Free Agent Stock Watch: Nationals The thrilling first game of the World Series just wrapped up with Washington pulling off a 5-4 victory in Houston. If you’re a neutral observer, you may be hoping for six more games just like that one. However long the series lasts, though, both teams stand to see some key…
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Yuli Gurriel, in Gold G-Form Elbow Guard, Doing Damage in World Series Yuli Gurriel, despite a monster 2019 season in which he hit .298 with 31 home runs and 104 RBI, can get lost in that ridiculously stacked Houston lineup. Its hard to stand out when everybody on your team is a potential MVP candidate,…
DetailsMets Notes: Managerial Search, Wheeler The Mets have begun narrowing the field in their managerial search, as Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports that neither Padres first base coach Skip Schumaker nor D-backs director of player development Mike Bell will receive a second interview. Joe Girardi, Eduardo Perez, Carlos Beltran, Mets quality control…
DetailsSuper-agent behind Gerrit Cole is ready to rule the offseason HOUSTON — To the question who will win the World Series the Astros or the Nationals, the Nationals or the Astros, the answer is clear — Scott Boras. Boras represents the most stars in the 115th Fall Classic, including the Astros’ Jose Altuve and the…
DetailsJoe Girardi’s sense could mean Mets decision is coming soon Joe Girardi expects to know during the World Series if he will be managing again next season. The former Yankees manager, who is a candidate for vacancies with the Mets, Phillies and Cubs, told WFAN on Tuesday he isn’t finished interviewing yet, but believes he…
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Trade Candidate: Jose Quintana The Cubs, in the wake of a 2019 showing that can’t be classified as much other than a brutal disappointment, are now facing several fascinating offseason questions. Among them: Which person should they choose to succeed ousted championship manager Joe Maddon? Should they shop Kris Bryant or any other stars? Should…
DetailsAdam Ottavino isn’t sugarcoating his sad Yankees reality In each of the past two seasons, Adam Ottavino has been one of the best relievers in baseball — then flopped in the playoffs. It happened in Colorado a year ago, when Ottavino allowed costly runs in two of his three outings in the NL wild-card game…
DetailsAstros mess: Behind Brandon Taubman’s ugly reporter outburst HOUSTON — Astros assistant general manager Brandon Taubman faces the likelihood of a significant suspension, at least, following an ugly incident in the team’s clubhouse shortly after Jose Altuve’s walk-off home run ended the Yankees’ season. Taubman, a graduate of Syosset High School on Long Island, turned…
DetailsMLBTR Poll: Record Money For Gerrit Cole? Astros right-hander Gerrit Cole is just moments away from taking the ball against the Nationals in Game 1 of the teams’ World Series matchup. It’s a well-deserved honor for Cole, who has perhaps been the premier pitcher in baseball this season. The 29-year-old logged a sterling 2.50 ERA/2.64…
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