SF Giants fire manager Melvin after two seasons
The San Francisco Giants have fired three-time manager of the year Bob Melvin after the Giants finished 81-81 this season. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} SF Giants fire manager Melvin after two seasons
Pirates extend Kelly after 'meaningful progress'
Don Kelly, who went 59-65 after taking over as interim manager of the Pirates after Derek Shelton was fired in early May, has received a contract extension. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Pirates extend Kelly after 'meaningful progress'
MLB games up 2 minutes in pitch clock's 3rd year
The average time of a nine-inning major league baseball game increased by 2 minutes this season to 2:38 in the third year of the pitch clock. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} MLB games up 2 minutes in pitch clock's 3rd year
MLB attendance up, but weather affects average
Major League Baseball’s overall attendance increased for a third straight season for the first time since 2004-07, but the average dipped slightly because of fewer single-admission doubleheaders caused by weather postponements. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} MLB attendance up, but weather affects average
Inside the odds of the Guardians' remarkable comeback to win the AL Central
From 10.5 games back on September 1 to division champions, the Guardians defied the odds to overtake the Tigers. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Inside the odds of the Guardians' remarkable comeback to win the AL Central
Welcome to the October without a superteam — and why it could make for the best MLB playoffs yet
This year was supposed to be a Dodgers coronation; instead, it’s a postseason crapshoot. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Welcome to the October without a superteam — and why it could make for the best MLB playoffs yet
Turner wins NL batting title with record-low .304
The Phillies’ Trea Turner won his second NL batting title with a record-low .304 average, and the Yankees’ Aaron Judge earned his first AL championship by leading the major leagues at .331. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Turner wins NL batting title with record-low .304
Guardians clinch AL Central in fitting fashion
The Guardians put the finishing touches on an unlikely division title in fitting fashion Sunday, hitting a walk-off homer in extra innings to beat Texas. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Guardians clinch AL Central in fitting fashion
Mets fumble final shot at October: 'It's a failure'
The Mets, who entered the season with a $322.6 million payroll and huge expectations, completed their months-long collapse Sunday with a loss to Miami. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Mets fumble final shot at October: 'It's a failure'
Mansolino unsure on O's future after interim stint
An hour before his final game as Orioles interim manager, Tony Mansolino sounded as if he didn’t know whether he will remain with Baltimore next year. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Mansolino unsure on O's future after interim stint
