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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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Red Sox Hall of Famer Luis Tiant, known as “El Tiante,” dies at 83

Undated: Pitcher Luis Tiant #23 of the Boston Red Sox poses for a portrait. Tiant played for the Red Sox from 1971 to 1978. (Photo by MLB via Getty Images) Luis Tiant, who played for six teams during his 19-year MLB career, has died. He was 83. “El Tiante” was a three-time All-Star and won […]

By Andrew Jack

October 8, 2024October 8, 2024

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Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes was named Baseball America's 2024 Rookie of the Year

Ireland commissions nightly sports call: September 29, 2024 Ireland commissions nightly sports call: September 29, 2024 11:33 PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes has been named Baseball America's 2024 Rookie of the Year. Skenes joins Andrew McCutchen as the second Pirates player to be named the publication's Rookie of the Year in 2009. […]

By Andrew Jack

September 30, 2024September 30, 2024

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Skene's 2 perfect innings in Bronx debut, Yankees capture AL home field despite 9-4 loss to Pirates

NEW YORK (AP) – Paul Skenes pitched two perfect innings in his debut at Yankee Stadium and the Pittsburgh Pirates hit five home runs, including four off rookie Luis Gil, in a 9-4 win on Saturday. New York (93-68) later secured home-field advantage in the American League playoffs when Cleveland (92-69) lost to Houston. The […]

By Andrew Jack

September 30, 2024September 30, 2024

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The Yankees end the regular season with a 6-4 victory over the Pirates

NEW YORK (AP) – Alex Verdugo hit a go-ahead, two-run single with the bases loaded and two outs in the eighth inning and the Yankees ended the regular season with a 6-4 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday. Verdugo struggled for most of the second half, going 4-all by hitting a fastball Carmen Mlodzinski […]

By Andrew Jack

September 30, 2024September 30, 2024

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Paul Skenes caps the most dominant rookie pitching season in 50 years with Juan Soto and Aaron Judge

NEW YORK – As a two-strike fastball from Paul Skenes whizzed toward him, New York Yankees slugger Juan Soto recognized it as a ball and began backing away from the plate. In an age where almost everything is controversial, the overwhelming consensus is that Soto has the best eye of any hitter in baseball. This […]

By Andrew Jack

September 30, 2024September 30, 2024

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MLB odds, picks, best bets on Saturday

Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. For more information, see our editorial standards. I did it. The Mets and Braves will likely play two games on Monday, but this is the final day of the MLB regular season. We have succeeded well […]

By Andrew Jack

September 30, 2024September 30, 2024

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Paul Skenes props, tips, odds

Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. For more information, see our editorial standards. Saturday's matinee between the Pirates and Yankees will be Paul Skenes' final appearance as he masterfully advances to the big leagues. LSU's first pick of 2023 was the most […]

By Andrew Jack

September 28, 2024September 28, 2024

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The Yankees are ready to face “Beast” rookie Paul Skenes in their final start

Saturday may not matter when it comes to the postseason for the Yankees. But it will have some significance – it will be their first look at Pirates phenom Paul Skenes. “He was one of the big stories of this season,” manager Aaron Boone said Friday before the two teams opened a three-game series in […]

By Andrew Jack

September 28, 2024September 28, 2024

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MLB odds, picks, best bets on Saturday

Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. For more information, see our editorial standards. The final weekend of the season and some big questions still need to be answered. Will the Mets make the playoffs and eliminate the rival Bravos? Will they both […]

By Andrew Jack

September 28, 2024September 28, 2024