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Michael Taylor hit by pitch

Controversial Michael Taylor hit by pitch helps Nationals rally to victory

A controversial Michael Taylor hit by pitch in the eighth inning of Tuesday night’s NL Wild Card Game played a huge role in the Washington Nationals’ ability to come back and beat the Milwaukee Brewers. The Nats had been down 3-1 to the …

Trent Grisham error

Trent Grisham fielding error helps Nationals win NL Wild Card Game

An error in right field by Trent Grisham helped the Washington Nationals claim their first lead of the NL Wild Card Game on Tuesday night, one the team did not relinquish. The Nats were trailing 3-1 since the fourth inning and looked to be in trouble …

Nationals manager Davey Martinez messed up his playoff beard

Perhaps what happened with Washington Nationals manager Davey Martinez was a bad omen ahead of the NL Wild Card Game on Tuesday night. Martinez admitted to reporters on Tuesday that he accidentally shaved off his playoff beard. The manager said the …

Yasmani Grandal belts 2-run home run off Max Scherzer in NL Wild Card Game

The Washington Nationals appeared to have a massive starting pitcher advantage in the NL Wild Card Game Tuesday against the Milwaukee Brewers. Yasmani Grandal did what he could to erase that. Max Scherzer started for the Nats against the Brewers and …

Mike Matheny favored to be next Royals manager

Ned Yost has retired after nine seasons as the manager of the Kansas City Royals, meaning they have a vacancy to fill. Mike Matheny is believed to be the likely replacement. When Yost retired, USA Today’s Bob Nightengale said Matheny was …

Christian Yelich

Christian Yelich suggests Kirk Gibson moment unlikely if Brewers make World Series

Christian Yelich fractured his right kneecap in the midst of the pennant race in September, ruling him out for the rest of the season. While he is no longer using crutches, the Milwaukee Brewers outfielder suggested that even a World Series return …

Kyle Boddy hired by Cincinnati Reds as a pitching director

The Cincinnati Reds are trying to take a major step forward with their organization and have done so with a big hire. The Reds have hired Kyle Boddy as their Director of Pitching Initiatives/Pitching Coordinator. Boddy is the founder of Driveline …

Report: Joe Maddon’s availability was not a factor in Angels firing Brad Ausmus

The Los Angeles Angels announced their decision to fire manager Brad Ausmus after the Chicago Cubs parted ways with Joe Maddon, but one move apparently had nothing to do with the other. Bob Nightengale of USA Today was told by a high-ranking Angels …

Padres co-owner Ron Fowler: ‘heads will roll’ if team does not win in 2020

San Diego Padres co-owner and chairman Ron Fowler has been known to talk big at times, and he was back at it on Monday. Only this time he’s promising some action behind his big talk. Fowler spoke to a group of Padres fans at their Social Summit …

Joe Maddon

Report: Joe Maddon has already expressed interest in Angels job

There appears to be a lot of mutual interest between Joe Maddon and the Los Angeles Angels. The Angels fired manager Brad Ausmus on Monday after one season at the helm, and it was widely believed they did so because of Maddon’s availability. …

Brad Ausmus fired as Angels manager after one season

The Los Angeles Angels are coming off their worst season in two decades, and it was bad enough to cost Brad Ausmus his job after just one year. The Angels fired Ausmus on Monday, as first reported by ESPN’s Buster Olney. Ausmus was just hired …

Noah Syndergaard

Report: Mets unlikely to trade Noah Syndergaard during offseason

Noah Syndergaard was the subject of repeated trade rumors during the 2019 season, but it doesn’t appear that the New York Mets ace will be subjected to the same treatment during the offseason. According to Andy Martino of SNY, the Mets are not …

Mookie Betts

Red Sox CEO says keeping both JD Martinez and Mookie Betts will be ‘difficult’

The Boston Red Sox are aiming to cut payroll for the 2020 season, and it seems increasingly likely it will lead to the departure of a big name. Red Sox president and CEO Sam Kennedy said Monday that it was possible that the team could keep both …

Carlos Santana

Jake Arrieta slams ex-teammate Carlos Santana in assessing Phillies’ season

The Philadelphia Phillies had a disappointing season that saw them miss the playoffs, but pitcher Jake Arrieta wasn’t afraid to say that the clubhouse was better because of the departure of one of his teammates. Arrieta singled out former first …

Marlins troll Bryce Harper on Twitter after strikeout with Instagram reference

The Miami Marlins used the final game of the regular season as an opportunity to get in one last troll job. The Marlins beat the Philadelphia Phillies 4-3 to finish 57-105 on the year, while the Phillies finished 81-81. Bryce Harper went 2-for-5 in …

Brad Ausmus

Angels likely to move on from Brad Ausmus?

Brad Ausmus could be on the outs in Anaheim less than a year into his tenure. ESPN’s Buster Olney reported on Sunday that the Los Angeles Angels manager is in jeopardy of losing his job. Olney adds that Ausmus’ status is currently under …

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