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Fantasy baseball: November buzz about Ohtani, De La Cruz and more
Sure, the 2023 season, postseason included, is fully in the books, wrapped up with the Texas Rangers’ World Series Game 5 win on Nov. 1. But for us fantasy analysts, 2024 is already firmly in our sights. For this columnist, it began with the all-too-early rankings — both points-based and rotisserie! — immediately following the […]
Continue readingRangers haul in Silver Slugger Awards, including team honor
More Teams. More Games. The Texas Rangers parade through Arlington after winning their first World Series in franchise history. (1:06) Corey Seager and Marcus Semien of the World Series champion Texas Rangers won Silver Slugger Awards on Thursday night, while the team received the first American League Offensive Team of the Year honor. Louisville Slugger […]
Continue readingSources: Mets hiring Yankees coach Carlos Mendoza as manager
More Teams. More Games. David Schoenfield reacts to the Mets hiring Carlos Mendoza as their manager. (1:03) The New York Mets are hiring Carlos Mendoza as their new manager, sources told ESPN on Monday. Mendoza, 43, comes to Queens after spending 15 years with the Yankees in multiple roles, including managing in the low minor […]
Continue readingArenado’s streak of consecutive 3B Gold Gloves ends at 10
The St. Louis Cardinals third baseman was not among the three finalists announced Wednesday. Pittsburgh’s Ke’Bryan Hayes, Colorado’s Ryan McMahon and Atlanta’s Austin Riley are contending for the award, which will be announced Nov. 5. Players who won last year and are among the 2023 finalists are Cleveland second baseman Andrés Giménez and left fielder […]
Continue readingMets fire Buck Showalter after disappointing season
More Teams. More Games. Francisco Alvarez rips two home runs, including a grand slam that puts the Mets way out in front of the Phillies. (0:50) NEW YORK — For the fifth time in six years, the New York Mets are in the market for a manager. Buck Showalter was fired Sunday after a disappointing […]
Continue readingWhat to watch on final day of 2023 MLB regular season
More Teams. More Games. Tanner Scott strikes out Endy Rodriguez as the Marlins celebrate clinching their fourth playoff berth in franchise history. (0:30) Chaos? Not quite. Just a couple of days ago, it looked like we would have a wild final day of the MLB season. Even heading into Saturday, we still had the possibility […]
Continue readingFantasy baseball pitcher rankings, lineup advice for Saturday’s MLB games
More Teams. More Games. Marlins lefty Jesus Luzardo approaches 200 strikeouts for the season and he should fare better versus the Brewers this time. Video by Eric Karabell (0:40) Look for our fantasy baseball starting pitcher rankings, hitter upgrades and downgrades daily to help you make smart fantasy baseball lineup decisions and for MLB betting […]
Continue readingSources: Mets hiring David Stearns as president of baseball operations
Stearns, 38, has long been rumored to take over the Mets after stepping down as Brewers president after the 2022 season and will officially begin his five-year deal in early October, after the regular season ends, sources told ESPN. A New York native who grew up a Mets fan, Stearns was denied permission by the […]
Continue readingMLB Power Rankings Week 23: Which NLWC team has the edge?
More Teams. More Games. Jeff Passan and David Schoenfield examine the battle for the final National League Wild-Card spot between the Reds, Giants, Marlins and Diamondbacks. (2:59) There are four power rankings left to go in the 2023 season, and while certain teams — such as the Braves — have cemented their position in the […]
Continue readingMets’ Pete Alonso passes 40-HR mark to join exclusive club
NEW YORK — Pete Alonso put himself in some powerful company on Sunday. The All-Star slugger homered twice and drove in four runs, reaching 40 homers and 100 RBIs for the second consecutive season as the New York Mets beat the first-place Seattle Mariners 6-3. Alonso hit an RBI single in the first inning before […]
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