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'It's a fight, just the pitcher and me': What's behind the Juan Soto Shuffle
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Thursday, 17 October 2019 20:54
WASHINGTON -- The between-pitch routine that is now known simply as "The Soto Shuffle" began when Juan Soto was young -- exceedingly young -- and in the minor leagues. It developed into a tic but began as a mindset, a tenet, about taking ownership of at-bats and, more so, approaching life with unwavering confidence. The ritual followed him to the…
World Series viewers guide: Can Nats hang with Astros?
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Monday, 21 October 2019 06:28
It is a sporting event so wonderful it requires two names: The World Series. The Fall Classic.The Houston Astros got here in dramatic fashion on Jose Altuve's walk-off home run to knock out the Yankees in the American League Championship Series. The Washington Nationals have had some high drama of their own, with late rallies in the wild-card game against…
Eric Cooper, MLB umpire for 21 years, dies at 52
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Sunday, 20 October 2019 14:13
Major League umpire Eric Cooper has died at the age of 52, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred announced in a statement on Sunday."This is a very sad day across Major League Baseball," Manfred said in the statement. "Eric Cooper was a highly respected umpire, a hard worker on the field and a popular member of our staff. He also served as…
Who's savage now? In this new rivalry, Astros own the Yankees
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Baseball
Sunday, 20 October 2019 06:27
The demise of the New York Yankees can be traced to a conference room at the old Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee, where baseball's barons met in 2011 to realign divisions, expand the postseason and approve the $615 million sale of the Houston Astros to Jim Crane, who was awarded the club, at a $65 million discount, on one condition:That his…
Astros biggest World Series favorites since '07
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Sunday, 20 October 2019 07:11
The Houston Astros have been installed as the favorites over the Washington Nationals in the World Series.Caesars Sportsbook on Sunday opened the Astros as -235 favorites to beat the Nationals in the best-of-seven series. The Nationals are listed as +195 underdogs.Game 1 is Tuesday in Houston.At -235, the Astros are the largest favorites entering the World Series since the 2007…
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