Baseball News
Aroldis Chapman's strong finish gives Yankees confidence heading into postseason
NY Daily News - 5 Oct 2021 17:10
The smile has haunted Yankees fans for two years.
What's next for the Mets after Luis Rojas' departure
ESPN - 5 Oct 2021 00:45
The Mets have let go of manager Luis Rojas after a third-place finish. Bradford Doolittle and David Schoenfield break down the future of the franchise.
Gerrit Cole downplays supposed beef with J.D. Martinez, Red Sox ahead of Wild Card Game
NY Daily News - 5 Oct 2021 00:18
Cole said it's not personal.
Tingler hopes to stay despite Padres' collapse
ESPN - 5 Oct 2021 15:08
Jayce Tingler thinks he deserves to stay on as manager of the Padres, despite the biggest collapse in franchise history.
Albert Pujols Finds Happiness With Dodgers
The New York Times - 5 Oct 2021 11:00
After an unceremonious exit from the Angels, Albert Pujols got back to the postseason in a surprising role: joyful mentor.
White Sox say LHP Rodon will pitch in playoffs
ESPN - 5 Oct 2021 01:58
White Sox GM Rick Hahn said Carlos Rodon will pitch once during the ALDS and the team will evaluate his workload from there.
MLB draws 45.3M fans at stadiums this season
ESPN - 5 Oct 2021 01:58
Major League Baseball drew 45.3 million fans this year as fans gradually were allowed to return, down from 68.5 million over 2019 in the last season before the coronavirus pandemic.
Bucky Dent Knows How the Yankees Can Beat the Red Sox
The New York Times - 5 Oct 2021 00:45
In 1978, Bucky Dent and Ron Guidry stepped up to lead the Yankees past the Red Sox and into the playoffs. Lessons they learned that day can translate for the current club.
Cuban baseball players defect during World Cup tournament in Mexico
NY Daily News - 5 Oct 2021 00:19
The players were participating in the Under-23 World Cup in the northern state of Sonora.
West, Carlson named MLB wild-card plate umps
ESPN - 5 Oct 2021 19:47
The umpires for the MLB wild-card games have been set: Joe West will be behind the plate for Wednesday's Dodgers-Cardinals NL Wild Card Game, while Mark Carlson will call balls and strikes for the AL Wild Card Game betwe...
Sources: Rockies, Senzatela agree to 5-yr deal
ESPN - 5 Oct 2021 19:47
RHP Antonio Senzatela, 26, will remain with the Colorado Rockies through at least 2026 after reaching an agreement on a five-year, $50.5 million contract extension. The deal includes a $14 million club option for 2027.
Red Sox still unsure of Martinez's status for WC
ESPN - 5 Oct 2021 03:37
The Red Sox will make a call on J.D. Martinez's status for the wild-card game Tuesday, while Gio Urshela is expected to be in the lineup for the Yankees. Both were hurt in Sunday's regular-season finales.
Another huge Yankees moment is here for Gerrit Cole
NY Daily News - 5 Oct 2021 01:14
Cole knows what is at stake Tuesday.