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Whitey Herzog, innovative manager, Cardinals champion and creator of 'Whiteyball,' dies at 92
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Quick Glance: Whitey Herzog, Legendary St. Louis Cardinals Manager, Passes at 92
- Hall of Fame manager Whitey Herzog, known for leading the St. Louis Cardinals to three pennants and a World Series title in the 1980s, has died at the age of 92.
- Herzog was famous for his 'Whiteyball' strategy, emphasizing speed, defense, and line-drive hitters.
- Under Herzog's guidance, the Cardinals secured three pennants and a World Series victory, highlighting his stern yet good-natured style and focus on speed and defense.
- Herzog was a successful manager and player, with a long career in baseball, earning the respect of many players and colleagues.
Mike Trout Still Has Dreams of Second Playoff Appearance in Los Angeles: Mike Trout isn't going anywhere. As usual.
si.com/mlb/2024/04/17/mike-trout-still-dreams-of-playoffs-with-angels
‘Absolutely ecstatic’ or ‘Ick’? Sacramento reacts to Oakland A’s move
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Dennis Eckersley, former A’s saddened by Sacramento move: ‘It’s hard’: Former Oakland Athletics players voiced sadness and disappointment in the wake of ...
sfchronicle.com/sports/athletics/article/dennis-eckersley-former-a-s-saddened-19386125.php
Rangers or Astros in 2024? Best AL lineup? Most clutch hitter? 5 burning questions
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Houston Astros ready to tangle with Texas Rangers for 4 games: With its ALCS loss to eventual World Series champ Texas a still-fresh memory ...
houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/astros/article/houston-astros-texas-rangers-al-west-rivalry-19384558.php
Season Preview: 2024 Angels believe they will surprise the baseball world: The Angels won 73 games last season and then lost Shohei Ohtani, without replacing him ...
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Here’s why the Mariners could win the AL West in 2024 — and what could trip them up
seattletimes.com/sports/mariners/heres-why-the-mariners-could-win-the-al-west-in-2024-and-what-could-trip-them-up/
Giants, third baseman Matt Chapman agree to 3-year, $54 million deal: Source: Chapman ranked as the eighth-best free agent on The Athletic’s Top 40 Big Board and ...
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Quick Glance: Giants, Matt Chapman Agree to 3-Year Deal
- Chapman ranked as the eighth-best free agent on The Athletic’s Top 40 Big Board and the top third baseman on the market.
- Third baseman Matt Chapman has agreed to a three-year, $54 million deal with the Giants, including opt-outs after the first two seasons.
- Since his debut in 2017, Chapman has won four American League Gold Glove Awards and two Platinum Gloves. Scouts praise his reflexes and elite throwing arm.
- Chapman's offensive performance has been inconsistent, but he remains an above-average hitter with a 109 OPS+ since 2020.
AL West preview: Astros reign supreme, even over Rangers: The Texas Rangers are the defending World Series champions, but they'll face a tough test trying to ...
latimes.com/sports/angels/story/2024-03-25/al-west-preview-astros-reign-rangers
Seattle Times staff predictions: How far will the Mariners go in 2024?: Will the Mariners return to the playoffs in 2024? Will they win the AL West? Seattle ...
seattletimes.com/sports/mariners/seattle-times-staff-predictions-how-far-will-the-mariners-go-in-2024/
Yankees face tough schedule to begin 2024 season, with Astros, Diamondbacks and Rays looming
nydailynews.com/2024/03/26/yankees-schedule-2024-season-astros-diamondbacks-rays/
Houston Astros get message from Joe Espada: Keep legacy going: Embracing expectations "set before I got here," the new manager addressed his team on the first ...
houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/astros/article/joe-espada-houston-astros-spring-training-message-18676251.php
Houston Astros pitcher José Urquidy adopts no-tipping policy: The righthander, who's also working to improve his sinker this spring, fell into a habit last year ...
houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/astros/article/jose-urquidy-houston-astros-pitch-tipping-18691762.php
A list of every MLB team’s top 20 prospects for 2024 by division: The top 20 prospects for every MLB team in 2024, as ranked by Keith Law.
