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Sun Oct 25 202014:30Rays' rally joins Buckner, Bevens among wild Series endings
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — It was improbable enough that little-known Brett Phillips would get the big hit for Tampa Bay against Dodgers All-Star closer Kenley Jansen. What followed was outright inconceivable. Phillips’ tying single with two outs in the ninth inning turned into a game-ending hit when the Los Angeles Dodgers dropped the ball twice, allowing Randy Arozarena to stumble home as the winning run in the Rays’ 8-7 victory in World Series Game 4 on Saturday night. It was undoubtedly one of the wildest endings in World Series history. Arozarena tripped and fell on his way home and had begun retreating to third base when catcher Will Smith misplayed a relay feed. Arozarena about-faced and dived toward home, pounding on the plate with a big smile while Phillips burst into tears in the outfield. “Man, baseball is fun,” Phillips said. Walk-off homers are one thing — think Kirk Gibson, Carlton Fisk and Bill Mazeroski, among many others. But a finish this wacky has only a few precedents in... [More]
Sun Oct 25 202013:30World Series Walk-Off Errors
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Five World Series games have ended on walk-off plays that involved an error. 1914 GAME 3 With the score 4-all at Fenway Park, pinch-hitter Hank Gowdy of the Boston Braves doubles leading off the bottom of the 12th inning against the Philadelphia Athletics’ Bullet Joe Bush. Larry Gilbert pinch hits for Bill James. Les Mann pinch runs. Gilbert is intentionally walked. Herbie Moran bunts for a sacrifice and Bush throws wildly to third for an error as pinch-runner Les Mann scores. Boston goes on to a four-game sweep. 1969 GAME 4 With the score 1-all at Shea Stadium, Jerry Grote of the New York Mets doubles leading off the bottom of the 10th inning against the Baltimore Orioles reliever Dick Hall. Rod Gaspar pinch runs, Al Weis is intentionally walked. Pete Richert relieves. J.C. Martin pinch hits for Tom Seaver. Martin bunts for a sacrifice and Richert throws wildly to first for an error as Gaspar scores. New York takes a 3-1 lead and wins in five games. 1986 GAME 6... [More]
Sun Oct 25 202003:50Rays' rally joins Buckner, Bevens among wild Series endings
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — It was improbable enough that light-hitting journeyman Brett Phillips would connect for Tampa Bay against Dodgers All-Star closer Kenley Jansen. What followed was outright inconceivable. Phillips’ tying single with two outs in the ninth inning turned into a game-ending hit when the Los Angeles Dodgers dropped the ball twice, allowing Randy Arozarena to stumble home as the winning run in the Rays’ 8-7 victory in World Series Game 4 on Saturday night. It was undoubtedly one of the wildest endings in World Series history. Arozarena tripped and fell on his way home and had begun retreating to third when catcher Will Smith misplayed a relay feed. Arozarena about-faced and dived toward home, pounding on the plate with a big smile while Phillips burst into tears in the outfield. “Man, baseball is fun,” Phillips said. Walk-off homers are one thing — think Kirk Gibson, Carlton Fisk and Bill Mazeroski, among many others. But a finish this wacky has only a few precedents in... [More]
Sun Oct 25 202003:30World Series Walk-Off Errors
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Five World Series games have ended on walk-off plays that involved an error. A look at the previous four: 1914 GAME 3 With the score 4-all at Fenway Park, pinch-hitter Hank Gowdy of the Boston Braves doubles leading off the bottom of the 12th inning against the Philadelphia Athletics’ Bullet Joe Bush. Larry Gilbert pinch hits for Bill James. Les Mann pinch runs. Gilbert is intentionally walked. Herbie Moran bunts for a sacrifice and Bush throws wildly to third for an error as pinch-runner Les Mann scores. Boston goes on to a four-game sweep. 1969 GAME 4 With the score 1-all at Shea Stadium, Jerry Grote of the New York Mets doubles leading off the bottom of the 10th inning against the Baltimore Orioles reliever Dick Hall. Rod Gaspar pinch runs, Al Weis is intentionally walked. Pete Richert relieves. J.C. Martin pinch hits for Tom Seaver. Martin bunts for a sacrifice and Richert throws wildly to first for an error as Gaspar scores. New York takes a 3-1 lead and wins... [More]
Wed Apr 1 202014:22This Date in Baseball
April 61972 — For the first time in history, the major leagues failed to open on schedule because of a player strike, which started on April 1. The traditional season opener between Houston and Cincinnati was canceled and a total of 86 games were lost before the strike was settled.1973 — Ron Blomberg of the New York Yankees became the first major league designated hitter. With the bases loaded in the first inning, he was walked by pitcher Luis Tiant, but the Red Sox won 15-5.1973 — At the Oakland Coliseum, Tony Oliva became the first designated hitter to homer. The Twins DH hit a two-run shot in the first inning off of Catfish Hunter to Minnesota to an 8-3 win.1974 — Due to renovations at Yankee Stadium, the New York Yankees' home opener took place at Shea Stadium. It was their first home game outside Yankee Stadium since 1922.1977 — The Seattle Mariners played their first regular-season game and lost 7-0 to the California Angels at the Kingdome.1982 — A freak storm that brought subfreezing... [More]
Mon Feb 26 201802:49Spring training roundup: Morrison gets deal, powers up Twins
