury updates: pic.twitter.com/g8psCWbJFn
â Matt Kawahara (@matthewkawahara) April 24, 2026 **Whatâs behind Yordanâs smashing start?** Yordan Alvarez is pulling the ball at a career-high rate early this season. Astros staff view that not as a conscious effort but a byproduct of other things Alvarez is doing to fuel his torrid start:
â Matt Kawahara (@matthewkawahara) April 25, 2026 Yordan Alvarez has crushed the ball tonight pic.twitter.com/9jxfVP2J1q
â Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) April 25, 2026 **Lance McCullers tried something new to get a better start in the 1st inning. It didnât work:** Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. changed up his routine pregame with hopes of some better results in the first inning.
Yordan Alvarez is pulling the ball at a career-high rate and has been a key contributor to the Astros' offense early in the season.
Lance McCullers Jr. had a rough outing against the Yankees, allowing 7 runs in over 5 innings, which raised his ERA to 6.75.
Tatsuya Imai is set for a Minor League rehab outing after a successful bullpen session, and Bennett Sousa is likely to be activated soon.
The Astros have not publicly explained their decision to keep the roof closed, despite some players preferring it open.
KL Rahul makes history as the first Indian to score 150 runs in IPL, achieving 152 against Punjab Kings.
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â Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) April 25, 2026 **How ugly was it for Lance McCullers Jr. vs. Yankees Friday? Only 5 swings and misses.** Lance McCullers Jr. against the Yankees: 5+ IP, 6 H, 7 R, 5 ER, 4 BB, 3 K, 92 pitches, 51 strikes, 31 swings, 5 whiffs, 95.4 mph average exit velocity. After five starts and 25.1 innings, McCullers' ERA is 6.75
â Chandler Rome (@Chandler\_Rome) April 25, 2026 **Thereâs always a cool down phase after a hot phase. Cam Smith is freezing.** Since his four-hit game on April 11, Cam Smith is 5-for-37.
â Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) April 25, 2026 **None of these numbers are good:** Astros offense:
First 11 games (6-5): .288/.394/.494, 7.0 runs per game Last 16 games (4-12): .242/.313/.395, 4.0 runs per game
â Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) April 25, 2026 Astros are 4-14 in their last 18 games, averaging 4.5 runs per game and giving up 6.6 runs per game in that span.
â Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) April 25, 2026 The Astros have posted two shutouts this year. In the next game, they gave up 12 runs each times.
â Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) April 25, 2026 **Why do the Astros never have the roof open?** Why wonât the Astros open the roof at Daikin Park? The team wouldnât make anyone available to discuss. Some players past and present prefer it open. Other teams with roofs â including one in Texas â try to open whenever possible. Story with @SamBlum3 â
â Chandler Rome (@Chandler\_Rome) April 24, 2026 **Jazz Chisholm should be embarrassed.** Jazz Chisholm challenging a pitch virtually middle-middleâŠin a 12-4 game.
And then being shocked it wasn't a ball. đ€Ł pic.twitter.com/5yr69bVvnA
â Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) April 25, 2026 **Itâs getting ugly in Philadelphia** The Phillies lose their 10th-consecutive game, their longest streak since 1999.
â Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) April 25, 2026 **Paul Skenes is pretty good. You may have heard:** Paul Skenes with 7 shutout innings. He had a perfect game through 6 2/3 innings. His career ERA: 2.01 He has now had an MLB-record 23 scoreless starts in his first 63 starts, per @CodifyBaseball
â Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) April 25, 2026 **Has to be the current AL ROY Leader:** Murakami with his 11th HR tonight. He has homered in 6 of his last 7 games
â Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) April 25, 2026 MUNETAKA MURAKAMI WONâT STOP HOMERING. đ€Ż
(Via: @MLB) pic.twitter.com/AWyTaVDzYC
â Foul Territory (@FoulTerritoryTV) April 25, 2026 **Itâs pretty hot on the North Side:** The Cubs have won 10 in a row.
The last time they had a longer winning streak, it was 2016.
â Alden GonzĂĄlez (@Alden\_Gonzalez) April 25, 2026 ALEX BREGMAN TIES THE GAME IN LA. đ„
(Via: @MLB) pic.twitter.com/hx7CQSEfD7
â Foul Territory (@FoulTerritoryTV) April 25, 2026 DANSBY SWANSON GIVES THE CUBS THE LEAD IN THE 9TH! đ»
Chicago trailed 4-0 through six innings.
(Via: @MLB) pic.twitter.com/DhysEDcHNo
â Foul Territory (@FoulTerritoryTV) April 25, 2026 **Current AL Cy Young leader:** JosĂ© Soriano's remarkable start continues with five more scoreless innings. Soriano by the numbers this season, with MLB ranks:
IP: 37.2 (1st) ERA: 0.24 (1st) Strikeouts: 43 (2nd) BA: .143 (2nd) OBP: .223 (5th) SLG: .175 (1st) Fastball velocity: 97.2 mph (8th)
Pure dominance.
â Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) April 22, 2026 **The sudden outrage over the Shohei Rule:** Unpacking the âShohei Ohtani Rule,â and if itâs too much or unfair.
â Ken Rosenthal (@Ken\_Rosenthal) April 24, 2026 "This is not a Dodger thing. It's not an Ohtani thing. It is a bad rule."
Craig Counsell responds to questions about his comments on the "Ohtani Rule."
â Foul Territory (@FoulTerritoryTV) April 25, 2026 **Is it possible a trade for a star player could work out bad for both teams?** Interesting read from @extrabaggs: Rafael Devers isnât hitting fastballs, but Buster Posey doesnât regret the trade
â Jen McCaffrey (@jcmccaffrey) April 24, 2026 **Walk it off:** THE REDS WALK IT OFF! đ«š
(Via: @Reds) pic.twitter.com/pVsJAQouqN
â Foul Territory (@FoulTerritoryTV) April 25, 2026 **First career HR for the next great young SS:** KONNOR GRIFFIN HITS HIS FIRST CAREER HOME RUN! đ
(Via: @MLB) pic.twitter.com/KqM51Uk6Tw
â Foul Territory (@FoulTerritoryTV) April 25, 2026 **Well, I am a fan of Dr. Pepper:** Before MLB cracked down on sticky stuff, pitchers would concoct Dr. Pepper with pine tar in the microwave, says @RossStripling. pic.twitter.com/2dYb0oAA1y
â Foul Territory (@FoulTerritoryTV) April 24, 2026 **Were the Red Sox destined to fail?** The Red Sox ask too much of their young players, says @Ken\_Rosenthal.
"I'd never liked where they were going into the season offensively." pic.twitter.com/TZpUdXINtb
â Foul Territory (@FoulTerritoryTV) April 24, 2026