Oct 21, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried (54) pitches in the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during game five of the 2021 NLCS at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports Dodgers: Ranking Chris Taylor’s Game 5 home runs by distance by Alicia de Artola How
As Marcus Semien gets closer to a huge free agent contract, a handful of teams are already all that’s left in the pursuit of his services. Marcus Semien had an MVP caliber season with the Oakland Athletics in 2019 (33 home runs, 92 RBI, 8.4 bWAR). Things didn’t got nearly as well in the shortened
Oct 19, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Chris Taylor (3) celebrates after scoring on right fielder Mookie Betts (50, not pictured) RBI double in the eighth inning during game three of the 2021 NLCS against the Atlanta Braves at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Braves radio broadcast
As MLB organizations come together to combat bullying of LGBTQ+ youth, the Texas Rangers left a glaring omission in their Spirit Day social media post. When professional sports organizations stand up for a cause, it’s always important to explain that cause to fans. October has long been dedicated to breast cancer awareness, but in 2021,
Ostensibly a ranking of the 100 best players in baseball history, Joe Posnanski’s new book is much more than that. Debating who’s better and who’s best is something sports fans do almost reflexively. However, these conversations often reveal more about the person arguing their case than about the player being defended — a fun exercise
CHINA – 2021/04/24: In this photo illustration the American global on-demand Internet streaming media provider Hulu logo is seen on an Android mobile device with the word cancelled on a computer screen. (Photo Illustration by Budrul Chukrut/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) For once, Braves fans can’t blame Brian Snitker for their faults by Scott Rogust
Boston Red Sox. (Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports) The Whiteboard: What happens now that Ben Simmons reported to the 76ers? by Ian Levy 25 most iconic sports photos from Getty Images this week by Ian Levy The Boston Red Sox troll game was strong when they beat the division rival Tampa Bay Rays a third
Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Will Smith and catcher Travis d’Arnaud. (Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports) Dan Hooker’s Las Vegas stay exceeded his expectations ahead of UFC 267 (Video) by Curtis Calhoun Is Paulo Costa vs. Marvin Vettori canceled? by Zain Bando The Atlanta Braves are just one game away from the World Series but Bob Nightengale’s
Some scary news came in for the St. Louis Cardinals, as pitching prospect Dalton Roach revealed he was bitten by a bear while hunting. This surely isn’t what the St. Louis Cardinals thought would happen right as their offseason began. That’s because one of their pitching prospects was out hunting, and nearly suffered a serious injury
Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner. (Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports) Is Paulo Costa vs. Marvin Vettori canceled? by Zain Bando The Los Angeles Dodgers will have to go the rest of the way in the postseason without Justin Turner, who suffered a hamstring injury in Game 4. Wednesday was a tough night for the
Seattle Mariners third baseman Kyle Seager has heard nothing from president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto regarding his status for the 2022 season. The Seattle Mariners stunned the world by making it into the final day of the regular-season with a chance to clinch a playoff spot. Unfortunately, due to wins by the New York
A Jose Altuve single would’ve kept the Astros alive in the top of the fifth inning in ALCS Game 4 but the umpires hosed Houston instead. The Houston Astros entered Game 4 of the ALCS in dire need of a win over the Boston Red Sox. Unfortunately, the umpire crew at Fenway Park wasn’t trying
San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Kevin Gausman. (Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports) Cardinals: 3 surprise players who could be traded this offseason by Mark Powell Chris Sale fuming at umpire after call doesn’t go his way (Video) by Mark Powell Giants fans at Oracle Park took their frustrations too far by throwing beer cans at
Oct 19, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker at press conference before game three of the 2021 NLCS against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Watch: Stephen Curry already can’t miss, drains four straight from logo by Scott Rogust Skip Bayless trolls Lakers fans
Oct 19, 2021; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) reacts after hitting a solo home run against the Boston Red Sox during the eighth inning of game four of the 2021 ALCS at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports The NBA is back, and so are LeBron’s futile attempts
