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
Juan Soto and the Washington Nationals stunned Gerrit Cole and the Houston Astros in Game 1 of the 2019 World Series Tuesday night with a 5-4 victory. Facing a juggernaut Houston Astros team on the road at Minute Maid Park Tuesday night, it was the Washington Nationals who drew first blood in the 2019 World
The Houston Astros dropped Game 1 of the 2019 World Series at home 5-4 to the Washington Nationals, but there’s no reason to panic. Here’s why. So you didn’t take care of business at home in Game 1 of the World Series, Houston Astros. Big whoop. You guys battled back after a rough top-half of
Mike Fiers should’ve started the AL Wild Card game for Oakland on Wednesday. Instead, they went with Sean Manaea, a decision that didn’t pay off. For the second straight postseason, manager Bob Melvin’s pick to start the Wild Card game for the Athletics came back to haunt them. Melvin decided to go with lefty Sean
HOUSTON, TEXAS – OCTOBER 19: Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros is mobbed by Alex Bregman #2, Carlos Correa #1 and Yuli Gurriel #10 as he approaches home plate after hitting a walk-off home run against the New York Yankees to winGame 6 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park on
The Yankees need to add serious talent to end their World Series drought. That’s why Brian Cashman will chase these five free agents this winter. Most MLB teams would classify a season where they won over 100 games and advanced to the ALCS as a success. The Yankees consider it a complete failure. That will
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 05: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Giancarlo Stanton #27 of the New York Yankees in action against the Minnesota Twins in game two of the American League Division Series at Yankee Stadium on October 05, 2019 in New York City. The Yankees defeated the Twins 8-2. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty
NEW YORK, NY – AUGUST 31: Pitcher Domingo German #55 of the New York Yankees in action in an MLB baseball game against the Oakland Athletics on August 31, 2019 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. Yankees won 4-3. (Photo by Paul Bereswill/Getty Images) The New York Yankees need to
The Houston Astros wanted to establish momentum at home early in Game 6 of the ALCS. Yuli Gurriel did exactly that with a three-run homer in the first inning. With the New York Yankees winning Game 5 at home and ace Gerrit Cole being saved for a potential Game 7, it was crucial for the
Jose Altuve’s walk-off homer in the bottom of the ninth ends Yankees’ hopes for a comeback and sends the Astros to the Fall Classic The fans at Minute Maid Park, ready to witness the Astros clinch their second World Series berth in three seasons, went from deathly silent to deafening in the span of about
If the Yankees don’t find a way to beat Houston in Game 5, it may force Brian Cashman to make sweeping changes in the Bronx this offseason. The Yankees may have more than just their postseason dreams at stake tonight against the Astros. If New York bows out against Houston without a fight, it may
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 18: James Paxton #65 of the New York Yankees reacts after retiring the Houston Astros during the sixth inning in game five of the American League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium on October 18, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) UFC Boston: Maycee Barber overpowers, finishes
Before the Astros could start preparing to play the Nationals in the World Series, the Yankees found new life to extend the ALCS to a sixth game The Houston Astros thought they had the perfect scenario set up: Justin Verlander, coming off a Cy Young-worthy regular season, on the mound at Yankee Stadium for Game
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 18: Aaron Hicks #31 of the New York Yankees celebrates with Aaron Judge #99 after hitting a three run home run against Justin Verlander #35 of the Houston Astros during the first inning in game five of the American League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium on October 18, 2019
Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images Game 5 is a crucial game in the ALCS. If the Yankees want to win it, they need to focus on doing these three things to overcome the Astros. The New York Yankees are on the brink of elimination after a disappointing 8-3 loss at Yankee Stadium on Thursday night.
The Houston Astros still have a game left to win, but the competitive portion of the ALCS came to an end in Game 4 on Thursday. The rain delay that moved back Game 4 of the ALCS to Thursday only postponed the inevitable, and that is that the Houston Astros are simply too much for
As the Washington Nationals prepare for the franchise’s first World Series appearance, here’s a look back at the 1994 Montreal Expos, the team that never got that chance. “Montreal Expos clinch 1st World Series appearance in 25 years.” Oh wait, I’m sorry, I think the headline is supposed to read this way: “Washington Nationals complete
A solid pitching performance from Gerrit Cole and a first-inning homer off Jose Altuve’s bat has completely swung the ALCS in the Houston Astros’ favor. Late inning heroics by shortstop Carlos Correa lifted the Houston Astros past the New York Yankees in Game 2 of the 2019 ALCS at Minute Maid Park. The homer gave
The St. Louis Cardinals went down with a whimper in the NLCS, but they are back at the top of the NL Central and can stay there with a strong offseason. The St. Louis Cardinals entered the 2019 season picked to finish a distant third in the NL Central behind the Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee