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Corey Seager

Corey Seager unsure of status for World Series if Dodgers advance

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager is set to miss the NLCS with a back problem, and there’s little clarity for him even if his team advances without him. Seager hurt his back during Game 3 of the NLDS against Arizona on a slide, and was …

AJ Hinch: Gary Pettis ‘most aggressive third base coach in league’

A bold decision by third base coach Gary Pettis helped the Astros take a 2-0 series lead over the Yankees in the American League Championship Series. With one out in the bottom of the ninth inning and the game tied 1-1, Carols Correa hit a pitch from …

Luis Severino

Luis Severino left Game 2 with shoulder issue, does not appear serious

New York Yankees starter Luis Severino left Game 2 of the ALCS on Saturday with a shoulder issue, but it does not appear serious. Yankee manager Joe Girardi said after the game that Severino’s shoulder was a concern, and led to the Yankees …

Alex Cora

Report: All four teams with managerial openings interested in Alex Cora

It certainly sounds likely that, before the month of November is out, Houston Astros bench coach Alex Cora will be a big-league manager. The 14-year MLB veteran is reportedly of interest to all four teams who currently have a managerial vacancy, with …

Todd Frazier gets ball stuck in fence on bizarre ground-rule double (Video)

The New York Yankees tied Game 2 of the ALCS in rather strange fashion on Saturday. With a runner at second and two out, Yankee third baseman Todd Frazier hit a fly ball to deep left center field. Somehow, the ball managed to wedge itself between the …

Twitter brings out Jeffrey Maier comparisons on controversial Astros homer (Video)

The Houston Astros were the beneficiaries of a controversial home run in Game 2 of the ALCS, and Twitter was ready with the jokes. Astros shortstop Carlos Correa hit a line drive to right that just barely snuck over the wall, with New York Yankees …

Jon Lester

Cubs will start Jon Lester in NLCS Game 2

The Chicago Cubs have their pitching staff lined up for the first two games of the NLCS. The team announced Saturday that left-hander Jon Lester will start the second game of the series for Chicago after Jose Quintana goes in Game 1. Official: Jon …

Alex Cora

Report: AJ Hinch gave Alex Cora strong recommendation for Red Sox manager

Alex Cora may be emerging as a favorite for the next Boston Red Sox manager. Veteran baseball writer Peter Gammons reported on Saturday that Houston Astros manager A.J. Hinch gave Cora, currently a bench coach for the Astros, a strong recommendation …

Corey Seager

Corey Seager not on NLCS roster due to back injury

A back injury will keep Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager off of the team’s roster for the National League Championship Series. Seager injured his back during Game 3 of the NLDS between the Dodgers and Diamondbacks while sliding into second base. …

CJ McCollum

CJ McCollum suspended for season opener

C.J. McCollum has been suspended for the first game of 2017-2018 season as a result of his actions during a preseason game. During a game between the Blazers and Suns, McCollum left the bench during an altercation, which carries a one-game …

Alex Rodriguez

Alex Rodriguez says he is a ‘jackass’ who may not make Hall of Fame

Alex Rodriguez has a reputation for being an egotistical cheat, but we saw a much different side of the former New York Yankees slugger in a reflective interview this week. While speaking with Joe Buck on the Audience Network show …

Astros top Yankees 2-1, take 1-0 ALCS lead

The Houston Astros jumped out to a 1-0 series lead over the New York Yankees with a 2-1 win in the series opener in Houston Friday night. It was a pitchers’ duel early on, with New York’s Masahiro Tanaka and Houston’s Dallas Keuchel both …

Marwin Gonzalez guns runner out at plate to keep Astros ahead

The Astros and Yankees are currently battling in Game One of the American League Championship Series. In the fourth inning, Carlos Correa and Yuli Gurriel gave the Astros a 2-0 lead. In the following frame, however, the Yankees threatened to get …

Carlos Correa

Correa, Gurriel give Astros first lead of ALCS in pitchers’ duel

The American League Championship Series was a pitcher’s duel early on. In the first three innings, New York’s Masahiro Tanaka didn’t allow a hit, and Houston’s Dallas Keuchel amassed five strikeouts. In the fourth, however, …

Giancarlo Stanton

Report: Marlins may look to cut payroll to $90 million

If Miami Marlins fans were hoping that new ownership would be a bit more free-spending, they will, at least for now, be disappointed. According to Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald, the Derek Jeter and Bruce Sherman-led Marlins ownership group has …

Justin Upton

Report: Angels could seek to renegotiate Justin Upton deal

The Los Angeles Angels want to keep outfielder Justin Upton, and they may have to get creative with his contract to do it. Upton — who has four years and $88.5 million left on his contract, but an opt-out he can exercise after the World Series …

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