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Top Ten MLB Manager Candidates for 2024
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Take 5: Keys in Dodgers-Padres NLDS Game 4
SAN DIEGO -- Forever in the shadow of their neighbors to the north, the San Diego Padres are all grown up and can make it two National League Division Series victories over the Los Angeles Dodgers in three seasons when the teams play Game 4 on Wednesday.,The Dodgers had won the regular-season series...
Padres chase deja vu dismissal of Dodgers in NLDS
SAN DIEGO -- The San Diego Padres are not interested in blazing a trail when the old path is working well.,For the second time in three seasons, the Padres can eliminate the Los Angeles Dodgers from the National League Division Series with three consecutive victories after losing the opener in a bes...
Dodgers SS Miguel Rojas (groin) questionable for Game 4
SAN DIEGO -- Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Miguel Rojas left Game 3 of the National League Division Series in the third inning Tuesday when he aggravated a lingering groin injury.,After the Dodgers' 6-5 loss to the San Diego Padres, Los Angeles manager Dave Roberts addressed whether Rojas could play...
After another 'OMG' moment, Mets look to KO Phils in Game 4
NEW YORK -- The New York Mets are one win from yet another OMG moment.,The outlook for the Philadelphia Phillies is a little more somber.,The Mets will look to continue their stirring playoff run while the Phillies will attempt to stave off elimination Wednesday afternoon in Game 4 of a National Lea...
Six-run inning lifts Padres, sends Dodgers to brink
SAN DIEGO -- David Peralta hit a two-run double and Fernando Tatis Jr. added a two-run home run in a six-run second inning as the San Diego Padres held on for a 6-5 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 3 of the National League Division Series.,Four relievers combined to throw four scoreless ...
Royals, Yankees await breakouts from superstars
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The two biggest stars of the American League Division Series involving the Yankees and Royals, sluggers Aaron Judge of New York and Bobby Witt Jr. of Kansas Royals, have yet to produce at the plate through the first two games.,Judge and Witt, the probable 1-2 finishers in AL Most...
Dodgers infielder Miguel Rojas (groin) leaves Game 3
SAN DIEGO -- Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Miguel Rojas left Game 3 of the National League Division Series in the third inning Tuesday when he aggravated a lingering groin injury., ,Rojas received a visit from a member of the Dodgers' medical staff in the bottom of the second inning while on defense...
Ratings for start of MLB's division series up 41 percent
A combination of tight matchups, dramatic finishes and the presence of Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge combined to drive up television ratings for the start of MLB's division series.,Games on Fox's family of networks and Turner's family of networks saw a 41 percent spike in ratings from last year, acc...
Sean Manaea subdues Phillies as Mets take 2-1 series lead
NEW YORK -- Sean Manaea carried a shutout into the eighth inning and benefited from strong defense behind him Tuesday by the host New York Mets, who beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-2 in Game 3 of a National League Division Series.,Pete Alonso and Jesse Winker homered, Starling Marte and Jose Iglesi...
Dodgers replace injured RHP Michael Grove with Ben Casparius
The Los Angeles Dodgers received approval Tuesday to replace injured pitcher Michael Grove with fellow right-hander Ben Casparius on their National League Division Series roster.,The nature of Grove's injury was not yet revealed. He faced two batters in the Dodgers' Game 2 loss to the San Diego Padr...
Guardians, Tigers on the defensive ahead of pivotal Game 3
Comerica Park's spacious outfield was the topic of discussion on Tuesday, one day before the Cleveland Guardians and host Detroit Tigers play Game 3 of their American League Division Series.,The AL Central rivals split their first two contests of the best-of-five series. The Guardians cruised to a 7...
MLB to produce games for Guardians, Twins, Brewers in 2025
In the wake of Diamond Sports Group's decision to drop all of their media rights deals except for the Atlanta Braves, MLB announced Tuesday that it will produce and distribute local games for the Minnesota Twins, Milwaukee Brewers and Cleveland Guardians next season.,The Texas Rangers, who had been ...
Dodgers' Walker Buehler victim of theft at race track
Police in Southern California confirmed Tuesday that Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler was the victim of a theft when a pricey watch was stolen from his arm.,His agency, Excel Baseball, issued a statement Tuesday that said the watch was taken from Buehler as he attended a horse rac...
Rockies extend manager Bud Black through 2025
The Colorado Rockies have extended manager Bud Black's contract through the 2025 season.,The move announced Tuesday comes despite the team posting its second straight season with 100-plus losses in 2024.,Although Black, 67, will be back, the team dismissed bullpen coach Reid Cornelius and assistant ...
Red Sox pitching great Luis Tiant dies at 83
Boston Red Sox pitching great Luis Tiant, a three-time All-Star and two-time American League ERA leader, has died at age 83.,Multiple media outlets in Boston confirmed the right-hander's passing on Tuesday. ,Tiant won 229 games with six teams over 19 seasons in the majors (1964-82), striking out 2,4...
Salvador Perez, Royals use big 4th inning to tie ALDS vs. Yanks
NEW YORK -- Hours before becoming the hero in his 35th career postseason game, Salvador Perez discussed how undergoing Tommy John surgery in 2019 helped prolong his career.,"I think it happened for a reason," Perez said Monday afternoon. "At that moment I don't understand that, but after a few years...
Royals use big 4th inning to tie ALDS with Yanks
NEW YORK -- Salvador Perez hit a long homer off Carlos Rodon to start a four-run fourth inning and the Kansas City Royals beat the New York Yankees 4-2 on Monday night to even their American League Division Series at one game apiece.,Game 3 of the best-of-five set is scheduled for Wednesday night in...
Auction of Shohei Ohtani's 50-50 ball goes on despite ownership battle
The owner of the ball that Shohei Ohtani hit for his historic 50th homer of the year remains in dispute, but the souvenir will continue to be auctioned off while legal proceedings continue.,Goldin Auctions announced Monday that the lawyers for the fans who are arguing over the ball's rightful owner ...
Kerry Carpenter's blast pulls Tigers level with Guardians in ALDS
CLEVELAND -- Kerry Carpenter elected not to take some swings in the batting cage before entering Game 2 of the American League Division Series in the eighth inning on Monday.,It turns out all the Detroit designated hitter needed was one giant swing in the ninth inning to make a difference.,Carpenter...