Watch Alfonso Soriano get his 400th career home run

By Drew SilvaAug 27, 2013, 8:38 PM EDT
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Alfonso Soriano has been a tremendous source of power for the Yankees since they acquired him from the Cubs in a July 26 trade and that same trend has continued on Tuesday at Toronto’s Rogers Centre.

Soriano slugged a three-run shot in the top of the first inning —  the 399th home run of his career — and a solo bomb to lead off the top of the fourth — No. 400.

MLB.com has the replay of the milestone blast:

Soriano has been with New York for just a little over four weeks and has already moved into a tie with fellow outfielder Vernon Wells for the most home runs (11) among the club’s right-handed hitters.

White Sox shut down Lucas Giolito for remainder of season

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By Bill BaerSep 16, 2019, 10:51 PM EDT
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The Athletic’s James Fegan reports that the White Sox are shutting down starter Lucas Giolito for the remainder of a season. An MRI revealed a mild lat strain, which typically comes with a three- to four-week recovery timetable. The third-place, 65-84 White Sox have nothing left to play for, so it makes sense to play it safe with their prized young hurler.

Giolito, 25, had a breakout season. He went 14-9 with a 3.41 ERA and a 228/57 K/BB ratio in 176 2/3 innings. He made his first All-Star team and will likely earn a few downballot votes for the AL Cy Young Award.

Giolito was scheduled to start Tuesday’s series opener against the Twins. Ross Detwiler will start in his place opposite Martín Pérez.