MLB Today: Hamels to make Rangers debut, Cole goes for 15
A look at what's happening all around the major leagues Saturday:
NEW TEAM FOR NO-NO HAMELS
Cole Hamels, the first player traded midseason following a no-hitter, makes his Texas Rangers' debut on Saturday night against the World Series champion San Francisco Giants following his trade from Philadelphia. Hamels no-hit the Cubs at Wrigley Field on July 25. Chris Heston, who threw a no-hitter earlier this season starts for San Francisco.
SLUGGER IN THE CITI
Yoenis Cespedes is expected to make his New York Mets' debut on Saturday night against the Washington Nationals in a matchup of the NL East leaders.
| GP | 2B | HR | RBI | AVG/OBP/SLG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 102 | 28 | 18 | 61 | .293/.323/.506 |
PIRATES ACE
Gerrit Cole, who leads the major leagues in wins, takes a 14-4 record into the Pittsburgh Pirates game at Cincinnati.
| W-L | ERA | IP | SO | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14-4 | 2.24 | 132.1 | 130 | 1.08 |
PUSHED BACK
Los Angeles Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw had his start pushed back a second time for a sore left hip. He will try again, taking a 29 inning scoreless streak in an outing against the Los Angeles Angels.
ACE IN WAITING?
A day after the Philadelphia Phillies traded their ace Hamels, top prospect Aaron Nola makes his third big league start, facing the Atlanta Braves and right-hander Matt Wisler.