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Why Greinke vs. Morton matchup brings extra layers of intrigue
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Monday, 07 October 2019 06:35
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- On the face of it, a pitching matchup between Charlie Morton and Zack Greinke is more than tune-in-worthy. Both are outstanding pitchers, among the best in baseball. This season, Greinke tied for fourth in the majors with 18 wins; Morton won 16. Greinke was ninth in ERA (2.93); Morton was 11th (3.04). Greinke ranked sixth in…
Cards won't rethink closer after Martinez tagged
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Sunday, 06 October 2019 19:35
ST. LOUIS -- Though Cardinals manager Mike Shildt says they'll "evaluate" the situation, he's not running away from closer Carlos Martinez after the righty blew the save in a critical 3-1 loss to the Atlanta Braves in Game 3 of the NL Division Series on Sunday.Down 1-0, the Braves rallied for three runs in the ninth to take a 2-1…
Corbin after taking Dodgers shelling: 'Just stinks'
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Sunday, 06 October 2019 21:07
WASHINGTON -- Patrick Corbin caused a Nationals disaster.Pitching in relief in Game 3 of the National League Division Series, Corbin allowed six earned runs in two-thirds of an inning. The Washington lefty, who started Game 1 of the NLDS, took over for starter Anibal Sanchez in the top of the sixth with his team leading 2-1 over the Los Angeles…
Source: Angels, Maddon to discuss manager job
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Sunday, 06 October 2019 20:45
The Los Angeles Angels will interview Joe Maddon for their vacant managerial position on Monday, a source confirmed to ESPN on Sunday night.Maddon is the first known candidate at the moment, though Angels general manager Billy Eppler said earlier this week that the team will undergo a traditional search.The Angels, who finished 72-90, fired Brad Ausmus after only one season…
Dodgers' big bats saved the season with one thunderous inning
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Monday, 07 October 2019 00:53
WASHINGTON -- Patrick Corbin had spent the past two years terrorizing Los Angeles Dodgers hitters, relying mostly on a biting, tilting, low-80s slider that closely resembles his fastball until it's too late to adjust. But Russell Martin remembered this one key tidbit in a postseason pregame meeting that outlined Corbin's tendencies: With two strikes and runners in scoring position, strikes…
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