Tim Bogar Current Position: Nationals First Base Coach Age: October 28, 1966 (52) Managerial Experience: Texas Rangers (2014), Arkansas Travelers (2013), Akron Aeros (2006-2007), Lexington Legends (2005), Greenville Astros (2004) It’s been a longtime since Bogar used to do “Ask Bogie” segments on Diamondvision before Mets home games at Shea Stadium. After his four years as a...
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By John Jackson Good morning Mets fans! The Houston Astros defeated the New York Yankees 8-3 in Game 4 of the ALCS. The Astros are now one more win away from reaching the World Series and eliminating the Yankees from the playoffs, both of which they did in the 2017 ALCS. Latest Mets News The Mets told Edgardo Alfonzo that his managerial contract with the Brooklyn Cyclones would not be renewed....
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Matt Breen of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports the finalists for the Philadelphia Phillies managerial job are Dusty Baker, Joe Girardi, and Buck Showalter. Of the three, Girardi and Showalter are perceived to be the favorites to land the job. If the Mets truly want Girardi, that means the team will have to act quickly as the Phillies are expected to make their decision next week. On that front,...
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By Tim Ryder The Major League Baseball Players’ Association announced the National League and American League finalists for their Outstanding Player award, voted on by the players themselves, in a press release on Thursday. In the AL, Boston’s Rafael Devers, Houston’s Alex Bregman, and Los Angeles’ Mike Trout were nominated as finalists, with Milwaukee’s Christian...
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Houston Astros (2-1) at New York Yankees (1-2) American League Championship Series Game 4 • Yankee Stadium RHP Zack Greinke (18-5, 2.93) vs RHP Masahiro Tanaka (11-9, 4.45) The ALCS will resume after a rainout on Wednesday. The Yankees will now have to win three of four games while facing Greinke in Game 4, Justin Verlander in Game 5, and potentially Gerrit Cole on short rest in Game 6. Thursday...
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One of the players I most enjoyed covering was Robin Ventura for those two years he played for the Yankees. In a clubhouse full of stars and egos, Ventura was a voice of calm, reason and humorous relief. I enjoyed stopping by his locker to shoot the breeze for a minute or two, talking about things other than baseball. Very smart, clever and possessing an insight on numerous issues. When there...
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