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New York Yankees
Pinstripe Alley
2 months ago
New York Yankees

Pinstripe Alley Top 100 Yankees: #14 Don Mattingly

Don Mattingly was a star first baseman for the New York Yankees during the 1980s.
He had a fantastic stretch of peak years, earning numerous personal awards and the admiration of fans.
Pinstripe Alley
2 months ago
New York Yankees

When a lefty Yankees third baseman fueled a wild comeback in 1986

The Yankees faced a hole in their infield when third baseman Mike Pagliarulo got injured in 1986.
Manager Lou Piniella made a bold move by putting lefty-throwing fielder Don Mattingly at second base to fill the hole.
Pinstripe Alley
1 year ago
New York Yankees

The Yankees' Top 10 Prospects: No. 1 Anthony Volpe

Perhaps you've heard this story before.Kid born in New Jersey, lifelong Yankee fan, plays shortstop, draws national attention as a draft prospect, is taken in the first round out of high school by the Yankees, gains recognition for his mental makeup and his all-around baseball skills.That is Derek Jeter's story, and we know how it ends.
Pinstripe Alley
1 year ago
New York Yankees

Six degrees of Yankee captaincy

When Aaron Judge was named Yankees captain, he joined a long list of luminaries, and maybe a couple notable non-luminaries, to have held the position.While the names that stand out on the list of captains are the bonafide franchise legends - Lou Gehrig, Don Mattingly, Derek Jeter, plenty more - the list isn't only them.
Pinstripe Alley
1 year ago
New York Yankees

The 1990 Yankees infield and a perfect storm of inadequacies

Nothing is ever so bad that it can't get worse.It's fair for us to groan about a 99-win team's inability to beat the Houston Astros, but sometimes, when scrolling through Baseball Reference for article ideas, you stumble upon the page of a 1990s Yankees team, and realize you don't know pain.The 1990 Yankees finished with 67 wins and 95 losses, in seventh place in the AL East.
Pinstripe Alley
1 year ago
New York Yankees

Aaron Judge officially named Yankees captain

On Wednesday morning, the Yankees made something official that had felt all but official for a long time.The organization's leadership gathered at Yankee Stadium to re-introduce Aaron Judge to the media, as his new nine-year contract had been announced yesterday.Revealing the new deal with Judge wasn't the only task at hand, though.
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Chicago White Sox
South Side Sox
10 months ago
Chicago White Sox

Gamethread: Guardians at White Sox

The White Sox seek their second straight win tonight, and that ever-elusive third series win of the year, against the Cleveland Guardians, who they're seeing for just the second time all season.Luis Robert Jr. seeks to become the first Sox player to homer in five consecutive games since A.J. Pierzynski did it from July 30 to Aug. 5, 2012.
South Side Sox
1 year ago
Chicago White Sox

Today in White Sox History: February 20

1992
Barely one month after being traded to the White Sox from the New York Yankees, Steve Sax ends up in jail during the "Homer at the Bat" episode of The Simpsons.Despite a miracle turnaround and undefeated season powered by Homer Simpson's "Wonderbat," Sax is one of nine baseball superstars hired by Montgomery Burns to play on his Springfield Nuclear Power Plant softball team after making a million-dollar bet on the outcome of the championship game.
Yahoo
1 year ago
Chicago White Sox

Cubs, White Sox in same division under MLB insider's realignment

The NHL and NFL both have 32 franchises, and if Major League Baseball were to ever follow suit, it could require a significant realignment, and one insider's proposal could be very intriguing to fans of the Chicago Cubs and White Sox.The proposal, floated by The Athletic's Jim Bowden, would create a Western and an Eastern Conference in MLB, with four divisions in each conference.
South Side Sox
1 year ago
Chicago White Sox

2022-23 MLB/White Sox/South Side Sox offseason calendar

While baseball's offseason deprives us of games, it doesn't mean there's not a lot of action over the winter.This past weekend ended the baseball season, and the annual stampede of players to free agency is underway.Add to that, there's a lot of other business to take care of here at South Side Sox.
Chicago Sun-Times
1 year ago
Chicago White Sox

White Sox begin interviews for manager job

There is a considerable push coming from inside the White Sox organization to bring in an experienced manager to replace Tony La Russa, but general manager Rick Hahn's umbrella over the Sox' lot of candidates extends to those without, such as Astros bench coach Joe Espada.
Yahoo
1 year ago
Chicago White Sox

Mike Trout homers again but Guardians beat Angels to expand AL Central lead

CLEVELAND - Angels star Mike Trout homered in his seventh consecutive game, one shy of the major league record, but the AL Central-leading Cleveland Guardians beat Los Angeles 5-4 on Monday night.
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www.amny.com
11 months ago
New York Yankees

