With the Toronto Blue Jays trying to mount a ninth-inning rally, Addison Barger got doubled off second base to end Game 6 of the World Series. Barger says he was “being too aggressive,” looking to score the tying run in a 3-1 defeat against the Los Angeles Dodgers that sent the Series to a deciding Game 7 on Saturday. Barger initially broke toward third on Andrés Giménez's line … [Read more...] about Double trouble: Barger gets caught off second base as Blue Jays’ rally fizzles in Game 6 of Series
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George Springer back in Blue Jays’ lineup for World Series Game 6 against Dodgers
George Springer was back in the Toronto Blue Jays’ lineup for Game 6 of the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers after missing two games with an injury to his right side. Leading off as the designated hitter, Springer grounded out to Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts in his first at bat. The Blue Jays came in leading the Series 3-2 and were one win from their first title … [Read more...] about George Springer back in Blue Jays’ lineup for World Series Game 6 against Dodgers
Astros prospect Brito named Arizona Fall League Pitcher of the Week
Astros Promote Connor Huff To Assistant GM
The Astros are promoting vice-president of business and baseball operations Connor Huff to the role of assistant general manager, reports Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. He will work under general manager Dana Brown, replacing the departing Andrew Ball. The Astros are coming off their most disappointing season in years. They faded down the stretch and ended up 87-75, missing the … [Read more...] about Astros Promote Connor Huff To Assistant GM
Dodgers have officially replaced the Astros as MLB’s biggest villain
The Los Angeles Dodgers have supplanted the Houston Astros as Major League Baseball's villain, but it's for a rather odd reason. … [Read more...] about Dodgers have officially replaced the Astros as MLB’s biggest villain