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Report: Stephen Strasburg now likely to start Game 4 of NLDS

The Washington Nationals will have their ace on the mound for Wednesday’s all-important Game 4 of the NLDS, after all. John Morosi of MLB Network is reporting that Stephen Strasburg is expected to start Game 4 against the Chicago Cubs after the …

Stephen Strasburg

Nats GM Mike Rizzo says Stephen Strasburg ‘looked sick’

Stephen Strasburg is not expected to start Game 4 of the NLDS despite a rainout giving him an extra day of rest, and the team insists that has to do with the pitcher being ill. After Game 4 was postponed on Tuesday, Nationals manager Dusty Baker said …

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John Farrell fired by Red Sox

The Boston Red Sox announced on Wednesday that manager John Farrell will not return for the 2018 season. Farrell’s contract ran through next season after the team picked up his option last offseason, but the move is not a surprise. The Red Sox …

Report: Stephen Strasburg turned down Game 4 start

Stephen Strasburg was asked to start Wednesday’s Game 4 of the NLDS for the Washington Nationals and declined, according to a report. Game 4 of the series was originally scheduled for Tuesday, with Washington’s Tanner Roark set to face …

Nationals to stick with Tanner Roark in Game 4 over ill Strasburg

The Washington Nationals will not be using the game postponement to alter their pitching staff. Dusty Baker said on Tuesday that Tanner Roark will remain the team’s Game 4 starter. MLB decided not to play Game 4 on Tuesday because of the …

Terry Francona

Terry Francona drops hilarious line about Jose Ramirez’s ALDS slump

Terry Francona has just the idea on how to snap Jose Ramirez out of his funk. Addressing the media on Tuesday with his team tied 2-2 with the New York Yankees in the ALDS, the Cleveland Indians manager was asked if there was a way he could help …

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Diamondbacks guard pool to prevent Dodgers from swimming

The Arizona Diamondbacks couldn’t prevent the Los Angeles Dodgers from beating them in the NLDS, but they could prevent a repeat of 2013’s celebration. The Dodgers beat the Diamondbacks 3-1 in Game 3 of their series Monday to complete the …

Aaron Judge

Aaron Judge makes only hit of ALDS count

Aaron Judge has been mostly ineffective during the ALDS between his New York Yankees and the Cleveland Indians, but he made his one hit this series count. Judge delivered a key two-out, two-run double in the second inning off Trevor Bauer to make it …

Dustin Pedroia

Dustin Pedroia could need knee surgery

Dustin Pedroia said after the Boston Red Sox’s season came to an end on Monday that he could need knee surgery. Pedroia has been dealing with left knee problems all season and missed some time at the end of the regular season because it was …

Joe Girardi

Mets reportedly open to signing Joe Girardi

The Mets may look across town to fill their void at manager following Terry Collins’ decision to step down after seven seasons. After taking over prior to the 2011 season, Collins led the Mets to a 551-583 record and two postseason appearances, …

Anthony Rizzo

Anthony Rizzo had cocky comments after his winning hit

Anthony Rizzo had some cocky comments after delivering the game-winning hit to lift the Chicago Cubs to a 2-1 victory over the Washington Nationals in Game 3 of the NLDS on Monday. Rizzo blooped an RBI single into shallow left-center in the bottom of …

Josh Reddick Astros

Josh Reddick celebrates playoff series win in skimpy swimsuit

Josh Reddick celebrated the Houston Astros’ playoff win in the only way he knows how: by wearing a skimpy swimsuit. Check out the Astros outfielder dancing around in his American flag swimsuit during the Astros’ celebration at Fenway Park …

Kyle Schwarber error

Kyle Schwarber errors cost Cubs in NLDS Game 3

Kyle Schwarber’s misplay in left field during Game 3 of the NLDS on Monday was costly for his Chicago Cubs. The Cubs and Washington Nationals were in a scoreless battle in the top of the sixth inning when Daniel Murphy hit a fly ball to left …

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Report: Mets have contacted Brad Ausmus about manager vacancy

Brad Ausmus may not be out of a managerial job for very long. Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports reported on Sunday that the New York Mets have contacted Ausmus about their open manager position. Ausmus, 48, was just let go as manager of the Detroit Tigers …

Craig Kimbrel Red Sox

Questionable bullpen management hurts Red Sox in Game 4

The Boston Red Sox have been eliminated from the playoffs in the ALDS for the second year in a row, and some questionable bullpen management in Game 4 is partially to blame for the exit. The Red Sox started last year’s Cy Young winner Rick …

Paul Molitor

Twins, Paul Molitor agree to three-year extension

The Minnesota Twins will be able to keep a big part of their surprising 2017 success. The team announced Monday that they have agreed to a new three-year deal with manager Paul Molitor, keeping him in the dugout through 2020. We have signed Manager …

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