Yankees: After a spring under radar, Aaron Judge takes stage

New York Yankees center fielder Aaron Judge celebrates in the locker room after the Yankees defeated the Cleveland Guardians in Game 5 of an American League Division baseball series, Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022, in New York.While the spotlight has been centered on Anthony Volpe all spring when it has to come to the Yankees, Aaron Judge has been able to go through the preseason under the radar of sorts.
amNewYork
1 year ago
New York Yankees

Aaron Judge named 16th captain in Yankees history | amNewYork

BRONX -  As the entourage of people walked into the Yankees press conference room to re-introduce Aaron Judge following the official announcement of his new contract, one guest made it clear what was about to happen.With one of the most synonymous faces associated with the franchise, Derek Jeter, in attendance, the Yankees named Judge captain.
Pinstripe Alley
1 year ago
New York Yankees

25 Best Yankees Playoff Games of the Past 25 Years: Brosius and November magic

I can remember the 2001 postseason as if it were yesterday.Like most people of that era, you tend to have a vivid memory of where you were and what your were doing during those months.After September 11th, New York City and its surrounding areas were in this combination of high alert, deep mourning, and trying to find hope in anything.
Dodger Blue
1 year ago
LA Dodgers

This Day In Dodgers History: Tommy Lasorda Honored By Japan; Vin Scully Announces 61st Season

On December 2, 2008, former Los Angeles Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda was honored during a ceremony at the Consul General of Japan's home in recognition of his contributions to Japanese baseball.The Hall of Famer received the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette medal on behalf of the Emporer for his work with players and teams in the island nation since 1965.
McCovey Chronicles
1 year ago
San Francisco Giants

Barry Bonds to be denied the Hall of Fame again

Barry Bonds hit the most home runs in Major League Baseball history.It's an indisputable fact.If you're reading this, you're very likely a San Francisco Giants fan, which means you have at least a teeny bit of interest in seeing Bonds, the 2nd-best Giant ever behind Willie Mays, finally placed among the other greatest players of all-time.
Natsbaseball
1 year ago
Washington Nationals

Monday Quickie - HoF "Contemporary" ballot

Honestly I hate these things, but as you know from my general playoffs takes I'm a exclusionary guy.I want fewer into these phony subjective things, not more.But I'll always lose because more people want more and more importantly more means more money.More guys coming to the inductions and hanging around, more fans doing the same.
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Battery Power
1 year ago
Atlanta Braves

This Day in Braves History: Atlanta signs Greg Maddux to one-year deal

Braves Franchise History
2003 - The Braves and Greg Maddux avoid arbitration with a one-year, $14.75 million deal which is the largest one year contract in league history.Maddux will go 16-11 with a 3.96 ERA in 218 1/3 innings in what will be his final season in Atlanta.MLB History
1891 - The American Association withdraws from the National Agreement heightening tensions with the National League.
Battery Power
1 year ago
Atlanta Braves

Fred McGriff elected to Hall of Fame

The Winter Meetings kicked off Sunday with the announcement of the voting results from the Contemporary Baseball Era Ballot committee.The votes are in and former Braves first baseman Fred McGriff has been elected to the Hall of Fame.McGriff received all 16 votes and was elected unanimously.Fred McGriff (16 votes, 100.0%);
Battery Power
1 year ago
Atlanta Braves

This Day in Braves History: Atlanta signs Brian Jordan

Braves Franchise History
1964 - The Mets purchase Warren Spahn from the Milwaukee Braves.Spahn will serve as part of New York's coaching staff and will put up a 4-12 record before he is released.Spahn will then sign with the San Francisco Giants.1998 - The Braves and outfielder Brian Jordan agree on a five-year deal.
Battery Power
1 year ago
Atlanta Braves

This Day in Braves History: Atlanta signs Andres Galarraga

Braves Franchise History
1979 - The Braves sign reliever Al Hrabosky to a five-year, $2.2 million deal.1997 - Atlanta signs first baseman Andres Galarraga to a three-year, $24.8 million deal.MLB History
1888 - The Joint Rules Committee reduces the number of balls for a walk from five to four.1950 - Pirates general manager Roy Haley resigns from his job and is replaced by Branch Rickey.
Battery Power
1 year ago
Atlanta Braves

Examining the Braves' trade options for shortstop

The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal wrote earlier this week about what he's hearing so far in the offseason ($), and professed a belief that the Braves are unlikely to sign any of the major free agent shortstops if they don't get a deal done with Dansby Swanson.If that is indeed the case, and it's Swanson-or-bust in free agency, it behooves us to examine shortstop options that could be available on the trade market.
Battery Power
1 year ago
Atlanta Braves