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Paid articlePaid Why Cardinals prospect Thomas Saggese believes getting dealt was a ‘beneficial’ experience
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Ready or not, spring training for Giants, A’s begins this week: Spring training starts in the coming days for the San Francisco Giants and Oakland Athletics ...
sfchronicle.com/sports/giants/article/spring-training-giants-a-s-18658549.php
Paid articlePaid Houston Astros: How the AL West fared in offseason: Houston wasn't afraid to spend in signing reliever Josh Hader to keep its spot atop an improving division
houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/astros/article/astros-rangers-al-west-preview-18658067.php
Mariners spring training preview: How good can M’s rotation be in 2024?: If the Mariners are going to contend in the American League West in 2024 ...
seattletimes.com/sports/mariners/mariners-spring-training-preview-how-good-can-ms-rotation-be-in-2024/
Former Twins manager Billy Gardner dead at 96: He managed the Twins from 1981 to '85, helping develop a core of players that eventually won the World Series ...
startribune.com/former-minnesota-twins-manager-billy-gardner-obituary-slick/600333050/
Guess we'll never know: Rangers' Corey Seager trolls Astros at parade: Corey Seager mocked Alex Bregman and the Astros by reciting a famous Kanye West line that ...
houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/astros/article/rangers-parade-corey-seager-astros-alex-bregman-18468035.php
Astros' Dusty Baker to Charles Barkley: Criticism fueled retirement: Former Astros manager Dusty Baker talked with TNT's Charles Barkley and Ernie Johnson and ...
houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/astros/article/astros-dusty-baker-charles-barkley-retire-negative-18466760.php
Astros' Dusty Baker to Charles Barkley: Criticism fueled retirement: Former Astros manager Dusty Baker talked with TNT's Charles Barkley and Ernie Johnson and ...
houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/astros/article/astros-dusty-baker-charles-barkley-retire-negative-18466760.php
Mark Canha brings disciplined bat, veteran savvy to young Tigers: It's a simple concept — swing at strikes and take balls. But it's not a simple practice ...
detroitnews.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2023/11/05/mark-canha-brings-disciplined-bat-savvy-to-young-detroit-tigers/71466115007/
Scott Boras knocks A’s John Fisher, MLB owners on relocation process: Influential baseball agent Scott Boras strongly questioned how Oakland Athletics owner John ...
sfchronicle.com/sports/athletics/article/scott-boras-knocks-a-s-john-fisher-mlb-owners-18538304.php
Astros' Dusty Baker retires: A look at his 26 years as a manager: A look at notable events in the managerial career of Dusty Baker, who is retiring after four ...
houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/astros/article/dusty-baker-retires-managerial-timeline-18448328.php
Dugout Download podcast: The Joe Espada era begins for Astros: Matt Kawahara and Steve Schaeffer discuss new Astros manager Joe Espada, as well as the...
houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/podcast/article/houston-astros-joe-espada-podcast-18497476.php
The Astros can keep the AL West, because the Rangers just took the AL Pennant: The Rangers are headed the World Series for the first time since 2011 ...
dallasnews.com/sports/rangers/2023/10/23/the-astros-can-keep-the-al-west-because-the-rangers-just-took-the-al-pennant/
Let's rejoice as baseball's biggest villains were eliminated: It's nice to finally see someone besides the Houston Astros rep the AL in the World Series
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Astros' Dusty Baker retires: A look at his 26 years as a manager: A look at notable events in the managerial career of Dusty Baker, who is retiring after four ...
houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/astros/article/dusty-baker-retires-managerial-timeline-18448328.php
Astros fans' biggest villains: Where Rangers' Adolis Garcia ranks: The Astros' run of playoff success has led to plenty of villains in the eyes of Houston sports ...
houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/astros/article/houston-astros-fans-villain-hate-boo-adolis-garcia-18446778.php
Will the Texas Rangers please PLEASE knock off the Astros?: Houston is in its 7th straight ALCS and the rest of the baseball world is looking for new blood
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Alex Bregman Trolls Astros Haters While Celebrating Another AL West Title: Bregman loves playing the villain.
si.com/mlb/2023/10/01/alex-bregman-trolls-astros-haters-celebrating-another-al-west-title
Quick Glance: Astros Win AL West Title with Victory over Diamondbacks
- The Houston Astros claimed the American League West title by defeating the Arizona Diamondbacks in a three-game sweep.
- The Astros' win, combined with the Texas Rangers' loss, secured them the AL West championship.
- The division title is Houston's sixth in the last seven years, earning them a bye in the wild-card round.
- The Diamondbacks scored only two runs in the entire series against the Astros.