The Minnesota Twins have powered up their lineup.Free agent slugger Logan Morrison and the Twins reached agreement on a $6.5 million, one-year deal, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Sunday.The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the contract was subject to a physical.Morrison had a career-high 38 home runs and 85 RBIs for the Tampa Bay Rays last season, mostly as a first baseman.The 30-year-old Morrison has also played the corner outfield spots. With Eddie Rosario and Max Kepler in left field and right field and Joe Mauer at first base, Morrison is likely to be the primary designated hitter for a team that earned an AL wild-card spot last season.AROUND THE GRAPEFRUIT AND CACTUS LEAGUES:NATIONALS 9, BRAVES 3Max Scherzer allowed one run, on a homer by Dansby Swanson, in two innings and struck out three for Washington. Bryce Harper went 0 for 3 in his first spring game. Matt Wieters homered for the Nationals.Scott Kazmir walked two in one... [More]
Mon Feb 26 201802:09Spring training roundup: Morrison gets deal, powers up Twins
The Minnesota Twins have powered up their lineup.Free agent slugger Logan Morrison and the Twins reached agreement on a $6.5 million, one-year deal, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Sunday.The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the contract was subject to a physical.Morrison had a career-high 38 home runs and 85 RBIs for the Tampa Bay Rays last season, mostly as a first baseman.The 30-year-old Morrison has also played the corner outfield spots. With Eddie Rosario and Max Kepler in left field and right field and Joe Mauer at first base, Morrison is likely to be the primary designated hitter for a team that earned an AL wild-card spot last season.AROUND THE GRAPEFRUIT AND CACTUS LEAGUES:NATIONALS 9, BRAVES 3Max Scherzer allowed one run, on a homer by Dansby Swanson, in two innings and struck out three for Washington. Bryce Harper went 0 for 3 in his first spring game. Matt Wieters homered for the Nationals.Scott Kazmir walked two in one... [More]
Sun Feb 25 201819:49Spring training roundup: Morrison gets deal, powers up Twins
The Minnesota Twins have powered up their lineup.Free agent slugger Logan Morrison and the Twins reached agreement on a $65 million, one-year deal, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Sunday.The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the contract was subject to a physical.Morrison had a career-high 38 home runs and 85 RBIs for the Tampa Bay Rays last season, mostly as a first baseman.The 30-year-old Morrison has also played the corner outfield spots. With Eddie Rosario and Max Kepler in left field and right field and Joe Mauer at first base, Morrison is likely to be the primary designated hitter for a team that earned an AL wild-card spot last season.AROUND THE GRAPEFRUIT AND CACTUS LEAGUES:NATIONALS 9, BRAVES 3Max Scherzer allowed one run, on a homer by Dansby Swanson, in two innings and struck out three for Washington. Bryce Harper went 0 for 3 in his first spring game. Matt Wieters homered for the Nationals.Scott Kazmir walked two in one... [More]
Sun Feb 25 201816:49Phillies infielder Middlebrooks broke leg in spring game
CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — Philadelphia Phillies infielder Will Middlebrooks broke his leg during a collision with teammate Andrew Pullin during a spring training game.Phillies manager Gave Kapler said Sunday that Middlebrooks broke his left fibula. Kapler said additional tests were needed to determine whether Middlebrooks also had ankle damage."Really tough time for me, but it will pass," Middlebrooks tweeted. "I can't wait to get back on the field with this squad."Middlebrooks was playing third base during Saturday's exhibition against Baltimore and went back into left field attempting to catch DJ Stewart's popup when his ankle tangled underneath Pullin as the ball fell for a single. Middlebrooks was removed from the field on a cart.The 29-year-old is a veteran of five major league seasons with Boston (2012-14), San Diego (2015), Milwaukee (2016) and Texas (2017). He hit .211 in 22 games and 38 at-bats for the Rangers last year, when he spent most of the season at Triple-A Round Rock.Middlebrooks agreed in December to a minor league contract with the Phillies and would get a $1.2 million, one-year deal if added to the 40-man major league roster. He is married to Jenny Dell, a sideline reporter for CBS Sports who covered the Red Sox for NESN.___More AP baseball: https://apnews.com/tag/MLBbaseball
Sun Feb 25 201813:29Phillies infielder Middlebrooks broke leg in spring game
CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — Philadelphia Phillies infielder Will Middlebrooks broke his leg during a collision with teammate Andrew Pullin during a spring training game.Phillies manager Gave Kapler said Sunday that Middlebrooks broke his left fibula. Kapler said additional tests were needed to determine whether Middlebrooks also had ankle damage.Middlebrooks was playing third base during Saturday's exhibition against Baltimore and went back into left field attempting to catch DJ Stewart's popup when his ankle tangled underneath Pullin as the ball fell for a single. Middlebrooks was removed from the field on a cart.The 29-year-old is a veteran of five major league seasons with Boston (2012-14), San Diego (2015), Milwaukee (2016) and Texas (2017). He hit .211 in 22 games and 38 at-bats for the Rangers last year, when he spent most of the season at Triple-A Round Rock.Middlebrooks agreed in December to a minor league contract with the Phillies and would get a $1.2 million, one-year deal if added to the 40-man major league roster. He is married to Jenny Dell, a sideline reporter for CBS Sports who covered the Red Sox for NESN.___More AP baseball: https://apnews.com/tag/MLBbaseball
Fri Sep 22 201704:383B Will Middlebrooks given first start since Sept
3B Will Middlebrooks was given his first start since Sept. 15. Since being added to the roster Sept. 1, Middlebrooks has hit .185, but he's gone 3-for-7 against against left-handers. He went 0-for-4 on Thursday night.