This Day in Braves History: November 4th

Braves Franchise History
1959 - Eddie Mathews finishes second in NL MVP Award balloting to Ernie Banks.Banks wins the award for the second straight time after hitting 45 home runs while driving in 143 runs.MLB History
1935 - Cal Hubbard, pro football tackle with the Green Bay Packers, joins the American League umpiring staff.
Fish Stripes
1 year ago
Miami Marlins

Down the Dorsal: Sandy Alcantara's Complete Game vs. Cardinals Had Everything

We're going back to June 29 of last year against the Cardinals.Morale was pretty low for the 33-40 Marlins, but Sandy Alcantara pitched an incredible game (as he always does).The Marlins were down a run entering the ninth inning and on the ropes against St. Louis closer Ryan Helsley.Down to their final out, Avisaíl García stepped up.
Sun Sentinel
1 year ago
Miami Marlins

Dave Hyde: The Miami Marlins' new manager will matter when the talent around him matters

Pile these facts on top of each other and decide where the Miami Marlins naming Skip Schumaker as manager fits.Their payroll ranks 27th.Their offense ranks 28th.Their attendance ranks 29th.They have three minor leaguers among MLB.com 's Top 100 prospects, and only one of them, 49th-ranked Jacob Berry, is a needed bat.
Fish Stripes
1 year ago
Miami Marlins

RECAP: ATL 9, MIA 12; Marlins cap off 2022 season and Don Mattingly Era with win over Braves

Miami, FL-The Miami Marlins knocked off the Atlanta Braves 12-9 to complete their 2022 season.The Marlins finished fourth in the National League East with a 69-93 record.
Sun Sentinel
1 year ago
Miami Marlins

Marlins outslug Braves to finish 2022 season, conclude Don Mattingly era

Don Mattingly went out as a winner in his final game as Miami's manager when rookie Peyton Burdick homered and drove in four runs to lead the Marlins over the NL East champion Atlanta Braves 12-9 Wednesday.
Fish Stripes
1 year ago
Miami Marlins

MIA 3, WSH 1: CG 5 As Sandy Eyes Prize

Sandy Alcantara's calling card is his efficiency.Only Oakland's Cole Irvin averages fewer pitches per inning this season.
Fish Stripes
1 year ago
Miami Marlins

Rivalry renewed between Ronald Acuna Jr. and Marlins

The Marlins are in Atlanta to face off against the reigning World Series champions.Last series resulted in a sweep as the Marlins were dominated by the Marlins in every single aspect of the game.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
Major League Baseball

An Incredible Honor' as Aaron Judge Is Named Captain of the Yankees

When Willie Randolph strolled into the press room at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday, it served as a hint that the day's news conference was for more than just Aaron Judge's new contract.And when Derek Jeter joined Judge on a crowded dais, the impending news became obvious before Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner could announce it.
Dodger Blue
1 year ago
LA Dodgers

Miami Marlins Hire Brant Brown As Hitting Coach From Dodgers

The Miami Marlins finalized their coaching staff under new manager Skip Schumaker, which included the hiring of Brant Brown from the Los Angeles Dodgers.Schumaker takes over for Don Mattingly, who mutually agreed with the Marlins for the 2022 season to be his last as manager.Brown is the Marlins hitting coach, and the staff also features newcomers in Rod Barajas (field coordinator), Griffin Benedict (quality assurance coach), Jon Jay (first base/outfield coach), John Mabry (assistant hitting coach), Jody Reed (Third Base/Infield Coach) and Luis Urueta (Bench Coach) are joining the Marlins' Major League coaching staff.
www.cbc.ca
1 year ago
Toronto

Blue Jays hire longtime Yankee Don Mattingly as bench coach | CBC Sports

The Toronto Blue Jays have hired Don Mattingly to serve as bench coach under manager John Schneider.Mattingly previously spent seven seasons as manager of the Miami Marlins and five years as manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers.The Toronto Blue Jays announced on Wednesday they hired Don Mattingly, seen above as Miami Marlins manager in April, as their new bench coach.
NESN.com
1 year ago
Boston Red Sox

Ex-Red Sox Managerial Candidate Reportedly Hired By Marlins

The Miami Marlins reportedly filled their vacant spot at the managerial position, hiring one former Boston Red Sox candidate Tuesday.Skip Schumaker, who formerly played 11 seasons with the St. Louis Cardinals, Cincinnati Reds and Los Angeles Dodgers, is the next man up for Marlins skipper, according to The Miami Herald's Craig Mish.
Marlin Maniac
1 year ago
Miami Marlins

