MLB Names World Series MVP Award After Willie Mays - ESPN http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/...ball-names-world-series-mvp-award-willie-mays
Farrell Out After Five Seasons As Red Sox Manager - ESPN http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/20988965/boston-red-sox-manager-john-farrell-return-2018
Alex Cora To Be Named Red Sox Manager After ALCS - Sports Illustrated https://www.si.com/mlb/2017/10/19/red-sox-manager-search-alex-cora
More moves... Ron Gardenhire Gets 3-Year Deal To Manage Tigers - ESPN http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/21083285/ron-gardenhire-next-manager-detroit-tigers Dusty Baker Won't Return As Nationals Manager - ESPN http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/21090820/dusty-baker-return-washington-nationals-manager
Mets Hire Indians Pitching Coach Mickey Callaway As Manager - N.Y. Daily News http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/b...mickey-callaway-manager-job-article-1.3581027
Joe Girardi Is Out As Yankees' Manager - N.Y. Times https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/26/sports/baseball/joe-girardi-fired-yankees.html
right...the only real sports are rhythmic gymnastics and team handball. oh, and table tennis and luge and women's water polo and disc golf...
Dave Martinez To Be Named Nationals Manager - ESPN http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/21210652/dave-martinez-new-manager-washington-nationals
Phillies Name Gabe Kapler As New Manager - ESPN http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/21229661/philadelphia-phillies-hire-gabe-kapler-manager
2017 WORLD SERIES Dodgers 3, Astros 1 http://www.espn.com/mlb/boxscore?gameId=371024119 Astros 7, Dodgers 6 (11) http://www.espn.com/mlb/boxscore?gameId=371025119 Astros 5, Dodgers 3 http://www.espn.com/mlb/boxscore?gameId=371027118 Dodgers 6, Astros 2 http://www.espn.com/mlb/boxscore?gameId=371028118 Astros 13, Dodgers 12 (10) http://www.espn.com/mlb/boxscore?gameId=371029118 Dodgers 3, Astros 1 http://www.espn.com/mlb/boxscore?gameId=371031119 Astros 5, Dodgers 1 http://www.espn.com/mlb/boxscore?gameId=371101119
It was a fun post season and glad to see Houston win it all— gives the city some enjoyment after the hurricane they endured.
The Modern Baseball Era ballot for the Hall of Fame was announced on Monday. The ballot recognizes players whose biggest contributions came during 1970 to 1987. It will be voted on by a special 16-member committee of the Baseball Writers' Association of America, with the results getting announced on Dec. 10. A player needs 75% of the vote for election to the Hall. Modern Era eligible: Steve Garvey (1969-87); Dodgers, Padres Tommy John (1963-75, 1977-89); Indians, White Sox, Dodgers, Yankees, Angels, A's Don Mattingly (1982-95); Yankees Jack Morris (1977-94); Tigers, Twins, Blue Jays, Indians Dale Murphy (1976-1993); Braves, Phillies, Rockies Dave Parker (1973-91); Pirates, Reds, A's, Brewers, Angels, Blue Jays Ted Simmons (1968-88); Cardinals, Brewers, Braves Luis Tiant (1964-82); Indians, Twins, Red Sox, Yankees, Pirates, Angels Alan Trammell (1977-96); Tigers also eligible: Marvin Miller (1966-82); Executive Director of the Major League Baseball Players Association
Roy Halladay, 40, Dies In Plane Crash - ESPN http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/21331438/roy-halladay-40-dies-plane-crash-gulf-mexico Roy Halladay at Baseball Reference: https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/h/hallaro01.shtml
Steve Garvey (1969-87); Dodgers, Padres yes even though no WS Tommy John (1963-75, 1977-89); Indians, White Sox, Dodgers, Yankees, Angels, A's yes - they named a surgery after him Don Mattingly (1982-95); Yankees no, cuz he was a Yankee Jack Morris (1977-94); Tigers, Twins, Blue Jays, Indians bigtime yes Dale Murphy (1976-1993); Braves, Phillies, Rockies stats don't warrant Dave Parker (1973-91); Pirates, Reds, A's, Brewers, Angels, Blue Jays no - played for too many clubs Ted Simmons (1968-88); Cardinals, Brewers, Braves who cares? Luis Tiant (1964-82); Indians, Twins, Red Sox, Yankees, Pirates, Angels no - played for too many clubs Alan Trammell (1977-96); Tigers maybe - in highest salary year played in 29 games
Random thought: Poland had to ban baseball bat sales in mid 90's. We had largest sales in the world, but not a single baseball field in a country... I guess the ban was lifted now, and maybe one or two fields appeared.
so a very quick story... my buddy's son played in the minor leagues for the Blue Jays. one spring training morning...Roy Halladay comes into the clubhouse and says to my buddy's son...you are coming fishing with me today. Roy had a huge fishing boat that he owned, so loved the Gulf Coast, but really very unassuming. The rest of spring training they were buddies playing cards together daily... such a really great guy by all accounts...RIP
The real tragedy is that ESPN posted his picture in a Phillies' jersey. When Michael Jordan bites the dust, are they going to show him in Wizards' gear? #bluejayslegend
2017 Gold Glove winners... A.L. C- Martin Maldonado, Angels (1st) 1B- Eric Hosmer, Royals (4th) 2B- Brian Dozier, Twins (1st) 3B- Evan Longoria, Rays (3rd) SS- Andrelton Simmons, Angels (3rd) LF- Alex Gordon, Royals (5th) CF- Byron Buxton, Twins (1st) RF- Mookie Betts, Red Sox (2nd) P- Marcus Stroman, Blue Jays (1st) N.L. C- Tucker Barnhart, Reds (1st) 1B- Paul Goldschmidt, Diamondbacks (3rd) 2B- DJ LeMahieu, Rockies (2nd) 3B- Nolan Arenado, Rockies (5th) SS- Brandon Crawford, Giants (3rd) LF- Marcell Ozuna, Marlins (1st) CF- Ender Inciarte, Braves (2nd) RF- Jason Heyward, Cubs (5th) P- Zack Greinke, Diamondbacks (4th)
He had more assists than Puig, but nobody runs on the Wild Horse. Heyward is good but Puig is stastically better.
Also maybe the 288 or so wins. Plus, the guy who invented the surgery was honored in Cooperstown a few summers back, why not induct he first beneficiary? And then Dr. Jobe as well.
Carlos Beltran Announces Retirement After 20 Seasons - ESPN http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/...arlos-beltran-announces-retirement-20-seasons Carlos Beltran at Baseball Reference: https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/b/beltrca01.shtml
Rookie of the Year (Jackie Robinson Award) A.L.- Aaron Judge, Yankees N.L.- Cody Bellinger, Dodgers Both were unanimous selections. The Dodgers have a record 18(!) Rookie of the Year winners: Jackie Robinson, Don Newcombe, Joe Black, Jim Gilliam, Frank Howard, Jim Lefebvre, Ted Sizemore, Rick Sutcliffe, Steve Howe, Fernando Valenzuela, Steve Sax, Eric Karros, Mike Piazza, Raul Mondesi, Hideo Nomo, Todd Hollandsworth, Corey Seager, Cody Bellinger.