Giants’ Jobu Voodoo Doll Gets Locker as Win Streak Grows

10 months ago

Giants’ Jobu Voodoo Doll Gets Locker as Win Streak Grows

A Jobu doll from the movie Major League now has its own Giants locker, arriving mysteriously for Willy Adames. Since then, San Francisco has won 11 of 12, outscoring foes 94-49. Adames laughed, “I was scared!” but the team isn’t messing with it. Rafael Devers, Adames, Drew Gilbert, and Jung Hoo Lee have all surged at the plate.

By Tanish Chachra

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Aaron Judge Downplays Concerns in Right Field Return for Yankees

10 months ago

Aaron Judge Downplays Concerns in Right Field Return for Yankees

“I wouldn’t be in the outfield if I wasn’t able to make that throw,” Judge said after skipping a play at the plate in his first game back in right field since July 25. Returning from a flexor strain, he went up until nine innings. Batting .322 with 43 homers and 97 RBIs, he’s still an MVP frontrunner.

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Davey Johnson, World Series Champion Player and Mets Manager, Dies at 82

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Davey Johnson, World Series Champion Player and Mets Manager, Dies at 82

Johnson, who won titles as both Orioles infielder and Mets manager, has died at 82. A four-time All-Star and three-time Gold Glove, he played 1,435 MLB games before becoming the winningest Mets skipper (.588). Johnson also guided Baltimore to the 1996 ALCS and led Team USA to international medals. With 595 wins, Johnson has the most managerial wins for Mets.

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Aaron Boone Explains Giancarlo Stanton’s Day Off Decision

10 months ago

Aaron Boone Explains Giancarlo Stanton’s Day Off Decision

Stanton was “a little bit” of a consideration to play, Boone said, but the Yankees manager explained rest was planned. “Looking at the three days in Houston and the three days here, this was the day that kind of made the most sense.” Stanton remains part of New York’s lineup balance as the playoff race heats.

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Mariners Reinstating Victor Robles Adds Outfield Depth for Playoff Push

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Mariners Reinstating Victor Robles Adds Outfield Depth for Playoff Push

Robles is back for Seattle after serving a reduced suspension, giving the Mariners a defensive boost as they try to end a four-game skid. The veteran, hitting .263 in 57 ABs, stabilizes right field. “You don’t want to be in that situation again for three years in a row,” Teammate Cal Raleigh said, urging a playoff push.

By Tanish Chachra

Dodgers’ Tanner Scott Suffers Ninth Blown Save on Walk-Off vs. Orioles

10 months ago

Dodgers’ Tanner Scott Suffers Ninth Blown Save on Walk-Off vs. Orioles

Scott surrendered a two-out, 1-2 pitch homer to rookie Samuel Basallo at Camden Yards, handing Baltimore a 2-1 win and extending LA’s skid to four. Already with eight blown saves, Scott’s latest collapse left fans furious. Freddie Freeman drove in LA’s lone run as the Dodgers fell further behind Philadelphia in the race for a first-round bye.

By Nischay Rathore

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