Don Mattingly is out as Miami Marlins manager

The team had a 78-83 Pythagorean win-loss record.In 2017, the team went 77-85 with a matching Pythagorean record.Don Mattingly didn't have the best rosters to work with, but he also didn't do much to take the team to the next level.This of course implies that the team did worse than expected.At this point you could say that he simply didn't take the team to the next level.It seems that outside of a shortened season he just didn't take the team to the next level, it wasn't all his fault but he typically underperformed as compared to expectations.
Marlin Maniac
1 year ago
Miami Marlins

Should Joe Maddon replace Don Mattingly?

I think it's time for Donnie Baseball to leave the Miami Marlins.Don Mattingly needs to go and I explained why before, he's been making mistakes and I don't think that we can tolerate that any longer.
Sun Sentinel
1 year ago
Miami Marlins

Marlins rally in ninth, but get edged by Athletics in extra innings to fall short of sweep in Oakland

Skye Bolt hit a leadoff sacrifice fly - as strange as that sounds - in the 10th inning and the Oakland Athletics beat the Miami Marlins 3-2 Wednesday to avert a three-game sweep.
Dodgers Nation
1 year ago
LA Dodgers

Justin Turner Gets a Contract Offer from NL East Team

The Dodgers and Justin Turner have been a match made in heaven for the past nine years, and all indications are that both sides want that relationship to continue.But until they hash out the details, JT remains a free agent, which means he can sign with any team he wants to.The Marlins are one of several teams interested in Turner, and according to Barry Jackson and Craig Mish of the Miami Herald, Miami has made a formal offer to the star infielder.
Dodger Blue
1 year ago
LA Dodgers

2022 Winter Meetings: MLB Network TV Schedule Of Live Coverage From San Diego

The 2022 Winter Meetings in San Diego, California, begin Sunday, with MLB Network kicking off 38 hours worth of coverage at 4 p.m. PT.Analysis of potential signings, trades and rumors, plus interviews with managers and general managers will be featured across several of the channel's flagship shows through Wednesday, December 7.
Analysts Sean Casey, Mark DeRosa, Al Leiter, Cameron Maybin, Kevin Millar, Dan O'Dowd, Steve Phillips and Harold Reynolds will be live in San Diego to break down the latest news.
Dodger Blue
1 year ago
LA Dodgers

Former Dodgers Pitcher Greg Maddux Part Of 16-Member Committee That Will Vote On 2023 Baseball Hall Of Fame Contemporary Era Ballot Candidates

Former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Greg Maddux is part of the 16-member committee that will consider players on the 2023 National Baseball Hall of Fame Contemporary Era ballot.The Hall of Famer is joined by Chipper Jones, Jack Morris, Ryne Sandberg, Lee Smith, Frank Thomas and Alan Trammell; Major League executives Paul Beeston, Theo Epstein, Arte Moreno, Kim Ng, Dave St. Peter and Ken Williams; and veteran media members/historians Steve Hirdt, LaVelle Neal and Susan Slusser.
Dodger Blue
1 year ago
LA Dodgers

Former Dodgers Utility Player Skip Schumaker Hired As New Marlins Manager

The Miami Marlins announced the hiring of Skip Schumaker as their new manager, replacing Don Mattingly and becoming their second consecutive skipper with previous ties to the Los Angeles Dodgers organization.Mattingly, who was a Dodgers coach or manager from 2008-2015, agreed with the Marlins front office to not to seek a new contract after his deal expired at the end of the 2022 season.
Dodgers Nation
1 year ago
LA Dodgers

Freddie Freeman Understands the Power of Dodgers Fans... and He Has Juan Uribe to Thank

As you might have heard a time or two, Freddie Freeman played for a different team before he came to the Dodgers.
Dodgers Digest
1 year ago
LA Dodgers

Marlins @ Dodgers August 20, 2022: Dustin May returns as Dodgers look for another series win - Dodgers Digest

Trayce Thompson was the hero last night, as an eighth-inning double and ninth-inning extra base hit robbery helped lead the Dodgers to a 2-1 win to open up the homestand.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
Sports

Is Aaron Judge the Next Yankees Captain?

