#CardCorner: 1988 Topps Jim Gott
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Sat, 2026-10-24 10:50
Selected by the Blue Jays in the 1981 Rule 5 Draft, Jim Gott transitioned from starting pitcher to reliever with the Pirates and became a successful set-up man and stopper.
Craig Muder
As future Hall of Fame manager Jim Leyland worked to revive the Pittsburgh Pirates in the late 1980s, one of the final pieces of the puzzle was finding a reliable closer.
Then on Aug. 3, 1987, the Pirates made a seemingly unde...
Reggie rises to the top with A’s
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Wed, 2026-10-21 10:45
On Oct. 21, 1973, Reggie Jackson was named the World Series Most Valuable Player after leading the Oakland A’s to their second straight title.
Craig Muder
In a World Series that featured controversy throughout seven hotly contested games, Reggie Jackson rose above the tumult to lead the Oakland Athletics to another title.
For Jackson, it was another postseason success in a career that was defined by October ...
The Rays are one win away from their first World Series appearance since the pandemic-shortened 2020 season. The teams play Game 6 without an off day, with the schedule compressed due to Friday’s rainout. A Rays win tonight means no baseball until Friday, when Game 1 of the World Series will be played in Milwaukee. […]
The Tampa Bay Rays enter Game 6 of the American League Championship Series against the Cleveland Guardians one win away from capturing their third AL pennant. After the teams split the first two games of the best-of-seven series in Tampa Bay, the Rays won two of three in Cleveland. A third consecutive victory would send […]
The Atlanta Braves season may be over, but there is still a lot of baseball yet to be played. The Cleveland Guardians are on the brink of elimination in their hope of winning their first World Series since 1948 and they will be facing the Tampa Bay Rays in search of their first ever World […]
Los Angeles Dodgers free agent reliever Alex Vesia sent a message to Dodger fans before heading into free agency this offseason. Vesia played all but five games of his MLB career thus far with the Dodgers, spending his last six MLB seasons in Los Angeles. He has a 2.66 ERA through 367 games with the […] The post Dodgers’ Free Agent Sends Heartfelt Message to Fans appeared first on LA Sports Report.
Dan Orlovsky didn’t hold back his critiques toward Sean McVay and the Los Angeles Rams’ struggles following their 18-16 loss to the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. Los Angeles entered the campaign with Super Bowl expectations, having reached the NFC Championship game last season. Despite boasting an elite offense while retooling the defense with key players, […]
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Cowboys Former Browns HC Mike Pettine spoke at length about joining the Cowboys to assist DC Christian Parker as the team continued to struggle against the Packers on Sunday Night Football. “When somebody you care about reaches out, I just felt I just needed to answer the call,” Mike Pettine said, via The Athletic. “I […]
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Former St. Louis Cardinals starter, Jack Flaherty, makes a ton of sense for the Cardinals to sign in free agency to strengthen their rotation and allow them to trade a different starter from their roster.
The Chicago White Sox have, in theory, four starters under contract, but probably need two veterans.
The series heads back to Tampa Bay, where the Rays can close it out after taking a 3-2 series lead yesterday. Let’s talk about it.
Aaron Donald reignited interest in a return following an earth-rattling trade to start June. His Los Angeles Rams adding reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett sparked his comeback journey. But he’s spending Monday picking up the pieces from the Arizona Cardinals loss. And likely wondering what he really got himself into inside […]
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With the New York Yankees’ playoff struggles impacting them once again in another disappointing postseason exit, all eyes have been on whether the team would move on from manager Aaron Boone. As the Yankees’ future of Boone and even Brian Cashman are in conversation within the baseball world once again, this MLB insider gives a […]
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Yankees scapegoats still in limbo as Aaron Boone returns as manager
With the Los Angeles Dodgers getting swept by the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLCS, the team heads into the winter looking to retool to get back to World Series contention. As the Dodgers enter a crucial offseason, this MLB insider would go over what the team needs to improve and a trade that could bring […]
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Despite a disappointing playoff sweep at the hands of the Tampa Bay Rays, the New York Yankees are bringing back Aaron Boone in 2027.
John Harbaugh understands there is frustration within the New York Giants’ running back room. However, he wants someone to come out of the fray and shine as the top rusher. Harbaugh is going through his first year at the helm for the Giants following a long stint with the Baltimore Ravens. He looks to lead […]
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The Yankees will be standing pat in the dugout, as the Bergen Record’s Pete Caldera reports that Aaron Boone will be returning for his tenth season as the team’s manager. Boone was already under contract for 2027, which will be the final season of the two-year, $10.5MM extension he signed in February 2025. There wasn’t […]
Boone is entering the final year of his contract in 2027.
The Los Angeles Rams suffered three long-term injuries to key position player groups during their loss to the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. The post Rams Get Devastating Injury News on Multiple Stars appeared first on LA Sports Report.
As Missouri men’s basketball prepares for the upcoming season, head coach Dennis Gates and the Tigers took time after practice to speak with the media. There’s a mix of experienced returners and talented newcomers, including highly touted freshman Jason Crowe Jr., while veteran leaders Trent Pierce and Cord Stansberry are helping reinforce the culture and […]
How to watch Guardians at Rays ALCS Game 6 at Tropicana Field on Monday: first pitch at 7:08 p.m. CT on TBS, truTV and HBO Max, with Tampa Bay leading the series 3-2.
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The star-studded list of players potentially included in this year's MLB Debut Patch chase include Konnor Griffin, Munetaka Murakami and more.
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Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NCAA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Missouri fans and fans across the country. Entering their bye week, the Missouri Tigers are currently 5-2 (2-2 SEC) on the season. Coming off a rough 31-3 loss on the road to Ole […]
Veteran wide receiver Davante Adams sustained a non-contact injury during the Los Angeles Rams’ 18-16 Week 6 loss to the Arizona Cardinals. On Monday, he was given a rather brutal injury timeline after being diagnosed with a ruptured hamstring. Reports indicate that the 33-year-old will be out for the next six to 10 weeks. That […]
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