One of the more entertaining World Series’ in a long time, both the Astros and Nationals put up an incredible fight. With teams coming from behind, sending former Cy Young winners to the mound almost every night, and it all ends with the Nats veterans combining with young studs like Juan Soto to bring home
Month: October 2019
The Houston Astros lost the World Series Wednesday night, and the fan known as Mattress Mack bet big on them and lost. The Washington Nationals beat the Houston Astros in Game 7 of the World Series, leaving fans disappointed. But one fan, who has now come to be known a Mattress Mack, is likely particularly
For the first time in franchise history, the Washington Nationals have won the World Series, beating the Houston Astros 6-2 in Game 7. For the first time in franchise history, the Washington Nationals are MLB champions. With a commanding 6-2 win in Game 7 of the 2019 World Series, the Nats defied the odds against
HOUSTON, TEXAS – OCTOBER 29: Stephen Strasburg #37 of the Washington Nationals delivers the pitch against the Houston Astros during the second inning in Game Six of the 2019 World Series at Minute Maid Park on October 29, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) Howie Kendrick, Juan Soto lead Nationals to first
Will this year’s MLB free agents find it easier to land a deal on the open market, or are we set for another drawn-out process spilling into Spring Training? The winter free-agent period used to mean one thing for MLB stars on the open market — getting paid. A rise in analytics and increased emphasis
The Nationals stayed alive to force Game 7, handing the ball to their 3-time Cy Young Award winner coming off a painful injury After a wild Game 6 featuring bat carrying, manager blowups, and an umpire’s call that is still being debated, the Washington Nationals did what they do best, stay alive. The Nationals weren’t
The Nationals needed a great performance from Stephen Strasburg, and the former first overall pick gave it to them to send the World Series to Game 7. This is what all the hype was about. The scouting reports that made him out to be the best pitching prospect in a generation. The Major League debut
Justin Verlander’s struggles in World Series games continue, as he loses yet another Fall Classic start, this time in a potential Series clincher in Game 6. Justin Verlander has everything. He’s an eight-time MLB All-Star, a five-time AL strikeout leader and a three-time MLB wins leader. He’s pitched three no-hitters, won the Triple Crown in
With all the road teams winning each game thus far in the 2019 World Series, all the pressure is on the Houston Astros and Game 7 starter Zack Greinke. It keeps happening. The road team keeps winning every game of the 2019 World Series. The Washington Nationals took Games 1 and 2 in Houston before
The Astros are one win from the title and have Justin Verlander going in Game 6, but the future Hall of Famer is winless in his World Series career. The plaque that will one day hang in Justin Verlander’s honor in Cooperstown will boast a number of notable accomplishments: Cy Young Award winner, American League
After losing the first two at home, the Houston Astros just took three in a row on the road against the Washington Nationals in the World Series. It’s over. Just when everybody thought the Baby Shark Washington Nationals were going to win the World Series, the better team in the Houston Astros stopped being cute
The Washington Nationals got bad news when Max Scherzer was scratched but that wasn’t the only reason they lost Game 5 in the World Series. Blame it on Max Scherzer’s stiff neck. Blame it on a young pitcher who had played just one game in the past 28 days. But the reason why the Washington
WASHINGTON, DC – OCTOBER 22: Washington Nationals pitcher Patrick Corbin (46) throws a pitch in the sixth inning in relief of Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer (31) during Game 1 of the World Series between the Washington Nationals and the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on Tuesday, October 22, 2019. (Photo by Toni
Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images The Yankees have lots of big decisions to make this winter. Determining the fate of their own free agents will be a high priority for Brian Cashman. No one inside the New York Yankees organization is pleased with how the 2019 season ended. The campaign isn’t the total failure that
Jose Urquidy gave the Astros more than they could’ve hoped for on the mound, while Alex Bregman’s grand slam provided all the offense they needed against the Nationals in Game 4 Jose Urquidy’s 2019 season began on April 4 in a stadium named Whataburger Field, against a team known as the Amarillo Sod Poodles. It’s
The Atlanta Braves are back in the postseason and are expected to make some noise. Are the Baby Braves all grown up and ready to play in October this year? Last year, the Atlanta Braves surprised everyone by not only qualifying for the postseason but winning the NL East for the first time since 2013.