SAN DIEGO  When Derek Jeter retired, Brian Cashman, the Yankees' general manager, said that the long and time-honored tradition of naming a Yankees captain should be retired with him.That was before Aaron Judge debuted with the team and rose through the pinstriped ranks.Now, as the Yankees close on a record-setting, nine-year, $360 million free-agent deal with Judge, a slugging outfielder, part of his return could include him being named the 16th captain in club history.
amNewYork
1 year ago
New York Yankees

Captaincy next for Aaron Judge after making Yankees sweat | amNewYork

The real, true winner in all of this is Aaron Judge - and he certainly deserves it.The American League home run king makes out of this winding rollercoaster of a year like a bandit.Not only did he deal with single-handedly carrying a Yankees team that would have been nothing without him, but he also did so with the constant contract questions looming over his head.
Pinstripe Alley
1 year ago
New York Yankees

Aaron Judge is staying with the Yankees and the world makes sense

After reports came out late yesterday afternoon that "Arson" Judge decided to sign with the San Francisco Giants, my stomach started to drop.I felt sick.That report was quickly retracted, but I still couldn't shake that uneasy feeling all night long.I had trouble falling asleep, and because of how the events of yesterday played out, I had a feeling that I was going to wake up to news about Aaron Judge making the decision that would define the 2022 MLB offseason.
McCovey Chronicles
1 year ago
San Francisco Giants

SF Giants News: Barry Bonds doesn't make the Hall of Fame, once again

Good morning, baseball fans.I wish I had better news for you this morning.But although the Winter Meetings officially kicked off yesterday, there have not been any moves of note thus far by the San Francisco Giants (at least as of the time this is being written).Meaning there is only one thing we can talk about this morning.
SFGATE
1 year ago
San Francisco Giants

Barry Bonds rejected by Hall of Fame voters yet again

Darron Cummings/AP A new group of Hall of Fame voters delivered Giants legend Barry Bonds the same old result Sunday.Bonds failed to get the requisite 12 votes from a 16-person committee of executives, media members and Hall of Fame players at the winter meetings in San Diego.Several anti-steroid hardliners were among the seven players on the Today's Game Era committee, likely dooming Bonds' fate.
CTVNews
1 year ago
Toronto

Ex-Blue Jays first baseman McGriff elected to Hall of Fame as Bonds, Clemens left out again

Moments after Fred McGriff was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame, almost two decades after his final game, he got the question.Asked if Barry Bonds belonged in Cooperstown, a smiling McGriff responded: "Honestly, right now, I'm going to just enjoy this evening."A Hall of Fame committee delivered its answer Sunday, passing over Bonds, Roger Clemens and Curt Schilling while handing McGriff the biggest honour of his impressive big league career.
www.cbc.ca
1 year ago
Toronto

Former Blue Jay Fred McGriff elected to Hall of Fame; Bonds, Clemens left out again | CBC Sports

Former Toronto Blue Jay Fred McGriff was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday.McGriff, nicknamed the "Crime Dog," spent his first five seasons in Toronto, hitting 125 home runs and 305 RBIs.He led the American League with 36 home runs in 1989, his fourth year with the Blue Jays.McGriff hit .284
Mets360
1 year ago
New York Mets

Wednesday catch-all thread (11/30/22)

Even though he was a Yankee, it's my opinion that most Mets fans bear no ill-will towards Don Mattingly.He had Hall of Fame talent but had his career derailed by back injuries.He's also had a lengthy managerial career, which for the most part has been a disappointment.But few want to say that part out loud.
Faithandfearinflushing
1 year ago
New York Mets

Empathy for the Devil

A funny thing happened midway through the Mets' laugher of a victory over the Marlins.
Fish Stripes
1 year ago
Miami Marlins

Don Mattingly hired to be Blue Jays bench coach

True to his nature, Don Mattingly was as courteous as possible about the end of his Marlins managerial tenure.He parroted the organization's messaging about how they needed "a new voice" at the position.He did not sugarcoat how "disappointing" it was that so little progress had been made at the major league level since the beginning of Miami's rebuild.
Sun Sentinel
1 year ago
Miami Marlins

New Marlins assistant GM Oz Ocampo sees Miami's potential

Oz Ocampo already sees a similarity between the Miami Marlins and the two teams that just played in the World Series.Miami's new assistant general manager - who came to the Marlins from Houston - cites a stat that suggested that the World Series champion Astros and NL champion Philadelphia Phillies had the two most effective starting rotations in baseball this season.
Sun Sentinel
1 year ago
Miami Marlins

Schumaker talking about winning convinced Marlins to hire him

MIAMI - Skip Schumaker thought his meeting with the Miami Marlins might last an hour.Turns out, he'll be around them for quite a bit longer.Schumaker was introduced as the Marlins' manager on Thursday, a little over a week after accepting the job and replacing Don Mattingly at the helm in Miami.Schumaker, now a manager for the first time, is the 16th skipper in team history.
Sun Sentinel
1 year ago
Miami Marlins

