It happened two years ago today. I still get goosebumps whenever I think about it… It’s one of those memories you hold onto for dear life when you’re a Mets fan, because there’s only such a precious few of them to draw from. After losing the first two games of the 2015 World Series to the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium, things looked pretty bleak for our New York...
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In a raucous Game 5 of the World Series, a walk in the park was good for a run. Seven batters given free passes crossed the plate in Houston’s dramatic 10th inning walk off win against the Dodgers to go up 3-2 heading back to Los Angeles. For the better part of five hours and 17 minutes, the camera captured a cavalcade of dejected opposing pitchers sitting in the dugout after squandering...
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Tonight is another travel day as the World Series is heading back to Chavez Ravine for another fun and promising Game 6. It’s going to be hard to top Game 5 though! Clayton Kershaw set the record for most home runs allowed in a single postseason according to Baseball Reference. The game looked like it would swing in the Dodgers favor with their ace on the hill. They jumped out to an early lead...
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The Philadelphia Phillies are expected to hire Gabe Kapler to be their next manager according to Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports. While it’s not yet official, Heyman notes that an announcement could be made as early as Monday. Kapler has had experience as a MLB player, minor league manager, FOX Sports 1 analyst, and most recently a director of player development with the Los Angeles Dodgers....
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Today I wonder “what if” the Mets had waited another 48 hours to make a managerial decision would it have involved going after Joe Girardi? Zach Braziller of the NY Post talks about his in-depth article about new skipper Mickey Callaway and why he believes Lorenzo Cain would be a good free agent addition this offseason. [iframe]<iframe...
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Players and coaches from the Los Angeles Dodgers and Houston Astros alike are questioning the difference in the baseballs used during the 2017 World Series compared to the regular season. As Tom Verducci of Sports Illustrated reported Sunday, members of both teams complained last night about the balls being different from even those used in the regular season, saying the new baseballs feel...
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