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Breaking down the 1.3 seconds of mayhem before every NFL field goal
1 week ago

Breaking down the 1.3 seconds of mayhem before every NFL field goal

LA Times  

Peering into the distance, Joshua Karty needs a few seconds to settle himself. Special teams coordinator Chase Blackburn preached patience, saying: “We’ve got to work through it.” By mid-December, the Rams needed a victory over division-rival San Francisco to remain in playoff contention. “When I catch the ball and bring it back, when my elbow hits my knee, I know …

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All-MLB team 2024: Ohtani, Soto only repeat winners as Bowden picks the best at each position
1 month, 1 week ago

All-MLB team 2024: Ohtani, Soto only repeat winners as Bowden picks the best at each position

New York Times  

The league’s 2024 All-MLB team will be announced on Thursday, so it’s the perfect time to make my own picks for the best in baseball at each position. He finished in the 100th percentile in batting run value, xwOBA, xSLG, average exit velocity, barrel percentage, hard-hit rate and walk rate. He finished in the 99th percentile in batting run value …

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MLB front office check-in: Key offseason needs and goals for all 30 teams
1 month, 2 weeks ago

MLB front office check-in: Key offseason needs and goals for all 30 teams

New York Times  

One of the many things front office executives accomplish at the general managers’ meetings is to meet with their counterparts and learn each team’s needs and goals for the offseason. Astros GM Dana Brown: Keeping Alex Bregman is their “biggest priority.” Houston Astros Re-sign Alex Bregman, add a left-handed-hitting outfielder and a depth starter and improve the bullpen It will …

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Mookie Betts' sacrifices helped fuel Dodgers' World Series run
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Mookie Betts' sacrifices helped fuel Dodgers' World Series run

LA Times  

The defining moment of the Dodgers’ season went by almost completely unnoticed. “When guys like that do it,” manager Dave Roberts said, “everyone else has to fall in line, as far as whatever roles, wherever they hit in the order, if they play or start or don’t start.” During the past few weeks, Dodgers players forfeited time with their families …

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Kiké Hernández adds another homer to impressive October résumé: ‘He wants the moment’
2 months, 1 week ago

Kiké Hernández adds another homer to impressive October résumé: ‘He wants the moment’

LA Times  

Kiké Hernández celebrates in the dugout after his two-run home run in the sixth inning of Game 3 of the NLCS Wednesday. So even though Dodgers utility man Kiké Hernández felt like he barreled up a cut fastball from New York Mets reliever Reed Garrett in the top of the sixth, sending a high-arcing drive to deep left field, there …

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‘That’s why you keep working.’ How Mookie Betts snapped a slump at the perfect time
2 months, 3 weeks ago

‘That’s why you keep working.’ How Mookie Betts snapped a slump at the perfect time

LA Times  

Mookie Betts hits a two-run single in the seventh inning for the Dodgers in a 7-2 win over the San Diego Padres on Thursday. “That’s why you keep working, because you never know.” Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts celebrates with first base coach Clayton McCullough after hitting a seventh inning RBI single at Dodger Stadium on Thursday. Betts went hitless in …

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Isiah Kiner-Falefa has 3 hits to lead Pirates past Royals 4-3, avoid series sweep
3 months, 1 week ago

Isiah Kiner-Falefa has 3 hits to lead Pirates past Royals 4-3, avoid series sweep

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — Isiah Kiner-Falefa had three hits, including a go-ahead single in the fifth inning, as the Pittsburgh Pirates avoided a three-game sweep with a 4-3 win over the Kansas City Royals on Sunday. Billy Cook lined a single to left to start the fifth and scored from first on a hit and run when Kiner-Falefa shot one to center …

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Former Dodger Jason Heyward already making his mark with Astros
3 months, 1 week ago

Former Dodger Jason Heyward already making his mark with Astros

LA Times  

There are two outs and two baserunners in the top of the eighth inning of a World Series game in Dodger Stadium, the Houston Astros are down by two, and to the plate comes pinch-hitter Jason Heyward, whose last at-bat in Chavez Ravine produced a game-winning, pinch-hit three-run home run for the Dodgers on Aug. 20. “We’ve got a lot …

