The Toronto Blue Jays have joined their counterparts on the Los Angeles Dodgers in paying tribute to Dodgers reliever Alex Vesia during the World Series. Vesia is away from the team because of a “deeply personal family matter,” the Dodgers said in a statement posted on social media before Game 1. Pitchers on the Dodgers have been playing with Vesia’s No. 51 on the side of their … [Read more...] about Amid World Series, Blue Jays relievers join Dodgers in wearing tribute to absent LA pitcher Vesia
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Ian Happ wins again as the Chicago Cubs earn a major league-high 3 Gold Glove awards
The Chicago Cubs had a major league-high three Gold Glove winners this year, with Pete Crow-Armstrong, Ian Happ and Nico Hoerner all taking home baseball’s most famous fielding honor. It was the first Gold Glove for Crow-Armstrong, part of a breakout season for the All-Star center fielder. Happ won for the fourth consecutive year in left field, and it was the second Gold Glove … [Read more...] about Ian Happ wins again as the Chicago Cubs earn a major league-high 3 Gold Glove awards
Yamamoto completes outstanding October with Game 7 heroics, World Series MVP
Yoshinobu Yamamoto was named World Series MVP for the Los Angeles Dodgers with one of the greatest pitching performances in Fall Classic history, including an epic relief appearance in Game 7 on Saturday night. Yamamoto pitched 2 2/3 scoreless innings in the clincher a day after throwing 96 pitches in a Game 6 win. He also threw a four-hitter in Game 2 that was the first … [Read more...] about Yamamoto completes outstanding October with Game 7 heroics, World Series MVP
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MLB insider may have provided glimmer of hope that Framber Valdez will stick around
Despite a common belief Framber Valdez will sign elsewhere this offseason, one MLB insider believes the Houston Astros are still the best fit. … [Read more...] about MLB insider may have provided glimmer of hope that Framber Valdez will stick around