Gabe Kapler firing throws a wrench into Mets’ managerial search The game of managerial musical chairs became a little more interesting Thursday with the Phillies joining the teams hanging a “help wanted” sign. As the Mets search for their new manager, Gabe Kapler’s dismissal in Philadelphia at the very least could increase the number of…
DetailsAaron Hicks is no longer a Yankees ALCS long shot Aaron Hicks’ chances of returning for the postseason were written off by just about everyone but the center fielder after he was shut down from his throwing program last month. But there was Hicks in center field during the Yankees’ workout in The Bronx on…
DetailsA’s Murphy undergoes left knee surgery The Oakland Athletics reported that their No. 3 prospect, Sean Murphy, underwent surgery on his left knee Thursday. He should be back for Spring Training. Source: https://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20191010&content_id=311127340&fext=.jsp&vkey=news_milb&sid=milb
DetailsGiants Sign Drew Robinson To Minors Contract The Giants have signed utilityman Drew Robinson to a minor league deal, as per Baseball America’s Kegan Lowe. Robinson became a free agent after being released by the Cardinals in August. Robinson appeared in only five MLB games for the Cards in 2019, a sharp dropoff after playing…
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What the Cardinals Wore in Game 5: Edman, Ozuna, Fowler, Bader It was a bloodbath in Atlanta, as the St. Louis Cardinals rode a 1st inning 10-spot to a 13-1 victory over the Atlanta Braves, advancing to the NLCS to face fellow underdogs, the Washington Nationals. Have you ever seen a defensive replacement in the…
DetailsAL Central Notes: Colome, Ramirez, Twins In the wake of the Nationals’ dramatic NLDS victory over the Dodgers last night, it is perhaps fitting that October 10 marks another red-letter day in Washington baseball history….not to mention Minnesota baseball history. It was on this day back in 1924 that the Twins won their first World…
DetailsGio Urshela arrived in time to cash in on breakout Yankees season Gio Urshela’s surprisingly excellent season is going to come at a price for the Yankees. Because the third baseman was summoned so early this season — on April 6, not long after Miguel Andujar injured his shoulder — Urshela received a full year…
DetailsPadres pitcher Jacob Nix tased during alleged dog-door break-in Padres pitcher Jacob Nix was arrested and charged with criminal trespassing earlier this week after reportedly attempting to break into an Arizona house through the dog door, prompting the homeowner to kick Nix in the face and then tase him. Nix, 23, was arrested around 3:30…
DetailsWhat separates these Yankees from the ones who came up just short We are conditioned to change. We expect it. Baseball is a transient business, and the characters are ever-evolving. The Yankees were last in the American League Championship Series two years ago, and they came damn close to making it through. They were up…
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