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After win, Braves marvel at Wright’s resurgence

Jesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers MLB for ESPN.com. ATLANTA — Atlanta Braves starter Kyle Wright has a piece of advice for struggling pitchers. “I think that you’re just never as far (away) as you think you are,” Wright said before taking the mound for Game 2 of the NL Division Series against the Philadelphia Phillies on […]

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Yankees cruise to win after Cole escapes jam

Previously a Staff Writer at Bleacher Report Cornell University graduate NEW YORK — Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole could have melted down. In the third inning of Game 1 of the American League Division Series on Tuesday, Cole gave up a solo home run to Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan — who hit six in the regular season — before loading the […]

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End of an era: Three questions for the Cardinals after wild-card sweep

Sports reporter, Kansas City Star, 2002-09 Writer, Baseball, Baseball Prospectus Co-author, Pro Basketball Prospectus Member, Baseball Writers Association of America Member, Professional Basketball Writers Association It was a magical last hurrah for Albert Pujols, and his regular-season farewell — as part of an all-time St. Louis Cardinals trio that also includes Yadier Molina and Adam Wainwright — was a slice […]

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Scherzer unravels, allows 4 HRs as Padres pounce

Previously a Staff Writer at Bleacher Report Cornell University graduate NEW YORK — The dreams of Mets fans were supposed to come true on Friday night. When Max Scherzer signed a three-year, $130 million contract with New York, the wild-card series opener was the type of game Mets fans imagined the future Hall of Famer would dominate, an important moment […]

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Phils rally to take Game 1 as Cards implode in 9th

ESPN baseball reporter. Covered the L.A. Rams for ESPN from 2016 to 2018 and the L.A. Angels for MLB.com from 2012 to 2016. ST. LOUIS — Jean Segura’s career spanned 11 seasons and 1,328 games before he finally reached the postseason, the longest active streak in the major leagues. On the morning of his first playoff game, the Philadelphia Phillies’ […]

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Royals fire manager Matheny after 65-97 season

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Manager Mike Matheny and pitching coach Cal Eldred were fired by the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday night, shortly after the struggling franchise finished the season 65-97 with a listless 9-2 loss to the Cleveland Guardians. The Royals had exercised their option on Matheny’s contract for 2023 during spring training, when the club hoped it was […]

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