Baseball is about more than the box score — it’s about the storylines inside each game. August 22 brings milestones, comebacks, and even a legacy tribute that connects today’s action to history.
⚾ Milestones to Watch
- Ezequiel Tovar (Rockies) sits at 99 career doubles and needs one more to reach 100. (+300)
- Jazz Chisholm (Yankees) is one swing away from the 100-HR club, entering tonight with 99 career home runs. (+320)
- Byron Buxton (Twins) is just one run shy of 500 career runs scored. Oddsmakers have him at 0.5 runs (-130).
- Steven Kwan (Guardians) looks to notch his 100th career double, sitting at 99 entering tonight. (+340)
- Michael Conforto (Dodgers) is on the brink of 500 career walks, needing just one more to get there. (+205)
🔙 Comeback Spotlight — Shane Bieber Returns
After 478 days away and Tommy John surgery in April 2024, Shane Bieber makes his first Major League start back with the Blue Jays tonight. His rehab numbers were sharp — a 1.86 ERA and 37 strikeouts in 29 innings. Toronto is favored (-164), and Bieber is lined at 5.5 strikeouts (+120) in his return.
🏆 Legacy Moment — Beltré Immortalized in Bronze
In Arlington, the Rangers unveiled a life-size bronze statue of Adrián Beltré outside Globe Life Field. Sculpted by local artist Mike Tabor in just 75 days, the statue cements Beltré’s legacy as one of the game’s greats. It’s a reminder that baseball history isn’t just made on the field — it’s remembered in moments like this.
📌 Final Word
August 22 is full of storylines: milestone chases for Tovar, Chisholm, Buxton, Kwan, and Conforto; a major comeback in Bieber’s return; and a legacy celebration for Beltré. It’s another day where the game offers more than just scores — it offers history in motion.
Beyond The Line 
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