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Was Padres-Yankees a World Series preview? Plus: Mookie Betts’ perfectionism
On Monday, San Diego trailed 3-0 going into the eighth inning, then Devin Williams’ rough season continued. He loaded the ...
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‘Organizational Failure’: Insider Claims Pirates Ownership Is the Real Problem, Not Derek Shelton
The Pittsburgh Pirates made headlines Thursday with the firing of manager Derek Shelton, a move that many saw coming after a ...
“It's an organizational failure"- MLB insider on the colossal impact of Phillies’ manager Derek Shelton’s eviction on baseball sport fraternity
Derek Shelton's unexpected departure as Pittsburgh Pirates manager has ignited scrutiny of the team's front office. Ken ...
Braves have a good problem on the way, plus Soto trade working for Nats
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How the Yankees electrified Max Fried’s stuff from Braves days
Yankees pitching coach Matt Blake spoke with Ken Rosenthal about what he tapped into with Max Fried for his electric start.
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NYY News: Max(imus) Fried is probably wondering if we’re not entertained
The evolution of Max Fried; diagnosing what ails Devin Williams; a reunion with old friends in Sacramento this weekend; CC ...
League insider calls for change to MLB Draft
Every major professional sports league has been trying for years to replicate the kind of popularity that the NFL has had ...
Ryan Pressly’s historic meltdown, plus the Guardians prospect pitching through cancer
Plus: Ken on Geraldo Perdomo’s big personality, Zack Meisel on the prospect pitching through cancer treatments, and the Red Sox really need a first baseman. I’m Levi Weaver, here with Ken Rosenthal.