Tragedy struck the Major League Baseball umpiring community this weekend, as a longtime umpire has died suddenly at 52, according to multiple reports. Major League Baseball has confirmed that Eric Cooper, an Iowa native with two-plus decades of umpiring experience, has passed away. Cooper was a 21-year MLB umpiring veteran. Major League Baseball released the […]
Read MorePhotos: Kate Upton’s Reaction To The Astros’ Win Is Going Viral
The Houston Astros clinched a World Series berth in about the best way possible on Saturday night, with Jose Altuve bashing a walk-off home run off Aroldis Chapman with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning. The home run sent Minute Maid Park into a frenzy, as the Astros are going to the […]
Read MoreJose Altuve Sends Astros To World Series With Walk-Off 2-Run Homer vs. Aroldis Chapman
The Houston Astros are headed to the World Series for the second time in three years. Jose Altuve hit a walk-off two-run home run in the bottom of the ninth inning of Game 6 to secure the win. In the top half of the ninth, Yankees first baseman D.J. LeMahieu provided some heroics, hitting a […]
Read MoreD.J. LeMahieu Just Hit A Game-Tying 2-Run Homer In The 9th Inning Of Game 6
The New York Yankees were down to their final two outs against the Houston Astros on Sunday night, but they got a burst of offense right when they needed it. First baseman D.J. LeMahieu just tied the game up with a home run to right field. LeMahieu’s shot came off Roberto Osuna with one out […]
Read MoreYankees Announce Their Starting Lineup For Game 6 vs. Astros
For the second night in a row, the New York Yankees are facing elimination against the Houston Astros. With the first pitch set for later tonight, the AL East champions announced their starting lineup. On Friday, the Yankees relied on an offensive surge in the first inning to win Game 5. DJ LeMahieu crushed a leadoff […]
Read MoreYankees, Astros Announce Pitching Plans For Game 6
With their backs against the wall on Friday night, the New York Yankees responded with a 4-1 win over the Houston Astros. Not only did the AL East champions regain momentum, but they kept their hopes of making the World Series alive. After three-straight games of nearly zero production at the plate, the Yankees woke […]
Read MoreYankees Fans Chanted “F*** Altuve” So Loud You Could Hear It On The Broadcast Friday Night
The Yankees won Game 5 on Friday night to keep their hopes alive of playing in the World Series this year. Unfortunately, another unfortunate moment relating to the team’s fans went viral during the game. Just one day removed from a story about Yankees fans making fun of pitcher Zack Greinke’s mental health, supporters of […]
Read MoreYankees Announce Their Starting Lineup For Game 5 vs. Astros
With the New York Yankees on the brink of elimination tonight against the Houston Astros, their lineup is going to get a much-needed boost. The Bronx Bombers were anemic on offense last night in a must-win scenario. Outside of DJ LeMahieu, the offense didn’t bring much to the plate. Houston has three chances now to […]
Read MoreBryce Harper Has Weighed In On The Nationals’ World Series Run
Losing Bryce Harper in free agency would destroy most teams, but instead the Washington Nationals have made an improbable run to the World Series without the All-Star outfielder. Despite facing a red-hot Cardinals team in the NLCS, the Nationals only needed four games to win the series. Washington has relied on starting pitching and timely […]
Read MoreOne Yankees Fan Was Ejected As Fans Heckled Zack Greinke For His Anxiety Issues
The New York Yankees have some of the most passionate fans in baseball. Unfortunately, they also have some of the dumbest. According to a report by Brendan Kuty of NJ Advance Media, a fan was ejected from the game before it even started for criticizing Houston Astros starter Zack Greinke as he warmed up in […]
Read MoreVideo Of Injured CC Sabathia Leaving Yankees Game Is Heartbreaking
It’s very possible that baseball fans witnessed CC Sabathia pitch for the final time on Thursday night. Unfortunately for the future Hall of Famer, he left the field with an injury in Game 4 of the ALCS. Sabathia has found success everywhere he’s been in the MLB. Prior to joining the New York Yankees, the […]
Read MoreThere Are ALCS Viewers Ripping Joe Buck On Twitter Even Though He’s Not Calling The Game
Joe Buck is actually not calling Game 4 of the ALCS tonight on FS1, but he’s still getting some vitriol from viewers who think is. Buck was on the call for the first three games of the Yankees-Astros series, but tonight is in Denver calling Broncos-Chiefs for FOX. Joe Davis is filling in for him […]
Read MoreAstros Manager A.J. Hinch Addresses Cheating Allegations
