Baseball News
Twins' torture: Breaking down their record 14-game postseason losing streak
ESPN - 5 Oct 2019 06:29
With a loss to the Yankees in Game 1 of the ALDS, Minnesota continued 15 years of futility. Here's a game-by-game recap of how they got here.
Uber to ALDS: Twins to start rookie Dobnak next
ESPN - 5 Oct 2019 07:55
Twins rookie Randy Dobnak, who made his major league debut in mid-August, will start Game 2 of the ALDS on Saturday over veteran righty Jake Odorizzi, the team announced.
With all the right moves, Braves hit the reset button on their series
ESPN - 5 Oct 2019 03:33
By trusting a transformed starter, an unexpected pinch hitter and a once-burned closer, the Braves evened up their LDS.
MLB Playoffs Daily: Which NL teams will take the lead on Senior Circuit Sunday?
ESPN - 5 Oct 2019 23:33
With both NLDS tied up, Sunday's Game 3s are critical showdowns for the Cardinals, Braves, Dodgers and Nationals.
Max Scherzer Stifles the Dodgers in a Rare Relief Outing
The New York Times - 5 Oct 2019 17:00
The Nationals treated Game 2 of their National League division series as a must-win, calling on their 35-year-old starter to pitch out of the bullpen and help tie the series.
LeMahieu leads Yankees past Twins in opener
ESPN - 5 Oct 2019 08:37
DJ LeMahieu homered and drove in four runs, Gleyber Torres broke a tie with a two-run double and the New York Yankees extended their October mastery of the Minnesota Twins with a 10-4 victory Friday night in the AL Divis...
Passan: Self-doubt? There's still no stopping Jose Altuve in October
ESPN - 5 Oct 2019 05:46
Another season's worth of tearing himself down didn't stop the Astros slugger from adding to his history of Game 1 slugging feats.
Cubs set interviews with Girardi, Ross, Venable
ESPN - 5 Oct 2019 04:30
The Cubs plan to interview Joe Girardi and David Ross next week as they continue their search for a successor to Joe Maddon. First-base coach Will Venable also is expected to interview next week.
Acuna hustles after 'unacceptable' Game 1
ESPN - 5 Oct 2019 04:11
After apologizing to his Braves teammates for not running out a hit on Thursday, Ronald Acuna Jr. showed more hustle in a win over the Cardinals in Game 2 of the NLDS on Friday.
Dominant Verlander moving up postseason charts
ESPN - 5 Oct 2019 02:24
Houston's Justin Verlander continues moving up the all-time postseason charts after blanking the Tampa Bay Rays over seven innings on Friday as the Astros posted a 6-2 win in their American League Division Series opener.
For Rocco Baldelli, Managing the Twins Is a Team Effort
The New York Times - 5 Oct 2019 00:00
The Twins' hierarchy is more democracy than monarchy, with Baldelli leaning heavily on the bench coach Derek Shelton, and Thad Levine sharing front-office duties with Derek Falvey.