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MLB Gold Glove finalists include Bryce Harper, Dansby Swanson, Juan Soto and more

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper is one of three finalists for the position in the National League. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) On Tuesday, MLB announced the 2024 Gold Glove finalists, a talented roster that includes Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper, Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson, Yankees right fielder Juan Soto and Guardians left fielder […]

By Andrew Jack

October 18, 2024October 18, 2024

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The Yankees are narrowly edged out by the D'backs, Royals, Reds and Mariners

Terry Francona joins the Reds as their new manager Terry Francona joins the Reds as their new manager. The New York Yankees are counting on reliever Luke Weaver to help them in the 2024 MLB postseason, much to the surprise of many Reds fans who balked at him being slated to start for Cincinnati in […]

By Andrew Jack

October 10, 2024October 10, 2024

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Plaschke: It's happening again. Dodgers are on the verge of another ugly October encore

Teoscar Hernández watches from the dugout with his Dodgers teammates during the ninth inning of the Dodgers' 6-5 loss to the San Diego Padres in Game 3 of the NLDS on Tuesday night at Petco Park. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times) Gulp. Sigh. Damned. It's happening again. For the second time in three postseasons, […]

By Andrew Jack

October 9, 2024October 9, 2024

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The Utah Hockey Club's NHL debut week was disrupted by a promotion dispute

The Utah Hockey Club will make its NHL regular-season debut Tuesday on a nationally televised broadcast on ESPN, but could be banned from local viewers afterward due to a promotion dispute. Comcast and Scripps Sports failed to reach an agreement that would see the cable operator carry independent local affiliate KUPX (Utah 16). Utah's first […]

By Andrew Jack

October 8, 2024October 8, 2024

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2024 MLB Playoffs: Bryce Harper and the Phillies' offense come back from the brink in epic NLDS Game 2 against the Mets

PHILADELPHIA – Bryce Harper rarely screams these days. Not in anger, not in elation. So often there is chaos around him. Nevertheless, the Phillies' leading man cuts a gentle figure and ensures a steady rhythm in the cacophony. Harper's strategy for overcoming the madness of his life and his job is to stay calm. And […]

By Andrew Jack

October 7, 2024October 7, 2024

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Middletown's Kyle Schwarber hits his 21st home run of the season, 12th with the Phillies

Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber hit a home run to lead off the bottom of the first inning of Game 1 of the National League Division Series against the New York Mets on Saturday. It was the former Middletown High School standout's 21st postseason home run, tied for fourth in MLB history. Last October, […]

By Andrew Jack

October 5, 2024October 5, 2024

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Mets and Braves both clinched playoff spots in wild doubleheader, Diamondbacks eliminated

ATLANTA – There have been stranger victory scenarios in the stadium, but not many. For the Braves and Mets, Monday's rain-delayed playoff qualifying doubleheader was straightforward, if not easy: Win either game and advance to the wild-card round of the National League playoffs. Win both and enjoy the added bonus of knocking your rival out […]

By Andrew Jack

September 30, 2024September 30, 2024

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The Braves defeated the Mets in the doubleheader nightcap to secure their seventh straight postseason berth

The body blows kept coming. The injured list included Spencer Strider, then Ronald Acuña Jr., Michael Harris II, Ozzie Albies, Max Fried, AJ Minter, Reynaldo López and Austin Riley, some on multiple occasions. The division title fell out of reach. The wildcard race became tighter. Then came a hurricane, a bonus day of regular-season baseball […]

By Andrew Jack

September 30, 2024September 30, 2024

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Mets-Braves doubleheader: Braves join Mets in postseason with win in Game 2, Diamondbacks eliminated

The New York Mets and Atlanta Braves are both in the MLB playoffs. The Mets punched their ticket with a wild 8-7 win over the Atlanta Braves in Game 1 of Monday's doubleheader. The Braves followed with a 3-0 win in Game 2, securing their spot in the postseason. This means that the reigning NL […]

By Andrew Jack

September 30, 2024September 30, 2024

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Mets lead Braves 8-7 in first doubleheader to clinch NL playoff spot; Braves against the wall

Members of the New York Mets celebrate after defeating the Atlanta Braves and securing a spot in the playoffs. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/MLB Photos via Getty Images) ATLANTA – There have been stranger victory scenarios in the stadium, but not many. For the Braves and Mets, Monday's rain-delayed playoff qualifying doubleheader was straightforward, if not […]

By Andrew Jack

September 30, 2024September 30, 2024