It wouldn’t be postseason baseball without rumors of sign stealing and discussion of tipping pitches. The Houston Astros have been the subject of accusations this month. According to SNY’s Andy Martino, the Astros and New York Yankees’ dugouts engaged in a shouting match during Game 1. The Yankees apparently were unnerved by a reported “whistling” […]
Read MoreESPN Insider Has Update On Yankees Star Giancarlo Stanton
The New York Yankees got a shock before Game 2 of the ALCS when Giancarlo Stanton was scratched from the game. A quad injury kept him out for the next two games, and the Yankees fell to a 2-1 series deficit against the Astros. But it looks like Stanton may not be gone for much […]
Read MoreYankees Announce Their Lineup For Game 4 vs. Astros
Down 2-1 in the best-of-seven American League Championship Series, the New York Yankees are making some adjustments to their lineup ahead of tonight’s Game 4. New York announced its starting lineup moments ago. For the third straight game, Giancarlo Stanton is not in it. Stanton hasn’t played since Game 1 due to a quad issue. […]
Read MoreHouston Astros Outfielder Rips Yankees Fans After Game 3
The Houston Astros took back control of the ALCS on Tuesday night, with a huge 4-1 win against the New York Yankees in Game 3 at Yankee Stadium. Astros outfielder Josh Reddick played a huge role in the win. In the second inning, Reddick homered off of laboring Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino, to push […]
Read MoreBreaking: Joe Maddon Has Been Hired By The Los Angeles Angels
The Major League Baseball coaching carousel has made its first major stop today. Former Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon has been hired the Los Angeles Angels. Los Angeles officially announced that they have agreed to terms with Maddon to be their new manager. Former manager Brad Ausmus was fired on September 30 after one year […]
Read MoreTonight’s Yankees-Astros ALCS Game 4 Has Been Postponed
Game 4 of the ALCS between the New York Yankees and Houston Astros, scheduled for tonight at Yankee Stadium, has been postponed due to impending inclement weather. Major storms are expected to hit the Northeast later today. As a result, MLB has decided to call off the game. Game 4 will now be held tomorrow […]
Read MoreLos Angeles Angels Reportedly ‘Close’ To Hiring Joe Maddon As Manager
Joe Maddon-to-LA has been a move that most people expected would happen, and it looks like it is on the verge of becoming official. According to MLB Network’s Jon Heyman, the Los Angeles Angels are close to hiring Maddon as the team’s new manager. The Angels previously fired Brad Ausmus after one season as skipper. […]
Read MoreNationals Take Shot At Bryce Harper After Sweeping NLCS
On Tuesday night, the Washington Nationals clinched the National League Championship Series by sweeping the St. Louis Cardinals with a 7-4 win. Immediately after the win, fans all had the same thought in mind – Bryce Harper. Months after leaving the Nationals, Harper watched as the team swept the Cardinals to cinch a spot in […]
Read MoreVideo: Cardinals Make Disastrous Error In Game 4 Of The NLCS
The Washington Nationals are just one game away from the World Series. The pressure is on, but the ball-club is embracing the moment. In Game 4 of the NLCS on Tuesday night, the Nationals got off to a fast start, scoring seven runs in the bottom of the first. One of those runs came at […]
Read MoreYankees-Astros Delayed After Home Plate Umpire Hit By 2 Pitches
On Tuesday afternoon, the New York Yankees hosted Game 3 of the American League Championship Series against the Houston Astros. In one of the most-anticipated match-ups in recent MLB playoff history, the Yankees and Astros delivered in the first two games. After splitting the first two games in Houston, the series shifted to New York. […]
Read MoreInjury Update For New York Yankees Star Giancarlo Stanton
Giancarlo Stanton missed Game 2 of the American League Championship Series with an injury, though it was expected that he could return to the lineup in Game 3 following the off day. It appears that Stanton is still too hurt to play, though. The Yankees have announced their starting lineup for this afternoon’s game against […]
Read MoreESPN Reportedly Considering Changes To ‘Sunday Night Baseball’
As the MLB playoffs are in full swing, ESPN is reportedly considering different ways to upgrade its coverage for Sunday Night Baseball. The current broadcast trio for ESPN consists of Jessica Mendoza, Alex Rodriguez and Matt Vasgersian. Although ratings went up for the Worldwide Leader In Sports, the company is reportedly thinking about making a few […]
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