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TORONTO, ON – JUNE 28: Marcus Stroman #6 of the Toronto Blue Jays looks on prior to a MLB game against the Kansas City Royals at Rogers Centre on June 28, 2019 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images) Matt Nagy stepping back is moving himself and the Bears forward by Mark Carman Is

Red Sox pitcher Chris Sale. (Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports) The Boston Red Sox have a huge opportunity to close out the Tampa Bay Rays at home in Game 4 of the ALDS. It’ll take Alex Cora avoiding obvious mistakes. It took 13 innings and a heroic performance from reliever Nick Pivetta for the Red Sox

David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports The Tampa Bay Rays were shockingly eliminated by the Boston Red Sox in the ALDS. These three players will not be back next season. Throughout the 2021 regular-season, the Tampa Bay Rays solidified their status as the best team in the American League, as evidenced by their 100-62 record. They

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – OCTOBER 10: Yasmani Grandal #24 of the Chicago White Sox hits a two run home run in the third inning during game 3 of the American League Division Series against the Houston Astros at Guaranteed Rate Field on October 10, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images) 3 mistakes Alex

This week, Around the Horn checks in from the NLDS between the Brewers and Braves and offers updates on manager searches for the Padres and Mets. The starting pitching between the Atlanta Braves and Milwaukee Brewers has been predictably excellent through two games. In 24 innings, the starters have allowed a combined 13 hits, five

In the wake of a narrow NL Wild Card loss, the St. Louis Cardinals lean toward coaching continuity with a potential Mike Shildt extension on the table. In bad seasons, baseball managers get blamed for letting the team fall apart or failing to coordinate with the right coaching staff. In good seasons, the team may

Austin Riley’s breakout season was the culmination of years of hard work, practice and skill refinement, with lots of help along the way. Austin Riley reached for his bat, settled into his stance, and locked his eyes on an imaginary golf ball sitting on the floor of his New York hotel room. It was an

Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-USA TODAY Sports The Seattle Mariners nearly ended their postseason drought this year, but these three players won’t be back in 2022. The Seattle Mariners went 90-72 this season, and they were in the chase for a Wild Card spot right to the end. But ultimately, the longest playoff drought in the

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Nick Pivetta. (Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports) Diontae Johnson reps Ben Roethlisberger in awesome victory Twitter post by Scott Rogust Chiefs vs Bills: Sunday Night Football in weather delay by Alicia de Artola Pitcher Nick Pivetta was outstanding in relief for the Red Sox in Game 3 of the ALDS. His

Oct 10, 2021; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Luis Garcia (77) is relieved by manager Dusty Baker Jr. (12) in the third inning against the Chicago White Sox during game three of the 2021 ALDS at Guaranteed Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports Chiefs vs Bills: Sunday Night Football in weather

The San Diego Padres leaned into their disfunction by denying a report about firing manager Jayce Tingler only to cut him loose days later. The Padres weren’t content to let their second-half collapse, elimination from the playoffs and losing record be the only embarrassing parts of their 2021 season. They even got the firing of

Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa commented on the 9-4 loss to the Houston Astros, believing that the score did not represent his team’s effort.  The White Sox are now 2-0 in the ALDS, putting them at a significant disadvantage to advancing further through the playoffs. The culprit, according to Sox fans, has been

Philadelphia Phillies Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports Will Fuller leaves Dolphins’ game with hand injury by Braulio Perez Taysom Hill just ran over the entire Giants defense for a touchdown by Braulio Perez Philadelphia Phillies fire several coaches after missing the playoffs for the 10th straight year.  Well, it’s officially been a decade since

ST PETERSBURG, FL – OCTOBER 07: Manager Alex Cora of the Boston Red Sox addresses the media during a press conference before game one of the 2021 American League Division Series against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field on October 7, 2021 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) White

Adam Wainwright started the Cardinals’ Wild Card Game loss, but he’s not done working this postseason just yet. No stranger to pitching in the postseason, Adam Wainwright was the obvious choice to take the ball for the St. Louis Cardinals in the NL Wild Card Game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. He pitched well (one

Despite losing their final game of the season without a chance at the postseason, Oakland Athletics outfielder Starling Marte had a heartwarming message to share on Twitter. Oakland Athletics outfielder Starling Marte was feeling emotional after a 7-6 loss to the Houston Astros finalized their seasons end. Marte has had a difficult couple of seasons.

Minnesota Twins pitcher Tyler Duffey was not thrilled with the performance of the umpiring crew during Monday’s game against the New York Yankees. The Minnesota Twins, who were coming off a series loss to the rival Kansas City Royals, traveled to the Bronx on Monday afternoon to play a makeup game against the New York

Sep 15, 2021; New York City, New York, USA; St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado (28) reacts after hitting a home run during the seventh inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports Randy Arozarena makes postseason history with home stealing play (Video) by Jummy Owookade After

Oct 7, 2021; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Nelson Cruz (23) hits a home run during the third inning of game one of the 2021 ALDS against the Boston Red Sox at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-USA TODAY Sports Seattle Seahawks live mascot hilariously lands on fan’s head (Video) by