Evan Carter the Magnificent shows out again in Rangers' Game 1 win: The 21-year-old Carter wowed again in the Rangers 3-2 win.
dallasnews.com/sports/rangers/2023/10/07/rangers-game-1-win-became-just-another-playoff-stage-for-evan-carter-the-magnificent/
‘Stinkin cheaters’ vs. ‘Fake fans’: Astros and Rangers fans sound off on the rivalry
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Homer-happy Rangers go back-to-back-to-back to beat Angels, win sixth straight: Adolis Garcia, Mitch Garver and Nathaniel Lowe come to the Rangers' rescue.
dallasnews.com/sports/rangers/2023/09/26/homer-happy-rangers-go-back-to-back-to-back-to-beat-angels-win-sixth-straight/
Astros' Yordan Alvarez elbow injury: Nothing to worry about: Yordan Alvarez only played in left field twice in his final 14 starts of the regular season ...
houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/astros/article/astros-yordan-alvarez-left-field-elbow-injury-dh-18411274.php
Ranking Astros biggest rivals: Rangers not Houston's most-hated team: A lot of teams and their fans despise the Astros, but Houston fans have quite a few teams ...
houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/astros/article/houston-astros-biggest-rivals-rangers-yankees-18423838.php
Texas Rangers see a bright future but taking nothing for granted: Picked in the middle of the AL, Texas has a young core and bright future but focused on winning ...
houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/astros/article/texas-rangers-houston-astros-alcs-18441393.php
Texas Rangers claim playoff berth, play for West Division title on Sunday: Rangers beat the Seattle Mariners, can win the American League West with a win on ...
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Rangers cling to victory over Mariners, reclaim first place in AL West: “For a big lead, we had a lot of drama tonight,” Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said ...
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Mariners win to wreck Rangers' AL West title hopes: George Kirby pitched six scoreless innings as the Seattle Mariners defeated visiting Texas 1-0 in the ...
reuters.com/sports/baseball/mariners-win-dent-rangers-al-west-title-hopes-2023-10-01/
Diamondbacks vs. Rangers World Series Preview: Predictions, pitching matchups and more
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Quick Glance: Diamondbacks Shock Phillies in Game 7, Advance to World Series
- Corbin Carroll goes 3 for 4 with 2 RBIs and 2 runs to lead the Diamondbacks to victory in Game 7 of the NLCS.
- Diamondbacks reach the World Series for the first time in 22 years.
- Bryce Harper and the Phillies left to question how they let another World Series trip slip away.
- Diamondbacks relief pitcher Kevin Ginkel celebrates the final out in the ninth inning of Game 7 against the Phillies.
Houston Astros: Mauricio Dubon's walk-off keeps team in first place: Desperately needing a win, the Astros rallied late to beat the Orioles on Mauricio Dubón's ...
houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/astros/article/astros-walk-off-orioles-series-finale-game-recap-18377610.php
Quick Glance: Houston Astros: Urgent Action Required as Losses Continue
- The Astros' lead in the American League West is now alarmingly narrow.
- Experienced players are becoming more urgent after another loss to Baltimore on Tuesday.
- The A’s and Royals have each won the first two games of their series, leaving Houston to salvage the remaining games to avoid a sweep.
- Following Tuesday’s loss, the Astros must repeat their performance against the Orioles, who are still competing for the AL East title and a playoff bye.
Houston Astros' AL West champagne celebration: 8 funniest moments: The Astros had a good time after coming back to top the Texas Rangers for another American ...
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Astros stars as horror movie villains: Mark DeRosa makes his picks: Since the Astros play so well in October, MLB Network's Mark DeRosa came up with a horror ...
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Houston Astros: Rotation set for critical Seattle series: Justin Verlander will start the opener for Houston against the Mariners, followed by Cristian Javier ...
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Astros enter crunch time in tight AL West division race: After a lost homestand, the Astros go on the road for their last six games, starting with Monday’s ...
houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/astros/article/houston-astros-crunch-time-tight-al-west-race-18386114.php
Houston Astros playoff info: Tickets, merchandise, watch parties: The Astros are back in the playoffs, which means tickets and postseason merchandise are on sale ...
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Rangers, Mariners meet again with AL West, wild card on the line: Julio Rodriguez is unquestionably the Seattle Mariners' star.
reuters.com/sports/baseball/rangers-mariners-meet-again-with-al-west-wild-card-line-2023-09-30/
Quick Glance: Crawford leads Mariners to victory over Rangers, keeping playoff hopes alive
- Mariners win against Rangers, staying in the playoff race
- Crawford identified as potential captain of the Mariners
- Rangers have lead in AL West ahead of Houston and Seattle
- Crawford receives standing ovation after hitting a home run
Texas Rangers fall to Seattle, will open playoffs at Tampa Bay in AL Wild Card round on Tuesday
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Mariners pitcher George Kirby struck by baseball thrown by fan from stands: Mariners pitcher George Kirby was hit by a baseball that was thrown from the stands ...
usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/mariners/2023/09/27/george-kirby-hit-by-baseball-thrown-from-stands/70978061007/
Mariners tighten AL playoff races by blasting Rangers: J.P. Crawford hit a grand slam and Ty France and Josh Rojas added solo homers as the Seattle Mariners ...
reuters.com/sports/baseball/mariners-tighten-al-playoff-races-by-blasting-rangers-2023-09-30/
Houston Astros' Yordan Alvarez says team must 'flip that switch': With eight games left, Houston has fallen out of first in the AL West and is currently the last ...
houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/astros/article/houston-astros-yordan-alvarez-stretch-run-18384076.php
Quick Glance: Houston Astros need to flip the switch
- With only eight games remaining, Houston has slipped from the top spot in the AL West and currently holds the last wild-card position.
