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2019 World Series: Umpire Sam Holbrook Takes Center Stage In Game 6
It's the top of the seventh inning in game six of the 2019 World Series with the Washington Nationals leading the Houston Astros 3-2. Yan Gomes starts the inning off with a single. Trea Turner hits what amounts to a swinging bunt fielded by Brad Peacock who makes an offline throw to Yuli Gurriel seemingly putting runners on second and third with no outs. Sam Holbrook who was behind the
October 29, 2019 October 30, 2019 Steven Resnick0
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Will Dee Gordon Fill In For Robinson Cano At Second Base?
When the Seattle Mariners acquired Dee Gordon from the Miami Marlins, it was assumed the former National League batting champion and All-Star second baseman would full that role with his new team. Not so fast my friends. With Robinson Cano already in the lineup and the Mariners needing help in the outfield, the team decided that Dee Gordon, who had not played the position before, would become an everyday centerfielder.
May 16, 2018 David Levin0
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Robinson Cano May Need Surgery On Broken Hand
Robinson Cano may need surgery for a fractured hand he suffered in batting practice over the weekend. Per Greg Johns of MLB.com, the Mariners second baseman fractured the fifth metacarpal bone in his right hand when he was hit by a fastball in the third inning of Sunday's 5-4 loss against the Tigers at Comerica Park, and he could be facing surgery that would likely sideline him for much of
May 14, 2018 May 14, 2018 David Levin0
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Marlins reinstate Elieser Hernandez from the 10-day disabled list
The Miami Marlins have made yet another move to help bolster its pitching staff. Per MLB.com's Joe Frisaro, the club announced right-hander Elieser Hernandez was reinstated from the 10-day disabled list, and rookie right-hander Merandy Gonzalez was optioned to Double-A Jacksonville. Elieser Hernandez was a Rule 5 Draft pick in December from the Astros. The 23-year-old entered the season not having pitched higher than Class A Advanced. But he did
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Where Does Matt Harvey Fit In With The Cincinnati Reds?
Besides the fact he is a solid starter when he is on his game, how does former New York Mets pitcher Matt Harvey fit in the Cincinnati Reds plans? It is yet to be determined, however, the former ace turned problem child will more than likely see action in the upcoming series with Los Angeles, according to interim manager Jim Riggleman. Per Mark Sheldon of MLB.com, "Cincinnati sent catcher Devin
May 9, 2018 David Levin0
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Miami Marlins Send JT Riddle To Triple-A New Orleans
The Miami Marlins have activated JT Riddle from the disabled listed and assigned him to Triple-A New Orleans. The team made the announcement Wednesday. Riddle, who played 70 games last season on the major-league roster, had his season cut short last year because of a shoulder injury. He came to spring training and dealt with shortness in his throwing shoulder, which was later revealed to be tendinitis. He began of
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The Atlanta Braves Find Themselves In First Place In The NL East
It may be early in the MLB season, but the Atlanta Braves are staking their claim as a team to watch this year. Following an eight strikeout performance by Sean Newcomb and a 7-0 victory over the New York Mets at Citi Field, Atlanta is in unfamiliar territory – in first place of the National League East division. Newcomb, one of the young lions the Braves have on their pitching
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Atlanta Braves Call Up Mike Soroka To Start Against New York Mets
Ronald Acuna isn't the only Atlanta Braves rookie who make his MLB debut this season. Per MLB.com's Mark Bowman, pitcher Mike Soroka will make his debut against the Mets at Citi Field. "MLB Pipeline ranks Soroka as baseball's 30th-best prospect and the third-best prospect in the Braves' system, sitting behind outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. and right-handed pitcher Kyle Wright," Bowman wrote. "The 20-year-old Canadian hurler posted a 1.99 ERA as
Are The Miami Marlins On The Right Track?
Is it possible Derek Jeter knows what he's talking about? I'm not trying to challenge the baseball icon's ability to point out talent, but the owner and CEO of Miami's MLB franchise may have known something we didn't from the start of Spring Training. The Miami Marlins are beginning to show life this season. As Glenn Geffner, a member of the Marlins broadcast team pointed out, Miami has won three
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Chicago Cubs: 5 Reasons They Can Repeat as World Series Champs
The Chicago Cubs are in the home stretch of the MLB regular season and appear to be getting hot at the right time. After pulling off a shocking comeback over the Cleveland Indians to win the World Series last season, the Cubs got off to a sluggish start in 2017. Despite the slow start, the Cubs are closing in on another 90-win season and another NL Central division win. Joe