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Angels can’t overcome Tyler Anderson’s shaky start in loss to Astros
3 months, 1 week ago

Angels can’t overcome Tyler Anderson’s shaky start in loss to Astros

LA Times  

Angels starting pitcher Tyler Anderson delivers during the second inning of a 5-3 loss to the Houston Astros at Angel Stadium on Saturday. Justin Verlander picked up his first win since returning from a neck injury and Yordan Alvarez hit a go-ahead home run in the fifth inning as the Houston Astros defeated the Angels 5-3 on Saturday night. Verlander …

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Dodgers designate Jason Heyward for assignment to clear roster spot for Chris Taylor
4 months ago

Dodgers designate Jason Heyward for assignment to clear roster spot for Chris Taylor

LA Times  

Jason Heyward hit just.208 with a.682 on-base-plus-slugging percentage, six homers and 28 RBIs in 63 games in a platoon role for the Dodgers this season. On Tuesday night, Jason Heyward hit a go-ahead home run that manager Dave Roberts described “as probably the highlight of the season for me thus far.” Some 24 hours later, however, the Dodgers informed their …

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Pinch-hitter Jason Heyward delivers 3-run homer in 8th as Dodgers rally to beat Mariners 6-3
4 months ago

Pinch-hitter Jason Heyward delivers 3-run homer in 8th as Dodgers rally to beat Mariners 6-3

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Pinch-hitter Jason Heyward broke an eighth-inning tie with a three-run homer and the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied for a 6-3 victory over the reeling Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night. We didn’t quite get enough.” Mookie Betts tied it at 3 with two outs in the seventh on an RBI double down the left-field line off Muñoz, who …

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Jason Heyward’s pinch-hit, three-run homer lifts Dodgers past Mariners
4 months ago

Jason Heyward’s pinch-hit, three-run homer lifts Dodgers past Mariners

LA Times  

The Dodgers will face a difficult roster decision when utility man Chris Taylor is ready to be activated in the next week or so, one that could force a game of musical chairs in which one of four players — outfielders Jason Heyward and Kevin Kiermaier, utility man Kiké Hernández and Taylor — is left without a spot on the …

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Walker Buehler struggles, division lead narrows as Dodgers lose to Brewers
4 months, 1 week ago

Walker Buehler struggles, division lead narrows as Dodgers lose to Brewers

LA Times  

The San Diego Padres and Arizona Diamondbacks both won games before the Dodgers took the field against the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday night, yet another reminder that, for a team that has won 10 of the last 11 National League West titles, objects in the rearview mirror are closer than they appear. “Those are pretty uncharacteristic, and they ended up …

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Feeling good about move back to outfield, Betts homers for Dodgers in return from injured list
4 months, 1 week ago

Feeling good about move back to outfield, Betts homers for Dodgers in return from injured list

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — Mookie Betts is returning to right field and adjusting to a new spot in the lineup after missing nearly two months with a broken left hand. “Whatever he’s got, whatever he wants to do, he can do.” The move back to right field was something Betts welcomed, even though he believes he has shown he also can do …

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Dodgers Dugout: Dodgers reverse course on Betts; Mickey Hatcher will answer your questions
4 months, 1 week ago

Dodgers Dugout: Dodgers reverse course on Betts; Mickey Hatcher will answer your questions

LA Times  

Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. Roberts’ perspective on the reversal: “We’re in a pennant race right now — we have a lead — so we have to do what’s best for the club,” Roberts said. We’ve done “Ask Orel Hershiser”, “Ask Jerry Reuss”, “Ask Tom Niedenfuer”, “Ask Peter O’Malley”, “Ask Fred Claire” and “Ask Maury Wills” …

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Mookie Betts homers in return as Dodgers beat the Brewers
4 months, 1 week ago

Mookie Betts homers in return as Dodgers beat the Brewers

LA Times  

Mookie Betts — or, as he’s known around these parts, “Spooky” Betts — returned to the Dodgers’ lineup for the opener of a four-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday night, refusing to stay with the team at the supposedly haunted Pfister Hotel for the second straight season. “It’s probably on one hand, it really is,” manager Dave Roberts …

