This time last year, the Brewers found themselves in an unfamiliar position: on the outside looking in on the eve of postseason play. Milwaukee has been a playoff team in each of the last four years, coming within one game of reaching the World Series in 2018. But in 2023, the Brewers returned to the… Continue reading D-backs-Brewers NL Wild Card Series collapse
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2023 MiLB Awards show
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The possibility of an 18 game losing streak in the playoffs? One person put it at 69 billion to 1.
Chris Hanel has only been to a few Major League Baseball games in person and hasn’t been able to watch his favorite team on TV in years because he doesn’t live in Minnesota. But you can tell he’s a Twins fan because who else but a Twins would do it: Make a nearly two-hour documentary… Continue reading The possibility of an 18 game losing streak in the playoffs? One person put it at 69 billion to 1.
How Blue Jays’ Bichette transformed himself at shortstop – Sportsnet.ca
David Singh October 2, 2023, 9:53 AM TORONTO – Bo Bichette surprised Luis Rivera in the first days of spring training this year. The shortstop has spent the past few seasons working hard on specific drills with Toronto Blue Jays infield instructors but told Rivera in February that he felt it was time to move… Continue reading How Blue Jays’ Bichette transformed himself at shortstop – Sportsnet.ca
Ricketts weighs in on David Ross’ 2023 season, his future with team – NBC Sports Chicago
Chicago Cubs owner Tom Ricketts spoke to the media in Milwaukee during Sunday’s season finale against the Brewers, and he discussed how he viewed manager David Ross’ performance. The Cubs were in playoff contention for much of the second half of the season, but they ultimately fell short, with four straight losses against the Atlanta… Continue reading Ricketts weighs in on David Ross’ 2023 season, his future with team – NBC Sports Chicago
Top MLB managerial candidates: Who will fill the next job opening?
Buck Showalter announced Sunday that he will not return as manager of the New York Mets in 2024. Showalter said. “It’s not the end I want, but I still love the city and the players.” The San Francisco Giants on Friday began the managerial hiring cycle of the offseason by firing Gabe Kapler after four… Continue reading Top MLB managerial candidates: Who will fill the next job opening?
The Astros clinched the 2023 playoff spot
PHOENIX — While most of his teammates wore new orange postseason T-shirts that read “Take October,” veteran Astros first baseman José Abreu stood at his locker wearing a blue tank top. Abreu hopes the Astros can open another new box of tools Sunday if they win the American League West division title. “We’ll wear the… Continue reading The Astros clinched the 2023 playoff spot
Phillies make 4 trades before 2023 final series – NBC Sports Philadelphia
The Phillies made four roster moves ahead of Saturday’s doubleheader at Citi Field against the Mets, swapping two pitchers and position players. Dylan Covey was placed on the 15-day disabled list (retroactive to September 28) with lower back pain. Right-handed reliever Luis Ortiz was recalled from Triple A. Infielder Rodolfo Castro was selected to the… Continue reading Phillies make 4 trades before 2023 final series – NBC Sports Philadelphia
Adam Wainwright gets 1st at-bat since 2021
St. LOUIS — A roar from the rest of the Busch Stadium crowd began when the 6-foot-7 pinch-hitter touched the top step of the dugout, and the noise reached a crescendo when Adam Wainwright – wearing batting gloves and swinging a bat instead of holding a curveball — entered the batter’s box. Naturally, Wainwright did… Continue reading Adam Wainwright gets 1st at-bat since 2021
The Padres were eliminated from the MLB playoffs as a disappointing season came to a close
Almost all season long, MLB has faced the paradox of the San Diego Padres being one of the best teams in the league, unless it comes to actually winning games. Despite a surge in September, that’s no longer an issue. The Padres were eliminated from MLB postseason contention on Friday after the Miami Marlins, current… Continue reading The Padres were eliminated from the MLB playoffs as a disappointing season came to a close