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Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker had the coolest possible reaction to a home run from the opposing team. In this case, it was Kiké Hernandez. Hernandez made an excellent diving grab in the bottom of the second inning, and then led off the top of the third with a 448-foot solo bomb. While watching Hernandez’s

After finishing fourth in their division with a losing record, Chicago Cubs owner Tom Ricketts tried to motivate fans with roster improvement assurances. When a season goes up in flames, it’s on the management to rally up the fanbase for next year. For the Cubs, it looks like management is already making ambitious promises to

May 29, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Scott Kazmir (16) throws a pitch in the sixth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports The San Francisco Giants’ impressive 2021 season has reached its end after an NLDS elimination by the Los Angeles

Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports The Detroit Tigers have shown they are on the rise, but it is possible that these three players won’t be back next season. The Detroit Tigers have been one of the larger surprises in MLB this season. The team brought in a new manager in A.J. Hinch, and caught

As the Cardinals grapple with firing manager Mike Shildt, there are at least 3 new skipper candidates to consider for St. Louis. The Cardinals’ decision to part ways with Mike Shildt over “philosophical difference” was unprecedented in more ways than one. There’s the fact that Shildt was expected to be quickly signed to an extension

Umpire Gabe Morales changed the Dodgers-Giants outcome when he called a check swing out — and then he gave the worse explanation for doing so.  No fan ever wants their season to end on a controversial play call — especially when your team was sincerely robbed of their World Series hopes for something that didn’t

San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler stopped short of criticizing the game-ending blown call Gabe Morales and instead came to his defense.  There are blown calls that result from bad umpiring, and then there’s the Gabe Morales call at the end of Game 5. Not only was it a bad bit of umpiring, but it

After the shocking firing of St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Shildt, names are already floating around for replacements, including a former Cardinals star. Despite a historic winning streak and a promising postseason run, Mike Shildt is out of St. Louis. The decision sent shockwaves through MLB Twitter, with baseball fans speculating what the “philosophical difference”

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 14: Manager Mike Shildt #8 of the St. Louis Cardinals in action against the New York Mets at Citi Field on September 14, 2021 in New York City. The Cardinals defeated the Mets 7-6 in eleven innings. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) Cardinals president gives explanation for shocking decision

The Chicago Cubs have finally found a general manager to lead them into the future, tapping Cleveland’s Carter Hawkins for the role. Coming up on a full year without a dedicated general manager, the Chicago Cubs have made their selection. According to multiple reports on Wednesday afternoon, Chicago is set to hire Carter Hawkins to

Sep 26, 2021; Chicago, Illinois, USA; The Chicago Cubs stand for the national anthem before the game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports The Chicago Cubs have a new GM in Carter Hawkins. Here are three things he can do to get off on the right foot

BOSTON, MA – OCTOBER 11: Chris Sale #41 of the Boston Red Sox celebrates after winning game four of the 2021 American League Division Series against the Tampa Bay Rays to clinch the series at Fenway Park on October 11, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) Stephen A. Smith calls

Iconic Oakland A’s broadcaster and former MLB All-Star Ray Fosse passed away at 74 years old on Wednesday after a long, quiet battle with cancer. Ray Fosse, the unforgettable Oakland Athletics broadcaster and 12-year MLB veteran, passed away on Wednesday after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was 74 years old. Before heading into the

MILWAUKEE, WI – MAY 03: A detail view of a base with a Marvel Super Heroes theme before the game between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Miller Park on June 3, 2017 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Carl Nassib rightfully takes ‘personal day’ in

CHICAGO – OCTOBER 12: Manager Tony La Russa #22 of the Chicago White Sox discusses a call with umpire crew chief Tom Hallion #20 after Jose Abreu #79 was hit by a pitch in the eighth inning during Game Four of the American League Division Series against the Houston Astros on October 12, 2021 at

Freddie Freeman is set to be a free agent after the World Series, so how much could his next deal cost? Freddie Freeman has spent his entire career with the Atlanta Braves, with an MVP and a Gold Glove on his resume. On Tuesday night, his clutch home run in the eighth inning against the

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – SEPTEMBER 26: Former Boston Red Sox great David Ortiz reacts before the game between the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees at Fenway Park on September 26, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Omar Rawlings/Getty Images) College football rankings: Big Ten overtakes SEC as college football’s top conference by Nick

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto was seen at Dodgers Stadium sporting a Nationals jersey of former teammate Trea Turner, who now plays for LA. The Dodgers shocked the MLB world earlier this season with a bold blockbuster trade, acquiring pitcher Max Scherzer and shortstop Trea Turner in exchange for four promising minor leaguers. The 2020

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – OCTOBER 05: Manager Aaron Boone #17 of the New York Yankees walks to the dugout after changing pitchers against the Boston Red Sox during the seventh inning of the American League Wild Card game at Fenway Park on October 05, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Winslow Townson/Getty Images) Watch: Astros Jake