Umpire Laz Diaz called a strike that wasn’t a strike to end the A’s season and send the Astros to the ALCS There are plenty of unsatisfying ways to see an MLB playoff series end. On Thursday, umpire Laz Diaz demonstrated one of the worst. The ALDS series between the Astros and Athletics ended on
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Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) UFC 254: 5 keys to victory for Justin Gaethje by Samuel Nemec The Mookie Betts trade just got even better for America Well, minus Red Sox fans. Yes, imagine trading Mookie Betts, a generational talent, to avoid signing him to the massive contract he
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 05: Gerrit Cole #45 of the New York Yankees pitches against the Tampa Bay Rays during the third inning in Game One of the American League Division Series at PETCO Park on October 05, 2020 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) 3 quarterbacks the Vikings should
ARLINGTON, TEXAS – OCTOBER 18: Marcell Ozuna #20 of the Atlanta Braves (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) Marcell Ozuna will have plenty of suitors in free agency. The Atlanta Braves might’ve fallen short of a World Series again, but they wouldn’t have been anywhere close to the Fall Classic without the presence of Marcell Ozuna
Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images Leon Draisaitl wins 2020 Hart Trophy and Ted Lindsay Award by Scott Rogust Josh Jacobs honors Al Davis with cleats in Raiders Las Vegas debut by Alicia de Artola Jacob deGrom almost threw an immaculate inning for the Mets. In a perfect world for a pitcher, one inning would be
World Series matchup is between the No. 3 and No. 28 payrolls in MLB The Tampa Bay Rays aren’t built like most World Series teams. They don’t have the high-priced free agents or the MVP candidates. But here they are, preparing to take on a Los Angeles Dodgers team loaded with them. The World Series
The Braves have some serious work to do this offseason The Atlanta Braves were one win away from the World Series, as the combination of Ozzie Albies, Freddie Freeman, and Ronald Acuña Jr. had Brian Snitker’s squad humming against a superior Los Angeles Dodgers team. However, this team was not perfectly constructed, and those flaws
The Minnesota Twins third baseman was watching the ALCS from home, and couldn’t help but let Twitter know how he feels about umpire John Tumpane MLB fans spent their Monday afternoon watching Game 2 of the ALCS between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Houston Astros. Tampa Bay took the first matchup of the series
Here is a list of five UFC fighters who could have played in the MLB if things had gone differently. UFC fighters are some of the most athletic people on the planet, so much so that many could even play a different professional sport. Many fighters have backgrounds in different sports, mixed martial arts is
LOS ANGELES, CA – SEPTEMBER 27: Corey Seager #5 of the Los Angeles Dodgers and Joc Pederson #31 congratulate A.J. Pollock #11 on his home run in the seventh inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Dodger Stadium on September 27, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by John McCoy/Getty Images) George Kittle returns to
The sports world makes for a beautiful palette but individual images can get lost in the constant shuffle. Here are the best Getty Images sports photos from this week. Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images Carlos Correa of the Houston Astros celebrates while rounding the bases after hitting a walk-off home run to win 4-3 against Tampa Bay
Ronald Acuña slides into Miguel Rojas Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports Trevor Bauer backs Ronald Acuña Jr. and wants Marlins to let the kids play by John Buhler The Marlins and Braves drama will not end after Game 1 The NLDS took a very literal form this season, as both match-ups mimic the divisional
Oct 14, 2020; Arlington, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Max Muncy (13) reacts after hitting a grand slam home run against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning of game three of the 2020 NLCS at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports Derrick Henry leaves Texans stunned on 94-yard touchdown
Oct 18, 2020; Arlington, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Julio Urias (7) celebrates after the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Atlanta Braves during game seven of the 2020 NLCS at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports Cody Bellinger injures himself celebrating the greatest Game 7 homer ever (Video) by Alicia