Thu Sep 7 201705:18INF Will Middlebrooks had pinch-hit triple in both games of doub...
INF Will Middlebrooks had a pinch-hit triple in both games of the doubleheader on Wednesday, making him the first player in major league history to accomplish that feat. He entered play with just two triples in 1,116 career at-bats.
Mon Sep 4 201702:451B Will Middlebrooks made Texas debut with RBI single in second ...
1B Will Middlebrooks made his Texas debut with an RBI single in the second inning to tie the game at 1. It was the first big-league RBI for Middlebrooks since last July 16. He spent the entire 2017 season with Triple-A Round Rock before club purchased his contract Friday.Angels notes
Sat Sep 2 201704:333B Will Middlebrooks had contract purchased from Triple-A Round ...
3B Will Middlebrooks had his contract purchased from Triple-A Round Rock. Middlebrooks, 28, spent the entire season with Round Rock. He batted .258 with 23 homers and 64 RBI in 78 games. Middlebrooks played in the majors for Boston and San Diego, but he hasn't played in a big-league game since 2015 with San Diego. He's a career .228 hitter in majors.
Sat Sep 2 201704:323B Will Middlebrooks called up from Triple-A Round Rock by Range...
3B Will Middlebrooks was called up from Triple-A Round Rock by the Rangers on Friday to help plug the hole at third base with Adrian Beltre sidelined. Middlebrooks has not played in the major league this season. He hit .111 in 10 games with Milwaukkee in 2016.
Wed Aug 31 201604:15INF Will Middlebrooks reinstated from 15-day disabled list and a...
INF Will Middlebrooks was reinstated from the 15-day disabled list and assigned outright to Triple-A Colorado Springs Tuesday, clearing a spot on the team's 40-man roster for a potential September call-up. Signed as a minor league free agent last winter, Middlebrooks batted .282 with 22 doubles and 10 home runs in 68 games for Colorado Springs, earning a call up to Milwaukee on July 4. He appeared in just 10 games for Milwaukee and went 3-for-10 before landing on the DL with a strained right leg.
Wed Aug 31 201604:14INF Will Middlebrooks sent outright to Triple-A Colorado Springs...
INF Will Middlebrooks was sent outright to Triple-A Colorado Springs Tuesday, clearing a spot on the team's 40-man roster for a potential September call-up. Signed as a minor league free agent last winter, Middlebrooks batted .282 with 22 doubles and 10 home runs in 68 games for Colorado Springs, earning a call-up to Milwaukee on July 4. He appeared in just 10 games for Milwaukee and went 3-for-10 before landing on the DL with a strained right leg.
Sun Aug 28 201602:11INF Will Middlebrooks sent on rehab assignment to Double-A Bilox...
INF Will Middlebrooks was sent on a rehab assignment to Double-A Biloxi. He went 2-for-4 with one RBI Saturday. Middlebrooks has been out with a lower right leg strain since July 25.
Sat Aug 27 201604:09INF Will Middlebrooks had minor league rehab assignment transfer...
INF Will Middlebrooks had his minor league rehab assignment transferred from Class A Wisconsin to Double-A Biloxi, where he's expected to be in the starting lineup Saturday. Middlebrooks has been out with a lower right leg strain since July 25.
Fri Aug 26 201604:35INF Will Middlebrooks 0-3 with two strikeouts Thursday as he con...
INF Will Middlebrooks went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts Thursday as he continued a minor league rehab assignment with Class A Wisconsin. Middlebrooks has been out since July 25 with a strained right leg.
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