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
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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
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Rumored Astros offseason trade target comes with a number of red flags
The Houston Astros have been linked to Miami Marlins' starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara this offseason. … [Read more...] about Rumored Astros offseason trade target comes with a number of red flags
Eight Years Ago Today: 2017 World Series Game 5 Revisited
The Los Angeles Dodgers are in the World Series for consecutive seasons, this time taking on the Toronto Blue Jays in their search for back-to-back titles. With the series all tied up at 2-2, game five obviously becomes crucial. Eight Years Ago Today: 2017 World Series Game 5 Revisited Eight years ago, today on Oct. 29, 2017, another game five of the World Series took place … [Read more...] about Eight Years Ago Today: 2017 World Series Game 5 Revisited