Miami Marlins open development academy in Dominican Republic

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic - The Miami Marlins opened their new academy in the Dominican Republic on Friday, where they hope to develop talents such as current ace Sandy Alcántara, a candidate for the National League Cy Young award.Sitting on 35 acres (14 hectares), the academy has three major league regulation playing fields, an area for agility drills, four tunnels for batting cages, a roofed set of six pitching mounds, a two-story administrative building and a residential complex.
Fish Stripes
1 year ago
Miami Marlins

Offishial news: New Skip hired; 1997 championship anniversary

Marlins Stat of the Day (via Stathead)
From 2005-2015, Skip Schumaker had one of MLB's highest batting averages against Marlins pitching (min.100 AB).Marlins Podcast Episodes
Scheduled Games for October 26, 2022 (all times ET)
Mesa Solar Sox at Surprise Saguaros, 3:35 p.m.
Cardenales de Lara at Águilas del Zulia, 7:00 p.m.
Tigres del Licey at Estrellas Orientales, 7:30 p.m.


     Tuesday's fall/winter ball updates: Javier Sanoja (Cardenales de Lara) went 0-for-2 with a walk and a stolen base.
Fish Stripes
1 year ago
Miami Marlins

All the active big leaguers who played with Skip Schumaker

Every person reading this was alive during Skip Schumaker 's playing days.The transition from major leaguer to viable MLB managerial candidate has been accelerated in recent years, but for Marlins fans, this is an exciting contrast from Schumaker's predecessor, Don Mattingly, who was two full decades removed from playing at the time of his hiring.
Pinstripe Alley
1 year ago
New York Yankees

Today on Pinstripe Alley - 11/30/22

You know that it was a quiet day in the world of baseball when the biggest news was a coaching change.But it involving one of the best first basemen of the past 50 years and a man who was managing as recently as last year, it will grab some attention.The word is that Don Mattingly is likely to join the Blue Jays as a young skipper John Schneider's bench coach.
Pinstripe Alley
1 year ago
New York Yankees

Around the Empire: Yankees news - 11/29/2022

New York Post | Andrew Marchand: With a couple of high-profile former Yankees leaving posts with the Marlins, the Yankees' in-house broadcaster is looking at additions to in-game analysis.Both Don Mattingly and Derek Jeter are not currently employed within the game, and the YES Network has discussed the possibility of one or both of the all-time greats coming into the fold.
Pinstripe Alley
1 year ago
New York Yankees

Seven former Yankees on ballot for 2023 Hall of Fame class

Early on Monday afternoon, the 2023 ballot for the National Baseball Hall of Fame was released, and the Yankees will be well-represented with seven former Bronx Bombers up for induction this year.Bobby Abreu, Carlos Beltrán, Jacoby Ellsbury, Andruw Jones, Andy Pettitte, Alex Rodriguez, and Gary Sheffield are among the 28 players who will be voted on by the BBWAA for the Hall of Fame Class of 2023.
Pinstripe Alley
1 year ago
New York Yankees

Aaron Judge voted 2022 American League MVP

Rookie of the Year, AL home run king, and now MVP.After breaking Roger Maris' 61-year-old AL home run record and compiling an offensive campaign unseen since the days of Barry Bonds, Aaron Judge has finally won his first MVP.He also did it in emphatic fashion, picking up 28 of the 30 possible first-place votes.
Boston.com
1 year ago
Boston Red Sox

A hunch that Red Sox will go into spin mode if Xander Bogaerts departs in free agency

Red Sox Management will try to say it was Bogaerts's decision to leave, even though he really wanted to stay.Playing nine innings while wondering whether Chaim Bloom will keep his job long enough to reap the full benefits of his rebuilt farm system ...
1.Strong hunch on what happens with Xander Bogaerts, free agent shortstop: Chaim Bloom and the Red Sox will say "Bogey is our first choice" right up until he signs elsewhere - Cardinals?
Pinstripe Alley
1 year ago
New York Yankees

Around the Empire: Yankees news - 11/8/22

Baseball America | Josh Norris: Baseball America released their breakdown and Top 10 of Yankees prospects on Monday, with Anthony Volpe leading the way.Oswald Peraza and Jasson Domínguez round out the top three in a system that has some intriguing players, including a couple recent draft picks.
Pinstripe Alley
1 year ago
New York Yankees