Jul 28, 2021; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres manager Jayce Tingler (32) looks on during the seventh inning against the Oakland Athletics at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports The San Diego Padres have their scapegoat in manager Jayce Tingler after they guaranteed a losing season. The Padres will, somehow, finish
Oct 19, 2021; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Home plate umpire Laz Diaz reacts to Boston Red Sox manger Alex Cora during the third inning of game four of the 2021 ALCS against the Houston Astros at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-USA TODAY Sports Watch: Steph Curry tried to dunk and failed miserably, but he gets
David Ortiz was more than a little excited when Kyle Schwarber launched the third Red Sox grand slam of the last two games in the ALCS. Red Sox fans come in all shapes and sizes, big, small and so on. One of the ones on the big side is, of course, “Big Papi” David Ortiz,
The Boston Red Sox are cruising in the ALCS following their 12-3 win over the Houston Astros on Monday night. After dropping Game 1 of the American League Championship Series to the Houston Astros, the Boston Red Sox have been rolling ever since. If you thought their 9-5 win in Game 2 on Saturday night
Oct 18, 2021; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Fans watch the Fox MLB broadcast from Jersey Street before game three of the 2021 ALCS between the Houston Astros and the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-USA TODAY Sports Red Sox in ALCS driver’s seat as hit parade continues at Fenway by Scott Rogust
Brian Dozier has only been out of MLB baseball for one season but he’s already looking for a way back in. Brian Dozier, 34, was teammates with Chase Utley and Jim Thome. He was managed by Ron Gardenhire, Paul Molitor, Dave Roberts and Davey Martinez. He spent nine seasons in baseball, hitting .244/.325/.441 with 192
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – SEPTEMBER 26: Manager Aaron Boone #17 of the New York Yankees visits the mound in the bottom of the seventh inning of the game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on September 26, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Omar Rawlings/Getty Images) Mike Zimmer reveals why he and Kirk Cousins
The Atlanta Braves take a 2-0 NLCS lead after walking off against the Los Angeles Dodgers for the second-straight night. Just when you thought nothing could top Game 1 of the National League Championship Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves, Game 2 happened on Sunday. And just like on Saturday, it was
The longtime Houston Astros shortstop hinted at which New York team he’d prefer as a free agent — and it wasn’t the New York Mets. It’s a fact: Fans of blue and orange in New York sports are destined to misery. And the misery continues, as one of the best available free agents in the
The MLB instituted a controversial 3-batter rule that fans are leaning more about in the 2021 postseason. Here’s more on the rule and how it could shape any MLB game. In its 152-year history, the MLB has undergone countless changes. One of its more recent changes, though, can greatly influence the outcome of a game
Freddie Freeman, Atlanta Braves. (Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports) New angle of Patrick Mahomes throw shows how insane he is (Video) by Ethan Lee After taking Josh Hader yard in Game 4 of the 2021 NLDS, Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman has gone hitless in eight at-bats during the first two games of the
Christian Arroyo, Kevin Plawecki, Hunter Renfroe, Boston Red Sox, New England Patriots. (Photo by Maddie Malhotra/Getty Images) Browns injuries piling up as Kareem Hunt leaves vs. Cardinals by Byron Smith Broncos look awful after beating three high school teams by Scott Rogust Boston Red Sox players showed off their dance moves during a New England Patriots
Milwaukee Brewers star outfielder Christian Yelich talked about his down 2021 season after the team was eliminated in the NLDS on Tuesday. The Milwaukee Brewers held a 4-2 lead in the middle of the fifth inning in a win or go home NLDS Game 4 on Tuesday. Unfortunately for them, they are going home after
Joc Pederson, Atlanta Braves, Los Angeles Dodgers. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) Dak Prescott injured calf on Cowboys game-winning touchdown by Scott Rogust Joc Pederson welcomes the Los Angeles Dodgers to Joctober, pearls and all. Joc Pederson gets sweet revenge on his former team by obliterating this poor baseball off Los Angeles Dodgers ace Max
Mar 25, 2019; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; On deck mat with MLB logo and gear in the first inning during a spring training game between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Toronto Blue Jays at Olympic Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports Joc Pederson welcomes Dodgers to Joctober with monster homer (Video) by John Buhler According