Oct 8, 2020; Arlington, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Mookie Betts (50) smiles while being interviewed after their win over the San Diego Padres after game three of the 2020 NLDS at Globe Life Field. The Los Angeles Dodgers won 12-3 to sweep the San Diego Padres. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 8, 2020; Los Angeles, California, USA; Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (1) celebrates after hitting a three run home run against the Oakland Athletics during the fourth inning during game four of the 2020 ALDS at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports Aaron Rodgers throws back-to-back brutal picks vs. Buccaneers (Videos) by
ANAHEIM, CA – DECEMBER 09: General Manager Billy Eppler (Photo by Josh Lefkowitz/Getty Images) Braves vs. Dodgers MLB live stream reddit for Game 7 of NLCS by Braulio Perez The Miami Marlins might go after Billy Eppler to help them take a young team to the next level. The Miami Marlins might’ve lost a playoff
The Tampa Bay Rays bested the Houston Astros in Game 7 of the ALCS to advance to the World Series for the first time since 2008. The Tampa Bay Rays are going to the World Series. They just took the long way around. Had they lost Game 7 of the ALCS against the Houston Astros,
Manager Dusty Baker acknowledges the hate directed at the Astros, even if he thinks people should also respect the team for their performance. The Houston Astros are most certainly not America’s team in the 2020 MLB Playoffs. If they were, their unlikely ALCS comeback would be a lot more fun. “You gotta love this team,” Baker
MLB Twitter thoroughly enjoyed the Astros’ Game 7 loss in the ALCS. Despite being a sub-.500 team, the Houston Astros nearly did the unthinkable, rallying from a 3-0 deficit and forcing a Game 7 in the 2020 ALCS. They joined the 2004 Boston Red Sox as just the second team in MLB history to do
When Will Smith of the Dodgers faced Will Smith of the Braves, the internet was the big winner. The Will Smith-on-Will Smith matchup the baseball world was waiting for appeared during Game 5 of the NLCS, and it was more glorious than you could have imagined. When the Los Angeles Dodgers catcher named Will Smith lined
Trevor Bauer will hit the free agent market as the best available starting pitcher, and these 5 teams should be atop his list of suitors. Say what you will about Trevor Bauer and his personality, social media trolling, etc., but there’s no denying his talent level. After a rough 2019, including a 6.39 ERA over
Detroit Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images) Marcell Ozuna takes issue with inside pitch from Marlins (Video) by Mike Luciano Mat Barzal nets OT winner to give Islanders commanding 3-0 lead over Caps (Video) by Mark Powell Ever wonder what it sounds like when an umpire ejects someone? Now we know Tim
Carlos Correa, Houston Astros. (Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports) Four Colts COVID-19 tests come back as false positives by Mike Luciano Carlos Correa’s home run was even more dramatic on the Spanish radio call If you can believe it, Correa’s home run can get even better. Sure, for Houston Astros haters and general fans
SEATTLE, WA – AUGUST 08: Charlie Blackmon #19 of the Colorado Rockies hits a three-run double off of relief pitcher Joey Gerber #59 of the Seattle Mariners that scored Garrett Hampson #1 of the Colorado Rockies, Trevor Story #27 and Ryan McMahon #24 during the fifth inning of a game at T-Mobile Park on August,
Eric Kay has been indicted on two counts in relation to the death of Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs This tragic tale took another turn on Friday morning, as the federal grand jury in Texas opted to indict Kay. Skaggs, who died of an overdose with a detectable amount of fentanyl in June of 2019, was a
With Cleveland out of the playoffs, will they change their nickname for good? The Cleveland Indians came under fire this season in the aftermath of the Washington Football Team scandal, which ended in Dan Snyder and Co. changing the team’s name, albeit to whatever the above albatross signifies. In late July, Cleveland owner Paul Dolan
NEW TAIPEI CITY, TAIWAN – APRIL 25: Che Hsuan Lin #1 of Fubon Guardians. (Photo by Gene Wang/Getty Images) Patriots cancel practice after positive COVID-19 test by Cole Thompson Che-Hsuan Lin just made the defensive play of the year While he wasn’t able to come to the Major Leagues and become a starter with the
Mandatory Credit: Alex Trautwig/MLB Photos via Getty Images Myles Garrett won’t swing his helmet at the Steelers this time around by Cole Thompson Carlos Correa played hero in Game 5 Correa hit the walk-off to win Game 5, and has been raking in the lineup ever since he declared the Astros are embracing their villain
Trevor Bauer, Cincinnati Reds. (Reds File Trevorbauer Mv 0001) Astros name surprise Game 3 starter due to Zack Greinke injury by Mike Luciano Miguel Rojas calls out Ronald Acuña for alleged dirty slide by Mark Powell Trevor Bauer surprisingly sides with Ronald Acuña Jr. over the Miami Marlins. Even Trevor Bauer understands the importance of Ronald