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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 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

MLB investigates Hector Neris-Julio Rodríguez incident as Neris denies using homophobic slur: Source

SEATTLE – Major League Baseball is looking into Wednesday night’s bench-clearing incident between the Houston Astros and Seattle Mariners, in which Houston reliever Hector Neris allegedly yelled a homophobic slur in Spanish at Mariners outfielder Julio Rodríguez, a league source said Thursday. Neris apologized for his actions in a statement Thursday afternoon, but called allegations… Continue reading MLB investigates Hector Neris-Julio Rodríguez incident as Neris denies using homophobic slur: Source

The San Diego Padres are still alive in their long quest for the MLB playoffs – NBC 7 San Diego

The Padres long shot playoff chances are still far from over. The San Diego Padres were almost officially eliminated from MLB playoff contention on Wednesday night in San Francisco, but a 5-2 victory over the Giants at Oracle Park kept the Padres alive. A loss to the Giants would end any chance the Padres had… Continue reading The San Diego Padres are still alive in their long quest for the MLB playoffs – NBC 7 San Diego

Billions to Cost, New or Renovated MLB Ballparks Could Be the Most in Over 10 Years

Major League Baseball is looking at building new ballparks or renovating them. thursday Not since the early 2000s has Major League Baseball seen efforts to renovate or build new ballparks, costing the public and clubs billions of dollars. The effects will shape attendance and set the stage for the league’s expansion to add two additional… Continue reading Billions to Cost, New or Renovated MLB Ballparks Could Be the Most in Over 10 Years

Phillies’ Orion Kerkering shines in MLB debut – NBC Sports Philadelphia

The Phillies picked a decent-sized spot for relief prospect Orion Kerkering’s major-league debut — the top of the eighth inning in a save situation against the Mets Sunday night. One, two, three, Kerkering went through the bottom of the Mets’ lineup, retiring Omar Narvaez on a groundball to third before striking out Brett Baty and… Continue reading Phillies’ Orion Kerkering shines in MLB debut – NBC Sports Philadelphia

Padres’ Matt Waldron Brings Knuckleball Back to MLB — College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects

Image credit: Matt Waldron #61 of the San Diego Padres pitches during the first inning of the game against the St. Louis Cardinals at PETCO Park on September 22, 2023 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) SAN DIEGO — In recent years, the knuckleball has gone the way of the northern… Continue reading Padres’ Matt Waldron Brings Knuckleball Back to MLB — College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects

MLB rescheduled Monday’s White Sox game against the Diamondbacks to Thursday

BOSTON – Rain on the East Coast prompted Major League Baseball to reschedule Monday’s game between the White Sox and the Diamondbacks at Guaranteed Rate Field to Thursday at 1:10 p.m. As the MLB schedule approaches the final week of the regular season, changes are being made to accommodate the scheduling. The Diamondbacks are in… Continue reading MLB rescheduled Monday’s White Sox game against the Diamondbacks to Thursday