Toronto rookie Trey Yesavage says his family has faced abuse since his impressive postseason debut against the New York Yankees. He spoke out before the AL Championship Series opener against Seattle, expressing sadness his loved ones are being targeted for his on-field performances. Yesavage, who is set to start Game 2 on Monday, declined to answer follow-up questions. Blue … [Read more...] about Toronto Blue Jays rookie Trey Yesavage says his family has been subject to abuse
Brewers’ Chourio hits 3-run homer in Game 2 of NLDS after hurting his hamstring in series opener
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio returned to the lineup and hit a three-run homer in Game 2 of an NL Division Series against the Chicago Cubs on Monday night after tightness in his right hamstring caused him to exit the series opener. Chourio sent an 0-2 pitch from Daniel Palencia over the center-field wall with two outs in the fourth inning. Chourio’s 419-foot … [Read more...] about Brewers’ Chourio hits 3-run homer in Game 2 of NLDS after hurting his hamstring in series opener
Bichette left off Blue Jays’ ALCS roster but Scherzer and Bassitt active, Woo returns for Mariners
Injured Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette isn't on the roster for the AL Championship Series against the Seattle Mariners that begins Sunday night in Toronto, but three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer and right-hander Chris Bassitt are both active after missing the Division Series win over the Yankees. Seattle made two changes to the roster that beat Detroit in the … [Read more...] about Bichette left off Blue Jays’ ALCS roster but Scherzer and Bassitt active, Woo returns for Mariners
Inability to get runners on base in Game 5 leads to Cubs’ exit from postseason
The Chicago Cubs failed to score in the first inning for the only time in the entire NL Division Series. They didn’t do a whole lot the rest of the night, either. A parade of Milwaukee Brewers relievers silenced a lineup that was too reliant on the home run ball as the Cubs lost 3-1 in the winner-take-all Game 5 of this NLDS. The Cubs' only run came on Seiya Suzuki's leadoff … [Read more...] about Inability to get runners on base in Game 5 leads to Cubs’ exit from postseason
Midseason additions of Misiorowski and Vaughn have played big role in getting Brewers to NLCS
Andrew Vaughn and Jacob Misiorowski were both in the minor leagues with separate organizations at the start of June. One was on the way up and the other on the way down. Now they're playing key roles for the Milwaukee Brewers in the playoffs. Vaughn hit a tiebreaking homer in the fourth inning that put Milwaukee ahead for good Saturday night in a 3-1 victory over the Chicago … [Read more...] about Midseason additions of Misiorowski and Vaughn have played big role in getting Brewers to NLCS