Blue Jays manager John Schneider says injured designated hitter George Springer is on track to play in Game 6 of the World Series. Schneider says Springer was actually close to playing in Game 5 on Wednesday night. Springer strained muscles on his right side while taking a swing in Game 3. The 36-year-old slugger immediately left the game after the swing. Schneider said … [Read more...] about Injured George Springer on track to play in Game 6 for Blue Jays, manager says
Shohei Ohtani could be used as an opener or even as an outfielder in Game 7
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts will consider using Shohei Ohtani as an opener or outfielder in Game 7 if the World Series against Toronto goes the distance. Ohtani threw 93 pitches in Wednesday's Game 4 loss and might be available as a reliever this weekend. If he enters as a reliever after starting as a designated hitter, the Dodgers would lose their DH, and he would have to … [Read more...] about Shohei Ohtani could be used as an opener or even as an outfielder in Game 7
Foot note in the outfield: Toronto’s Davis Schneider skips shoes a day before playing for title
Toronto's Davis Schneider has a unique ritual. On Thursday, he walked barefoot around Rogers Centre before the World Series resumed against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Blue Jays arrived early after a red-eye flight from Los Angeles, where they won 6-1 Wednesday to take a three games to two lead in matchup and move within one victory of their first time since 1993. Aiming for … [Read more...] about Foot note in the outfield: Toronto’s Davis Schneider skips shoes a day before playing for title
Kevin Durant scores 31 as Rockets thump struggling Raptors 139-121 for 2nd straight win
Kevin Durant scored 31 points, Jabari Smith Jr. added a season-high 25 and the Houston Rockets thumped the struggling Toronto Raptors 139-121. Alperen Sengun had 18 points, nine assists and eight rebounds as the Rockets won their second straight after starting the season with back-to-back losses. Amen Thompson scored 18 points and Tari Eason added 14 points for the Rockets. … [Read more...] about Kevin Durant scores 31 as Rockets thump struggling Raptors 139-121 for 2nd straight win
Nationals finalizing hire of 33-year-old Blake Butera as manager, AP source says
A person with knowledge of the situation says the Washington Nationals are finalizing a deal to hire 33-year-old Blake Butera as manager. The person spoke to The Associated Press on Thursday on condition of anonymity because nothing had been announced. The Nationals fired Dave Martinez in July, and Miguel Cairo took over on an interim basis. Washington has had six straight … [Read more...] about Nationals finalizing hire of 33-year-old Blake Butera as manager, AP source says