Aaron Judge named American League MVP finalist

The Baseball Writers' Association of America has released the finalists in this year's awards voting, and in the least surprising news of the offseason, Aaron Judge has been named an AL MVP finalist for the second time in his career.Having clubbed a record-breaking 62 home runs and sitting comfortably as MLB's leader in WAR, Judge is the prohibitive favorite in a race that features two other deserving candidates were it any other year.
Pinstripe Alley
1 year ago
New York Yankees

Around the Empire: Yankees news - 10/31/22

NJ.com | Brendan Kuty: The Aaron Judge contract situation will be the topic of conversation all off-season until he makes his decision.Nestor Cortes, like many, many others, know the importance of what No. 99 brings to the team both on and off the field."He's a big part of this organization," Cortes said.
Battery Power
1 year ago
Atlanta Braves

This Day in Braves History: Atlanta takes a 2-1 lead over Houston

Braves Franchise History
2021 - The Braves win Game 3 of the World Series, 2-0, to take a 2-1 lead over the Astros.Ian Anderson throws five hitless innings before being removed with a 1-0 lead, and the Astros don't get their first hit until pinch-hitter Aledmys Diaz leads off the eighth with a single off Tyler Matzek, the Braves' fourth pitcher.
Sun Sentinel
1 year ago
Miami Marlins

Marlins hiring Skip Schumaker as new manager, source says

MIAMI - Skip Schumaker has been hired as manager of the Miami Marlins, a person with knowledge of the negotiations said Tuesday.The person spoke on condition of anonymity to The Associated Press because the team had yet to announce the deal.Schumaker comes to the Marlins from the St. Louis Cardinals, where he had been the bench coach.
Fish Stripes
1 year ago
Miami Marlins

Marlins hiring Skip Schumaker as next manager

Let the puns begin: the Marlins are hiring Skip Schumaker to be their next major league manager, as first reported by SportsGrid's Craig Mish.Schumaker played 11 MLB seasons (2005-2015) as an outfielder/second baseman, most notably for the Cardinals with whom he won two World Series titles (contributed to the 2011 postseason run, but not 2006).
Pinstripe Alley
1 year ago
New York Yankees

2022 and some other "streaky" Yankees teams

The 2022 Yankees are not going to go down as a beloved Yankees' team.Putting up 99 wins and making the ALCS is hardly a bad season, but between the decisions made surrounding the team and the way the year played out, it sure feels like they were bad right now.The real big issue with the team was really in their streakiness.
Pinstripe Alley
1 year ago
New York Yankees

Five Yankees named AL Gold Glove finalists

Every year since 1957, Rawlings has given out Gold Glove awards to MLB players who are judged to be the best at their positions.
Marlin Maniac
1 year ago
Miami Marlins

Who are the new Miami Marlins managerial candidates?

The Miami Marlins need a new manager and I wrote about some intriguing replacements for us already.Don Mattingly is gone and it's time for someone new to lead The Fish.
Pinstripe Alley
1 year ago
New York Yankees

The historical implications of Aaron Judge's 2022 season

After crushing home run number 62 on Tuesday, Yankees ' star Aaron Judge got the day off on Wednesday.
Fish Stripes
1 year ago
Miami Marlins

RECAP: ATL 2, MIA 1; NL East champs AAAAAgain

Much to the chagrin of the New York Mets fans in attendance at LoanDepot Park on Tuesday night, the Atlanta Braves celebrated their fifth consecutive National League East division title under the Miami moonlight.
Fish Stripes
1 year ago
Miami Marlins

MIA 4, NYM 5: Escobar Strikes Thrice

Firmly out of playoff contention with a week of games left in the season, the end of the Don Mattingly era has become a free for all for individual players making their case for 2023.
Fish Stripes
1 year ago
Miami Marlins

RECAP: MIA 3, CHC 4; 8th Seals Fate

Picking up your man has multiple connotations in the game of baseball.
For the Miami Marlins on Wednesday though, it appears their bullpen failed to get the memo.
Fish Stripes
1 year ago
Miami Marlins

RECAP: MIA 6, PHI 5; A Bounce Finally Goes The Marlins' Way

Philadelphia, PA-Riding a nine-game losing streak, the Marlins turned to their ace to stop the bleeding.Turns out they needed a tourniquet.
Fish Stripes
1 year ago
Miami Marlins

2022 Marlins Season Review: Anthony Bender

It was mostly a lost year for Anthony Bender, and the nature of his season-ending injury will impact him for much of 2023, too.Even so, he gave us something to be intrigued about.
Fish Stripes
1 year ago
Miami Marlins

RECAP: MIA 8, PIT 1; Marlins bats break out to begin make-or-break road trip

The Marlins home run helmet!Remember that thing?After nearly two weeks of gathering dust, I figured the team might have forgotten to pack it for this road trip.
RMNB
1 year ago
Washington Capitals

