Thirty years ago, the Loma Prieta earthquake shook the World Series—and the world The shaking and the apocalyptic noise began at 5:04 p.m. PST. It was 30 years ago today. ABC was live on the air, just over four minutes into its broadcast. As the TV feed flickered out, Al Michaels could be heard saying,…
DetailsCubs shake up player-development operation CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs shook up their player-development operation, with Matt Dorey taking over as senior vice president of player development and directors of pitching and hitting being appointed. Dorey, Chicago’s director of amateur scouting the past six years, was previously a scout for the Boston Red Sox…
DetailsReport: Yankees fans taunted Zack Greinke about his mother, battles with anxiety and depression This postseason hasn’t been the best look for the Yankees or their fans. Astros outfielder Josh Reddick was upset after Yankees fans hurled bottles and souvenir baseballs onto the field following a replay review that didn’t go in the Yankees’ favor.…
DetailsMLB rumors: Phillies narrow manager search to Dusty Baker, Joe Girardi, Buck Showalter Only a week has passed since the Philadelphia Phillies fired manager Gabe Kapler after two so-so seasons, yet the organization is already closing in on naming a successor. According to Matt Breen of the Philadelphia Inquirer, the Phillies are down to three…
DetailsCC Sabathia leaves possible last appearance with injury CC Sabathia was taken out of the game in the eighth inning of ALCS Game 4 after suffering an apparent shoulder injury throwing to George Springer. He relieved struggling setup man Adam Ottavino and recorded two outs before being checked on by the team’s training staff. If…
DetailsAlex Rodriguez rips Yankees’ ever-changing ALCS lineup The Yankees’ bats have gone quiet at the worst time, and Alex Rodriguez thinks he knows why. “I know if I was 22,” Alex Rodriguez said on Fox referring to Gleyber Torres,” and I came and I see the lineup and everyday it’s a different lineup, I would…
DetailsFreddie Freeman Undergoes Elbow Surgery Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman has undergone surgery on his right (non-throwing) elbow, per a club announcement. He was operated on by Mets team medical director and frequent baseball surgeon Dr. David Altchek. The team provided a nicely detailed account of the procedure, which evidently did not involve any significant…
DetailsStephenson, Aquino surge for Cincinnati Tyler Stephenson and Aristides Aquino both turned in career-propelling seasons to lead a promising crop of 2019 Cincinnati Reds Organization All-Stars. Source: https://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20191018&content_id=311174856&fext=.jsp&vkey=news_milb&sid=milb
DetailsToolshed: Nationals pitcher in Sharp shape Washington Nationals No. 13 prospect Sterling Sharp has continued impressing in the Arizona Fall League while his organization looks forward to its first World Series appearance. Source: https://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20191018&content_id=311197266&fext=.jsp&vkey=toolshed&sid=milb
DetailsBruce Bochy Not Interested In Managing In 2020 After wrapping up his lengthy tenure as the manager of the Giants, Bruce Bochy is not going to head into the dugout with another organization — at least, not right away. According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today (via Twitter), Bochy has informed interested teams that he…
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