- Friday's game marked Houston's seventh loss in their last 10 games.
- Yordan Alvarez has a batting average of 7-for-34.
- Alvarez emphasized the need to flip the switch and enter playoff mode.
Phil Nevin out as Los Angeles Angels manager as playoff drought continues: Phil Nevin ended his Angels tenure at 119-149 as the team has yet to make it back to ...
usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/angels/2023/10/02/phil-nevin-out-los-angeles-angels-manager/71038712007/
MLB Playoff Push: September swing has Blue Jays back in post-season picture: For the Blue Jays, starting this week out strong will be important ...
sportsnet.ca/mlb/mlb-playoff-push-september-swing-has-blue-jays-back-in-post-season-picture/
Speedster Esteury Ruiz bids to steal win for Athletics vs. Angels: With both teams destined for the bottom two spots in the American League West ...
reuters.com/sports/baseball/speedster-esteury-ruiz-bids-steal-win-athletics-vs-angels-2023-09-30/
Mariners face Rangers with chance to gain ground in tight AL West: The Texas Rangers will go for a three-game sweep against the visiting Seattle Mariners on ...
reuters.com/sports/baseball/mariners-face-rangers-with-chance-gain-ground-tight-al-west-2023-09-24/
MLB power rankings: Astros in danger of blowing AL West crown - and playoff berth
usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2023/09/25/mlb-power-rankings-houston-astros-september-collapse/70954657007/
2023 MLB playoffs schedule: Postseason bracket, game times for wild-card series: It's October which means postseason baseball. The Astros try to become the first ...
usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/playoffs/2023/10/01/mlb-playoffs-schedule-bracket-2023-tv-times/71021844007/
Who's the worst MLB owner, Anaheim’s Moreno or Oakland’s Fisher?: Which pro sports owner is the more instructive California failure — the failed heir fleeing ...
sfchronicle.com/opinion/openforum/article/worst-owner-baseball-anaheims-moreno-oaklands-18394904.php
MLB's final 10 days in the American League will be pure chaos: The Texas Rangers-Seattle Mariners series could determine who clinches the final Wild Card spot
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Mariners fans probably have some good suggestions on what Jerry Dipoto can do with his 54 percent
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The three most important series left for the Texas Rangers: The Rangers woke up on Wednesday on the outside looking in on the postseason, but they have ...
dallasnews.com/sports/rangers/2023/09/06/now-chasing-a-playoff-spot-herere-the-three-most-important-series-left-for-the-rangers/
An 8-hit 5th inning, and a second-deck blast from Yordan Alvarez propels the Houston Astros to a win over the Padres.
The Astros now lead the AL West by 1 ... Show more
For the first time all season, the Houston Astros are in sole possession of first place in the AL West 🍿👀
Astros, Mariners start three-game series battling for playoff spots: This past weekend might have determined how the American League West was won.
reuters.com/sports/baseball/astros-mariners-start-three-game-series-battling-playoff-spots-2023-09-25/
Diamondbacks to play Brewers in wild-card series: The Diamondbacks will not be going into the postseason on the highest of notes, but they at least know now ...
azcentral.com/story/sports/mlb/diamondbacks/2023/10/01/arizona-diamondbacks-houston-astros-news-updates-sunday-season-finale/70897537007/
Mariners finish off sweep of Royals and sit alone in first place in the AL West: The Mariners completed a sweep of the Royals with a 3-2 win in the finale ...
seattletimes.com/sports/mariners/mariners-finish-off-sweep-of-royals-and-sit-alone-in-first-place-in-the-al-west/
Red-hot Dodgers sweep Mariners: Jason Heyward went 3-for-5 with a home run and a double as the Los Angeles Dodgers shook off any after-effects of clinching the ...
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Quick Glance: Dodgers secure 10th NL West title in 11 years with 6-2 win over Mariners in 11 innings
- Max Muncy's single in the 11th inning secures the lead and the win for the Dodgers.
- The Dodgers once again prove to be the class of the division and clinch the crown early.
- The Mariners miss the opportunity to make up ground in the AL West race while the Dodgers solidify their playoff position.
Astros' Martín Maldonado condemns online harassment of his family: Astros catcher Martin Maldonado shared a post on social media from his wife about how she gets ...
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