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MLB Weekend Watch: Questions, predictions about the games ahead
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Tuesday, 23 April 2019 09:40
Beyond the goings-on north of the border, we've got a playoff rematch from last season and a big AL East rematch from last weekend, among other intriguing series. Here's what we're excited about this weekend and how we think things will play out.Two of the AL power teams meet as the Indians face the Astros, with the series finale on…
Nats call up prospect Kieboom to aid ailing infield
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Friday, 26 April 2019 12:10
WASHINGTON -- The Nationals called up prospect Carter Kieboom on Friday after the middle infielder's torrid start at Triple-A Fresno.The 21-year-old Kieboom, who was rated the 98th best prospect in baseball by ESPN's Keith Law prior to this season, was batting .379 with three home runs and 18 RBIs in 18 games at Fresno this season, posting a 1.142 OPS.We've…
Greatest catch ever? Re-creating Kevin Mitchell's epic bare-handed grab
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Wednesday, 24 April 2019 07:36
On April 26, 1989, light-hitting Ozzie Smith slapped a fly ball toward the left-field line, and Giants left fielder Kevin Mitchell streaked across my TV screen after it.After about a half-dozen steps, Mitchell realized the ball was carrying deeper than he first thought, much deeper than the TV viewer first thought, and Mitchell began to veer toward the corner. A…
Following in their footsteps: Best father-son combos in sports
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Friday, 26 April 2019 07:17
There have been many families in sports in which the talent extends beyond one generation. Vladimir Guerrero Jr., for instance, has been absolutely demolishing minor league pitching, hitting .331 and slugging .531 across four seasons and reminding pretty much everyone of his Hall of Fame dad. With Vlad Jr. getting called up to the major leagues, it's a good time…
'It's just Vlad Jr. being Vlad Jr.' Why we're so excited for Guerrero's MLB debut
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Friday, 26 April 2019 05:48
His hitting exploits have already made him a social media sensation. He has a Hall of Fame father, a dynamic swing and an electric presence. His at-bats promise to be must-see viewing from the very start -- and the very start is now.Vladimir Guerrero Jr. will make his much-anticipated major league debut for the Blue Jays Friday at Toronto against…
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