Does a 4 run lead in Game 4 mean Washington Nationals fans should start panicking that their World Series dreams might be shattering? Yeah, probably. It looked like a baseball miracle might be happening just two games ago. The underdogs, the Washington Nationals, were ahead two games and made the heavy favorite Houston Astros look
Few gave the Washington Nationals a chance to win Game 1 in Houston, but after their stunning win, here are five reasons you should believe in the Nationals. Being on the road and facing a red-hot pitcher in the Houston Astros’ Gerrit Cole in Game 1 of their first-ever World Series, you couldn’t have faulted
WASHINGTON, DC – OCTOBER 25: Fans react to the tune of “Baby Shark” as Gerardo Parra #88 of the Washington Nationals bats in the sixth inning during Game 3 of the 2019 World Series between the Houston Astros and the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on Friday, October 25, 2019 in Washington, District of Columbia.
The Houston Astros, with a combination of key hits and clutch pitching, have new life in the World Series after beating the Washington Nationals in Game 3 The Houston Astros finally came through with hits when it matters most on Friday and now are right back in the World Series. The Astros beat the Washington
A tie game quickly turned into a blowout as the Washington Nationals scored six runs in the seventh inning to take control of Game 2 on Wednesday. One big inning in Game 2 on Wednesday may have just put the Washington Nationals two wins away from the franchise’s first World Series title. The Nationals scored
Joe Girardi will become the next manager of the Philadelphia Phillies. But is he the right man for the job? After firing Gabe Kapler, the Philadelphia Phillies seemed to be moving toward hiring an experienced manager. According to Todd Zolecki of MLB.com and Jon Heyman of MLB Network, that is indeed happening as Joe Girardi
The Houston Astros find themselves in an uneviable spot, down 2-0 to the Washington Nationals in the World Series and having to win at least two games at Nationals Park The Houston Astros were the league’s best team in the regular season and one of the best at home in baseball history. None of that
Joe Girardi is coming in as the new manager, but will the Philadelphia Phillies immediately meet elevated expectations in 2020? After an active offseason last offseason, with the signing of Bryce Harper as the centerpiece, expectations were high for the Philadelphia Phillies in 2019. But they fell well short, with an 81-81 record, and Gabe
The Angels made MLB’s first managerial change by bringing aboard Joe Maddon. So what areas will the team address in free agency to recoup this upcoming season? The Los Angeles Angels held the introductory press conference for new manager Joe Maddon, and he discussed his vision for the ball club moving forward on Thursday at
MIAMI, FL – AUGUST 22: Brett Gardner #11 and Aaron Hicks #31 of the New York Yankees take the field against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park on August 22, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images) Projecting how Joe Girardi will do in first year as Phillies manager by Brad Berreman Do
Brian Cashman knows he needs to add major talent this winter to end the Yankees’ World Series drought. That could lead to a big trade in the Bronx. It’s been entirely too long since the Yankees have celebrated a World Series title with a parade down the Canyon of Heroes. If Brian Cashman and his
The Washington Nationals picked apart the Houston Astros defense in the 7th inning to propel them to a 2-0 series lead in the 2019 World Series. If folks were still skeptical of the Washington Nationals after their surprising Game 1 win, those doubts were quickly washed away in the 7th inning of the 2019 World
Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images The Chicago Cubs have picked a new manager, so now it’s time to focus on the offseason and give him a winning roster. After searching for several weeks and interviewing several high-profile candidates like Joe Girardi, the Chicago Cubs have settled on World Series hero and fan
The Chicago Cubs are bringing former catcher David Ross out of the broadcast booth to be their next manager The Chicago Cubs will have a familiar face in their clubhouse next season. David Ross, former catcher for the Cubs who helped the team win the World Series in 2016, is being hired as the club’s
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