Houston Chronicle

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout is expected to testify Tuesday in a trial over whether the MLB team should be held responsible for the drug overdose death of pitcher Tyler Skaggs. The three-time American League most valuable player is expected to take the stand in a California court on Tuesday. He could discuss his friendship with Skaggs and what he knew of drug use by … [Read more...] about Angels outfielder Mike Trout expected to testify in pitcher’s wrongful death trial

The Seattle Mariners fell just short of reaching the World Series for the first time, losing to the Toronto Blue Jays 4-3 in Game 7 of the American League Championship Series. Eduard Bazardo gave up a go-ahead, three-run homer to George Springer in the seventh inning. Seattle had been only eight outs from its first World Series appearance. Mariners star Cal Raleigh called the … [Read more...] about Eight outs from AL pennant, Mariners waste lead and remain only team without a World Series trip

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Blue Jays manager John Schneider says he's optimistic George Springer will be available against the Seattle Mariners in Game 6 of the AL Championship Series in Toronto on Sunday night. Springer was hit on the right kneecap by a pitch during Friday’s 6-2 loss. Seattle leads the series 3-2. The 36-year-old Springer, a four-time All-Star, has been hitting .256 with three home runs … [Read more...] about Blue Jays manager Schneider optimistic Springer will play ALCS Game 6 after pitch off knee