MLB playoff picture: Yankees delay BoSox partyMLB playoff picture: Yankees delay BoSox party
The Red Sox couldn’t quite clinch the AL East, while Dodgers get their biggest NL West lead since July 28 and Cubs open up lead over Brewers.
Day: September 19, 2018
Taylor-made walk-off pads LA’s NL West leadTaylor-made walk-off pads LA’s NL West lead
Chris Taylor widened the Dodgers’ lead in the National League West, crushing a game-ending, 10th-inning home run in a dramatic 3-2 victory over the Rockies to boost their advantage to 1 1/2 games in the division. Taylor crushed a 2-2 pitch from Rockies reliever Adam Ottavino for his 17th homer of the season, thrusting a fist into the air as the ball headed toward the left-field seats. It was the Dodgers’ sixth walk-off victory of the season and Taylor’s first career game-ending homer. The Dodgers’ bullpen followed Clayton Kershaw’s seven strong innings with three scoreless innings.
Taylor’s walk-off HR sinks Rox, pads LA’s leadTaylor’s walk-off HR sinks Rox, pads LA’s lead
Chris Taylor widened the Dodgers’ lead in the National League West, crushing a game-ending, 10th-inning home run in a dramatic 3-2 victory over the Rockies to boost their advantage to 1 1/2 games in the division. Taylor crushed a 2-2 pitch from Rockies reliever Adam Ottavino for his 17th homer of the season, thrusting a fist into the air as the ball headed toward the left-field seats. It was the Dodgers’ sixth walk-off victory of the season and Taylor’s first career game-ending homer. The Dodgers’ bullpen followed Clayton Kershaw’s seven strong innings with three scoreless innings.
Urban Meyer told NFL scout of Aaron Hernandez: ‘Don’t f—ing touch that guy’Urban Meyer told NFL scout of Aaron Hernandez: ‘Don’t f—ing touch that guy’
Urban Meyer, now a coach at Ohio State, recently returned from a three-game suspension. Meyer had warned NFL teams against drafting his former player Aaron Hernandez whom he coached at Florida. Bill Belichick isn’t the only big-name football coach in Ian O’Connor’s upcoming book, “Belichick: The Making of the Greatest Football Coach of All Time.� Current Ohio State coach Urban Meyer is also in it, along with his former player from the University of Florida – Aaron Hernandez.
Rays’ Snell first to 20 wins after beating RangersRays’ Snell first to 20 wins after beating Rangers
Blake Snell threw one-hit ball for five innings to become the major leagues’ first 20-game winner in two years, as he helped the Tampa Bay Rays to a 4-0 win over the Texas Rangers on Tuesday.
Book: Brady considered ‘divorce’ from BelichickBook: Brady considered ‘divorce’ from Belichick
Patriots quarterback Tom Brady felt trapped in the offseason and was not sure he wanted to play anymore for the only NFL coach he has ever had, Bill Belichick, according to a new book on Belichick’s life.
Joe Thomas on those who believe Clay Matthews’ hit was a foul: “Please come forward and explain yourselfâ€Joe Thomas on those who believe Clay Matthews’ hit was a foul: “Please come forward and explain yourselfâ€
The NFL has vigorously defended the roughing the passer call against Clay Matthews for a hit on Kirk Cousins in Sunday’s game between the Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers. Just about everyone not in the NFL league offices in New York has vigorously disagreed with the notion that Matthews hit on Cousins should be a penalty. Former Cleveland Browns All-Pro left tackle Joe Thomas is the latest to disagree with the ruling and the explanation from the NFL as to why it was a penalty.
Real or Not? New pen problems could hurt Cubs, BravesReal or Not? New pen problems could hurt Cubs, Braves
Bullpen woes could handicap both contenders heading into October. Can they take a page from past pennant winners with similar setbacks?
Real or Not? New pen problems could hurt Cubs’, Braves’ chancesReal or Not? New pen problems could hurt Cubs’, Braves’ chances
Bullpen woes could handicap both contenders heading into October. Can they take a page from past pennant winners with similar setbacks?
Walker’s clutch HR keeps Boston’s bubbly on iceWalker’s clutch HR keeps Boston’s bubbly on ice
The Yankees are constructed to thrive upon the home run, and on a day when they welcomed back one of the league’s most celebrated power hitters, it was Neil Walker who delivered the most important drive of the night. Walker upstaged Aaron Judge’s return to the lineup with a three-run homer in the seventh inning and Zach Britton started a game-ending double play in an eventful ninth, ensuring that there would be no beer or bubbly spilled in the visiting clubhouse for at least one more day