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The college-to-pro move for coaches has a mixed history, from Jerry Tarkanian to Jimmy Johnson
Tony Vitello's move from college coach to pro manager is a rare journey in modern baseball. After leading Tennessee to its first College World Series title in 2024, Vitello has been hired by Buster Posey to manage the San Francisco Giants. While others like Casey Stengel and Pat Murphy have transitioned from college to the majors, Vitello is the first in modern history to do so … [Read more...] about The college-to-pro move for coaches has a mixed history, from Jerry Tarkanian to Jimmy Johnson
Carney challenges Trump to make a bet on the World Series as Canada’s team plays the Dodgers
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is challenging U.S. President Donald Trump to make a friendly wager on the outcome of the World Series between the Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers. But Carney said Trump hasn’t returned his call yet on the potential bet. “He doesn’t like to lose. He hasn’t called. He hasn’t returned my call yet on the bet so I’m ready. We’re ready … [Read more...] about Carney challenges Trump to make a bet on the World Series as Canada’s team plays the Dodgers
Blue Jays manager to Shohei Ohtani: We want our hat back — and your dog’s jacket
John Schneider is waiting for Shohei Ohtani to return some items to the Toronto Blue Jays. Before signing a $700 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Ohtani met with Blue Jays officials in December 2023. Ohtani will lead off for the Dodgers against the Blue Jays in the World Series on Friday. Schneider joked about Ohtani returning a Blue Jays hat and jacket taken … [Read more...] about Blue Jays manager to Shohei Ohtani: We want our hat back — and your dog’s jacket
Rookie Trey Yesavage to start World Series opener for Blue Jays, just his 7th big league game
Rookie Trey Yesavage will start Friday night’s World Series opener for the Toronto Blue Jays against the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers and Blake Snell, giving the 22-year-old more postseason starts than career regular-season outings. Yesavage debuted on Sept. 15 and will be making his fourth postseason start. Blue Jays manager John Schneider said Thursday he wasn’t … [Read more...] about Rookie Trey Yesavage to start World Series opener for Blue Jays, just his 7th big league game