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Tuesday Bantering: Jays Notes

I don’t know about any of you, but I’ve talked more people about the Blue Jays today than ever in my life. I were my Jays’ jersey (my signed by Brett Lawrie one) and every person wanted to talk about yesterday’s game. Even small children wanted to talk about it. Sportsnet tell us that it […]

Dear Tim (again)

Hey Tim, Last time I wrote* was to exalt. Today it’s in desolation. Mariners baseball, huh? Last night, your Seattle Mariners lost Game 7 of the ALCS to the Toronto Blue Jays. I refuse to get into bullpen management discourse with you again, but suffice to say that it was a heartbreaker. That’s kind of […]

J.R. House

Which team had better results from their third base coach?  What I wanted to compare was what happened when the third base coach sent runners home.  I found three statistics that seemed relevant. Outs on base at home. First, I tip my cap to Jim McLennan for mentioning this statistic from Baseball Reference. It includes […]

Sheldon Keefe on the look of the Leafs post-Mitch Marner: “They’re able to spread it around, get greater depth, and change the identity of the group” 

Ahead of the Leafs vs. Devils matchup, New Jersey head coach Sheldon Keefe discussed the Blue Jays advancing to the World Series, the Leafs’ lineup post-Mitch Marner, and his own team’s start to the season. What was it like watching the Jays game last night? Keefe: It was great fun. It brought me back to […] The post Sheldon Keefe on the look of the Leafs post-Mitch Marner: “They’re able to spread it around, get greater depth, and change the identity of the group”  appeared first on Maple Le...

Winter Leagues have begun

The 2025-2026 winter league baseball games have begun. The Mexican Pacific League, Dominican Winter League and Venezuelan Winter League all began their schedules on Oct. 15. The Puerto Rican League begins on Nov. 7. All four leagues continue playing their schedules through Dec. 30, with the playoffs beginning Jan. 2. The Caribbean World Series will […]

Craig Berube on what the Maple Leafs can learn from the Blue Jays: “The guys are seeing the emotion and the team camaraderie of the Jays… They’re a very tight-knit group”

Ahead of Tuesday’s game vs. the Devils, Craig Berube discussed the Blue Jays advancing to the World Series and reuniting Max Domi with Auston Matthews ahead of the matchup against New Jersey. Morning Skate Lines – October 21 Berube confirms Leafs going with this lineup tonight: Knies – Matthews – DomiMaccelli – Tavares – NylanderJoshua […] The post Craig Berube on what the Maple Leafs can learn from the Blue Jays: “The guys are seeing the emotion and the team camaraderie of the Jays… They’re...

Angels Hire Kurt Suzuki As Manager

3:30pm: The Angels have officially announced their hiring of Suzuki as the new manager. 12:05pm: The Angels’ managerial search is over, as the New York Post’s Jon Heyman reports that former big league catcher and current Halos special assistant Kurt Suzuki has been hired as the team’s new bench boss. Suzuki was one of multiple…

Week 8 Cobs: Banana Suits, Butt Slaps and AI Slop

It’s that time of the week again. Grab your banana suit and enjoy these cob nominations. Memphis The Tigers were undefeated. The Blazers have an interim head coach. The unthinkable happens. Florida State Seminoles went to The Farm and got whacked. Was the wrong Norvell fired on Sunday? This is a bit embarrassing. Miami Quarterback […]

Foster Griffin is Coming Back to MLB, Could Make Sense as a Cubs Target

Here’s an arm to keep in the back of your mind this offseason as the Chicago Cubs consider multiple additions to the pitching staff. Foster Griffin, 30, is a former Royals prospect and long-time minor leaguer who had to head to Japan in his late-20s to get a real shot at playing at the highest level. There, he dominated over the last three seasons, and is now looking to come back to MLB as a free agent, per Jon Heyman . Although I can’t speak to how well Griffin’s stuff will translat...

Franmil Reyes Signs Multi-Year Deal With NPB’s Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters

Former big leaguer Franmil Reyes has signed a multi-year contract with the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters of Nippon Professional Baseball, according to reports out of Japan (hat tip to Yakyu Cosmopolitan).  Reyes has the spent the last two seasons with the Fighters, both on one-year contracts.  The club initially offered him a multi-year deal last winter…

Who are you rooting for to win the World Series?

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Orioles fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Before the postseason even began, I was rooting for the Mets because of Cedric Mullins. They […]

Boilers in the NFL: Week 7

A few good games from former Boilermakers this week. Check out who: Gus Hartwig – Jets – ReserveVs PanthersDNP Marcus Mbow – Giants – Active RosterAt BroncosDNP Tyrone Tracy Jr – Giants – Active RosterAt Broncos28 snaps (28 offense, 0 special teams), 9 rushes, 46 yards, 1 touchdown Sanoussi Kane – Ravens – Active RosterBYE […]

Virginia Tech vs. Louisville Football Game Tickets, Venue, Start Time – Nov. 1

The Virginia Tech Hokies face a fellow ACC foe when they visit the No. 19 Louisville Cardinals at Lane Stadium on Saturday, November 1, 2025. Hoping to attend this game in person? College football tickets are available on Vivid Seats . Virginia Tech vs. Louisville Tickets & How to Watch Info Tickets: Get tickets to this game on Vivid Seats Game date: Saturday, November 1, 2025 Game time: 3 p.m. ET Location: Blacksburg, Virginia Venue: Lane Stadium TV channel: The CW Virgi...

Padres Interview Brian Esposito For Managerial Job

The Padres’ managerial search has reached the interview stage, as The Athletic’s Dennis Lin reports that the club spoke with bench coach Brian Esposito on Monday.  The 46-year-old Esposito is the first candidate known to have an interview in the books with the Padres, though the team may have already sat down with other internal…

Arizona Fall League Week 2 Recap

The second week of the Arizona Fall League is now in the books! As a reminder, the Yankees’ representatives this year for the Mesa Solar Sox are Bryce Cunningham, Cade Smith, Brady Kirtner, Coby Morales, Hueston Morrill, Manuel Palencia, Adam Stone, and Enmanuel Tejeda. Here’s how they performed this past week, as compared to Week […]

Tuesday afternoon Cardinal news and notes

—Spread check: Louisville by 25.5. —The Athletic has Louisville at No. 17 in its weekly ranking of all 136 FBS teams. —The Cards also check in at No. 17 in ESPN’s strength of record metric. —The Barking Crow’s simulator gives Louisville a 35 percent chance of making the College Football Playoff. —The first couple days […]

Angels hire Suzuki, per reports

The Anaheim Angels are hiring long-time former major league catcher Kurt Suzuki as their new manager, per multiple reports. Suzuki has been a special assistant to general manager Perry Minasian the past three years, meaning both A.L. West teams who have made managerial changes this month have replaced their 70-something year old veteran managers with […]

VOTE: Who is the Yankees’ biggest free agent priority?

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across Major League Baseball. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Yankees fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The World Series is set and the Yankees are stuck on the outside looking in […]