Alex Ovechkin to participate in first public DC autograph signing since beginning of pandemic

Alex Ovechkin was one of seven athletes on Wednesday to be named to CSA's fall autograph show.
Fish Stripes
1 year ago
Miami Marlins

Marlins vs. Mets: Start time, how to watch and game thread-September 28, 2022

Welcome to Wednesday's Marlins (64-90, -98 RD) vs. Mets (97-58, +155 RD) game thread.It's the final meeting between these division rivals in 2022.
Fish Stripes
1 year ago
Miami Marlins

Marlins cleanup hitters just make things messier

JJ Bleday had the best game of his young major league career on Wednesday.
Fish Stripes
1 year ago
Miami Marlins

MIA 6, PIT 5: Fish Rally Late to Steal Series

If the saying "all good things must come to an end" were to be applied to baseball in 2022, what better scenario to do that with than the recent run of pitching by Sandy Alcantara.
Fish Stripes
1 year ago
Miami Marlins

Don Mattingly out as Marlins manager

As first reported by Jordan McPherson and Craig Mish of the Miami Herald, Don Mattingly informed Marlins players and staff on Sunday that he's leaving his managerial position at the end of this season.
Sun Sentinel
1 year ago
Miami Marlins

Manager Don Mattingly, Marlins to part ways after season

Don Mattingly will not be back as manager of the Miami Marlins next season, a person with knowledge of the matter said.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles Rams

Mike Trout's home run streak ends, but he still shows he's one of baseball's best

Mike Trout came up just one home run short of history.
Yahoo
1 year ago
Chicago White Sox

Trout HR 7th game in a row; Guardians beat Angels, pad lead

CLEVELAND (AP) - Angels star Mike Trout homered in his seventh consecutive game, one shy of the major league record, but the AL Central-leading Cleveland Guardians beat Los Angeles 5-4 on Monday night.
Fish Stripes
1 year ago
Miami Marlins

MIA 1, TB 2: Terrific Trevor and Not Much Else

Let's get this out of the way for those who came here for it; the Marlins dropped the season and series finale against the Tampa Bay Rays 2-1.
Fish Stripes
1 year ago
Miami Marlins

2023 Miami Marlins Spring Training Schedule Released

A week after Major League Baseball announced its 2023 regular season schedule, we have the spring training details, and there is a lot to take in.
Fish Stripes
1 year ago
Miami Marlins

MIA 3, LA 10: Even Superman Has His Kryptonite

If the dominoes were ever in place for the Marlins to salvage a game against baseball's current incarnation of the '98 Yankees, the Los Angeles Dodgers, Sunday was that day.
Fish Stripes
1 year ago
Miami Marlins

Marlins vs. Dodgers: Start time, how to watch and game thread-August 19, 2022

Welcome to Friday's Marlins (52-66, -50 RD) vs. Dodgers (81-36, +249 RD) game thread.
Fish Stripes
1 year ago
Miami Marlins

Become a Fish Stripes Super Follower

If you're reading this and have a Twitter account, you likely follow @fishstripes.Our site's Twitter presence has grown exponentially over the last several years.
Battery Power
1 year ago
Atlanta Braves

Braves vs Marlins game thread

The Atlanta Braves will continue their road trip Friday night when they begin a four-game series against the Miami Marlins.
Pinstripe Alley
1 year ago
New York Yankees

Around the Empire: Yankees news - 8/11/22

NJ Advance Media | Brendan Kuty: Matt Carpenter, who is slugging over .700 this year with 15 homers, fractured his left foot on Monday.
Fish Stripes
1 year ago
Miami Marlins

MIA 3, PHI 4: Life, Liberty, Loss

Positive connotations are rarely if ever, tied to being on the losing end.
Fish Stripes
1 year ago
Miami Marlins

MIA 3, NYM 9: Pabl-Oh-No

Two days ahead of the August 2nd Trade Deadline, fans were shocked to find Pablo López towing the rubber for the Miami Marlins Sunday in loanDepot Park.
Fish Stripes
1 year ago
Miami Marlins

Marlins vs. Pirates: Start time, how to watch and game thread-July 23, 2022

Welcome to Saturday's Marlins (44-49, -13 RD) vs. Pirates (39-55, -141 RD) game thread.
Use this Fish Picks link prior to every Marlins series to submit your predictions.
Fish Stripes
1 year ago
Miami Marlins

RECAP: TEX 8, MIA 0; A Run Would Be Nice

I have to write a recap for this?
Yes, you do.
You can't win baseball games if you don't score any runs.That is an indisputable fact of the game.
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