Pinstripe Alley 2 hours ago
The Yankees outdueled the Braves 25 years ago
The Yankees won a nail bitter against the Braves in the '96 World Series. On this day 25 years ago, the New York Yankees were trying to end an 18-year championship drought. The scenario was Game 5 of the ‘96 World Series. That day, the baseball world bore witnesses to one of the greatest pitching duels in the history of the Fall Classic. Here was the lineup for both ball-clubs during that day. New York Yankees 1. Derek Jeter (SS) 2. Charlie Hayes (3B) 3. Bernie Williams (CF) 4. Cecil Fielder (1B) 5. Darryl Strawberry (LF) 6. Paul O’Neill (RF) 7. Mariano Duncan (2B) 8. Jim...
Detroit Free Press 3 hours ago
Why job security with Detroit Tigers matters to Jonathan Schoop: 'Family is everything'
Detroit Tigers' Jonathan Schoop explains how advice from J.J. Hardy, his former teammate with the Orioles, helped him land a contract extension.
AZ Snake Pit 3 hours ago
Meme Sunday 10/24: Cross ‘Em Out and Put a ‘K’
The Atlanta Braves have defeated evil and saved baseball Last night in game 6 of the NLCS the Atlanta Braves were up 4-1 over the Dodgers in the 5th. My cell was already buzzing with messages like, ‘it’s over’, and ‘Braves will win it.’ But I was compelled to not respond with glee or confirmation. My superstitions got the best of me. After all, The Dodgers have been known to be a good team that can come back from such a deficit and bring sadness and tears to us all. But then the game was over. Just like that the Braves won game 6 of the NLCS and advanced to the WS. It...
Bluebird Banter 4 hours ago
Happy Birthday Chris Colabello
Chris Colabello turns 38 today. The Blue Jays picked up Chris off waivers from the Twins before the 2015 season. In two seasons with the Twins, he hit .214/.284/.364, with 13 home runs in 114 games. So we can be excused for not being excited about a 31-year-old who could play first or DH but who couldn’t hit well enough to make anyone want to give him time at either spot. Chris had an excellent spring training. And Michael Saunders wrecked his knee on a sprinkler head in Dunedin’s training fields, and we suddenly needed someone for the outfield. Also, Dalton Pompey didn’t...
Call to the Pen 4 hours ago
The turning points of Game Six of the NLCS
Saturday night’s 4-2 Braves victory clinching the National League pennant in Game Six of the NLCS turned on one decision point after another. Particularly in the early innings, both players and managers faced critical moments. Sometimes they came through, sometimes they didn’t. Here’s a chronological look at six of those decision points. The key moments […] The turning points of Game Six of the NLCS - Call to the Pen - Call to the Pen - A Major League Baseball Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
DodgerBlue.com 4 hours ago
Walker Buehler Disappointed To Not Provide Dodgers ‘Herculean’ Start In NLCS Game 6
After staving off elimination against the Atlanta Braves in Game 5 of the National League Championship Series, the...
Pinstripe Alley 4 hours ago
These Yankees pitchers can take the next step in 2022
Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports Improving control, developing a third pitch, or just staying healthy: these hurlers only need a couple of things to break out. The Yankees had a strong pitching season overall in 2021. They finished fourth in Wins Above Replacement (WAR) with 22.3, and had the sixth-lowest ERA with 3.76 even though they experienced many significant injuries. However, there were still some disappointing performers, and others who impressed but couldn’t contribute more for one reason or another. These five hurlers have the tools to succeed, but need one or...
Jays Journal 5 hours ago
Toronto Blue Jays: 2021 Positive Takes from the Bump
As the postseason is making its way to World Series mode, the Toronto Blue Jays are probably figuring out free agency details. With pitching being a topic, we need to know what we had this past season in order to figure out what we need. The Blue Jays had a positive year on the mound, […] Toronto Blue Jays: 2021 Positive Takes from the Bump - Jays Journal - Jays Journal - Toronto Blue Jays News, Rumors and Fan Community
New York Daily News 5 hours ago
The Braves are everything the Mets are not
The Atlanta Braves did everything right. Now they’re heading to the World Series again.
AZ Snake Pit 5 hours ago
Snake Bytes 10/24: Sweet Victory
Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via The Atlanta Braves saved the world from Armageddon. Los Angeles Dodger evil has been defeated. For now. Atlanta will face the Houston Astros in the 2021 World Series. NLCS/Atlanta Braves [Yahoo Sports] Braves’ ouster of 106-win Dodgers shows that October rewards ambition - The Braves’ swing at 2021 was nothing like the Dodgers’ dynasty grab, but it may have betrayed even more optimism. Sitting at 51-54, Anthopoulos and the Braves added Rosario, Adam Duvall and Jorge Soler on trade deadline day to go with earlier July...
Los Angeles Times 5 hours ago
Outplayed, cold hitting, and more: Takeaways from Dodgers' NLCS Game 6 loss to Braves
Takeaways from the Dodgers' 4-2 loss to the Atlanta Braves in Game 6 of the NLCS on Saturday.
Los Angeles Times 5 hours ago
Dodgers, Kenley Jansen enter offseason with uncertainty
Closer Kenley Jansen will officially become a free agent at the end of the World Series and is uncertain if the Dodgers will re-sign him.
Bluebird Banter 5 hours ago
Today in Blue Jays History: Jays win their first World Series
Steve Russell/Toronto Star via 29 years ago today The Blue Jays won their first World Series. It always seems that our first World Series win isn’t as celebrated as our second one, likely because it didn’t end in a walk-off homer. But it did end with Joe Carter jumping up and down. Game 6 was a 4-3 win 11 inning win. We were up 2-1 going into the bottom of the 9th, and Cito brought Tom Henke into the game. We had high hopes. Henke had pitched in 8 playoff games that year and hadn’t given up a run. This time he gave up a leadoff single to Jeff Blauser. Damon...
DodgerBlue.com 5 hours ago
Kenley Jansen, Corey Seager Interested In Re-Signing With Dodgers In Free Agency
The Los Angeles Dodgers came up short in their quest to repeat as World Series champions, and now are on the...
Bleed Cubbie Blue 5 hours ago
Cubs history: The Wrigley Field scoreboard under construction
Bettmann Archive This photo caught it in the middle of being changed. This will be a different kind of historical photo article. In this case I don’t need to sleuth the date, because it came with the caption supplied with the photo: When the umpire yells “play ball” to open Chicago Cubs’ 1961 season here 4/14. the famed green vines clinging to Wrigley Field’s outfield fence will add their color to the occasion. Here, veteran ground keeper Albert Gargulo carefully prunes the greenery in left field 4/3, as other workmen paint huge scoreboard (background). At the...
