Author: John Jackson

World Series Game Thread: Astros vs Dodgers, 8 PM (FOX)

Los Angeles Dodgers (104-58) at Houston Astros (101-61) LHP Clayton Kershaw (3-0, 2.96 ERA) vs. LHP Dallas Keuchel (2-2, 3.00 ERA) Sunday, October 29, 2017 | 8:20 p.m. ET | Minute Maid Park | Houston, TX World Series – Game 5 (Series Tied 2-2) Last night the Dodgers and Astros were locked in a 1-1 pitchers’ duel until the ninth inning. Joc Pederson capped off a five-run ninth to lead the...

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Alderson Insists Turner Was Released For Baseball Reasons

Tonight Justin Turner stands on the biggest stage in the baseball world, as he participates in Game 1 of the Fall Classic. ‘Participate’ isn’t a strong enough word for Turner though. What he has done for the Los Angeles Dodgers since joining them in 2014 is nothing short of amazing. Turner has batted .303/.378/.502 with 71 home runs, 264 RBI, and an 18.9 WAR in 834 games for...

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2017 Mets Report Card: Jerry Blevins, LHP

Jerry Blevins, LHP Player Data: Age: 34, B/T: Left/Left, Free Agency: 2018 2017 Primary Stats: 6-0, 2.94 ERA, 49 IP, 24 BB, 1.367 WHIP, 69 K Grade: B+ 2017 Review: Jerry Blevins started out 2017 as one of the best relievers in baseball. In April, he was dominant. Over his first 13 appearances he went eight scoreless innings. He ended the month with a 1.00 ERA, 14 strikeouts, and three holds in...

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World Series Game Thread: Dodgers vs Astros, 8 PM (FOX)

– 2017 WORLD SERIES GAME 1 – Los Angeles Dodgers (0-0/104-58) vs. Houston Astros (0-0/101-61) LHP Clayton Kershaw (2-0, 3.63) vs. LHP Dallas Keuchel (2-1, 2.60) Tuesday, October 24, 2017 • Dodger Stadium • 8:09 p.m. ET TV: FOX • Radio: ESPN Radio (National) The 2017 World Series is finally here! The Houston Astros take on the Los Angeles Dodgers at Chavez Ravine. The game is pegged to be one of...

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2017 Mets Report Card: Jose Reyes, INF

Jose Reyes, INF Player Data: Age: 34, B/T: Switch/Right, Free Agency: 2017 2017 Primary Stats: .246/.315/.413, 15 HR, 58 RBI, 50 BB, 79 K, 75 R, 145 G Grade: C+ 2017 Review: During the 2016 offseason, the Mets picked up Jose Reyes’ option for the 2017 season. Why wouldn’t they have? Reyes was getting paid the league minimum $535,000 to play. While he clearly wasn’t the same...

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