#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.
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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.
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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 Mets and Kevin Long will meet tomorrow to discuss a possible role on the coaching staff, according to Mike Puma of the New York Post. Long is a familiar face in Queens, as he previously worked as the Mets’ hitting coach during the 2015-17 seasons. It’s logical to assume that Long is a candidate […]
Only Ketel Marte knows if he’s a truly a trade candidate or not, as the ball is in the second baseman’s court when it comes to approving a deal. Marte gained 10-and-5 status back in April, so after accumulating 10 years of MLB service time and spending the last five years with one team, the […]
The Rays can win their third pennant in club history if they win at home tonight. The Guardians will need a win to force a Game 7. Rays slugger Yandy Diaz has declared his team will win. Bold prediction? Hubris? More evidence that baseball is rigged? Reliever Shawn Armstrong (2-1, 4.58 ERA) will start for […]
Ryland's walk-off field goal was his career-high sixth made kick of the day. His previous career high was five made field goals in 2024 against the Minnesota Vikings.
Cleveland Guardians (2-3) vs. Tampa Bay Rays (3-2), 8:08 pm, FOX Shawn Armstrong vs. RHP Freddy Peralta The Rays can clinch their spot in the World Series with a win tonight. Cleveland briefly took a 2-1 lead in the series, but the Rays won the next two to come within one game of the pennant. […]
MLB Trade Rumors’ annual Offseason Outlook series is back, as we’re breaking down how all 30 teams may address their roster needs over the coming winter. The Offseason Outlooks are exclusive to Trade Rumors Front Office subscribers, and that link provides details on how to sign up for an annual membership. This is the series’ official […]
There’s never been a more deserved honor. From U of L: The University of Louisville will raise a banner in honor of longtime UofL administrator Kenny Klein on Jan. 2 during a ceremony at the Cardinals’ home game against Stanford, Vice President/Director of Athletics Josh Heird announced Monday. Klein will join several men’s basketball legends […]
With the New York Giants running back looking for someone to fill in that top spot, one would think the clear answer is Cam Skattebo, though the 34-27 loss to the New Orleans Saints featured a jam at the position. As Giants running back Najee Harris admitted confusion over the situation, head coach John Harbaugh […]
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Coach Sean McVay’s Los Angeles Rams are 2-4 and in danger of falling out of playoff contention heading into Week 7 after injures have ravaged them, including one to Davante Adams. Kicker Blake Grupe hit a 44-yard field goal in the Rams’ loss to the Cardinals but tore the ACL on his right knee, making […]
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Sato comes with big power and big question marks.
One game can define the Cleveland Guardians’ entire postseason, and there is no room left for mistakes. With their backs against the wall in the ALCS, the Guardians must find a way to overcome the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 6 or watch their World Series dreams crumble. Cleveland has already proved its ability to […]
The post EXCLUSIVE: Ex-Guardians Pro Nick Swisher Dishes Golden Advice to Cleveland as Elimination Threat Looms appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Chris Kamrani on BYU’s Big Win Over the Irish, Utes Survive @ CU, HOU @ Utah, RSL vs SKC + more first seen on ESPN700 Chris Kamrani on BYU’s Big Win Over the Irish, Utes Survive @ CU, HOU @ Utah, RSL vs SKC + […]
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Kevin Long was the Mets' hitting coach for three seasons.
By GLENN GUILBEAU, Tiger Rag Editor Lane Kiffin is neither a Road Warrior nor a Road Worrier. He may be 1-10 as a Southeastern Conference coach against ranked SEC teams on the road since 2009, [...]
The post Lane Kiffin Shrugs Off Tigers’ Road Woes … Both Losses By Combined 9 Points To Top 12 Teams That Are 11-2 appeared first on TigerRag.com .
The Rays are on the brink of the World Series!
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Follow the live stats from the Cleveland Guardians vs. Tampa Bay. Rays in Game 6 of the ALCS.
Another brilliant start by Rays right-hander Drew Rasmussen carried the Rays to victory in a decisive Game 5 in Cleveland that put the Rays in the driver’s seat as the series comes home to Tampa. The Guardians now face back-to-back elimination games, and while they should have ace Gavin Williams going on short rest on […]
Rays lineup Yandy Diaz – DHJonathan Aranda – 1BLiam Hicks – CJunior Caminero – 3BChandler Simpson – LFVictor Mesa – RFJonny DeLuca – CFRichie Palacios – 2BTaylor Walls – SS Freddy Peralta – RHP Guardians lineup Steven Kwan – LFJose Ramirez – 3BChase DeLauter – RFJo Adell – DHNathaniel Lowe – 1BTravis Bazzana – 2BPatrick […]
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The New York Giants have a quarterback decision to make, and head coach John Harbaugh is taking his time before deciding who will lead the offense into Sunday’s matchup against the Houston Texans. Following Sunday’s disappointing 34-27 loss to the New Orleans Saints, Harbaugh addressed the media Monday and made it clear that the competition […]
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For nine seasons, Aaron Boone has made the New York Yankees regular-season contenders. Yet reports Monday that he will return in 2027 show a franchise choosing continuity after another October letdown. This is the wrong choice for a team whose last World Series championship came in 2009. The numbers capture the contradiction. Boone owns a […]
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Last weekend, after the beatdown from the Detroit Lions, a lot of souls were searched and the Arizona Cardinals coaching staff had to rethink an area or two that needed to be addressed. Kicker wasn’t one of them, although Chad Ryland did miss a 53-yard field goal against the Lions. RELATED: RYLAND OUTSCORED THE RAMS […]
The Los Angeles Rams have placed kicker Blake Grupe on injured reserve after he suffered a torn ACL during the team’s 18-16 loss to the Arizona Cardinals in Week 6, the team announced Monday. Head coach Sean McVay confirmed the diagnosis, which will keep the 27-year-old out for the remainder of the season. Grupe joined […]
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