Colts Colts WR Adonai Mitchell dropped the ball before crossing the goal line on a touchdown, along with committing a holding penalty on a potential 53-yard touchdown run from RB Jonathan Taylor. Mitchell expressed his disappointment after the game and vowed to be better going forward. “It definitely stings,” Mitchell said, via ESPN’s Stephen Holder. “The ball was put in my … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Adonai Mitchell, Cam Ward, Colts, Texans, Titans
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Twins fire manager Rocco Baldelli after 70-92 season, missing playoffs in 4 of last 5 years
The Minnesota Twins have fired manager Rocco Baldelli, ending his seven-year tenure that included three AL Central titles but only one playoff appearance in his final five seasons. The Twins finished 70-92 this year. Baldelli’s firing came following a season marked by a major selloff leading up to the trade deadline. The Twins went 19-35 after the deadline passed following the … [Read more...] about Twins fire manager Rocco Baldelli after 70-92 season, missing playoffs in 4 of last 5 years
Giants fire veteran manager Bob Melvin after two years
Manager Bob Melvin has been fired by the San Francisco Giants after the club missed the playoffs for a fourth straight season. Giants President of Baseball Operations Buster Posey had shown his confidence in Melvin by exercising the veteran manager’s contract option for the 2026 season on July 1. But Melvin said after Sunday’s 4-0 victory against Colorado to conclude his second … [Read more...] about Giants fire veteran manager Bob Melvin after two years
The Marlins did it to the Mets again. That’s not the only reason Miami can feel hopeful
Miami’s 4-0 victory over the Mets in the season finale kept them out of the playoffs — even though New York got the help it needed in the form of a Milwaukee win over Cincinnati. It was deja vu for Mets fans after the Marlins also derailed New York’s postseason hopes in game 162 in 2007 and 2008. In the end, New York only finished four games ahead of Miami in the standings. The … [Read more...] about The Marlins did it to the Mets again. That’s not the only reason Miami can feel hopeful
Mets All-Star first baseman Pete Alonso will opt out of contract and test free agency again
Pete Alonso says he will opt out of his contract with the New York Mets and enter free agency again. The decision is no surprise, but the All-Star first baseman made his plans clear Sunday after the Mets missed the playoffs with a 4-0 loss to the Miami Marlins. Alonso tested the open market last offseason before staying with the team that drafted him in 2016. He signed a $54 … [Read more...] about Mets All-Star first baseman Pete Alonso will opt out of contract and test free agency again