After 33 seasons as a big-league manager, and three World Series wins, the man who loves making pitching changes has given himself the hook.
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In Case You Missed It: Why World Series Game 6 Is an Instant Classic
An error-laden, eye-rolling game turned into edge-of-your-seat action. Hopefully you hadn’t turned off the TV by then.
World Series: Why the Texas Rangers Should Win It
(ARLINGTON, Texas) – The Texas Rangers, who shut out the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday night, 4-0, to even the World Series at 2-2, should win it all this year. If they don’t, their fans will have every right to be irate.
Reading While Eating for October 20: Rise and Fall
With the news about Muammar Gaddafi moving so quickly, kick back with these afternoon links.
Rangers Versus Cardinals: A Middle-Class, Middle-America World Series
This World Series is for the heartland.
Reading While Eating for October 7: Grab Some Tissues
Friday’s links offer heartwrenching war photos, inspirational baseball stories and the cutest kid you’ll see all day.
Baseball Playoffs: Inside A-Rod’s Spectacular Failure
When Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Jose Valverde whiffed Alex Rodriguez late Thursday night, ending Game 5 of the American League Division Series, the Yankees Stadium boos never seemed louder. And A-Rod never seemed smaller.
Rejoice, Yankee Haters: A.J. Burnett Could Pitch the Team Out of the Playoffs
If you’re a baseball fan who enjoys nothing more than the New York Yankees falling on their faces in October, tonight has the potential to be special.
Cooper Stone, Son of Fallen Texas Rangers Fan, Throws Out First Pitch
With his favorite player, Josh Hamilton, as catcher, the 6-year-old wound up and threw a perfect strike as the crowd rose to its feet.
Did That Just Happen? Baseball’s Unforgettable Night
If baseball’s postseason is anything like the last night of the regular season, we’re in for one hell of an October.
Manny Ramirez Arrested for Battery, Ordered Not to Contact Wife
Baseball player Manny Ramirez was arrested on Monday by Weston, Florida police for an alleged incident of domestic violence. Citing a police report, NBC Miami reported that Ramirez’s wife, Juliana, told the police that the former …
Pitcher in Pink: Baseball Rookies Wear Girly Backpacks as Part of Hazing Ritual
You can’t expect rookies to enter the big leagues without having to pay proper dues. What is less expected is seeing a professional pitcher strapped to a bright pink backpack adorned with unicorns and polka dots. (via New York Times)