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Jays SS Bo Bichette plans to return from IL for World Series
Bo Bichette has no intention of missing his first chance to play in the World Series.,The Toronto shortstop, sidelined for the past six weeks due to a sprained left knee, expects to be on the roster when the Blue Jays host the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 1 of the Fall Classic on Friday.,Bichette ann...
Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. bags ALCS MVP honor
George Springer hit the Game 7 home run that sent the Toronto Blue Jays to the World Series, but the team wouldn't have been in position to advance if not for the efforts of Vladimir Guerrero Jr.,Guerrero, who batted .385 (10-for-26) with three solo homers, three doubles and four walks in the series...
George Springer's Game 7 blast sends Jays past M's, into World Series
TORONTO -- George Springer hit the go-ahead three-run home run in the seventh inning and the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Seattle Mariners 4-3 Monday night to advance to their first World Series since 1993.,Springer's 23rd career postseason homer helped the Blue Jays win Game 7 of the American Lea...
Reports: Albert Pujols, Angels end talks; Padres, O's interested
Albert Pujols is no longer talking to the Los Angeles Angels about their vacant managerial job, according to multiple reports Monday.,The former slugger reportedly met with Angels general manager Perry Minasian in St. Louis earlier this month for "preliminary discussions," but the two sides could no...
Mariners alter lineup; Jays stay with Game 6 starters for ALCS decider
The Toronto Blue Jays produced six runs, 11 hits and four extra-base hits in Game 6 while tying the ALCS on Sunday night. Hence, manager John Schneider's lineup card will look exactly the same for tonight's Game 7.,In the other dugout, to aid the Seattle Mariners' quest to reach in the World Series ...
Seattle Sports Fans Should Feel Lucky for How Good They Have It Right Now
The Seattle Seahawks and the Seattle Mariners both play critical games on Monday night. Seattle sports fans should be appreciative of their current sports landscape....
Report: RHP Shelby Miller expected to miss 2026 season after UCL surgery
Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Shelby Miller will likely miss the 2026 season after undergoing elbow surgery, according to MLB.com.,Miller, a pending free agent, had the procedure done last Monday to repair the ulnar collateral ligament and flexor tendon in his throwing arm.,The 35-year-old pitcher ...
Reports: Albert Pujols, Angels end talks for manager position
Albert Pujols is no longer talking to the Los Angeles Angels about their vacant managerial job, according to multiple reports Monday.,The former slugger reportedly met with Angels general manager Perry Minasian in St. Louis earlier this month for "preliminary discussions," but the two sides could no...
Seattle’s World Series Dream Delayed After Mariners Costly Game 6 Meltdown
The Seattle Mariners blew a chance to clinch their first World Series berth, falling 6-2 to the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 6 of the ALCS....
Mariners battle Blue Jays in ALCS Game 7 as Dodgers wait
TORONTO -- The Seattle Mariners and the Toronto Blue Jays will decide who will move on to the World Series on Monday night in Game 7 of the American League Championship Series.,The Blue Jays forced the decisive game with a 6-2 victory in Game 6 on Sunday night, helped by three Seattle errors. The Ma...
Blue Jays take down Mariners, force ALCS Game 7
TORONTO -- Addison Barger hit a two-run homer and had three RBIs on Sunday night as the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Seattle Mariners 6-2 to force Game 7 in the American League Championship Series.,The decisive game will be played Monday night in Toronto.,Vladimir Guerrero Jr. added a solo shot fo...
George Springer in Blue Jays' lineup for ALCS Game 6
With his team facing a must-win scenario, Toronto Blue Jays veteran George Springer will be in the lineup for Game 6 of the American League Championship Series against the visiting Seattle Mariners on Sunday evening.,Springer, who departed Game 5 after being struck on the right knee by a Bryan Woo p...
Ex-Yankees, Mariners C Jesus Montero dies in reported accident
Former catcher Jesus Montero, who played parts of five MLB seasons with the New York Yankees and Seattle Mariners, died at the age of 35, the Yankees confirmed on Sunday.,Montero, who made his debut with the Yankees in 2011 as a rising young prospect, was involved in an automobile accident in his na...
Why Tony Vitello Could Be the Giants’ Next Game-Changing Manager
Tony Vitello is becoming the San Francisco Giants’ next manager. Here’s why his development skills at the college level outweigh lack of pro managerial experience....
Mariners on brink of history in ALCS Game 6 at Blue Jays
TORONTO - The Seattle Mariners will be sailing in uncharted waters Sunday night when they visit the Toronto Blue Jays for Game 6 of the American League Championship Series.,The Mariners can shed the albatross of never having reached the World Series with a victory.,They took a 3-2 lead in the best-o...
Reports: Giants close to hiring Tennessee's Tony Vitello as manager
The San Francisco Giants are moving toward hiring Tennessee baseball coach Tony Vitello as their next manager, The Athletic reported on Saturday.,While other media outlets confirmed that the move is trending in that direction, Vitello told Knox News on Saturday that "nothing is done.",Vitello report...
Reports: Astros signing RHP Nate Pearson to 1-year deal
The Houston Astros are signing right-hander Nate Pearson to a one-year, $1.35 million contract, per multiple reports.,The former first-round pick spent most of this season with the Chicago Cubs, going 0-1 with a 9.20 ERA in 11 games out of the bullpen.,Pearson is 9-6 with a 5.17 ERA and three saves ...
Padres C Martin Maldonado retires after 15 seasons
Catcher Martin Maldonado announced his retirement Saturday after 15 seasons with seven teams.,Maldonado, 39, appeared in 64 games for the San Diego Padres this season.,He won a Gold Glove with the Los Angeles Angels in 2017 and a World Series with the Houston Astros in 2022.,"Baseball, I was just fo...
The Los Angeles Dodgers Look Unstoppable: Can Anyone Stop Them Now?
Seattle or Toronto? Whoever wins the ALCS must face the dominant Dodgers, led by Shohei Ohtani and a record-setting rotation....
Tarik Skubal and the Detroit Tigers $250 Million Standoff Explained
The Tigers and Tarik Skubal are $250 million apart in contract talks. Could Detroit trade their Cy Young ace before free agency?...