Davey Johnson, an All-Star second baseman who won the World Series twice with the Baltimore Orioles as a player and managed the New York Mets to the title in 1986 has died. He was 82. Longtime Mets public relations representative Jay Horwitz says Johnson’s wife informed him of his death after a long illness. Johnson was at a hospital in Sarasota, Florida, when he died. Johnson … [Read more...] about Davey Johnson, who won World Series twice with Baltimore as player, managed Mets to title, dies
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MLB’s regular season enters its final 3 weeks. Here’s a look at the playoff picture and awards races
Major League Baseball's 2025 season has seen unexpected parity among teams. While big spenders like the Dodgers and Yankees are playoff-bound, they haven't dominated as expected. The Milwaukee Brewers, with a modest payroll, are the only team with a shot at 100 wins. Playoff races are heating up, with clear contenders in both leagues. The Yankees, Blue Jays, and Tigers lead the … [Read more...] about MLB’s regular season enters its final 3 weeks. Here’s a look at the playoff picture and awards races
Spit spat: Jalen Carter’s ejection from Eagles’ opener was latest saliva-driven dismissal in sports
Jalen Carter's ejection from the NFL season opener in Philadelphia landed him on an infamous list of spitting incidents in sports. The Pro Bowl defensive tackle for the Eagles was dismissed six seconds into the game after he spit at Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott. Major League Soccer had a case earlier in the week when Inter Miami forward Luis Suárez spit toward a … [Read more...] about Spit spat: Jalen Carter’s ejection from Eagles’ opener was latest saliva-driven dismissal in sports
Astros’ Taylor Trammell facing no discipline after bat confiscated following double vs. Yankees
Houston Astros outfielder Taylor Trammell is facing no discipline from Major League Baseball after umpires confiscated his two-color bat when New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone asked for it to be checked after he hit a double. Trammell says he spoke to MLB officials Friday. He says he understands and appreciates their explanation for what happened Thursday night because of … [Read more...] about Astros’ Taylor Trammell facing no discipline after bat confiscated following double vs. Yankees