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Plaschke: Hey Dodgers, stop messing with Mookie Betts
4 months, 1 week ago

Plaschke: Hey Dodgers, stop messing with Mookie Betts

LA Times  

C’mon, Dodgers, you must realize what you’re doing to your best player, continually drenching his season in uncertainty, battering his body, ruining his rituals, denting his spirit. “I’ve been saying the whole time, it doesn’t matter where I play, as long as I’m playing and helping the team win,” Betts said Friday afternoon while sitting in the dugout surrounded by …

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Mookie Betts and Dodgers agree he should move from shortstop to right field
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Mookie Betts and Dodgers agree he should move from shortstop to right field

LA Times  

Mookie Betts, who was still working to adapt to new assignment starting at shortstop, will return to his natural right field position after he’s removed from the injury list. I just feel like Miggy and Nick Ahmed being there, that’s winning baseball.” Betts was moved from right field to second base last winter, but when shortstop Gavin Lux committed several …

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Where do the Dodgers play Mookie Betts when he returns from injury?
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Where do the Dodgers play Mookie Betts when he returns from injury?

LA Times  

Mookie Betts, above working out before a game at Dodger Stadium in July, is getting closer to coming back from a broken hand. One of the greatest defensive right fielders in baseball history, Mookie Betts moved to second base last year because the Dodgers needed him to. But look at the players the Dodgers picked up before the trade deadline, …

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AL Central-leading Guardians acquire outfielder Lane Thomas from Nationals for 3 prospects
4 months, 3 weeks ago

AL Central-leading Guardians acquire outfielder Lane Thomas from Nationals for 3 prospects

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — The Guardians addressed their sometimes sputtering offense ahead of the trade deadline. While they continue to scour the market to bolster their starting rotation, the AL Central leaders acquired experienced outfielder Lane Thomas from the Washington Nationals on Monday in exchange for three prospects. “Versatile outfielder, a guy that’s capable of playing center field, right field and to …

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Hunter Greene gives up 2 hits in 7 scoreless innings as Reds run to 4-1 win over Lopez, Braves
5 months ago

Hunter Greene gives up 2 hits in 7 scoreless innings as Reds run to 4-1 win over Lopez, Braves

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Hunter Greene allowed only two hits in seven scoreless innings, Will Benson homered and the Cincinnati Reds took advantage of their speed to beat Reynaldo López and the Atlanta Braves 4-1 on Monday night. “It definitely motivated me and I know it motivated the rest of the team.” Reds manager David Bell said Greene “wanted to be on …

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Rookie Colt Keith homers twice, Reese Olson starts strong for Detroit as Tigers down Reds 5-4
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Rookie Colt Keith homers twice, Reese Olson starts strong for Detroit as Tigers down Reds 5-4

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — Rookie Colt Keith homered twice, Parker Meadows and Riley Greene also went deep and the Detroit Tigers held off the Cincinnati Reds 5-4 on Friday night. After Reds center fielder Stuart Fairchild’s catch robbed Matt Vierling of an extra-base hit, Keith hit one out to almost the same spot as Meadows in the right-field seats. Colt has been …

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Albies hits go-ahead homer in 8th as Braves overcome strong start by Olson and beat Tigers 2-1
6 months ago

Albies hits go-ahead homer in 8th as Braves overcome strong start by Olson and beat Tigers 2-1

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Ozzie Albies hit a go-ahead home run with two outs in the eighth and the Atlanta Braves overcame a strong start by Detroit right-hander Reese Olson to beat the Tigers 2-1 on Monday night. “It set a tone, big time,” said Albies of the team’s 22 runs in three games against the Rays. “We swung the bats really …

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‘Uncharted territory’: Is Mookie Betts at shortstop a sustainable solution for the Dodgers?
6 months, 1 week ago

‘Uncharted territory’: Is Mookie Betts at shortstop a sustainable solution for the Dodgers?

LA Times  

Three months in, the amazement has yet to dissipate. “I take a lot of pride in it, how I’ve come a long way,” Betts said this weekend, reflecting on the process while from a visiting locker at Yankee Stadium last weekend. “I was talking to Lux,” Betts said after a recent game, “and I was like, ‘This is the hardest …

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