Baseball News
'Let the Viejos Play': In the World Series, Age Is an Asset
The New York Times - 25 Oct 2019 12:30
The Nationals have the oldest team in the majors by average age. The Astros are third. It might not be a coincidence that they're contending for the title.
Umpire Drake apologizes for politicized tweet
ESPN - 25 Oct 2019 06:02
Longtime major league umpire Rob Drake, in a statement to ESPN's Jeff Passan, apologized for sending a politicized tweet that included a reference to a rifle. Drake said he'll learn from the incident.
For Brian Cashman, Yankees' Sad Ending Won't Mean a Roster Reboot
The New York Times - 25 Oct 2019 02:59
"We failed in our final game, but it wasn't a failed season," the general manager said in a wrap-up news conference for the 2019 season. Manager Aaron Boone was less sanguine about the A.L.C.S. loss.
Ump West sues ex-player Lo Duca for defamation
ESPN - 25 Oct 2019 20:37
Umpire Joe West has sued Paul Lo Duca for defamation after the former catcher alleged Billy Wagner got three straight strikeout calls from West in 2006 or 2007 because Wagner let West drive his 1957 Chevy.
Chef to throw G5 first pitch; Trump to arrive after
ESPN - 25 Oct 2019 19:35
Chef Jose Andres, who settled a lawsuit with one of Donald Trump's companies in 2017 and has been a vocal critic, is scheduled to throw out the first pitch for Game 5 of the World Series, with the president expected to a...
Trump critic slated for 1st pitch with POTUS there
ESPN - 25 Oct 2019 19:35
Chef Jose Andres, who settled a lawsuit with one of Donald Trump's companies in 2017 and has been a vocal critic, is scheduled to throw out the first pitch for Game 5 of the World Series, with the president expected to b...
Source: Rays' Bloom favored to be Red Sox GM
ESPN - 25 Oct 2019 06:03
Chaim Bloom, the Rays' senior vice president of baseball operations, is the favorite to become the Red Sox's next general manager, a source told ESPN.
Umpire Drake apologizes for threatening tweet
ESPN - 25 Oct 2019 06:02
Longtime major league umpire Rob Drake, in a statement to ESPN's Jeff Passan, apologized for sending a threatening tweet that included a reference to a rifle. Drake said he'll learn from the incident.
Maddon looks to balance data vs. art with Angels
ESPN - 25 Oct 2019 05:25
Joe Maddon said one of his goals with the Los Angeles Angels will be striking a balance between data and art, saying a manager can't lead a team by relying solely on analytics or their heart.